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9:59 am Saturday, April 27, 2002

Birth Announcements
April 24, 2002

By Staff
Jim and Cindy Page of Brandon announce the birth of a son, Case Jensen, on March 25, 2002, at River Oaks Hospital in Jackson.
Paternal grandparent is Connie Page of Flowood.
Maternal grandparent is Patty Braud of Meridian.
Bradley and Linda Sullivan of Brandon announce the birth of a daughter, Madison Claire, on March 25, 2002, at River Oaks Hospital in Jackson.
Paternal grandparents are Patricia Sullivan of Louisville and the late Ricky Sullivan.
Maternal grandparents are Maudine Harrell of Sidon and the late Robert Harrell.
Jennifer and Anthony Reynolds of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Matthew Dylan, on April 1, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Danny Reynolds.
Maternal grandparents are Jennie Crane and Johnny Baggett.
Mrs. Reynolds is the former Jennifer Nichole Baggett.
Bryan Smith and Brooke Deese announce the birth of a son, Seth Alexander Smith, on April 11, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
John and Anita Matthews of Stonewall announce the birth of a son, J'lan Don'Dre, on April 14, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparent is Lucille Price of Stonewall.
Mrs. Matthews is the former Anita Price.
Felicia Robinson of Quitman announces the birth of a daughter, Makya Monique Pruitt, on April 12, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
LaTonya Moncrief of Forest announces the birth of a daughter, Liberty Shontay Moncrief, on April 12, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Jeretha D. Richardson of Scooba announces the birth of a daughter, Zasmine La'Kayla Richardson, on April 12, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparent is Alice Faye Richardson of Scooba.
Mary McClelland of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Austin Tyrell, on April 12, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Alice Townsend and Michael Sheffield.
Chad and Jami McManus of Sweet Water, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Liza Grace, on April 12, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Randy and Judy McManus of Sweet Water, Ala.
Maternal grandparents are Tony and Teresa Berk of Pine Hill, Ala.
Mrs. McManus is the former Jami Berk.
Aaron and Jennifer McElroy of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Makayla, on April 12, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Joseph and Patricia McElroy of Orlando, Fla.
Maternal grandparents are Daniel and Dahlia Day of Mobile, Ala.
Mrs. McElroy is the former Jennifer Melissa Day.
Barry and Deborah Bassel announce the birth of a daughter, McKenna Elizabeth, on April 12, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Stephen and Temple Staley announce the birth of a son, Zachary Ray, on April 12, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Staley is the former Temple Moore.
Chuck and Sherri Wagner announce the birth of a son, Charles Philip Wagner V, on April 12, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Wagner is the former Sherri Reid.
Chris and Christy Knowles of Forest announce the birth of a son, John Daniel, on April 14, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Durwood and Carolyn Knowles of Forest.
Maternal grandparents are Randy and Tena Havard of Lake.
Mrs. Knowles is the former Christy Havard.
Stacy Michele Keller announces the birth of a daughter, Olivia Ashlyn Keller, on April 14, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Gene and Jessica Shepherd of Little Rock announce the birth of a daughter, Chloee Gabrielle, on April 15, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Nancy Mizell of Duffee.
Maternal grandparents are Jimmy and Sherri Russell of Little Rock.
Mrs. Shepherd is the former Jessica Russell.
Michael and Stephanie Hoskins of Louisville announce the birth of a daughter, Ahlevia Marie, on April 15, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Sonny Hoskins of Carthage and Gayle Hoskins of Jackson.
Maternal grandparents are Bill and Kathryn Rogers.
Mrs. Hoskins is the former Stephanie Marie Rogers.
Mark and Jo Ann Amspacher announce the birth of a daughter, Jordan Raye, on April 15, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Amspacher is the former Jo Ann Lohman.
Lindy and Jason Wood announce the birth of a son, Richard Paxton, on April 15, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Wood is the former Lindy Lee Larkin.
Kerry and Claire Winstead announce the birth of a son, William Clifton, on April 15, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Winstead is the former Claire Hussney.
Brandy Huffman and Richard Payne of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Morgan Leslie Payne, on April 15, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Linda Rester and Gerald Roy Payne Sr.
Maternal grandparents are Mackey Ford and Dale Ford.
Chad Papoi and Lindsey Harris of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Harrison Elliot Papoi, on April 15, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Papoi of Union.
Maternal grandparents are Tammy White of Hickory and Kenneth Snowden of Linton, Ind.
Alesha and Stenson Roark announce the birth of a daughter, Elizabeth Alexandria, on April 15, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Roark is the former Alesha Morrow.
Kerry and Cabrina Smith of Collinsville announce the birth of a son, Tanner Ethan, on April 16, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Kenneth and Joyce Smith of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Joseph and Denise Boyd of Heidelberg.
Mrs. Smith is the former Cabrina Boyd.
Roy and Charlene Coburn announce the birth of a son, Roy Kiyoshi, on April 16, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Coburn is the former Charlene Houston.
Brian and Heather Fitch announce the birth of a son, Tucker Lane, on April 18, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Fitch is the former Heather Louise Drewry.

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