3/27: Morning Mash with former Praise host Sonya Hamm passing, “Big Brother” casting call
Sonya Hamm, former morning host at Praise 97.5(now at 102.5), passed away Wednesday from colon and abdomen cancer, her husband of 24 years Gary Hamm told me Thursday afternoon.
“She had a natural connection with people,” said Praise program director Derek Harper. “You don’t have a lot of jocks like her anymore. People felt her reach through the radio to embrace them.”
Hamm, a Durham native and Atlanta resident, spent most of her radio career in that Raleigh/Durham area at a gospel station. She moved to Atlanta in 2004 to be the new morning host at Praise. In 2007, when Praise owners decided to launch the syndicated morning show starring Yolanda Adams, Hamm was moved to mid days.
Last August, Praise let her go for budgetary reasons. Hamm, her husband said, was in the midst of starting her own radio Web site and he had helped build a studio at their home.
Gary Hamm said she started going downhill about a month ago but was grateful he got to say goodbye.
Her former colleagues at Praise said they knew she was sick (she had taken a medical leave at one point during her tenure at Praise), but had no idea she was in such a bad state.
“She loved movies,” said Praise promotions manager Cie Cie Wilson McGhee. “She was an extra in a couple of Tyler Perry movies.” She was also into soul food. Wilson McGee recalled two favorites: the Original Big Daddys Smokehouse BBQ Grill in Decatur and This is It BBQ in East Point. For kicks, they nicknamed each other “Muffin.”
“We used to say that in the hallways,” Wilson McGhee said. “People are affectionate at the station. We are always hugging and stuff.”
Atlanta gospel singer Dottie Peoples said she was shocked by Hamm’s passing. “A fallen radio angel has gone,” she said.
When Hamm was in Raleigh, “she used to interview me on her morning show.” Peoples said. “I used to fuss at her because it was so early in the morning. But you couldn’t tell her no.” She said she used to tease Hamm by asking, “Where’s the breakfast and grits?”
When Hamm moved to Atlanta, Peoples would listen to her on the radio and call in. Hamm would teasingly turn the tables on Peoples and ask, “Are the grits ready?” Peoples’ response? “I ain’t going to cook no breakfast!”
Greg Hamm said she loved to travel and take cruises. She was also a fan of the beach. The couple would regularly go to the Outer Banks in N.C. and Myrtle Beach, S.C. when they lived in North Carolina and more recently Tybee Island in Georgia.
She was a member of the World Changers Church International under Dr. Creflo A. Dollar. Her funeral services are going to be Tuesday (March 31) at Christian Faith Center in Creedmoor, N.C. in conjunction with Burthey Funeral Services in Durham, N.C. Viewing is at noon, services at 1 p.m., followed by burial, Greg Hamm said.
You can place your condolences at her Web site sonyahammlive.com.
-On a much more frivolous note, do you like CBS’s summer reality show “Big Brother”? I don’t. But if you want to be on the show, there’s an open casting at Rock Bottom Brewery in Buckhead at 3242 Peachtree Road Saturday from noon to 6. There is no specific skill set needed for this show, just a wily personality that pops on camera and a willingness to be on TV 24/7 for weeks on end. Also check outwww.cbs.com/casting to get an application. The show would air this summer and you might be trapped in that house for weeks on end. Fortunately, there are plenty of unemployed or under-employed people out there to fill the spots.
-The numbers for NBC’s failed reality show “The Chopping Block” keep getting scarier. The third episode, in which Atlantans Panya Rice and Michael Holmes were eliminated, attracted just 2.6 million viewers. The opening episode drew 3.8 million two weeks ago. The typical NBC show attracts at least 7 million viewers during primetime. These numbers are even worse than a typcal “Top Chef” episode on Bravo, where episodes get repeated umpteenth times per week. I’m surprised NBC hasn’t already ditched this loser. (UPDATE: The show was indeed axed on Thursday.)
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83 comments Add your comment
Barbara Hubert
March 26th, 2009
9:36 pm
She will be miss, I first met her last year at (womem on fire).
you all are in my prayer
Margaree Johnson
March 26th, 2009
10:03 pm
Right when I was about to throw in the towels-I was on the verge of committing suicide about 3years ago but, because of Mrs.HAMM -I did not die and untimely death…she will be GREATLY MISSED! MAY SHE REST IN PEACE! FOR A JOB WELL DONE!!!!
