A son, Mason Lynn, was born to Joshua and Michelle Pratt of Meridian on Jan. 4, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Lynn and Cathy Pratt.

    Maternal grandparents are Michael and Angela Colburn.

    Mrs. Pratt is the former Michelle Colburn.

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    Johnny and Rebecca Kilgore Jr. of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Johnny Mark Kilgore III, born Feb. 14, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Jim and Kym Bosfield of Toomsuba and Johnny and D.J. Kilgore Sr. of Newton.

    Maternal grandparents are Terry and Cindy Boswell of Moselle.

    Mrs. Kilgore is the former Rebecca Lynne Boswell.

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    Strykar Haze, a son, was born to Warren and Michelle Hollingsworth of Lake on Feb. 14, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Byron and Nancy Hollingsworth of Lake.

    Maternal grandparents are Larry and Liz Parks of Newton.

    Mrs. Hollingsworth is the former Laura Michelle Parks.

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    Jacques and Simone Henry of Meridian announce the birth of twins, Elise and Elonah, born Feb. 15, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Martius and Sharon Henry of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Frankie and Sonja Hardy of Daleville.

    Mrs. Henry is the former Simone Latreese Hardy.

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    Amari Leigh, a daughter, was born to Whitney Morrison of Meridian on Feb. 18, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    A daughter, Anna Claire, was born to Steve and Shawnda Grace of Collinsville on Feb. 19, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Mrs. Grace is the former Shawnda Ann Mitchell.

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    Shannon and Monickala Nicholson of Newton announce the birth of a son, Jaheim, born Feb. 19, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Deborah Nicholson of Jasper.

    Maternal grandparent is Mandy Ellis of Newton.

    Mrs. Nicholson is the former Monickala Ellis.

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    Christian Michael, a son, was born to Rony and Shalane Harden of Meridian on Feb. 19, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Debra Houston of Washington, D.C. and Rony and Cynthia Harden Sr. of Kodiak, Ark.

    Maternal grandparents are Ann J. Adams of Meridian and Willie E. Adams of Collinsville.

    Mrs. Harden is the former Shalane Adams.

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    Marlee Jane, a daughter, was born to Josh and Priscilla Miller of Quitman on Feb. 19, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Bobby and Patsy Miller of Quitman.

    Maternal grandparents are Ron and Sara Jane Smith of Brandon.

    Mrs. Miller is the former Priscilla Smith.

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    A daughter, Layla Macedees, was born to Kelly and Rachel Brown of Collinsville on Feb. 19, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparent is Kelly Brown Sr. of Collinsville.

    Maternal grandparent is Judy Rowe of Meridian.

    Mrs. Brown is the former Rachel Rowe.

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    Kristopher Hall and E’Trareo Warren of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Karter Ray Hall, born Feb. 19, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Richlyn Klaire Mars, a daughter, was born to Richard Mars and Lindsey Stewart of Toomsuba on Feb. 20, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    A son, K’Darrian Damonii, was born to Cadrienne Griffin of Philadelphia on Feb. 20, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Charles and Cristen Sullivan of Stonewall announce the birth of a son, Ayden James, born Feb. 21, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Dale and Janice Roberts of Tacoma, Wash.

    Maternal grandparents are Chuck and Cathie Winkler of Jacksonville, Ark.

    Mrs. Sullivan is the former Cristen Winkler.

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    Braylon Gary, a son, was born to Eric and Stephanie Houston of Meridian on Feb. 21, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Mrs. Houston is the former Stephanie Harber.

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    A son, Tristan Zachary Wayne, was born to Phillip and Sherry Land of Hickory on Feb. 22, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Terry and Rosemary Land of Pennington, Ala.

    Maternal grandparents are Mark and Rhonda Farmer of Hickory.

    Mrs. Land is the former Sherry Farmer.

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    Jonathan and Lacie Fulcher of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Allie Jeanette, born Feb. 22, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Mrs. Fulcher is the former Lacie Walters.

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    Emma Grace, a daughter, was born to Joetta Chandlee of Union on Feb. 22, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Sue Stuart and the late Ed Stuart of Porterville.

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    A daughter, Mariah Deshunti Wright, was born to Marcus Wright and Stephanie Nelson of Marion on Feb. 24, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Demarkus Baylor and Brianna Burrage of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Kenan Donte’ Baylor, born Feb. 24, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Brycen Ta’Shun, a son, was born to Kneisha Russell of Union on Feb. 24, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Felicia and Carey Harmon if Union.

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    A daughter, Adalyn Brooke, was born to Joshua and Aimee Spence of Collinsville on Feb. 24, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Mrs. Spence is the former Aimee Chesney.

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    Devon and Jessica McKernan of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Calvin Ray, born Feb. 24, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Laurie and Troy McKernan.

    Maternal grandparents are Vicki and Steve Bullock.

    Mrs. McKernan is the former Jessica Bullock.

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    Miracle Monea, a daughter, was born to April Lanier of Meridian on Feb. 24, 2013, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    A son, Jonathan Reed, was born to Greg and Lisa Nowell of Philadelphia on Feb. 25, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Joe and Janie Nowell of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparents are Ray and Ruby Williams of Newton.

    Mrs. Nowell is the former Lisa Carol Williams.

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    Frances Nickson of York, Ala., announces the birth of a son, Jayceon Micah, born Feb. 26, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparents are Mary Nickson and Eddie Croom of York, Ala.

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    Avery Claire, a daughter, was born to Jason and Jonni Myers of Philadelphia on Feb. 26, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Greg Myers of Pensacola and Bill and Renetia Holloway of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparents are Larry and Judy Wilson of Philadelphia.

    Mrs. Myers is the former Jonni Wilson.