Birth announcements

• Tyguanna Lee and Terrance Avery of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Amari Ashad Avery, born June 1, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Destiney Day and MarKeith Fleming of Cuba, Alabama, announce the birth of a son, Legend LaShon Fleming, born June 2, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Michiel and Dakota Wilson of Louin announce the birth of a daughter, Kaci Dean, born June 2, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Michelle Wilson and Dean Wilson.

Maternal grandparents are Amy and Jeff Griffin.

• Katlynn Strait and Dylan Whittle of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Willow Raine Whittle, born June 3, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Tanya Whittle and Tammy Whittle and Glen Whittle.

Maternal grandparents are Rocky Strait and Becky Strait.

• Jeremiah and Holly Lovett of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Lillian Grace, born June 3, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Keith and Kellie Lovett and Kim and Mike Garrett of Lauderdale.

Maternal grandparents are Don and Gerri Thrash.

• Jeffrey and Heather Swanner of Enterprise announce the birth of a daughter, Juliette Alyse, born June 5, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Melissa and Rickey Swanner.

Maternal grandparents are Sheryl Allen and Marty Hagwood.

• A son, Kohen Michael Hill, was born to Destiny Donald and Jacob Hill of Meridian on June 5, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Steve Hill and Kim Feeley of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Jenny and Joe Donald of Meridian.

• A son, Nathan Kristopher Lee Jones, was born to Amanda Neese and Kristopher Jones of Lake, on June 6, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Earl and Dollie Jones.

Maternal grandparents are Patricia and Billy Neese.

• Matthew Monk and Candice Hanna of Lawrence announce the birth of a daughter, Carmen Elizabeth Monk, born June 7, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Buffy and Jerome Sullivan.

Maternal grandparents are Sonya and Jeremy Hanna.

• Corey Holdiness and Mariah Moran of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Ariana Elizabeth Holdiness, born June 7, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are John and Kathy Holdiness.

Maternal grandparents are Greg and Terry Moran.

• Lucas and Elizabeth Quinn of Union announce the birth of a daughter, Laura Christine, born June 7, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Peggy and Granville Quinn of Union.

Maternal grandparents are Bess and Steve Carbitt of Ridgeland.

• Webster Burton and Shakeyla Brooks of Livingston, Alabama, announce the birth of twins a son, Israel, and daughter, Isabella L’Oreal, born June 8, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Jacob and Kimberly Cooley of Little Rock announce the birth of a son, Bonner Hayde, born June 11, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Paternal grandparents are Aaron and Jessica Cooley.

• Maternal grandparents are James and Trudy Robert.

• Stephen and Caitlin Maro of Marion announce the birth of a daughter, Margaret May, born June 11, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Tony and Renada Lilly of Choctaw announce the birth of a son, Kash Owen, born June 12, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Tony Lilly Sr. of Choctaw and Ronda Ragsdale of Huntsville, Alabama.

Maternal grandparents are Michael and the late Beverly Wallace of Choctaw.

• A son, Jezmen Grayson Le’Andre, was born to Jeri Moss of Gallion, Alabama, on June 12, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Michael and Amanda Harrington of Sweet Water, Alabama, announce the birth of a son, Logan Lamar, born June 12, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Michael Harrington of Florida.

Maternal grandparent is Rita McLain of Gilbertown, Alabama.

• Richmond and Haley Alexander of Union announce the birth of a son, Miles Richmond, born June 13, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Ric and Melanie Alexander.

Maternal grandparent is T.M. Heard.

• A son, Karson A’Mir Clayton, was born to Jasmine Clayton of Meridian on June 16, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Ashley Durham and William Smiley announce the birth of a daughter, Waverly Anaise, born June 17, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Monda Fountain.

Maternal grandparents are Renee’ and Ricky Durham.

• TaDarius Williams and LaKrissa Winston of Gainesville, Alabama, announce the birth of a daughter, Bella Ariana Williams, born June 21, 2019, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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