Brad and Christy Buckalew of Meridian announce the birth of a son, William Reed, born Dec. 20, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Danny Reed and Linda Buckalew.

    Maternal grandparents are Barbara Faye and William H. (Billy) Scott, Sr.

    Mrs. Buckalew is the former Christy Scott.

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    Abbie Madelyn Dertinger, a daughter, was born to Carly Babb and Cody Dertinger of Philadelphia on Dec. 26, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Freddie and Carol Dertinger and Kristy and Richard Matthews of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparents are Regina and Ronnie Anderson and Randy Babb and Carol Carroway of Philadelphia.

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    A daughter, Ava Lanae Waiter, was born to Audriann Thomas and Jerry L. Waiter of Bogue Chitto on Dec. 26, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Janet and Thomas Waiter Jr. of Bogue Chitto.

    Maternal grandparents are Edwin and Susie Thomas of Conehatta.

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    Xavier and Sugeny Powe of Heidelburg announce the birth of a son, Christopher J., born Dec. 26, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Darrell and Carolyn Powe.

    Maternal grandparents are Bolivar and Maria Genao.

    Mrs. Powe is the former Sugeny Powe.

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    A’Miryah, a daughter, was born to Vanita Gordon of Lisman, Ala. on Dec. 27, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparent is Angela Gordon of Meridian.

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    A daughter, Raiden Kaile Fuller, was born to T.J. Fuller and Kayla L. Dearmon of Gilbertown, Ala. on Dec. 28, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Brenda and John Pruitt and the late Terry W. Fuller Sr.

    Maternal grandparents are Pamela Andrews and Tony Dearmon.

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    Brandon and Kelly Jo Alford of Little Rock announce the birth of a daughter, Jordyn Layne, born Dec. 28, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Ivan Alford and Sheila Alford of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparents are David and Dotsie Alexander of Little Rock.

    Mrs. Alford is the former Kelly Jo Alexander.

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    Gunner Gray, a son, was born to Corey and Lindsey Rigdon of Collinsville on Dec. 30, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Tommy and Teresa Rigdon of Collinsville.

    Maternal grandparents are William and Lisa Garner of Morton.

    Mrs. Rigdon is the former Lindsey Nicole Garner.

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    A daughter, Kaliyah, was born to Kimberly and Keandre Cunningham of York, Ala. on Dec. 30, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Barbara and Ralph Gaston of Butler, Ala.

    Maternal grandparents are Bobbie and Jessie Cunningham of York, Ala.

    Mrs. Cunningham is the former Kimberly Wilson.

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    Tyler and Nancy Walton of Marion announce the birth of a son, Russell, born Dec. 31, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Ronnie and Dianne Walton of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Neill Sloan and the late Nancy Sloan of Lake Village, Ark.

    Mrs. Walton is the former Nancy Sloan.

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    Mariyah Janae, a daughter, was born to Fallon V. Graffree of Newton on Dec. 31, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparent is Cecelia Graffree of Newton.

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    A daughter, Haylie Lynn, was born to William and Toni Bassett of Meridian on Dec. 31, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Deanna Cornish and Randy Bassett.

    Maternal grandparents are Tracy Castillo and Mike Hoop.

    Mrs. Bassett is the former Toni Lynn Hoop.

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    Raymond and Kristin Williams of Collinsville announce the birth of a son, Lowery Cole, born Jan. 2, 2103, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Michael and Sharon George.

    Maternal grandparents are Larry and Sherry Salter.

    Mrs. Williams is the former Kristin Salter.

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    Emily Marie Ward, a daughter, was born to Brittany Dees and Jason Ward of Philadelphia on Jan. 2, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Lela and Wayne Ward of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparents are Janet and Tony Whittington of Philadelphia.

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    A son, Gavin, was born to Brandon and Jessica Gomillion of Lake on Jan. 2, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Wayne Gomillion of Conehatta and Rebecca Cole of Lake.

    Maternal grandparents are Jennifer Winemiller of Lake and Jim Oakley of Jackson Center.

    Mrs. Gomillion is the former Jessica Oakley.

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    Jocquece and Rolanda Pace of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Jaylon Jocquece, born Jan. 3, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Raymond and Felicia Pace of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Betty Irby of Meridian.

    Mrs. Pace is the former Rolanda Irby.

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    Kaiynne Victoria Hayes, a daughter, was born to Jessica McKissack and Tyler Hayes of Meridian on Jan. 3, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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    A daughter, Mariah Michele, was born to Andrea and Robert Crowe of Meridian on Jan. 3, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Emma Crowe of Lauderdale.

    Maternal grandparents are Prince and Faye Ratcliff of Meridian.

    Mrs. Crowe is the former Andrea Ratcliff.

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    Brittany Cherry and Darren Smiley of DeKalb announce the birth of a son, Darrion Le Torien Smiley, born Jan. 3, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are the late David Cherry and Victoria Edwards.

    Maternal grandparents are Latonya Smiley and Darrien Smiley of Philadelphia.

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    Jaxson Blaze, a son, was born to Chea Seay of Meridian on Jan. 4, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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    A daughter, Adalynn Belle Davenport, was born to Kristin Nelson and Caleb Davenport of Meridian on Jan. 4, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Carol Armstrong of Tuscaloosa, Ala. and Greg Davenport of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Jennifer LaBoe of Meridian and Tim Nelson of Mobile, Ala.

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    Samie and Johnny Rush of DeKalb announce the birth of a daughter, Ja’Nizia Malaysia, born Jan. 7, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Frances Rush and Johnny Chamberlain.

    Maternal grandparents are Mary and Sam Odom.