The ninth annual Covington County New Years Singing was held on the first Saturday in January at the First Baptist Church in Collins, Mississippi. The class was called to order by Andrew Albers leading 63 and 55. Winnie McMahon offered the opening prayer. The class was organized with the following officers elected or appointed to serve: Chairman -- Andrew Albers; Vice Chairman -- John Lee Van Horn; Secretary -- Etna Jean Gray. Leaders: Andrew Albers 38t; John Lee Van Horn 270, 268t; Jean Gray 573, 572; Bobby Caldwell 38b, 547; Nancy Van Den Akker 299, 391; Uel Freeman 388, 571, 168; Elizabeth Muhleisen 59, 229; Junie McNeil 503, 559.
Andrew Albers called the class together with 223 and 225b. Leaders: John Merritt 367, 88t; Nelda Mitchell 358. A lesson was held in memory of Martha Sellers and Bill McGuire; Andrew Albers led 392 in their honor. Leaders: Arlon Gardner 134, 497, 83t; Mike McNeil 282, 522; Natalie Davis 348t, 345t. Andrew Albers led 369 (traditional song before the noon meal).
John Lee Van Horn called the class together for the afternoon session with 563. Leaders: Mark Davis 336b, 336t, 360; Ester Mann 507b, 171, 505; Nelda Mitchell 143; Andrew Albers 378t, 64, 318; Nancy Van Den Akker 100; Uel Freeman 62, 65; Elizabeth Muhleisen 47b; John Merritt 147; Bobby Caldwell 82, Junie McNeil 395b; Mike McNeil 28b, 344; Ester Mann 489, 484b; Mark Davis 154b, 411, 196, 408 (for Jean Gray); John Lee Van Horn 225t, 288; Andrew Albers 323b, 206, 207b; John Lee Van Horn 127. Chairman Andrew Albers led the closing song on page 393t, and the class was dismissed with prayer by Bobby Caldwell.
Chairman - Andrew Albers
Vice-Chairman - John Lee Van Horn
Secretary - Jean Gray
The twenty-sixth annual Sacred Harp singing at Oxford City Hall was called to order by Warren Steel leading song on page 138b. Mark Davis led the morning prayer. Warren Steel then led song on page 171. Mark Tew led song on page 339, and the class organized by electing the following officers: Chairman, Warren Steel; Vice Chairman, Mark Tew; Secretary, John Merritt; Arranging Committee, Elene Stovall and Lisa Geist; Hospitality, Linda Boulton and Millicent Nicholas. Leaders: John Hyde, 104; Sarah Smith, 111b; Travis Keeton, 179; Sandie Scott, 235; Marlon Beasley, 336; Samantha Spiller, 100; Eugene Forbes, 212; Faye Donaldson, 430; John Van Horn, 189; Elizabeth Keeton, 178; Velton Chafin, 355; Ann Rush, 358; Bunk Beasley, 354; Marilyn Burchett, 131b.
Mark Tew and Steve Lewis called the class together leading song on page 40. Gary Smith, 565; Natalie Davis, 45t; John Merritt and Ollie Redmon, 294, 274t; Kurt Davis, 268; Chuck Howell, 49b; Juanita Beasley, 61; Steve Adams, 129; Andrew Albers, 124; Andy Davis, 269.
Elene Stovall called the class together leading song on page 192, then introduced Robert Stewart, son of the late R.A. Stewart, founder of the Sacred Harp Hour on WCPC radio. They led song on page 143. Nancy Redmon, 454; Gravis Ballinger, 203; Margaret Keeton, 273; Jeff Corbett, 66; Lisa Geist, "Ashley"; Glenn Keeton, "Joshua"; Warren Steel, 280.
