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12:38 am Tuesday, October 23, 2001

Birth Announcements
Oct. 21, 2001

By Staff
Delanda Thompkins and Thomas Hill of Lisman, Ala., announce the birth of a son, DeQuarius Vontre Hill, on Oct. 9, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Nancy Johnson and Jimmy Peden of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Brandi Densie Peden, on Oct. 9, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Sabrina Giles of Livingston, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, D'Asia Waynesha Hudson, on Oct. 9, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Shannon Kantrice McClelland and Demetrius Lashun Gale of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Shanbre Naja Kantrice McClelland, on Oct. 9, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Jimmy Gale.
Maternal grandparent is Paulia Jean McClelland.
Susan Porter and Kevin Watkins of Cohehatta announce the birth of a daughter, Taylor Nicole Watkins, on Oct. 9, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Waudin Watkins of Conehatta and the late Corey Watkins.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John E. Porter Sr. and Elaine Porter of Rose Hill.
Richard and Amy Touchstone of Enterprise announce the birth of a daughter, Anna Kathryn, on Oct. 9, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Tommy and Betty Touchstone of Enterprise.
Maternal grandparent is Pauline King of Stonewall.
Mrs. Touchstone is the former Amy King.
Jonathan and Suzanne Youngblood of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Jonathan Alexander III, on Oct. 9, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are the late Jack Youngblood and the late Nannie Louise Youngblood of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are James and Beverly Hudnall of Meridian.
Mrs. Youngblood is the former Suzanne Puckett.
Jim and Kim Mannon of Noxapater announce the birth of a son, Zachary Pierce, on Oct. 9, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are George and Ann Mannon of Harrisonburg, La.
Maternal grandparents are Bobby and Audrie Rodrigue of Waxich.
Mrs. Mannon is the former Kim Rodrigue.
Samantha Hamilton of Stonewall announces the birth of a son, Santaerious Markeez Hamilton, on Oct. 9, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparent is Susie Hamilton of Stonewall.
Don and Christy Barrett of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, John Rylee, on Oct. 9, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Andy and Linda Almasi and John and Janet Barrett, all of Canton, Ill.
Maternal grandparents are Marty and Darlene Sistrunk of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Barrett is the former Christy Sistrunk.
Kevin and Kelli Wilson of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Alexis Michelle, on Oct. 9, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are S.L. and Dot Wilson.
Maternal grandparents are Bill and Jean Hodge and Mike Clark.
Mrs. Wilson is the former Kelli Clark.
Jennifer and David Nelson of Union announce the birth of a daughter, Natalie Joy, on Oct. 10, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Nelson is the former Jennifer Jackson.
Rekashia Johnson of York, Ala., announces the birth of a daughter, Craesha Shaylon, on Oct. 10, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Linda and Jamie Braswell of Stonewall announce the birth of a son, William Cross, on Oct. 10, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Braswell is the former Linda Broadway.
Brandy and David Creekmore of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Andrew David, on Oct. 10, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Creekmore is the former Brandy Clark.
Patsy Grace of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Janeecia Renee, on Oct. 10, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Edna Elizabeth Greenwood of Quitman announces the birth of a daughter, Aurora Rose, Oct. 10, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Phillip and Amanda Slay of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Tyler Bryce, on Oct. 10, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Ronnie and Jackie Slay of Meridian.
Maternal grandparent is Carey McNeese of Meridian.
Johnny Fox and Kelly Collins announce the birth of a son, Johnny Joshua Fox, on Oct. 10,2001, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Paul Fox and Jackie Fox.
Maternal grandparents are George and Barbara Collins.
John and Susan Everett announce the birth of a daughter, Jacquelyn Grace, on Oct. 10, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Mary H. Everett and the late John B. Everett.
Maternal grandparents are Mike and Linda Rigdon.
Michelle Mitchell announces the birth of a daughter, MaQuentha Chel'e Gregory, on Oct. 11, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Russ and Stephanie Harper announce the birth of a daughter, Destiny Marie, on Oct. 11, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Harper is the former Stephanie Scruggs.
LaQuitnette Hearn and Shcoby Franklin announce the birth of a son, Wesley Zai'Derrick Hearn, on Oct. 11, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Stacy and Patricia Smith announce the birth of son, Christian Alec Sigmund, on Oct. 12, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Maternal grandparent is Earnestine Odom.

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