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4:53 am Tuesday, January 27, 2004

Birth announcements
Jan. 21, 2004

By Staff
Dudley and Kaye Donald of Brandon announce the birth of a son, Carroll Dudley "Trip" Donald III, on Dec. 15, 2004, at River Oaks Hospital in Jackson.
Paternal grandparents are Warren and Mary Ann Hammett of Greenville, and the late Dudley Donald of Quitman.
Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Carol Townsend of Collinsville, and Jerry and Brenda Barton of Stonewall.
Brad and Kathy Gambill of Jackson announce the birth of a daughter, Emily DeAnna, on Dec. 30, 2003, at River Oaks Hospital in Jackson.
Paternal grandparents are Bill and Frances Gambill of Jackson.
Maternal grandparents are Dewitt and LaDonna Barnett of Jackson.
Marie McClendon of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Wal'Lachia Michuntia Sha'Rhia Bell, on Jan. 1, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Deborah Powell and Dewayne E. Moore of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Ashanti Mysterious Moore, on Jan. 2, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Natasha M. Drummond of DeKalb announces the birth of a daughter, Nastajah Antonette, on Jan. 2, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Yolanda Irby and Hence Davis II of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Keyonia Treshelle Unique Davis, on Jan. 4, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Lorelie and Danny Cummings of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Jordan Michael, on Jan. 4, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Cummings is the former Lorelie Lamp.
Karina and Brian Sims announce the birth of a daughter, Ty'Keia Lu'Asia, on Jan. 4, 2004, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Lula and Lynn Theford.
Maternal grandparents are Roosevelt Pippins and Sandra Hodges.
Mrs. Sims is the former Karina Hodges.
David and Ann Barfield announce the birth of a son, Brody Ross, on Jan. 5, 2004, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Ross and Tootsie Barfield.
Maternal grandparents are Lewis and Carol Evans.
Mrs. Barfield is the former Ann Buchanan.
April and David Fernandez of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Esteban Migail, on Jan. 5, 2004, at
Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Fernandez is the former April Johnson.
Toni and Dennis Jackson of Louisville announce the birth of a son, Nicholas Charles, on Jan. 5, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Jackson is the former Toni Nicholson.
Angela Ellis and Steve Brogan announce the birth of a daughter, Lauren Elisa Brogan, on Jan. 6, 2004, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Jackie and Kaycee Brogan, and Tom and Jackie Hardwick.
Maternal grandparents are Mike and Mary Ann Ellis.
Kimberly and Bob Smith of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Owen Thomas, on Jan. 6, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Smith is the former Kimberly Doggett.
Candace and Nikolas Jenkins of Toxey, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Tanner Lee Jenkins, on Jan. 6, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Melinda Reed and Jamar Ross of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Jamaiah Denise Ross, on Jan. 6, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Stacey Keller of Collinsville announces the birth of a daughter, Zoie Claire, on Jan. 6, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Patricia Blanks and Racardo Houston announce the birth of a daughter, Amelia Valinuir Houston, on Jan. 7, 2004, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Genolia and Bobby Houston.
Maternal grandparents are George Blanks and Patricia Rice.
LaToya Jackson announces the birth of a son, Cameron D'Juan, on Jan. 7, 2004, at Riley Hospital.
Maternal grandparents are Linda and Robert McDonald.
Tracy and Mark Heathcock of Enterprise announce the birth of a daughter, Olivia Scarlett, on Jan. 7, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Heathcock is the former Tracy Conn.
Latasha McDonald and Carlos Bell of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Alayshaiana Jynae Bell, on Jan. 7, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Sharrina Waters and Randy Martin of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Allison Simone Martin, on Jan. 7, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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