Cole and Vanessa Walker of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Owen Cole, born Jan. 18, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Benny and Lynne Dabbs of Laurel.

    Maternal grandparents are Alan and Marilyn Brown of Meridian.

    Mrs. Walker is the former Vanessa Brown.

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    Arielle Na’Vaeh, a daughter, was born to Ebony S. Cole of Yantley, Ala. on Jan. 20, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparent is Lawanda Cole of Yantley, Ala.

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    A daughter, Vada Marguerite, was born to John and Carrie Goodman of Ward, Ala. on Jan. 22, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Steve Goodman of Butler, Ala.

    Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Mike Perkins of Forkland, Ala.

    Mrs. Goodman is the former Carrie Perkins.

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    Shamekia and Roland McDonald of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Roland McDonald Jr., born Jan. 22, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Warden Young of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparent is Lillie Elair.

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    Brayden Jack, a son, was born to Madison Burnley and Tyler Stokes of Philadelphia on Jan. 22, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Patrick Stokes and Dawn Loper.

    Maternal grandparents are Stacy Cook and Glen Burnley.

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    Tyson Louise, a daughter, was born to Ty and Brandy Dunn of Toxey, Ala. on Jan. 22, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Suzette Dunn and the late Warren Dunn.

    Maternal grandparents are Bonnie and Jeffrey Morris.

    Mrs. Dunn is the former Brandy Louise Morris.

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    A son, Nicholas Khale Gibson, was born to Charles Gibson and Kerissa Dearman of Meridian on Jan. 23, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are James and Gloria Gibson of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Mike Dearman and Cynthia Skelton.

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    Chase Malik Willis, a son, was born to Angela Moore and Markie Willis of Philadelphia on Jan. 23, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Erwin and Georgia Willis of Louisville.

    Maternal grandparents are Felecia Boler and the late Lewis Burton of Philadelphia.

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    A daughter, Londyn Mauriyana Crawford, was born to Merchante Evans of Philadelphia on Jan. 23, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Tracey and Larry Crawford of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Lisa Garvin and Buck Evans of Philadelphia.

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    Tara Williams and Perry Eaves Jr. of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Peyton Pierre Eaves, born Jan. 25, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Tammy and Perry Eaves Sr. of Louisville.

    Maternal grandparents are Jimmy Billie and Inez Willis of Philadelphia.

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    Kaden La’trell, a son, was born to Traci Cross of Scooba and Kenneth Davis of Preston on Jan. 27, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Regina Davis of Preston.

    Maternal grandparents are Leslie and Tony Cross of Scooba.

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    A daughter, Addison Kate, was born to Thomas and Jennifer Clay of Meridian on Jan. 28, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Warren and Phyllis Clay of New Orleans and Ricky and Susan Wren of House.

    Maternal grandparents are Robert and Barbara McClure of Meridian.

    Mrs. Clay is the former Jennifer McClure.

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    Phillip and Bethany Garrett of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Tucker Moore, born Jan. 28, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are John and Amy Garrett.

    Maternal grandparents are Michael and Doris Spidle.

    Mrs. Garrett is the former Bethany Lynne Spidle.

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    Aiden De’Shun Rush, a son, was born to Tanashia Clark and Carderius Rush of Meridian on Jan. 28, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Carla King of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparent is Teddra Clark of Meridian.

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    A son, Monterryus Gordon, was born to Laresa Eades and Montario Gordon of Meridian on Jan. 28, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Joann Gordon.

    Maternal grandparent is Teyes Eades.

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    Brandon and Nikki Rives of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Ali Nicole, born Jan. 29, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Randy and Glenda Rives of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Allen and Anissa Blackburn of Union.

    Mrs. Rives is the former Nikki Brown.

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    Dillon, a son, was born to LaRita and Demetrius Barr of Meridian on Jan. 29, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Jessie White of Indianola and Percy Barr of Jackson.

    Maternal grandparents are Bernice McDonald of Noxapater and Larry Triplett of Clarkville, Tenn.

    Mrs. Barr is the former LaRita Bates.

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    A son, Messias Tyrese Allen, was born to Kalisha Thomas and Matthew Allen of Conehatta on Jan. 31, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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    Nathan Daniel, a son, was born to Sharissa Jefferson of Walnut Grove on Feb. 4, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparents are Eric and Shavna Jefferson of Walnut Grove.

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    Ericka Dean and James Edwards of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Kingston James Anthony Edwards, born Feb. 5, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparents are Larry McClelland and Shirley Dean.

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    Mahongany Allea Young, a daughter, was born to Shemakia Shonta Hersey of Meridian on Feb. 6, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Angie and Luke Ball and Dexter Wade.

    Maternal grandparent is Betty Hersey.

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    A daughter, Aaliyah Delois, was born to Jannetta Lard of Meridian on Feb. 6, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparents are Ella and Otis Lard of Meridian.

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    Jeremy Finley and LaTresa Moore of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Kinnedy Emily-Michelle Finley, born Feb. 6, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Odell Finley and Bobby and Earnie F. Thomas.

    Maternal grandparents are John Moore and Yolanda Harold of Meridian.

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    Joseph Alexander, a son, was born to Billy and Teri Breland of Meridian on Feb. 7, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Bill and Ann Breland of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Linda Maletich of Meridian Van Maletich of Ind.

    Mrs. Breland is the former Teri Maletich.