Cornelius Magee
March 26th, 2009
10:27 pm
She was just a Vivacious Hostess and will be truly missed.
My prayers goes out to the Hamm family.
Keisha Thompson
March 26th, 2009
10:27 pm
GOD HAS CALLED HOME ONE OF HIS TRUE PRAISE WARRIORS. MS. SONYA HAMM WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN ATLANTA. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. HER LIGHT WAS ALWAYS SHINING AND FOR THAT, SERVANT WELL DONE! REST MY SISTER!
angel
March 26th, 2009
10:37 pm
My Lord! Bless Your Holy name. Sonya will surely be missed. As I was listening to 102.5 while leaving work, I heard CoCo Brother say “let’s keep the family of Sonya Hamm in our prayers”. I naturally thought that she had lost a loved one. It wasn’t until he said “we lost her last night” that I realized that he wasw referring to Sonya. My heart dropped. She was an instrument of inspiration, and healer of broken hearts so many of us. To the family, it’s okay to grieve, it’s okay to cry, it’s even okay to question God; but, do know that God does not make any mistakes. Hold on to your memories and cherish them forever.
Wilma Hopkins
March 26th, 2009
10:43 pm
I will really miss her she took me to work every morning when she was on in the morning. I really enjoyed her especially hamm eggs amd grits.
Why???
March 26th, 2009
11:05 pm
With great sadness, I send my condolescenes to the Hamm Family. I pray their strength in the Lord during this time.
t.law
March 26th, 2009
11:10 pm
I was shocked and surprised. She will surely be missed: by her World Changers Church family, her radio listeners, her many fans, the companies whose products she represented, and by the Body of Christ, and all those whose lives she touched through her ministry. Strength and Peace to her family. We love you Sonya. You touched all of our lives, and truly made an impact that can never be erased.
Teresa Smith
March 26th, 2009
11:24 pm
I was very sad to hear on the radio today. May god bless her family. I felt like I knew her enjoying listening to her in the morning. I read she enjoyed visiting Myrtle Beach when she lived in North Carolina. That my home town MB. May God continue to give strength to family. Sonia rest in peace!
Ken Phillips
March 27th, 2009
2:31 am
This is your neighbor and friend from Durham, NC. I have never listened to your radio spots but remember our talks after you got home from your broadcasting. Sonya thank you for speaking at the eulogy of Gretchens memorial service. And God bless you Gary and all condolences to the family. You were a truly blessed person. Kenny P
Nicole
March 27th, 2009
6:52 am
Loved her spirit and personality–the Light 103.9 has not been the same since she relocated to GA. I even occasionally logged in to Praise 97.5 at work to catch her, since I live in NC. The entire family is in my prayers.
Daunte'
March 27th, 2009
7:03 am
I am a resident of the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina, and feel like this is the second time that we have had to deal with loosing Mrs. Hamm. The first when she moved to Atlanta to futher her career, and now. She was my morning inspration for years on 103.9, and it was a joy to wake up, get dressed, and drive to work listening to her, and as a breakfast club member, she made us in North Carolina connect with one another on a daily bases, especially when it was time to call in to help a breakfast club buddy. It was always a treat to hear her say “Sonya Hamm that’s two M’s no lettuce and no tomatoe”. To the Hamm Family, thank for sharing her with us, and may God bless and keep you all.
Alfred
March 27th, 2009
8:36 am
I first hear Sonya Hamm on “The Light” when it started in the Raleigh/Durham area in 1998 (I beleive). I spoke with her when you could call in a birthday/anniversary announcement, I remember her when she hosted the Spiritual Awakening Show on Sunday mornings at 8:00 AM and when she went to Hollywood, California to be contestent on the show “The Price Is Right”, she talked about meeting the host Bob Barker, she was so excited.
To her husband and family members; may God bless you all and keep you uplifted in his grace. Mrs. Hamm will be missed. Thank you!
Patricia Mabry
March 27th, 2009
8:46 am
I LISTENED TO SONYA HAMM EVERY MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK BEFORE HER TIME SLOT WAS MOVED TO 10:00AM.
Nikki
March 27th, 2009
9:23 am
Mrs Hamm will be missed greatly, may her soul rest in perfect peace of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. My prayer goes to the family, may God comfort them at this time of loss.
Janice Billingslea
March 27th, 2009
9:33 am
Mrs. Hamm, I will miss you. Sonya’s pleasant voice and calming personality was always an inspiration to me; She truly lived out her destiny. Our prayers are with her family.
