August 18, 2021
Ricky Wayne Hayes age 67, of Smithville, passed away Monday night August 16, 2021 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was born November 29, 1953 to his parents, James Hayes and the late Mary Hayes. Ricky was a member of Whorton Springs Baptist Church and retired after 37 years from Timers, after retiring he worked for Averitt for a few years. He is survived by his father, James Hayes of Smithville; sister, Vicky (Joe) Bogle of Smithville; nephew, Tony (Amanda) Trapp of Smithville; niece, Michelle (Paul) Cantrell of Smithville; special great nieces and nephews, Brittany Wilkerson, Gage Trapp, Kylee Cantrell, Holden Trapp, Bryson Trapp; several aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Friday August 20, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Mahan officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday 4 PM till 7 PM and on Friday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.