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1:58 am Saturday, October 27, 2001

Birth Announcements
Oct. 24, 2001

By Staff
Clara Patrick of Decatur announces the birth of a son, Derrick Montrell Singleton, on Oct. 12, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Lisa Chaney of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Christiana Jalesa Boston, on Oct. 13, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Jeremy and Sabrina Wheeler of Las Vegas announce the birth of a son, Mason August, on Oct. 13, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Derryl Wheeler of Gulfport and Sheila Wheeler of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are John and Denita Heim of Meridian.
Mrs. Wheeler is the former Sabrina Heim.
Chris and Paula Morgan of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Lakelyn Davis, on Oct. 14, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are James and Judy Morgan of Quitman.
Maternal grandparents are Judy and Cleo Howard of Stonewall and Paul Chisholm of Lucedale.
Mrs. Morgan is the former Paula Chisholm.
Lakeela Kersh of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Iy'Kila Ki'Ala Printoriya Brooks, on Oct. 14, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Tara Vincent and Brad Hardy of DeKalb announce the birth of a daughter, Kaylynn Teresa Diane, on Oct. 14, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Pansafae Gordon and Dennis Gates Jr. of Quitman announce the birth of a daughter, De'Nyia Tekiah Gates, on Oct. 14, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Miraim Gordon of Meridian and Howard Bender of Pachuta.
Maternal grandparents are Jackie and Dennis Gates of Desoto.
Sandy and Marc Boger of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Alexa Lynn Boger, Oct. 15, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Boger is the former Sandy McLelland.
Paige and Chad Polk of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Brady Ryan, on Oct. 15, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Polk is the former Paige Cathey.
Monica and Antonius Nelson Jr. of Shubuta announce the birth of a daughter, Odrea Samantha, on Oct. 15, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Nelson is the former Monica Lynch.
Vonnete Larkin and Rodney Campbell of Toomsuba announce the birth of a daughter, Nilaja Rodnesha Jacqueta, on Oct. 15, 2001, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Chad and Katrina Everett of Toomsuba announce the birth of a daughter, Skylar Brooke, on Oct. 15, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Joey and Linda Everett of Bailey.
Maternal grandparents are Shirley Speakman of Biloxi and Tom Iverson of Hohenwald, Tenn.
Mrs. Everett is the former Katrina M. Iverson.
Mike and Denice Miles announce the birth of a daughter, Taylor Marie, on Oct. 15, 2001, at Riley Hospital.
Maternal grandparents are Doyle and Joan Agent of Philadelphia, J.C. Dickey of Ocala, Fla.
Heather Smith of Philadelphia announces the birth of a daughter, Mary Kate Smith, on Oct. 16, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Beth and Billy Anderson and Ricky Smith.
Michael and Brandi Anderson of Sebastopol announce the birth of a daughter, Rebecca Lauren, on Oct. 16, 2001, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Milton and Lynda Anderson of Sebastopol.
Maternal grandparents are Ronnie and Pamela Goss of Union.
Mrs. Anderson is the former Brandi Goss.

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