Birth Announcements
Nov. 13, 2002

By Staff
Amanda Lee Alexander and Jeremy Wayne Pierce announce the birth of a son, Matthew Dylan Pierce, on Oct. 8, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Reginald and Tiffany Hudnall of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Roman Tobias Leigh, on Oct. 8, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Samuel and Mary Hudnall.
Maternal grandparents are Alean Loyd and the late Leroy Loyd.
Mrs. Hudnall is the former Tiffany Loyd.
Mary Jones of Meridian announces the birth of twins, Jacody Lashawn Jones and Jacory Lavon Jones, on Oct. 21, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Pamela and Austin Cunningham of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Devin Alexander, on Oct. 21, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Cunningham is the former Pamela Jones.
Flanika Blakney and Deon Thames of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Aaliyah Latrice Thames, on Oct. 21, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Rachel Smith and Christopher Johnson Sr. of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Christopher Jaylen Johnson Jr., on Oct. 22, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Gabrielle Archie and Willie Collins Jr. of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Javier Malik Collins, on Oct. 22, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Gloria and Darren Larkin Sr. of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Nicholas Malik, on Oct. 22, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Larkin is the former Gloria Winford.
Valynceria and Michael Brandon of Scooba announce the birth of a son, Michael Dewayne Brandon Jr., on Oct. 22, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Brandon is the former Valynceria Cross.
Kimberly LeBlanc and Jonathan Jones of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Jacob Daniel Jones, on Oct. 22, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Olivia Chapman and Dawon Wilson of Rose Hill announce the birth of a son, Dawon Kardell Wilson Jr., on Oct. 22, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Nancy Denise McGee and Demetrius Antwione Hicks of Forest announce the birth of a son, Demetrius Antwione Hicks Jr., on Oct. 24, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Heather M. and Joseph A. Shirley Sr. of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Landon Drake, on Oct. 24, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Shirley is the former Heather Marie Lee.
Shakerri Pruitt and Riley Satcher of Vossburg announce the birth of a daughter, Zyunna Meunna Satcher, on Oct. 27, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Tameshia and Michael Sturdivant Jr. of Pennington, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Dayquon Kenchester, on Oct. 27, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Sturdivant is the former Tameshia Keeton.
Gail and Keith Mitchum of Butler, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Bradley Keith Mitchum Jr., on Oct. 28, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Mitchum is the former Gail Dykes.
Victoria Tawan McGee of Livingston, Ala., announces the birth of a daughter, Angel Latrice Johnson, on Oct. 29, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Hillman Clemons and Nesuija Welch of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Asia Rain Clemons, on Oct. 29, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Shametria Tanks announces the birth of a daughter, Chatiya Tonae Grant, on Oct. 29, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Maternal grandparents are Dan and Charlesdean Tanks.
Norris White and Catherine Harris of Union announce the birth of a daughter, Jakira Bre'un White, on Oct. 30, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Leon and Sheila Graham of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Vanessa Angeline, on Oct. 30, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Chadwick and Kayla Smith of Little Rock announce the birth of a daughter, Shelby Kay, on Oct. 30, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Smith is the former Kayla Terrell.
Chester and Aquianetta Price of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Chester C. Price III, on Oct. 30, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are the late Chester C. Price Sr. and Cleo Holliman Price.
Maternal grandparents are the Late Ruth Rush and Victor Gatewood Ellis.
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Anderson of Melvin, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Braylon Keon, on Oct. 30, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Dorothy Anderson of Melvin and the late Johnny Prestage.
Maternal grandparents are Bobby Leverett of Chatom, Ala., and Shirley and Eddie Lewis of Melvin.
Mrs. Anderson is the former Kimberly Leverett.
Gary and Amanda Langley announce the birth of a son, Gary Alexander, on Oct. 30, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Gary and Nancy Langley.
Maternal grandparents are Harry Jenkins and Dimple Fox.
Mrs. Langley is the former Amanda Louise Fox.
Robert and Belinda Breland of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Evan Laurel, on Oct. 31, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Breland is the former Belinda Michelle Evans.
John and Dawn Gilbert of Little Rock announce the birth of a son, Alexander Glen, on Oct. 31, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Gilbert is the former Dawn Sims.