• Robert and Whitney Gabel of Meridian announce the birth of twins, Joseph Michael and Elizabeth Joy Ann, born July 17, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Bob and Deb Gabel of Independence, Mo.

    Maternal grandparents are Debbie and Chris Middleton of Kansas City, Mo.

    Mrs. Gabel is the former Whitney Middleton.

    • Treyden Martez Gowdy, a son, was born to Sharnessia Dale and Dontedric Gowdy of Scooba on July 18, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Marilyn Moore and Dontez Clark.

    Maternal grandparents are Shirlene McCoy and Kelvin Dale.

    • A son, Keirris Ricks, was born to Kali Ricks and Keirris Brown of Newton on July 19, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Darlene Brown and Julius Ricks of Newton.

    Maternal grandparents are Diana Hall and Annie Durr of Newton.

    • Ruby John of Philadelphia announces the birth of a son, Bryceton Seth, born July 20, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Loena Cotton and Charles Amos.

    Maternal grandparents are Claudine and Richard John.

    • Colbie Rae, a daughter, was born to Mike and Tiffany Rice of Toomsuba on July 22, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Dianne Boren and Michael Rice.

    Maternal grandparents are Randy and Nita McCary.

    Mrs. Rice is the former Tiffany Renee McCary.

    • A son, Terry Riot, was born to Terry and Brittany Armond of Meridian on July 23, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Jeff and Sherrin Cherry and Joe and Patty Pike.

    Maternal grandparents are Bruce and Joy Akin.

    Mrs. Armond is the former Brittany Akin.

    • Sam and Hali Morgan of Meridian announce the birth of a son, John Maddox, born July 23, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are John and Ruby Morgan of Butler, Ala.

    Maternal grandparents are Theresa Kirkland of Meridian.

    Mrs. Morgan is the former Hali Hamrick.

    •  La’Darrius Markel Armstrong Jr., a son, was born to JaKwanza Hubbard of Meridian on July 23, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Rena McClelland of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Shannon Scott and Vidal Hubbard of Meridian.

    • A son, Frankin Robert, was born to Mark and Nancy Davis of Meridian on July 24, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Kent and Amy Davis of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Kit and Nancy Francis of Charleston, W.Va.

    Mrs. Davis is the former Nancy Anne Francis.

    • Elroy and Evangeline King of Conehatta announce the birth of a daughter, Iylah Grace, born July 25, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are the late Adair and Emma King.

    Maternal grandparents are James and Etta Johnson.

    Mrs. King is the former Evangeline Johnson.

    • Parker Lee, a son, was born to David and Jessy Najera of Meridian on July 25, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Roger and Kelly Menard.

    Maternal grandparents are Calvin and Terry Lott.

    Mrs. Najera is the former Jessy Lott.

    • Derrick Ennis and Derricka Lewis of Union announce the birth of a daughter, D’Jerricka Igenaii Ennis, born July 26, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Oder Mae Lewis and Paul McBeath of Philadelphia.

    • Mark Everette Billie, a son, was born to Scottie Billie and Inesa Wallace of Philadelphia on July 27, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    • A son, Hayden Blaine, was born to Frankie and Mandy Farrow of Philadelphia on July 27, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Judy Farrow and the late Jack Farrow of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparents are the late David Petty of Lindale, Texas and the late Lynn Ingram of Philadelphia.

    Mrs. Farrow is the former Mandy Petty.

    • Alicia Smith of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Ta’Neja L. Smith, born July 27, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Amanda Smith of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Annie and James Smith Meridian.

    • Peyton Christine, a daughter, was born to J.D. and Alexa Shelton of Meridian of July 29, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Joyce Rutledge of Meridian and Daniel Shelton of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Charlie Shifter of Folsom, La. and Susan Fields of Calvert City, Ky.

    Mrs. Shelton is the former Alexa Shifter.

    • A son, Gunner Hayes McAdory, was born to Wesley McAdory and Ashley Stanley of Louisville on July 29, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    • A daughter, Rayniki Toni, was born to Tony and Betty Hamilton of Clarke on July 30, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Minnie and Charles Nelson of Clarke.

    Mrs. Hamilton is the former Betty Lynch.

    • Jenelle Hopson of Toomsuba announces the birth of a son, Tamarion Rayveon, born July 30, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Bernestine Hopson and Willie Hopson of Toomsuba.

    • Jona Brody Snow, a son, was born to Randy Snow and Christine Therrien of Forest on July 30, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are David Dearing and Teresa Dearing.

    Maternal grandparents are Donald Therrien and Darlene Culpepper.

    • Dionna Mack and Cameron Deon Stevens of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Cameron Stevens, born July 31, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Valencia Grace of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparent is Constance Grace of Meridian.   

    • Avery, a son, was born to Anna Hardy of Walnut Grove on July 31, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparent is Lisa Mae Lewis of Walnut Grove.

    Anna Hardy is the former Anna Willis.

    • A son, Eli Anthony, was born to Johnathan and Leslie Patrick of Collinsville on July 31, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    • Nehemiah Matthews and Angie Bridges of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Amiri Lorrissa Ann Matthews, born July 31, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.