ALABASTER, Ala. – Drayton and Amanda Williams of Alabaster announce the birth of a daughter, Bellamy Violet, born Jan. 12, 2009, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Ken and Jeannine Williams of Columbus.

Maternal grandparents are Ouida Abrams of Meridian and Michael Abrams of Jackson, Fla.

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Mr. and Mrs. Shayne Mayatt of Bailey announce the birth of a daughter, Bailey Brooke, born March 14, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mayatt of Collinsville.

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hancock of Collinsville and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bosarge of Meridian.

Mrs. Mayatt is the former Kalen Bosarge.

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A daughter, Gracie Jane, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Danny Joyner of Meridian on April 9, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Sandra Joyner and the late Lester D. Joyner.

Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Mary Jane Ball.

Mrs. Joyner is the former Kim Ball.

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Aiden JaMil, a son, was born to Arthur and Jaclyn Hood of Meridian on April 10, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Roy and Lavoria Allen of Los Angeles, Calif.

Maternal grandparents are Lee Hammock of Gholson and Lula Chamberlin of Preston.

Mrs. Hood is the former Jaclyn Chamberlin.

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A son, Landon Gaberial Hudson, was born to Chantille Shereene Hudson of Meridian on April 13, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparent is Georgia Hudson of Meridian.

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Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ward of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Chance Eli, born April 13, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Leroy and Deloris Ward.

Maternal grandparents are Pat and Danny Todd.

Mrs. Ward is the former Christina Braswell.

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A daughter, Ava Lofton, was born to Will and Jaime Jones of Oxford on April 13, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Jones of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. James Purdy of Meridian.

Mrs. Jones is the former Jaime Purdy.

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Isabella Marie, a daughter, was born to Sarah Crosley of Meridian on April 14, 2009.

Maternal grandparents are Steve and Tracy Crosley of Morrison, Tenn., and the late Gretchen Crosley.

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Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Montealegre of Lauderdale announce the birth of a daughter, Alina Michelle, born April 14, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Luis and Stella Montealegre of Atlanta, Ga.

Maternal grandparents are Mike and Carol McDonald of Kingsport, Tenn.

Mrs. Montealegre is the former Gina Bethany.

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Marquita Clark of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Mahyia C’nae, born April 14, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Willie and Patricia Clark of Meridian.

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A son, Ayden Jay McMillan, was born to Erica Frazier of Philadelphia on April 14, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Irene and Elvie Frazier.

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Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Robinson of Union announce the birth of a son, Dylan Slade, born April 14, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Linda Robinson of Union and Michael Robinson of Alabama.

Maternal grandparents are Joe and Lisa Eaves of Meridian.

Mrs. Robinson is the former Tammy Eaves.

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Serenity Akira Joy Nelson, a daughter, was born to Sabrina Essix of Meridian on April 14, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparent is Brenda Essix of Meridian.

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Cami Hickman of Philadelphia announces the birth of a son, Lucas Seth Allen, born April 14, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Ashley Dawn John of Choctaw announces the birth of a daughter, Kyra Paige, born April 15, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Felton and Beverly John of Conehatta and the late Frances Allen.

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A daughter, Azayleah Alexis Dixon, was born to Carla Mingo of Carthage on April 15, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Glenn Martin Sr. and Tammy Mingo.

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Troy Burge Jr., a son, was born to Kimyata McWilliams of Meridian on April 16, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Kietta Nickelson of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Q’Marrius Hill, born April 17, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparent is Fannie Nickelson of Meridian.

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Skylar Diane Davis, a daughter, was born to Yolanda Thomas of Meridian on April 18, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Earnest and Rose Porter.

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Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Hatcher of Collinsville announce the birth of a daughter, Brinley Elizabeth, born April 19, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Bill and Jeri Hatcher.

Maternal grandparents are Pete and Barbara Vinzant.

Mrs. Hatcher is the former Misty Vinzant.