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4:56 pm Saturday, August 10, 2002

Birth Announcements
Aug. 7, 2002

By Staff
Ardis and Jake Parmer of Reno, Nev., announce the birth of a daughter, Ainsley, on April 28, 2002, in Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center.
Jason and Dawn Dyess of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Katelyn Marie, on June 23, 2002, at University Medical Center in Jackson.
Paternal grandparents are Eulus and Becky Dyess of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Larry and Linda Hattell of Meridian.
Mrs. Dyess is the former Dawn Marie Hattell.
Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Whigham of Silas, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Zachary Wyatt, on July 3, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Ruth Howell of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Don Whigham of Millry, Ala.
Maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Troy Lindsey of Silas.
Mrs. Whigham is the former Tracy Lindsey.
Stacy and Jesyca Russell of Mary Esther, Fla., announce the birth of a son, Seth Taylor, July 15, 2002 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Willa Russell of Meridian.
Maternal grandparent is Vicki Williamson Smith of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
Mrs. Russell is the former Jesyca Slowick.
Melodie Patton of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Ahrenia Patton, of July 19, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparent is Tawanna Patton.
Lataya King and James Curry of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Jaleya Albreunna Curry, on July 21, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Fannell King and Anthony Parks.
Larry and Kelly Garner of Lauderdale announce the birth of a daughter, Lacey Lee, on July 22, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Olon and Roberta Garner of Raleigh.
Maternal grandparent is Julia Weeks of Jackson.
Ronda Walker and Robin Samuel Allen of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Bailey Grace Allen, on July 22, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Alonda and Chris McFarland of Quitman announce the birth of a son, Caleb JaKristian, on July 23, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Vivian McFarland of Shubuta and Curtis McFarland of Shubuta.
Maternal grandparents are Effie Edwards of Quitman and Allen Edwards of Carmichael.
Mrs. McFarland is the former Alonda Chinique Edwards.
Alan and Tricia Null of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Ethan Cade, on July 23, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Frank and Gaynell Null of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Marc and Marie Davis of Meridian.
Mrs. Null is the former Tricia Davis.
Kreg and Kristy Moffett of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Kameron Chandler, on July 23, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Buddy and Bonnie Johnson of House and the late Key Chandler of Philadelphia.
Maternal grandparents are Gerald and Arlette Moffett of Clarke County.
Mrs. Moffett is the former Kristy Galyean.
Jacquite Marshall of Daleville announce the birth of a son, Ja'Karrius Shun'Darrius, on July 23, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Sabrina Lewis and Patrick Lewis of Daleville.
Judy Pearson of Quitman announces the birth of a son, Roger Cordale Lynch, on July 24, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparent is Helen Pickens of Quitman.
Erica and Roosevelt Anderson announce the birth of a daughter, Naomi Mone, on July 24, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are James and Betty Evons, Roosevelt Anderson Sr.
Maternal grandparents are James and Linda Glover.
Mrs. Anderson is the former Erica Rene Glover.

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