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11:22 am Tuesday, December 26, 2000

Birth Announcements Dec. 10, 2000

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Michael and Jill Johnson announce the birth of a daughter, Chloe Marie, on Nov. 11, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Johnson is the former Jill Anjanette Ochoa.
A daughter, Charley Nichole, was born to Tyann and Grady Grimes of York, Ala., on Nov. 17, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Grimes is the former Tyann Sager.
Tristan Paul and Ally Megan, boy and girl twins, were born to Sam and Beth Gavin of Enterprise on Nov. 19, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Gavin is the former Beth Rolison.
A son, Isaiah, was born to Louise and Tony Clark of Meridian on Nov. 20, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Clark is the former Louise Miller.
Arlando Legene Jr., a son, was born to Sarah and Arlando Datcher of Silas, Ala., on Nov. 20, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Datcher is the former Sarah McGrew.
TuShana Anntwinet, a daughter, was born to Ruth and Tunzyann Williams of Quitman on Nov. 20, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Robert and Anntwinet McCarty of Quitman.
Maternal grandparents are Cedrus Tenor of Enterprise and the late Katie Moffett.
A daughter, Kaylan Michelle Williams, was born to Kimberly Michelle Robertson and Charles Martez Williams on Nov. 21, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Dusty Ray Cook, a son, was born to Stacy Cook and Christi Irwin on Nov. 21, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
A son, Devin Tyree, was born to Mendoza and Shenetha Clayton of Meridian on Nov. 21, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Ogie and Denise Clayton.
Maternal grandparents are Shed and Debra McAllister.
Kevin and Kelly Dearman of Collinsville announce the birth of a daughter, Lynsey Brooke, on Nov. 21, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Levi and Debby Bennett of Meehan and Jerry and Connie Dearman of Quitman.
Maternal grandparents are Mary Ann Pickard of Collinsville and Richard and Phyllis Pickard of Collinsville.
Mrs. Dearman is the former Kelly Pickard.
Malik Antoine McClellans, a son, was born to Melissa Page and Roosevelt McClellans, both of Hickory, on Nov. 21, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are B.J. Russell of Charleston, S.C. and Roosevelt MClelland of West Chazy, N.Y.
Maternal grandparent is Thaddis King of Meridian.
Parrion Sentele was born to Betty J. Fuller of Philadelphia on Nov. 21, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Andrew and Arlene Bert of Miami.
Morgan Shea, a daughter, was born to Shane and Cortney Fulton of Philadelphia on Nov. 21, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Perry and Jamie Fulton of Philadelphia.
Maternal grandparents are Nelson and Vicki Yates of Walnut Grove.
Mrs. Fulton is the former Cortney Yates.
Kaylee Michelle, a daughter, was born to Alisa Dearman and Justin Snider, both of Meridian, on Nov. 22, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Fredrick and Trudy Viser of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Lisa and David Dearman.
Sandarica La'Shaye Clayton, a daughter, was born to Tracy Walker and Willie Clayton on Nov. 22, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Elisah and Derek Harris Sr. of Quitman announce the birth of a daughter, Hailee Dawn, on Nov. 22, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Harris is the former Elisha Mixon.
A daughter, Kadaysha Shajuan, was born to Anita Williams of Meridian on Nov. 22, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Katherine Michelle, a daughter, was born to Michele and David Mardis of Forest on Nov. 23, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Mardis is the former Michele Marshall.
Qua'Darius Jeremiah Short, a son, was born to Larry D.L.D. Short and Shieca D. Hampton on Nov. 23, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Polly and Edward Talley of DeKalb announce the birth of a daughter, Hailey Renae, on Nov. 23, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Talley is the former Polly Key.
A son, Daniel Ethan, was born to Andrea and David Williams of Meridian on Nov. 24, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Williams is the former Andrea Kersh.
Phillip Ivan Jr., a son, was born to Mary and Phillip Averette Sr. of Needham, Ala., on Nov. 24, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Averette is the former Mary Varnado.
Selena Renette Nikayla Latressia Camille, a daughter, was born to Brandy and Marcus Steele Sr. of Louisville on Nov. 25, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Steele is the former Brandy Triplett.
A son, Declan Kain, was born to Yancie Miles of Philadelphia on Nov. 25, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Brendaysia LaPorcha', a daughter, was born to Brendella Wallace of Cuba, Ala. on Nov. 25, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Elizabeth Anne, a daughter, was born to Rob and Amy Lindley on Nov. 25, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Lindley is the former Amy Lynn Crossnine.
Frank and Melinda Wittwer announce the birth of a daughter, Abigail Claire, on Nov. 26, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Wittwer is the former Melinda Robertson.
Solomon Lee, a son, was born to Ricky and April Roberts on Nov. 27, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Roberts is the former April M. Baldwin.
A son, Kylan Miles, was born to Eunice Thompson on Nov. 27, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Steven Wayne, a son, was born to Kelly W. and Brandie M. Ezell on Nov. 27, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Ezell is the former Brandie Malley.
Jawarren Edward, a son, was born to Kenya Wilborn of Meridian on Nov. 27, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
A son, Lorin Thomas, was born to Penny and Lincoln Cooke of Meridian on Nov. 27, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Cooke is the former Penny Brewster.
Hunter Castin, a son, was born to Teresa and Robby Rutledge of Pachuta on Nov. 28, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Rutledge is the former Teresa Chatham.
Brian and Angel Harris announce the birth of a son, Brian DeWayne Jr., on Nov. 28, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Harris is the former Angel Yolanda Mack.
A daughter, Skylar Nicole, was born to James and Deborah Smith on Nov. 28, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Smith is the former Deborah Coral Dunn.
Skyler Ann, a daughter, was born to Dan and Kim Higginbotham on Nov. 28, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Higginbotham is the former Kim Copland.
Julie and Jose Aviles Jr. of Collinsville announce the birth of a son, Joseph Antonio, on Nov. 29, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Aviles is the former Jullie Zahler.

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