• Kimberly and Brett Harper of Collinsville announce the birth of a daughter, Lilly Kate, born Nov. 15, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Joni Thrailkill and Alana and Lelland Harper, all of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Greg Crawford of Meridian, and Cindy and Mike Hutchinson of Gilbertown, Ala.

    Mrs. Harper is the former Kimberly Crawford.

    • Destiny Marshae Smith, a daughter, was born to Melissa Smith on Nov. 16, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    • A son, Christopher Ballard III, was born to Christopher and Yesenia Smith of Meridian on Nov. 17, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Christopher and Deborah Smith.

    Maternal grandparents are Larry Gilmore of Meridian and Yolanda Palmer of Kentucky.

    Mrs. Smith is the former Yesenia Gilmore.

    • Marco and Elena Espino of Marion announce the birth of a daughter, Yaretzi Valentina, born Nov. 19, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Macario Espino and Estela Rojas.

    Maternal grandparents are Maria Elena Munoz and Tobias Perez.

    Mrs. Espino is the former Maria Elena Perez.

    • Rylan Jace, a son, was born to Jody and Kristi McCraney of Quitman on Nov. 19, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Mrs. McCraney is the former Kristi Dean Yarbrough.

    • Justin and Kim Griffin of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Gage Everett, born Nov. 18, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Charles and Diane Griffin.

    Maternal grandparents are Charles and Nancee Thompson.

    Mrs. Griffin is the former Kim Thompson.

    • A daughter, Miranda Lynn, was born to Michael and Chasity Kossey of Newton on Nov. 18, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Edmond and Glenda Kossey of Newton.

    Maternal grandparent is Kathleen Burnside of Philadelphia.

    Mrs. Kossey is the former Chasity Burnside.

    • Jordee Ja’Rya, a daughter, was born to Melvin and Wendy Jackson of Philadelphia on Nov. 18, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Bobby and Eddie Pearlie Jackson of Louisville.

    Maternal grandparents are the late Sonny Hughes and Nellie Joe of Philadelphia.

    Mrs. Jackson is the former Wendy S. Joe.    

    • A daughter, Sarah Grace, was born to Clifton and Kala Pitts of DeKalb on Nov. 19, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Bryan and Lisa Pitts of DeKalb.

    Maternal grandparents are Ken McCoy and Carla Walton, both of DeKalb.

    Mrs. Pitts is the former Kala McCoy.

    • Javier and Alanna Oregon of Quitman announce the birth of a daughter, Italy Isabella, born Nov. 20, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Miguel Oregon and Matilde Piedra of Guerrero, Mexico.

    Maternal grandparents are Lane and Sonya Lolley of Butler, Ala.

    Mrs. Oregon is the former Alanna Lynn Lolley.

    • Z’myna, a daughter, was born to Tashia Jasper and Terrence Rupert of Meridian on Nov. 20, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are B. and Jackie Rupert of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Debbie Ward and Dennis Jasper, both of Meridian.

    • A son, Hudson James, was born to Wesley and Lindsey Robinson of Quitman on Nov. 20, 2013, born Nov. 18, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Michael and Lisa Robinson of Pachuta.

    Maternal grandparents are Donald and Linda Queen of Quitman.

    Mrs. Robinson is the former Lindsey Queen.

    • A daughter, Kaidence Faith Dearman, was born to Angela McCrory and Tim Dearman of Meridian on Nov. 21, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Mike Dearman and Cindy Skelton.

    Maternal grandparent is Janet Phelps.

    • Jamari, a son, was born to Tonisha Thurman of Meridian on Nov. 21, 2013, born Nov. 18, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    • Nicholas Scott Nickey II, a son, was born to Nicholas Scott Nickey and Kaneshia Sheraine Ray of Philadelphia on Nov. 21, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Beverly Nickey and Vince O. Nickey, both of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparents are Melinda Amos and Rodney E. Ray Sr., both of Philadelphia.

