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• Carter Clinton Waterman was born Feb. 22, 2013 to Cody Waterman and Elle Waterman of Gilbert, Ariz. at Banner Gateway Hospital in Gilbert Ariz. He was welcomed by maternal grandparents Susan and John Jacobson and Bob and Ranay Eavenson and paternal grandparent Lanell Waterman. Also welcoming the baby boy were great-grandparents Barbara Clayton and Pauline and Larry Waterman. Delivered at Banner Gateway Hospital.
• Windsea Larayne Straw was born Feb. 2, 2013 in Central Peninsula Hospital, Soldotna, Alaska. Proud parents are Jimi and Shaya Straw of Soldotna, Alaska. Maternal grandparents are Roger and Sally Rohrbach of Payson, Ariz.; paternal grandparents are Jeff and Lorraine Straw of Yorba Linda, Calif.; great-grandparents are Lyle and Ruth Saeger of Wausau, Wisc. and Lillian Hawkins of Brea, Calif.
• Tallia Pearlene Myers was born Jan. 27, 2013 at Payson Regional Medical Center. Proud parents are Jon Myers and Hannah Lusk-Myers of Payson. Maternal grandparents are Don Lusk and Kevin and Michele Ames; paternal grandparents are Cindy Sills, Rick Wainscott and Johnny and Sandy Myers; great-grandparents are Pearlene Haught, Rophy and Gerry Lusk and Tom Cathemer. Delivered at Payson Reg Payson Regional Medical Center.
• Emery Ethan Gonzalaz was born Dec. 10, 2012 at Payson Regional Medical Center to Tracy Fitzpatrick and Josh Gonzalaz. Maternal grandparents are Dan Fitzpatrick and Diane Fitzpatrick. Julie Snyder is his paternal grandparent.
• Arianna Novella Wilcox was born July 27, 2012 in Payson, Ariz. to Ryan Wilcox and Ashley Sockrider, both of Payson. Welcoming Arianna were maternal grandparents Donald and Angie Sockrider Jr. and paternal grandparents Robert and Audrey Wilcox. Delivered at Payson Reg Payson Regional Medical Center.
• Ebbeney Dawn Bishop was born April 13, 2012 to Mercedeze Campbell and Dylon Bishop, of Payson, at Payson Regional Medical Center. Delivered at Payson Reg Payson Regional Medical Center.
• Connor Sphar Williamson was born at 7:37 p.m., March 20, 2012 to Steve and Katie Williamson of Cody, Wyo. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long. Steve Williamson is originally from Payson, where grandparents Bill and Shari Crise still live; also welcoming Connor were grandparents Jim and Cathy Lash of Thermopolis, Wyo., and great-grandmother Lorene Williamson of Mesa, Ariz.
• Taryn Noel Nitso was born March 16, 2012 at Payson Regional Medical Center to Jed and Jimi Lei Nitso of Payson. She was welcomed home by siblings Brodei and Aldan; paternal grandparents Barbara Nitso of Tonto Basin and the late Marvin Nitso, and maternal grandparents Donna Nichols of Alma, Ark. and the late James Leon Sanders. Delivered at Payson Reg Payson Regional Medical Center.
• Nathan Taylor Thornton was born Feb. 4, 2012 at Payson Regional Medical Center to Bret Thornton and Chrissy Thornton. He was welcomed home by maternal grandparents Mark Ferro and Eve and Ron Paludan and paternal grandparents Mil and Christy Thornton. Also welcoming home Nathan were his siblings, Elizabeth, 5, and Seth, 3. Delivered at Payson Reg Payson Regional Medical Center.
• Koda Bear was born Jan. 18, 2012 at Payson Regional Medical Center to Wade Creasy and Liz Cardenas, both of Payson. He was welcomed home by great-grandmother Lidia Casares of San Diego, Calif., maternal grandmother Mary Casares, also of San Diego, Calif., paternal grandparents Donna Everhart and William Creasy, both of Payson. Also welcoming home the baby boy was his sibling Colten, 15. Delivered at Payson Reg Payson Regional Medical Center.
• Ellodee Lucile Stouder was born Nov. 6, 2011 to Justin and Hester (Kane) Stouder. The family lives in Hamilton Lake, Ind. Grandparents are Jim Kane of Pine, Terry Ford of Payson, owner of Furry Friends, and Mary Zelinski and Merril Stouder of Indiana. Ellodee has too many wonderful aunts and uncles to mention by name. Delivered at Payson Reg Payson Regional Medical Center.
• Jaxsen Keith Weller 10-17-11 at 9:38 am 8lbs. 12 oz. 21 inches born at Banner Gateway Hospital Gilbert big sister Macenzie Weller Maternal grandparents Danny and Vicki Rackley Paternal grandparents Keith and Sherry Weller Delivered at Banner Gateway Hospital.
• Noah David Daniels was born July 15, 2011 to Mark Wayne Daniels II and Shawna Michelle Daniels of Payson. The new arrival weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. Welcoming him home were brother, Christian Jordan Daniels; grandparents, Mark Daniels Sr., Debra Daniels and Leah Linde; aunt, Cara Daniels Sevensky and uncle, Adam Sevensky. Delivered at Payson Reg Payson Regional Medical Center.
• Luke Kenneth Prock was born to Jared “Joe” and Kelly Prock at 1:20 p.m., Tuesday, July 12 in Payson. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 inches long. Luke was welcomed by his proud parents, his big sister Isla Rose, his grandparents Buddy and Robin Morris of Payson, Dick and Penny Lundholm of Ivins, Utah and Tanya Bolin of Queen Creek, Ariz. along with his aunts, uncles and cousins. Delivered at Payson Reg Payson Regional Medical Center.
• Trig Warren Smith was born June 4, 2011 to Thor and Alicia, of Phoenix. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 10 inches long. Grandparents are Doug and Marty Meadows of Payson; Dave Smith of Phoenix; Russell and Melanie Latimer of Glendale; great-grandparents are Connie Eastlake of Peoria; and Linda and Dave Eastlake of Amarillo, Texas. Delivered at Chandler Regional Hospital.

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