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6:54 pm Saturday, July 7, 2001

Birth Announcements

By Staff
A daughter, Alannah Jean Smith, was born to Amanda Fletcher and Steven Smith of Meridian on June 14, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Estella Johnson of Louisville announces the birth of a son, Markevies Daeshun, born June 14, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Tyler Pharez Dewayne Bedford, a son, was born to Lekete Bedford and Tommy Evans, both of Newton, on June 14, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents is Keicia Bedford of Winstonville.
Maternal grandparents are Robert and Effie Evans of Newton.
A son, Adam Chandler, was born to Brian and Brandy Gray of Gilbertown, Ala., on June 14, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Kenny Gray of Needham, Ala., and Becky Daw of Slidell, La.
Maternal grandparent is Loyl Coody of Gilbertown, Ala.
Mrs. Gray is the former Brandy Coody.
Kim and Brooks Gray of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Olivia Anne, born June 15, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Gray is the former Kim Bradford.
A son, Harvey Gresham, was born to Julie and Gresham Griffin of Meridian on June 15, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Dianne and Butch Griffin.
Maternal grandparents are Nedra Woodruff.
Mrs. Griffin is the former Michalle Everett.
Alison Elizabeth, a daughter, was born to Layton Cheshire and Stefane Woodham, both of Meridian, on June 15, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Mary Crosby of Jacksonville, Fla., and Buddy Cheshire of Lake City, Fla.
Maternal grandparents are Mary K. Woodham and Roger Dale Woodham, both of Meridian.
Lisa and Steven Palazzo announce the birth of a son, Barrett Leyton, born June 16, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Palazzo is the former Lisa Michelle Belvin.
Alan and Misty Gray announce the birth of a daughter, Kristen Alyse, on June 16, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Gray is the former Misty Todd.
Deadra and Jason Stokley of Silas, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Katelyn Alexis, born June 16, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Stokley is the former Deadra Boykin.
Lisa Triplett of Philadelphia announces the birth of a son, Bralynn K'Un Crockett, born June 16, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Marcy and Jackson Breazeale of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Natalie Grace, born June 16, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Joshua Dylan, a son, was born to David and Monica Moffett of Collinsville on June 16, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Boby and Zelda Moffett of Meridian.
Maternal grandparent is Shirley Koch of Meridian.
Mrs. Moffett is the former Monica Koch.
Henry and Allison Burt of Louisville announce the birth of twins, Micheal Delane and Micheala Elizabeth, on June 17, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are James Howard and Debbie King and Henry Burt Sr..
Maternal grandparents are Peggy Wallace and the late Kenneth Wallace.
Mrs. Burt is the former Allison Leigh Wallace.
William Brant, a son, was born to William O. and Christine Yeh Barham of Meridian on June 18, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are O.C. and Ruth Barham of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Jenny Yeh of Meridian and the late Joe Yeh.
Mrs. Barham is the former Christine Yeh.
A daughter, Tearaney Ari, was born to Grady DeMone and LaShaunda Sherese Moss of Collinsville on June 18, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Grady and Helen Moss of Enterprise.
Maternal grandparents are Anthony and Linda Steele of Collinsville.
Mrs. Moss is the former LaShaunda Sherese Steele.
Sylvia and Melvin Collins of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Raven LaShae, on June 18, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Collins is the former Sylvia May.
Hallie Beth, a daughter, was born to Kristin and Andrew Miller on June 18, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Miller is the former Krisin Rassfeld.
A son, Colin Louis, was born to Brett and Jenna Kern of Meridian on June 19, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Fred and Pam Kern of Collierville, Tenn.
Maternal grandparents are Glynna Mills of Memphis, Tenn., and John Mills of Collierville, Tenn.
Mrs. Kern is the former Jenna Mills.
John and Kimberly Mott of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Joshua Thomas, on June 19, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Ron and Betty Mott of Decatur.
Maternal grandparents are Everette and Janis Fox of Meridian.
Mrs. Mott is the former Kimberly Fox.
Chloe Katherine, a daughter, was born to Jake and Stephanie Rigdon of Union on June 19, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are James and Kathy Redi of Union.
Maternal grandparents are Michael and Linda Rigdon of Forest.
Mrs. Rigdon is the former Stephanie Reid.
Xavier Gabrielle, a son, was born to Amy and Allen Wright of Lauderdale on June 19, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Larry and Christie Gastineau of Chillicothe, Mo.
Maternal grandparents are Harry and Mary Wright of Lauderdale.
Mrs. Wright is the former Amy Lynn Gastineau.
A daughter, Savannah Grace, was born to Marshall and Michelle Abston of Butler, Ala., on June 19, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Bert and Cora Cooper of Toxey, Ala.
Maternal grandparents are Dennis and Sherryl Hebert of Mobile, Ala., and Bobbie Cummings of Franklin, Ky.
Mrs. Abston is the former Michelle Hebert.
Sidney Riahna, a daughter, was born to Chasity and Randall Pace of Meridian on June 19, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Richard and Deborah Pace of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Penny Brown of Las Vegas, Nev., and Michael Holdren of St. Marys, Ohio.
Mrs. Pace is the former Chasity Holdren.
Terry and Janice Anderson of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Tyler Ja'Darius, on June 19, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Anderson is the former Janice Ruffin.
Travis and Amy Creekmore of Union announce the birth of a son, Michael Travis, on June 20, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Elaine Rigdon of Union.
Maternal grandparents are Mike Thompson of Union and Sue Pinkerton of Toomsuba.
Mrs. Creekmore is the former Amy Thompson.
A daughter, Leah DeAnn, was born to Tony and Tammy Sessums on June 20, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Sessums is the former Tammy Vincent.
Ty'Quawn Andre'kius, a son, was born to Shayla Latsha Hatter of Meridian on June 20, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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