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Five generations of the Brown, Dodds, Stewart family. Left to right: Jennifer Dodds Brown, Gary Dodds, Ruth Dodds, baby Hadley Grace Brown, and MarLis Stewart

Derek and Buffy Minor of Ingomar proudly announce the birth of their daughter Sophie McKynze Minor, born on 8:24 a.m. on February 16, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union County. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 inches long. She was welcomed home by two older sisters Lily-Grace, age 10, and Meridith, age 4. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Goudy of Ingomar and Kim Coker of Abbeville. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Goudy of Ingomar, the late Mr. and Mrs. Jr. Rakestraw of Wallerville and Mr. and Mrs. George Minor of Ecru.

Christopher Shaffer recently celebrated his fifth birthday on January 10, 2009. He is the son of Christy and Bro. Don Shaffer, both of Batesville. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Don Beasley of New Albany and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Shaffer of Poolville. He has one sibling, Kayla Shaffer, age 1. His great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Newt Messer of Poolville, Faye Shaffer of Eupora, the late Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Pickens and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Beasley. The party was held at Burger King and the theme was Thomas and Friends. Family and friends attended the party.

Alice Quillian Jordan celebrated her 80th birthday on February 1, 2009 with a surprise party. Family and friends attended the party at Old Oak Grove Baptist Church in Myrtle, Miss. 91 people attended the party. The party was given by Pam Roberson and family, Amanda Bonds and family and Belinda Chism.