ROANOKE TIMES

                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, September 24, 1995                   TAG: 9509260088
SECTION: EXTRA                    PAGE: 9   EDITION: METRO 
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CELEBRATIONS - BIRTHS

Robin and Brian Ard proudly announce the arrival of their daughter, Madelyn Leigh. Madelyn was born at Community Hospital on August 25, 1995 at 10:05 p.m. weighing 6 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and she was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roger C. Law and the Reverend and Mrs. Paul O. Ard, Jr. Great-grandmothers are Mrs. Kendrel P. Brooks, Mrs. Paul O. Ard, Sr., and Mrs. Hoyt K. Foster. Uncles are Scott Law, Paul O. Ard, III and Andy Ard.

A very special thank you to Dr. Greg Hardee and the entire staff at Valley OB/GYN for their excellent care before, during, and after the arrival of Madelyn. Also thank you to Labor/Delivery nurses Misty and Lisa for all their help. Thanks also goes to all our family, friends, and co-workers for the love, support, and care shown to us during this blessed event from God.

\ Beckner birth

Kelsie Nikol Beckner was born Aug. 15, 1995 at 2:28 am, weighing 7 lbs. 1/2 oz. & 20 in. long. Proud parents are Kristina Fisher and Garry Beckner Jr. Proud grandparents are Garry & Brenda Beckner and Randy & Kathy Fisher. Special thanks to Drs. Kurt Stockstill, Randall Falls and Lee Stockstill and the staff at Community Hosp.

Kelsie thanks you all.

\ Field birth

Brian and Melisa would like to announce the birth of their brother, Cameron Hunter Field, born August 25, 1995 at 1:46 p.m. in Community Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs. 3 3/4 oz. and was 20 inches long. His parents are Craig and Cindy Field. His grandparents are Jackie and Tom Field, Judy Weeks, and Don Hall. His great-grandparents are Jack and Florence Coleman. The attending physician was Dr. Dillon. We would like to thank Dr. Hardee and his nursing staff for all of their help.

King birth

Emilie Faith King was born July 12, 1995 at 6:13 p.m. in Community Hospital. She weighed 6 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Her parents are Chris and Tamara King. Maternal grandparents are D.R. and Kathy Wood of Troutville. Paternal grandparents are Kenneth and Betty King, of Fincastle. Special thanks to Dr. Alvin J. Hurt, Jr. for bringing our precious little girl into this world. Also a very special thanks to L & D nurse, Tracey, and all the 7th floor nurses for taking such good care of mom and baby. We thank God everyday for our sweet angel.

\ Roberts birth

Greg and Dara Roberts joyfully announce the birth of their son, John Thomas Roberts II. Cody's little brother, ``JT'', was born September 6, 1995 in Seton Medical Center, weighing 7 lbs., 4 ozs. The blessed grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. John Thomas Roberts I and Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Dalton. The proud aunts and uncle are Ashley Dalton and Stacy & Todd West. JT's great grandparents are Cristabelle Logan and Mr. & Mrs. John Roberts of Atlanta.

Greg, Dara, Cody, and JT reside in California.

\ Rose birth

Matthew David Rose was born at Lewis Gale Hospital on September 3, 1995, at 11:52 a.m. He weighed 9 lbs. 4 1/2 oz. and was 22 inches long. His parents are Michael and Ginger Rose. Sister Nicole Danielle is 6 years old. Grandparents are Mary Archer and David and Ida Rose. A great big thanks to attending physician George Maxymiv and the Lewis Gale OB/GYN staff. Special thanks to Dr. Carl Harms and Dr. James Holman.

\ Thomas birth

Stephen and Michele Thomas proudly announce the birth of their precious daughter, Lauren Lee, born August 14, 1995 at 9:36 a.m. at Lewis-Gale Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds and 1/2 ounce and was 20 1/2 inches long. Her maternal grandmother is Sidney F. Gunter of Roanoke, Virginia. Her paternal grandparents are Nancy and Earl Glenn of Charleston, West Virginia. A special thanks to Dr. Mark Gustafson for his expert care, and attending physician Dr. Debra Clapp for guiding our precious daughter into this world. A special thanks to Molly and all the staff of Labor and Delivery for their support and excellent care.

\ Weaver birth

Philip and Mary Weaver proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Heather Anne. Born at 10:17 a.m. on August 23, 1995, at Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley, she weighed 8 lbs., 4 ozs., and was 21 inches long. She has a big brother, Eric Judson, who is 5 years old. Her maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Isbel of Roanoke. Her paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Weaver of Bent Mountain. We would like to thank Dr. Gregory Hardee for delivering our beautiful little angel, and all the staff at Valley OB-GYN, and a special thank you to Becky Creasy for her excellent care while we were in Labor and Delivery.



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