Josiee Rain Hickel was born on Jan. 29 at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens.

She is the daughter of Desiree J. Hickel and Joshua E. Sprouse of Coolville.

She is the sister of Brodi Hickel, 10, and Brianna Malone, 6. She is the granddaughter of Melissa Cornell, Marvin Hickel, Debrah Roush and Dave Purdue.