Angela Scott
March 27th, 2009
9:39 am
I have listende to Sonya Hamm my prayer goes to her husband of 24 years, and her family, may God comfort them at this time of their loss she will Forever in Our Hearts.
Pat Morris
March 27th, 2009
9:40 am
Ms. Hamm has been truly inspirational to many of us. May God continue to strenghten the family. I believe that we will meet on the other side. God Bless you all.
Corliss Johnson
March 27th, 2009
9:49 am
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Kenneth&Evelyn Royster
March 27th, 2009
9:57 am
We will miss her dearly, she was an inspiration on the light 103.9,listening to her early in the morning was a great way to start the day because she spoke the word of life,and at mid-day they would repeat it,she was famous for saying this is Sonya Hamm NO EGGS JUST HAMM,thats Hamm with two M’s,she left a great legacy.
Valerie
March 27th, 2009
9:59 am
I was shocked to hear of her passing yesterday. I remember her from a local gospel radio station (103.9 The Lite) here in Raleigh NC. She was always so bubbly and upbeat and had a kind word. She will be missed. My prayers and condolences go to her family, friends and those who knew her. God bless.
Sheila Wilkins
March 27th, 2009
10:25 am
Sonya Hamm will turly be miss by many people she came in contact with and her listeners on praise 97.5. She was a very anointed person who could lift your spirit.She always had a word of comfort for you to think about. My prayer and condolences go the her family and friends. May God Bless and Comfort you.
Rick Crank
March 27th, 2009
10:48 am
God bless Sonya’s soul and welcome her home. Bless her family during this difficult period. You’ll be missed!
Rick Crank
March 27th, 2009
10:49 am
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Katie Clifton
March 27th, 2009
10:55 am
I live in the Durham area, Mrs Hamm has been an inspiration to my life’s journey, I send my condolences to her family, may God bless you all.
C. Flowers
March 27th, 2009
11:29 am
I am saddened to hear the news. May God continue to bless her entire family.
Vera Longino
March 27th, 2009
11:34 am
I feel as though there is a whole in my heart this morning. I did not know her personally, but that says alot about a person when they can leave that type of impression in your heart. I pray that God will comfort and strenthen the family in their time of sorrow. She will truly be missed by many.
Andrea
March 27th, 2009
11:37 am
Sonya Hamm will truly be missed. As one of her many loyal praise listners she was the voice that took me to work each day. I am comforted in knowing that she is in a much better place. She was a solider who not only talked the talk but walked the walk. I am honared to have had the pleasure of receiving her wisdom, witnessing her faith and basking in her joy. Many of us will miss her dearly but the seeds that she planted within so many will continue to grow.
Well done Sonya, well done.
Ruth Hunt
March 27th, 2009
11:40 am
I enjoyed listening to Sonya Hamm, I did not go into work without listening to 103.9 The Light. I rarely joined any clubs, but I was a avid member of “The Breakfast Club”. Sonya always wanted to find help for callers that were in trouble. She will truly be missed. God bless the Hamm family.
Janet McCullers
March 27th, 2009
11:44 am
Mr. Hamm, God needed someone very special & qualified to handle his gospel radio station, and Mrs. Hamm is the one he chose. All will be well. Keep the faith and may God bless and keep you always.
Tim Austin
March 27th, 2009
11:55 am
Sonya will truly be missed! I am a primitive baptist servant and I wake up on Saturday morning, just to listen to “A taste of Tradition”. I love traditional gospel music and thank her for her influence and work she did while God allowed her time on earth! Well done and may you rest in peace! “Dont sit down, you just got to heaven, got to walk around and you cant sit down!” (Old Primitive Spiritual song)
PJ/LINDA HARRIS-ATLANTA
March 27th, 2009
11:57 am
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PJ/LINDA HARRIS-ATLANTA
March 27th, 2009
12:10 pm
Enter your comments here We really enjoyed listening to Sonya Hamm. She truly was an inspiration to the listening audience in our community. We pray that the Lord bless and comfort the Hamm family and friends. You will know them by their fruits. She is truly a child of GOD.
S.LOVE
March 27th, 2009
1:01 pm
SONYA WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY MANY. SHE WAS A GREAT INSPIRATION TO ME IN THE MORNING. I APPRECIATE THE ENCOURAGEMENT THAT WAS GIVEN BY HER DAILY.
GOD BLESS THE HAMM FAMILY IN JESUS NAME.
