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B.M. Smith and Philip Denney Memorial

Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church, Carrollton, Georgia

Saturday, August 19, 2023

The annual B.M. Smith Memorial Sacred Harp singing was held on Saturday before the third Sunday in August. The class was called to order by Isaac Green and Karis Askin leading 59. The opening prayer was offered by Matt Hinton. Isaac Green and Karis Askin led 60.

In a business meeting, the following officers and committee members were elected or appointed to serve: Co-chairmen—Isaac Green and Karis Askin; Secretary—Nicholas Thompson; Arranging—Nathan Rees. A motion was made and carried to rename the singing the B.M. Smith and Philip Denney Memorial. The business session was closed.

Leaders: Nathan Rees 49b; Nicholas Thompson 318 (in memory of B.M. Smith); Bert Collins 340; Kathy Williams 37b; Bill DuPre 378b; Karen Rollins 153; Sheri Taylor 84 (for Gene Duke); Winfred Kerr 36b; Glenda Collins 454; Wyatt Denney 38b; Robert Chambless 72b; Cecil Roberts 312b; Denney Rogers 345t; Laura Frey 163b; Lily Hammond 178; Oscar McGuire 573.

RECESS

The class was brought back together by Isaac Green and Karis Askin leading 317. Leaders: Karis Askin, Wyatt Denney, Bill Denney, Gayle Denney, Lee Denney, Alex Denney, Kelly Horsley, Keith Horsley, John Denney, Mary Simpkins, John Thomas Denney, and Ben Horsley 143; Emmaleigh Calhoun 122; Daniel Williams 448t; Barbara Brooks 410t; Dick Plunkett and George Senneus 186; Kacey Cook 106; Matt Hinton 102; Jeannette DePoy 475 (in memory of B.M. Smith); Nicholas Thompson 120 (in memory of Philip Denney); Garrett Morton 129; Sherrie Lovvorn 373; Johnathon Kelso 511; Erica Hinton 111b; John Plunkett 569t; Jessica Kelso 229; Margie Smith and Oscar McGuire 30b (in memory of B.M. Smith); David Smead 168. Keith Horsley asked a blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Isaac Green and Karis Askin leading 213t. Leaders: Esther Morgan-Ellis 285t; Tom George 476; Cheyenne Ivey and Karen Rollins 389; Amber Davis 382; Elene Stovall 172; Prisca Rice 142; Reba Windom 183; Sarah George 112; Lisa Bennett 222; Deborah Morton 77t; Garrett Morton and James George 77b; Emmaleigh Calhoun 39t; Lily Hammond 436; Oscar McGuire 485; Reba Windom 418 (in memory of Norma Green); Amber Davis 192 (for Ozella Blackmon); Esther Morgan-Ellis 179; Cheyenne Ivey 166; Karis Askin and Nicholas Thompson 61 (in memory of Philip Denney); Tom George and Sarah George 216; Prisca Rice 76b; Gayle Denney and Karis Askin 384 (in memory of Philip Denney). Announcements were made.

Karis Askin and Isaac Green led 69t as the closing song. Garrett Morton dismissed the class with prayer.

Co-chairmen—Isaac Green and Karis Askin; Secretary—Nicholas Thompson