The afternoon session began with Warren Steel leading song on page 142. Other leaders: Henry McGuire, 183; Ann Fox, 68b; Don Traylor, 408; Amber Davis, 216; Larry Ballinger, 151; John Plunkett, 150. A memorial lesson was held. Warren Steel read a cumulative list of deceased singers who attended the City Hall singing over the past 25 years: Buell Aaron, Tressie Adkins, D.M. Aldridge, Marie Aldridge, Robert Aldridge, Ila V. Aldridge, Halie Armstrong, Carson Avera, Lavaughn Ballinger, Edward Berry, George Boswell, J.E. Carter, Hester Creel, Mamie Creel, Aver Crider, Ruby Easley, Preston Crider, Elmer Conwill, Ruby Conwill, George Cox, Robert Fannin, Toxey Fortinberry, Tommy Frederick, Estelle Glenn, V.L. Glenn, Ted Godsey, Annie Harper, Tom Harper, Cleo Hawkins, S.T. Hawkins, John Hocutt, Hubert Hood, Fred Kendrick, Parks McNeil, Alonzo Malone, Arnold Moore, Estelle Napier, Janice Nelson, Mae Ola Nelson, Bud Nix, Ethel Nix, Earl Pelfrey, Johnny Porter, Lola Roberson, Keterina Sanders, D.T. White, Grace White, Walter Wade, Gene Wakefield, and R.H. Wilson, and led 285t in their memory. Elene Stovall read the names of those deceased since March 2005: Ruth Aaron, Elsie Beasley, Cecile Cox, Ivalene Donaldson, Ora Lee Fannin, L.E. Hannah, and Bill McGuire; Margaret Keeton led 50b in their memory. Max Berueffy led 532 for the sick and homebound, and John Merritt offered the memorial prayer. End of memorial lesson. Other leaders: Wanda Capps, 546; Mark Davis, 436; Hugh Bill McGuire, 328; Sarah Tidwell, 42; Josie Hyde, 507; Harrison Creel, 498; Brenda Merritt, 542; Charlie Meek, 47b; Jack Barbera, 139; Allison Ivey, 440, "Beulah Land"; Hugh Bill McGuire, 236 in memory of R.A. Stewart; Natalie Davis, 345t; John Plunkett, 564; Eugene Forbes, 495; George Plouffe, 406. Following announcements, the officers led the closing song on page 345b, and John Van Horn dismissed the class with prayer.
Chairman - Warren Steel, mudws@olemiss.edu
Vice-Chairman - Mark Tew, eemdt@olemiss.edu
Secretary - John Merritt
The fifty-seventh annual Sacred Harp singing at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church was called to order by Hugh Bill McGuire leading song on page 32b. John Van Horn led the morning prayer. Hugh Bill McGuire then led song on page 155 and 503, and called the following leaders: John Van Horn, 448t, 448b, 535; Darlene Reynolds, 569b, 335; Mark Tew, 338, 410t, 73t; Anne Steel, 131t, 131b, 200; Warren Steel, 201, 160, 107, 157; Henry McGuire, 34t, 56b, 112;
Hugh Bill McGuire called the class together leading song on page 111t. Other leaders: Andy Davis, 383, 400, 106; John Van Horn, 440, 441, 442, 430; Mark Tew, 99, 36b, 67.
After lunch, Hugh Bill McGuire called the afternoon session together leading song on page 56t and 384. Other leaders: Virginia Carter, 523, 163b; Darlene Reynolds, 176t, 204; Chuck Howell, 84, 49t, 150; Anne Steel, 192, 59; Robert Earl Alexander, 111b, 301, 124; Warren Steel, 378b, 122 (by request), 83b, 83t; George Easley, 34b, 313t, J.L. White edition (W)60 (Nearer Home); Henry McGuire, 460, 45t in memory of Bill McGuire; John Van Horn, 236.
Hugh Bill McGuire called the class together leading song on page 63. Leaders: W.M. Allen, 282, 75; Andy Davis, 254, 269, 434; Charlotte Hille, 186, 127; Robert Earl Alexander, 421; Chuck Howell, 452; W.M. Allen, 490; Mark Tew, 48t; Chuck Howell, 457 for Bro. Pepper. Following announcements, the class was dismissed with prayer by Grover Edington.
Chairman - Hugh Bill McGuire
Secretary - Warren Steel
The annual Sacred Harp singing at Poplar Springs Baptist Church was called to order by John Van Horn just before noon leading song on page 30t and 34b. Rev. Charlie Swords led the morning prayer. John Van Horn then led songs on page 31b, 32t, 37t, 39b, and 38b, and called the following leaders: Warren Steel, 103, 102, 101t, 101b, 118, 119; Anne Steel, 120, 121, 122, 123b, 129, 131b; John Van Horn, 63, 61, 128, 145b, 144, 358, J.L. White edition (W)519, W517, 277, 276.
