Matthew Puryear

Chris and Rita Puryear of Jonesboro, Ark., announce the birth of their son, Matthew Christopher Puryear, born Oct. 25, 2006, at Saint Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He weighed 7 pounds.

He is the grandson of Harold and Charlotte Jordan of Gideon, Mo., and Bobby Puryear and Colette Puryear both of Jonesboro and the great-grandson of Frances Forrest of Kennett.

He is welcomed home by big sisters, Madison and Meagan.