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10:23 pm Saturday, June 8, 2002

Birth Announcements
June 5, 2002

By Staff
Rebekah Eldridge of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Hana Elyse, on April 28, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparent is Donna Eldridge of Meridian.
Krishna Marie Lees and Daniel Joyner of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, EllaFaith Marie Joyner, on May 22, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are David and Debbie Fanning of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Jimmy and Shirley Gardner of Meridian.
Carlton and Christina Shepard of Little Rock announce the birth of a son, Austin Kyle, on May 22, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Nancy Mizell.
Maternal grandparents are Dale and Joyce Hoffer.
Mrs. Shepard is the former Christina L. Campbell.
Alan and Teresa Akin of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Alana Terese, on May 22, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Dorothy and Harry Little of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Kathryn L. Taylor of Waynesboro and the late Howard Thomas Hulsey.
Keitha Wallace and Arthur Fortner of Lauderdale announce the birth of a son, Zy'Khiem LaMartin Fortner, on May 22, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Grace Susan Fortner of Lauderdale.
Maternal grandparents are Frederick and Joyce McGruder of Quitman.
Marvita Richardson and Moses Smith announce the birth of a daughter, Moxesia De'Niah, on May 23, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Linda Faye Jenkins.
Maternal grandparents are Mazie Louise Richardson of Scooba and Lonnie Jones.
Preston and Jennifer Rainer of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Michael Lee, on May 23, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Paul and Pamela Rainer of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Randy and Faith Kennedy of Meridian.
Mrs. Rainer is the former Jennifer Kennedy.
Brobbie and Sherrie Moore of Union announce the birth of a son, Sebastian Andrew, on May 23, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Harry Moore of Union and the late Ruth Moore.
Maternal grandparents are Dessa Mercer of Jackson and Billy Mercer of South Carolina.
Mrs. Moore is the former Sherrie Mercer.
Sam and Patricia Bounds of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter, Sarah Beth, on May 23, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Mary Bounds of Newton.
Maternal grandparents are C. B. and Anita Thompson of Newton.
Mrs. Bounds is the former Patricia Thompson.
Michael and Kelly Miller of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter, Sydney Grace, on May 23, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Lester and Lessie Jo Miller of Newton.
Maternal grandparents are Lovee and Linda Swilley of Decatur.
Mrs. Miller is the former Kelly Prine.
Rhonda and Grady Williams of Scooba announce the birth of a son, Xavier, on May 23, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Mattie and Larry Williams of Philadelphia.
Maternal grandparents are Mary and Edie Shields of Scooba.
Mrs. Williams is the former Rhonda C. Shields.
Nina A. Blanks and Marcus D. McGee of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Nishuntrae Rodale Blanks, on May 23, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Diane Young of Chicago.
Maternal grandparent is Caroline Blanks of Meridian.

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