BIRTHS

Aubrey Jade Swick

Carolyn and Paul Swick of Blacksburg announce the birth of their daughter, Aubrey Jade, on Dec. 3, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Deborah Costner of York and Ronald Costner of Fort Lawn. Paternal grandparents are Karen Williams and Daniel Bryson, both of Blacksburg.

Peyton Chyenne Hutchins

Amber Hutchins of Gaffney announces the birth of her daughter, Payton Chyenne, on Dec. 16, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs.

Maternal grandparents are Sherry Cody Elliott and Charles Paul Hutchins.

ShayLa Kenzie Peeler

Amber Peeler of Gaffney announces the birth of her daughter, ShayLa Kenzie, on Dec. 17, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Angela Darlene Spurlin and John Kenneth Peeler, both of Gaffney.

Na'Kyria Amaria Marks

Ramona Davidson of Gaffney announces the birth of her daughter, Na'Kyria Amaria Marks, on Dec. 4, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Olatha Linder and Michael Austin, both of Gaffney.

Tyrone McFadden Jr.

Tina Hollis and Tyrone McFadden Sr. of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Tyrone McFadden Jr., on Dec. 9, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Margaret and Woody Lipscomb and Leon Savage, all of Gaffney. Paternal grandmother is Linda McFadden of Gaffney.

La'Riah Denise Dukes

Katisha Dukes of Gaffney announces the birth of her daughter, La'Riah Denise, on Dec. 9, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Zelda Littlejohn and Dennis Dukes of Gaffney.

Elijah James Ramsey

Heather Ramsey of Blacksburg announces the birth of her son, Elijah James, on Dec. 10, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Regina Ramsey of Gastonia, N.C., and maternal great-grandmother is Frances Hoffman of Blacksburg.

Jacob Mitchell Chapman

Shanna Calvert and Russell Chapman, both of Gaffney, announce the birth of their son, Jacob Mitchell Chapman, on Dec. 10, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Mitchell and Angie Calvert of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Martin and Jeanna Bowen of Gaffney.

Layla Marie Pyle

Georgette Reynolds and Brian James Pyle of Blacksburg announce the birth of their daughter, Tyrone McFadden Jr., on Dec. 9, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Frankie Duncan of Gaffney and the late Georgianna Chandler. Paternal grandparents are Jan Meierer of Charleston and Larry Pyle of Raleigh, N.C.

Mason Thomas Jones

Leslie Childers and Gary Jones of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Mason Thomas Jones, on Dec. 13, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Christine Bowens and Donald Bowens of Blacksburg. Paternal grandparents are Carol Motts and Marvin Higdon of Blacksburg and the late Gary Thomas Motts.

Destinee Emijay Chambers

Tynisha Poole and Hayward T. Chambers Sr. of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Destinee Emijay Chambers, on Dec. 3, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are the late Jeannie Reynolds and the late John Poole Sr. Paternal grandparents are Sherry Chambers of Charlotte, N.C., and the late Hayward Corry.

Jerica Rose Waldrop

Tiffany and Billy Waldrop of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Jerica Rose, on Dec. 3, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs.

Maternal grandparents are Robin Horne and the late Jerry Lee Horne. Paternal grandparents are Bobby and Tammy Waldrop.