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11:06 am Saturday, December 21, 2002

Birth Announcements
Dec. 18, 2002

By Staff
Mary Hill and Scott Shular of Bailey announce the birth of a daughter, Sarah Hadley, on Nov. 22, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Mary B. Shular of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Charlie A. Randall of Jackson and Sarah M. Randall of Vicksburg.
Mrs. Shular is the former Mary Hill Randall.
LaRhonda Gordon and Virgil Campbell of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Cordarius Cordavion Campbell, on Dec. 1, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Brenda Gordon and Redell Nash.
Maternal grandparents are Jennie Campbell and Willie Campbell.
Jennifer and Jason Davis of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Broedey Miller, on Dec. 1, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Davis is the former Jennifer McCary.
Rita and Bill Dearman of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Elijah Gage, on Dec. 2, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Dearman is the former Rita Sue Bernard.
Christina and Rodger Newton of Thomasville, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Raymond Brett, on Dec. 2, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Newton is the former Christina Leanne Harvell.
Michael Johnson and Tamara Upchurch of Meridian, announce the birth of a daughter, Amber Marley Johnson, on Dec. 2, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Margaret P. Johnson.
Maternal grandparents are Fremont and Joyce Kellam.
Jacqueline and Jason Harrison of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter, Jaime Lauren, on Dec. 2, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Harrison is the former Jacqueline Lorene Gardner.
Raymundo Cano of Chunky announces the birth of a daughter, Karen Cano, on Dec. 3, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Billy and Chessy Cumberland of Preston announce the birth of a son, Issac Seth, on Dec. 3, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Bill and Betty Cumberland of Preston.
Maternal grandparents are Herman and Tawny Ivy of Collinsville.
Mrs. Cumberland is the former Chessy Ivy.
Brenda Smith announces the birth of a daughter, Brendashia, on Dec. 3, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparent is Willa Marie Smith.
Sean and Suzanne Whitney of Collinsville announce the birth of a daughter, Caitlin Carroll, on Dec. 3, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Chuck and Nell Whitney of Choudrant, La.
Maternal grandparents are Buddy and Carolyn Carroll of Preston.
Mrs. Whitney is the former Suzanne Carroll.
Christy Ridinger and David Nowell of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Devin Edward Nowell, on Dec. 3, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Elizabeth and Chris Stewart of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Breanna Lee, on Dec. 3, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Tiffany Nicole Harrison of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Tyrus Andreas Harrison, on Dec. 3, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Malynda and Stephen Vassallo Jr. of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Stephen Joseph Vassallo III, on Dec. 4, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Vassallo is the former Malynda Spicher.
Melissa and Kirby Martin of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Ethan David, on Dec. 4, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Martin is the former Melissa Rutledge.
Stephanie and Jason Davidson of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Justin Peyton, on Dec. 4, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Davidson is the former Stephanie Gavin.
Janice and Christopher Lofton of Newton announce the birth of a son, Chriszavion Lofton, on Dec. 4, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Loftin is the former Janice Nicholson.
Brandie and Travis Welch Jr. of Union announce the birth of a daughter, Jade Leanne, on Dec. 4, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Welch is the former Brandie Reid.
Dwight and Nickie Vaughn of Meridian announce the birth of twins, Aubrey Miles and Avery Glen, on Dec. 4, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Jo Ann Vaughn of Meridian and the late Glen D. Vaughn.
Maternal grandparent is Jean Davidson Lockhart of Meridian.
Mrs. Vaughn is the former Nicki Miles.
Roseanna Owens and Matt Moorhouse of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Hailey Danielle Moorhouse, on Dec. 5, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Richard and Deborah Moorhouse of Meridian.
Maternal grandparent is Annie Owens of Meridian.
Tate and Tina Salter of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Tatum Grace, on Dec. 5, 2002, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Stanley and Kay Salter of Philadelphia and Vickie Trotter of Greenwood.
Maternal grandparents are Johnny and Sharon Peebles of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Salter is the former Tina Herron.

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