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1:02 am Tuesday, September 3, 2002

Birth announcements
Sept. 1, 2002

By Staff
Michael R. Steele and Salista T. Boyd of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Michealya Jayntah Steele, on Aug. 13, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Chris G. and Shelli J. Myers of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Justin Michael, on Aug. 14, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Myers is the former Shellie Patricia Jordan.
Timothy and Lesper Rush of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Timothy Chase, on Aug. 14, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Rush is the former Lesper Katrina McGowan.
Frederick and Lisa Coats of Cuba, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Alicia May Coats, on Aug. 15, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Coats is the former Lisa Lorrinas Tools.
Joseph H. and Melissa A. Wilcher of Carthage announce the birth of a son, Adam Joseph, on Aug. 15, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Wilcher is the former Melissa Ann Shumaker.
Christopher T. and Laura E. Winkleman of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Sophia Nicole, on Aug. 15, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Winkleman is the former Laura Elizabeth Crabb.
Hooper and Subrina Weems of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Valli Kathleen, on Aug. 15, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Weems is the former Subrina Lea Nicholson.
Michelle H. Rutledge and Clarence D. Busby of Butler, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Dalton Taylor Busby, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Jenny and Matt Gill of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Julia Lynn, on Aug. 17, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Gill is the former Jenny Monroe.
Angela and Lonnie King of Stonewall announce the birth of a daughter, Madison Nicole, on Aug. 18, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Lewis is the former Angela Lewis.
Lea Ann and Randy Rushing of Decatur announce the birth of a son, William Randal, on Aug. 20, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Rushing is the former Lea Ann Kline.
Natasha McGraw and Leroy Bridges Jr. of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Devondrez Lativeonne Bridges, on Aug. 20, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Alexis Chaney and Rolando Sanford of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Azianna L'Niyah Chaney, on Aug. 21, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Aimee and Stephen Dunn of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Adrien Joel, on Aug. 21, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Dunn is the former Aimee Shortridge.
Betty Ann and Justin Mays of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter, Mallory Brooke, on Aug. 21, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Mayes is the former Betty Ann Smith.
Angela Holley of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Jacorey Rashaad, on Aug. 21, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Jessica Hines and Andrew Holley announce the birth of a son, Dalton Alexander, on Aug. 22, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Royce and Cynthia Holley.
Maternal grandparents are Jimmy and Debbie Hines.
Kim Gowdy and Thomasene Smith of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Indeya Tonay Smith, on Aug. 22, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Robin and Michael Miller of Newton announce the birth of a son, Michael Kyle, on Aug. 22, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Miller is the former Robin Scruggs.
Kenneth and Shonda Beck announce the birth of a son, Vaiden Wayne Kirk, on Aug. 23, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparent is Woodie Earl Beck Jr.
Maternal grandparent is Winston Wayne Gibson.
Mrs. Beck is the former Shonda Gibson.
Michelle and Jason Moak of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Brayleigh Paige, on Aug. 23, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Moak is the former Michelle Malone.
Gina and Andy Couch of Butler, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Allison Hope, on Aug. 23, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Couch is the former Gina Cooper.
Tarika Hunter of Union announces the birth of a daughter, Taniqua Denishay Hunter, on Aug. 24, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Veronica Boswell and William Saterfiel Jr. of Toomsuba announce the birth of a son, William Eugene Boswell, on Aug. 24, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Rose Armstrong and Ernest Clark of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Tyana Zykira Clark, on Aug. 25, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Pam and Keith Wedgeworth of DeKalb announce the birth of a daughter, Alexis Saleen, on Aug. 25, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Wedgeworth is the former Pam Pilgrim.
Latavia Lewis of Newton announces the birth of a son, Lee Rogers McMillan IV, on Aug. 25, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Nikkie and Bruce Ferguson of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Cody Wayne, on Aug. 25, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Ferguson is the former Nikkie Simpson.
Lashondra Oliver of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Davonta Laquan, on Aug. 26, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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