Birth Announcement

Angela May and James Andrew Koontz Jr. of Hagerstown announce the birth of a daughter, Shelby Elizabeth Koontz , Feb. 24, 2012.

Christopher and Michelle Ross of Hagerstown announce the arrival of their third child and first son, George Thomas Ross , Dec. 1, 2011. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Georgette Boucher of Hooksett, N.H. Paternal grandparents are Tom and Sharrie Ross of Rockville, Md.

Stephanie and William Lanham of Hedgesville, W.Va., announce the birth of a son, Scott Lane Lanham , Feb. 5, 2012. Maternal grandparents are Theresa Robinson and Robert Miller Sr. Paternal grandparents are Jeannie Harrold and Cecil Lanham III. Paternal great-grandparents are Cecil Lanham and Bonnie Lucius

Cecile M. and Joshua L. Walker of Martinsburg, W.Va., announce the birth of a daughter, Jordyn Ilayiah Walker , Dec. 25, 2011. Maternal grandparents are Barron and Wanda Frederick of Hagerstown. Paternal grandparents are Shelton and Geneva Conway of Winchester, Va. Maternal great-grandparents are Bobby and Bobbie Frederick of Hagerstown.

August Hanna-Cave and Robert Cave of Keaneysville, W.Va., announce the birth of a son, Robert Jesse Cave , Feb. 21, 2012. Maternal grandparents are Phil and Rae Hanna of Pasco, Wash. Paternal grandparents are the late Roy and Barbara Cave.

Dan and Christina Elgin of Hagerstown announce the birth of a son, Aidan Cooper Elgin , Dec. 16, 2011.  Maternal grandparents are Terry and Karen Obitts of Hagerstown.  Paternal grandparents are Dan and Bonnie Elgin of Hagerstown.

Mike Scofield Jr. and Sheena Daymude of Hagerstown announce the birth of a daughter, Lilyana Madelyn Scofield , Oct. 4, 2011. Maternal grandparents are Ed and Robin Daymude of Hagerstown. Paternal grandparents are Cindy Lovelace and the late Mike Scofield of Portland, Ore.

Jacquelin Smith and William Smith Jr.  announce the birth of a daughter, Joceyln Elis Smith , Jan. 21, 2013. Maternal grandparents are Susan and Art Burgess of Cleveland, Ohio, and Jose Rivera of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. Paternal grandparents are Vicki Smith of Falling Waters, W.Va., and William Smith Sr. of Hedgesville, W.Va. Douglas Ray Batey and Lexie Marie (Salvagni) Batey of Hagerstown announce the birth of a daughter, Reese Abigail Batey , Feb. 7, 2013. Jessica A. and Brandan M. Sills of Hedgesville, W.Va., announce the birth of a daughter, Willow Marie Sills , Jan. 28, 2013.

Alicia Fowler and Derek Bowers of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., announce the birth of a son, Gage Railand Bowers , Aug. 5, 2012. Maternal grandparents are Kathy Fowler of Great Cacapon, W.Va., and the late Duane Fowler. Paternal grandparents are Dawn and Scott Faith of Berkeley Springs. Paternal great-grandparents are Linda Bowers of Hagerstown and Nancy Bloyer of Williamsport. Jessica and Charles Robert Hess of Martinsburg, W.Va., announce the birth of a son, Jaxson Uriah Hess , Aug. 21, 2012.

Chelsea Lewis and Justin Harrison of Inwood, W.Va., announce the birth of a son, Jayden William Harrison, Feb. 20, 2012. Maternal grandparents are Karen Wetzel, Ronnie Lewis, Robert Wetzel and Lynette Lewis. Paternal grandparents are Melissa Martin, Joe Harrison and Harry Martin. Paternal great-grandparents are Brenda and Bill Bucher, Sharon Resh and Mary Harrison.

Lindsay and Nicholas Agnew of Martinsburg, W.Va., announce the birth of a daughter, Sophia Grace Agnew, Feb. 21, 2012. Maternal grandparents are Tommy and Margo Williams of Falling Waters, W.Va. Paternal grandparents are Melissa and Mike Gain of Hedgesville, W.Va. and Dan and Michelle Agnew of Las Vegas.

Ronnie Hambleton Jr. and Tiffany Lamp announce the birth of a son, Carter Edward Dean Hambleton, Jan. 29, 2012. Maternal grandparents are Troy and Tammy Lamp of Hagerstown. Paternal grandparents are Ronnie Sr. and Stacey Hambleton of Hagerstown. Maternal great-grandfather is Elsa Ray Lamp of Cumberland, Md. Paternal great-grandparents are Albert and Jane Rauth of Hagerstown, Deborah Painter of Martinsburg, W.Va., and Betty Ingram of Hagerstown. Paternal great-great-grandmother is Virginia Smith of Keedysville, and paternal great-great-grandfather is George Hambleton of Dargan.

Andrea and Brian Carter of Charles Town, W.Va., announce the birth of a son, Brian Keith Carter Jr. , March 6, 2012. Maternal grandmother is Jeana Roberto of Hudson, Fla. Paternal grandparents are Wally and Libby Carter of Charles Town. Maternal great-grandfather is Randy Longerbeam of Williamsport.

Angela May and James Andrew Koontz Jr. of Hagerstown announce the birth of a daughter, Shelby Elizabeth Koontz , Feb. 24, 2012.