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4:22 am Saturday, September 14, 2002

Birth Announcements

By Staff
Ashley and Sylvie Foley of Jackson announce the birth of a son, Lucas H., on Aug. 20, 2002, at River Oaks Hospital in Jackson.
Paternal grandparents are Frances and Wayne Foley of Newton.
Maternal grandparent is Marlies Wollin of Gross-Gerau, Germany.
John and Karen Elmore of Marion announce the birth of a son, Jesse James, on Aug. 24, 2002, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Paternal grandparents are Joel and Sue Elmore of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Ray and Gail Pickard of Marion.
Mrs. Elmore is the former Karen Turner.
Miki and Steven Decker of Collinsville announce the birth of a son, Dallas Dale, on Aug. 26, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Decker is the former Miki Hughley.
Latoya Rush of DeKalb announces the birth of a daughter, Timmedria Latazia Kayellen Houston, on Aug. 26, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Verneda Robinson of Livingston, Ala., announces the birth of a daughter, Shylah Ja'Nae Hale, on Aug. 26, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Brandi Engle and Jeffrey Snyder of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Vayda Lyn Snyder, on Aug. 27, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Kewanna Mack and Andra Moore of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Andra Deshawn Moore Jr., on Aug. 27, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Latoria Harris of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Rikkisia Zykeyria Boggan, on Aug. 27, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Brandy Spencer of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Ashanti Tre'Naye Spencer, on Aug. 28, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Holly Jones and Merle Zeigler Jr. announce the birth of a daughter, Autumn Sky Zeigler, on Aug. 28, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Jonathan and Kylie Boles announce the birth of a daughter, Ralie Olivia, on Aug. 29, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Mike and Debbie Boles.
Maternal grandparents are Frankie and Janet Hoffer.
Mrs. Boles is the former Kylie Marie Hoffer.
Amy Moody of DeKalb announces the birth of a son, Aaron Jamall McCoy, on Aug. 29, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Jessica Shavers and Jason Gilbert Sr. of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, McKinzie Marie Gilbert, on Aug. 29, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Brandy Kidd and Corey Taylor of Lawrence announce the birth of a son, Jahmal Kindrell Lacorey Taylor, on Aug. 29, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Charles and Latishia Quinn announce the birth of a daughter, Teresa Brianna, on Aug. 30, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Billy Quinn and Mary Golden.
Maternal grandparents are Ronnie Hoven and Kaye Odom.
Mrs. Quinn is the former Latishia Southern.
Dr. and Mrs. Greg Mitchell announce the birth of a son, Garen Luke, on Aug. 30, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Aubrey Mitchell and Fae Berry.
Maternal grandparents are Glenn and Joyce Landrum.
Mrs. Mitchell is the former Christy Landrum.
Daniel Lewis and Marlene Heidelberg announce the birth of a daughter, Destiny Arlene Lewis, on Aug. 30, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are June and Bobby Lewis.
Maternal grandparents are Jimmy and Somchoa Heidelberg.
Marilyn and Robert Barrett of DeKalb announce the birth of twins, Robert Edward Barrett Jr. and Alexius Mercedia Rene, on Aug. 30, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Barrett is the former Marilyn Boyd.
Julie and Jose Aviles of Collinsville announce the birth of a daughter, Anna Maria, on Aug. 30, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Aviles is the former Julie Zahler.
Terriyata Nelson of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Tamya Monshae Nelson, on Aug. 31, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Wakisha and Steve McWilliams Jr. of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Ste'Leisha Anqunette, on Aug. 31, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. McWilliams is the former Wakisha Lewis.
Marcel and Ladonna Wright announce the birth of a daughter, Anna Marie, on Sept. 1, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Marcel Wright and Carol Lynne Killens.
Maternal grandparents are Linda Wilkerson and Wendell and Deborah Morris.
Mrs. Wright is the former LaDonna Morris.

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