Birth Announcements

Published 8:30 am Tuesday, March 2, 2010

    Kellen and Crystal Smith of Lauderdale announce the birth of a daughter, McKenna Gayle, born Feb. 1, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Paul and Lori Smith.

    Maternal grandparents are Deborah Hester.

    Mrs. Smith is the former Crystal Hester.

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    Jessenia Maria Nicole Rodriquez, a daughter, was born to Shameka Davis of Meridian on Feb. 1, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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    Tieana Roberts and Leroy Bowden of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Queen Leana Lenea Bowden, born Feb. 1, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Bille Jean Williams.

    Maternal grandparent is Constance Roberts.

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    A son, Ryan Joshua, was born to Josh and Amanda Thompson of Marion on Feb. 2, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Kim Garrett of Meridian and Jim and Elyse Thompson of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Joe and Marsha Myers of Starkville.

    Mrs. Thompson is the former Amanda Myers.

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    Amanda and Chad Flowers of Gilbertown, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Aiden James, born Feb. 2, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Rickey and Mary Flowers of Gilbertown.

    Maternal grandparents are Kevin and Rebecca Mixon of Meridian.

    Mrs. Flowers is the former Amanda Strickland.

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    Josie Gray Copeland, a daughter, was born to Jennifer Donald and Joe Copeland of Philadelphia on Feb. 2, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Sherry and Pete Copeland.

    Maternal grandparents are Janice and William Tune.

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    Wesley and Lacy Nason of Marion announce the birth of a son, Wesley Patrick Jr., born on Feb. 3, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Carol Nason and the late Leon Nason of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Leslie and Dale Phillips of Starkville.

    Mrs. Nason is the former Lacy Phillips.

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    A son, Ryder Cameran Burrage, was born to Obie Burrage and Kirstin Posey of Philadelphia on Feb. 3, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Jimmy Burrage and Susan and Tommy Davis of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparents are Ellis and Annette Denton of Philadelphia.

    Kirstin Posey is the former Kirstin Dubose.

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    Lakeshia Henderson announces the birth of a son, Mykelin Zyion, born on Feb. 3, 2010, at Riley Hospital.

    Maternal grandparent is Vida Anderson.

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    Todd and Patti Scanlon of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Patrick Tucker, born Feb. 4, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are the late Harold and Lee Scanlon of St. Louis, Mo.

    Maternal grandparents are Ronald and Carolyn Vukson of Pittsburgh, Penn.

    Mrs. Scanlon is the former Patricia Ann Vukson.

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    Derrick LaShawn Watts Jr., a son, was born to Latashia Davis and Derrick Watts of Meridian on Feb. 4, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Kimberly Watts and Derrick Adams of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Gloria and Hubert Bloodsaw of Little Rock.

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    A son, Jakobe Blaine Eaves, was born to Dimitri Ben and Brandi Eaves of Louisville on Feb. 4, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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    Jai’lan Tyriq, a son, was born to Gregory and Demetrius McCaleb on Feb. 4, 2010, at Riley Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Gregory and Pearl McCaleb and Emma Harris.

    Maternal grandparents are Charlie and Regina Mapp.

    Mrs. McCaleb is the former Demetrius Yvette Mapp.

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    A son, Jaden Leshawn Clark, was born to Karnesha Cole on Feb. 6, 2010, at Riley Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Carol and Timmie Clark.

    Maternal grandparent is Tishara Cole.

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    A daughter, Jennie Susan, was born to Ashley and Dexter Koen of Milloy, Ala. on Feb. 7, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are James and Jane Koen of Milloy.

    Maternal grandparents are Lori and Chuck Luse of Meridian and Edward Wayne Jones of Meridian.

    Mrs. Koen is the former Ashley Nicole Jones.

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    A daughter, Shaniya Karianna Nave, was born to Craig Nave of Scooba and Labreesha Powe of DeKalb on Feb. 7, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Katie Nave.

    Maternal grandparents are Wallace Coleman and Ella Powe, both of DeKalb.  

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    Yolanda Ferrill of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Sa’naiya Ma’Kaiya, born Feb. 8, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparents are Sandy Ferrill Sr. and Dorothy Ferrill of Meridian.

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    Shucretia Tamayo of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Ja’myurie Otis, born Feb. 8, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Shirely Watson and Jackie Otis Brown.

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    Maurice Burton and Ashlee Farmer of Tuscaloosa, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Ja’cobi Marquelle Burton, born Feb. 8, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Belinda Burton of Tuscaloosa.

