Birth announcements

Published 5:15 pm Thursday, December 5, 2019

• Blake and Hailey Gunn of Enterprise announce the birth of a daughter, Blakelyn Rayne, born Oct. 4, 2019, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Sam and Angie Smith of Enterprise and Scotty Gunn of Enterprise.

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Maternal grandparents are Stephanie Messina of Stonewall.

Mrs. Gunn is the former Hailey Hearn.

• Lee and Savanna Shields of Sweetwater, Ala. announce the birth of a daughter, Oaklyn Grey, born Oct. 7, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Sammy and Jada Shields.

Maternal grandparents are Brent and Angela Powell.

Mrs. Shields is the former Savanna Powell.

• Kyle and Jodi Rutledge of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Lydia Grayce, born Oct. 8, 2019, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Tim Rutledge and Carla and Billy Dorman.

Maternal grandparents are Keith and Angie Hales and Margie and Leonard Dean.

Mrs. Rutledge is the former Jodi Hales.

• Bernecia Smith and Lasteuen Hill of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, La’Nina Tiahnu Hill, born Oct. 11, 2019, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Steve Hill of Kemper Co.

Maternal grandparents are Pamela Clayton and Timothy Smith of Meridian.

• Phillip Johnson and Vanisha Harper of Lake announce the birth of a daughter, Ka’Leyah Shakora Johnson, born Oct. 13, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Khiry Hudson and Alesia Sims of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Kion Diaunte Hudson, born Oct. 13, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Jacob and Donna Melton of Enterprise announce the birth of a daughter, Aria Rae, born Oct. 16, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Domonic Sr. and Kristin Jenkins of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Austin Roger, born Oct. 16, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Jonathan and Cassie Jacobs of Lawrence announce the birth of a daughter, Mara Jolee, born Oct. 16, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Tyler and Amy Covington of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Hayes William Covington, born Oct. 16, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Al and Kathy Covington.

Maternal grandparents are Allan and Diane Tolleston.

• Angelica Rhodes and John Watford of Morton announce the birth of a daughter, Ambrosia Imani Watford, born Oct. 16, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• A daughter, Adley Brooke, was born to Adrian and Taylor Gilbert of Shubuta on Oct. 17, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Danny and Amanda Gilbert.

Maternal grandparents are Alan Smith and Tena Smith.

Mrs. Gilbert is the former Taylor Smith.

• Lucas and Brittany Grantham of Porterville announce the birth of a daughter, Palmer Lee, born Oct. 17, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Ljharica Taylor of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Aiden Kai Taylor, born Oct. 18, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Jeffery and Charity James of Shubuta announce the birth of a daughter, Cheyanne Blaze, born Oct. 18, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Jerry and JoeAnn James.

• Frederick Fletcher and Krystal King of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Maci Ella Grace Fletcher, born Oct. 18, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Richard Ella Fletcher.

Maternal grandparents are Ricky and Rita King.

• La Tausha Hawkins of Newton announces the birth of a daughter, A’Miyauh Ja’naye Hawkins, born Oct. 19, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Jennifer McCluney.

Maternal grandparent is Teresa Hall.

• Tabitha John and Robert Jones of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Paislee Rae Jones, born Oct. 21, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Harold and Randi Reid.

• Briandia Little and Terrance Scarborough of DeKalb announce the birth of a son, Emmanuel Kavarian Little, born Oct. 21, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Christopher and Kayla Butler of Meridian announce the birth of a son, River Hayes, born Oct. 21, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Peewee and Doris Butler.

Maternal grandparents are Ottie and Lisa Monk.

• Carlie Dean and Fredrick Mollett of Chunky announce the birth of a son, Judson Wayne, born Oct. 22, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Errin and Tammy Moffett.

Maternal grandparents are Richard and Leslie Dean.

• Jonathan and Megan Alford of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Maebry Kayte, born Oct. 22, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• A daughter, Brooklyn Danielle Smith, was born to Kiala Lawson and Deandrae Smith of Quitman on Oct. 23, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Timothy and Deborah Moore of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Roxanna Mechelle, born Oct. 23, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Kristina Marie Luther of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Willow Delilah Trinity, born Oct. 24, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Aerial Sade Henry of Philadelphia announces the birth of a son, Jayen Cee, born Oct. 24, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Jeremy and Meilii Dade of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Ariana Noelle, born Oct. 25, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Viola and James Dade of Hickory.

