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Ruth Hammond Obituary
Mrs. Hammond, loving wife of the late Wade Hampton Hammond, Jr., passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Born in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Theodore and Ethel A. Rast Whisennant. She was a member of Gateway Christian Fellowship Church. She was a devoted teacher of God’s Word.
Surviving are her daughter, Melanie Hammond Waugh of Fort Mill; sons, Bucky Hammond and Hal Hammond, both of West Columbia; grandchildren, Natalie, Ryan, Winston, Hannah and Sarah Hammond, John David Waugh, III and Alexander Hampton Waugh; sister, Dorothy Williams of West Columbia; brothers, Troy Whisennant of West Columbia, Boyce Whisennant of Columbia, and Ray Whisennant of Johnson City, TN.
She was predeceased by one sister, Sherry Suggs, and two brothers, Olin Whisennant and Aubry Whisennant.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Hammond
Shay Aquino
March 31, 2009
I know this is a hard time,but I also know without any doubt that Ruth is praising and singing her heart out unto her god!!! i miss her and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim Kelly
March 27, 2009
Troy and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. I no longer subscribe to the newspaper, so I didn't know. Ruth was always a very sweet person from the first that I knew her. God Bless her and you. Jim Kelly
Tonya Adams
March 27, 2009
I have known your mother and father practically my whole life. I am the daughter of Jan and Andy Bates. When they shared with me the loss you have suffered in just the path month, my heart went out to you all. I have and will be keeping your entire family in my prayers and thoughts. My blessings to you all.
Sandra & Marty Cooke
March 26, 2009
Marty and I are saddened by the loss of Ruth. We truly feel blessed to have known her and will treasure her memory. You are all in our prayers.
Brian Poteet
March 26, 2009
Ray, sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian Poteet, Dallas Calloway, and Larry Lyons.
Kay Carter (Houser)
March 26, 2009
Bucky,
Just found out this morning about your mother. So sorry to hear. She was a wonderful lady and will be truly missed. God bless you.
Tim Rhymer
March 26, 2009
Ray , My prayers for you and your family.
Mike Dobbins
March 26, 2009
Ray and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Times have been tough for you guys with so many loved ones passing here so close together. I pray that God will give you the peace that you need during this time. May God bless all of you during this time as I know he will.
Dennis McGhee
March 26, 2009
Ray, please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Ray Boulware
March 26, 2009
Bucky,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Ray Boulware and family
Angela Hughes/Case
March 25, 2009
So sorry for your loss. Please don't hesitate to email me if I can help with anything. I went to church with this family for many years as I was growing up at West side Assembly of God. God bless you all. [email protected]
Angela Hughes Case
Trudy Miller
March 25, 2009
Hal and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. I know it has been a tough journey over the past months. I pray God will give you peace and comfort. Your have our deepest sympathies.
Nathan & Jane Shirey
March 25, 2009
Bucky you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. It was a blessing to have known your mother and father. They will both be missed.
Wanda McKnight Cason
March 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss. I only hope that your memories will bring you peace.
Doug & Jan Jolley
March 25, 2009
Our prayers are with you all at this time.
Sherrie Bowles and Chance Farr
March 25, 2009
Bucky and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Robbie and Cookie Hudgins
March 25, 2009
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God provide the peace and comfort that only HE can bring. Be assured that your loved one is now living in that peace and comfort. God Bless!
Richard & Angela Childers
March 24, 2009
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Earths loss is Heavens gain! Rejoice for she is happy with her Lord!
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
March 25, 2009
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
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