After lunch, John Van Horn called the afternoon session together leading song on page 129 and 106. Other leaders: T.J. Funderburk, 63, 47b, 569b; Charles Porter, 136, 137y, 155, W.M. Allen, 108t, 490, J.L. White book (W)494; Robert Earl Alexander, W519, W517, W491; Anne Steel, 495, 268, 480; George Easley, W60, 143, 127.
John Van Horn called the class together leading songs on page 236 and 341. Other leaders: Linda Funderburk, 341, 32t, 288; T.J. Funderburk, 68b, 61; Charles Porter, 31b, 379; W.M. Allen, 75; Robert Earl Alexander, 339, 34t; Anne Steel, 77t, 47t, 318; George Easley, 323b; Warren Steel, 276, 277. Following announcements, John Van Horn led the closing song on page 235, and the class was dismissed with prayer by T.J. Funderburk.
The annual Sacred Harp singing at Concord Baptist Church was called to order after dinner by John Van Horn leading song on page 129 and 383. He called the following leaders: Robert Earl Alexander, 30t, 421; Anne Steel, 512, 203; Wanda Gregg, J.L. White edition (W) 494, 564, 546; Mark Davis, 36b, 530, 209; Warren Steel, 428, 429, 176t; Debbie Dunn, 46, 313t, 358; Andy Davis, 297, 200, 1989; Linda Funderburk, 328, 37t; T.J. Funderburk, 47b, 63, 569b; John Van Horn, 236, W519; Robert Earl Alexander, W517; Anne Steel, 562; Wanda Gregg, 543; Mark Davis, 436, 410t; Warren Steel, 141, 148; Debbie Dunn, 53, 61; Andy Davis, 217, 299; Linda Funderburk, 146; T.J. Funderburk, 147t; Hugh Bill McGuire, 528, 40. Following announcements, Rev. Robert Earl Alexander dismissed the class with prayer.
The fifty-seventh annual Hill Roane memorial Sacred Harp Singing at Sherman Baptist Church was called to order by Mark Davis leading songs on page 30t and 73t. John Merritt led the morning prayer. Mark Davis led song on page 107, and called the following leaders: John Van Horn, 106, 147t, 201; Warren Steel, 173, 71, 303; John Merritt, 267, 271t, 300; Andy Davis, 400, 379, 334, 373, 430; Natalie Davis, 354b, 345t, 345b, 45t; Kurt Davis, 268, 274t, 457; Chuck Howell, 569b, 49b, 36b; Hugh Bill McGuire, 70t, 125, 333; Mark Davis, 360.
Mark Davis called the afternoon session leading songs on page 146 and 57. Other leaders: Linda Funderburk, 311. 319; T.J. Funderburk, 145b, 145t; 31b; John Can Horn, 234; Warren Steel, 179, 297, 332; John Merritt, 314, 186; Natalie Davis, 79, 87; Kurt Davis, 270, 141.
Mark Davis called the class together leading song on page 236. Other leaders: Curtis Bryant, 119, 323b, Christian Harmony 248 ("Twilight is Falling"), Mary Hayden, 63, 72b, 282; Andy Davis, 254, 269, 434; Chuck Howell, 108t, 452; T.J. Funderburk, 47b, 39t; Natalie and Mark Davis, 171; Mark Davis, 137, J.L. White edition (W)154b "Eden"; Hugh Bill McGuire, 110. Following announcements, Mark Davis the closing song on page 348, and and T.J. Funderburk dismissed the class with prayer.
Chairman - Mark Davis
Secretary - Warren Steel
The annual Sacred Harp Singing at Oak Springs Church was called to order by John Van Horn leading songs on page 20t, 31b, 31t, 523, 63 and 74b. Other leaders: Hugh Bill McGuire, 146, 145b; Warren Steel, 144, 59, 65, 297, 139b; Andy Davis, 47b, 159, 203, 212, 430, 490. At 11:15, the regular preaching service followed.
