Births 7/24/09

Son to Kenneth Robert and Jamie Nicole Bailey of Bertrand, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 4:07 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009. Name, Kenneth Harper. Weight, 7 pounds, 13 1/2 ounces. Mrs. Bailey is the former Jamie Harper, daughter of James and Lou Ella Harper of Charleston, Mo. She is employed in security with Scheffer Printing and Mailing. Bailey is the son of Kenneth Bailey of Oran, Mo., and the late Sandra Crane. He is a supervisor with Reliable Propane Inc.

Vaughn

Son to Lyndal Gene and Lori Elizabeth Vaughn of Thebes, Ill., Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:54 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2009. Name, Mason Robert. Weight, 8 pounds, 4 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Vaughn is the former Lori Franklin, daughter of Don and Mary Franklin of Cairo, Ill. She is a third grade teacher at Egyptian Elementary School. Vaughn is the son of Larry and Gloria Vaughn of Olive Branch, Ill. He is employed by Illinois American Water Co.

Myers

Twin sons to Jerrimiah Shawn Myers and Michelle Ann Craft of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, Friday, July 17, 2009. Cooper Riley was born at 12:45 p.m. and weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces. Ryder Slade was born at 12:47 p.m. and weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces. Third and fourth sons. Ms. Craft is the former Michelle Niswonger, daughter of James and Irmgard Niswonger of Cape Girardeau. Myers is the son of Stanley and Ruth Myers of Jackson. He is employed by Myers Drywall.

Speakman

Son to Autumn Nachole Speakman of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 4:52 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2009. Name, Devon Isaiah. Weight, 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Second child, first son. Ms. Speakman is the daughter of Jeannette Zuniga of Cape Girardeau and William Speakman of Ripley, Miss.

Sievers

Son to Eric Ryan and Kate Elizabeth Sievers of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 5:32 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2009. Name, Kaden Robert. Weight, 9 pounds, 10 ounces. First child. Mrs. Sievers is the former Kate Fisher, daughter of Robert and Linda Fisher of Cape Girardeau. Sievers is the son of Lonnie and Marilyn Sievers of Jackson. He is a self-employed carpenter and contractor.

Niedbalski

Daughter to Brian Matthew and Jennifer Anne Niedbalski of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 7:24 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2009. Name, Abigail Belle. Weight, 5 pounds, 12 ounces. Fifth child, second daughter. Mrs. Niedbalski is the former Jennifer Alexander, daughter of Judy Alexander of Jackson. She is a student at Southeast Missouri State University. Niedbalski is the son of Marvin Niedbalski and Janet Niedbalski of Jackson. He is a plant technician at Procter & Gamble and is a student at Southeast.

Boitnott

Daughter to Gregory Joseph and Ashley Nicole Boitnott of Burfordville, Saint Francis Medical Center, 8:27 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2009. Name, Graceyn Baylee. Weight, 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Third child, first daughter. Mrs. Boitnott is the former Ashley Gilliam, daughter of Bill and Sharon Malito of Burfordville, and the late Jerry Gilliam of Tupelo, Miss. She is a dietary aide at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Boitnott is the son of Ralph and Debbie Hinkebein of Cape Girardeau, and the late Gregory Boitnott of St. Charles, Mo. He is a technician at J.C. Penney Optical.

Hendershott

Daughter to Kevin Gene and Tisha Kaye Hendershott of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 1:28 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2009. Name, Emma Kaye. Weight, 6 pounds, 4 ounces. Seventh child, fifth daughter. Mrs. Hendershott is the daughter of Russ and Donna Whitworth of Chaffee, Mo. Hendershott is the son of Rick and Ann Hendershott of East Cape Girardeau, Ill.