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7:18 pm Saturday, October 30, 2004

Birth announcements

By Staff
October 27, 2004
Kevin and Heather Hicks of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Madison Lynn, on May 19, 2004, at Riley Hospital.
Maternal grandparent is Nancy L. Phillips of Meridian.
Paternal grandparents are Cliff and Sue Hicks of Rose Hill.
Christina Wheelock and Darcus Wickliffe announce the birth of a daughter, Darquasha Domunique Maria Wickliffe, on Oct. 5, 2004, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparent is Tammy Nelson.
Maternal grandparent is Ron Wheelock.
Maurice Bounds and Cheyanny Dear of Shubuta announce the birth of a son, Demarius Tre'Shawn Bounds, on Oct. 6, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Ray and Cora Brown of Shubuta.
Maternal grandparents are David and Maxine Dear of Shubuta.
Mack and Amanda Leach of Hickory announce the birth of a daughter, Amandalyn Marie, on Oct. 7, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Mack Odell and Debbie Leach.
Maternal grandparents are Mike and Suzijo Brackeen of Hickory.
Allactia Smith and Jamie Ricks of Union announce the birth of a daughter, Janyah Ricks, on Oct. 7, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Julius Ricks of Union.
Maternal grandparent is Hija Lewis of Union.
Jennifer Bailey and Michael Morris announce the birth of a son, Joshua Kenai Morris,on Oct. 8, 2004, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Mae Morris and Leon Morris.
Maternal grandparents are Ella Bailey of Will Bailey.
Michael and Heather Kennedy of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Jesse Blaile, on Oct. 9, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are William Earl and Gail Kennedy.
Maternal grandparents are D.D. and Kathy Rushing.
Yasheka Bester and Robert Jennings of Scooba, announce the birth of a daughter, Robynn Jamila Jennings, on Oct. 9, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Karen Wilson and Darren Smith of Carthage announce the birth of a son, Daunte Gage Smith, on Oct. 9, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal great-grandparents are Jeannette and John Willis of Walnut Grove.
Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Audrey Wilson of Carthage.
Heather and Adam Boldin of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Brooke Elise, on Oct. 10, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Chiquita Thomas of Meridian announces the birth of a twins, Jerrod Ju-Clmus Thomas and Jerard Ju'Reel Thomas, on Oct. 10, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Stacy King and Ricardo Brown of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Ricardo Dewayne Brown II, on Oct. 10, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mark and Emily Rickles announce the birth of a daughter, Ivey Ruth Rickles, on Oct. 11, 2004, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are James Larry Rickles and Kayron Rickles.
Maternal grandparents are Odie Spears Jr. and Dorothy Spears.
The Rev. Dominic and Kimberly Young announce the birth of a daughter, Monica Mary, on Oct. 11, 2004, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Roosevelt and Mary Woods.
Maternal grandparents are the Rev. L.C. and Adlener Knighton.
Leslie and Stephen Crosby of Butler, Ala. announce the birth of a daughter, Caitlyn Nicole, on Oct. 11, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Tasha Harris of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Alyvia Paige, on Oct. 11, 2004, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Steve and Jimmie Goodson of Louisville announce the birth of a son, John Luke, on Oct. 12, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Bill Tupelo and the late Mellie Ann Goodson.
Maternal grandparents are Jim and Glenda Rawson of Meridian.
Glenn and Lisa Hollingsworth of Hickory announce the birth of a daughter, Adison Brackeen, on Oct. 12, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Glenn and Joyce Hollingsworth.
Maternal grandparents are Wanda Brackeen and the late Wayne Brackeen.
Dustin and Stacy Parsons of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Payton Marie, on Oct. 12, 2004, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Gary and Shelia Parsons of Decatur, Ark.
Maternal grandparents are Michael and Therese Ziemer of West Bend, Wis.

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