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Lamar County and Pickens County Convention

Zion Church, near Gordo, Alabama

Saturday, June 3, 2023

The 105th session of the Lamar County and Pickens County Sacred Harp singing convention was held on Saturday before the first Sunday in June. The class was called to order by Amber Davis leading 36b. Philip Gilmore offered the opening prayer. Amber Davis led 276 for Margaret Keeton.

Leaders: Laurie Kirkland 45t, 63; Glenn Keeton 163b, 475; David Whitten 178, 142; Larry Ballinger 89, 162; Ricky Beasley 348b, 335; Mike Hankins 480, 527; David Jackson 101t, 111t; Philip Gilmore 336, 498 (for Joe Gilmore, Leslie Gilmore, and Margaret Keeton); Mark Davis 179, 107.

RECESS

The class was brought back to order by Amber Davis leading 155 for Lucy Heidorn. Leaders: Wayne Baines 100, 59; Calum Woods 297, 76b; Sarah Whitten 268; Lisa Geist 528, 472 (for Paula Springfield); Earl Ballinger 439; Thomas Begley 163t, 386; Glenn Keeton 361, 507 (in memory of Josie Hyde); Calum Woods 204, 345t; David Whitten 344, 72b; Mike Hankins 168, 477.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Amber Davis leading 216 for Betty Shepherd. Leaders: Larry Ballinger 97; Ricky Beasley 127, 30b; David Jackson 47t, 37b; Philip Gilmore 47b, 77t; Mark Davis 29t, 350; Thomas Begley 44, 460; Wayne Baines 339; Sarah Whitten 122; Lisa Geist 273, 112 (in memory of Gravis Ballinger); Earl Ballinger 80b, 177 (in memory of J.H. Ballinger); Calum Woods 504, 211; Thomas Begley 326. Announcements were made.

Amber Davis led 62 as the closing song. Ricky Beasley dismissed the class with prayer.

Chairman—Amber Davis; Secretary—Lisa Geist