    • Ellis and Veronica Black of Brandon announce the birth of a daughter, Ellisha Mi’Kaya Sarai, born Nov. 21, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Tinnie Black of Lorena.

    Maternal grandparents are the Rev. Willie Thompson and Sherry Thompson, both of Meridian.

    Mrs. Black is the former Veronica Thompson.

    • Haiden Oriana Griffin, a daughter, was born to Hailey Wilburn and Tunzyaan Griffin of Collinsville on Nov. 22, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Tijuana Griffin of Columbus.

    Maternal grandparent is Helen Sullivan of Collinsville.

    • A daughter, Brooklyn Avery, was born to William Claude and Amanda Shay Jones II of Meridian on Nov. 25, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are William C. and Judy Ann Jones Sr. of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Micheal and Sherry Gray of Meridian.

    Mrs. Jones is the former Amanda S. Crawford.

    • Josiah Malik, a son, was born to Marrisa Mitchell of Meridian on Nov. 25, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    • A daughter, Ivy Raine’ Fountain, was born to Shakara Smith and Terry Fountain of Meridian on Nov. 27, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Saftara Alberta Alston and Frank Williams.

    Maternal grandparents are Sherren Smith and Wesley Clayton.

    • Bryson Keshaun Rush, a son, was born to Kendrick Rush and Ladonna Waters of Meridian on Nov. 25, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    • Mark and Candace Harris of Union announce the birth of a son, Brycen Asher, born Nov. 25, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    • Raelynn Renee Larson, a daughter, was born to David Larson and Morgan Hillhouse of Collinsville on Nov. 25, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparent is Valorie Threadgill.

    Maternal grandparent is Teresa Maddox.

    • A daughter, Deanna Alayah Houston, was born Nov. 25, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital to Antonio Houston and Alexiea Duff of Meridian.

    • J’len Demel Holder, a son, was born to Jamal Holder and Shenika Reed of Livingston, Ala., on Nov. 25, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    • Jeremy and Cathy Hall of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Caroline Mary, born Nov. 25, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Paul Hall and Martha Pargin, both of Lawrence County.

    Maternal grandparents are Harvey and Mary Ann Ricker of Lawrence County.

    • A son, McCord William, was born to Will and Lane Evans of Hattiesburg on Nov. 25, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Bill and Kathy Evans of Quitman.

    Maternal grandparents are Tommy and Alecia Scott of Quitman.

    Mrs. Evans is the former Lane Scott.

    • Chris and Sherby Gully of DeKalb announce the birth of a son, Hunter Brooks, born Nov. 26, 2013, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Albert and Jo Gully.

    Maternal grandparents are Buddy and Hazel Bozeman.

    Mrs. Gully is the former Sherby Bozeman.

    • Robert Perkins Jr. and Amy Perkins of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Paisley Olivia, born Nov. 26, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Jakki and Robert Perkins of Edwards.

    Maternal grandparents are Annette Leger and Anthony Phillips, both of Meridian.

    • A son, Noah Alexander, was born to John and Elizabeth Nelson of Porterville on Nov. 26, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Mrs. Nelson is the former Elizabeth Davis.

    • Kenzley Skye, a daughter, was born to Miranda Salisbury of Lauderdale on Nov. 27, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparents are Jason and Julia York and Keith and Brandi Salisbury.

    • A daughter, Za’Niya Nicole Hill, was born to Jamond Hill and Norianna Haynes of Lauderdale on Nov. 27, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    • Chance and Summer Smart of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Payden Cash, born Nov. 29, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Mrs. Smart is the former Summer Lovern.

    • Mariah Denise Newsome, a daughter, was born to Rufus Newsome and Roshunda Davis of Morton on Nov. 29, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    • Ja’Cory Qua’vion, a son, was born to Euerika Thomas of Meridian on Nov. 29, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    • Dubrala and Kenyuatta Husband of Houston, Texas, announce the birth of a daughter, Brailynn Dalaiy, born Nov. 30, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparent is Virginia Husband of Richton.

    Maternal grandparent is Franyuatta Carlisle of Meridian.