Rita Faye Smithson Hobby Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Rita Faye Smithson Hobby (Chapel Hill, Tennessee) is shared. Rita, born on June 20, 1966, passed away on August 2, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Faye Smithson Hobby to pay them a last tribute.
Rita will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Rita by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Rita is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Rita’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bennie Franklin Smithson and Juanita Yell Smithson; and her siblings, Deborah Smithson Freeman and Mike Smithson. She is survived by: her husband Richard Hobby; her son Waylon Hobby; and her sister Connie Smithson Sweeney (Jerry). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
