BIRTHS

Brayden Kru Rochester Brayden Kru Rochester

Brian Rochester and Ashley Erwin of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Brayden Kru, on May 6, 2008, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Richard and Becky Erwin of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Janice Rochester of Gaffney and the late Kelly Rochester.

Maternal great-grandparents are Charli Painter, the late Josie Painter and the late Sam and Reba Erwin. Paternal great-grandparents are the late Leonard and Polly Mace and the late Paul and Helen Rochester.

Isabella Marie Chase

Rachel Rasmussen and Daniel Chase of Cowpens announce the birth of their daughter, Isabella Marie, on July 30, 2008, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 147 ozs.

Timothy Kayne Norman

Heather Yow and Timothy Norman of Smyrna announce the birth of their son, Timothy Kayne Norman, on July 23, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Nelson and Lou Moss of Grover, N.C., Jeffery Yow of Fallston, N.C., and Sandra Moss of Gastonia, N.C. Paternal grandparents are Cindy Walker of Smyrna, Todd Norman of Blacksburg, Mary Frances of Smyrna and Tim Walker of Smyrna.

Hayden Elizabeth Rotn

Ashley and Michael Rotn of Spartanburg County announce the birth of their daughter, Hayden Elizabeth, on July 30, 2008, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs.

Donovan Lane Richards

Michelle Richards of Cherokee County announces the birth of her son, Donovan Lane, on Aug. 13, 2008, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs.

Abigail Alise Hedgepath

Evangeline Francisco and Joshua Hedgepath of Blacksburg announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail Alise Hedgepath, on July 23, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are John and Angela Francisco and paternal grandparents are Tony Hedgepath and Tammy Frye.

Guadalupe Leal Martinez

Veronica Martinez and José Sanchez of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Guadalupe Leal Martinez, on July 19, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 5 lbs. 7 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are José Nemecio and Isabel Martinez. Paternal grandparents are Jesus Leal and Celia Sanchez.

Cade David Bright

Cindy and Cody Bright of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Cade David, on Aug. 1, 2008, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 9 lbs. 13 ozs.

Ivan Kyle Whitener

Ivy Lamb of Gaffney and Canvas Whitener of Shelby announce the birth of their son, Ivan Kyle Whitener, on July 28, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 8 lbs.

Maternal grandparents are Brenda June Lamb and Daniel Lee Lamb of Rutherfordton, N.C. Paternal grandparents are Doris Whitener and Earnest Junior Whitener of Forest City.

Lamb of Rutherfordton, N.C. Paternal grandparents are Doris Whitener and Earnest Junior Whitener of Forest City.