• Michael Kennedy and Evangeline Hearne of Stonewall announce the birth of a son, Canaan Brooks Kennedy, born March 27, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Fred and Cindy Kennedy.

Maternal grandparents are Donna Fairchild and the late David Hearne.

• Rashonda Lewis and Shronn Kirksey of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Shronn Anthony Kirksey Jr., born April 15, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Andrea Bryant and Joel Kirksey.

Maternal grandparents are Jerelene Lewis and Ralph Lewis.

• A son, Mason Lee, was born to Tommy and Brooke Cress of Philadelphia on April 15, 2016, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. 

Paternal grandparents are Cindy and Ray Case and Sid Cress.

Maternal grandparents are Lee and Terry Fortnberry and Lisa Lewis.

Mrs. Cress is the former Brooke Fortenberry.

• David Conner and Catina Bell of Meridian announce the birth of a son, David Latrell Conner, born April 18, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Betty Conner and David Hicks.

Maternal grandparents are Thresea Bell and Henry T. Bell.

• A daughter, Jamilya Aneice Scott, was born to Lumontus Scott and Jessica Hudson of Collinsville on April 18, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Alexander and Chasity Zeno of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Cheilyn Grace, born April 18, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Alexander Zeno and Jenny Cobbs.

Maternal grandparents are Paul Winston and Kristie Winston.

• A son, Rueshawn James Allen, was born to Natisha Isaac and William Allen of Walnut Grove on April 18, 2016, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. 

Paternal grandparents are Leslie and James Willis of Philadelphia.

Maternal grandparents are Carl Isaac and Glenda Denson of Philadelphia.

• Silvia Orduna of Louisville announces the birth of a daughter, Angelina Mae, born on April 19, 2016, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. 

Maternal grandparent is Ora Mae Gawan of Louisville.

• A daughter, Skyland Tashay, was born to Rolonda Brown of Meridian on April 19, 2016, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

• Rashanic Smiley and Ricky Evans of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Ricky Lashun Evans III, born April 19, 2016, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Ricky Johnson and Samantha Evans of Newton.

Maternal grandparents are Darren Shirley and Latonia Smiley of Philadelphia.

• A son, Carter Blaine, was born to Lauren Harper of Meridian on April 19, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Lauren Harper and Brian Harper.

Maternal great-grandparents are Ricky Harper and Juanita Harper.

• Sharenzo Kennedy and Leslie Johnson of Marion announce the birth of a son, Titan Grey Kennedy, born April 19, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• A son, Hunter Bently, was born to Becky Monk of Philadelphia on April 19, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Joy Harris and William Monk Sr.

• Darikas and Chasity Nelson of Gilbertown, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Macy Emery, born April 19, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Carmon Jones of Toxey, Ala.

Maternal grandparents are Yulette Pearson and Mark Pearson of Melvin, Ala.

Mrs. Nelson is the former Chasity Pearson.

• A son, Carter Isaiah, was born to Patrick and Rose Boswell of Decatur on April 19, 2016m, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Joe Wayne Boswell and Martha Boswell.

Maternal grandparents are Patrick Alford and Amy Alford.

Mrs. Boswell is the former Rose Alford.

• Christopher and LeTandra Mobley of Marion announce the birth of a son, Christopher LaDawn Mobley Jr., born April 20, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Salley Jean Mobley and Howard Mobley.

Maternal grandparents are Glady Williams and Willis Williams and Paul Clark.

• A son, Lawson Montrell Grant Jr., was born to Lawson and Naomi Grant of Livingston, Ala., on April 20, 2016,a t Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Lawson Lewis and Tammy Fornter.

Maternal grandparents are Gloria and Edward Culbert and Willie Brown.

• Trey and Kimberly Harris of Newton announce the birth of a son, Treyton Howard, born April 20, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Ralph Harris Jr. and Carolyn Harris.

Maternal grandparents are Gerald and Joan Goodin.

• A son, Falon Gage, was born to Justin and Ashlyn Palmer of Meridian on April 20, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Jimmy and Virgie Palmer.

Maternal grandparents are Gary and Cheryl Newell.

• Brandon Griffin and Brianna Parker of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Brayden Noah Griffin, born April 21, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Marion Griffin.

Maternal grandparent is Valerie Naylor.

• Tiffany Gruver of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Scott William, born April 21, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparent is Terry Gruver.

• A daughter, Adleigh Anne, was born to Gloria Dillon of Lauderdale on April 22, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Marcie Dillon and Richard Joles.

• Madelyn Castillo of Quitman announces the birth of a son, Easton Daniel, born on April 22, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparent is Kim Walden Castillo of Quitman.

• Twins, Zaiden Ty’Reke and Zaria Ti’Leah Pollard, were born to Jamikah Benamon and James Pollard of Kemper on April 22, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Barbara Harrison.

Maternal grandparents are Annie Ruth Pollard and Sam James Pollard.

• Chad and Kristi Smith of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Emma Leigh Glen, born April 23, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Rebecca Smith of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Mark and Robin Greer of Meridian.

• A son, Ian Emery, was born to Matthew and Beth Graybill of Meridian on April 23, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Jarnissha Bennamon of DeKalb announces the birth of a son, Julian Jaden, born April 23, 2016, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Albert and Clementine Butler of Lauderdale.

Maternal grandparents are John and Tracey Bennamon of DeKalb.