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7:18 am Tuesday, August 26, 2003

Birth Announcements
Aug. 24, 2003

By Staff
Cyntina Shoemaker and Jonathan Brand of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Asha Ayunti Brand, on Aug. 7, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Eddie Coleman of Noxapater.
Maternal grandparent is Ella Mae Brand of Philadelphia.
Lorenzo Lockett and Lashonna N. Lard of York, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Zachary Lorenzo Lard, on Aug. 8, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Patricia Deloris James of Livingston, Ala., announces the birth of a son, Keshawn Danta Goodwin, on Aug. 8, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Stephen and Taya Johnston announce the birth of a daughter, Anna Grace, on Aug. 8, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Paul Johnston Jr. and Kathy Bray.
Maternal grandparents are David Bohl and Sandra Truelove.
Mrs. Johnston is the former Taya Bohl.
Wayne and Tonia Griffin announce the birth of a son, Landon Wayne, on Aug. 8, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparent is Grady Griffin.
Maternal grandparents are Jasper Carney, and Tobia and Linda Gibson.
Mrs. Griffin is the former Tonia Carney.
Jerry and Joanne Blackwell of Collinsville announce the birth of a daughter, Cameron D'Alleny Paige, on Aug. 8, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Peggy Blackwell of Childress, Texas, and William Blackwell of Canyon, Texas.
Maternal grandparents are Henry and Mary Moret of Ida Lou, Texas, and the late Joyce Broderick of Port Monmouth, N.J.
Mrs. Blackwell is the former Joanne Marie Broderick.
Jherri Warren and Barren Nelson of Shubuta announce the birth of a son, Jerry Kent, on Aug. 8, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Gwendolyn and Elvis Philon of Silas, Ala.
Maternal grandparents are Debora Warren of Shubuta and Jerry Warren of Meridian.
Jeff and Kathy Glidwell announce the birth of a son, Garrett Davis, on Aug. 8, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Barbara Roseler and Mike Glidewell.
Maternal grandparents are Kim and David Snyder and Kent Minton.
Mrs. Glidewell is the former Kathy Minton.
Dawlat and Brian Kuspa announce the birth of a son, Julian Marcus, on Aug. 8, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are John and Judy Kuspa.
Mrs. Kuspa is the former Dawlat Velastegui.
Deborah Wheaton of Newton announces the birth of a son, Jeremiah La'Cameron, on Aug. 8, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparent is Debbie Norman of Newton.
Latasha M. Gaines of Butler, Ala., announces the birth of a daughter, Janiey Mo'Na, on Aug. 9, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Timothy and Clara Triplett of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Aaliyah LaShay, on Aug. 9, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Triplett is the former Clara Sharee Buckley.
Demarkus Trussell and Demantilee Taylor of Meridian announce the birth of twins, Marquez Ohray Trussell and Maraquise Donyea Trussell, on Aug. 8, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Bertha Trussell of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Dorothy Ward and Willie F. Taylor Jr.
Chester and Amy Davis announce the birth of a son, Josiah Lee, on Aug. 10, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Chester and Betty Davis Sr.
Maternal grandparents are Marie McDonald and the late Arthur McDonald.
Mrs. Davis is the former Amy Lynn McDonald.
James Brown and Damika Burton announce the birth of a daughter, Brianna Ta'Bria Brown, on Aug. 11, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Janice Shane Bramlett of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Jaleah Andrea Bramlett, on Aug. 11, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Brandi and Neal Nix of Gilbertown, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Evan Cole, on Aug. 11, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Nix is the former Brandi Johnson.
Amy and Chet Wilkes of Noxapater announce the birth of a daughter, Nona Elizabeth, on Aug. 11, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Wilkes is the former Amy Clay.
Connie and David Bowling of Collinsville announce the birth of a son, Matthew David, on Aug. 11, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Bowling is the former Connie Chapman.
April Sharell Kersh of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Akevia Shamon Detoria Hersey, on Aug. 11, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Willie C. Nicholson Jr. and Vernito L. Coleman of Lisman, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Shaniya Shante Nicholson, on Aug. 11, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Obie and Christy Napp of Quitman announce the birth of a son, Caleb Austin, on Aug. 11, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Napp of Quitman.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mayo of Quitman.
Mrs. Napp is the former Christy Mayo.

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