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1:26 pm Tuesday, May 7, 2002

Birth Announcements
May 5, 2002

By Staff
Mr. and Mrs. George Banzhaf announce the birth of a son, Simon Floyd Banzhaf, on April 11, 2002, at River Oaks Hospital in Jackson.
Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Banzhaf of Dallas.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wade of Newton.
Great grandparents are Davis Wade of Meridian and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Varieur.
Mrs. Banzhaf is the former Rebecca Wade.
Kimberly Renae Evans and Christopher Van Hagwood of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Alexa Brooke Hagwood, on April 12, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Stephanie Renee Blakely of Livingston, Ala., announces the birth of a daughter, Ladiamond Shawndavius, on April 12, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Dian and Ricky Hinton of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Ricky Leon Hinton Jr., on April 14, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Hinton is the former Romona Clayton.
Amand Jones and Danny Nelms of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Bristol Cheyenne, on April 14, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hosptial.
Tiffany and Teddy Cox of Daleville announce the birth of a daughter, Tyasia Santrice, on April 15, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Cox is the former Tiffany Hudson.
Karen and Joseph Beckham of Chunky announce the birth of a son, Joseph Logan, on April 15, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Beckham is the former Karen Rainer.
Mae Wansley and David Johnson of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter, Daija Maree Johnson, on April 16, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Barbara Wilson of Marion announces the birth of a son, Dominque Levon Wilson, on April 16, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Janet Rodgers and Michael Blalock of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Lance Hunter Blalock, on April 16, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Tammy and Shannon Hensley of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Charity Michele Hensley, on April 16, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Hensley is the former Tammy Dorman.
Kay and Kevin Boren of DeKalb announce the birth of a son, Kevin Ray Boren Jr., on April 16, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Boren is the former Kay Rainer.
Veronica Johnson and Derrick Ramsey Sr. of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Derrick Demone Ramsey Jr., on April 18, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Jocelyn Clayton of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Jy'Darius Jordan Tell, on April 19, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Brian and Angie Smith of DeKalb announce the birth of a son, Trevor Brian, on April 19, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Smith is the former Angie Elizabeth Clayton.
Jason and Christy Morgan of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Jason Dakota, on April 20, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Morgan is the former Christy Hollingsworth.
Rhonda and Jesse Long III of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Jessica Lynn, on April 20, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Long is the former Rhonda McCardle.
Christy and Billy Hughes Jr. of Little Rock announce the birth of a daughter, Kayla Elizabeth, on April 20, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Hughes is the former Christy Thompson.
Sean and Angie Partridge of Brandon announce the birth of a son, Jacob Robert, on April 23, 2002, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Paternal grandparents are Eddie and Patricia Partridge of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Becky Sims of Meridian and the late Robert Bridges.
Mrs. Partridge is the former Angie Bridges.
Robin Floyd and Timothy Ingram of Newton announce the birth of a son, Clayton Tanner Ingram, on April 23, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Cristie and Daniel Gray of Lauderdale announce the birth of a daughter, Danielle Stevens, on April 23, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Gray is the former Cristie Stevens.
Barbara and Clint Wilkerson of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Jenna Cathryn, on April 23, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Wilkerson is the former Barbara Broome.
Michelle and Jesse Welch of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Devin Michael, on April 24, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Welch is the former Michelle Suco.
Lola and Jeremy Holdiness of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Zoe Ryan, on April 24, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Holdiness is the former Lola Walker.
Brenda Bell and Steven Ferguson of Sebastopol announce the birth of a daughter, Brenda Christina Nicole, on April 24, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Teresa and Richard Grice Sr. of Lisman, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Richard Grice Jr., on April 25, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Grice is the former Teresa Ramsey.
Jennifer Naylor announces the birth of a daughter, Jerbresha Monae, on April 25, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Kimberly Kay Turner announces the birth of a daughter, Anna Kay, on April 25, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Mignon Griffin of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Marquishia Wa'Nea McNeely, on April 25, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Scott and Stacy Thompson announce the birth of a son, Colby Scott Thompson, on April 26, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Thompson is the former Stacy Johnson.
Penny and William Young of Louisville announce the birth of a son, Blake Allen, on April 26, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Young is the former Penny Livingston.
Jeannie and Randy Vance of Union announce the birth of a son, Nathan Ryan, on April 26, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Vance is the former Jeannie Walsh.
Katrina Hooks and Dandrell Chamberlin of Preston announce the birth of a daughter, Daniyah L'Treci Chamberlin, on April 27, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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