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Babies, Weddings & Obituaries | Parkes Champion-Post

Babies, Weddings & Obituaries

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We've compiled all the photos of local newborn&nbsp;bubs that were published in the Parkes Champion Post during 2016 and formed this photo gallery. The gallery includes babies&nbsp;born at the Parkes Hospital as well as surrounding hospitals and the photos submitted by local families. We published 67 photos of babies born between January and December last year. We hope you enjoy looking back who we welcomed into the world in 2016.

Alex James Breaden was the first baby born at Parkes Hospital for 2016, to parents Kylie and Colin Breaden. He was delivered on Monday, January 4, weighing 4360 grams (9lb 6oz) and measuring 54,5cm. He is a little brother for Ryan.

Isabella Margaret Smeaton was born on Monday, January 8, at Parkes Hospital weighing 3447 grams (7lb 6.5oz) and measuring 49cm. She is the daughter of Maricel and Cameron Smeaton of Parkes and is a little sister for Walter (7) and Elizabeth (5).

Ryan William Swindle was born on Sunday, January 10, at Parkes Hospital, weighing 3540 grams (7lb, 13oz) and measuring 50.5 cms. He is the son of Rachel and Mathew Swindle of Parkes and is a little brother for Jacob (3).

Skylah Maree Beedon was born at Forbes District Hospital at 10pm on Tuesday, January 12, weighing 3430 grams (7lb 9oz) and measuring 52cm. She is the first child of Michaella Herbert and Garry Beedon of Eugowra.

Lucas Anthony Jones was born on Tuesday, January 19, at Parkes Hospital to parents Rebecca and Adam Jones of Parkes, weighing 3740 grams (8lb 2oz) and measuring 51cm. He is a little brother for Riley, Makayla (deceased) and
Cooper.

Sol Tamatoa was born at Orange Base Hospital on Monday, Febrauary 1 to proud first-time mum India Rauchle of Parkes. Sol weighed 4020 grams (8lb 14oz) and measured 51.5cm.

Farrah Louise Edmonds was born at Parkes Hospital on Friday, February 12, weighing 3770 grams (8lb 3oz) and measuring 48.5 cm. She is the daughter of Steven Edmonds and Sarah-Jane Shambrook of Parkes and is a little sister for Archie (4) and Harper (2) Edmonds.

Matilda Leonila Rees was born at Forbes District Hospital at 7.26pm on Thursday, February 2, weighing 2980 grams (6lb 9oz) and measuring 49cm. She is the daughter of Marianne and Alex Rees and is a little sister for William Rees.

Layla Anne Mulligan was born on Wednesday, February 3, at Parkes Hospital weighing a healthy 7lb 5oz and measuring 49cms. She is the daughter of Mitchell and Kylie Mulligan of Parkes and is a little sister to Heath (4) and Harper (2).

Kyah Rae Lovett was born at Parkes Hospital on Wednesday, February 3, weighing 2910 grams (6lb 4oz) and measuring 52cm. She is the daughter of Bianca Hinton and Brent Lovett of Parkes and is a little sister for Zali (2).

Jackson Richard Bennett was born at Parkes Hospital on Friday, February 5, weighing 3490 grams (7lb 11oz) and measuring 52cm. He is the son of Lisa and Jeff Bennett of Condobolin and a little brother for Joshua (7) and Chloe (4).

William James Cavanough was born at Parkes Hosptial on Tuesday, February 9, weighing 3620 grams (7lb 14oz) and measuring 50cm. He is the son of Kate Reynolds and Jamie Cavanough of Parkes and a little brother for Hailie Onley (8).

Wyatt Micah John Dennis was born at Westmead Hospital, Sydney, on Monday, February 22, 2016, weighing 3855 grams (8lb 5oz) and measuring 51cm. He is the first child of Sarah and Glenn Dennis of Parkes.

Huxley James Draper was born at Orange Base Hospital on Tuesday, February 23, weighing 4790 grams (10lb 5oz) and measuring 60cm. His is the son of Brooke Martin and Amanda Draper of Parkes and is a little brother for Amy (18), Taylor (17),
India (15), Savannah (13) and Spencer (10).

Archie James Curtis was born on at Parkes Hospital on Friday, February 26, weighing 3270 grams (7lb 3oz) and measuring 49cm. He is the first child of Amy and Peter Curtis of Parkes.

Remi Daisy Roffe was born on Tuesday, March 1, at Orange Base Hospital weighing 3855 grams (8lb 5oz) and measuring 51cm. She is the daughter of Holly and Brendon Roffe of Parkes and is a little sister for Maya (3).

