A2 Family Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, May 11, 2016 Noah, Emma most popular baby names for second year Blue Mountain Eagle “Baby Names Day” has arrived. Whether you want to see how your own name measures up in popularity or are seeking a name for a new little one on the way, Social Security might be able to help. The agency has released the most popular baby names for 2015, unveiled a new baby names quiz and shared trivia on unusual and trending names. For the second year in a row, Emma and Noah are America’s most popular baby names. This marks the third year at number one for Noah and the second for Emma. New names on the lists are Benjamin and Harper, the fi rst time for both. The agency began compil- ing the baby name list in 1997, with names dating back to 1880. Each year, the list reveals the effect of pop culture on naming trends. This year’s winners for big- gest jump in popularity in the Top 1,000 are Alaia and Riaan. Alaia jumped 2,012 spots on the girls’ side to number 664, from number 2,676 in 2014. Speculation attributes the name to either high fashion designer Azzedine Alaia or Alaia Bald- win, model/daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin. Riaan increased 1,360 spots for the boys, from number 2,286 in 2014 to number 926. Of In- dian origin, it is also the name of the young son of a well- known Bollywood actor, Riteish Deshmukh. The second fastest riser for girls was Meilani. Fans of MTV’s program “Jersey Shore” should be familiar with Jenni “JWoww” Farley, who in 2014, gave birth to a daughter, Meilani. Others might know of another Meilani on a different American shore, Hawaii — Bethany Mei- lani Hamilton, the professional surfer whose story of surviving a shark attack was documented in the movie “Soul Surfer.” The second-fastest rising name for boys was Huxley, per- haps a new comeback for the D evona I da J ones Dec. 20, 1938 - April 15, 2016 Devona I. Jones died at the age of 77, at her John Day home. Services will be private. Devona Jones was born Dec. 20, 1938, in Superior, Wisc. to Edward Dahlberg and Theresa Sajec. Devona worked in the health care industry for 65 years. Her last place of employment was Specific Specialties, where she retired. She enjoyed working there the most. She was also very adamant about teaching her children the importance of scruples, values, respect and integrity. Devona, who reared her children, said “you rear children, you raise cattle.” She made sure each of her children knew Jesus Christ, and that each child was christened. This was most important to her. She had four sons to look after her two daughters. Unfortunately two of her sons h ave passed: Robert Baty, at age 19 and Ludwig A. Bly, at age 33. Devona is now with her two Sons. Amen. The love of her life, Carl McLaughlin, who she missed whole heartedly, passed a year ago Christmas. They were going on 30 years together. Carl and Devona were inseparable. I pray Carl met Devona at Heaven’s gate. Devona had many hobbies including picking fresh fruits and flowers, making dolls and swans, swimming laps, playing her guitar with her friends at weekend picnics, writing songs, watching Family Feud an d The Golden Girls. She was very fond of comedy TV. Devona, who her family and friends called Dede, was a humble woman. She always put others before her self and treated people with respect. She gave great advice and always told us to use our common sense. H er words were “stay focused,” “talk to your maker,” and “when in doubt, move a pawn.” She was never one to judge o thers. She told her children it wasn’t their place and we have but only one judge, his name is Holy. Devona is survived by her sons, Carl E. Baty, Portland, and Michael Bly, Mt Vernon; daughters, Devon a M. Bly, Bickelton Wash., and Vickie L. Bly and special friend, Michael Goodwin, Mt. Vernon; brother, Lu dwig J Dahlberg, John Day; grandchildren Brandon C. Dedmore, Devona F. Kandoll, Nakai L Kibby, Star M. Kibb y and Amber D. York; two nieces, Tina and Brenda Jones. Dede had so many great friends. Her true friends always said Dede was one in a million, a can do typ e of lady, a loving mother and grandmother. She made sure we knew to call on the Lord and to keep focused . She always said this to her children and her true friends- you know who you are. late science fi ction writer Ald- ous Huxley. Here are a few other notable names in the top 10 biggest in- crease category, and some pos- sible reasons for their newfound popularity: • Omari and Jabari for boys. Omari Hardwick is an actor, known for his roles in “Spar- kle,” “The A-Team” and BET Network’s “Being Mary Jane,” who currently stars in the popu- lar cable TV series “Power.” Ja- bari Parker is a professional bas- ketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks and was the second over- all pick in the 2014 NBA draft out of Duke. • Adaline and Zelda for girls. “The Age of Adaline” is a 2015 fantasy fi lm starring Blake Live- ly, Harrison Ford, Michiel Hu- isman and Ellen Burstyn. And as for Zelda, maybe the legend continues to grow? To see the entire list, fi nd where your own name ranks, check out the new quiz, and look up popular names by decade and state, visit Social Security at www.socialsecurity.gov. Most popular baby names GIRLS 1. Emma 2. Olivia 3. Sophia 4. Ava 5. Isabella 6. Mia 7. Abigail 8. Emily 9. Charlotte 10. Harper BOYS Noah Liam Mason Jacob William Ethan James Alexander Michael Benjamin O BITUARIES Meredith ‘Duffy’ Larson Meredith “Duffy” Larson, 71, of John Day, died May 9 in Washington. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 13, at Canyon City Cemetery, followed by a reception at the John Day Elks Lodge. Arrangements are under the care of Driskill Memorial Chap- el, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. About Obituaries News obituaries are a free service of the Blue Mountain Eagle. The paper accepts obituaries from the family or funeral home. Information submitted is subject to editing. Obituaries submit- ted to the Eagle with incorrect information may be corrected and republished as paid notices. Send obituaries by e-mail, cheryl@bmeagle.com; fax, 541-575-1244; or mail, 195 N. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. For more information, or to inquire about a paid memorial, call 541-575-0710. 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