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4:48 am Tuesday, August 14, 2001

Birth Announcements

By Staff
Cotilla Tooles of Lauderdale announces the birth of a son, Keymontae LaShawn, born July 16, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Kellen Kern and Barry Armstrong of Quitman announce the birth of a daughter, Kayla Michelle Armstrong, born July 16, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Ywmiko Howard and David Lewis of Needham, Ala. announce the birth of twin daughters, Breana Jakira Lewis and Keanah NyKeria Lewis, born July 17, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Yolanda Spencer and Demetric Hopson of Marion announce the birth of a daughter, Desirae Beyonce Hopson, born July 17, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
A daughter, Breonna Nicole, was born to Sandra and Coley Rogers Sr. of Cuba, Ala., on July 17, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Rogers is the former Sandra Green.
Elisabeth Harper and Frank Rader of Toomsuba announce the birth of a son, Dillon Alecsander Rader, born July 17, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Brookes and Donald Hardin of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Maggie Caroline, born July 17, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Hardin is the former Brookes Spears.
Mohanbhai and Bina Patel of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Ronak Mohanbhai, born July 19, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Patel is the former Bina Ranchasd.
A son, Kendrick DeMarion, was born to Ebony Triplett of Philadelphia on July 19, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Clancy Rose, a daughter, was born to Elise and Benton Slay of Quitman on July 19, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Slay is the former Elise McCara.
Yasheka Bester of Scooba announces the birth of a daughter, Markasious Keunta, born July 20, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandmother is Mary Little of Scooba.
Mark and Laurie Ellzey of Laurel announce the birth of a daughter, Abigail Nicole, born July 20, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Jerry Mac Ellzey and Barbara Ellzey of Laurel.
Maternal grandparents are Gerry and Brenda Ishee of Quitman.
Mrs. Ellzey is the former Laurie Ishee.
Nadia M. Rushing and Jay Jemison of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Jayquin Tyrese, born July 20, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Sherrie Jemison and Johnny Ball.
Maternal grandparents are Pauline Rushing and James Rushing.
Shawn and Lisa Gainey of Chunky announce the birth of a son, William Clayton, born July 20, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Jr. and Clarice Davidson of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Vivian Culpepper of Chunky and the late William Culpepper.
Mrs. Gainey is the former Lisa Culpepper.
A son, Christian Gage, was born to George Creel III and Katherine Scott of Quitman on July 21, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Elizabeth Ann and Douglas David Little Jr. of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Hugh Chandler, born July 21, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Little is the former Elizabeth Ann Chandler.
De'Lonte Ta'Vion Moore, a son, was born to Melissa Moore of Meridian on July 21, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Jason and Brandi Martin of Philadelphia announce the birth of twins Caden Jase, a son, and Caelan Grace, a daughter, born July 21, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Charles and Shirley Martin of Philadelphia.
Maternal grandparents are Randal and Lisa Williamson of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Martin is the former Brandi Williamson.
Vicanor Colunga and Francisca Martinez of Lauderdale announce the birth of a son, Eduardo Daniel, born July 21, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Mario Colunga of Texas.
Maternal grandparent is Tomosa Gonzalez of Mexico.
Cory Christopher Rushing and Stephanie Ann Hunter of Little Rock announce the birth of a daughter, McKaila Alexis Rushing, born July 22, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
DeShawnda and Micheal McClendon of Preston announce the birth of a son, Tyrie Jamaal, born July 22, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. McClendon is the former DeShawnda Clark.
Junior and Nathalie Noel of Quitman announce the birth of a son, Julian Najjie, born July 22, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandmother is Rosaline Noel of Trinidad.
Maternal grandparents are Maudie and Nathaniel Guerin.
Mrs. Noel is the former Nathalie Dayneene Guerin.

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