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Birth Announcements
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Brown of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Levon Emmanuel, born Aug. 10, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Brown is the former Shantell Jackson.
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A son, Darrius Rayshaun, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Prince Donald of Hollandale on Aug. 11, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Donald is the former Terri Cooks.
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Ella Grace Fleming, a daughter, was born to William Fleming II and Kiley Merrill of Philadelphia on Aug. 11, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Jessica Neal of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Joseph Landon,, born Aug. 12, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Tarrod Lawarren Sturdivant Jr., a son, was born to Tarrod Sturdivant Sr. and Dechaundra Graham of York, Ala., on Aug. 12, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moorehead of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Madison Marie, born Aug. 12, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Moorehead is the former Summer Creighton.
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Mr. and Mrs. Roger Jefcoat of Louin announce the birth of a son, Wyatt Tristan, born Aug. 12, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Jefcoat is the former Nikki Thornton.
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Ellis Sandell Debrow Jr., a son, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Debrow Sr. of Meridian on Aug. 13, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Debrow is the former Vanessa Fresby.
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A son, Quentorious LaRae, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lumas Bender of Silas, Ala., on Aug. 13, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Bender is the former Trista Johnson.
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Patricia Cameron of Quitman announces the birth of a daughter, Denisha Leeanna, born Aug. 13, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Williams of Scooba announce the birth of a son, Gregory Wyatt, born Aug. 13, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Williams is the former Ashley Tranum.
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A daughter, Jessica Leigh, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Koehn on Aug. 14, 2009, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Howard and Jane Koehn.
Maternal grandparents are Ken and Della Loewen.
Mrs. Koehn is the former Rita Loewen.
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Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Harrington of Noxapater announce the birth twin daughters, Jacelyn Carletta and Jaliyah Olivia, born Aug. 14, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Harrington is the former Rita Nunn.
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Kylee Alaya Presswood, a daughter, was born to Michael Carter and Tracy Presswood of Livingston, Ala., on Aug. 14, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Mr. and Mrs. William Hodges of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Emily Michelle, born Aug. 14, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Hodges is the former Jamie Head.
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A son, Randarius Le’Shaun Burrage, was born to Felicia Collier of Philadelphia on Aug. 14, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Mary James of Union announces the birth of a son, Coby Joe, born Aug. 15, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Salma Lynn Salem, a daughter, was born to Wael Salem and Sarah Ward of Bailey on Aug. 16, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Jimmy Moore and Serina Seals of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Jahnaria Seniya Moore, born Aug. 16, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hosch of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Emma Charlotte, born Aug. 17, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Hosch is the former Shea Herrington.
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A daughter, Zauria Starnautica Shi’Metrius Clark, was born to Wendy Moffite of Meridian on Aug. 17, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Mr. and Mrs. Brody Perkins of Brandon announce the birth of a daughter, Alyssa Grace, born Aug. 17, 2009, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Paternal grandparent is Penny Perkins of Jackson.
Maternal grandparents are Steve and Katherine Everett of Meridian and Dave Sartin of Houston, Texas.
Mrs. Perkins is the former Sheree Sartin.
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Timothy Kelly Jr. and Charity Taylor of Toomsuba announce the birth of a daughter, Madison Danielle Kelly, born Aug. 18, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Mr. and Mrs. Chirag Sager of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Kashvi Sager, born Aug. 18, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Sager is the former Urvi Mehta.
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Connor Jacob Doolittle, a son, was born to Byron Doolittle and Tonya Kirkman of Meridian on Aug. 19, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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A son, Landen Jamichael, was born to Crystal Holliday of Union on Aug. 19, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Hailey of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Hollie Ann, born Aug, 19, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Hailey is the former Clarissa Ann Lenon.
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Genobi Ellanna Hall, a daughter, was born to Laquonda Scott of Meridian on Aug. 19, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mars of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Daniel Maddox, born Aug. 19, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Mars is the former Casey Lewis.
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Tarrence Kelley and Katrina Hamilton of Quitman announce the birth of a son, Kendarius Terrell Kelley, born Aug. 20, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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KBrion Leshon, a son, was born to Karen Trotter of Quitman on Aug. 20, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Mr. and Mrs. Derek Hurt Sr. of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Derek Franklin Hurt Jr., born Aug. 20, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Hurt is the former Keri Campbell.
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Eva Lynn Bishop, a daughter, was born to Michael Bishop and Tiffany Robinson of Philadelphia on Aug. 21, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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