Birth announcements
Margaret Marie and Adam Hunt Miller, of Martinsburg, welcomed Kaulder Adam Miller into the world, on February 7, 2020 at 10:33 a.m. At birth, Kaulder measured 19.5 inches tall and weighed eight pounds and three ounces. His paternal grandparents are Frank and Cindy Shepherd, of Martinsburg. His paternal great-grandfather is Doug Miller, Sr., of Martinsburg. His maternal grandparents are Larry and Bonnie Nelson, of Martinsburg.
Jasmine Hughes and Michael Bratton, of Ranson, welcomed Mila Bratton into the world on Dec. 5, 2019 at 6:04 a.m. At birth, Mila measured 21 inches tall and weighed seven pounds and eight ounces.
Addison Morgan and Michael Chisholm, of Martinsburg, welcomed Judah Alexander into the world on Nov. 22, 2019 at 3:06 p.m. At birth, Judah measured 23 inches tall and weighed eight pounds and two ounces. His maternal grandfather is John Morgan.
Shane Mullens and Krycztufor Miller, of Martinsburg, welcomed Tytan Braunson Miller into the world on Oct. 31, 2019 at 8:13 a.m. At birth, Titan measured 21.25 inches tall and weighed nine pounds and four ounces. His paternal grandparents are Katrina Miller, of Martinsburg, and Leotah Smith, Jr., and Lisa Smith, of Inwood. His paternal great-grandparents are Hazel Smith, of Martinsburg, and Veronica Miller, of Martinsburg. His maternal grandparents are Homer C. and Burdena Mullens, of Craigsville.
Logan and Austin McIntyre, of Inwood, welcomed Ainslyn Olivia Leigh McIntyre into the world on Nov. 11, 2019 at 7 p.m. At birth, Ainslyn measured 19.25 inches tall and weighed five pounds and seven ounces. Her paternal grandparents are Michele and Shawn Fluharty, of Gerrardstown, and Joe McIntyre, of Pa. Her paternal great-grandmother is Pat Anderson, of Bridgeport, and step-great-grandparents are Janet and Bob Fluharty, of Fairmont. Her maternal grandparents are Brent and Denise Jenkins, of Inwood. Her maternal great-grandparents are John and Alice Mahoney, of Charles Town.
Lindsey Van Ness and Kyle Williams, of Martinsburg, welcomed Amelia Lorraine Williams into the world on Sept. 8, 2019 at 9:02 p.m. At birth, Amelia measured 20.5 inches tall and weighed seven pounds and 10 ounces. Her paternal grandfather is Greg Williams, of Hedgesville. Her paternal great-grandmother is Marlee Williams, of Frederick, Md. Her maternal grandparents are Sheryl Gross, of Winchester, Va., and Johnny Van Ness, of Winchester, Va. Her maternal great-grandmother is Mildred Van Ness, of Winchester, Va.
Deanna Harper and Alex Longerbeam, of Shepherdstown, welcomed Ryiee Longerbeam into the world on Oct. 9, 2019 at 3:32 a.m. At birth, Ryiee measured 19.5 inches tall and weighed five pounds and 13.8 ounces. Her paternal grandparents are April Longerbeam, of Shepherdstown, and Dale Longerbeam, of Falling Waters. Her paternal great-grandmother is Brenda Longerbeam, of Shepherdstown. Her maternal grandparents are Casey and Gregg Harper, of Hedgesville. Her maternal great-grandparents are Peggy Martin, of Martinsburg, and Pat Harper, of Hedgesville. Ryiee came home to meet her 21-month-old sister, Jimma Longerbeam.
Krista Scott and Daniel Kees, of Hedgesville, welcomed Elijah Marshall Kees into the world on Sept. 2, 2019 at 11:13 p.m. At birth, Elijah measured 19.5 inches tall and weighed six pounds and 12 ounces. His paternal grandparents are Bridget and Marty Kackley, of Martinsburg, and Jeffrey Kees, of Utah. His paternal great-grandfather is Douglas Canby, of Martinsburg. His maternal grandparents are Sandra and William Gordon Scott, Sr., of Martinsburg. His maternal great-grandmother is Violet Monninger, of Hagerstown, Md.
Jasmine Kidrick and Dakota Kilmer, of Martinsburg, welcomed Luca Xavier Kilmer into the world on Sept. 3, 2019 at 6:11 p.m. At birth, Luca measured 19 inches tall and weighed seven pounds. His paternal grandparents are P.J. Kilmer, of Martinsburg, and Jennifer Christ, of Needmore, Pa. His paternal great-grandmothers are Theresa Kilmer and Theresa Brichner, both of Martinsburg. His maternal grandparents are Troy Kidrick, of Shepherdstown, and Valarie Weller, of Martinsburg. His maternal great-grandparents are Francis Triggs, of Martinsburg, and Patricia Kidrick, of Shepherdstown.
