Michael Smith II

Melissa and Michael Smith of Grays announce the birth of a son, Michael Paul Smith II at 11:34 a.m. Aug. 10 at Hilton Head Hospital.

The newborn weighed 7 pounds, 13.5 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches.

He has a sister, Rebekah, 2.

Maternal grandparents are Debbie and Terryl Smith of Grays.

Paternal grandparents are Lisa and Hasty Smith of Grays.

Lauren Jones

Gevrey and Christopher Jones of Bluffton announce the birth of a daughter, Lauren Alexis Jones, at 4:49 p.m. Aug. 2 at Memorial University Medical Center.

The newborn weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 19 inches.

She has two brothers, Andrew, 6, and Matthew, 2; and two sisters, Savannah, 16, and Madisen, 7.

Maternal grandparents are George Scheppler of Rutherford, Calif., and the late Gayle Ely of Bluffton.

Paternal grandparents are Betty and Donald Jones of Beaufort.

Aladariene Brown

Brittany and Maurice Brown of Bluffton announce the birth of a son, Aladariene Maurice Brown, at 6:02 a.m. Aug. 6 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

The newborn weighed 6 pounds and measured 21 inches.

Maternal grandparents are Lola Cheek of Ridgeland and Gary Shaw of Summerville.

Paternal grandfather is George Brown of Estill.