Howell girl

Justin Howell and Toni Howell of Pacolet announce the birth of a daughter on Nov. 26, 2004, in Mary Black Memorial Hospital weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs.

Leigha Grace Southers

Brooke Jackson and Cody Southers of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Leigha Grace Southern, on Jan. 21, 2005, in Mary Black Memorial Hospital weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs.

Princess Lanette-

Valshonda Smalls

Latoria L. Dowdle Gaffney and Darrell O. Smalls of Spartanburg announce the birth of their daughter, Princess Lanette-Valshonda Smalls, on Jan. 25, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 6.2 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Bernadette Norris and Ray Dowdle of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Laura and William Smalls of St. Stephen and Summerville.

Ja’Zaria Azyiah Jackson

Chastity Jackson and Torrie Jackson announce the birth of their daughter, Ja’Zaria Azyiah Jackson, on Jan. 22, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs.

Grandparents are Barbara Phillips, Wendy Jackson, the late John Phillips and the late James Jackson.

Nikolas Arthur

Michael Moore

Michelle Moore of Gaffney announces the birth of her son, Nikolas Arthur Michael Moore, on Jan. 21, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs 12 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Joanna Frazier of Blacksburg and Michael Burke of Gaffney.

Kamaya Ty-Quria Whitaker

Tiara Brown and Sean Whitaker announce the birth of their daughter, Kamaya Ty-Quria Whitaker, on Jan. 19, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs.

Grandparents are Linda and Terrence Brown of Gaffney, Harry Whitaker of North Carolina and Joyce Lipscomb of Gaffney.

Justin Le Nguyen

Hong Thuy Le and Tien Thanh Nguyen of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Justin Le Nguyen, on Feb. 2, 2005, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs.

Prentiss Deterence

Jefferies Jr.

Ashley N. Littlejohn and Prentiss Deterence Jefferies announce the birth of their daughter, Prentiss Deterence Jefferies Jr., on Jan. 29, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 19 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Kimberly Watkins and Lee Tate Sr., both of Gaffney. Step-grandfather is Stanley Watkins of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Steedley “S.D.” Jefferies and the late Pauline Jefferies. Step-grandmother is Shirley Jefferies of Connecticut.

Jackie Nathanuel Parker

Shana R. and James W. Parker Jr. of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Jackie Nathanuel, on Jan. 28, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Melinda Roberts and Timothy Sharp, both of Fulton, Miss. Paternal grandparents are Mary and James W. Parker Jr. of Gaffney.

Samantha Gail McCall

Kelly R. McCall and Jonathan M. McCall of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Samantha Gail, on Jan. 16, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 5 lbs. 10 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Melvyn and Angelia Tessnear and Howard and Cindy Hughey. Paternal grandparents are Nick and Cindy McCall.

Kadyn Abigayle Dixon

Melissa and Kevin Dixon of Smyrna announce the birth of their daughter, Kadyn Abigayle, on Jan. 16, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs.

Grandparents are Teresa Humphries of Smyrna, the late Johnny Humphries and Edward Broome. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Wanda Dixon.

Kam’Ron Leontae Hopper

Cameo F. Wilson of Gaffney and David L. Hopper of Shelby announce the birth of their son, Kam’Ron Da-lyn Leontae Hopper, on Jan. 18, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs.

Grandparents are Julia A. Wilson of Gaffney, Ollie Mae Ross and Steve Ross, both of Shelby.

By’drez Antwan Thomas

Ashley S. Rodgers and Brandon D. Thomas of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, By’drez Durvail Antwan Thomas, on Jan. 19, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs.

Grandparents are Shannon Matild Rodgers and Clarence Darrel Norris. Paternal grandparents are Mary Louise Parker, Kyle Parker and Kelly Thomas.