John Van Horn called the class to order after dinner leading songs on page 81t, and 162. Other leaders: T.J. Funderburk, 68b, 72b, 569b; W.M. Allen, 75, 108t, 400; Curtis Bryant, J.L. White edition (W)W494, Christian Harmony (CH)248; 323b; George Easley, W527, 143, 313; Linda Funderburk, 108b, 47t; Charlotte Hille, 129, 128, 127; John Van Horn, 236; Warren Steel, 153, 126, 204, 448t, 331; Andy Davis, 318, 182, 273, 299, 147t; T.J. Funderburk, 117, 133, 145t; W.M. Allen, W495. Following announcements, John Van Horn led the closing song on page 69b and the class was dismissed with prayer by T.J. Funderburk.
The annual Cherry Tree Singing at James Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Itawamba County, Mississippi was held on the fourth Sunday in July. The class was called to order by John Merritt leading 59. Dale Kennedy offered the morning prayer. The class was organized for the day with the following officers elected or appointed to serve: Chairman - John Merritt; Vice Chairman - Dale Kennedy; Secretary - Brenda Merritt. Leaders: Dale Kennedy 90, 61; Gravis Ballinger 124, 112; John Hyde 566, 104; Elizabeth Keeton 30t, 144; Chris Ballinger 44, 31t, 270; Margaret Keeton 222, 422, 572; Faye Donaldson 299, 430, 138b; Wayne Baines 46, 48t, 146; Travis Keeton 441, 56t, 57.
The class resumed singing with Brenda Merritt leading 76b. Leaders: Sharon Spiller 108t, 101t; Hugh Bill McGuire 74b, 73t, 89; Seth Poston 275b; Matthew Cook 388. 45t. 145b; Max Berueffy, Turner Berueffy and Coleman Berueffy 168, 300, 564; Andy Davis 269, 200, 434; Earl Ballinger 224, 128, 129; John Merritt and Dale Kennedy 100, 457.
John Merritt brought the afternoon session to order leading 176t. Leaders: Betty Baccus 179, 134, 396; Elene Stovall 216, 430, 517; Ashley Cook 235, 317, 358; Clarence McCool 111t, 111b, 349; Lisa Geist 428, 209, 528; Glenn Keeton 301, 365, 86; Larry Ballinger 234, 276; Seth Poston 274t; John Merritt 294. Following announcements, John Merritt led 414 as the closing song, and Earl Ballinger dismissed the class with prayer.
Chairman - John Merritt
Vice-Chairman - Dale Kennedy
Secretary - Brenda Merritt
The 129th annual session of the Calhoun County Musical Association was convened at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church with John Van Horn leading 31b and 566. Chaplain T.J. Funderburk offered prayer and sang songs on page 30t, 61 and 63. The president then appointed executive committee; Hugh Bill McGuire (chair), Andy Davis and Robert Earl Alexander. Chair acknowledged delegates from Chickasaw County, W.M. Allen, Charles Porter, and T.J. Funderburk, who were duly seated. Leaders sang up to three songs each: W.M. Allen, 108t, 75; Charles Porter, 136, 137; Robert Earl Alexander, 135, 334; Linda Funderburk, 133, 85, 129; Warren Steel, 131t, 387, 349; Andy Davis, 371, 269, 299.
The chair called the class together leading song on page 345b. Leaders: Natalie Davis, 354b, 79, 87; Virginia Carter, 131b, 122, 123t; Henry McGuire, 569b, 342, 442, 40 (by request); Hugh Bill McGuire, 147t; Kurt Davis, 565b, 268; Anne Steel, 475, 209, 318.
After a bountiful and delicious lunch, the chair restored order and sang 523b. Other leaders: George Easley, 34b, 313t, 438; Mark Davis, 33b, 47b, 203; John Merritt, 66, 276, 176t; Joe Cobb, 28b, 38b; Wilma Mitchell, 39t, 480; Curtis Gregory, 119, 162; Janie Luther, 58; T.J. Funderburk, 457; Charles Porter, 155; Henry McGuire and John Van Horn, 236.
W.M. Allen called the class together leading song on page 282. Leaders: Linda Funderburk, 360; Warren Steel, 362; Henry McGuire, 530; Hugh Bill McGuire, 528, 49b; Anne Steel, 418. In business session, the following officers were elected: John Van Horn, president; Andy Davis, Secretary-Treasurer.
