Archives
 By  Staff Reports Published 
1:18 pm Tuesday, June 24, 2003

Birth Announcements
June 18, 2003

By Staff
Jay and Tina Jimerson of Gilbertown, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Jayden Leigh, on May 28, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Ray Jimerson and Velma and Ronald Martin, all of Gilbertown.
Maternal grandparents are Thomas Lee and Mary Dykes of Butler, Ala.
Mrs. Jimerson is the former Tina Dykes.
Brian Todd and Miranda Hillhouse of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Bridget Deanne Hillhouse, on June 1, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Angela Vann of Cuba, Ala., announces the birth of a daughter, Alexion Di'Jona Vann, on June 1, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Jacqueline Annette Denham announces the birth of a daughter, De'Aerial Donya Brooks, on June 2, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Maternal grandparent is Irene Lyles.
Ayanna Portis and Somari Burrell Sr. of Lauderdale announce the birth of a daughter, Shomyia D'Annquinise Burrell, on June 2, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Jenny and Paul Foxhall of Demopolis, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Emily Rene, on June 2, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Foxhall is the former Jenny Fletcher.
Lynne and Jeffrey Wilson of Lawrence announces the birth of a daughter, Hazel Cozeltte, on June 2, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Wilson is the former Lynne Williams.
Tracey and John Bennamon of DeKalb announce the birth of a daughter, Jaliyah Ta'Shae, on June 2, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Bennamon is the former Tracey Little.
Dezarae and Bobby Zittleman of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Angelena Clair, on June 2, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Zittleman is the former Dezarae Shull.
Tracy and Lou Wright of Quitman announce the birth of a daughter, Kayleigh Ann, on June 3, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Wright is the former Tracy Smith.
Neka and Michael McCane of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Ty'Shae Mikia, on June 3, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. McCane is the former Neka Goss.
Tina and Britt Jones of Forkland, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Jordan Faith, on June 4, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Jones is the former Tina Naremore.
Milford and Jeannette Williams of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Mia Maya, on June 4, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are George Williams and the late Bettye Williams.
Maternal grandparents are Fred Clark and Pearlie Clark.
Mrs. Williams is the former Jeannette Clark.
Christopher and Maria Porter of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Darnesha Ayanna, on June 5, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Virginia Porter of Houston and Walter Porter of Leaksville.
Maternal grandparent is Julia Marshall of Meridian.
Mrs. Porter is the former Maria Boyd.
Michael and Amanda Altman of Shubuta announce the birth of a son, Makail Kevan, on June 5, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Altman is the former Amanda Brown.
Demetris Nicole Chesser of Forest announce the birth of a son, Rashard Donovans Hornsby, on June 5, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Greg and Jennifer Crawford of Collinsville announce the birth of a daughter, Lanie Rae, on June 5, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Wayne and Diane Crawford of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Calvin Moffett of Collinsville and Nancy Moffett of Meridian.
Mrs. Crawford is the former Jennifer Moffett.
Mark and Renee Jansen of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Davis Christopher, on June 5, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Gary and Carol Jansen of Bettendorf, Iowa.
Maternal grandparents are Kathleen Ruddy of Madison, N.J., and Grant and Ruth Dotson of Manassass, Va.
Mrs. Jansen is the former Renee Dotson.
Courtney Williams and Natalie Watts of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Kennedy Williams, on June 5, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Canotta Bell and Cleveland Williams.
Maternal grandparents are Tracy Hill-Watts and David Watts.
Darren and Melissa Graham of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Phillip Hays, on June 6, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Tommy and Loretta Graham.
Maternal grandparents are Phil Mosley and Peggy Mosley.
Mrs. Graham is the former Melissa Mosley.

Also on Franklin County Times
Russellville to host MLK march on Monday
Main, News, Russellville, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 14, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Franklin County Martin Luther King Memorial Scholarship Committee is planning its annual commemoration march, which this year will ...
Career tech programs return to remodeled RHS building
Main, News, Russellville, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 14, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Students at Russellville High School returned from winter break last week to a newly remodeled and expanded Career Technical Education ...
Dowdy sentence delayed
Main, News, Russellville
By Brady Petree For the FCT 
January 14, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The sentencing of Brandy Dowdy will have to wait until another day after her defense attorney suffered a “medical emergency.” Dowdy’s s...
MLK march is about ‘keeping the dream alive’
News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 14, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Rev. B.J. Bonner was 11 years old in the summer of 1963 when the civil rights movement reshaped the South and communities across Al...
FCREA finalizes 2025, looks ahead to 2026
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
January 14, 2026
There are moments in our meetings that stay with you long after the chairs are folded and the dishes are washed. One of those moments came in November...
This year, let’s resolve to be more involved
Columnists, Opinion
January 14, 2026
Stop eating desserts. Go to the gym every day. Read 50 books this year. Learn a language. Start my retirement savings. Every year we make our resoluti...
RHS track looks ahead to state meet
High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 14, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville High School track athletes have posted multiple top 10 and top 20 section finishes this season, along with podium performa...
Vote of Red Bay budget delayed until February
News, Red Bay
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 14, 2026
RED BAY — City councilmembers will vote next month on the 20025–26 fiscal year budget. Mayor Mike Shewbart told the council last week the budget was n...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *