Birth Announcements
Jan. 22, 2003

By Staff
Ray and Becky Blevins of Gastonia, N.C., announce the birth of a daughter, McKenna Brynn, on Jan. 3, 2003, at Caromont Medical Center
Paternal grandparents are Don and Beverly Blevins of Charleston, S.C.
Maternal grandparents are Julian and Carolyn Wall of Meridian.
Mrs. Blevins is the former Becky Wall.
Ashley Schrimpshire and Odell Haney of Quitman announce the birth of a son, Kaydan William Haney, on Jan. 8, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Odell and Linda Haney of Stonewall.
Maternal grandparents are Charlene and Wayne Rainer, and Paul and Michelle Schrimpshire, all of Quitman.
Derrin and Lelsie Sims of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Derrin Da'Quan, on Jan. 8, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are the late Henry and Gennet Sims.
Maternal grandparents are Ronnie and Carolyn Harris.
Lauren Matthews and Mike Caughron of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Alora Cheyenne, on Jan. 8, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Elizabeth Cheatham and William McKechnie.
Tameakka Cooley of Shubuta announces the birth of a daughter, Anya Meneak, on Jan. 9, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparent is Grace Cooley of Shubuta.
Shantoya and Henry Almond of Lauderdale announce the birth of a daughter, Shakira Almond, on Jan. 9, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Ida Ree and Robert Almond of Lauderdale.
Maternal grandparent is Ellen Brock of East St. Louis, Ill.
Mrs. Almond is the former Shatoya Brock.
Douglas and Katie Coleman of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Cecil McKinney, on Jan. 10, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Thomas and Mary Coleman of Corinth.
Maternal grandparents are Juanita Crowe and Cecil Crowe of Meridian.
Mrs. Coleman is the former Katie Crowe.
Gail Chambers of Philadelphia announces the birth of a son, Ira James, on Jan. 10, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparent is Ruth Chambers of Philadelphia.
Mekeshia Nettles and Derrick Miller of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Ariel Vashaunta Miller, on Jan. 10, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Shirley Jenkins and Leon Miller of Meridian.
Maternal grandparent is Loretta Webb of Meridian.
Richard and Julie Burton of Little Rock announce the birth of a son, David Ivan, on Jan. 10, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Randy and Dale Burton of Little Rock.
Maternal grandparents are Les Ives of Newton and Cindy Addy of Scooba.
Mrs. Burton is the former Julie Ives.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cullum of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, on Jan. 10, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Dorthy Thames.
Maternal grandparent is Sarah Kelly.
Mrs. Cullum is the former Melissa Kelly.
Jamie and Amber Moore of Union announce the birth of a son, Landon James, on Jan. 10, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Exo and Cynthia Moore of Union.
Maternal grandparents are Rich and Susan Ivey of Quitman and Bobby Timms of Texas.
Terminka Walker and Willie Robinson of Newton announce the birth of a son, Demarrio Deshun Robinson, on Jan. 11, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Lillie Wash, Felix Wash and Willie Ray Robinson.
Maternal grandparents are Cynthia Hardoway and Randy Walker of Newton.
Chanquez Alford and Fatima McCalebb of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Ka'Lireon Shundra Alford, on Jan. 11, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Willie and Jennie Ruth Alford.
Maternal grandparents are Richard Grace, and Jimmy and Bobbie Ruth Rush.