James and Janice Ezell of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Caleb Jordan, born April 21, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are James Ezell Sr. and Lanette Ezell.

    Maternal grandparents are Billy and Sue Tisdale.

    Mrs. Ezell is the former Janice Susanne Tisdale.

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    Jacob Noah, a son, was born to Daniel and Lauren Lagrone of Toomsuba on April 21, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Wayne and Elizabeth Lagrone.

    Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Donna Pigford.

    Mrs. Lagrone is the former Lauren Pigford.

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    A daughter, Maddilyn Jean, was born to Alton and Jessie Foster of Philadelphia on April 22, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Robin and David Zeithing of Louisville and David Foster.

    Maternal grandparents are Debbie Critz of Philadelphia and Milton and Brenda Critz of Baltimore, Md.

    Mrs. Foster is the former Jessie L. Critz.

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    Latasha Gordon of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Ja’naa Cacee, born April 22, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Cary Weston, a son, was born to Cary and Candi Cox of Meridian on April 22, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Susan and Steve Dillard and Cary Cox.

    Maternal grandparents are Kevin and Jina Miller.

    Mrs. Cox is the former Candace Nicole Miller.

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    A daughter, Madison Ryleigh, was born to Kenneth and Ashley Boren of Porterville on April 22, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Joyce Graham and Ray Boren of DeKalb.

    Maternal grandparents are John and Teri Branning of DeKalb.

    Mrs. Boren is the former Ashley Branning.

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    Elliot and Heather Rush of Stonewall announce the birth of a daughter, Lillie Kate, born April 22, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Jim and Fonda Rush of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Patric and Marquetta Robinson of Stonewall.

    Mrs. Rush is the former Heather Daugherty.

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    Isabella Elizabeth, a daughter, was born to Tommy and Ericka Watson of Meridian on April 22, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Sheila Clearman of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparent is Donna and Gene Bland of Edwards.

    Mrs. Watson is the former Ericka Bland.

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    A daughter, Krislyn Amari, was born to Nina Jones of Meridian on April 23, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Linda and Willie Overstreet.

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    Raymond and Tiffany Abston of Quitman announce the birth of a daughter, Addalyn Pearl, born April 23, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Emily Wade and Paul Abston of Quitman.

    Maternal grandparents are Jimmy and Beverly Dotson of Enterprise.

    Mrs Abston is the former Tiffany Dotson.

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    Tyler Michael, a son, was born to Michael Chaney and Dana Newhouse of Meridian on April 23, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Howard “Bubba” Chaney of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Rusty and Debbie Sellers of Meridian.

    Dana Newhouse is the former Dana Jackson.

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    Barbara Spain and David Laphand announce the birth of a daughter, Diamond Unique Laphand, born April 23, 2010, at Riley Hospital.

    Paternal grandparent is Monique Laphand.

    Maternal grandparents are Felicia Robinson and Raymond Spain.

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    Serenity Miyona, a daughter, was born to Deniaka Demetrice Matthews of Meridian on April 23, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    A son, Jayden Lee, was born to Sabrina Renee Smith of Union on April 23, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparent is Carolyn Smith.

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    Tammie Shonta Wheaton of Louin announces the birth of a son, Gary Ledon Johnson, born April 23, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    A daughter, Makinley Rose, was born to Chad and Ashley Benson of Philadelphia on April 24, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Dewayne and Shelby Benson of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparents are Cecil and Sylvia Barrier of Philadelphia.

    Mrs. Benson is the former Ashley Cecile Barrier.

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    Travis Crider and Megan Waters of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Sarah Linley Crider, born on April 25, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Mike and Hope Crider of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparent is the late Cynthia Waters of Meridian.

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    Mya Simone, a daughter, was born to Terkita and Marquis Kennedy on April 26, 2010, at Riley Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Carol Ford and Micheal (Ann) Bland.

    Maternal grandparents are Fannie Nicholson and Jesse Ford.

    Mrs. Kennedy is the former Terkita Ford.

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    A daughter, Jocelyn Cate, was born to Jody and Jayme Reed of Meridian on April 26, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Sheila Phillips of Florence, Ala. and Gary Reed of Killen, Ala.

    Maternal grandparent is Debbie Phipps of Virginia Beach, Va.

    Mrs. Reed is the former Jayme Phipps.

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    A son, Cooper Easton, was born to Timmie and Jennifer Boles of Meridian on April 27, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Betty Boles of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Debbie Tipper of Meridian and A.J. Funck of Meridian.

    Mrs. Boles is the former Jennifer Funck.  

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    Ruatesha Hibbler of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Kaneeda Shaccaria LaSha Croft, born April 27, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.