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5:48 pm Saturday, January 20, 2001

Birth announcements Jan. 14, 2001

By Staff
Melvin Brown and Ker'Rita Evans announce the birth of twin sons, Mevquis De'onte and Marquis De'vate, born Dec. 6, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Breanna Elaine, a daughter, was born to Philip and Mandy Vance of Toxey, Ala., on Dec. 13, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are the Rev. and Mrs. Jimmy Vance of Richlands, Va.
Maternal grandparents are the Rev. and Mrs. Jerry D. Turner of Needham, Ala.
Mrs. Vance is the former Amanda E. Turner.
Andrea Christina Hudson, a daughter, was born to Carmease Spencer and Marques Hudson, both of Meridian, on Dec. 13, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Christian Cooper, a son, was born to Dee Dee and Robby Russell of Philadelphia on Dec. 13, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Russell is the former Dee Dee Dulay.
A daughter, Hannah Virginia-Annette, was born to Gia and Mark Kennedy of Quitman on Dec. 13, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Kennedy is the former Gia Pardue.
Doris and Jeremy Grice of Butler, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Maradra Michelle, on Dec. 14, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Sabona Nichole, a daughter, was born to Marina and Tommy Pinter of Carthage on Dec. 14, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Pinter is the former Marina Thornton.
A son, Kenquavis Qaterreon Dubose, was born to Accuisha Barfield of Meridian on Dec. 14, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Timberlon Xjarvion Cole, a son, was born to Kimberly Davis and Tracy Cole, both of Meridian, on Dec. 14, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Viola and Joe Davis of Shubuta.
Maternal grandparent is Alice R. Cole of Meridian.
Raven Le'Ann Franklin, a daughter, was born to Kenny Franklin and Michelle DeLoach, both of Meridian, on Dec. 14, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Betty and Willie Franklin.
Maternal grandparents are Danny and Dora Fitzgerald.
Johnny and Denice Moore of Lauderdale announce the birth of a daughter, Amy Elizabeth, on Dec. 14, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Ray Moore of Meridian and Linda Moore of Chunky.
Maternal grandparents are Lindsey and Judy Dial of Livingston, Ala.
Mrs. Moore is the former Denice Dial.
Chloe Rhianna, a daughter, was born to Barry and Renee Graham of Newton on Dec. 14, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Nellie Sanders of Carthage and the late Lamar Graham.
Maternal grandparents are Bill and Diane Jones of Newton.
Mrs. Graham is the former Renee M. Jones.
Dacota Ceilest, a daughter, was born to Joye and Dan Reilly on Dec. 14, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Reilly is the former Joye Stevenson.
De'arria Sen'dell McClendon, a daughter, was born to Detria Warren on Dec. 15, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Dr. and Mrs. J. Scott Glass announce the birth of a daughter, Katherine "Katie" Kellam, on Dec. 15, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Glass is the former Bonnie Bugnar.
Shanna Grace, a daughter, was born to Barry Shane and Laurie Hamilton of Philadelphia on Dec. 15, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Richard and Mary Ruth Hamilton.
Maternal grandparents are Charles and Sara Mason.
Mrs. Hamilton is the former Laurie Ann Mason.
Madison Blake, a daughter, was born to Greg and Christy Engell of Hattiesburg on Dec. 15, 2001, at Wesley Methodist Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Albrey and Glenda Engell.
Maternal grandparents are Ralph and Judy Donnersbach.
Mrs. Blake is the former Christy Donnersbach.
Twin boys, Jacory Davon and Jacoby Lashon, were born to Debbie Ann Vickers of Shuqualak on Dec. 15, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Johnathan David, a son, was born to Sean and Kimberly Polk on Dec. 15, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Polk is the former Kimberly L. Dixson.
Twin girls, Meroskie La'treika and Me'otta Ra'sheika, were born to Ramona Latonya Harrington of Philadelphia on Dec. 15, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
A son, Joseph Daniel Reynolds II, was born to Rebecca Troxell of Meridian and Joseph Reynolds of Russell on Dec. 15, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Violet Marie Ivy, a daughter, was born to Donna Sollie and Harlen Ivy, both of Collinsville, on Dec. 15, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Grice is the former Doris Freeman.
John and Sharon Whitehead of Meridian, announce the birth of a daughter, Azia Ralyn, born Dec. 16, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are J.W. and Cathy Wilson and Mary Lee Whitehead.
Maternal grandparents are Raymond and Artie Williams and Willie and Bessie Burton.
Mrs. Whitehead is the former Sharon Lynne Burton.
Malachee and LaDonna Sharpe of Little Rock announce the birth of a son, Brandon Diego, born Dec. 16, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Sharpe is the former LaDonna Isham.
Donna Queenette McWilliams of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, RuDasja Shandon, born Dec. 16, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Tonya Erwin and John Maxey of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Jody Lynn Michelle Maxey, born Dec. 16, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Rebecca and Jeffrey Bolduc of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Gregory Daniel, born Dec. 16, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Marvin and Nancy Bolduc of Winslow, Maine.
Maternal grandparents are Wayne and Kathy Graffam of Sidney, Maine.
Mrs. Bolduc is the former Rebecca Graffam.
Wayne and Bridget Burrage announce the birth of a daughter, Hailey Alexis, born Dec. 16, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Burrage is the former Bridget Sanderford.
Stanley Owens and Lisa Gaddis of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Cassen Blake Owens, born Dec. 16, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Betty Branham of Pachuta and James Owens of Bay Springs.
Maternal grandparents are Gilbert and Lynn Gaddis of Meridian.
Jason and Connie Bradford of NAS Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Dacia Brianna Anitra, born Dec. 16, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Peggy D. Curtis-Smith and Edward Bradford of Baton Rouge, La.
Maternal grandparents are Donald and Ingrid Harris of New Orleans.
Mrs. Bradford is the former Connie M. Harris.
Selina R. Williamson of Philadelphia announces the birth of a daughter, Renae Latresse, born Dec. 17, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Barry and Rosalinda Williamson of Philadelphia.
Ray and Jessica Graham of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Madison Banae, born Dec. 17, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Marie Massey of Carthage and James Reed of Cleavland.
Maternal grandparents are Edna Graham of Philadelphia and the late Thomas Graham.
Mrs. Graham is the former Jessica Reed.
Michael and Michelle Lathem of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Alexus Nicole, born Dec. 18, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Jimmy and Nancy Lathem of Sebastopol.
Maternal grandparents are Bunkie and Shirley Smith of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Lathem is the former Michelle Smith.

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