Hallie Maree Lovegrove was born at Parkes Hospital on Tuesday, March 1, weighing 3770 grams (8lb 5oz) and measuring 51cm. She is the first child of Dani Martin and Mat Lovegrove of Cobar. 

Archie Bernard Edwards was born at Orange Hospital on Saturday, March 5, weighing 4080 grams (8lb 13oz) and measuring 58cm. He is the first child of Louise McAneney and Mitchell Edwards of Parkes.

Elsie Ann Noble was born at Parkes Hospital on Friday, March 18, weighing 3180 grams (7lb 1oz) and measuring 49cm. She is the first child of Katrina and Lachlan Noble of Eugowra.

Sophie Ann Jeffery-Leonard was born at Parkes Hospital on Tuesday,
March 29, weighing 3970 grams (8lb 7oz) and measuring 52cm. She is the daughter of Brittany Jeffery and Nick Leonard and is a little sister for Ellie Michelle Leonard
(2).

Ariat Raine Lee was born at Forbes District Hospital at 10.25am on Wednesday, March 30, weighing 3490 grams (7lb 11oz) and measuring 56.5cm. She is the daughter of Symone and Jarod Lee of Parkes and is a little sister for Hank.

Levi Thomas Hodges was born at Parkes Hospital on Wednesday, March 30, weighing 3560gams (7lb 13oz) and measuring 54cm. He is the first child of Tamika Maree Haensch and Zachariah Jacob Hodges.

Harrison James McMahon was born at Orange Base Hospital on Thursday, March 31, weighing 4020 grams (8lb 14oz) and measuring 50cm. He is the son of Mel and Russell McMahon of Forbes and is a baby brother for Logan and Alex.

Lainee Jules Currey was born at Forbes District Hospital at 8.11pm on Friday, April 8, weighing 3030 grams (6lb 11oz) and measuring 51cm. She is the first child of Karley Ward and Adam Currey of Forbes.

Elias Alexander Franklin Gould was born at 7.01pm at Parkes Hospital on Friday, April 15, weighing 3510g (7lb and 12oz) and measuring 51cm. He is the son of Nick and Carmen Gould of Parkes and is a brother for Asher (4), Jonah (3) and Elliott (1).

Billie Saige Calton was born at Parkes Hospital on Tuesday, April 19, weighing
3470 grams (7lb 10ozs) and measuring 48 centimetres. She is the daughter of Aimee Golya and Troy Calton of L’estrange Street, Condobolin and is a sister for 18 months old Jayte.

Hannah Michelle Hope-Hodgetts was born at Forbes Hospital on Tuesday, May 3, weighing 4100 grams (9lb 5oz) and measuring 53cm. She is the daughter of Hayley and David Hope-Hodgetts of Forbes and is little sister for Holly (7) and Hugh (6).

Beatrice Elizabeth Darwent Blatch was born at Parkes Hospital on Wednesday, May 4, weighing 3720 grams (8lb 3oz) and measuring 53cm. She is the daughter of Susannah and Allan Blatch of Parkes and is a baby sister for Wilhelmina (2).

Frances Mercy Trott was born at Parkes Hospital on Thursday, May 5, weighing 3350 grams (7lb 3oz) and measuring 53 cm. She is the daughter of Sara and Thomas Trott of Parkes and is a baby sister for Isabella (4) and Sofia (3).

Jack Thomas Hunter was born at Orange Base Hospital on Sunday, May 8, weighing 2760 grams (6lb 1oz) and measuring 49cm. He is the son of Natalie and Matthew Hunter of Parkes and is a little brother for Isabelle (6) and Cameron (4).

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Eli Gane was born at Orange Base Hospital on Tuesday, May 10, weighing 2300 grams (5lb 1oz) and measuring 46cm. He is the son of Emma Gane of Parkes and is a brother for Micheal (7), Vicky (6) and Zergina (18).

Lucas John Morrison was born at Parkes Hospital on Thursday, May 12, weighing 3420 grams (7lb 8oz) and measuring 53cm. He is the first child of Emma and Josh Morrison of Parkes.

Maisey Jayne Lennox was born at Parkes Hospital on Friday, May 13, weighing 3200 grams (7lb 4oz) and measuring 48cm. She is the first child of Telisha Phillips and Steven Lennox of Parkes.

James Robert Jarvis was born at Orange Base Hospital on Monday, May 15, weighing 2870 grams (6lb 5oz) and measuring 48cm. He is the son of Kristen and Gary Jarvis of Bindogundra and is a baby brother for Lily (3).

Oliver Henry Green was born at Dubbo Base Hospital on Thursday, May 19, 2016, weighing 2570 grams (5lb 10oz) and measuring 46cm. He is the son of Bryana and Blake Green of Parkes and is a little brother for Mackenzie (17), Amelia (14), Sterling (10) and Hunter (10).

Klay Aubrey Milson was born at Parkes Hospital on Sunday, May 29, weighing 3350 grams (7lb 6oz) and measuring 51.5cm. He is the first child of Brandy Rauchle and Aubrey Milson of Parkes.

Connor John William Tringham was born at Parkes Hospital on Sunday, May 29, weighing 3960 grams (8lb 7oz) and measuring 53cm. He is the first child of Chantelle Rich and Robert Tringham of Bourke.

Neha Elizabeth Joy was born at Forbes District Hospital at 2.22pm on Friday,
June 3, weighing 2530 grams (5lb 9oz) and measuring 46cm. She is the first child of Josmy James and Jitto Joy of Parkes.

Lilah Rose Guise-Healey was born at Parkes Hosptial on Monday, June 6, weighing 3760 grams (8lb 4oz) and measuring 52cm. She is the first daughter of Tallise Stevenson and Nick Guise-Healey of Tullamore.

Lincoln Arthur Molloy was born at Parkes Hospital on Thursday, June 16, weighing 3570 grams (7lb 14oz). He is the first child of Alexandra Glennan and Jacob Molloy of Forbes.

Spencer Claire Smith was born at Parkes Hospital on Sunday, June 19, weighing 3234 grams (7lb 13oz) and measuring 53cm. She is the first child of Kaylee and David Smith of Goonumbla.

Harry Alexander Simpson was born at Forbes Hospital on Thursday, June 23, at 8.53am, weighing 2812 grams (6 pounds 2 ounces) and measuring 53 cm long. He is the son of Ian and Tammie Simpson of Forbes and is a little brother for Ava (4). Photo by Anita Redfern Photography.

Elsie Jayne Galvin was born at Parkes Hospital on Monday, July 11, 2016, weighing 3840g (8lb 7oz) and measuring 54cm. She is the daughter of Jess and Ryan Galvin of Parkes and is a little sister for Katie (6) and Ruby (4).

Poppy Rose Shearer was born at Parkes Hospital on Tuesday, July 12, weighing 4kg (8lb 8oz) and measuring 53cm. She is the daughter of Paula and Ryan Shearer of Parkes and is a baby sister for Beau (8), Archie (6), and Banjo (4).

James Geoffrey Todd was born at Parkes Hospital on Thursday, July 14, weighing 3630 grams (8lb) and measuring 54cm. He is the son of Sarah and Geoff Todd of Parkes and is a little brother for Jordan and Lewis (3), and Riley (22 months).

Sophie Leigh Tracy Haensch was born at 4.58pm on Monday, July 18 at Parkes Hospital, weighing 4740g (10lb 7oz) and measuring 54cm. She is the daughter of Kiara Davis and Kane Haensch of Parkes and is a sister for Cooper James Haensch (1).

Maxwell James Cowling was born at 2.59am on Tuesday, July 19 at Parkes Hospital, weighing 3290g (7lb 4oz) and measuring 51cm. He is the son of Debbie and Tim Cowling of Parkes and is a little brother for Tyler (3) and Jackson (18 months).

Stella Elizabeth Smith was born at Orange Base Hospital on Monday, August 22, weighing 3238 grams (7lb 14oz) and measuring 55cm. She is the daughter of Tiffany Alexander and Trent Smith of Parkes and is a little sister for Olivia (6) and Brock (3).

Emieliah Louise Ferris was was born at Parkes Hospital on Tuesday, August 23, weighing 4160 grams (9lb 1oz) and measuring 56cm. She is the first child of Chloe Bishop and Matthew Ferris of Parkes.

Gram Herbert Cole Whitchurch was born at North Shore Private Hospital, Sydney
on Saturday, August 27, weighing 4230g (9lb 4.5oz) and measuring 54cm. He is the first child of Ben and Raechel Whitchurch of Ryde (formerly of Parkes).

Twins Jonas Lee Sloane and Adella Maree Sloane were born at Parkes Hospital on Sunday, September 11. Jonas was born first, weighing 2680 grams (5lb 9oz) and measuring 48cm. Adella came next, weighing 2060 grams (4lb 5oz) and measuring 47cm. Proud parents are Chantelle Grimmond and Shannon Sloane of Condobolin and siblings are Braith (8), Keaton (5) and Rueben (3).

Emily Jean Lister was born at Parkes Hospital on Monday, September 12, weighing
4060 grams (8lb 9oz) and measuring 55cm. She is the daughter of Karen Worthington and Jason Lister of Condobolin and is a baby sister for Sonny (4) and Rowley (2).

Oscar Robert Theodore Brown was born at Parkes Hospital on Wednesday, September 14, weighing 2710 grams (6lb 2oz) and measuring 49cm. He is the son of Emma and Paul Brown of Parkes and is a little brother for Evangeline (2).

Abbey Grace Lovell was born at Dubbo Base Hospital on Sunday, September 25, weighing 3490 grams (7lb 6oz) and measuring 50cm. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Samuel Lovell of Alectown and is a little sister for Caleb (1).

Lachlan Jacob Parrish was born at Parkes Hospital on Monday, September 26, weighing 3300 grams (7lb 2oz) and measuring 52cm. He is the first child of Rebecca Smith and Brent Parrish of Parkes.

Jonty Malcolm Dunn was born at 8.45am on Wednesday, October 12 at Orange Hospital, weighing 2750 grams (6lb 1oz) and measuring 51cm. He is the son of Robert and Lisa Dunn of Parkes and is a brother for three-year-old Angus.

Benjamin O’Rourke was born at Parkes Hospital on Wednesday, October 12, weighing 4060 grams (8lb 15oz) and measuring 53cm. He is the son of Leah and Glenn O’Rourke of Mamre, Alectown, and is a little brother for Aaron (8), James (7), Stephanie (6), Holly (5), Levi (4), Joshua (3) and Isaac (18 months).

Hope Lily Sargent was born at Orange Health Service on Tuesday, October 18, weighing 4110 grams (9lb) and measuring 55cm. She is the daughter of Brooke and Wayne Sargent of Parkes and is a little sister for Poppy (2).

Annabelle Theresa Vella was born at Parkes Hospital on Friday, October 21, weighing 3060 grams (6lb 11oz) and measuring 50cm. She is the daughter of Clara and Ryan Vella of Condobolin and is a baby sister for Genavieve (18 months).

Darcie Ella Kennard was born at Parkes Hospital on Tuesday, October 25, weighing 3311 grams (7lb 3oz) and measuring 46cm. She is the daughter of Brooke Haydon and Lindsay Kennard of Condobolin and is a little sister for Mia Rose (2).

Savannah Madeline Stronach was born at Parkes Hospital on Tuesday, November 15, weighing 3030 grams (6lb 11oz) and measuring 48cm. She is the daughter of Jessica Stronach.

Thomas James Frederick Buckman was born at Orange Base Hospital on Monday,
November 14, weighing 3780 grams (8lb 3oz) and measuring 51cm. He is the son of Petria Briar and Jack Buckman of Parkes and is a little brother for Robert (2).

Islie Rose Wild was born at Parkes Hospital on Thursday, December 15, weighing
3719 grams (8lb 2oz) and measuring 53cm. She is the first child of Jaymie and James Wild of Parkes.

Evie Adaline Sutton was born at Parkes Hospital on Friday, December 23, weighing 3640 grams (8lb) and measuring 54cm. She is the first child of Lauren Hogan and Michael Sutton of Parkes.

We've compiled all the photos of local newborn&nbsp;bubs that were published in the Parkes Champion Post during 2016 and formed this photo gallery.<br>

The gallery includes babies&nbsp;born at the Parkes Hospital as well as surrounding hospitals and the photos submitted by local families.<br>

We published 67 photos of babies born between January and December last year.

We hope you enjoy looking back who we welcomed into the world in 2016.

Paul Bennet Airshows thrilled the crowds at Parkes airport on Sunday and (inset) Oscar, George and Gloria were delighted to meet the pilot. 

Fly'n for Fun success

Lexi Herden as Annie and the talented young orphanage cast. Picture by Ruth Crowley

The sun'll come out, when Parkes M and D's Annie opens April 20

Mycologist Alison Pouliot will be hosting a warokshop about fungi in Forbes at Northside Chapel on Wednesday, May 8. Image supplied

It's all about fungi as Landcare welcomes Alison Pouliot to Forbes

What's on in and around Parkes

Hurrikane Dude, with Mark Hewitt in the driver's seat, powers down the outside to take the win in the Pud Woods Memorial from Baby Bee Mine for Nathan Turnbull at Forbes in 2022. File picture

Forbes Diggers harness racing club to mark Anzac Day in Parkes

Phil Donato MP, together with former Wiggle Greg Page, will be hosting a free AED
training event at Orange Ex-Services Club on the morning of Friday, May 3. Image supplied

Matters of state with Phil Donato: AED training and vaping inquiry on agenda

Parkes babies of 2016 | 2016

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