John and Denise Chaney of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Hunter Jacob, born Aug. 9, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Mrs. Chaney is the former Sheila Denise Smith.

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    Amari, a son, was born to Tavaris and Valerie Moore of Livingston, Ala. on Aug. 13, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Myra Boggs of Boynton Beach and Raymond Boyd Sr. of West Palm Beach, Fla.

    Maternal grandparents are Samuel and Mae Thomas of Vossburg.

    Mrs. Moore is the former Valerie Thomas.

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    A son, Elijah Marlin Ferguson, was born to Johnny Ferguson and Skyla Bozeman of Philadelphia on Aug. 14, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Ronald Ferguson and Carol Cumberland.

    Maternal grandparents are Bobby and Shelia Bozeman.

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    Charles and Brytnie Payne of Lauderdale announce the birth of twins, Kaleb and Corbin, born Aug. 14, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are John and Lori Payne.

    Maternal grandparents are John and Sharon Woodville.

    Mrs. Payne is the former Brytnie Elam.    

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    Ka’Marion La’Mar LaShawn, a son, was born to Naerica Jones of Meridian on Aug. 14, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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    A son, Rhakeem, was born to Tikia Chapman of Shubuta on Aug. 14, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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    Daniel and Tara Komar of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Samuel Clayton, born Aug. 15, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Ray and Kathy Komar of Bamberg, Germany.

    Maternal grandparents are Mike and June Clayton of Meridian.

    Mrs. Komar is the former Tara Clayton.

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    Ladarius Ladereon Patrick, a son, was born to Shawanda Patrick and Robby Ringo of Forest on Aug. 15, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Millie Patrick and Lee Patrick.

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    A daughter, Sariyah Kamora, was born to Shandria Anthony of Cuba on Aug. 15, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparent is Aretha Anthony.

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    Karnesha Cole announces the birth of a daughter, Nariah Patrice, born Aug. 15, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparent is Tishara Granger.

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    John and Courtney Carlisto of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Eden Anna Hope, born Aug. 16, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are John and Janice Carlisto of Beaufort, NC.

    Maternal grandparents are David Brasher and Tracy White of Ala.

    Mrs. Carlisto is the former Courtney Brasher.

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    Destiny Zykyria Rose Smith, a daughter, was born to Amanda Hill and Carlos Gatson of Meridian on Aug. 16, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Freeman Smith and Mildred Gordon.

    Maternal grandparents are Robert Hill and Sharon Taylor.

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    A son, Mason Slade Underwood, was born to Russell Underwood and Carla Loeber of Meridian on Aug. 16, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Lucky and Mitzi Underwood.

    Maternal grandparents are Lane and Mary Harper.

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    Elizabeth John and Alan Edwards of Carthage announce the birth of a son, Alan Delane Edwards Jr, born Aug. 16, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Delane Edwards and Selane Edwards.

    Maternal grandparents are Rosemary John and Errol John.

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    Zi’Kheem Sinciear, a son, was born to Laquintanette Brewster of Meridian on Aug. 19, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Otis and Sharon Cross of Kemper.

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    A daughter, Kyla Denise Steele, was born to Shalonda Windham of Collinsville on Aug. 13, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Michael and Rachel Williams of Walnut Grove announce the birth of a son, Michael Cameron, born Aug. 20, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Roger and Margie Williams.

    Maternal grandparents are Rachel and Robbie Brownlee and Darrel and Lynn Leach.

    Mrs. Williams is the former Rachel Santana Leach.

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    Lauren Elizabeth, a daughter, was born to John and Alisha Massey of Meridian on Aug. 20, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are the late John L. (Bill) and Bettye Massey of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Sam and Marcia Everett of Hickory.

    Mrs. Massey is the former Michelle Everett.

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    A daughter, Emma Paige Isom, was born to Kirstin Clegg of Philadelphia on Aug. 20, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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    Robyn Armstrong of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Rac’quel Watson, born Aug. 20, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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    Olive Grey, a daughter, was born to J. Paul and Meggan Everett of Collinsville on Aug. 21, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Phil and Barbara Harley.

    Maternal grandparents are Billy Shumate of Collinsville and Kim Shumate and Terry Williams of Collinsville.

    Mrs. Everette is the former Meggan Shumate.

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    A son, LaMerrick Martin Zane, was born to Sahinna Anderson and Phillip McMillan Jr of Philadelphia on Aug. 21, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Betty McMillan of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparents are Bruce and Trina Jim of Philadelphia.

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    Zandreya Fowler of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Zaiyden John-Alexander Rhodes Fowler, born Aug. 21, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparents are Reginald and Bridget Fowler of Meridian.

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    Harmonii Car’laysiah Simone Davis, a daughter, was born to Piquata Mineone Hill and Chavis Dequan Davis on Aug. 20, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Sabyna Davis and Bobby Burnside.

    Maternal grandparents are Angela Brown and Scottie Hill.

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    A daughter, Allie Reece, was born to David and Bridget Baird of Collinsville on Aug. 22, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Donna and Mickey Boyette of Grenada and Dennis and Janet Baird of Starkville.

    Maternal grandparents are Larry and Janis Odom of Sturgis and Harris Binegar of Durant.

    Mrs. Baird is the former Bridget Binegar.

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    Devon Miller and Kashyra Coleman of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Kalleigh Denise Breanna Miller, born Aug. 22, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.