LYLA CLAYTON

Jessica and Luke Clayton of Beaufort announce the birth of a daughter, Lyla Anne Clayton, at 12:12 a.m. Dec. 22 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The newborn weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 20.25 inches. She has a brother, Patrick, 2. Maternal grandparents are Nancy and Byron Johnson of Natchitoches, La. Paternal grandparents are Sue and Dave Clayton of Bamberg.

MASON JONES

Jennifer and Christopher Jones of Ridgeland announce the birth of a son, Mason Christopher Jones, at 8:03 a.m. Dec. 18 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The newborn weighed 8 pounds and measured 19.5 inches. He has a sister, Abigail, 4. Maternal grandparents are Linda and Donald Rotell of Florida. Paternal grandparents are Tracy and Scott Jones of Garnette.

LANCE SMALLS

Mary Alexis and Antwan Smalls of Beaufort announce the birth of a son, Lance Carter Smalls, at 12:54 p.m. Dec. 18 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The newborn weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 19.5 inches. Maternal grandparents arn Powell of Lady's Island. Paternal grandmother is Carla Smalls of Beaufort

AIDEN WARD

Rashael and Tyler Ward of Beaufort announce the birth of a son, Aiden James Joseph Ward, at 7:37 p.m. Dec. 13 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The newborn weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 20 inches. He has a sister, Shaela, 2. Maternal grandparents are Jodi and Terri Kleban of Ohio and the late Sheila Dunn of Ohio. Paternal grandparents are Stacie and Randy Ward of Ohio.