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2:41 am Saturday, June 22, 2002

Birth Announcements
May 29, 2002

By Staff
Charles and Kaycee Crane announce the birth of a daughter, Jodee Eileen, on May 10, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Rita and Billy Crane of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Donna and Videt Carmichael of Meridian.
Mrs. Crane is the former Kaycee Carmichael.
Christine Billy and Stewart Thomas of Conehatta announce the birth of a son, Christiansen McGrady Thomas, on May 15, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are James Thomas of Ackerman and Roberta Tubby of Conehatta.
Maternal grandparents are Adam and Annie Billy of Conehatta.
Dana Irons of Preston announce the birth of a son, Teren Jackson, on May 16, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Will and Sherry Irons.
Colin and Elaine McLean of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Spencer Mackeun, on May 16, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Roland M. and Patricia J. McLean of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Maternal grandparents are Frances Hyatt of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Benny Hyatt of Arab, Ala.
Mrs. McLean is the former Kelly Elaine Hyatt.
Mary Davis and Shon Smith of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Shane Logan Smith, on May 16, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Brend Jackson.
Maternal grandparents are Reecie Voelz and the late Edward Logan Davis.
Lakashia Turner and Anthony King of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Anthony Earl King Jr., on May 19, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Brenda King and Frank Harris.
Maternal grandparent is Ollie Turner.
The Rev. Jay and Kristi Cook announce the birth of a son, Jameson Price, on May 19, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Cook is the former Kristi Webb.
Dustin and Debra Speed announce the birth of a son, Gerran Ryan, on May 20, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Jackie Harris and Pete Speed.
Maternal grandparents are Donald and Glennie Caraway.
Mrs. Speed is the former Debra Caraway.
Carolyn Moore and Orlando Hopson of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, J'Cara Dae'Junique Hopson, on May 20, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Eva Hopson of Scooba and William Hopson of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Sandra and Robert Dunn Jr. and David Thomas of Meridian.
Melissa Moore of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Charqurius La'Vonta, on May 20, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are LoBell and A.R. Moore of Meridian.
Steve and Karen Strong of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Alison Lee, on May 20, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Ann Strong of Utica and the late Lenton Strong.
Maternal grandparents are Elaine Callahan of Bessemer, Ala., and the late Dr. James Callahan.
Mrs. Strong is the former Karen Elaine Callahan.
Jowaski and Tina Black of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Maliah Rianna, on May 21, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Wanda Clemons of Philadelphia and the late Larry Clemons.
Maternal grandparents are Mrs. and Mrs. Ronald Walker of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Black is the former Tina Nicole Walker.
Latoya Robinson and Jerome Chapman of Newton announce the birth of a son, Dylan D. Chapman, on May 22, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Ruby Pugh of Louin and George Robinson of Newton.
Maternal grandparent is Bernice McCune of Newton.
Venora Wilson and Micah Graham of Conehatta announce the birth of a son, Cody Scott Graham, on May 22, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Gary Graham of Conehatta and Debbie Graham of Carthage.
Maternal grandparents are Randall and Corinda Griffin of Conehatta.
Patrick and Brandy Thomas of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Brondrick Ahmad, on May 22, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Annie Thomas.
Maternal grandparents are Lozell and Mattie Houston.
Mrs. Thomas is the former Brandy Houston.

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