Ray and Jessica McFaddin of Sardinia, South Carolina, proudly announce the birth of their son, Colton Hugh McFaddin. Colton was born at 10:51 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2012, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning, South Carolina. He weighed 8 lbs. 15 oz. and measured 21 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Purvis of McRae. Great-grandparents are Ann Purvis and the late Elton Purvis of Helena, and the late Jim Ed and Nettie Webb Gore of Milan.
Paternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Samuel R. McFaddin, Jr., of Madison and Marge McFaddin of Eatonton. Great-grandparents are the late Louise M. Garland and Samuel R. McFaddin, Sr., of Sardinia, South Carolina, Velma L. Bryant of Florence, South Carolina, and William M. Lavendar of New Zion, South Carolina.
Colton Hugh was welcomed home by big sister, Audrey Rae.

Printed in the August 23, 2012 edition