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Birth Announcements
Dec. 31, 2003

By Staff
Earron Stewart of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Earieona Tyteasia Coleman, on Dec. 14, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Marcie and Jerry Ward of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Savannah Danielle, on Dec. 15, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Ward is the former Marcie Smith.
Brandy and Jason Cooper of Meridian announce the birth of twins, Abbie Lynn and Tyler Lee, on Dec. 16, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Cooper is the former Brandy Wade.
Lois White and Joshua Graham of Forest announce the birth of a daughter, Ariya Deana White-Graham, on Dec. 16, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Frances Nickson and Joe Robinson of York, Ala. announce the birth of a daughter, Famariya Nykira Robinson, on Dec. 16, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Ollie Riley and Robert Miller of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Tiah Brena Miller, on Dec. 16, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Marcia Grady and Exavier Hickman of Preston announce the birth of a daughter, Diamond Tiona Hickman, on Dec. 17, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Sharon Donald of Union announces the birth of a daughter, Dashawna Shiniqua Donald, on Dec. 17, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Tiffany Parker and James Jones of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Jamesha Anesha Jones, on Dec. 17, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Jauletha Brown and Tommy Johnigan of Marion announce the birth of a daughter, Tahjae Mon Johnigan, on Dec. 17, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Anqenetta Scott of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Inyizia La'Jayila Scott, on Dec. 17, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Chad and Crystal Chapman announce the birth of a daughter, Kadence Mae, on Dec. 17, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Robert Chapman and Pat May.
Maternal grandparents are Mike and Miranda Fulton.
Mrs. Chapman is the former Crystal Fulton.
Katie and Scott Gressett announce the birth of a son, Cameron Scott, on Dec. 17, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Billy J. and Sandra Gressett.
Maternal grandparents are Cecil and Frances Cape.
Mrs. Gressett is the former Katie Cape.
Tracy Ruffin and Darrell Brown of Butler, Ala. announce the birth of a son, Darrion Lamon Brown, on Dec. 17, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Jeff and Dorothy Ruffin of Lisman, Ala.
Maternal grandparent, Willie and Sharon Brown of Butler, Ala.
Anderia Grady of DeKalb announces the birth of a daughter, Adresha Grady, on Dec. 17, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Nancy and Lois Grady of DeKalb.
Mark and Beth Bozeman announce the birth of a daughter, Laci Belle, on Dec. 18, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Otis and Lola Bozeman.
Maternal grandparents are Jessie and Jimmie Herrington.
Mrs. Bozeman is the former Beth Entrekin.
Dennis and Karen Ann Chapman announce the birth of a son, Dennis Chapman Jr., on Dec. 18, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Oscar Beason and Marvie J. Chapman.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jim Berry.
Mrs. Chapman is the former Karen Ann Robinson.
Bradford and Andr Davis announce the birth of a son, Bradford Davis II, on Dec. 18, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Willie and Annie Davis.
Maternal grandparents are Mylous Boggs and Marilyn Allen.
Mrs. Davis is the former Andr Boggs.
Sheila and Scottie Moody of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Parker Scott, on Dec. 18, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Moody is the former Sheila Rogers.
Jeffery Naylor Jr. and LaToya Powe of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Jeffery Charles Naylor III, on Dec. 18, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Timm and Laurie Argo of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Laney Ashtan, on Dec. 18, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Letha and Jessie Merimon of Houston, Texas.
Maternal grandparents are Vickie Reynolds of Philadelphia and Bill Argo of Pearland, Texas.
Mrs. Argo is the former Laurie Merimon.
Jason and Angela Coleman of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Eli Wells, on Dec. 19, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Wayne and Sylvia Coleman of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Larry and Joyce Hurtt of Bailey.
Mrs. Coleman is the former Angela Hurtt.
Jake and Kim Yarborough announce the birth of a son, Jacob Matthew Yarborough, on Dec. 19, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Ronnie and Mattie of Arcola.
Maternal grandparents of Harold and Kathy Frink of Hampshire, Tenn.
Mrs. Yarborough is the former Kim Frink.
Patrick and Yvette Breazeale of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Jakob Patrick, on Dec. 19, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Mandy and Carol Breazeale of Philadelphia.
Maternal grandparent is Rosa Romo of San Antonio, Texas.
Mrs. Breazeale is the former Yvette Romo.
Crystal Holliday of Union announces the birth of a daughter, Ta'Shayla Shenise Holliday, on Dec. 21, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents aer Sammy and Maudit Holliday and Sammy Holliday of Philadelphia.
Melissa Farmer of Philadelphia announces the birth of a daughter, Alyssa Ella-Grace Farmer, on Dec. 21, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Ray Farmer of Philadelphia and the late Charlotte Farmer.

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