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1:37 am Tuesday, April 2, 2002

Birth Announcements
March 31, 2002

By Staff
Katherine Kelly of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Tyron Dishaun Kelly, on March 9, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Nicole Johnson of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Shadimon Quinshae Johnson, on March 10, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Shanice and Leon Nealy of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Matthew Lee, on March 13, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Nealy is the former Shanice Harmon.
Sarah Sollie and Chris Johnson of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Camron Seth Johnson, on March 13, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Kenyata Johnson of Newton, announces the birth of a daughter, Dy Aushe' Ly'Na Johnson, on March 14, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Eunice Bias and Christopher Millsap Sr. of York, Ala. announce the birth of a daughter, Jashia Brenai Millsap, on March 14, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Alecia Leger of Gilbertown, Ala. announces the birth of a son, Jason Colby Leger, on March 15, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Lynette and Dana Cockrell of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Abigail Leigh, March 15, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Cockrell is the former Lynette Bielefeld.
Ashley Garrett and David Wilkerson of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Quinton Michael Wilkerson, on March 15, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Tekesia and Julius Ruffin of Butler, Ala. announce the birth of a daughter, Ja'Kayla Sharissa, on March 16, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Ruffin is the former Tekesia Harris.
Shirley Bourdeaux and Fred Neal Sr. of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Aretavious Zy' Kerria Neal, on March 16, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Sarah and Matthew Hemphill of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Deborah Lynn, on March 17, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Hemphill is the former Sarah Kirby.
Latoya Jones of Philadelphia announces the birth of a son, Kenyon Marckell Jones, on March 17, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Heather and Bronzon Miles of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Aaron Walker, on March 17, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Miles is the former Heather Williams.
Polly and Josh Creel of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Hannah Desirae, on March 17, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Creel is the former Polly Legler.
Shonda Bester of Enterprise announces the birth of a son, Dereques Kerion Bester, on March 17, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Pamela Bunyard and Gary Cooper of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Tyra Louise Cooper, on March 18, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Kelli Fleming of Stonewall announces the birth of a daughter, Skylar Lashae Fleming, on March 18, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Stacey and Jennifer Cleveland announce the birth of a son, Josiah James, on March 18, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Cleveland is the former Jennifer Evans.
April Knox of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Jaylon Marek Knox, on March 18, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
The maternal grandparent is Mamie Knox of Meridian.
Teresa Crenshaw and Kenneth Harrell of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Nicholas Bradley Harrell, on March 19, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Matthew and Victoria Heck announce the birth of a daughter, Sydney Anne, on March 19, 2002, at Riley Hospital.

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