Nathan James Haney

Marc and April Lankford Haney of Peachland announce the birth of their son Nathan James, on Sept. 22, 2009, at Presbyterian Hospital in Matthews.

Nathan weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.

His grandparents are Harold and Lucy Haney of Wingate, Fred and Deborah Atkinson of Greensboro and Ronald and Marsha Lankford of Reidsville.

He is the great-grandchild of Ronald and Rachel Lankford of Greensboro, Margaret Saunders of Greensboro and Beatrice Edwards of Peachland.

Rayleigh Shyanne Fowler

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Brent Fowler of Monroe announce the birth of their daughter Rayleigh Shyanne, on Nov. 7, 2009, at Presbyterian Hospital in Matthews.

Rayleigh weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Steven Wayne Turner of Indian Trail, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pressley of Indian Trail and Douglas Vane Fowler of Monroe.

Dylan Scott Melton

Mr. and Mrs. Scottie A. Melton (Melissa Belk) of Monroe announce the birth of their son, Dylan Scott, on Nov. 7, 2009, at Carolinas Medical Center-Union. Dylan weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 22 inches long. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Belk of Monroe and Mr. and Mrs. Jackie A. Melton of Monroe. He is the great-grandchild of Grace N. Belk of Charlotte and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fry of Monroe.

Lane Austin Garris

Jessica and Phillip Garris of Monroe announce the birth of their son, Lane Austin, on Oct. 27, 2009, at Carolinas Medical Center-Union. Lane weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 22 inches long. His grandparents are Cindy and Robert Garris of Monroe, Annette Rushing Tarlton of Monroe and Scott Tarlton of Wingate. He is the great-grandson of Mary Keiser Waugh of Oak Island and Ona and Shelton Davis, Larry and Carolyn Rushing, and John and Joanne Tarlton, all of Monroe. He is the great-great-grandson of Roma “Jackie” Rushing of Monroe.