Heather Thompson and William “Bill” Howell of Ironton announce the birth of their son, William Brodee Howell. He was born Oct. 3, 2010, at Three Rivers Medical Center, near Louisa, Ky.

The baby weighed 5 pounds and 6 ounces and was 18 and a half inches long.

The maternal grandparents are Sharon Thompson and the late Rick Cosner.

Maternal great-grandmother is Thelma Sprouse.

The paternal grandparents are Jeanette Hignite and Claude Hignite.

Paternal great-grandparents are Delores Smith, Clarice Delcourt and Harold and Cynthia Friend.

William Brodee was welcomed home by sister, Kali Thompson.