STEVE SATTERFIELD
March 27th, 2009
1:31 pm
SONYA WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY SO MANY..JUST LIKE I MISSED HER AFTER WE STOP WORKING TOGETHER AT THAT LITTLE OL’ AM RADIO STATION IN DURHAM,NC (WDUR-1490)BACK IN THE MID 80′S, I WILL MISS HER ON & ON. WE DID MORNINGS TOGETHER,SONYA DOING NEWS AND I WAS THE MORNING HOST. IT WAS WHEN I LEFT SONYA SWITCHED FROM NEWS TO RADIO ANGEL AND THE REST IS HISTORY. WE USED TO CALL EACH OTHER EATING BUDDIES BECAUSE BOTH OF US LOVED TOO EAT & SHARED ALOT OF LUNCHES TOGETHER, BOY THOSE WERE THE DAYS…. SONYA R.I.P
Johnson Family
March 27th, 2009
1:38 pm
I placed a comment on her web.. she will bwe missed
a.l.
March 27th, 2009
2:46 pm
Ms. Hamm will be missed. I listened to her on the Light raido in NC and attended the same church she attend, CFC/Creedmoor/NC. She had a wonderful spirit and it lives on!
Sparkle Buissereth
March 27th, 2009
3:48 pm
Be still and know that he is near. He shall seek me and find me, I shall search for him with all my heart. Have faith – Trust don’t be weary even if we are burden be strong. The faint shall renew their strength in the coming of his Glory. I miss You Sonya you have change my life and gave me hope, I was glad to be able to speak to you on the radio several times during my deperession your words were comforting I will never ever forget you “God bless.
Sparkle
Shelia C. Pyles
March 27th, 2009
4:08 pm
Sonya was a powerful woman of God. I loved to hear her on 97.5 when she lived in the Raleigh/Durham area. Her personality spoke for itself.
Her smile would brighten your day and the spirit she had was a uplifting spirit. God has picked a special flower to add to his heavenly garden.
Laurita
March 27th, 2009
4:42 pm
Truly Ms. Sonya Hamm had an inspiring word and heavenly spirit on the Raleigh Durham radio. Truly God picks his flowers one by one and she will be missed by some of my family who live in Atlanta who listended to her encouraging word.
Diane Rodriguez-Burton
March 27th, 2009
5:44 pm
When I heard Brother Larry Jones say, “please keep the family of their dear friend Sonya Hamm in prayer and that she will certainly be missed at 102.5″, I felt dumb struct! I immediately try to find out if that message meant she had gone on to meet the Lord, or could I have heard wrong. Please accept my sincere condolences, Jesus assures us of God’s never failing love and care, even when we lose someone so dear to us. He walks besides us, no matter what. Sonya will most certainly be missed, she was a great inspiration. May God bless and strengthen you during your time of bereavement. Love, Sister Burton
LM
March 27th, 2009
6:44 pm
That was so disrespectful and inappropriate to air the reality show’s casting call on this page. I’m highly appalled. Sonya Hamm RIP.
Gwen Palko
March 27th, 2009
6:50 pm
When Sonya was the morning host for 103.9 The Light, all the hosts had a jingle. Sonya’s jingle was Sonya Hamm/ with lettuce, tomato and no pickles. I often wondered what that sandwhich would taste like. She was a lady of my heart. I loved the inspirational feeling she expressed to her listeners. When she left The Light, I was saddened, but I knew she was leaving behind others that would take up behind her like Melissa Wade/In the Water. We all will be sad but I know she is singing in Heaven. God Be The Glory!
Chikita
March 27th, 2009
7:01 pm
I am extremely shocked by the news. My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Mrs. Hamm.
Alonda ? Atlanta
March 27th, 2009
7:24 pm
You’ve gone home Sonya now rest in peace for the battle was not yours it was the Lords. On another note 97.5 has not been the same without Sonya Hamm it went from her soothing calm get you through the day voice with her ham eggs and grits to a loud irratating ungratifying mess in the mornings not to mention That So Called Gospel Rap which is so aggravating and the commercials are just phenominal So I just stopped listening period. Sonja’s inspiration will truly be missed. To the family Love and Peace be unto you in Jesus name “Amen”
Bree ? Atlanta
March 27th, 2009
9:48 pm
Wow. I am stunned but know that God knows best. Many condolences go out from my family to the Hamm Family. I was not sure what happened to Sonya Hamm. I stopped listening to the show not long after the morning change due to the same annoyances that Alonda?Atlanta shared above. I thought it was just me. I contine to pray that the anointing of God takes over the show again through the vessel that is there. My God also bless the Hamm Family.