Report of Business Committee:
Other leaders: Wilma Mitchell, 435b; Janie Luther, 72b; Mark Davis, 430, 304; Andy Davis, 254. Following announcements, motion made and carried to adjourn. Chairman sang the closing song on page 288 and convention was dismissed with prayer by T.J. Funderburk.
President - John Van Horn
Secretary/Treasurer - Andy Davis
The seventy-eighth session of the Mississippi State Sacred Harp Singing Convention convened at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church on the fourth Sunday and Saturday before in August. The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition, The Christian Harmony, and the Cooper Book were used throughout the convention. President Mark Davis called the singing to order and led 37b. Chaplain Arlon Gardner offered the opening prayer. Mark Davis welcomed visitors and extended appreciation and thanks to Bro. Alfred Bailey and Antioch Primitive Baptist Church for hosting the singing. Leaders: Mark Davis 48t, 73t; John Lee Van Horn 300, 328; Jean Gray 30t, 366; Darlene Reynolds 145t, 223; W.M. Allen 59, 108t; Arlon Gardner 457, 76b; Sue Bunch 178, 145b; Ann Steel 108b, 179; John Plunkett 282 (CH), 67b; Morgan Bunch 322 (CH), 264.
The singing continued with John Lee Van Horn leading 34b. Leaders: Natalie Davis 354b, 572 (CB); John Hollingsworth 460, 230; Bobby Caldwell 47b, 82t; Hugh McGuire 285t, 399b; Bruce Hedrick 248 (?), 289b (CH); Ester Mann 171, 480; Wilma Mitchell 569b, 61.
Mark Davis called the class to order leading 106. Leaders: Junie McNeil 63, 319; John Merritt 484t (CB); John Merritt and young people from Jackson 392; Hugh Bill McGuire and sons, Hugh McGuire and Henry McGuire 196, 155 (CH); Ann Cox 68b, 135; Mike McNeil 573 (CB), 522 (CB); Henry McGuire 365, 318; Tim Gray 434, 218; Warren Steel 134, 260; Mark Davis 117 (CH) (for Bro. Alfred Bailey). Election of officers: On motion, seconded and carried, the current officers were re-elected. President - Mark Davis; Vice President - John Lee Van Horn; Secretary - Jean Gray; Assistant Secretary - Darlene Reynolds; Chaplains - W.M. Allen and Arlon Gardner; Arranging Committee - Darlene Reynolds, Junie McNeil, and Elsie Hollingsworth; Business and Credentials Committee - Hugh McGuire, Colvin Mann, and Mike McNeil; Memorial Committee - Ester Mann and John Hollingsworth. Location Committe - Henry McGuire, Bobby Caldwell, and John Lee Van Horn. End of business session. Leaders: John Lee Van Horn 129; Mark Davis 236; Patty Monroe 105; Sue Bunch 444 (CB); John Plunkett 416; Morgan Bunch 55 (CB); Hugh McGuire 104; Natalie Davis 79; Bruce Hedrick 303 (CH); Renee Eady 282; John Hollingsworth 237 (?); Gabe Monroe 40; Matthew Harvard 45t; Mark Davis 172 (CH). Announcements were made. Appreciation was extended to everyone visiting, and everyone who brought food. A motion was made and carried to adjourn until Sunday morning. The Drone was sung as the closing song. The convention was dismissed by Chaplain W.M. Allen.
President Mark Davis opened the Sunday morning session with 101t. The opening prayer was led by Chaplain Arlon Gardner. An appreciation was extended to Antioch Primitive Baptist Church for hosting the singing. Leaders: Mark Davis 31b, 74b; John Lee Van Horn 83t, 89; Jean Gray 143, 146; Darlene Reynolds 64, 235b; Arlon Gardner 448t, 542, 454, 39t; Andy Davis 383, 254, 400, 434.
The singing resumed with Mark Davis leading 155. Leaders: Natalie Davis 178, 345t, 45t, 572 (CB); Hugh McGuire 184, 515, 523, 137; Junie McNeil 176t, 176b; Curt Davis 388, 209, 120; John Hollingsworth 138t, 77b, 77t.
