BIRTHS

José Enrique Rodriguez Garcia

Odilia Garcia Perdono of Gaffney announces the birth of her son, José Enrique Rodriguez Garcia on Aug. 24, 2008 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz.

Maternal grandparents are Secundino Garcia Torrez and Hilda Consuelo Perdono Garcia of Guatemala.

McKayla Shynice Slaughter

Carmilla and Edward Slaughter Jr. of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, McKayla Shynice, on Aug. 21, 2008 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 5 lbs. 11 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Ruby M. Jefferies and the late Albert Fleetwood Houston. Paternal grandparents are Edward M. Slaughter Sr. and Anita Slaughter.

Alayni Irene Aguas

Kayce and Jonas Aguas of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Alayni Irene, on Aug. 23, 2008 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Janice Ramos of Gaffney, Barbara Golden of Gaffney and the late Franklin (Buddy) Golden. Paternal grandparents are Herminia Alvarado of Queretaro, Mexico, and the late Jose Aguas.

Deylen Ma'Kel Whitaker

Dera Kennell and Michael Whitaker of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Deylen Ma'Kel, on Aug. 26, 2008 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Audrey and Steven Oglesby of Gaffney and Derek Kennell of Pittsburg, Va. Paternal grandmother is Joyce Whitaker of Gaffney.

Danielle Michelle Moss Mathis

Kimberly Mathis and Bobby Moss of Blacksburg announce the birth of their daughter, Danielle Michelle Moss Mathis, on Aug. 19, 2008 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 4 lbs. 9 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Jason Lee Mathis and Crystal Hodge Mathis of Blacksburg. Paternal grandparents are John Moss of Spartanburg and Melinda Childers Moss of Blacksburg.

Caitlyn Shyann Peeler

Alta and Danny Peeler of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Caitlyn Shyann, on Aug. 17, 2008 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Marjorie and Wayne Peeler and Melba and Larry Horton of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Larue McCraw of Cowpens, Avire McCarter of Gaffney, the late Alta Horton and the late Ruby Jackson.

Aaron Patrick Kirby

Heather Warmoth and Daniel Kirby of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Aaron Patrick Kirby, on Aug. 12, 2008 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Brenda Beach and John Beach of Cowpens. Paternal grandparents are Evelyn Kirby and Randy Kirby of Gaffney.

Alexis Michelle Burchfield

Candy and Jimmy L. Burchfield III of Blacksburg announce the birth of their daughter, Alexis Michelle, on Aug. 13, 2008 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Wayne and Janice Peeler of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Angie Fowler Whisonant of Gaffney and Jimmy Burchfield of Polk County.

Chaddeus Carl William Jones III

Charlesha Lipscomb and Chaddeus Jones of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Chaddeus Carl William Jones III, on Aug. 14, 2008 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Lora Smith and Charles Willis of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Mary Johnson of Gaffney and Carl Jones of Grover.

Malachi O'neil Rice

Lanneka Smith Rice and Westley O. Rice of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Malachi O'neil Rice, on Aug. 16, 2008 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Tommie Smith of Gaffney and Thomas Smith of Blacksburg. Paternal grandparents are Cora Rice and Lonnell Rice Sr., both of Union.

Lorelei Rae Beaumont

Stephanie and Alexander Beaumont of Rutherfordton, N.C., announce the birth of their daughter, Lorelei Rae, on Aug. 13, 2008 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz.

Robert Christian William Gonzalez

Kelly Broome Gonzalez of Gaffney and Juan Gonzalez of Shelby announce the birth of their son, Robert Christian William Gonzalez, on Aug. 25, 2008 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Audrey P. Broome of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Ana Gonzalez and Eulogio Gonzalez of Mexico.