• Heather Anders and Thomas Mercer of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Ella Grace Mercer, born Dec. 5, 2014, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Karen Chaney of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are David Anders of Meridian and Sherry and Eric James of Meridian.

    • Kylie Rayne, a daughter, was born to Roy and Laurel Hunt of Meridian on Dec. 17, 2014 at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Mrs. Hunt is the former Laurel Etheridge.

    • A son, Jack Kingston, was born to Ben and April Davidson of Meridian on Dec. 17, 2014 at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Edward Davidson and the late Judy Davidson.

    Maternal grandparents are John and Mary Harper.

    Mrs. Davidson is the late April Lynn Harper.

    • Tyler Quinn and Codi Melton of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Canaan Lain Quinn, born Dec. 18, 2014 at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    • James Lester, a son was born to James and Heather Grantham of Quitman on Dec. 18, 2014 at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Mrs. Grantham is the former Heather Smith.

    • A son, Alexander Maximillion, was born to Jason and Susan Yeske of Collinsville on Dec. 18, 2014 at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparent is Catherine Lorch of Newton, N.C.

    Maternal grandparents are Sally Gaddis of Meridian and Dale Buntyn of Collinsville.

    Mrs. Yeske is the former Susan Buntyn.

    • Kimberly Amerson of Livingston, Ala. announces the birth of a daughter, Malaysha Sharnae, born Dec. 18, 2014, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    • Brielle Jenai, a daughter, was born to Janie McKenzie of Stonewall on Dec. 18, 2014 at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    • A daughter, SanCaria Zakira Overstreet, was born to Sancarius Overstreet and Zebreonia Taylor of Meridian on Dec. 18, 2014 at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    • Andrea McSwain of Decatur announces the birth of a daughter, Alandria Joyrielle, born Dec. 20, 2014, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparents are Brenda and Mochael McSwain of Newton County.

    • Emmanuel Owens Gatling II, a son, was born to Emmanuel and Quinshona Gatling of Collinsville on Dec. 22, 2014 at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Alphonzo and Minerva Gatling of McAllen, Texas.

    Maternal grandparents are Rod and Odessa Pippen of Tupelo.

    Mrs. Gatling is the former Quinshona Pippin.

    • A daughter, Aubrey Nevaeh Martin, was born to John F. Martin and Tyesha D. Harrison of Lauderdale on Dec. 22, 2014, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    • Marcus and Roshell Hopson of Lauderdale announce the birth of a son, JaMarcus Drake, born Dec. 23, 2014, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Lula Jimmison of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Gladys Carpenter of Porterville and Heartha Drake of Dekalb.

    Mrs. Hopson is the former Roshell Ford.

    • Kingston Kenyon, a son, was born to Tessica Edwards of Meridian on Dec. 23, 2014 at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparent is Tarshra Edwards of Meridian.

    • Johnika Alford, of Meridian, announces the birth of a son, Jordyan De’Vontae, born Dec. 23, 2014 at Rush Foundation Hospital.