Births

• Ladarrian Blaylock and Tanisha Derrick of Newton announce the birth of a son, Triston Saddle Derrick, born Feb. 21, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Linda Blaylock.

Maternal grandparents are Travis Derrick and Tammy Roberts.

• Twin daughters, Davionna Jayleigh and Ivionna Kayleigh Turner, were born to David Turner and Latasha McElroy of Meridian on Feb. 21, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Bernice and Jimmy McElroy.

• Cory Winston and Darylesha Bush of Butler, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Addyson Skye Winston, born Feb. 21, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Larry and Vanessa Winston.

Maternal grandparent is Darryl T. Bush.

• A son, Zay’vion Quan’dre James-Ward, was born to Javon Ward and Quandrinesha James of Cuba, Ala., on Feb. 21, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Alicia Ward and Kenneth Fluker.

Maternal grandparents are Wanda James and James McCray.

• Cordaruis Coleman and Juanita Towner of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Cambria Marie Coleman, born Feb. 21, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Robert Taylor Jr. and Veronie Flowers of Forest announce the birth of a son, Robert Lee Taylor III, born Feb. 22, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Robert Lee Taylor and Sheila Taylor.

Maternal grandparents are Virginia Clemons and Willie Flowers.

• A son, Ja’Mhir Keontae Brown, was born to Jaleen Brown and Jah’bria Brooks of Meridian on Feb. 22, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Eddie and Showanda Brown.

Maternal grandparents are Mack and Carlotta Larkin.

• Shelby Gore of Philadelphia announces the birth of a daughter, Ava Marie, born Feb. 22, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Barbara Gore and Mark Gore of Philadelphia and Juanita Free and Doyle Free of Vardaman.

• Jav’eion and Erica Smith of Toomsuba announce the birth of a daughter, Abigail, born Feb. 22, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Chanel Smith.

Maternal grandparents are Rose and Jame Morgan.

• A son, D’monii Markell Kesharri, was born to Leyshaun Davis of Union on Feb. 22, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparent is Nancy Haynes.

• Brittney Clayton of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Caydance Lea, born Feb. 23, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Carrie and Jelani Brown.

• Jessie and Rolanda Patrick of Forest announce the birth of a son, Jabari Jermaine, born Feb. 23, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• A daughter, Kailyn Janae, was born to Kaisha Carstarphen of Lisman, Ala., on Feb. 25, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Jaley Gray of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Malachi Josiah, born Feb. 26, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparent is Felicia Gray.

• Jakari Davis and Bionca Woodard of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Selena East Woodard, born Feb. 26, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Sandra Davis and Maurice Mosley.

Maternal grandparents are Dorothy Woodard and Edward Woodard.

• A son, Gavin Austin, was born to Shane and Halie Day of Philadelphia on Feb. 27, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Tricia and Mike Day.

Maternal grandparents are Ben Atkinson (Joan) and Vickie Atkinson.

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