Jodi Koch and Daniel Drake of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Rayden Kade Koch, born Aug. 13, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is John Drake of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparent is Kathy Roach of Meridian.

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    Callie Jane, a daughter, was born to Bobby and Katie Odom of Meridian on Aug. 28, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Bobby and Terri Odom of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Jodie and Janice Jacobs of Meridian.

    Mrs. Odom is the former Katie Jacobs.

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    A son, Zavion T’eo Joran, was born to Jeris and Latisha Shoemake of Conehatta on Sept. 4, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Regina Shoemake and Joe Shoemake.

    Maternal grandparents are Janet Chickaway and Randall Chickaway.

    Mrs. Shoemake is the former Latisha Chickaway.

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    Tyrone Harbour and Britaine Davis of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Terri Rayann Harbour, born Sept. 5, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Debbie and Tyrone Harbour.

    Maternal grandparents are Terry and Nancy Dalton and Danny Davis.

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    Persia Marshae, a daughter, was born to Theddiaus and Latachia Robinson of Newton on Sept. 5, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Deborah Jones and the late Marcus Evans of Newton.

    Maternal grandparents are Terry and Helen Gordon of Meridian.

    Mrs. Robinson is the former Latachia Gordon.

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    A daughter, Sydnee Marie Barry, was born to Amber Barry and Jack Cleveland Davis of Sept. 5, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparents are James and Teresa Barry.

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    Lasandra Bolden and Douglas Harris Jr. of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Douglas Lanez Harris, born Sept. 5, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Exzenia and Bobby Clay.

    Maternal grandparents are Douglas and Dalphna Harris.

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    Serena Faith Tubby, a daughter, was born to Henry Hughes and Vickie Tubby of Carthage on Sept. 5, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Kaye Hughes of Philadelphia and Daggard Hughes of Louisville.

    Maternal grandparents are Rita and the late John Tubby Sr. of Carthage.

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    A daughter, A’Laysia Ny’Keria Winifred, was born to Shalanda Graham and Rodriquez Winfield of Meridian on Sept. 6, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Annie Jean Graham.

    Maternal grandparent is Sandra McCoy.

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    Zan and Carmen Tillman of Union announce the birth of a son, Sadler Reid, born Sept. 6, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Bobby and Teresa Tillman.

    Maternal grandparents are Cindy and the late Clayton Roebuck.

    Mrs. Tillman is the former Carmen Daniels.

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    Brice Turner, a son, was born to Billy and Bridgette Chisolm of DeKalb on Sept. 6, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Mary Chisolm and the late Jack Chisolm.

    Maternal grandparents are Bud and Wendy Lang and Tom Herndon.

    Mrs. Chisolm is the former Bridgette Herndon.

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    A daughter, Bailey Ann, was born to George and Shavon Darrington of DeKalb on Sept. 6, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Mrs. Darrington is the former Shavon Triplett.

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    Thomas and Debria Watson of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Deziah Avay, born Sept. 6, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Tommy and Letita Watson of Collinsville.

    Maternal grandparents are Margaret and Joe Bell of Philadelphia.

    Mrs. Watson is the former Debria Clemons.

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    Barry and Beth Ann Ward of Collinsville announce the birth of a son, Kase Benjamin, born Sept. 7, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Debbie and Anthony Price and Kendall and Aida Ward, all of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparents are Connie Mack and Beth Smith of Collinsville.

    Mrs. Ward is the former Beth Ann Smith.

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    Joshua Doyle, a son, was born to Timothy and Kimberly Hancock of Philadelphia on Sept. 7, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Doyle and Pearl Hancock.

    Maternal grandparents are Richard and Pam Burks.

    Mrs. Hancock is the former Kimberly Burks.

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    A son, Jaden Terell, was born to Jennifer Griffis of Meridian on Sept. 7, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Katherine Griffis and Marcia and Terrell Griffis, all of Meridian.

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    Tyeisha Anderson of Forest announces the birth of a son, JaMarion TaShawn Chandler, born Sept. 7, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Carson Bennett, a son, was born to Kaelyn Massey of Meridian on Sept. 7, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Jason Massey and Angela Woodham.

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    A daughter, Kinsley Marie Fisher, was born to Edwinn Fisher and Lacey Rapp of Meridian on Sept. 8, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Derek and Vanessa Weir of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Payton Reese, born Sept. 9, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Ka’niyah Lashay Nelson, a daughter, was born to Krystal Martin of Bellamy, Ala. on Sept. 9, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    A son, Jeremy O’Neal Billups Jr., was born to Satarria Moore of Newton on Sept. 10, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    David Beckham and Jacqueline Ward of Carthage announce the birth of a daughter, Hayley Elaine Beckham, born Sept. 11, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Ella Mae, a daughter, was born to Nicholas and Brandi Smith of Woodstock, Ala. on Sept. 11, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Lynn and Tomah Smith.

    Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Vickie Norton and David Hill.

    Mrs. Smith is the former Brandi Hill.

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    A son, Keanan Amaud, was born to Ashley Hunt of Preston on Sept. 12, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Chris and Naomi Hatcher of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Christopher Abel, born Sept. 12, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Mrs. Hatcher is the former Naomi Ruth Bass.