The Jena Times, Birth Announcements Listed October 1997 Jena, LaSalle Parish, La. Submitted by Kathy Kelly ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** This is a listing of birth announcements found in The Jena Times. Our Thanks to The Jena Times for allowing us to submit the following information. BLACKWELL, Alexis Chris and Nikki Love Blackwell are pleased to announce the birth of their son Alexis McCrea Blackwell, born October 2, 1997 at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, La. He weighed 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length. Paternal grandparents are Bobby & Nita Blackwell of Urania: and great-grandparents include Francis Blackwell of Urania and the late J. L. Blackwell and Bernard Latona of Rosedale, Ill.and the late Phyliss Latona. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Wanda Love of Olla and Great- grandfather is Virgil Wilkes of West Monroe. ( The Jena Times, Oct. 29, 1997 ) BORDELON, Emily Nichole Paul and Gladys Bordelon are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Emily Nichole. Emily was born Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997 in Rapides Women's Hospital. She weighed 6 lbs. 1 « ozs. And was 18 3/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Rita Edwards of Jena and Bub Edwards of Rhinehart. Paternal grandparents are Doris Bordelon of Jena and Emeric & Florence Bordelon of Marksville. ( The Jena Times, Oct. 22, 1997 ) BRADFORD, Kelsey Paige Justin Bradford is proud to announce the arrival of his new sister, Kelsey Paige Bradford. Kelsey was born Oct. 6, 1997. She weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Her parents are Robert and Carol Ann Bradford. Maternal grandparents are Glen And Janie Cotton. Paternal grandmother is Walterine Bradford. ( The Jena Times, Oct. 22, 1997 ) DEVILLIER, Kyle Anita & Mitch Devillier of Beaumont, Tx. are pleased to announce the birth of their son Kyle Erin Devillier. He was born Aug. 12, 1997 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont and weighed 6 lbs. & 14 ozs. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. H. L. ( Buddy ) Weaver and Ms. Flo Devillier and Erin Devillier, both of Sulphur. Great-grandparents include Ms. Jessie Weaver of Urania, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Ardoin and Ms. Constance Devillier of Ville Platte. Kyle was welcomed home by his two-year-old brother, Matthew. ( the Jena Times Oct. 8, 1997 ) HUETT, Alana Lea Larado and Connie Huett would like to announce the birth of their first child, Alana Lea. She was born Oct. 6, 1997 at Rapides Women's Hospital and weighed in at 6 lbs. 10 ozs. And was 19 inches long. She was welcomed home by an older sister and brother. Maternal grandparents are Nila Thompson and the late Lloyd Thompson. Paternal grandparents are Verna Trentham and the late Lindy Huett. ( The Jena Times, Oct. 22, 1997 ) JORDAN, Megan Alexis Jerry and Patty Jordan are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Megan Alexis. She was born at Hardtner Medical Center July 31, 1997. She weighed 8 lbs. And was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Ada Allien and the late Shelby Allien, Sr. of Jena. Paternal grandparents are Fred and Jeane Jordan of Jena. ( The Jena Times, Oct. 22, 1997 ) MORRISON, Emily Taylor Jimmie D. and Allison Morrison are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emily Taylor. Emily was born at Rapides Women's Hospital July 29, 1997. Weighing 4 lbs. 6 ozs. and measuring 17 inches long. Maternal grandparents are J. C. and Diane Chandler of Pollock. Great- grandparents are Bertha Chandler of Pollock and Rev. Ora Youngblood Thompson of Pineville. Paternal grandparents are James Morrison of Pollock and Nelda Lasiter of Olla. Great-grandparents are the late Jimmie and Bertie Morrison of Tullos, and Ethel Smith and the late Earl Smith of Urania. ( The Jena Times, Oct. 29, 1997 ) PATTEN, Kylee Jolene Belinda Patten & Teddy Hartley would like to announce the birth of their frst child, a daughter, Kylee Jolene. Kylee was born on Sept. 22, 1997 at Rapides Women & Children's hospital, weighing 7 lbs. & 6 ozs. And 19 « inches long. Maternal grandparents ae Wanda Mattoon of Jena & James Patten, Jr. Paternal grandparents are Felicia Evans of Monroe & Bill Ridge of Bastrop, La. ( Jena Times Oct. 8, 1997 ) PAUL, Marly BreAnn Steve and Cindy Paul would like to announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, Marly BreAnn Paul. Marly was born on Sept. 17, 1997 at Rapides Women's Hospital, weighing in at 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 19 « inches long. Maternal grandparents are Jesse and Ann Whatley of Belah. Paternal grandparents are Raymond Paul of Nebo and Brenda Paul of Jena. ( The Jena Times, Oct. 22, 1997 ) WILLIAMSON, Dakota LeAnn Timothy and Jami Williamson of Georgetown are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Dakota LeAnn Williamson. She was born June 4, 1997, at Huey P. Long Hospital and weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 22 inches long. Maternal grandparents are James and Sharon Williams of Packton, La. Paternal grandparents are Arliss Ray Williamson of Tullos and Marvin and Doris White of Tioga. Maternal Great-grandmother is Audie Dietzel of Packton and Tommy Varnell of Columbia. ( The Jena Times, Oct. 22, 1997 ) Submitted by : Kathy LeMay Kelly P.O Box 219 Trout, La. 71371 j_k_kelly@centuryinter.net