Published: January 19, 2009 11:34 pm      

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

LeAnna Gibson and Donnie Hickman Jr. of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Tayden Kane Hickman, on Dec. 26, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Donnie Hickman Sr. and Gloria Hickman of Philadelphia.

Maternal grandparents are Priscella Thomas of Philadelphia and Laverette Williams of Conehatta.

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Scequante Emerson of Meridian and Hernandez Dubose of York, Ala. announce the birth of a daughter, Ariel Dubose, on Dec. 28, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Dorothy Woodard of Cuba, Ala.

Maternal grandparent is Synthia Emerson of Meridian.

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Todd and Kristen Owen of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Katelin Elizabeth, on Dec. 30, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Ganes and Bobbie Owen of Quitman.

Maternal grandparents are Lloyd and Karlotta Lewis of Quitman.

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Billy and Lori Dear of Hickory announce the birth of a son, David Grant, on Dec. 30, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Talmadge Dear and Dana Lovorn.

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Les Wilkes and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Proctor.

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Ashley Gill and Walter Smith of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Kardarious Lavon Smith, on Dec. 25, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Jimmy and Melissa Owens of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Lexieanna Marion, on Dec. 30, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are David and Betty Branham.

Maternal grandparents are George and Karen Shongraw of Quitman and Robert and Connie Marion of Randolph, N.J.

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Reginia Anderson and Lance Laird of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, McKenna Lynn Laird, on Dec. 31, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparent is Leon Anderson of Chunky.

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April Bell and Bobby Henry of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Aliyah Loraine Henry, on Dec. 31, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Ruth and Henry Bell Jr.

Maternal grandparents are Velma Sam and Ronnie Henry Sr.

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Glenn and Rosalind Buckalew of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Samantha Grace, on Dec. 31, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Alan and Vicki Buckalew of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Frank and Gean Evans of Meridian.

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