JACKSON – Justin and Cheryl Chapman of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Ashlynn Claire, born Aug. 31, 2009, at River Oaks Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Pat May of The Villages, Fla. and the late Robert Wayne Chapman of Newton.

Maternal grandparents are Travis and Billie Watkins of Lake.

Mrs. Chapman is the former Cheryl Watkins.

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Latarus and Tanya Portis of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Taliyah Cazaria Portis, born Oct. 5, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Portis is the former Tanya Davis.

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John and Lindsay Thompson of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Brody Lee Thompson, born Oct. 27, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Sidney and Zona Thompson of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Charlotte and Anthony Hollingsworth of Meridian.

Mrs. Thompson is the former Lindsay Hollingsworth.

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Mr. and Mrs. Justin Walden of Little Rock announce the birth of a son, Jacob Scott, born Nov. 4, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Linda Judway and Jerry Dean.

Maternal grandparents are Rosa Garrard and Timothy Walden.

Mrs. Walden is the former Eugenia Ann Dean.

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Cyrus and TaRita Ben of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Eden CyRita, born Nov. 5, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Jimmy Ben and Karen Ben of Philadelphia.

Maternal grandparents are Jr. Williamson and Brenda Fain Johnson of Philadelphia.

Mrs. Ben is the former TaRita Williamson.

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Leland Gibson and Meagan Bell of Choctaw announce the birth of a son, Chebon Leland Gibson, born Nov. 6, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Bronzon Orduno and Lakota Farmer of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, La’Teecia Margarita Orduno, born Nov. 6, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Enrique and Lora Orduno of Philadelphia.

Maternal grandparents are Gary and Lynette Farmer of Conehatta.

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Trent and Hailey Myers of DeKalb announce the birth of a daughter, Madelyn Mae, born Nov. 6, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Billy and Debbie Myers of DeKalb.

Maternal grandparents are Bill and Donita Stephens of Philadelphia and Cary and Anne Watkins of Philadelphia.

Mrs. Myers is the former Hailey E. Watkins.

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Jimmy and Ashley Rowell of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, McKinley Brooke, born Nov. 6, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Donna and Jimmy Rowell.

Maternal grandparents are Tommy and Betty Langdon.

Mrs. Rowell is the former Ashley Langdon.

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Marcell and Felicia Chamberlin of DeKalb announce the birth of a son, Marrese, born Nov. 7, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Marcell and Helen Chamberlain of Preston and Betty Chamberlain of Anderson, Ind.

Maternal grandparents are Tommie and Anna Hudson of Daleville, Hazel Tisdale of DeKalb and Lethell Hopson of Meridian.

Mrs. Chamberlain is the former Felicia Tisdale.

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Justin and Kelly Lee of Enterprise announce the birth of a daughter, Kaydin Marideth, born Nov. 9, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Timmy and Linda Lee of Enterprise.

Maternal grandparents are Lamar and Pam Branning of Meridian.

Mrs. Lee is the former Kelly Brooks Branning.

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Jimmy Steakley and Crystal Scarbrough of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Caleb Frankln Steakley, born Nov. 10, 2009 at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Jim Steakley and Samantha Creel of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Randy Scarbrough and Larol Wilson of Meridian and Cliff Wilson.

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Kathleen Roach and Mark Scruggs of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Jasmine Rayn, born Nov. 11, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Louis and Jane Scruggs of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Franklin Williams, Sr. of New York and Beverly Williams of Meridian.

Kathleen Roach is the former Kathleen Williams.

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Markis Pinkston and Shekia Davis of Lake and Newton announce the birth of a daughter, MaKiley Alise Pinkston, born Nov. 11, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Reginald Winston.

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Christopher Watson and Priscilla Wood of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Aselyn Noel, born Nov. 12, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Melissa Watson Dunnam.

Maternal grandparents are Tony and Marilyn Wood.

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Jennifer McCarty of Philadelphia announces the birth of a son, Hayden Ja’Kendrick, born Nov. 11, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Tyrone Hughes Sr. and Tjwanna Pace of Noxapater announce the birth of a son, Jaeden Tywan Hughes, born Nov. 12, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Brandi Walters of Bay Springs announces the birth of a daughter, Anastasia Marie, born Nov. 12, 2009 at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Roxanne Wallace of Quitman announces the birth of a son, Jatrayvion Kemyrie Jerone Lynch, born Nov. 12, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Silas and Tamara Pascley of Silas, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Traveon Ke’Armonte, born Nov. 13, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Jonathan and Lacie Fulcher of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Aubree Diane, born Nov. 16, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Randy Fulcher and Jeannie Sims.

Maternal grandparent is Charles Walters.

Mrs. Fulcher is the former Lacie Walters.

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Steven and Rebekah Wade of New Orleans, La., announce the birth of a daughter, Presleigh Mae, born Nov. 16, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Wade is the former Rebekah McCay.

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Heather and Joshua Brantley of Bailey announce the birth of a son, Charles Joshua, born Nov. 16, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Marilyn and Mark Brantley.

Maternal grandparents are Kathy and Mark Busby and Chris McGuire.

Mrs. Brantley is the former Heather Ann McGuire.

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Asia Akines and Richard Brewster of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Richard Dwayne Brewster Jr., born Nov. 16, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Mandy and William Brewster of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Mark Akines and Joyce and Anthony Sneed.

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Jon and Jessica Nichols of Forest announce the birth of a son, Joseph Hunter, born Nov. 16, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Nichols is the former Jessica Wilkerson.

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Michelle and Gerald Collins of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Malik Won’ya, born Nov. 16, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Eugene and Marie Collins of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Betty and Henry Houston of Meridian.

Mrs. Collins is the former Michelle Houston.

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Matthew Wilkerson and Victoria Moylan of Union announce the birth of son, Brayden Taylor Wilkerson, born Nov. 17, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Dustin and Candace Hoffer of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Sydney Klare, born Nov. 17, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Hoffer is the former Candace Clark.

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Desmond Ferrill and Schecara Pace of Waynesboro announce the birth of a son, Desmond Maurice II, born Nov. 18, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Timothy and Andrah Johnson announce the birth of a daughter, Alison Ashanti, born Nov. 18, 2009, at Riley Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Jean Burks.

Maternal grandparents are George and Mallory Smith.

Mrs. Johnson is the former Andrah Williams.

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Kortney Seals of Meridian announces the birth of a son, JaDarius Rashun, born Nov. 16, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparent is Sharon Baskin of Meridian.

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Jeff and Julie Walker of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Ryleigh Nicole, born Nov. 17, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Ruth Walker and the late Ownie Walker of Newton and Charles and Mary Ann Markley of Schererville, Ind.

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Colby and Kathleen Calcote of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Camille Katherine, born Nov. 17, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Scott Smith and the late Kent Calcote of Brookhaven.

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Valentine of Brookhaven.

Mrs. Calcote is the former Kathleen Valentine.

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Brittany Akin and Jason McMullan of Whynot announce the birth of a son, Tucker Daniel McMullan, born Nov. 17, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Carol and Sonny McMullan.

Maternal grandparents are Joy and Bruce McMullan.

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Anthony and Jackeline Weir of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Anthony Jacob, born Nov. 18, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Arnold Weir and Paul and Paula Gilbert of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Aramedis and Anibal Sanchez and David Chirique of Panama.

Mrs. Weir is the former Jackeline Sanchez Rios.