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12:18 pm Saturday, December 30, 2000

Birth announcements

By Staff
Michael and Jill Johnson announce the birth of a daughter, Chloe Marie, on Nov. 28, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Johnson is the former Jill Anjanette Ochoa.
Carmen and Tim Jordan of Forest announce the birth of a son, Zachary Montana, on Dec. 1, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Jordan is the former Carmen Eaves.
A daughter, Ta'Dasha Mona Jackson, was born on Dec. 1, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital to Vareeta M. Lake of Butler.
A son, Chrishawn Miliek Thompson, was born on Dec. 1, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital to Chris Thompson and Talisa Bush of Butler.
Gregory and Alisia Noland of Union announces the birth of a daughter, Sarah Francis, on Dec. 2, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Noland is the former Alisia Norris.
Ryan and Jennifer Shelton of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Tara Leigh, on Dec. 2, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Lisa and David Marshall of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Zyhare Alexca, on Dec. 3, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Marshall is the former Lisa Hoskins.
A daughter, Destinee' Chanae, was born Dec. 3, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital to Christina Lard of Lauderdale.
Lori and Shawn Williams of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Seth, on Dec. 3, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Williams is the former Lori Todd.
Justin and Melinda Haralson of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter, Delaney Leigh, on Dec. 4, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Ben and Geraldine Haralson of Conehatta.
Maternal grandparents are Stanley Nelson of Meridian and Dianne Kendrick of Decatur.
A son, Samuel Cordell Bester, was born on Dec. 4, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital to Samuel J. Bester and Sheila E. Finkes of Meridian.
Patrick and Suzanne Ross of Hickory announce the birth of a son, Westbrooks Brand, on Dec. 4, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Joe M. Ross Jr.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Troy Brand Jr.
A son, Patrick Michael Dziekan Jr., was born Dec. 5, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center to Patrick and Jennifer Dziekan of Marion.
Paternal grandparents are Michael and Barbara Dziekan of Fredonia, Wisc.
Maternal grandparents are Thomas and Fay Knowles of Olympia Fields, Ill.
A son, Jaylen Jamaal Fox, was born on Dec. 5, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center to Taericka Temple and Erik Fox of Meridian.
Paternal grandparents are Ruth Fox and J.D. Pruitt Jr. of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Peggy and Leroy Rue and Adolph and Cheryl Porter of Meridian.
Bryan and Heather Kyle of Enterprise announce the birth of a son, Zachary Nicholas, on Dec. 5, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Roland and Linda Kyle of Enterprise.
Maternal grandparents are Russell and Cindi Brown of Meridian.
A daughter, Sheilisa Sandrean Evans, was born to Shelia Russell and Shawn Evans, both of Newton, on Dec. 5, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Bettie J. Evans of Newton.
Maternal grandparent is Gloria J. Eakins of Newton.

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