Maternal grandparents are Ethel Tumbliingand Donnie Jordan Sr.

• Dallatesha Dixon of Philadelphia announces the birth of a son, Draven K’de Dixon, born Oct. 25, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Aaron and Amie Windham of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Bennett Michael, born Oct. 25, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are John and Karen Windham.

Maternal grandparents are Michael and Jane Clayton.

Mrs. Windham is the former Amie Clayton.

• Tawanda Hill of Cuba, Ala. announces the birth of a daughter, Ava Angel, born Oct. 25, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Deloris Horn.

• Lideatrick Griffin and Caitlyn Wilson of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Li’Chasten Amir Griffin, born Oct. 25, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Harold and Elizabeth Peters of Collinsville announce the birth of a son, Aiden Case, born Oct. 29, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Cordell Williams Sr. and Tyesha Harrison of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Lauren Ann Williams, born Oct. 30, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Don Gordon and Mary Ann Williams of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Leon and Angie Harrison of Heidelberg.

• Marcus Anderson and Haley Heritage of Linden, Ala. announce the birth of a daughter, Trinity Serenity Anderson, born Oct. 31, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Teresa and Michael Lamb and Preston and Alicia Wynn and Preston Wynn.

Maternal grandparents are Guy Garza and Mary Garza.

• Ebony Jasper of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Zion Da’nora Jasper, born Nov. 1, 2019, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Debbie Bivens of Meridian and Dennis Jasper of Laurel.

• Chiquita Slaughter and Joshua Stewart of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Alvin Jermaine Stewart, born Nov. 5, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Joshquela and Lathesia Houston of DeKalb announce the birth of a son, Ja’Quavion Leglenn Houston, born Nov. 6, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Dominique Boose and Terrence Norman of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Landrei Norman, born Nov. 7, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Frank and Shirley Norman.

Maternal grandparents are Adrien Dubose and Darrin and Demetria Gordon.

• Zachary and Chelsea Gaines of Toomsuba announce the birth of a daughter, Lily Wren, born Nov. 7, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are William and Lisa Gaines.

Maternal grandparents are James and Shonna Dunkerson.

Mrs. Gaines is the former Chelsea Dunkerson.

• Timothy and Amanda Prewett of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Landon James, born Nov. 7, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Angela and James Prewett.

Maternal grandparents are Melinda and Mike Burkeen.

Mrs. Prewett is the former Amanda Burkeen.

• Brandon and Cierra Lahr of Union announce the birth of a daughter, Kimber Greycen, born Nov. 7, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Mike Lahr and the late Kathy Lahr of Philadelphia.

Maternal grandparents are Joe and Danell Breland of Union.

Mrs. Lahr is the former Cierra Breland.

• A daughter, Rylie Merritt, was born to Jonathan and Amanda Anthony of Philadelphia on Nov. 7, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are John and Renee Anthony of Philadelphia.

Maternal grandparents are Mike and Tammy Bryant and Tim Barnett of Union.

Mrs. Anthony is the former Amanda Barnett.

• Justin and Hannah Keene of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Mabel Alice, born Nov. 8, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Michael and Linda Keene of Marion, Va.

Maternal grandparents are Alan and Kimberly Tibbetts of Quitman.

Mrs. Keene is the former Hannah Tibbetts.

• Andrew and Shala Williams of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Eleanor Roelynn, born Nov. 8, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Deborah and George Williams.

Maternal grandparents are Tammy and Joe Gilbert.

Mrs. Williams is the former Shala Smith.

• Ryan and Jessica Loper of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Jasper Flynn, born Nov. 11, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Michael and Pam Loper.

Maternal grandparents are Ricky and Jackie Sheehan.

• Cedrony Stephens and Mikayla Bell of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Miko Ichukash Hilowah Stephens, born Nov. 12, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Harry Stephens and Laura Chickaway.

Maternal grandparents are Michael Bell and Reena Bell.

