Birth announcements

• Billy and Stacy Applebee of Collinsville announce the birth of a daughter, Joyner Elizabeth, born Dec. 7, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Sylvia Carroll and Gary and Rosemary Applebee.

• Demarquis and Kaila Wilson of Meridian announce the birth of twins, Alina Iris and Dante Isaac, born Dec. 11, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Windy and Grover Mosley.

Maternal grandparents are Angela Holliday and Walton Lavern Smith II.

• Henreka Ooten and Jimmy Johnson of Newton announce the birth of a son, Rico Elijah, born Dec. 15, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• A daughter, Memphis Jane, was born to Andrew and Kimberly Wolverton of Philadelphia on Dec. 17, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Carey Gard and David Jenkins of Enterprise announce the birth of a son, Logan Cruz Jenkins, born Dec. 18, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Barbara Scott of Philadelphia announces the birth of a daughter, Harper Rayne, born Dec. 18, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Sarah Scott of Philadelphia and Homer Scott of Louisville.

• Hailey Spears and Demetrius Blackshear of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Demetrius Donsha Blackshear Jr., born Dec. 19, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Don Allen and Lisa Spears.

• A son, Kane Amari, was born to Matthew and Kehanna Holley of Walnut Grove on Dec. 19, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Patricia and McArthur McBeath.

Maternal grandparents are Kimmie Hunter and Herman Thompson.

• Michael and Nancy Ellis of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Maliyah Alena, born Dec. 20, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Sandra Ellis of Meridian and Michael and Virginia Stewart of Maryland.

Maternal grandparents are Darren Powell of Houston, Texas and the late Lena McDonald of Meridian.

• Kurstyn Comans and Charles Smith Jr. announce the birth of a daughter, Alaijah Lynn Smith, born Dec. 20, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Selita Walker.

Maternal grandparents are Carol Swanner and Lamar Comans.

• Misty Eakes of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Hazel-Brooke Grace, born Dec. 20, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Adrian and Rebecca Woodard of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Savanna Grace, born Dec. 20, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Lisa and Steve Berdami.

Maternal grandparent is Cind Harper.

• Todd Turbville and Magen Carlisle of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Emily Adele Turbville, born Dec. 21, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Gary and Martha Turbville.

Maternal grandparents are Hayes and Bobbie Carlisle.

• Earnest Norwood and Willie McDonald of Morton announce the birth of a daughter, Rihanna Nicole Norwood, born Dec. 21, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Ruby and Renda Marie Norwood.

Maternal grandparent is Norma Jean Harrison.

• Anthony Lewis and Jada Moulds of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Anthony Joseph Jr., born Dec. 21, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparent is John Moulds of Meridian.

• Joshua and Keianah Bucklew of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Jason Dean, born Dec. 21, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Amanda and Ronnie Beavers.

• Ida Irby of Little Rock announces the birth of a daughter, Adalynn Grace Manasco, born Dec. 22, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Cheryl and Donnie Manasco.

• Christopher and Christina McGuire of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Sheyenne Peacelilly, born Dec. 22, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Kathy and Mark Busby and Christopher McGuire Sr.

Maternal grandparents are Diana Brooks and William Taylor of Meridian.

• Claudio and Senecia Irias of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Cairo Enrique, born Dec. 23, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Claudio Irias and Elisabeth Campello.

Maternal grandparents are Sinnessa Wilburn and David Jackson.

• Jacob and Lauren Caine of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Charley Blake, born Dec. 23, 2018, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Jill Gosa and Tommy Caine.

Maternal grandparents are Brenda Hayes and Rusty Harrison.