Angelia
March 27th, 2009
10:44 pm
I am lost for words. I listened to Sonya in the mornings. When I felt down and discouraged her radio show in Atlanta would lift me up.
Rest in Peace Sonya in the arms of Angels. May unmeasurable blessings be with the Hamm family.
Cathy
March 28th, 2009
12:51 am
Mr. Ho. Do you really think that this very poorly written article of yours about sister Hamm took anything away from her? Do you really believe that the folk associated with “Praise” broadcasting had that much to do with her connection or disconnection to the airwaves? Oh God, my heart aches when I am so often harshly reminded of the puffed up pride of man. God sent Sonya to Atlanta and He released her when He was ready. She truly was a “mouth piece for God” whose voice was heard in the North, South, East, and West. It would take many many chapters to tell of how she positively impacted the lives of many. Much Godly seed has been planted. Sonya is no longer with us, but with the Lord. But I tell you the truth, this not the end of her story. There is no end in eternity. Godly seed IS eternal seed. Meditate on this Mr. Ho. What kind of seed are you planting? The big question for you is not when will your story end, but where does it end? Eternal life or Death? If you ever decide to follow the Way, embrace the Truth, and see the Light, your writing will EDIFY the body of Christ, Glorify God, bless your readers, and it will bless you too. To Gary and Bonnie, I will miss Sonya dearly and may the Lord comfort you both. When I heard that she was gone, I cried with a heavy heart. Then I had to praise Him with the dance, as I laughed and cried with joy in my heart. She’s still the Winner!
CAROLYN STERLING
March 28th, 2009
8:59 am
ALL MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY.I NEVER GOT A CHANCE TO MEET MS. HAMM BUT I LISTEN TO HER EVERY MORNING FOR A COUPLE OF YRS.IT WAS SOME MORNINGS I JUST DID’NT FILL LIKE GOING ON SHE ENCOURAGE ME JUST BY LISTING TO HER ON 97.5.I KNEW SHE WAS SICK.SHE WILL BE TRULLY MISSED WHEN I HEARD SHE PASSED ON YESTERDAY I JUST BROKE DOWN AND START CRYING.AND TO BE TRUE I HAVE BEEN HAVING PAINS IN MY LEFT BREST FOR OVER
Michelle
March 28th, 2009
9:43 am
She was a true women of God, She would be missed. Another angel who has left our station. She will meet her friend Connie.
Bless the Hamm Family.
BABY BOY
March 28th, 2009
10:47 am
SONYA WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY, SHE WAS A BLESSES WOMAN THAT BELIEVED IN GOD.WHEN EVER YOU WOULD BE DOWN, SSONYA WOULD FIND AWAY TO LIFT YOUR SPIRIT UP. LISTENENING TO HER ON THE LIGHT WAS SO INSPIRING, WHEN I HEARD THAT SHE WAS LEAVING THE LIGHT, I WAS SO UPSET. I HAD FOLLOWED SONYA FOR A LONG TIME, I WAS A RADIO ANNOUNCER MYSELF FOR OVER 10 YEARS.. I WILL ALYWAYS RENENBE SONYA AS ONE OF THE BEST RADIO ANNOUNCERS EVER. MY LOVE GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY, SONYA IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW, HER JOB HAS BEEN COMPLETED, SHE BROUGHT THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY TOGETHER, AND LET’S NOT FOGET ABOUT NON CHRISTIAN’S. WE LOVE THE SONYA, BUT GOD LOVES YOU BEST.
Darlene sumter
March 28th, 2009
1:20 pm
She was a woman of great faith. she made a mark that can not be eraseed on the heart of God people.
BarBara J. Williams.
March 28th, 2009
1:27 pm
To GOD be the glory for great things he has done.GOD saw you were ready to be with him;he took your hand lead you to fly alway with him into the pearliegate for complete rest.I say to the family hold on to GOD unchanging hand.