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    Christian Liam, a son, was born to Lyn and Carla Fleming of Meridian on Feb. 8, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Judith Fleming of Meridian and Jean Fleming of Mobile, Ala.

    Maternal grandparents are Gwen and Darryl Garrett of Meridian and Charlie Dean of Little Rock.

    Mrs. Fleming is the former Carla Dean.

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    Butch and Sue Newman of Newton announce the birth of a son, Huck Horace Newman, born Feb. 9, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Mrs. Newman is the former Sue Shimfessel.

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    A son, John Robert III, was born to Dana and John Robert Williamson of Chunky on Feb. 9, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Sue Williamson of Chunky.

    Maternal grandparents are Traci Alsup of Meridian and Dave Alsup of Chunky.

    Mrs. Williamson is the former Dana Alsup.

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    A daughter, Madison Taylor Luke, was born to Jordan Lee and Ashley Peavy Luke of Meridian on Feb. 9, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Mike and Christi Luke of Chunky.

    Maternal grandparents are Scottie and Dana Peavy of Meridian.

    Mrs. Luke is the former Ashley Peavy.

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    Allison Cross and James Scarbrough announce the birth of a daughter, Jaylee Danielle Scarbrough, born Feb. 9, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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    Janice and Chris Neal announce the birth of a daughter, Kaitlyn Jasmine, born Feb. 9, 2010, at Riley Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Freddie and Essie Williams.

    Maternal grandparents are William and Emma Cooley.

    Mrs. Neal is the former Janice Cooley.

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    Jadan Xavier Eugene, a son, was born to Samantha Jones on Feb. 9, 2010, at Riley Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Robert Jones and the late Donna Dillard.

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    Kennedy Elle, a daughter, was born to Lauren Hodges of House on Feb. 10, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparents are Lisa Thomas of House and Mac and Whitney Hodges of Bailey.

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    A daughter, Makenna Rose, was born to Marcus and Amber Holliday of DeKalb on Feb. 10, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

     Paternal grandparents are Bobbie Jackson of Dekalb and Rev. Perry and Nellie McNeal of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Willie and Emma Young of Westpoint.

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    Angela Bell and Kerrene McCoy of York, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Kayla Nicole Bell McCoy, born on Feb. 10, 2010 at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Gloria and Franklin Bell of Livingston, Ala.

    Maternal grandparents are Joyce and Wesley McCoy, of York, Ala.

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    Taeanna Bennamon of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Ja’marion Dy’avan Kenshai, born Feb. 10, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Terry Dixon and Roscoe Bennamon.

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    Morgan Christina, a daughter, was born to Eugene and Christina Sullivan of Meridian on Feb. 10, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are John and Yolanda Bruce of Gig Harbor, Wash.

    Maternal grandparents are Larry and Jenny Fontes and Jim and Cheri Bowton.

    Mrs. Sullivan is the former Christina Bowton.

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    Brenley Layne, a daughter, was born to Rocky and Tammy Stevens of DeKalb on Feb. 10, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Mrs. Stevens is the former Tammy Brooks.

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    A daughter, Hadassah Renee, was born to Benjamin and Kristyn Pack of Meridian on Feb. 10, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Jerry and Karen Pack.

    Maternal grandparents are Mickey and Lisa Smith.

    Mrs. Pack is the former Kristyn Smith.

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    Abigail Johnson announces the birth of a son, Sterling Lestat, born Feb. 10, 2010, at Riley Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Joseph John Johnson Jr. and Barbara Rietzke.

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    A son, Hayes Hollis, was born to Bo and Lindsey Burkes of Philadelphia on Feb. 11, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Bryant and Bettye Burkes.

    Maternal grandparents are Steve and Brenda Cheatham.

    Mrs. Burkes is the former Lindsey Cheatham.

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    Tangila Price of Lake announces the birth of a daughter, Jada La’nae, born Feb. 12, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Owen Michael Gray, a son, was born to Curtis and Shayla Woods of Meridian on Feb. 12, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Patrick and Julie Hibbs of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparent is Sherlon Kumberland Jr. of Meridian.

    Mrs. Woods is the former Shayla Cumberland.

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    Mallory Grace, a daughter, was born to Heather and Kevin Hicks on Feb. 12, 2010, at Riley Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Cliff and Sue Hicks Jr.

    Maternal grandparents are Nancy Phillips and the late Billie Philips.

    Mrs. Hicks is the former Heather Phillips.

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    A son, Jacob Andrew, was born to Andrew and Heather McDonald of Meridian on Feb. 13, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Mark and Gloria McDonald.

    Mrs. McDonald is the former Heather Trussell.