Birth announcements
Sept. 4, 2002

By Staff
Jonathan Jeck and Bree Hamburg-Jeck of Virginia Beach, Va., announce the birth of a son, Collin Luke, on Aug. 5, 2002, at Virginia Beach Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Dennis Jeck of Davie, Fla., and Foy and Gloria Watson of Austin, Texas.
Maternal grandparents are Michael and Lynne Smith of Meridian and the late William Hamburg.
Mrs. Jeck is the former Bree Hamburg.
Ricky Lewis and Tanya Lang of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Skyler Raven, on Aug. 22, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Anthony Evans of Shubuta and Sarah Talley of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Anthony Kajuan Evans Jr., on Aug. 23, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Glean Dora and Roy Anderson of Shubuta.
Maternal grandparents are Patricia Talley of Meridian and Anthony Talley Sr. of Detroit.
Kaylum Nichols of Newton announces the birth of a daughter, Akil Treneer Kidd, on Aug. 23, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparent is Vanessa Nichols of Newton.
Sarrica Anderson of Conehatta announces the birth of a son, Kashdem Taij, on Aug. 25, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Roger and Sarina Anderson of Conehatta.
Tremayne and Stephanie Ruffin of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Tremayne Darrell Ruffin Jr., on Aug. 25, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Tommie Jean and Greenbury Ruffin of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Nora and Robert McKenzie of Quitman.
Charlette Collins of Quitman announces the birth of a son, Christian Mi'Shaun, on Aug. 25, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Lester Gates and Mattie Jean Davis.
Shane and Juanna Koem of Scooba announce the birth of a son, Drew Patrick, on Aug. 26, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Janie Grady announces the birth of a daughter, Savanna Maria, on Aug. 27, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Maternal grandparent is Juliann Grady.
Daniel and Edna June Nowell of Louisville, announce the birth of a son, John Clifton, on Aug. 27, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Margaret Merrit and Randale Nowell.
Maternal grandparents are Neva and Ken Cumberland.
Mrs. Nowell is the former Edna June Moore.
Henry and Patricia Kelly of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Henry LaSaun Kelly Jr., on Aug. 27, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Eva Randle and Edgar Donwell of Meridian.
Maternal grandparent is Mamie Ratcliff of Meridian.
Mrs. Kelly is the former Patricia Ann Donwell.
Alonzo and Marcia Ford of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Victoria Alize, on Aug. 27, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Lillie B. Ford of Newton.
Maternal grandparent is Bertis Thames of Decatur.
Mrs. Ford is the former Marcia Thames.
April D. Kinney of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Chloe BreAnn, on Aug. 27, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Matt and Gwen Lipetska of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Luke Christopher, on Aug. 28, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Jim and Brenda Lipetska of Houston, Texas.
Maternal grandparents are Jim and Donna Davis of McKinney, Texas.
Mrs. Lipetska is the former Gwen Davis.
Mary J. Taylor of Philadelphia announces the birth of a son, Eric Demond Brazzle, on Aug. 28, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Jimmy C. and Patricia Henley of Louisville.
Shane and Vanessa Wall of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Hayden Shane, on Aug. 29, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Don and Elaine Wall.
Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Jean McKee and the late Paulette Reece.
Mrs. Wall is the former Vanessa McKee.
Shad Clackum and Danielle McFadden of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Haylie Nicole Clackum, on Aug. 29, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is JoAnn A. King of Pearl.
Maternal grandparent is Tamela E. Perry of Daphne, Ala.
James and Kathleen McGrady of Meridian announce the birth of a son, James Thomas, on Aug. 29, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McGrady of Osterville, Ma.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Barry Wetzel of Allison Park, Pa.
Mrs. McGrady is the former Kathleen E. Wetzel.
Robin and Amber Keen of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Adam Lee, on Aug. 29, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Ed Keen of Union and Linda Howard of Philadelphia.
Maternal grandparents are JoAnn and Johnny Eakes of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Keen is the former Amber Eakes.