Births 1/5/14

Essner

Son to Brent Michael and Malerie Phillips Essner of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 5:53 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. Name, Brendan Michael. Weight, 8 pounds, 12 ounces. First child. Mrs. Essner is the former Malerie Goodman, daughter of Tim and Cathy Goodman of Jackson. She is a physical therapist at HealthPoint Rehab. Essner is the son of Denny and Becky Essner of Kelso, Mo. He is an occupational therapist at Saint Francis Medical Center.

Jamerson

Daughter to Paul Chadwick and Sarah Elizabeth Jamerson of East Prairie, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013. Name, Isla Caroline. Weight, 7 pounds, 8 ounces. First child. Mrs. Jamerson is the former Sarah Sisk, daughter of Terrie Sisk of Jackson and Earl Sisk of Sikeston, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Jamerson are teachers with the East Prairie School District. He is the son of Paul and Sandra Jamerson of East Prairie.

Walker

Daughter to Trevor James Walker and Kaitlin Abigail Eaton of Dexter, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 8:49 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013. Name, Isabella Marie. Weight, 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Ms. Eaton is the daughter of Bobby Eaton and Marsha Eaton of Dexter. She is a student. Walker is the son of Jerry Walker of Dexter and Tammy Hall of Gordonville. He is employed by Greenway Equipment.

VerVynck

Daughter to Tyler Louis and Cassandra Danielle VerVynck of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 7:33 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013. Name, Journey Rae. Weight, 8 pounds, 1 ounce. First child. Mrs. VerVynck is the former Cassandra Campbell, daughter of Terry Campbell of Jackson and Sandra Wright of Cape Girardeau. She is employed in guest services at Holiday Inn. VerVynck is the son of Ron and Dede VerVynck of Cape Girardeau. He is employed by Exel.

Light

Son to David Kraig and Mary Alene Light of Marble Hill, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 7:49 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013. Name, Levi Shayne. Weight, 7 pounds, 1 ounce. Second son. Mrs. Light is the former Mary Severino, daughter of Billy Carver of Zalma, Mo., and Frank Severino of Watauga, Texas. Light is the son of David Light Jr. of Marble Hill and Carol Light of Parma, Mo.

Campbell

Daughter to Michael Eugene Campbell II and Kayla Marie Valentine of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:34 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013. Name, Kacie Renee. Weight, 7 pounds, 3 ounces. First child. Ms. Valentine is the daughter of Clarence Valentine and Dawn Valentine of Olmsted, Ill. She is employed by Taco John's. Campbell is the son of Michael Campbell and Jackie Caldwell of Cairo, Ill. He is employed by Jab Co.

Janet

Daughter to Jordan Michael and Megan Renae Janet of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 8:22 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013. Name, Libby Renae. Weight, 7 pounds, 15 ounces. Mrs. Janet is the former Megan Green, daughter of Steve and Laura Green of Cape Girardeau. She is office manager at Northwestern Mutual. Janet is the son of Rob and Beth Janet of Cape Girardeau. He is safety coordinator with Delta Companies.