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12:59 am Tuesday, October 21, 2003

Birth Announcements
Oct. 19, 2003

By Staff
April Chaney and Roderick Whitted of Ward, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Deondr Ty'Quan Whitted, on Oct. 6, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Dennetta and Benjamin Oliver of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Bennetta Fannecia,on Oct. 6, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Oliver is the former Dennetta Mitchell.
Roshonda Arrington and Nathan Bell of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Princess Adore, on Oct. 6, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Jason and Brandi Collier of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Sara Ellen, on Oct. 7, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Collier is the former Brandi Michell Kinard.
Elizabeth Utley and Shaun Guthrie of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Haylee Booklyn Guthrie,on Oct. 7, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Sabrina Horton and Terrance Carlisle Sr. of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Terrance Devon Carlisle Jr., on Oct. 7, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Janice Daniel and Damon Sciple of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Brandon Scott Sciple, on Oct. 7, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mary Hedge and Westley Risher of Forest announce the birth of a son, Justin Thomas Risher, on Oct. 7, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Shree Bester and Steven Brown of Stonewall announce the birth of a son, Za'Kerione Kentarius Tyree Brown, on Oct. 7, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Gabrielle Archie of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Adriana Jewel Collins, on Oct. 7, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Michael and Shawana Sumrall of Quitman announce the birth of a daughter, Micaiah Teundra, on Oct. 7, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Ezell and Betty Cameron of Quitman.
Paternal grandparents are Robert and Mary Lois Sumrall of Quitman.
Mrs. Sumrall is the former Sawana Denise Cameron.
Alfred C. and Teresa Love of DeKalb announce the birth of a son, Alfred Omarion, on Oct. 7, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Easter Love and Alfred and Carolyn Love.
Maternal grandparents are Ida and Lenzell Allen of Gainesville, Ala.
Mrs. Love is the former Teresa L. Sanders.
Jennifer and Raymond Flint Jr. of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Brenah Rae, on Oct. 7, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Flint is the former Jennifer Cooper.
Dr. and Mrs. James L. Gilbert of Demopolis, Ala., announce the birth of a son, James Liam, on Oct. 7, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Gilbert is the former April Everett.
Mandy and Rusty Cumberland of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Abbi Michelle, on Oct. 7, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Cumberland is the former Mandy Smith.
Yvondra Jenkins and Amos Parker of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, A'meshia Shante' Parker, on Oct. 8, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Grady and Evelyn Cole of Meridian.
Maternal grandparent is Sharon Parker of Meridian.
Kathy and Robert High of Union announce the birth of a daughter, Phoebe Alexis, on Oct. 8, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Jack and Karen High of Union.
Maternal grandparents are Martin and Charlotte Reed of Meridian.
Veronica Johnson and Pat Walker of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Ja Quarious Xavier Walker, on Oct. 8, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Freeman and Rochell Walker.
Maternal grandparents are James and Lubertha Johnson of Meridian.

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