• Michaela Rayner and Jason Rosales of Pensacola, Fla. announce the birth of a daughter, Selene-Isabel Rosales, born July 7, 2017, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Tim Simmons and Janet Simmons of Philadelphia.

Paternal grandparent is Mary Higgins of Pensacola, Fla.

• Eddie and Candace Welch of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Avery Grace, born July 8, 2017, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Margaret Gaines of Meridian and Nathaniel Pringle of Meridian.

Paternal grandparents are Eddie Rae and Maxine Welch of Grovehill, Miss.

• Zachary and Jennifer Edmonson of Pachuta announce the birth of a daughter, Paisley Amiah, born July 12, 2017, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

• J’Darrius and Jasmine Griffin of Newton announce the birth of a son, J’Darrius Dewayne Griffin, Jr., born July 18, 2017, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparent is Shonda Johnson Nix of Newton.

Paternal grandparents are Loukisha Moore of Newton and Eddie Pugh of Newton.

• Brent and Katie McMillan of Hickory announce the birth of a son, John Collier, born July 22, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are William “Bo” and Janet Clark.

Paternal grandparents are Joe and Connie McMillan.

• Michael Rue, Jr. and Shamika Thomas of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Si Yanna Takla Rue, born July 22, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• A daughter, Nataley Noelle, was born to Jonathan and Amanda Mowery, Sr. of Meridian, July 24, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Bill and Tijuanna Heblon.

Paternal grandparents are Erine and Nyoka Mowery.

• Jeffrey and Courtney Stuart of Bailey announce the birth of a son, Weston Lane, born July 25, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Lynda Warren.

Paternal grandparents are Tim and Rhonda Stuart.

• Charles Donald and Katie Roberts of Meridian announce the birth of twin daughters, Libby Michelle and London Lei Donald, born July 25, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are April Roberts and Ricky Roberts.

Paternal grandparents are Zeigh Donald and Charles Donald.

• Justin and Kelly Dorman of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Heaven Kade, born July 26, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Richard and Lynn Cobern from Poplar Creek.

Paternal grandparents are Tom and Annette Dorman of Philadelphia.

• Shawniece Sephus of York, Ala. announce the birth of a daughter, Sunlaya Rose, born July 29, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Lorraine Sephus and William Sephus from Peoria, Ill.

• Jeremy Grace Sr. and Crystal Smith of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Jeremy Charles Grace, Jr., born July 29, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Jennifer Triplet.

Paternal grandparents are Shirley Patton (Rev.)

• A son, Carter Alexander, was born to Kenneth and Brandi Copeland of Needham, Ala. on July 30, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Jimmy and Kathy Pugh.

Paternal grandparents are Tommy and Dean Copeland.

• Delvin and Christy Chapman of Hickory announce the birth of a son, Jonah Kyrie, born July 31, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Ezell and Julia Holmes.

Paternal grandparents are Henry and Lola Chapman.

• Roric Benamon and Saydee Bloomingdale of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Jordan DeShawn Benamon, born July 31, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparent is Sunshine Bloomingdale.

Paternal grandparents are Roy and Lisa Benamon.

• Michael Barefield and Hannah Seward of Little Rock announce the birth of a son, Keygan Chad Barefield, born Aug. 1, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Nichole Russell and Greg Seward.

Paternal grandparents are Hershel and Denise Barefield.

• Requita Richardson of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Mason Matthew Richardson, born Aug. 1, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Vicky and Matthew Richardson.

• Kevin and Shanice Taylor of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Kayleigh Jordan Roberts, born Aug. 1, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Wilbur and Joyce Sims.

Paternal grandparents are Robert Motton and Jennifer Roberts.

• Willie and Lynquetta Taylor of Lauderdale announce the birth of a daughter, A’Syiah Jande, born Aug. 1, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Ray and Bonnie Burton.

Paternal grandparent is Jackie Cleveland.

• Devin Armes and Lajune Williams of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Honor Marie Armes, born Aug. 2, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Latoya Williams Bell and Gary Bell.

Paternal grandparents are Colleen Armes and Tom Armes.

• Hank and Jessica Lewis of Rose Hill announce the birth of their daughter, Zelda Grey, born Aug. 3, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Richard and Mary Williams.

Paternal grandparents are Janice and Tracey Lewis.

• Shawn and Emily Beck of Waynesboro announce the birth of a daughter, Chesly Loucille, born Aug. 3, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Lynn Johnson and James Blackburn.

Paternal grandparents are Anna and Roland Beck.

• Jacob and Autumn Biffle of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Hazel Grace, born Aug. 4, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Corey Seals and Shaquandra Grace announce the birth of a daughter, Chloe Alise Seals, born Aug. 5, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Dorothy and Lonnie Thomas of Meridian.

Paternal grandparent is Regina Parker of Meridian.

• Aaron and Shanda Coleman of Louisville announce the birth of a son, Sebastian Jamell, born Aug. 5, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are James McDonald and Bernice Carter.

Paternal grandparents are Lewis Coleman and Marie Coleman.

• A son, Nolan David Turner, was born to David Turner II and Lauren Lawson, of Meridian, on Aug. 6, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are David and Daina Lawson and the late Pamela Dawn Lawson.

• Lamorrio Dale and Ariisha Wright of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Alijah Thomas Dale, born Aug. 7, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparent is Kenneth Hose.

Paternal grandparent is Stephanie Hose.

• A daughter, Quamori Divine Portis, was born to Quamaine Portis and Keeandra Dancy of Meridian on Aug. 7, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Gloria Dancy and Frank Dancy.

Paternal grandparents are Jackie Portis and Odell Portis.

• Damion Russell and Kristen Hawks announce the birth of a son, Thomas Damion Russell, born Aug. 8, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Howard T. Hawks and Maria Hawks.

Paternal grandparents are Bettey G. Russell and Buddy Russell.

• Trek and Amanda Swancey of Collinsville announce the birth of a son, Victor Klein, born Aug. 9, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Doyle and Suzanne Alawine.

Paternal grandparents are Lori and Johnny Swancey Sr.

• Ayden Temaine Ickom, a son, was born to Treven Ickom and Ashia Harris of Lake on Aug. 9, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparent is Tameki Harris.

• Perry and Jamie Buxton of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Melodie Janelle, born Aug. 9, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Evelyn and Donald Cole of Meridian.

Paternal grandparent is Gloria Buxton of Vossburg.

• Ryan and Charley Rowell of Union announce the birth of a son, Jaxon Odell, born Aug. 10, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Eric and Joyce Williamson.

Paternal grandparents are Larry and Jeanette Rowell.

• Jimecia Patrick of Forest announces the birth of a son, Carson Rashaun, born Aug. 10, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Laura Patrick and Freddie Beemon.

• Russell and Amanda Lee of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Anna Katherine, born Aug. 12, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Donald and Linda Gough of Gloucester Place, Va.

Paternal grandparents are David and Lura Lee of Meridian.

• Braxton and Courtney Boswell of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Boone Judson Boswell, born Aug. 13, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Steve and Deidre Smith of Meridian.

Paternal grandparents are Butch and Edith Boswell of Meridian.

• Shawn Mitchell Sr. and Shamekia Lashea Horne of Toomsuba announce the birth of a son, Shawn Mitchell, Jr., born Aug. 14, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Kimberly Shea Jones of Philadelphia announces the birth of a son, Ja’Cameron Traon, born Aug. 14, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Tanya Jones and Stacey Jones.