The singing resumed with Arlon Gardner leading 448b. Leaders: Mark Davis 168; Bruce Hedrick 355 (CH), 179; Dan Coit 128, 129, 126; Bobby Caldwell 201 (CH), 216, 281 (?); Hugh Bill McGuire 276, 214, 327; Hugh Bill McGuire and Andy Davis 269; Ester Mann 507b (CB) 38 (t? b?), 258 (CH); Colvin Mann 147t, 358. A business session was held for the purpose of hearing reports from committees. The Memorial Committee (John Hollingsworth and Ester Mann) reported two deaths: Lee Wise and Harry Beeman. Hugh McGuire led 122 (by request). Ester Mann remembered those who were sick and led 339 in their honor. Chaplain Arlon Gardner closed the memorial with prayer. The Business and Credentials Committee (Hugh McGuire, Colvin Mann, and Mike McNeil) reported a collection of $360.00 from the convention, and recommended giving $200.00 to Antioch Primitive Baptist Church. A Resolution of thanks was extended to Antioch Primitive Baptist Church, singers, and those who brought food. A motion was made and seconded to accept the reports as given. Bro. Alfred Bailey called for the convention for 2007. The Location Committee (Henry McGuire, Bobby Caldwell, and John Lee Van Horn) reported that the 2007 convention will be held again at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church. The business session was closed.
Mark Davis led 270 to bring the class back to order. Leaders: Andy Davis 198, 200, 196; Arlon Gardner 215, 183; Mark Davis 117 (CH) (requested by Alfred Bailey); John Lee Van Horn 172. Announcements were made. A motion was made to dismiss until next year. Mark Davis led 46 as the closing song. Chaplain Arlon Gardner dismissed the class with prayer.
Chairman - Mark Davis, Horn4@aol.com
Vice-Chairman - John Van Horn
Secretary - Jean Gray
Chaplain - W.M. Allen and Arlon Gardner
The eighteenth annual Sacred Harp singing at Taylor United Methodist Church (formerly held at Pilgrim's Rest Primitive Baptist Church) was called to order by Warren Steel leading song on page 48t. Rev. Annette Ford led the morning prayer. Leaders: Warren Steel, 61, 74b; George Easley, 34b, 523; Mark Tew, 339, 406, 268; John Van Horn, 63, 384, 535; W.M. Allen, 108t, 75; Anne Steel, 65, 171, 348b; Nelson Fitts, 147t, 101t.
Warren Steel called the class together leading songs on page 299 and 203. Other leaders: Hugh Bill McGuire, 332; Andy Davis, 217, 269, 460; Brenda Merritt, 400, 542; John Merritt and Mark Gregory, 358, 168, 59; Chuck Howell, 112, 32t, 373; Jack Barbera, 47b, 139, 145b; Sarah Tidwell, 146, 72b, 42; Tim Hewitt and Mark Tew, 40.
Warren Steel called the class together leading song on page 274t, and then led 47t in memory of Lee Wise. Other leaders: Don Traylor, 45t, 408; George Easley, J.L. White edition (W) 60 (Nearer Home); W.M. Allen, 490; Anne Steel, 457 for Keith MacGregor; Nelson Fitts, 129, 52t; Hugh Bill McGuire, 479; John Van Horn, 236; Chuck Howell, 354b. Following announcements Warren Steel led the closing song on page 282, and the class was dismissed with prayer by John Van Horn.
The class was called to order at Jordan's Chapel by Gordon Cotton, who gave a welcome and opened the session with prayer. Singing was from the Cooper revision. Randy McCollum led 59, then songs from the Old School Hymnal 462, 464 and 465. Other leaders: John Van Horn, 466; Randy McCollum, 383, 377. Resume Cooper revision. John Merritt 331t, 292b; John Van Horn, 563, 45b; Henry Schumann, 54t, 38t; Nancy Hogan, 49tm 282; Leon Ballinger, 507b, 424; Bill Hogan, 36b, 572; Gordon Cotton, OSH1, 184; John Merritt, 369.
The afternoon session at the Old Courthouse Museum opened with John Merritt leading 107 and 283. Leaders: Leon Ballinger, 137, 190; Henry Schumann, 96, 571; Nancy Hogan, 392, 388; Bill Hogan, 128, 557; John Van Horn, 463, 225t; Esther Mann, 488b, 518; Leon Ballinger, 239; John Van Horn, 300; Henry Schumann, 478; Bill Hogan, 95b; Nancy Hogan, 516; Randy McCollum, 283t; Mary Burroughs, 159; John Merritt, 214. Following announcements, Herb Blair, Paul Fourshee and Gordon Cotton led the closing song on page 107, and the class was dismissed with prayer by Leon Ballinger.
