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11:17 pm Tuesday, June 11, 2002

Birth Announcements
June 9, 2002

By Staff
Ashley Hill of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Itesha Sharday, on May 24, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Tracy Nash of Union announces the birth of a daughter, Ta'Corchia Samiyah, on May 25, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Cynthia and Jason Parker of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Alexis Charity, on May 25, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Parker is the former Cynthia Howser.
Kelda and Chan Graham of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Lakelyn Reece, on May 26, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Graham is the former Kelda Espey.
Summer and Shane Dooley of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Katelyn Gale, on May 27, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Dooley is the former Summer Carmichael.
Candice Etheridge and Daniel Evans of Enterprise announce the birth of a son, Colby Taylor Evans, on May 28, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Melissa and Terry Upchurch of Meridian announce the birth of a son, William Henry, on May 28, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Upchurch is the former Melissa McDuffie.
Bridgette Martin and Kenyata Walker of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Kenyata Lataura Walker, on May 28, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Jodie and Ralph Duran of Noxapater announce the birth of a daughter, Morgan Taylor, on May 29, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Duran is the former Jodie Wilkes.
Robert Stennis and Victoria Nealy of DeKalb announce the birth of a daughter, Ashanti La'Hannah Stennis, on May 29, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Naomi and Shawn Steele of Collinsville announce the birth of a daughter, Shakirah Ashley, on May 30, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Steele is the former Naomi Williams.
Yolanda Randle and Andian Rush of DeKalb announce the birth of a son, Christian Malachi Rush, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Kimberly Yates of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Mackenzie Beagan, on May 30, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Nancy and Al Snow of Little Rock announce the birth of a daughter, Autumn Gabrielle, on May 30, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Snow is the former Nancy Alexander.
Jennifer Lindsey and Adrian McMillian of Silas, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Kirstyn Nicole Lindsey-McMillian, on May 30, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Nekesha Gordon announces the birth of twins, Iriceon LeShon and Ericeon Levi, on May 30, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Anitria McNeal and Isaac Gowdy Sr. of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Isaac Lorenzo Gowdy Jr., on May 31, 2002, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Eugene Williams and Elizabeth Hale announce the birth of a daughter, Jasmine Nicole Williams, on May 31, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Todd announce the birth of a daughter, Makayla Alexandria, on May 31, 2002, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William J. Todd.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Curtis M. Lucas.
Mrs. Todd is the former Amy Lucas.

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