By Staff
Keaundra Boyd and De'Mario Dover announce the birth of a son, Demarius De'Kevian Dover, on Aug. 5, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Roshelle Ford of Porterville announces the birth of a daughter, Omarionana Arzella Backstrom, on Aug. 12, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Sherita Napier and Harold Wrenn Jr. of Butler, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Damien Tre'Von Wrenn, on Aug. 12, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Christy Dawn Sullivan of Philadelphia announces the birth of a daughter, Asaia Keona Leach, on Aug. 12, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Dwight and Melissa Sikes of Silas, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Cheston David, on Aug. 12, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Sikes is the former Melissa Kay Brown.
Carl Mack and Sharon Roberts of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, La'Candris Carliyah Mack, on Aug. 12, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Kevin and Nicole Sides of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Alexis Nicole, on Aug. 12, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Sides is the former Winnie Nicole Joyner.
Keith and Glenda Rogers of Union announce the birth of a daughter, Mary Gail, on Aug. 12, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Fred and Mary Rogers of Meridian.
Maternal grandparent is Gail Watkins of Collinsville.
Mrs. Rogers is the former Glenda Watkins.
Alexandria Shante Graham announces the birth of a son, Quamane Detay Graham, on Aug. 12, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Maternal grandparents are Jay and Georgia Graham.
Rachel Williams and Tyrone Johnson of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Ty'Kerria Rachelle Johnson, on Aug. 13, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Betty Johnson.
Maternal grandparents are Johnny Ray Williams and Brenda Jean Williams.
Susan Cole and Fredrick Currie announce the birth of a daughter, Alesha JaMekia Currie, on Aug. 13, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Ruby and Willie T. Adams.
Maternal grandparent is Dollie Cole.
Shareka Kennedy and Alexander Gonzalez of Marion announce the birth of a son, Javier Miguel Gozalez, on Aug. 13, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Howlisha Gatling of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Marquez Markee Jones, on Aug. 13, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Cristal and Eric Bedwell of York, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Dustin Aaron, on Aug. 13, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Bedwell is the former Cristal Pugh.
Amber McLelland and John Milstead of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Ethan Michael Milstead, on Aug. 13, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Judy and Eugene Milstead.
Maternal grandparents are Beverly McLelland, and Milce and Felia McLelland of Meridian.
Regina and Lance Short of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Aniya Makenna, on Aug. 14, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Short is the former Regina Crowe.
Jessie and Jerri James of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Jerica Victoria, on Aug. 14, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Millard and Shirley Tolliver of Magnolia.
Maternal grandparents are the Rev. Willie and Queen V. Jefferson of Quitman.
Mrs. James is the former Jerri Thigpen.
Brian Mabry and Emily Bishop announce the birth of a daughter, Kiersten Rae Mabry, on Aug. 14, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Danny Mabry and Penny Rainer.
Maternal grandparents are Bobby Bishop and Mary Bishop.
Ken and Kim Butler of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Anna Grace, on Aug. 14, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Jerry and Judy Barnes of Philadelphia and Wayne and Pam Butler of Gautier.
Maternal grandparents are Joe and Wanda Haggard of Preston.
Mrs. Butler is the former Kim Haggard.
April Moulds and Bobby Stephens of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Courtney Kay Stephens, on Aug. 15, 2003, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Clyde and Brenda Bennamon of DeKalb announce the birth of a son, Jakobe Breshard, on Aug. 15, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Jhon Lee and Guyoria Bennamon.
Maternal grandparents are Everlean Prince and the late Johnny B. Prince.
Mrs. Bennamon is the former Brenda Joyce Prince.
Phil and Melissa Priester of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Phillip Andrew, on Aug. 15, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Billy and Suzanne Priester of Quitman.
Maternal grandparents are Sam D. Curry of Meridian and Rebecca Curry of Meridian.
Mrs. Priester is the former Melissa Beth Curry.
Chris and Dana Byrd announce the birth of a son, Joseph Frank, on Aug. 15, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Billy Joe and Camellia Byrd.
Maternal grandparents are Randy and Donna Sims.
Mrs. Byrd is the former Dana Sims.
Lamonica and Jimmy E. Campbell announce the birth of a son, Jimmy Earl "E.J." Campbell Jr., on Aug. 15, 2003, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Hosey and Geraldine Campbell.
Maternal grandparents are Joe and Linda Buckley.
Mrs. Campbell is the former Lamonica Shanta Buckley.
Myia Henson of Philadelphia announces the birth of a son, Brandon Jamyrion Henson, on Aug. 16, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Maternal grandparents are Deborah Henson and Charles Henson of Philadelphia.
Ransom and Shannon McElroy of Lauderdale announce the birth of a daughter, Madelyn Olivia, on Aug. 17, 2003, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are James A. and Fleta J. McElroy.
Maternal grandparents are Roland E. and Martha S. Anderson.
Mrs. McElroy is the former Shannon Anderson.