Kyan Christopher

Matthew Jordan

Arthur R. and Sharon O. Jordan of Inman announce the birth of their son, Kyan Christopher-Martin, on April 27, 2006, at 7:09 p.m. in Mary Black Memorial Hospital weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs

Joseph Isaiah Keller

Christy Keller of Blacksburg announces the birth of her son, Joseph Isaiah Keller, on May 10, 2006, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Michelle Duncan and the late Billy Joe Keller.

Lucas Russell Chapman

Shanna Calvert and Russell Chapman of Blacksburg announce the birth of their son, Lucas Russell, on May 10, 2006, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 8 lbs. 7-1/2 ozs.

Grandparents are Mitchell and Angie Calvert and Martin and Jeanna Bowen of Gaffney.

Ruben Cason Lopez

Ashley Putnam and Ruben Ruiz Lopez of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Ruben Cason Lopez, on May 11, 2006, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Tammy Martin and John Putnam of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Antonia Lopez and Gabriel Ruiz, both of Mexico.

Daniel Adam Ranns

Dawn and Adam Ranns of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Daniel Adam, on May 22, 2006, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs.

Selena Eve Lester

Selina and Phillip Lester of Blacksburg announce the birth of their daughter, Selena Eve, on May 16, 2006, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Brenda Ham of Blacksburg and the late Leroy David Ham. Paternal grandparents are Doris Lester and the late Thomas Wayne Lester.

Jackson Mark McBee

Emily B. McSwain and Douglas J. McBee of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Jackson Mark McBee, on May 12, 2006, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Stephanie and Barry Earls and Stanley and Tammy Yeared, gin, all of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Janice and Mark McBee of Gaffney.

Jayda Marie Allen

Melanie Parnell and Edward Allen announce the birth of their daughter, Jayda Marie Allen, on May 17,

2006, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 5 lbs. 10 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Jimmy Lee Parnell and Jimmie Ruth Taylor of Marion, Ark. Paternal grandparents are Patsy A. Allen and Samuel Smith of Gaffney.