ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, July 14, 1996 TAG: 9607160105
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 9 EDITION: METRO
Blankenship birth
Darin Michael Blankenship was born May 20, 1996 at 11:21 pm at Community Hosp. He weighed 7 lbs. 3 3/4 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long. His parents are Richard & Karen Blankenship. Grandparents are David & Gerri Walters, Kenneth & Joyce Blankenship and John & Mary Maynard. The attending physician was Dr. Randall K. Falls
Dressler twins
Frank A. and Sherri M. Dressler III are the proud parents of Jordan Nicole and Rachel Suzanne, who were born at Lewis-Gale Hospital on May 6, 1996. Jordan was born at 5:25 p.m. weighing 5 lbs. 10 oz. and 18 inches in length. Racehl was born at 5:26 p.m. weighing 6 lbs. 2 oz. and 18 1/2 inches in length. Grandparents are Marion A. and Brenda C. McKeever of Blue Ridge and Frank A. and Janis H. Dressler, Jr., of Roanoke. Uncles are Steven D. McKeever and Lloyd B. Wills. Aunts are Aletha D. Bowman and Vicki R. Wills. Thanks to Dr. George Maxymiv and Dr. Carl Harms and the L&D Nurses. A special thanks to Dr. Schell and Dr. Holman. ``Miracles happen to those who believe.''
Gordon birth
Dakota Cheyenne Gordon was born May 28, 1996 at 11:05 a.m. in Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem, Va. She weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20 inches long. The attending physician was Dr. Maxymiv.
Her parents are Mark and Stephanie Gordon. Her grandparents are Wayne and Rosie King, and Sandra Cadd Gordon
Hall birth
Tammy Peters and Gary Hall proudly announce the birth of their son, Ian McKay Peters Hall. Ian was born June 6, 1996 at 6:51 p.m. He weighed 5 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and was 19 inches long. Special thanks to Dr. Lee McLennan and the staff of CHRV.
Lovern birth
April Rose Lovern was born June 3, 1996, at 4:43 p.m at Lewis Gale Hospital. She weighed 6 lbs. 4 1/2 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. Her parents are W.G. and Tamra Lovern. Sister Ashley Dawn Lovern is age 5. Grandparents are Wayne and Frances Gray; Kenneth G. Lovern and Carolyn Bell. Attending physician was Dr. Debra Clapp
Ramsey birth
Kendra Carson Ramsey was born June 14, 1996 at CHRV, weighing 9 lbs. 11/4 ozs. & 21 inches long. Proud parents are Melissa Ramsey & W. Martin Wood, Jr. Grandparents are the late W. K. Ramsey, Jr. & Claudia Ramsey of Roanoke & James & Melinda Powers of Troutville. A special thanks goes out to Kurt Stockstill & Randall Falls. Also, we would like to express our thanks to Dr. Berding & Tonya, one of the assisting nurses.
Wilkerson birth
Lindsay Danielle Wilkerson was born on May 10, 1996 at 1:34 am, at Lewis-Gale Hospital. She was born a month early and weighed 5 lbs. 14 oz. and measured 18'' long. Her parents are Allen and Debi Wilkerson of Salem, VA. Grandparents are John and Shirley Lamanca of Salem and Charlie and Marilyn Wilkerson of Roanoke. We would like to thank Drs. Jennings, Winn and Forth along with the helpful nursing staff of Lewis-Gale Hospital for their assistance and support.
Yancey birth
James Cory Yancey was born May 24, 1996, at 11:20 p.m. at Lewis Gale Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds and 6 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long. His parents are James and Trisha Yancey of Roanoke. Grandparents are Beth and Wayne Patton of Roanoke and Nancy and Bill Yancey of Roanoke. Great-grandparent is Maxine Yancey of Nashville, Tenn. We want to thank the attending physician Dr. Gustafson and the attending nurses and staff of Lewis Gale Hospital for assisting in the birth
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