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Birth Announcements
April 21, 2004

By Staff
Turkessa Powe of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Caleb Ahmad Powe, on April 1, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Greg and Janet Watson of Livingston, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Gregory Winsett Watson Jr., on April 2, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Watson is the former Janet L. Moore.
Felecia and Curt Lovelace of Gilbertown, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Joshua Allen, on April 4, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Lovelace is the former Felecia Jenkins.
Antrilla Lawson of York, Ala., announces the birth of a daughter, Jamiya Shakaylah Lawson, on April 4, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Billy and Lori Dear of Meridian announce the birth of a son, William Gavyn, on April 4, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Talmadge and Dana Dear of Rose Hill.
Maternal grandparents are Leslie and Anita Wilkes of Meridian, and Larry and Debbie Proctor of Panama City, Fla.
Mrs. Dear is the former Lori Proctor.
Jon Slayton and Shonda Mooneyham of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Kenleigh Rae Slayton, on April 5, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Donna Bunch of Collinsville and the late Mike Bunch.
Maternal grandparents are Gene and Joyce Mooneyham of Meridian.
Misty Lewis and Justin Gunn of Stonewall announce the birth of a son, Jayden Blake Gunn, on April 5, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Jeff and Jelene Lewis.
Maternal grandparents are Angela Gunn and Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Gunn Jr.
Lakeesha and Camarcus Loyd of Marion announce the birth of a daughter, Nakya Ariana, on April 5, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Walter and Geraldine Loyd of Lauderdale.
Maternal grandparent is Ethel Ford of Bailey.
Mrs. Loyd is the former Lakeesha Jennings.
Kelly and Amy McHenry announce the birth of a son, Cody Andrew, on April 5, 2004, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Jimmie and Roger McHenry.
Maternal grandparents are Jamie and Sheila Rawson, and John and Kathy Poynor.
Mrs. McHenry is the former Amy Poynor.
Ben and Reanna Hutcherson announce the birth of a son, Jonathan Eric, on April 5, 2004, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Tommy and Pam Hutcherson.
Maternal grandparents are Jimmy and Kathy Burkes.
Mrs. Hutcherson is the former Reanna Burkes.
Kimberly Glass announces the birth of a son, Ty'Derrion Q'Sean Glass, on April 5, 2004, at Riley Hospital.
Maternal grandparents are Joanne Glass and Willie Smith.
Keila Brinson of Meridian and Leonard Grace of Durant announce the birth of a daughter, Katie Amiah Meshai Grace, on April 5, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Richard and Emma Morris of Durant, and Curtis and Teresa Grace of Saginaw, Mich.
Maternal grandparents are Wilbur and Linda Templeton of Meridian, and Willie and Sharon Brinson Sr. of Hattiesburg.
Katrina Robinson of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, April Marie Robinson, on April 5, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Jennifer and Bo Vannostrand of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Austin Bruce, on April 5, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Vannostrand is the former Jennifer Tolar.
Kenyatta Boles and Jelani Sanders of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Ta'Niyah La'Ravyn Alani Sanders, on April 5, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Kathy D. Stanley and Donald Robinson announce the birth of a daughter, Monique Marie Robinson, on April 5, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Greg and Christy Lea of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Milana Christine, on April 6, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Teunnison and Johnnie Lea of Brookhaven.
Maternal grandparents are Marcus Addison and the late Janice Wood of Alford, Fla.
Mrs. Lea is the former Christina Dionne Addison.
Olivia and Justin Miller of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Everette Carter, on April 6, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Miller is the former Olivia McMullan.

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