Tiffany Bane and Kevin Smith, of Hedgesville, welcomed Kahlani Smith into the world on Aug. 15, 2019 at 9:50 p.m. At birth, Kahlani measured 19.5 inches tall and weighed six pounds and seven ounces. Her paternal grandparents are Randy and Tonja Lane. Her maternal grandparents are Jerry and Carol Bane, of Hedgesville.
Tanaya Fox and Ryan Weber, of Martinsburg, welcomed Rylande Joseph Weber into the world on July 24, 2019 at 11:40 a.m. At birth, Rylande measured 19 inches tall and weighed five pounds and 15 ounces. His paternal grandparents are Terri and Terry Weber, of Berkeley Springs. His paternal great-grandmother is Philis Showe, of Martinsburg. His maternal grandparents are Tammy Younker, of Hancock, Md., and Ralph Wayne Fox, of Martinsburg. His maternal great-grandparents are Shirley and Wayne Younker, of Hancock, Md.
Santana and Jeremy Lee Richard Higginbotham, of Martinsburg, welcomed Jeremy Lee Richard Higginbotham, II, into the world on Aug. 27, 2019 at 9:30 p.m. At birth, he measured 20 inches tall and weighed seven pounds and 11 ounces. His paternal grandparents are Joe Young, of Baltimore, Md., and Jamie Higginbotham, of Clarksburg, Md. His paternal great-grandmother is Elizabeth Spence, of Millsboro, Del. His maternal grandparents are Althea Baker, of Clear Spring, Md., and Matt and Teresa Ziegler, of Gerrardstown. His maternal great-grandmother is Nancy Ziegler, of Martinsburg.
Mariah Bowling and Benjamin Brugh, of Kearneysville, welcomed Hadleigh Ann Brugh into the world on Aug. 30, 2019 at 7:26 p.m. At birth, Hadleigh measured 20.5 inches tall and weighed nine pounds and six ounces. Her paternal grandfather is Bonnie Sewell, of Inwood. Her maternal grandparents are Darlene Bowling and David Leslie, of Middleway. Her maternal great-grandmother is Eileen Leslie, of Charles Town.
Rocio Cruz Martinez and Humberto Martinez Santiago welcomed Jayce Alexander Martine Cruz into the world on Sept. 12, 2019 at 3:55 a.m. At birth, Jayce measured 21.5 inches tall and weighed eight pounds and 10 ounces.
Samantha Larcomb and Aaron Hansrote, of Martinsburg, welcomed Brooks Russell Hansrote into the world on July 18, 2019 at 9:19 a.m. At birth, Brooks measured 20.75 inches tall and weighed seven pounds and 13 ounces. His paternal grandparents are Tracey and Brian Hansrote, of Martinsburg. His paternal great-grandparents are Linda Hansrote, of Martinsburg, and Jerry Ranels, of Martinsburg. His maternal grandparents are Dana and Phillip Larcomb, of Charles Tomb. His maternal great-grandparents are Brenda Donegan, of Marion, Ohio, and Dwight Larcomb, of Marion, Ohio.
Ashley and Tyler Catlett, of Martinsburg, welcomed Melania Marie Catlett into the world on Sept. 17, 2019 at 10:16 a.m. At birth, Melania measured 20 inches tall and weighed eight pounds and one ounce. Her paternal grandparents are Timothy and Vickie Catlett, of Martinsburg. Her paternal great-grandparents are Earl and Anne Catlett, Marvin and Carolyn Mille and Janette and Paul Erb, all of Martinsburg. Her maternal grandparents are Dave and Kathy Luksa and Bonnie and James “Jimmy” Robinson, all of Martinsburg. Her maternal great-grandparents are James and Margaret Robinson and Karen F. Morgan, all of Martinsburg.
Heather M. Manus and Justin Siler, of Inwood, welcomed William Jakob Siler into the world on Sept. 27, 2019 at 9:26 p.m. At birth, Jakob measured 20.5 inches tall and weighed seven pounds and 11 ounces. His paternal grandparents are Vickie Jenkis, of Inwood, and Terry Siler, of Shepherdstown. His paternal great-grandparents are Norma and Paul Canby, of Martinsburg, and Shirley and Kenneth Thomas. His maternal grandparents are Kathy and James Armstrong, of Gerrardstown. His maternal great-grandmother is Margaret Writt, of Harpers Ferry.