Sheriff's Office says good-bye to Hayden

DAVENPORT – The recent death of Deputy Raymond "Riami" Hayden of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office came as a real blow to his family, colleagues and community.

Although his time with the Sheriff's Office was brief, he made a lasting impression on those around him.

He became a Lincoln County deputy in September of 2020.

In early 2021, he began experiencing symptoms that ultimately were diagnosed as resulting from a brain tumor. Multiple surgeries and various treatment attempts were unsuccessful.

Throughout his treatment, his gift of telling entertaining stories and his sense of humor never le...