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2:53 pm Saturday, February 28, 2004

Birth Announcements
Feb. 25, 2004

By Staff
Charles and Yvette Ross of Meridian announce the birth of a son, David Anthony, on Feb. 15, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is J'nell Ross of Collinsville.
Maternal grandparents are Lloyd and Linda Stearns of Inwood, W.V.
Mrs. Ross is the former Yvette Bender.
Zeno and Sonia Rodriguez of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Kendyl Ellyse, on Feb. 15, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Thoston and Frances Rodriguez of Hammond, La.
Maternal grandparents are Fred and Sharon McBreairty of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Rodriguez is the former Sonia McBreairty.
Melissa Tubby of Union announces the birth of a son, Jordan Mitchell, on Feb. 15, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Huddleston and Cynthia Solomon of Union.
Jamaal Martin and Madgellynt Coppins announce the birth of a son, Ashton Jamaal Martin, on Feb. 16, 2004, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparent is Glenda Martin.
Maternal grandparents are James and Gail Anthony.
Michelle and Josh Pinter of DeKalb announce the birth of a daughter, Alex Andrea, on Feb. 16, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Pinter is the former Michelle McArthur.
Melanie and Franklin Howse of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Landon Riley, on Feb. 16, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Howse is the former Melanie Atkinson.
Lisa Garrison of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Cohen Lee, on Feb. 16, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Francis and Earl Hoven, and Charles and Joe Woodward, all of Meridian.
Ben and Stephanie McLemore of Lawrence announce the birth of a son, Benjamin Noah, on Feb. 16, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are the Rev. and Mrs. Ken McLemore of Lake.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hall of Lake.
Mrs. McLemore is the former Stephanie Hall.
Troy and Beth Wiggins of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Sarah Jane, on Feb. 16, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Linda and Nick Vuckovich of Johnstown, Pa.
Maternal grandparents are Linda and Joaquin Wiggins of Meridian.
Mrs. Wiggins is the former Beth Shirley.
Chris and Lisa Crawford of Hickory announce the birth of a son, Anakin Blaine, on Feb. 16, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Mike and Sherry Gray of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Charles and Dianna Harrison of Hickory.
Mrs. Crawford is the former Lisa Harrison.
Jim and Maria Sisson of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Sydney Grace, on Feb. 16, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Brenda Sisson and the late Richard Sisson.
Maternal grandparents are Tom and Loretta May.
Mrs. Sisson is the former Maria May.
Denny and Tabitha Richie of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Anna Kathryn, on Feb. 16, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Dennis and Angie Richie of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Johnny and Donna Smith of Meridian.
Mrs. Richie is the former Tabitha Smith.

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