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Putnam, Light, and King Memorial (2025 Edition)

Mount Oak Methodist Church, Arab, Alabama

Sat, Oct 25, ’25

The annual Putnam, Light, and King Memorial Sacred Harp singing was held on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October. The class was called to order by David Light leading 30t. Barrett Patton offered the opening prayer.

Leaders: David Light 274t; Judy Caudle 29t, 29b; Nicholas Thompson 100, 85; Daniel Hopper 376, 210; Emily Stutzman 28b, 318; Beth Branscome 354t, 229; Blake Sisemore 299 (in memory of Deb Morton), [484t-2025-2025]; Craig Holmes 159, 111t; Leann Carter 480, 75.

RECESS

David Light led 200 to bring the class back together. Leaders: Lisa Geist 527 (for Parker Umber), [572-2025-2025]; Jackie Tanner 138t, 89; Tim Gregg 32t, 64; Bridge Hill Kennedy 448b, 381; Cindy Tanner 368, 155 (in memory of Lucy Heidorn); Barrett Patton and Cindy Tanner 220; Barrett Patton 259; Larry Ballinger 158; Amber Davis 208, 436. Elder Daniel Hopper asked a blessing at the tables.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with David Light leading 340 (in memory of Coy Putnam, Marcus Light, and Hershel King). Leaders: Marlin Beasley 434, 336; Michael Rodgers 178t, 40; Bill Denney 420t, 358; Tina Marquez 63; Kiley Yates and Nicholas Thompson 72b; Nicholas Thompson 112; Bridge Hill Kennedy 568 (for J.C. Rutledge), [276-2025-2025]; Tim Gregg 494; Judy Caudle 43 (by request); Barrett Patton 544; Austin Smith and Nicholas Thompson 57; Emily Stutzman 223; Tina Marquez 236. Announcements were made.

David Light led 110 as the closing song. The closing prayer was offered by Elder Daniel Hopper, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—David Light; Secretary—Judy Caudle