James and Laura Chiasson of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Gabriella Jordan, born Oct. 19, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Gillis Chiasson and Lillie Farrell.

Maternal grandparents are Robert and Beverly Davidson of Meridian.

Mrs. Chiasson is the former Laura Tinsley.

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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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Michelle and Gerald Collins of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Malik Won’ya, born Nov. 11, 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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Tennis Baca and Tammy Comby of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Brydon “Shush Yazh” Gage Baca, born Nov. 12, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Dorothy Bell of Philadelphia.

Maternal grandparents are Robert and Sue Comby of Carthage.

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Tyrone Hughes Sr. and Tjwanna Pace of Noxapater announce the birth of a son, Jaeden Tywan, 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 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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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 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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Eric and Brooke Moore of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Aubrie, born Nov. 17, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Ethel and George Moore.

Maternal grandparents are Mike and Charlotte Lundstrom.

Mrs. Moore is the former Myra Brooke Lundstrom.

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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 Akin.

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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.

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Tonia Wade and Landon Rolison of Butler, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Zain Wade Rolison, born Nov. 18, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Gail and Sarah Rolison of Jachin, Ala.

Maternal grandparents are Tobia and Linda Gibson of Butler, Ala. and Jasper Carney of Quitman.

Mrs. Rolison is the former Tonia Rochelle Carney.

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Justin and Jami Dorman of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Trinity Grayce, born Nov. 19, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Dorman is the former Jami Nelson.

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Coty Burton and Una Swindle of Noxapater announce the birth of a daughter, Lexi Claire Burton, born Nov. 19, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Cody Janosz and Melanie King of Noxapater announce the birth of a daughter, Liberty Jade Janosz, born Nov. 19, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Joseph and Erica Eatmon of Butler, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Jordyn Beverly, born Nov. 19, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Eatmon is the former Erica Yates.

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Biyonca Jennings of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Jeremiah Kentrell, born Nov. 19, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Gloria and Richard Jennings of Meridian.

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Chip and Morgan Sorrels of DeKalb announce the birth of a son, Charlton, born Nov. 19, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are David and Elaine Sorrels of DeKalb.

Maternal grandparents are Danny Kirkland of Pachuta and Nancy Daws of DeKalb.

Mrs. Sorrels is the former Morgan Kirkland.

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Lance and Iris McIlwain of Gilbertown, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Callie, born Nov. 19, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Windle and Becky McIlwain of Gilbertown.

Maternal grandparents are Mike and Dottie Kittrell of Waynesboro.

Mrs. McIlwain is the former Iris Garner.

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Kenny and Angela Franklin of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Gabriella Kennie, born Nov. 19, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Franklin is the former Angela Hutchinson.

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Victoria Moore and Patrick Johnson of Livingston, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Erin Nicole Johnson-Moore, born Nov. 20, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Joseph and Lesa Buckley of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Sadie Lynn, born Nov. 20, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Buckley is the former Lesa Kimberly Jackson.

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Michael and Karen Holyfield announce the birth of a son, Matthew Henry, born Nov. 20, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are John and Patsy Holyfield of Little Rock.

Maternal grandparents are John and Denise Adams of Madison.

Mrs. Holyfield is the former Karen Adams.

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Lindsey Jo Pace of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Bennett Lee, born Nov. 20, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Perry and Kaye Pace of Bailey and Marie Pace of Meridian.

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Joel and Amy Germany of Union announce the birth of a son, Reece Foster, born Nov. 20, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Dale and Jolyn Germany of Union.

Maternal grandparents are David and Peggy Mixon of Suqualena.

Mrs. Germany is the former Amy Mixon.

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Ariana and LaDarius Naylor of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Aaliyah LaShae’, born Nov. 22, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Bettye Hannah and Lawrence Floyd Willis of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Valerie Swift of Meridian and Oxzik Spurlock of Chicago, Ill.

Mrs. Naylor is the former Ariana Spurlock.

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Sarah E. Flowers and Darrius A. Thames of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, King Da’Ryus Thames, born Nov. 23, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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John and Kelly Raley of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Jax Michael, born Nov. 23, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Cyndy Bishop and the late Michael Raley.

Maternal grandparents are John and Dory Smith of Collinsville.

Mrs. Raley is the former Kelly Smith.

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Anthony and Emily Chancelor of Enterprise announce the birth of a son, Stephen Cooper, born Nov. 23, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Tony and Kim Chancelor of Enterprise.

Maternal grandparents are Sherman and Vickie Stephens of Sebastopol.

Mrs. Chancelor is the former Emily Stephens.