Chairman - John Merritt
Secretary - Gordon Cotton
The Mississippi Cooper Book Singing was called to order on a cold autumn day by John Merritt leading 78. Bill Hogan led the morning prayer. The class selected the following officers: chairman: John Merritt; secretaries, Bill and Nancy Hogan. Leaders, John Merritt 49t; Bill Hogan 150, 95; Henry Schuman 171, 572; Brenda Merritt 87, 88t; John Van Horn 39t, 89; Chuck Howell 49b, 32t; Ester Mann 120, 575; Paul Figura 449.
Nancy Hogan called the class to order leading 410 and 573. Leaders: Hugh Bill McGuire 432, 154b; Shirley Figura 68t, 511t; Henry McGuire 411, 522; Ann Fox 59, 571; Arlon Gardner 543, 378t; Warren Steel 163t, 163b, 292t; Karen Clark 55 (in memory of Bobby Jackson's great grandmother), 430; Andrew Jackson 507.
The afternoon session opened with John Merritt leading 518. Leaders: Kurt and Natalie Davis 45t; Don Clark 146, 186 (in memory of Winnie Jackson); Jean Gray 297, 299; Mark Davis 200, 497 (in honor of Lisa Davis); Mike McNeil 522, 515; Natalie Davis 79, 572; Bobby Caldwell 82, 47b; Junie McNeil 559, 503; Paul Figura 239; Karen Clark and Natalie Davis 524; Shirley Figura 395b; Bill Hogan 466; Henry McGuire 254; Arlon Gardner 134, 83t; Don Clark 444t (in memory of Bobby Jackson); Natalie Davis 348t; Henry Schuman 400; Hugh Bill McGuire and John Van Horn 235. Following announcements, John Merritt led "Nothing but the blood" and the class was dismissed with prayer by John Van Horn.
Chairman - John Merritt
Secretaries - Nancy and Bill Hogan
A special Veterans Day Sacred Harp singing was held at Antioch Baptist Church. Hugh Bill McGuire called the class to order leading song on page 31b, and called the following leaders: John Van Horn, 63, 457; Linda Funderburk, 39t, 143; Charles Porter, 136, 137; T.J. Funderburk, 569b, 47b; Andy Davis, 430, 379; John Merritt, 294 (by request), 358; 45t; Charlotte Hille, 36b, 40; George Easley, 438, J.L. White edition (W)527 (Lady Touch Thy Harp Again); Brenda Merritt, 81t, 76b; Curtis Gregory, 119, 354b; Mark Tew, 59, 406; Anne Steel, 176t, 378b; John Wall, 312b, 421; Chuck Howell, 373, 225t; Warren Steel, 224, 285t, 277; John Van Horn, W494, by request (Don't Grieve Your Mother), 236. Following announcements, Hugh Bill McGuire led the closing song on page 503, and the class was dismissed with prayer by T.J. Funderburk.
The annual Sacred Harp singing at Calhoun County Nursing Home was called to order at 1:30 by Robert Earl Alexander leading song on page 59. Charles Porter offered prayer. Robert Earl Alexander led song on page 61, and called the following leaders: Hugh Bill McGuire, 128; George Easley, 34b, 523; John Merritt, 176t, 358; Andy Davis, 119, 269; Warren Steel, 418, 67 (for Bernice Embry); Charlotte Hille, 52t, 312b; Linda Funderburk, 452, 65; John Van Horn, Christian Harmony 137 ("Antioch"), J.L. White edition (W)517 ("Not Made With Hands"); Mark Tew, 162, 273; Charles Porter, 136, 137; T.J. Funderburk, 63,45t; W.M. Allen, 108t, 490; Curtis Gregory, W494 ("Don't Grieve Your Mother"), W519 ("Land of Beulah"); Anne Steel, 39t, 82t; Brenda Merritt, 109, 186; Chuck Howell, 49b, 569b. Following announcements, George Aston dismissed the class with prayer.
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