• Bryan Hughes and August Duncan of Lauderdale announce the birth of a daughter, Aubrie Lynn Hughes, born Nov. 13, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Jerry and Jean Hughes.

Maternal grandparents are Steve and Rebecca Duncan.

• Anna Carrucci and Scotty Massey of Hickory announce the birth of a son, Joseph Daniel Massey, born Nov. 13, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Joe and Kathleen Carrucci.

• Dylan and Amanda Burkeen of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Rhett James, born Nov. 13, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Wendy Stevens of Collinsville.

Maternal grandparents are Danny Crocker and Doris Warren.

• A daughter, Nevaeh Mary Jane Houston, was born to Hakeem Houston and Sadie Coates of Meridian on Nov. 14, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Chandra McInnis of Laurel.

Maternal grandparent is Rita Coates of Meridian.

• Charles Smith Jr. and Kurstyn Comans of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Alizah Latonya Smith, born Nov. 14, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Selita Walker.

Maternal grandparents are Carol Swanner and Hulan Comans.

• Kristopher and Courtney Grant of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Maria Lynn, born Nov. 15, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Michael and Zaurene Grant from Blacksburg, Va.

Maternal grandparents are Jack and Patricia Boyd of Pittsburg, Pa.

• A son, Matias Chance Solomon, was born to Jamona Solomon of Conehatta on Nov. 18, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• James and Dana Skipper of Meridian announce the birth of a son, James Parker, born Nov. 20, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Kristie and Randy Skipper.

Maternal grandparents are Darrel and Darcel Phillips.

• Malik and Rebecca Pearson of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Luna Reagan, born Nov. 20, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Shema Pearson.

Maternal grandparents are Robert and Karen Muirhead.

• Mary Robertson and Treves Clark of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Treves Lee Clark Jr., born Nov. 20, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Jeremy and Adaesha Donald of DeKalb announce the birth of a daughter, Jadyn Raakel, born Nov. 21, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Gerold and Mary Donald.

Maternal grandparents are Tikisia Cole and Derrick Bohannon.

Mrs. Donald is the former Adaesha Rush.

• Rodney Todd II and Taylor Todd of Gilbertown, Ala. announce the birth of a daughter, Axel Carol, born Nov. 21, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Rodney and Michelle Todd.

Maternal grandparents are Brian and Jackie Williams.

Mrs. Todd is the former Taylor Williams.

• Antonio Naylor and Xavier Hudson of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Lizzie-Marie Grace Naylor, born Nov. 21, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Elaine Naylor and the late Lizzie Naylor.

Maternal grandparents are Wanda Bouldin and Eddie Ott.

• Jeffery and Ashley Follett of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Norah Buckley, born Nov. 21, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Reann L. Meely of Carthage announces the birth of a daughter, Raylianna Fichik Annahili, born Nov. 21, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Dianne Chickaway and Ronald Meely.

• Ryan and Kara Brannan of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Nora Rey, born Nov. 23, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Tina and Bruce Chaney.

Maternal grandparents are Jane and Robert Alexander.

• Gary Henry and Kendra Isaac of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Arkyn Nita Ittiapishi Scott Henry, born Nov. 23, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Patrick Blakley Jr. and Michelle Giles of Butler, Ala. announce the birth of a son, A’Mir Marquis Blakley, born Nov. 23, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Angel Mozelle and Patrick Blakley Sr.

Maternal grandparent is Annie.

• Lorenzo Jones and Shamika Fielder of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, K’Lynn Jesse Jones, born Nov. 24, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Briley Kimbrough and Naterrica Colter of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Kyleigh Noal Kimbrough, born Nov. 24, 2019.

• Alicia A. Lewis of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Kmari Isaac, born Nov. 25, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparent is Sonya Lewis.

• Erica Cook of York, Ala. announces the birth of a daughter, Za’ Kiyah Denise, born Nov. 25, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Carolyn and Ecoles Cook Jr.

• Larry D. Patrick Jr. and Merchante Evans of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Laila MaKenna Grace Patrick, born Nov. 26, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Dora and Larry Dean Patrick Sr.

Maternal grandparents are Lisa Earvin and Willie Evans.