BIRTHS

Martin

Son to John Duree and Keely Ann Martin of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 1999. Name, Brayden Duree. Weight, 7 pounds 15 ounces. Mrs. Martin is the former Keely Donaldson, daughter of Jack Donaldson of Cape Girardeau, and the late Regina Donaldson. She is a family education specialist with Caring Communities. Martin is the son of Jack and Mary Anne Martin of Jackson. He is a teacher/coach at Kelly High School.

Ladd

Daughter to Todd Eric and Shani Leigh Ladd of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 1999. Name, Emily Erin. Weight, 7 pounds 15 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Ladd is the former Shani Douglas, daughter of Toby Douglas and Ann Douglas of Advance. She is a teacher at Scott County Central Schools. Ladd is the son of James Ladd and Grace Ladd of Advance. He is a claims examiner with American Family Insurance.

Mueller

Son to Brian Ralph and Michelle Ann Mueller of Perryville, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:31 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 1999. Name, Jonathan Paul. Weight, 8 pounds 7 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Mueller is the former Michelle Welker, daughter of Donald and Ann Welker of Perryville. She is a teacher at Immanuel Lutheran School. Mueller is the son of Ralph E. and Lois Mueller of Perryville. He is employed at Liberty Glass Co.

Ratliff

Son to Darren R. and Ginger S. Ratliff of Benton, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 1999. Name, Drew Allen. Weight, 6 pounds 7 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Ratliff is the former Ginger Allen, daughter of Connie Allen of Wood River, Ill. She is a first grade teacher at Washington School in Cape Girardeau. Ratliff is the son of Dennis and Sue Ratliff of East Alton, Ill. He is a civil engineer with Missouri Highway and Transportation Department in Sikeston.

Taylor

Son to Roy Lee Taylor Jr. and Heather Renee Lentz of Sikeston, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 1999. Name, Jackson Lee. Weight, 7 pounds 10 ounces. Second child, first son. Ms. Lentz is the daughter of Steve Lentz of Vanduser and Wanda Carey of Benton. Taylor is the son of Roy and Reta Taylor Sr. of Charleston. He is employed at Ramada Inn.

Bles

Daughter to Chad David and Jennifer Ryan Bles of Willow Springs, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:12 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 1999. Name, Cana Michelle. Weight, 6 pounds 12 ounces. First child. Mrs. Bles is the former Jennifer Slipis, daughter of Sammy and Taina Slipis of Morley. Bles is the son of Joe Bles of Chaffee and Brenda Bles of Scott City. He is youth pastor at Trinity Baptist Church.

Bailey

Son to Andrew Gregory and McLane Lee Bailey of Sikeston, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:44 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 1999. Name, Caden Gregory. Weight, 8 pounds 5 ounces. Mrs. Bailey is the former McLane Jateff, daughter of Bruce and Jana Jateff of Cape Girardeau. Bailey is the son of Greg and Sylvia Bailey of Sikeston. He is employed at Kingsway Furniture Co.