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Birth Announcements
May 28, 2003

By Staff
J.Z and Rose Grays of Jackson announce the birth of a son, Jaylen Louis, on March 26, 2003, at Central Mississippi Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are the late Johnnie Louis Grays and the late Sarah Bradley of Cleveland.
Maternal grandparents are Prezell and Maurine Hudson of Meridian.
Russ and Amy Lewis of Brookhaven announce the birth of a son, Larson Pouncey, on May 8, 2003, at River Oakes Hospital in Jackson.
Maternal grandparents are Ken and Alice Pouncey of Decatur.
Paternal grandparent is Bonnie Lewis of Meridian and the late Jimmy Lewis of Philadelphia.
Latasha McElroy and David Turner of Toomsuba announce the birth of a daughter, Aridavidya Canbreas Turner, on May 12, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Brandi Rhoney of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Demonta Lashawn Dunnigan, on May 12, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Windie and Jimmy Poston of Union announce the birth of a daughter, Bethany Leigh, on May 12, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Poston is the former Windie James.
Sharn and Candice Griffin of Union announce the birth of a son, Wyatt Elisah, on May 13, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Leon Jr. and Janice Griffin of Little Rock.
Maternal grandparents are the late Laquita Speer and Kyle Dennis of Pear.
Mrs. Griffin is the former Candice Cherise Dennis.
Brandon and Stephanie Boyd of Bailey announce the birth of a son, Elijah McCain, on May 14, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Gains and Tegetta Tew.
Maternal grandparents are Kenny and Linda Blackwell.
Mrs. Boyd is the former Stephanie Blackwell.
Jayde and Suzanne Sharp of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Ainsley Jayde, on May 14, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Frank and Carolyn Sharp of Lauderdale.
Maternal grandparents are George and Garrie Ann Richardson of Meridian.
Mrs. Sharp is the former Suzanne Richardson.
Rebecca Troxell and Joseph Reynolds Sr. of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Tyler Scott Reynolds, on May 14, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Jennifer Luther and Rodney Ellis of Bailey announce the birth of a daughter, Allison Lynn Ellis, on May 14, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Sherita Bowden and Johnny Oliver Jr. of Livingston, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Jaydrean Cortez Bowden, on May 14, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Justin and Jessica Rowell of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Gabrielle Nicole, on May 15, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Marcus and Anita Quinnelly.
Maternal grandparents are Catherine and Arnold Weir.
Mrs. Rowell is the former Jessica Ward.
Lori McFarland of Meridian and James Arrington Jr. of Newton announce the birth of a son, Caleb Jamias Arrington, on May 15, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are James E. Arrington Sr. and Linda Arrington of Newton.
Maternal grandparents are William and Bonnie McFarland of Meridian.

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