Madison Lynn Dixon Tom, Robin and Houston Dixon of Chesnee announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Madison Lynn, on June 15, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and measuring 19-1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Ronald Sybil Owenby of Gaffney and paternal grandparents are Archie and Betty Dixon of Monroe, N.C. Paternal great-grandmother is Dorothy Kinard of Charlotte. Shazavion Keshawn Gaffney

Candice M. Gaffney announces the birth of her son, Shazavion Keshawn, on June 24, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Olishia Gaffney of Gaffney and Benjamin Gaffney of Boiling Springs, N.C.

Ta’Ja Steveon Lattimore

Rashata Gist and Stephen T. Lattimore II of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Ta’Ja Steveon Lattimore, on June 23, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Jill Smith and Trevon Gist, both of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Cassandra Lattimore of Gaffney.

Savannah LeAnn Diskill

Samantha Bolick of Pacolet and Joshua A. Driskill of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Savannah LeAnn, on June 24, 2005, 7 lbs. 12 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Greg and Annette Ireland and paternal grandparents are Ricky and Roxanne Driskill, all of Gaffney.

Triston Blake Lorenzo Green

Angela and Eric Green of Blacksburg announce the birth of their son, Triston Blake Lorenzo Green, on June 24, 2005 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs.

Grandparents are April Jones, Doris Green, Sandi Green and Ricky Green.

Great-grandparents are Doug and Victoria Lawing, Violet Radford, Adger Pittman, Deloris Pittman and Elizabeth and Otto Lorenzo Green.

Qua’ron Tylee Makupson

Ashley Jefferies and Ronnie Makupson of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Qua’ron Tylee Makupson, on June 22, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs.

Grandparents are Howard and Partheane Jefferies, Sarah Haney, all of Gaffney, and Larry Makupson of Cowpens.

Sinsear Ahmaz Montgomery

Natashia and Wallace Montgomery of Blacksburg announce the birth of their son, Sinsear Ahmaz, on June 22, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz.

Grandparents are Lovie and Brenda Davis and Butch and Carolyn Montgomery, all of Blacksburg.

Kadence Deann Wright

Mary Beth and Billy Wright of Smyrna announce the birth of their daughter, Kadence Deann, on June 20, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Myra Batease and Michael Parris of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Sharon and Ricky Wright of Arkansas.

Avery William Ford

Melissa and Anthony Ford of Mooresboro, N.C., announce the birth of their son, Avery William, on June 28, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs.

Maternal grandmother is Robin Cannon of Spartanburg and paternal grandparents are Linda and Lannis Spake of Mooresboro, N.C.

Maternal great-grandparents are Nell Lanier of Blacksburg, Francis and Glen Mode of Gaffney and the late Sam Lanier. Paternal great-grandparents are Ester Spake of Mooresboro and the late Vernon Spake.

Haley Ciara Peterson

Leslie Childers and Tamarlane Peterson of Blacksburg announce the birth of their daughter, Haley Ciara, on June 19, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Christine and Donald Bowen and paternal grandparents are Mitchell Peterson and Doris and Al Varner, all of Blacksburg.

Brett Mickael Poole

Misty Collins and Jason Poole of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Brett Mickael, on June 17, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. David Collins of Blacksburg and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Wages of Jonesville. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Poole of Gaffney.

Kierstyn Nicole Lydia

Brandi W. and David Lydia of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Kierstyn Nicole, on June 17, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 5 lbs. 11 ozs.

Grandparents are Jim and Becky Wilson and Butch and Marice Lydia, all of Gaffney.

Avery William Ford

Melissa and Anthony Ford of Mooresboro, N.C., announce the birth of their son, Avery William, on June 28, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lb. 4 ozs.

Grandparents are Robin Cannon of Spartanburg, Linda Spaine and Lannis Spake, both of Mooresboro.

Kelsi Marie Jewel Panther

Lynn and William Panther of Blacksburg announce the birth of their daughter, Kelsi Marie Jewel, on June 28, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs.

Grandparents are Debbie Cain of Gaffney, David Gibson of Lincolnton, N.C., Charles Panther of Hickory Grove and Janet Panther of Blacksburg.

Laylah Genae McCluney

Alanah Lucinda McCluney

Rev. Johnny and Genetta McCluney Jr. of Gaffney announce the birth of their twin daughters, Laylah Genae and Alanah Lucinda, on June 24, 2005, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center. Laylah weighed 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and Alanah weighed 6 lbs. 4 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are William and Peggy Mayes of Gaffney and paternal grandparents are Johnny Sr. and Rev. Nettie McCluney of Blacksburg.

Maternal great-grandmother is Genelle Mayes of Gaffney and great-grandfather is Rev. Timothy McCluney of Blacksburg.

Elijah Ray Griffin

Nikki and Ray Griffin of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Elijah Ray, on July 7, 2005, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs.