The first baby of 2004 has finally arrived at Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital in Demopolis. Shurmar Ke’shaun Carlisle was born January 5 at 1:32 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds and 11 ounces and was 19 inches long.

His parents are Sandra Richardson and Samuel Carlisle of Gallion. With the birth of baby Shurmar, his parents received 67 different gifts and items from local businesses in the West Alabama Region. This has always been an event at the BWMH where the parents received numerous gifts for this special honor.

Some of the donated gifts Richardson received are listed:

* A Private Room Upgrade from BWWMH

* $50 Savings Bond from Community Bank of Demopolis

* $50 Savings Bond from Commercial Bank of Demopolis

* $100 Savings Bond from Robertson Banking Company of Demopolis

* Car Seat from Dr. Brasfield of Demopolis

* Vaporizer from Wal-Mart Pharmacy of Demopolis

* Baby Lamp from HealthStart of Demopolis

* Pampers and Wipes from Piggly Wiggly of Demopolis

* Ceramic Train from The Gold Mine of Demopolis

* Baby Spoon from Lowe Jewelry of Demopolis