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3:59 pm Tuesday, September 25, 2001

Birth Announcements
Sept. 23, 2001

By Staff
Maj. (p) and Mrs. Tracy O. Smith of Fairfax, Va., announce the birth of a son, Cameron Trey, on Aug. 21, 2001, at National Navel Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.
Paternal grandparents are the Rev. Lamar Smith Jr. and Emma B. Smith of Toomsuba.
Maternal grandparents are the Rev. Edward Evans and Lillie Evans of Meridian.
Mrs. Smith is the former Angela Evans of Meridian.
Terrie Madere and George Kraft announce the birth of a son, Kyle Michael Kraft, on Sept. 5, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Kimberly Evon McAfee of Toomsuba announces the birth of a daughter, Taylor Janae Norman, on Sept. 7, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Embry Wynn Shaw and Christina Tennille Carlisle of Toxey, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Elysah Wade Shaw, on Sept. 7, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Denise Lynette Burns of Meridian announces the birth of a son,Tyler Cortez Crawford, on Sept. 7, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Monette Ward of Shubuta announces the birth of a daughter, Taliyah Monet, on Sept. 9, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Nashonda James and James Reed III of York, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Dorian Deshun Reed, on Sept. 9, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Angela Roebuck of Union announces the birth of a daughter, Amber Evette McDonald, on Sept. 10, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Pam and Tony Grice of Collinsville announce the birth of a son, William Alexander, on Sept. 10, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital
Mrs. Grice is the former Pam Williams.
Jennifer and Danny Coleman of Ward, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Shayna Danielle, on Sept. 10, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Coleman is the former Jennifer James.
Viola Kelly of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Ja'Markus Da'Shone, on Sept. 12, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Kristi and John Hendrix of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Anna Jordan, on Sept. 12, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Hendrix is the former Kristi Williams.
Shannon and Krista Barrier of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Hunter Christian, on Sept. 12, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Jo and John Thomas of Meridian and Dale and Jeannie Barrier of Philadelphia.
Maternal grandparents are Bruce and June Richardson of Preston.
Mrs. Barrier is the former Krista Richardson.
Tenika L. Scott and David L. Bramlett of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Maya DaRae Bramlett, on Sept. 12, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Hilda and Billy Avery and Peggy Bramlett of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Irene and Jamie Hornsby of Meridian.
Kevin and Amy Bailey of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Keegan Slade, on Sept. 12, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Ben and Jean Bailey of Philadelphia.
Maternal grandparents are Linda and Teddy McGee of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Bailey is the former Amy McGee.
Shawnkitta Curry and Detrick Thomas Sr. announce the birth of a son, De'Tyrous DaVontae Thomas, on Sept. 12, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Tawanna Jasper and Lametrius Williams of Scooba announce the birth of a son, Javron Latwan Williams, on Sept. 13, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Latasha Lametoe Gordon of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Aliyah Adrionna, on Sept. 13, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Chasity Brown of Collinsville announces the birth of a son, Samarcus Kasey Pruitt, on Sept. 13, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Jimmy and Jennifer Glenn announce the birth of a son, Mason Preston, on Sept. 13, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Glenn is the former Jennifer Boswell.
Johnny and Heather Patchin announce the birth of a son, Trevor John, on Sept. 13, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Patchin is the former Heather Jones.
Chilique and Harvey Pickens of Cuba, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Brenton Deondr, on Sept. 13, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Zenola Pickens of Cuba.
Maternal grandparents are Anne and Charles B. Delaine of Cuba.
Mrs. Pickens is the former Chelique Rachelle Rodgers.
Angela and Anton Cole of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Cordesz Vincent Kenyohn, on Sept. 14, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Cole is the former Angela Spencer.
Cher and John Adams of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Rhett Logan, on Sept. 14, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Adams is the former Cher Matthews.
Mardisha McMullen and Bobby Armstrong announce the birth of a son, Brett Tyler Armstrong, Sept. 15, 2001, at Riley Hospital.

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