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Births

Thomas

Adam and Danielle Thomas of Newport announce the birth of their son, Ayden Ray Thomas. He was born at 12:12 a.m. Sept. 24, 2015 , at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 19 inches long. The baby has one sibling, Gaige Michael Thomas.

Grandparents are Ferrin and Peggy Thomas of Newport, Michael and Deanna Irvin of New Matamoras. Great-grandparents are Don and Susie Thomas of Newport, Richard and Sue Harris of Newport, Pat and Sandy Bleakley of New Matamoras. Great-great-grandparent is Betty Smith of Newport.

Edgar

Andrew “Drew” and Brandy Cochran Edgar of Saint Marys, W.Va., announce the birth of their daughter, Lydia Kaelyn Edgar. She was born at 12:15 p.m. Aug. 25, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long. The baby has one sibling, Julian Alexander Edgar, age 3.

Grandparents are Jeffrey and Covena Moring Cochran of Robards, Ky., Frank and Pamela Lauer Edgar of Newport, and Jack and Sheryl Malone Brookover of Waverly, W.Va. Great-grandparents are Darrell and the late Helen Smith Cochran and Joye Hutsell Grimes and Howard Byard of New Matamoras, Calvin and the late Betty Dearth Lauer and Liz Omasta of Saint Marys, W.Va., and the late Arthur Edgar and Connie Whiting.

Pritchett

Jarrah Huck and Bryon Pritchett of Marietta announce the birth of their daughter, Josie Raine Pritchett. She was born at 11:11 a.m. Oct. 5, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 18 inches long. The baby has one sibling, Brycen James Pritchett.

Grandparents are Dena Huck, Mike Huck and Grace Pritchett, all of Marietta.

Griffith

Todd and Marshal Griffith of Coolville announce the birth of their son, Levi Andrew Griffith. He was born at 11:52 a.m. Oct. 5, 2015, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 inches long. The baby has five siblings, Damian Scott, Ambreia Nicole, Braydyn Kristopher, Whitney Faith, and Elizabeth Paige Griffith.

Grandparents are Craige and Rita Seals of Coolville and Nathan and Judy Griffith of Elizabeth, W.Va.

Hartshorn

Teresa DePuy and Sam Hartshorn of Newport announce the birth of their son, Abraham Eli Hartshorn. He was born at 12:03 p.m. Sept. 1, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long. The baby has one sibling, Gabriel Benton.

Grandparents are Gale and Barbara DePuy of Dart, Gene Hartshorn and Becky Wagner of Newport, Cindy Hartshorn and Dave Hart of Reno. Great-grandparents are Dale and Phyllis Haught of New Matamoras.

Births

McAtee

Brittani Mabeus of Marietta and Tommy McAtee of Newport announce the birth of their daughter, Brooklyn Rena’ McAtee. She was born at 10:57 a.m. Sept. 16, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 8.7 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Rena’ Knapp and Mark McElfresh, the late Andy Knapp of Marietta, and Richard and Michelle McAtee II of Newport.

Great-grandparents are Jerry and Carol Ford, Linda and Louie Diehl of Marietta, Ruby McElfresh and the late Robert McElfresh of Reno, Sue Klutts of Marietta, the late Robert Harris, John Cobb and the late Barbara Cobb of Marietta, and Beverly McAtee and the late Richard McAtee of Waverly, W.Va.

Great-great-grandparents are Bill and Maxine Ford of Marietta, the late Russell and Evelyn Britton, Jake and Virginia Francis of Sun City, West Arizona, the late John and Lillian Cobb of Coal Run, the late Esther Farnsworth of Coal Run, the late Virgil and Anna Pearl McAtee of Waverly, W.Va., and the late Bonnie Lent.

Aunts and uncles are Justin Knapp of Marietta, Sabrinna and Chase Guider of Marion, Ohio, and Brittany and Wes Bills of St. Marys, W.Va. Cousin is Hunter Layne of St. Marys, W.Va.

Smith

Matthew and Tiffany Smith of Belpre announce the birth of their daughter, Haley Grace Smith. She was born at 4:06 p.m. Sept. 15, 2015. She weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Jerry and Caryn Rotruck, Raymond and Tammy Knight and David Smith. Great-grandparents are John and Sharon McCloy, Hugh and Miriam Allen and Esther Smith.

Lucas

Andrew Lucas and Melissa Anthony of Lowell announce the birth of their daughter, Lillie Emaline Lucas. She was born July 8, 2015. She weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 17.5 inches long. The baby has four siblings, Avery, Andrew, Julie and Emily. Grandparents are, Jeffrey and Nancy Anthony, and Laura and the late Wade Lucas.

Boley

Robert and Darylann Boley of Marietta announce the birth of their daughter, Cadence Pearl Boley. She was born at 5:55 a.m. Aug. 9, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Donald and Clara Boley of New Matamoras, Darryl Stevens of Martins Ferry, Ohio, and Royetta Cline of Reno. Great-grandparent is Ruth Russell of Wellsville. Great-great-grandparents are Pearly and Carline Stevens of Newport.

Smith

Daniel and Krisha Smith of Williamstown announce the birth of their daughter, Lyla Juliette Smith. She was born at 11:45 a.m. Sept. 23, 2015. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. The baby has two siblings, Ava Elizabeth Smith and Tobias Daniel Smith.

Grandparents are Richard and Joy Smith of Williamstown and Julie Crago of Marietta. Great-grandparents are Tom and Judy Crago of Liberty, W.Va., and Janice Cunningham of Saint Marys, W.Va.

