Nichols- Bobbie Turbeville Hammond, age 81, of Nichols, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 6, 1934, in Columbus County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Frank and Alma Turbeville. Bobbie attended school in Fair Bluff, NC. She was the devoted wife of Ralph Hammond for almost sixty-six years and together they owned and operated Horry Insurance Agency in Loris. A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was devoted to her family and made sure they had a wonderful home life. Music was her passion, and she began singing and playing the piano in church at a very early age with her father. Bobbie spent much time in daily prayer and reading her Bible. She had a great compassion for those in need and provided many meals and spiritual support to them throughout the years. She faithfully attended church her entire life and was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church. Bobbie was predeceased in addition to her parents by five brothers, Harold, Bill, Dale, Larry, and Jamie Turbeville, a sister, Clara Bickerton, and a son-in-law, Baker Jones. Left to cherish Bobbie's memories are her husband, Ralph Hammond of Nichols; two daughters, Jackie Jones of Florence and Rhonda Barnhill; her son, Donnie Hammond; her grandson, David Barnhill; and great-grandson, Jayden Barnhill; a sister, Lois Hinson, all of Nichols, and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 18th at Spring Branch Baptist Church with Reverend John Wallace and Reverend Mike Vipperman officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Bobbie's memory to the American Cancer Society, 181 East Evans Street, Florence, South Carolina 29506 or to a charity of one's choice. An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com.