1XCINR
March 28th, 2009
5:33 pm
It is a blessing that one person touched so many lives. Feels like the work Jesus said we should be doing. Lets get busy and start loving one another like Christ wanted us too. Blessings to the Family and Friends. God Bless
Tina Lewis
March 28th, 2009
7:15 pm
This glorifying saint of God will surely be missed. Here in Fayetteville she carried me to Fort Bragg many mornings with Christ in my heart, she really uplifted my days. She’s been an inspiration to many and will be missed greatly. GOD has her spirit with him and the other saints. Family my prayers are with you. Be strong and remember the good times. May GOD bless you.
rita
March 28th, 2009
7:26 pm
my prayers are with the hamm family
BarBara J. Williams.
March 28th, 2009
8:40 pm
It is well, It is well with my soul.To Gary and family the lord will provide love and peace.
Tamika McCoy
March 28th, 2009
10:25 pm
SONYA HAS REALLY BLESS MY SOUL WITH ALL THE LOVE AND WONDER MUSIC
SHE KNEW JUST THE RIGHT WORD OR SONG TOO PLAY AND SAY ON THE RADIO
MY HEART IS FEEL WITH SADNESS, BUT GOD KNOWS BEST WHEN HE CALL HIS CHILDRENS HOME I KNOW SHE WILL BE SMILING DOWN AT US. I LOVE LISENING TO HER, I WAS A HUGH FAN OF HER. SHE WILL BE MISS.TOO HER FAMILY MAY GOD KEEP EVERYONE IN PEACE BECAUSE SONYA IS AT PEACE
GEANETTA ROBINSON
March 28th, 2009
11:39 pm
I LISTENED TO SONYA EVERYMORNING MY KIDS AND I AND SHE WAS TRUELY AN INSPIRATION TO MY FAMILY AND I WE WILL TRUELY MISS HER BUT WE KNOW SHE IS GONE TO LIVE WITH OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT HER FAMILY AT THIS TIME MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE FAMILY.
Re4mdbyfaith
March 29th, 2009
1:17 am
*Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Ps.116:15.
**And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. Rev.14:13
Hamm Family,
Be blessed in her life, be blessed in her memory for her Father has told her “Well done my faithful servant, my Beloved, Well done.”
Dianne in Atlanta
March 29th, 2009
1:34 am
I’m shocked and saddened to hear that Mrs. Hamm has passed away. I recently loss my Dad to stomach and colon cancer, my heart goes out to you. Thank-you Sonya for touching my life. I will continue to pray for the Hamm family.
Abigail Bryan
March 29th, 2009
7:35 am
Mrs. Hamm you have been such a great inspiration to many. Even though your soul is at rest, your vibrant spirit will live on.
mattie d. thomas
March 29th, 2009
2:09 pm
IN DEEPEST SYMPATHY; MAY THE LORD COMFORT,STRENGTHEN,AND COVER YOUR FAMILY IN HIS PEACE.SONYA’S WORK HAS BEEN WELL DONE, A TRUE SOLDIER IN MINISTERING THE WORD OF GOD TO REACH HEARTS AND SAVE SOULS.YOUR FAMILY ARE CONTINUALLY IN MY PRAYERS. MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU.
nyeisha
March 29th, 2009
2:48 pm
im little but miss hamm was like a piece of crice i even remember her catch fraise tell them Sonya sent ya she will be love and missed give you luck in heaven
Linda Mozee
March 29th, 2009
10:22 pm
During the years 2001 – 2003, I travelled 45 minutes from my home to work in the Cumberland School System. My travels were a blessing to me each day – they were the wind beneath my wings – because the Lord had it so designed that I would spend that time with Sonya Hamm and the morning show at 103.9 The Light. My heart is saddened, but we must trust that the Lord knows what is best. May you find comfort in Him.
rbr
March 30th, 2009
11:11 am
Sonya was my joy driving to my job in the a.m. i was always anxious to tune in to her and be inspired every morning..97.5/102.5 has never been the same since then. i pray strength and grace over her family.
Carolyn Carver-Tann
March 30th, 2009
11:21 am
To Gary & Ms. Bonnie Brown,
Sonja has gone to be with the angels. In the spiritual realm, she actually lived longer than her chronologically years because she left so much in the earth. She inspired and encouraged/touched a lot of people over the radio and in her ministry. She will be missed. May God Bless and keep you both.
Fondly,
Carolyn Carver-Tann and husband, C.C. (Charles) Tann
Lutricia Bradley
March 30th, 2009
12:51 pm
Mrs Hamm will truly be missed. She had a way of connecting with you spiritually that will truly be missed. May her anointing and love of God continue to bless us all.
