Matthew Dwayne Allison

Sarah and Dwayne Allison of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Matthew Dwayne, on Aug. 8, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 8 lbs. 7ozs.

Maternal grandmother is Doris P. Mullinax of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Jimmy Earl Allison and Frances Stroup Allison of Gaffney.

Jamiyah Sevella Smith

Eboni Smith and Jamarcus Smith Sr of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Jamiyah Sevella, on Aug. 6, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Thomasina Sevella Smith and Robert Walker of Gaffney. Paternal grandmother is Sharon Smith of Gaffney.

Maternal great-grandparents are Ruthie and Billy Rodgers of Gaffney.

William Rogers Nicholson Jr.

Janis and William R. Nicholson of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, William Rogers Jr., on Aug. 1, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs.

Maternal parents are Polly Haulbooks of Gaffney and the late Carol Lee Haulbrooks. Paternal grandparents are Rogers Nicholson of Commerce, Ga., and the late Willie mae McDaniel.

Bailee Marie Olmstead

Amber and Blake Olmstead of Cowpens announce the birth of their daughter, Bailee Marie, on July 25, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Danny and Angela Helton. Paternal grandparents are John Olmstead and Susan Olmstead.

Charmayne LeNay Byers

Maryauna Vereen Byers and Tremayne Byers announce the birth of their daughter, Charmayne LeNay, on July 23, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Rev. Nathan and Bernice Vereen of Longs, S.C. Paternal grandparents are Barbara A. Jeter (Alonzo) and Sidni Byers of Gaffney.

Alannah Grace Baxter

Relicia Baxter and Darrell Douglas announce the birth of their daughter, Alannah Grace, on Aug. 6, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Ronald and Marilyn Fazier of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Mary Douglas of Gaffney and the late Cecil Douglas.

Paternal great-grandmother is Sara Davidson.

Janiyah Tianna Wilson

Nadiah Jefferies and Jamar Wilson of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Janiyah Tianna, on Aug. 4, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Martha Jefferies and J.L. Jefferies of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Jacqueline Wilson and Johnny Rae Wilson of New Jersey.

James Larry Peace

Chelsie Hames and Benjamin Peace of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, James Larry Peace, on Aug. 4, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Micah Hames and Geneva Hames of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Tlisa Owens of Spartanburg and Chester Peace of Waco, N.C.

Jonathan Ayden Sinclair

Christina McAbee and Joshua Sinclair of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Jonathan Ayden Sinclair, on Aug. 2, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 5 lbs. 10 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Larry and Susan McAbee of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are David and Tracy Sinclair of Union.

Jonathan has two aunts, Alicia McAbee and Cassie Sinclair.

Jaslyn Nhu Dinh

Linh Thi Tran and Thana Toan Dinh of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Jaslyn Nhu Dinh, on July 30, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7lbs. 8 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Co Tran and Nguyet Huynh of California. Paternal grandparents Vinh Toan Dinh and Suong Nguyen of North Carolina.

Quantrell Deleon Wilson Jr.

Takema Jefferies and Quantrell wilson of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Quantrell Deleon Wilson Jr., on July 30, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 5 7ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Robert and Debra Jefferies of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Angelia Wilson and Novert Haney of Gaffney.

Nathan Tyler Mullinax

Jennifer Taylor and Nathan Mullinax of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Nathan Tyler Mullinax, on July 29, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs.

Grandparents are Regina and Harold Taylor and Rita and Avery Mullinax.