BIRTHS

Carson Ray Whitaker Carson Ray Whitaker

Steven and Wendy Whitaker of Blacksburg announce the birth of their son, Carson Ray, on April 19, 2008, in Cleveland Regional Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Bill and Shirley Williams of Shelby and paternal grandparents are Ray and Pat Hyatt of Gaffney.

Ali Reece Hardin

Wade and Trebbi Hardin announce the birth of their daughter, Ali Reece, on March 18, 2008, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 4 lbs. 14 ozs. and measuring 18 inches long.

Grandparents are Ricky and Pat Norris and Ernie and JoAnn Hardin.

Shermareon Ja'Quez Dawkins

Sherman Dawkins and Quensinia Deal, both of Gaffney, announce the birth of their son, Shermareon Ja'Quez Dawkins, on Jan. 20, 2008, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 1 lb. 6 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Mary Charles of Blacksburg and Bridges Camp of Blacksburg. Paternal grandparents are Bobby and Elaine Dawkins of Gaffney.

Maternal great-grandparents are Rosia Deal of Inman, James Deal Sr. of Louisiana, Susie Camp of Blacksburg and the late Luther Camp Sr. Paternal great-grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Ophaniel Mack and the late Mr. and Mrs. King David Dawkins Sr.

Ali Reece Hardin Godmother is Lisa King of Gaffney.

Shermareon Ja'Quez Dawkins