James Judkins
March 30th, 2009
3:28 pm
My heart was broken when Sis Hamm moved to Atlanta, her voice was so soothing in the morning. Now that she is with the Lord, I have mixed emotion, joy & sadness… joy knowing she is resting in the arms of Jesus, sadness because she is no longer with us. My thoughts & prayers go out to her family.
The Rush Family
March 30th, 2009
11:32 pm
God has placed another beautiful rose in his garden. My prayers are with the Hamm family.
Connie McCloud
March 31st, 2009
2:47 am
Sonya , Your life spoke volumes and you lived the love of God.
A life well spent.
Thank you
Jackie Ctoss
March 31st, 2009
9:25 am
Sonya will be missed. Sonya had one of those voices that you hear and make you forget about changing the station. Her vcoice wss so sweet and comforting, that if you were downn and out shre would bring you owt of whatever was going on in your life. I needed to hear her voice on days when I couldn’t make it on some days. I thank God for her. My Prayers and Thought are with you in the time of Sorrow. She will live on in many peoples lives. Thank you Sonya for being part of my life.
Claudia
April 1st, 2009
4:16 pm
I remember moving to Raleigh and listening to Sonya Hamm and yes she touch lives and helped people connect. That was my morning medicine every morning to work. I can truly say I missed her when she left 103.9 The Light and I will miss her now that she have gone to be with our father which art in Heaven. My prayers are with the family, sleep my sister because you will rise up again.
Nelcena Holliway
April 1st, 2009
7:54 pm
I was really shocked when I heard the news about Sonya. When I heard that Sonya would not be on in the mornings, I was totally disappointed. I looked forward to the breakfast club as I traveled to work. I enjoyed her wit. She gave us current sneak-peak news and famous sayings. I used to laugh a lot on the way to work. At first I couldn’t accept the changes because I wouldn’t listen to any other station but the one she was on in the mornings. I thank God that he allowed me to talk to her and to let her know that I would miss her from the morning show. I also love to hear the Kia advertisement. Well God knows best and her family will miss her the most. I am sorry that I didn’t get to know her any better. Family, I am praying for your strength. May the Lord keep you encouraged and inspired to carry on her legacy.
Wanda H. Cameron
April 2nd, 2009
5:47 pm
Sonya will be dearly missed,She touch a lot of people lives and Blessed them though the word,My prayers are with the Hamm Family. God Bless you!!
Sharon Osby
April 3rd, 2009
3:42 pm
Sonya will be truly missed. I will never forget the impact she had on my
life, she was a angle in disquise. I met her at the Stone Mountian Gospel Feast. She stop and ask me if those was devil eggs I was carring
my response was “NO” they are Angle Eggs sent by God. Every chance I
got I was able to touch her life with my special Angle Eggs sent by God.
To me she is and angle. I will truly miss her. Gary we at the Greater
Body of Christ Temple, Bishop Kevin Lydell Smith Pasor Love you dearly.
Tenee Winstead
April 3rd, 2009
6:31 pm
Sonya, you will be missed! My prayers go out to your family! My family and I moved to Atlanta in 2004 and Sonya’s morning show always gave me inspiration and hope. One thing for sure, there is another beautiful angel in Heaven, praising our Savior Jesus Christ 24/7!
Much Love!
dennis lester sr.
April 4th, 2009
11:21 am
going to miss you, but God makes no mistakes.
Deborah Johnson
April 5th, 2009
9:11 pm
I will truly miss her, she inspired many. God blessed her to inspire so many. Deborah & Taylor Lawrenceville, Ga
Gisette Harris
April 6th, 2009
9:53 pm
Ms. Hamm will be truly missed. God Bless and keep her family and friends. She was an angel and an inspiration to all.
Deborah, KY
April 9th, 2009
3:42 pm
I just simply love Sonya, and, what a faithful servant…thou absent from the body, she is now present with the Lord! Wow, if I could touch one tenth of the hearts and souls that Sonya has??? On one end of the spectrum; a delightful sense of humor; but on the other, such a hunger for winning souls for the Kingdom of Heaven. Sonya is family whose presence I will deeply miss!
Now,to Sonya’s best friends; her Husband Gary and her Mother, Bonnie: “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)
With much love… DC
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Sharon Gooch Burns
June 16th, 2009
11:06 pm
I’ll miss you dearly cousin!! I’ll miss your smile, but never will I forget you or your loving spirit!! Hang in there Aunt Bunny love you guys!!!
Sharon Gooch Burns