Archives
 By  Staff Reports Published 
4:20 pm Saturday, October 19, 2002

Birth announcements
Oct. 16, 2002

By Staff
Terry W. Bryant Sr. and Jamie Govan of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Terrick Wyntonio Bryant, on Sept. 25, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Birtha J. Finley of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Ardra Govan of Meridian and James Jones of Hattiesburg.
Lateshia Chambers and Patrick Dove of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Patrick Lavon Dove II, on Oct. 1, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Sabrina Thams and Adam West of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Tristan Micah West, on Oct. 1, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Joseph Grimes and Kimberly Hollis of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Jocelyn Flame Grimes, on Oct. 1, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Patsy Grimes of Philadelphia and Carl Grimes of Decatur.
Maternal grandparents are Scotty and Eva Hollis of Philadelphia.
Detria Warren and Renoda Knighton announce the birth of a daughter, Teran Breshay Warren, on Oct. 2, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Phillip and Lisa Smith of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Connor Joseph, on Oct. 2, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Kay H. Smith and the late Brashier Smith.
Maternal grandparent is the late Patricia Collins.
Mrs. Smith is the former Lisa Jones.
Mary Williams and Paul Ealy Sr. of Livingston, Ala. announce the birth of a son, Cleveland Alexander Franklin Ealy, on Oct. 2, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Charles and Felesia Hamilton of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Cameron Blake, on Oct. 2, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Hamilton is the former Felesia Burkeen.
Stephen and Mary Kate Snow announce the birth of a son, Stephen Gage, Oct. 3, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Steven and Sharon Snow of Dequeen, Ark.
Maternal grandparents are Kay Sirmon of Dequeen and Earl Haynie of Prescot, Ark.
Mrs. Snow is the former Mary Kate Haynie.
Sherry Haney of Quitman announces the birth of a son, Kolby Dale-Ray, on Oct. 3, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Linda and Royce Haney of Quitman.
Walter and Cynuanne Thompson of Enterprise announce the birth of a son, Caleb Andrew, on Oct. 3, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Bryant and Molly Thompson of Stonewall.
Maternal grandparents are Pete and Katie Cox of Quitman.
Mrs. Thompson is the former Cynuanne Denise Cox.
Tomeca Jones of Newton announces the birth of a son, Quintavious Markece Deshon Jones, on Oct. 4, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Latasha Renee Jones and Shade Corry Antonio Blackshear of Lauderdale, announce the birth of a son Caleb Amarion Blackshear, on Oct. 4, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Ember Rachelle Chatham and Donald Shawn Skinner of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Desarae Rachelle Skinner, on Oct. 4, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Sean Summerford and Ashley Rainer of Toomsuba announces the birth of a daughter, Alana Nichole Summerford, on Oct. 4, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Brian Williams and Jacqulyn Denman of Toxey, Ala. announce the birth of a son, Colby Brian Williams, on Oct. 4, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Nate and Amanda Williamson of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Alice Brickell, on Oct. 4, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Williamson is the former Amanda Myhand.
Stanley Ray and Jessica Lynn Hare of Needham, Ala. announce the birth of a son, Dawson Ray, on Oct. 4, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Hare is the former Jessica Lynn Kelley.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Glenn Scott Sr. of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Joshua Glenn, on Oct. 4, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Scott is the former Terrie Charlene Brantley.
Jan and B.J. Loftin of Crystal Springs announce the birth of a daughter, Alexandria Brooke "Alex", on Oct. 4, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Mike and Janet Loftin of Columbus and Patricia Ward of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Maternal grandparent Brenda Branaum of Collinsville.
Kerri Rasberry of Carthage announces the birth of a daughter, Codi Ariana Ray Rasberry, on Oct. 5, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Les and Tonya Alexander of Collinsville announce the birth of a son, Ira Zain, on Oct. 6, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Billy Alexander of Collinsville and Betty Logan of Alaska.
Maternal grandparents are Buddy and Delores Sturm of Collinsville.
Mrs. Alexander is the former Tonya Sturm.
Michael and Rachel Downs announce the birth of a son, Samuel Kyle, on Oct. 6, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Maternal grandparents are Lewis and Jo Smith.
Mrs. Downs is the former Rachel Smith.
Laterra Hopson of Porterville announces the birth of a daughter, Teriquwn Donnay McRae, on Oct. 7, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Also on Franklin County Times
$500K grant sought for restoration of old well
Main, News, Red Bay
Russ Corey For the FCT 
October 8, 2025
RED BAY — The Red Bay Water & Gas Board has applied for a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to rehabilitate the existing, inactive Cooper...
Jones ends 44-year NACOLG career
Main, Z - News Main
Russ Corey For the FCT 
October 8, 2025
MUSCLE SHOALS — KeithJonessaidhe’sproud of the legacy of unity he helped establish during his 25-year tenure as director of the Northwest Alabama Coun...
Positive mindset is a key to cancer battles
Main, Z - News Main
Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
October 8, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Faye Massey was no stranger to breast cancer when she received her own diagnosis around six years ago. Three of her aunts survived the ...
Toys for Tots annual drive gets underway
News
Russ Corey For the FCT 
October 8, 2025
SHEFFIELD — Toys for Tots volunteers began distributing dozens of donation boxes Oct. 3 as the annual drive was officially launched. Marine Corps Leag...
Local newspapers keep their communities strong
Columnists, Opinion
October 8, 2025
Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection — residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them ope...
Family, front porches and fresh starts: Cannatas find joy in Russellville
Features, Lifestyles
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 8, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — After three decades in Tampa, Florida, Andrew and Cassandra Cannata traded skyscrapers for songbirds and boardrooms for a back porch sw...
Spring rains delay gathering of crops
Lifestyles
Russ Corey For the FCT 
October 8, 2025
Colbert County farmer Luther Bishop is familiar with the ups and downs associated with farming and how, when you least expect it, Mother Nature can th...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *