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9:27 pm Tuesday, March 19, 2002

Birth Announcements
March 17, 2002

By Staff
Amanda Hannah of Butler, Ala., announces the birth of a son, Zachery Talmadge, on March 6, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Makesha Jones and Phillip Wansley of Hickory announce the birth of a daughter, Keasja Arial Shirese Wansley, on March 6, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Marsha and Carlos Thornton of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Camaya Marshae, on March 6, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Thornton is the former Marsha Burks.
LeAnn Ivey and Chris Holloman announce the birth of a daughter, Mallory Kaylee Holloman, on March 6, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
William Knight and Shonda Irby of Meridian announce the birth of a son, William Brandon Lee Knight, on March 6, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Carolyn Gooding and Carol A. Knight.
Maternal grandparents are Brenda J. Irby Walker and Ollie Irby.
John and Melissa Jones of Lawrence announce the birth of a son, John Jones, on March 6, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Curtis and Lizzie Jones of Forest.
Maternal grandparents are Frankie and Fannie Jackson of Lawrence.
Mrs. Jones is the former Melissa J. Dukes.
Tr and Jan Freeman of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Mary Margaret, on March 6, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are David and Wanda Hastins of Jacksonville, Fla., and Bill and Karen Freeman of Newton.
Maternal grandparents are Sam and Darlene Whittington of Meridian.
Mrs. Freeman is the former Jan Whittington.
Howlisha Gatling of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Marquasha Tanesha Jones, on March 7, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Leslie Watkins of York, Ala. announces the birth of a daughter, Malajisa Ashanti Watkins, on March 7, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Shanelle and Jason Lewis of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Jasmine Aiyanna Lewis, on March 7, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Lewis is the former Shanelle Chambliss.
Mitchell and Terri Giles of Gilbertown, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Nicholas Colton, on March 7, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are James and Joyce Giles of Toxey, Ala.
Maternal grandparents are Basil and Lynn Thompson of Gilbertown.
Mrs. Giles is the former Terri Thompson.
Janice Forbes and Freddie Collins of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Aaliyah Janneicera Davion, on March 7, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Betty Forbes and James Colston of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Thelma Collins of Meridian.
Prentella Patton and Jams Briggs of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Breanna Alexandria Briggs, on March 7, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Betty Jones.
Maternal grandparents are Diana Pruitt.
Cleopatrick Townsend of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Aisha Lynn, on March 7, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Clyde and Luceninia Townsend of Meridian.
Wayne Mann of Hickory and Tammy McMullen of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Maggie Lynn, on March 7, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Larry Mann and Mr. and Mrs. John Howard.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wayland McMullen and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Kinard.
Rory and Amanda Brantley of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Ethan Shaune, on March 8, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Brantley is the former Amanda Ann Tarver.
Kimberly Yvette Lloyd of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Kristian Aundrell Walker, on March 8, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Martha Ann Hibbler of DeKalb announces the birth of a daughter, Chyna Marsha Marie, on March 8, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mandy and Asa Haynes of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Rebekah Jordan, on March 8, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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