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Joey Thomas and Denielle Phillips of Conehatta announce the birth of a daughter, Azalea Jonae Thomas, born Nov. 23, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Glenna Phillips of Conehatta and the late Dale Phillips.

Maternal grandparent is Kaye Thomas of Choctaw.

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Callie Womack of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Joshua Kayne, born Nov. 23, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Linda and Wayne Etier of Monroe, La.

Maternal grandparents are Deborah and Randal Womack of Meridian.



Demetrice Bryant and Lorita Gordon announce the birth of a son, Jayden Vatayvies Gordon-Bryant, born Nov. 23, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Katherin Wilcher of Carthage announces the birth of a daughter, Makenzie Skye Wilcher, born Nov. 23, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Andrea Hodge of Waynesboro announces the birth of a son, Dontavius Tremaine, born Nov. 23, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Richard and Vickie Johnson of Union announce the birth of a son, Richard Wesley, born Nov. 23, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Johnson is the former Vickie Terrell.

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Lettica Breazeale of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Gayle Ann Marie, born Nov. 23, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Eric and Stephanie Houston of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Aiden Bryce, born Nov. 23, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Houston is the former Stephanie Harber.

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Timothy and Beverly Lyon of Noxapater announce the birth of a daughter, Hannah Grace, born Nov. 23, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Lyon is the former Beverly Ann Rush.

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Eddie and Nacole Simmons of Hickory announce the birth of a daughter, Lillian Claire, born Nov. 24, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Catherine Lee.

Maternal grandparents are Charles and Beverly Pritchett.

Mrs. Simmons is the former Nacole Renee Pritchett.

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Denisha Clayton of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Aaliyah Ashanti, born Nov. 24, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparent is Angela Clayton of Meridian.

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Mr. and Mrs. Austin Cochran of Enterprise announce the birth of a son, Colt Leggett, born Nov. 24, 2009, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Dennis Cochran of Stonewall, Arnell Leggett Boone Jr. of Enterprise and the late Shirley Cochran.

Maternal grandparents are Stanley and Sandra Herrington of Enterprise and the late Greg Lindsey.

Mrs. Cochran is the former Rachel Lindsey.

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Wade and Scarlett Spears of Collinsville announce the birth of a son, James Ellis, born Nov. 24, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Spears is the former Scarlett Morgan.

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John and Lisa Allen of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Chelsea Alyse, born Nov. 25, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Allen is the former Lisa Edwards.

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Raymond and Sky Kong of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Lilyan Madelyn, born Nov. 26, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Kong is the former Sky J. Thomas.

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Jay and Tracy Hawkins of Butler, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Skyler Bryan, born Nov. 28, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Hawkins is the former Tracy L. Collier.

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Jake and Krystle Walker announce the birth of a son, Jayke Ryder, born Nov. 28, 2009, at Riley Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Billy and Melinda Walker.

Maternal grandparents are David and Shannon Brown and Marty and Nicole Williamson.

Mrs. Walker is the former Krystle Williamson.

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Chiquita McClelland and Jerico Clark announce the birth of a daughter, Jer’miyla Calexion N’tryce Clark, born Nov. 30, 2009, at Riley Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Donna Gail Clark.

Maternal grandparent is Janice Marie Ramsey.

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Brian and Sarah Snowden of Demopolis, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Ethan Pierce, born Nov. 30, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Snowden is the former Sarah Pierce.

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MeKendria Mcglothin announces the birth of a son, Khye Deshun, born Dec. 1, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Brittany King of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Ja’quavon Deandrew, born Dec. 1, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Latonya Silliman of Lauderdale announces the birth of a son, Donathan Dhurmon, born Dec. 2, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Frederick Holton and Johnitha Kersh of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Ja’niyah Yeanna Holton, born Dec. 2, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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JACKSON – Keith and Dr. Mary Beth Thorne of Brandon announce the birth of a daughter, Linley Grace, born Dec. 3, 2009, at Baptist Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are James and Bobbie Thorne of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are John and Gloria Green and Ann and Joe Donnell of Hattiesburg.

Dr. Mary Beth Thorne is the former Mary Beth Green.

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Daniel and Shelena McCarty of Quitman announce the birth of a daughter, Sha’Niya Jade, born Dec. 3, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. McCarty is the former Shelena Pace.

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Salah and Ghadah Ali of Newton announce the birth of a son, Ali Salah, born Dec. 5, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Chiquita Thomas of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Zyneicishua Sharmane, born Dec. 5, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Timothy and Amanda Martin of Lauderdale announce the birth of a daughter, Madi Lynn, born Dec. 6, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Martin is the former Amanda Corish.