Ricky Thomas Jr. and Teresa Bennamon of DeKalb announce the birth of a son, Eli Deshon Thomas, born Dec. 3, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Ricky Thomas and Mary Thomas.

    Maternal grandparents are Sammy E. Bennamon and Mary D. Bennamon.

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    Landon Ryder Manley, a son, was born to Dale James and Bennie Manley Jr. of Pennington, Ala. on Dec. 3, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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     A daughter, Zy’Mierra Aniyah, was born to Stephanie and Martez Mason of Meridian on Dec. 4, 2011, at Anderson Reginald Medical Center.

    Mrs. Mason is the former Stephanie Stallings.

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     Talisha Lofton of Forest announces the birth of a daughter, Za’Kya Tyshunna Burkes, born Dec. 4, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    A daughter, Kamora Ashelyn, was born to Sherita Hill of Meridian on Dec. 5, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Tracy Strickland of Stonewall announces the birth of a son, Alexander Odell, born Dec. 5, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Odell and Dora Strickland.

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    Emma Rogue, a daughter, was born to David and Barbara Staszefski of Quitman on Dec. 5, 2011, at Dec. 5, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Henry and Dorothy Odom.

    Maternal grandparents are Terry and Bonnie Roberson.

    Mrs. Staszefski is the former Barbara Roberson.

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    Harold May and Laquita Long of Little Rock announce the birth of a daughter, Charity Shae May, born Dec. 5, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Harold and Joyce May.

    Maternal grandparents are Helen and Rick Long.

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    Kaleb Krishon Gowdy, a son, was born to Tomarkin Gowdy and Yakeyla Rogers of Meridian on Dec. 5, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Allen of Meridian announce the birth twin daughters, Cooper Reese and Cambree Annette, born Dec. 5, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Kenneth and Roma Allen of Preston.

    Maternal grandparents are Mr. Odie Spears Jr. and the late Dorothy Spears of Union.

    Mrs. Allen is the former Emily Spears.

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    Paige Alexandria Davis, a daughter, was born to Roshandra Cooper and Patrick Davis Jr of Meridian on Dec. 6, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Samantha McNeill of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparent is Levon Grace of DeKalb

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    A son, Jeyous Ed’ James, was born to Jeremy and Charla Wesley of Choctaw, Ala. on Dec. 6, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Mrs. Wesley is the former Charla Isaac.

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    Norman Bell Jr and Staci Frazier of Conehatta announce the birth of a daughter, Kandaleigha Krystine Bell, born Dec. 6, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Annie and Don Frazier of Ripley, Tenn.

    Maternal grandparents are Melissa Jim of Conehatta and Norman Bell Sr. of Pearl River.

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    Matthew Koch and Allison Hamilton of Meridian announce the birth of a son, William Andrew Levi Koch, born Dec. 6, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are William and Tami Koch.

    Maternal grandparents are Clay and Michelle Hamilton and Robert and Melanie York.

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     Labarron Franks Jr, a son, was born to Labarron Franks and Amy Law of Butler, Ala. on Dec. 6, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparent is Ethel Thomas.

    Maternal grandparent is Evelyn Law.

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    A son, Braylon Jayvion, was born to Brenda Reed of Meridian on Dec. 6, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Charles and Jenny Enderlin of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Lainey Elise, born Dec. 6, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Charles and Patty Enderlin of Little Rock.

    Maternal grandparents are David and Cindy Foote of Pensacola, Fla.

    Mrs. Enderlin is the former Jenny Foote.

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    Eden Arianna Robinson, a daughter, was born to George Robinson and Jacqueline Dorman of Philadelphia on Dec. 6, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are George and Brenda Robinson.

    Maternal grandparents are Jack Sullivan and Mary Jones.

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    Eli Richard, a son, was born to Chris and Stacy Moffett of Meridian on Dec. 8, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Colton and Frances Moffett.

    Maternal grandparents are Joe and Jenny McCommon.

    Mrs. Moffett is the former Stacy McCommon.

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    A son, Ke’Andre DeWayne Tillman, was born to Deanna Portis and Barry Tillman of Butler, Ala. on Dec. 8, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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    Jazmine Michelle, a daughter, was born to Jonathan and Stephanie Mosley of Meridian on Dec. 8, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Bobby and Cecelia Mosley.

    Maternal grandparents are Kenneth and Ruby Pringle.

    Mrs. Mosley is the former Stephanie M. Pringle.

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    A son, Calvin Darrell, was born to Kelly and Melissa Hamilton of Collinsville on Dec. 9, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Bobby and Chris Hamilton of Stonewall.

    Maternal grandparents are Billy and Melinda Stafford of Collinsville.

    Mrs. Hamilton is the former Melissa Stafford.

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    Shaniquwas Jones of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Shane Carter, born Dec. 9, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparents are Lamondia Hardaway and LeRoy Jones.

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    Emore Joy Moss, a daughter, was born to Eddie Moss and Ambrea Lane of Meridian on Dec. 10, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparent is Bertha Moss of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Gregory and Sandra Lane of Meridian.