Births 10/17/01

Littleton

Son to Frank and Tina Littleton of Advance, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:03 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001. Name, Aaron Nathaniel. Weight, 7 pounds 2 ounces. Third son. Mrs. Littleton is the daughter of Ben and Virginia Gardner of Sturdivant, Mo.

Jackson

Daughter to Donald Ray and Renee Marie Jackson of Jonesboro, Ill., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:53 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001. Name, Olivia Marie. Weight, 7 pounds 7.5 ounces. First child. Mrs. Jackson is the former Renee Stroud, daughter of Dick and Elaine Stroud of Manchester, Mo. She is an intensive in-home services specialist at Community Counseling Center. Jackson is the son of LaVoughan and Sharon Jackson of Ware, Ill. He is a supervisor at Thorngate Ltd.

Jones

Daughter to Jimmie Dale and Teresa Ann Jones of Portageville, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:05 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001. Name, Kaitlyn Marie. Weight, 8 pounds 2 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Jones is the former Teresa Moore, daughter of Liddy Moore and Gary Moore of Portageville. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are employed at Plastene Supply Co. He is the son of Kathryn Jones and Jim Jones of Portageville.

Essner

Son to Kevin J. and Laurie A. Essner of Kelso, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:51 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001. Name, John Vincent. Weight, 9 pounds. Third child, first son. Mrs. Essner is the former Laurie Holshouser, daughter of Carol and Glen Wilkinson and John Holshouser, all of Cape Girardeau. She is owner of Lasting Memories. Essner is the son of Vincent and Lorena Essner of Kelso. He is senior vice president of Capaha Bank.

Dement

Son to Shawn Wayne and Jayme Beth Dement of Jackson, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:47 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2001. Name, Braden Shawn. Weight, 6 pounds 14 ounces. First child. Mrs. Dement is the former Jayme Schnebelen, daughter of Craig Schnebelen and Roxy Schnebelen of Farmington, Mo. She is employed at the Lutheran Home. Dement is the son of Carl Dement and Barb Dement of Farmington. He is employed at Botkin Lumber Co.

Herzog

Daughter to Randall L. and Kindra S. Herzog of Perryville, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2:39 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2001. Name, Morgan Sue. Weight, 7 pounds 4 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Herzog is the former Kindra Hayden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Hayden Jr. of Perryville. She is employed at Chester National Bank. Herzog is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Herzog Jr. of Farmington, Mo. He is employed by Randy Herzog General Construction.

Tucker

Daughter to John William Tucker and Kristin Michelle Wills of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:29 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2001. Name, Alivia Nikole. Weight, 5 pounds 8 1/2 ounces. Fourth daughter. Ms. Wills is the daughter of Jim and Yvonne Wills of Cape Girardeau. Tucker is the son of Jack E. Tucker Sr. and Virginia Skelton of Orlando, Fla. He is manager at Show-Me's Restaurant.

Trager

Daughter to Branden Nathaniel and Rachel Ann Trager of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:37 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001. Name, Abygail Elizabeth. Weight, 7 pounds 15 ounces. First child. Mrs. Trager is the former Rachel Cumberland, daughter of Avid and Sharon Cumberland of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Trager is the son of Lance and Ruth Trager of Chillicothe, Mo. He is employed by Bankers Life and Casualty Insurance Co.

Ledbetter

Son to Toby Lynn and Bridget April Ledbetter of Sikeston, Mo., St. Francis Medical Center, 10:09 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001. Name, Kaleb Luke. Weight, 7 pounds 14 ounces. First child. Mrs. Ledbetter is the former Bridget Hamm, daughter of Glen and Nancy Hamm of Scott City, Mo. She is a registered nurse at St. Francis. Ledbetter is the son of Dennis and Diane Ledbetter of Sikeston. He is a machine operator at Good Humor-Breyers.

Shirley

Son to Terry Lynn and Karen Lynn Shirley of Jackson, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:44 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001. Name, Jonathan Nathaniel. Weight, 7 pounds 5.4 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Shirley is the former Karen Hobeck, daughter of Inez Hobeck of Jackson. She is employed at Stevens Chiropractic Clinic. Shirley is the son of Johnnie and Brenda Shirley of Jackson. He is self-employed.