Angela Wise and Aaron Miller of Kearneysville, W.Va., announce the birth of a daughter, Gracie Lynn Miller, Aug. 31, 2009. Maternal grandparents are Kenneth and Carolyn Wise of Martinsburg, W.Va. Paternal grandparents are Debra and Bill Miller of Grafton, W.Va.

Jane Forrest and James Robinson of Martinsburg, W.Va., announce the birth of a son, Shane Lewis Robinson, Sept. 1, 2009.

Ryan Douglas and Michelle Renae Patton of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., announce the birth of a daughter, Alexis Lillian Patton, Sept. 18, 2009. Maternal grandparents are Steve and Darcy Thompson of Boonsboro, and Chris and Vicky Byrne of Belding, Mich. Paternal grandparents are Roger and Kathy Harr of Berkeley Springs, and Doug Patton of Berkeley Springs. Maternal great-grandparents are Janet Thompson of Hagerstown, and Gene and Rosie Byrne of Belding. Paternal great-grandparents are Melvin Patton of Berkeley Springs, and Glenn and Nancy Trumpower of Falling Waters, W.Va.

Holly Branche and Robert Carter of Martinsburg, W.Va., announce the birth of a daughter, Gabriella Nichole Carter, Oct. 4, 2009. Maternal grandparents are Chris and Teresa Clanton of Martinsburg, and Harry Branche of Hagerstown. Paternal grandparents are Diana Ferguson of Kearneysville, W.Va., and Lawrence Green of Salisbury, Va.

Jessica S. and James B. Knipe Jr. of Martinsburg, W.Va., announce the birth of a son, Wyatt James Knipe, Oct. 27, 2009. Maternal grandparents are Kevin and Crystal Markley of Hedgesville, W.Va. Paternal grandparents are Victory Knipe of Falling Waters, W.Va., and the late James B. Knipe Sr. Maternal great-grandparents are Ruby Markley of Hedgesville and the late Russell Markley Sr., and Kay Showalter of Hedgesville and the late Robert Turner. Paternal great-grandparents are Dorothy Knipe of Falling Waters and the late James H. Knipe.

Chelsea Kelley of Falling Waters, W.Va., announces the birth of a son, Braelynn Joshua Kelley, Sept. 15, 2009. Maternal grandparents are Donna Jones and Clarence Kelley of Falling Waters. Maternal great-grandmother is Mabel Jones of Falling Waters.

Ashley Nichole Smith and Marcus Jonathan Kephart of Martinsburg, W.Va., announce the birth of a daughter, Claire Michelle Kephart, Sept. 20, 2009. Maternal grandparents are Patricia Smith and Gregory Smith of Hedgesville, W.Va. Paternal grandparents are Cheryl and Pat Fletcher of Martinsburg. Maternal great-grandmother is Darlene P. Rhoades of Hagerstown. Paternal great-grandparents are Mildred and George Kephart of Rockville, Md.

Hector and Lacian Acosta Rosario of Martinsburg, W.Va., announce the birth of a son, Damario Hector Acosta Rosario, Sept. 17, 2009. Maternal grandparents are Barington Reid and Rosemarie Reid. Paternal grandparents are Hector Acosta and Ruth Rosario of Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Maternal great-grandparents are Iva Reid and Hyacinth Murddock. Paternal great-grandparents are Clara Sambolin and Monserate Feliano of Puerto Rico.

Frances Eckhart of Martinsburg, W.Va., announces the birth of a daughter, Lailah Antonia Eckhart, Oct. 9, 2009. Maternal grandparents are John and Darla Eckhart of Martinsburg. Maternal great-grandparents are Nita and Henery Eckhart of Huntington, W.Va.

Kimberly Painter and Timothy Butts of Hedgesville, W.Va., announce the birth of a son, Dalton Levi Butts, Oct. 12, 2009. Maternal grandparents are Patricia Burt of Hedgesville and the late Wade Painter Sr. Paternal grandparents are Paul and Joyce Butts of Falling Waters, W.Va. Maternal great-grandmother is Ethel Engle of Hedgesville. Paternal great-grandparents are Paul Butts Sr. and Iona Butts of Falling Waters.

Nicole Parker of Charles Town, W.Va., announces the birth of a daughter, Rosalie Paige Hogan, Sept. 14, 2009. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Katie Hogan of Charles Town. Maternal great-grandmother is Woneta Hogan of Elkins, W.Va.

Andrew and Jennifer (Hopkins) Jerome of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., announce the birth of a daughter, Madalynn Isabella Jerome, Oct. 12, 2009. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Christina Hopkins of Romney, W.Va. Paternal grandparents are Glenn and Stella Jerome of Boonsboro. Maternal great-grandmother is Virginia Hopkins of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Paternal great-grandparents are Ozella Jerome of Clarksburg, Md., and Willie Mae Osborne of Boonsboro.

Thomas David and Teresa Anne Dudich of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., announce the birth of a daughter, Haley Elizabeth Dudich, Sept. 22, 2009. Maternal grandparents are Freddie and Patricia Fleece of Berkeley Springs. Paternal grandparents are Thomas and Judith Dudich of Warfordsburg, Pa. Maternal great-grandmother is Kathleen Fleece of Berkeley Springs. Paternal great-grandparents are Thomas and Harriet Dudich of Pittsburgh.

Erica Patthoff and Ryan McCarthy of Gerrardstown, W.Va., announce the birth of a daughter, Eliza Patthoff McCarthy, Oct. 7, 2009. Maternal grandparents are Deb and Don Patthoff of Martinsburg, W.Va. Paternal grandparents are Bruce and Alice McCarthy of Martinsburg. Maternal great-grandparents are Katie and Marshall Pierotti of Alger, Mich. Paternal great-grandparents are John and Dorothy Davenport of Charles Town, W.Va.

Brian and Allison Meley of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., announce the birth of a son, Evan Frank Meley, Oct. 30, 2009. Maternal grandparents are Leonard and Bette Vaughan of Martinsburg, W.Va. Paternal grandparents are Douglas and Karen Meley of Bridgeville, Pa.

Jason and Charity Wratchford of Martinsburg, W.Va., announce the birth of a son, Chason Wayne Wratchford, Nov. 4, 2009. Maternal grandparents are William and Tamara Beaver of Concord, N.C. Paternal grandparents are Gary and Robin Wratchford of Shepherdstown, W.Va. Maternal great-grandparents are Henry and Deloras Roten of Kannapolis, N.C., and Bess Beaver of Concord. Paternal great-grandparents are John and Barbara Smith of Charleston, W.Va., and Arvella Sinnett of Petersburg, W.Va.

Dezeraha Banks of Martinsburg, W.Va., announces the birth of a daughter, Khaliyah Jet Banks, Sept. 16, 2009. Maternal grandmother is Erin Banks of Martinsburg. Maternal great-grandmother is Judy Joseph of Martinsburg.

Katherine Matheson of Shenandoah Junction, W.Va., announces the birth of a son, Isaiah Gabriel Matheson, Sept. 15, 2009. Maternal grandmother is Susan Matheson of Oklahoma City.

Sonya Mason and Travis Green of Falling Waters, W.Va., announce the birth of a son, Christian Dale Green, Oct. 7, 2009. Maternal grandparents are Roger Mason and Bev Larkin. Paternal grandparents are Dana and George Melbourne of Martinsburg, W.Va.

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