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7:42 am Tuesday, November 13, 2001

Birth announcements

By Staff
Nov. 7, 2001
John and Marsha Hopper of Pearl announce the birth of a daughter, Katelyn Alexis, on Oct. 4, 2001, at River Oaks Hospital in Jackson.
Paternal grandparents are David and Barbara Hopper of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Wallace and Mary Ables of Durant.
Andrea Hicks of Taylorsville announces the birth of a son, Zylon Ja'Sherwin, on Oct. 23, 2001, at Central Mississippi Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hicks of Taylorsville.
Bill and Latisha Chunn of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Kaylee Jade, on Oct. 25, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Terrye Jackson and the late Jimmy Jackson, Billy Chunn Sr. and Pam Chunn.
Maternal grandparents are Teresa Clark and Randall and Deborah Clark.
Mrs. Chunn is the former Latisha Clark.
Chris and Tammy McLean of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Destiny Danielle, on Oct. 25, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Charles McLean of Meridian and Lori Clevenger of Knoxville, Tenn.
Maternal grandparent is George White of Meridian.
Mrs. McLean is the former Tammy White.
Shanta Rush of Kemper County announces the birth of a son, Tyrek Grace, on Oct. 25, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Richard and Linda Dunnigan of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Eriona Marie, on Oct. 25, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Steve and Christy Mulford of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Dylan John, on Oct. 25, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Donald and Joan Mulford of Union.
Maternal grandparents are John and Donna Harmon of Union.
Mrs. Mulford is the former Christy Harmon.
Jason B. and Marley Gentry of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Griffin Brandt, on Oct. 25, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Arden and Kathy Gentry of Philadelphia.
Maternal grandparents are Larry and Chris Griffin of Union and L.P. and Angie Bassett of Brandon.
Mrs. Gentry is the former Marley Griffin.
Matt and Crystal Phillips of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Matthew Colton, on Oct. 25, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Kenneth and Jimmie Phillips of Columbus.
Maternal grandparents are Ronnie and Donna Smith of Steens.
Mrs. Phillips is the former Crystal Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Porter of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Arianna Janae', on Oct. 26, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Virginia Porter of Houston, and Walter and Pauline Porter of Leaksville.
Maternal grandparent is Julia Marshall of Meridian.
Tammy Lowe and Eugene Smith of Marion announce the birth of a daughter, Ka'Bresha JaQuayla Smith, on Oct. 28, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Yolanda Thomas of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Tyrese Jaquawn, on Oct. 29, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Mary and Davis Thomas of Collinsville.
Pamela Smith of Meridian announces the birth of a son, JaCaleb Raynard, on Oct. 29, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Eugene and Betty Smith of Memphis, Tenn.
Keith and Jennifer Buckley of Enterprise announce the birth of a son, Brandon James, on Oct. 29, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe F. Buckley.
Maternal grandparents are Lee Blocker and P. Blocker.
Mrs. Buckley is the former Jennifer L. Blocker.
Kris and Chasity Stelzer of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Rose P., on Oct. 29, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Ken and Patti Stelzer.
Maternal grandparents are Don and Pam Hopkins of Meridian.
Mrs. Stelzer is the former Chasity Rose Hopkins.
Roger Hearn and LaShonda Powell of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Tresme Trinia AlaShondia Powell, on Oct. 29, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
David and Felicia Boswell of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Chloe Isabella, on Oct. 30, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Joe and Sylvia Boswell of Meridian.

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