Birth announcements
Sonia Gaelle Baran and Claude Benjamin Aligu’ena, of Martinsburg, welcomed Leana Abigaelle Aligu’ena into the world on Oct. 30, 2020 at 1:54 a.m. Leana’s paternal grandparents are Justin Menye and Odile Bebene, of Yaounde, Cameroon. Her maternal grandmother is Dieudonne Kesseng, of Bafia, Cameroon.
Kimberly Borror and Ronald Embrey, of Bunker Hill, welcomed Ryder Ethan Embrey into the world on Nov. 24, 2020 at 8:09 p.m. At birth, Ryder measured 19 inches tall and weighed six pounds and 13 ounces. His paternal grandparents are James Ronald Embrey and Brenda Loris Embrey, of South Carolina. His paternal great-grandmother is Virginia Wheatherholtz, of Harpers Ferry.
Sunshine Elizabeth Lowry and Norman Christopher Lowry, Jr., of Harpers Ferry, welcomed Anastasia Grace Lowry into the world on Nov. 25, 2020 at 8:07 p.m. At birth, Anastasia measured 20 inches tall and weighed seven pounds and 13 ounces. Her paternal grandparents are Norman Lowry, Sr., of Brunswick, Md., and Owen and Teresa Galvin, of Charles Town. Her maternal grandparents are Matthew McDougall, Sr., of Harpers Ferry, and Laurie McDougall, of Kearneysville.
Kaylin and Jesse Exline, of Martinsburg, welcomed Harper Rose Exline into the world on Dec. 9, 2020 at 3:25 a.m. At birth, Harper measured 19.5 inches tall and weighed seven pounds and 15 ounces. Her paternal grandparents are Mike Exline, of Gapland, Md., and Vivian Sewell, of Boonsboro, Md. Her paternal great-grandparents are Donald Sewell, of Ellicot City, Md., and Lidia Exline, of El Paso, Texas. Her maternal grandparents are Dawn and Kenneth Beachley, of Knoxville, Md. Her maternal great-grandparents are Ruth and John Webb, of Knoxville, Md.
Brittany Estep and Jeremy Kincaid, of Martinsburg, welcomed Ryder Scott Kincaid into the world on Dec. 14, 2020, at 8:07 a.m. At birth, Ryder weighed nine pounds and seven ounces. His paternal grandparents are John and Sheila Kincaid, of Harpers Ferry. His maternal grandparents are Carol and Donnie Olsen, of Inwood.
Gabriela Simmons and Dinero Frazier, of Martinsburg, welcomed Estelle Marie Simmons into the world on Dec. 15, 2020 at 5 p.m. At birth, Estelle weighed 3.5 pounds. Her maternal grandparents are Maria Simmons and Lynn Williams. Her maternal great-grandparents are Steve and Peggy Simmons.
Kristian Wilkerson and David Tisdale, of Shenandoah Junction, welcomed Aubree Grace Tisdale into the world on Dec. 18, 2020 at 5:10 a.m. At birth, Aubree measured 19.75 inches tall and weighed five pounds and 13 ounces. Her paternal grandparents are Adrienne Parker, of Martinsburg, and Jason Tisdale, of Shenandoah Junction. Her paternal great-grandparents are Herb and Stephanie Snyder, of Shenandoah Junction, and Pam Lewis and Michael McMillan. Her maternal grandparents are Wayne and Denise Wilkerson, of Middleway. Her maternal great-grandparents are Stephen and Stephanie Waldron, of Charles Town, and Louise and Steve Wilkerson, of Shepherdstown.
Shaelyn Locke and Austin Leash, of Martinsburg, welcomed Sophia Elizabeth Leash into the world on Jan. 13, 2021, at 11:22 p.m. At birth, Sophia measured 20 inches tall and weighed seven pounds and four ounces. Her paternal grandparents are Christina Phillips, of Summersville, and R.J. Leash, of LaVale, Md. Her paternal great-grandparents are Patricia and Wayne Earhart, of Hedgesville, and John Leash, of Markleysburg, Pa. Her maternal grandparents are Amy and David Locke, of Martinsburg, and Jason Wright, of Martinsburg. Her maternal great-grandparents are Linda Tribby, of Charlestown, Donna Underwood, of Martinsburg, and Patricia Pierce, of Winchester, Va.
Sara and James Book, of Bunker Hill, welcomed Liam Edward Book into the world on Jan. 14, 2021 at 4:55 a.m. At birth, Liam measured 19 inches tall and weighed five pounds and 12 ounces. His paternal grandparents are James and Michele Book, of Bunker Hill. His paternal great-grandparents are Janet Stotler, of Winchester, Va., and Mary Book, of Shreveport, La. His maternal grandparents are Troy and Susan Duprey, of Zephyrhills, Fla. His maternal great-grandmother is Anne Duprey, of Zephyrhills, Fla.
Paige and Nicholas Kelchner, of Martinsburg, welcomed Jonah Paul Kelchner into the world on Jan. 15, 2021 at 4:02 a.m. At birth, Jonah measured 19 inches tall and weighed five pounds and 15 ounces. His paternal grandparents are John Kelchner and Janie Slater. His maternal grandparents are Frances Chittum and Patricia Streit.