Births 1/8/09

Beussink

Son to Alan Joseph and Dana Elaine Beussink of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:39 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. Name, Cohen Benjamin. Weight, 7 pounds, 1 ounce. First child. Mrs. Beussink is the former Dana Nenninger, daughter of Leo and Norma Nenninger of Marble Hill, Mo. She is a teacher with the Perry County School District. Beussink is the son of Ralph and Sandy Beussink of Leopold, Mo. He is an attorney with Richard Whiffen, PC.

Harris

Daughter to John H. and Chasity Ranah Harris II of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:59 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2008. Name, Ariana Jeanette. Weight, 6 pounds, 6 ounces. Fourth child, third daughter. Mrs. Harris is the former Chasity Pehm, daughter of Evelyn Housman of Benton, Mo. Harris is the son of John Harris and Brenda Lewis of Cape Girardeau. He is employed at the House of Prayer.

Lapusan

Son to Joseph John and Carolina S. Lapusan of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:24 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2008. Name, Elijah Andrew. Weight, 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Lapusan is the former Carolina Samaniego, daughter of Jose and Lucila Samaniego of Hermosilla, Mexico. She is a teacher at Cape Christian School. Lapusan is the son of Mitzi Nickens of Farmington, Mo. He is employed with SSA.

Evans

Son to Amos Harold and Kendra Renee Evans of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:03 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008. Name, Rawley Michael. Weight, 7 pounds, 7 ounces. First child. Mrs. Evans is the former Kendra Nagel, daughter of Michael and Brenda Nagel of Jackson. She is a teacher with Scott County School District. Evans is the son of Michael and Joan Evans of Jackson. He is self-employed.

McAllister

Daughter to Douglas William and Stephanie Dawn McAllister of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008. Name, Lachlyn Shayne. Weight, 9 pounds, 1 ounce. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. McAllister is the former Stephanie Rowland, daughter of Jerry and Karen Rowland of Herrin, Ill. McAllister is the son of Dave and LaRue McAllister of Jackson. He is employed at Procter and Gamble.