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2:51 pm Saturday, August 3, 2002

Birth Announcements
July 31, 2002

By Staff
Deloise Shanta Nealy of Marion announces the birth of a daughter, Tamiya Lafaye Nealy, on July 12, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Antwain Kenta Brown of Lawrence announce the birth of a daughter, Anastasia Darshae, on July 13, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Brown is the former Henrietta Rena Boone.
Marian Sanquenta Bradford and Curtis Louis Jackson of Livingston, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Aviant Montrez Jackson, on July 13, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Candice Bell Stallings and Leshawn Derelle Boyd of Bellamy, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Leshawn Derelle Boyd Jr., on July 13, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Cotilla Tooles and Jermaine Boyd of Lauderdale announce the birth of a son, Jermarius Boyd, on July 15, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Dannia and Alan Knight of Collinsville announce the birth of a daughter, Suezann Nicole, on July 15, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Knight is the former Dannia Scarborough.
The Rev. Vincent and Sabrita Hopkins of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Joshua Vincent, on July 16, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Hopkins is the former Sabrita Calhoun.
Eric and Carolyn Goodman announce the birth of a daughter, Erica Denise, on July 16, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Roy and Leonia Goodman.
Maternal grandparents are Leroy Owens and Opelean Lee.
Mrs. Goodman is the former Carolyn Denise Childress.
Rhonda Houston and Stacy Johnson of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Stacie Egetta Johnson, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Melinda and David Perkins of Collinsville announce the birth a son, Coleman John, on July 17, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Perkins is the former Melinda Bryan.
Jennifer Reynolds and Andre LeBlanc Jr. of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Matthew Ryan, on July 17, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Lashanda and Jason Kennedy of Quitman announce the birth of a son, Peyton Fain, on July 17, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Kennedy is the former Lashanda Williamson.
Tonya and Michael Doughty of DeKalb announce the birth of a son, Michael Anthony Doughty II, on July 17, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Doughty is the former Tonya Fox.
Dana and Todd Linton of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Joel Parrish, on July 18, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Linton is the former Dana Wiggins.
Kimberly and Seamus Anderson of Union announce the birth of a daughter, Taylor Leann, on July 18, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Anderson is the former Kimberly Rainer.
Tabitha and Eric Riggs of Brandon announce the birth of a daughter, Isabellah Grace, on July 18, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Riggs is the former Tabitha Peirosius.
Shenekia Hall of Epes, Ala., announces the birth of a son, Laterrance Deshun Bell, on July 18, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Andora and Fortino Carmona of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Gabryelle Alexandra, on July 18, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Carmona is the former Andora Pierre.
Lindsey and Chris Swift of Meridian announce the birth of a son, William Bridges, on July 19, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Swift is the former Lindsey Gallion.
Kathy and Primus Williams of Toomsuba announce the birth of a daughter, Bailee Dee, on July 19, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Williams is the former Kathy Scruggs.
Stephanie and Lee Shular of Collinsville announce the birth of a daughter, Lydia Nicole, on July 20, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Shular is the former Stephanie Akin.
Takelia McVay announces the birth of a son, Derrius Treyvell Marzette, on July 21, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Maternal grandparent is Elaine C. Harris.
Justin and Marty Bennett announce the birth of a son, Justin Mitchell, on July 22, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. R.V. Bennett Sr.
Maternal grandparent is the Rev. Glendon Kierstead.
Bill and Kay Wilson announce the birth of a son, William Chase, of July 23, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Steve and Sarah Blair.
Maternal grandparents are Ann and Austin Germany.
Mrs. Wilson is the former Pamela Kay Germany.
Scott and Hollie Edwards announce the birth of a son, Christopher Scott, on July 23, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Jan and Merl Edwards.
Maternal grandparents are Dianne and Terry Todd.
Mrs. Edwards is the former Hollie Dianne Johnson.
Dana Chatman and Santonious Darby announce the birth of a son, Skylar Roshad Chatman, on July 24, 2002, at Riley Hospital.

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