Ramsey

Anthony and Leah Ramsey of St. Marys, W.Va., announce the birth of their son, Jaxon James Ramsey. He was born at 6:40 a.m. Sept. 17, 2015, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Jim and Brenda Boughner of Belmont, W.Va., Steve and Vickie Thomas of Pennsboro, W.Va., and Jim and Alicia Ramsey of Harrisville, W.Va. Great-grandparents are Warren and Geneva Kiggans of New Matamoras, Rex and JoAn Layfield of Cairo, W.Va., and Kenneth Ramsey of Pennsboro, W.Va.

Dowler

Timothy and Kimberly Dowler Jr. of Lowell announce the birth of their son, Bryce Archer Dowler. He was born at 10:20 a.m. Sept. 20, 2015, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21 inches long. The baby has two siblings, Kaden Dowler and Ella Dowler.

Grandparents are Tim and Vicki Dowler of Waterford and Fred Heldman of Lowell.

Marshall

Victoria and Michael Marshall of Lowell announce the birth of their daughter, Josephine Myrna Marshall. She was born at 12:09 p.m. Sept. 10, 2015, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Mary and Ronald Marshall of Marietta and Virginia and Patrick Clark of Lewisville, Ohio. Great-grandparents are Susan Simcox of Cleveland and Violet Blair of Marietta.

Cramer

Joshua and Brittany Cramer of Las Vegas, Nev., announce the birth of their daughter, Madelyn Grace Cramer. She was born at 3:25 a.m. Sept. 10, 2015, on Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long. The baby has one brother, Tristan.

Grandparents are Tracy and Bruce Cramer of California and Shawn and Sheri Shriver of Beverly. Great-grandparents are Joyce Shriver of Coal Run, Bob and Cheryl Hendrix of Beverly, Kerry Dicky of Twain Harte, Calif., and Dorothy Cramer of Eugene, Ore.

Nelson

Katie Jeffers and Alan Nelson of Belpre announce the birth of their daughter, Haylie Renee Nelson. She was born at 3:21 p.m. Aug. 3, 2015, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds and was 18 1/2 inches long. The baby has one sibling, Callie Rose Nelson.

Grandparents are Kim and Steve Nelson of Stockport, Jeffery Jeffers of Marietta, and Julie Bixler of Newark. Great-grandparents are Donna and the late Jim Nelson of Pomeroy, Dale and Janet Eaton of Parkersburg, Clarence and June Jeffers of Whipple, and William and Dorothy Carpenter of Lowell.

Henderson

Paul Fickiesen and Aaron Henderson of Fleming announce the birth of their daughter, Vayda Joan Henderson. She was born at 4:59 p.m. Sept. 25, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She weighed 4 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 16 inches long. The baby has one sister, Raygan Mae Henderson.

Grandparents are Holly and Bill Parker of Belpre, Kim and Marty Wallace of Marietta, and Freeman and Mary Henderson of Fleming. Great-grandparents are Sandra and Ralph Hines of Marietta, Hilda Fickiesen of Marietta, the late Raymond Fickiesen of Marietta, the late Leland and Wilma Christopher of Belpre, and Tim and Trista Christopher of Belpre.

Leaver

John Hogue and Lauren Leaver of Marietta announce the birth of their daughter, Paige Shelby Leaver. She was born at 11:27 a.m. Sept. 27, 2015, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 18.5 inches long. The baby has four siblings, Peyton Leaver, John Scott Hogue, BreAnn Richards, and Michael Evans.

Grandparents are Tim and Debbie Mattei of Akron and Jim Leaver of Medina. Great-grandparents are Beverly Barker of Akron, Gerald Weeks of Bath, Ohio, and Robert and Janet Mattei of Bath.

Bickford

Kevin Bickford and Lindsay Yoho of Beverly announce the birth of their son, Wyatt Zale Bickford. He was born at 10:58 a.m. Oct. 2, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. The baby has four siblings, Ethan Wyane Bickford, Levi Wayne Bickford, Daniel Trae Bickford, and Bryar Dallan Strouse.

Grandparents are Grace and Wally Yoho of Loudonville and Danny and Deborah Bickford of Beverly. Great-grandparents are Glenda Yoho of Wooster, Ohio, Martha Beatty of Ocala, Fla., and Ina Phillis of Beverly.

Schaad

Richard and Ashley Schaad of Marietta announce the birth of their daughter, Zoey Sophia Schaad. She was born at 11:34 a.m. Sept. 5, 2015, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Michael and Betty Hanes of Marietta and Thomas and Janet Schaad of Marietta.a Great-grandparent is Geneva Brooks of Marietta.

Patterson

Halley and Aaron Patterson of Marietta announce the birth of their son, Braxton Michael Patterson. He was born at 4:23 p.m. Oct. 2, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Jennifer and Greg Warrener and Amy and Anthony Patterson, all of Marietta. Great-grandparents are Shirley Gregor and Barb and Paul Hasley, all of Marietta.

Inman

Kevin and Becky Inman of Washington, W.Va., announce the birth of their daughter, Natalie Elizabeth Inman. She was born at 1:09 p.m. Sept. 28, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 19 inches long. The baby has two siblings, Chloe Dawn and Bailey Lynn.

Grandparents are Stan and Debi Inman of Parkersburg and Jeff and Gail Bigler of Bellaire, Ohio.

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