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1:21 pm Saturday, June 16, 2001

Birth Announcements

By Staff
Akaylia Sanders and Eric Stribling announce the birth of a daughter, Arayvon Mon Stribling, on May 12, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Twins, Sintrica TyKeria and Samuel Sintrell, was born May 12, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital to Aretha Anthony of Toomsuba.
A daughter, Marly Brianna, was born May 12, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital to Kim and Marcus Johns of Marion.
Mrs. Johns is the former Kim Avera.
Wendy Warren and Eric Mosley of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Anna Maria, on May 12, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Shon and Alicia Willis of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Shontonia "Shon" Willis Jr., on May 13, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are the Rev. John and Linda Willis of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Robert and Viola Townsend of Indanola.
Mrs. Willis is the former Alicia Michelle Townsend.
A daughter, Quenjasmine Nicole Perrien, was born May 13, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital to LaKesha Ratcliff and Marcarlous Perrien of Meridian.
LaKeisha Neal of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, La'Raven Ar'Briana, on May 13, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Chris and Kimberly Roberts announce the birth of a daughter, Parker Allison, on May 14, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Roberts is the former Kimberly Ellis.
Terry and Nedra Kelly announce the birth of a son, Ralph Jared Thomas, on May 14, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Kelly is the former Nedra Britt.
A daughter, Alayna "Ally" Marie, was born May 14, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center to Joseph and Michelle Smith of Meridian.
Paternal grandparents are Phillip and Marie Smith of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Donna Thomas and Larry Tucker, both of Quitman.
Mrs. Smith is the former Michelle Denise Tucker.
A daughter, Zoie Rivers, was born May 14, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center to David and Melissa LaBelle of Meridian.
Paternal grandparents are John and Joyce LaBelle of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Marty and Lynne Romero of Toomsuba.
Mrs. LaBelle is the former Melissa Romero.
A daughter, Katelynn Elizabeth, was born May 15, 2001, at Riley Hospital to Scott and Shirley Bassett.
Mrs. Bassett is the former Shirley Kathleen Stewart.
Sherece Thedford and Derickus Stringfellow of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Dorrian Vishaun Stringfellow, on May 15, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Annie Stringfellow and maternal grandparent is Betty Thedford, both of Meridian.
Yolanda and Michael Price of Scooba announce the birth of a son, Jalen Marquez, on May 15, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Leroy Friloux of DeKalb and maternal grandparent is Ruby N. Richardson of Scooba.
Mrs. Price is the former Yolanda Friloux.
A daughter, Lexis Grace Pittman, was born May 15, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center to Kevin Pittman and Joan Porter of Rose Hill.
Paternal grandparents are Junior Pittman and Alene Simpson.
Maternal grandparents are Elaine Porter and Mr. and Mrs. John Porter.
Stephanie Gathright and Ricardo Bell announce the birth of a son, Ricardo Sanchez Bell Jr., on May 15, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Elois Bell and Billy Ray Cambell of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are the Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Gathright of Columbus, Ga.
Marian and Carlos Roncali of Lawrence announce the birth of a son, Braxton Lane, born May 15, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Roncali is the former Marian Chaney.
Elizabeth Vittorio and Fred Scarbrough of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Natiley Ann Scarbrough, born May 15, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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