Twin daughters to Erik Nathan and Melissa Gayle Harper of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009. Lily Isabel was born at 7:21 a.m. and weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces. Emma Joy was born at 7:22 a.m. and weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces. The couple also has two sons. Mrs. Harper is the former Melissa Palmer, daughter of Richard and Brenda Stroer of Jackson and Dale and Mona Palmer of Raleigh, Ill. She is employed at Southeast Missouri State University. Harper is the son of Barbara Harper of Cape Girardeau. He is self-employed.
Daughter to Matthew Darren and Laura Danielle DeJournett of Scott City, Saint Francis Medical Center, 4:36 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. Name, Sophia Rose. Weight, 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. DeJournett is the former Laura Spears, daughter of Brad and Rosi Spears of Bell City, Mo. She is a teacher at Nell Holcomb School. DeJournett is the son of Madeline DeJournett of Advance, Mo., and the late Dale DeJournett. He is a surveyor with Bowen Engineering and Surveying.
Daughter to Courtney Victoria Aufdenberg of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:35 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. Name, Paiton Reiley. Weight, 7 pounds, 9 ounces. First child. Ms. Aufdenberg is the daughter of Andrea Aufdenberg of Marion, Ill., and Travis Aufdenberg of Jackson.
Son to Kelley Douglas and Leigh Ann Segraves of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:41 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. Name, Wyatt Jameson. Weight, 6 pounds, 14 ounces. First child. Mrs. Segraves is the former Leigh Robison, daughter of Jim Robison and Charolyn Robison of Cape Girardeau. She is an advertising representative with the Southeast Missourian. Segraves is the son of Georgia Segraves of Cape Girardeau. He is an experienced leadman with Ingram Barge Line.
Daughter to Stephen Keith Lentz and Stephanie Ann Shipman of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:13 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. Name, Mya Grace. Weight, 6 pounds, 14 ounces. First child. Ms. Shipman is the daughter of Warren and Ann Click of Cape Girardeau and Steve Shipman of Poplar Bluff, Mo. She is a waitress at Ryan's Family Steak House. Lentz is the son of Darryl and Leslie Riney of Jackson. He is a groomer at Petco.
Son to Marcus Everett and Kelli Denise Birk of Burfordville, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. Name, Clayton Marcus. Weight, 8 pounds, 2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Birk is the former Kelli Laurentius, daughter of Gary and Diane Laurentius of Jackson. She is employed by RW School Supply. Birk is the son of Dewayne and Susan Birk of Burfordville. He is employed by Birk Trucking Inc.
Daughter to Ronald H. and Kelly J. Watson of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:54 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Name, Skylar Reese. Weight, 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Watson is the former Kelly Cook, daughter of M.G. and Sandi Cook of Scott City. She is a document assistant at Alliance Bank. Watson is the son of Ronald and Shirley Watson of Kelso, Mo. He is a senior consultant with AT&T.
Son to Jeffrey Ray and Maria Marlene Golden of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:22 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Name, Jamey Ray. Weight, 6 pounds, 9 ounces. First child. Mrs. Golden is the former Maria Simmons, daughter of Sheila Simmons and Glen Simmons of Marble Hill, Mo. Golden is the son of Marlene Golden and Danny Golden of Cape Girardeau. He is employed by city of Cape Girardeau.
Daughter to Robert Brooks and Jamila Nyoka Dorris of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:41 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Name, Jelayna Kayleen Nicole. Weight, 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Dorris is the former Jamila Carter, daughter of Carol Carter and Bill Patterson of Jackson. Dorris is the son of Lucy Perry of Marble Hill, Mo., and Bob Dorris of Cape Girardeau. He is employed at Gilster-Mary Lee.
Son to John Daniel Kreighbaum and Anna Patricia Brisso of Gordonville, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:54 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Name, Eli Hunter. Weight, 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Ms. Brisso is the daughter of Matt Brisso and Lynn Brisso of Salina, Kan. She is a manager at Easy Money. Kreighbaum is the son of Bob and Lisa Kail of Jackson and John Kreighbaum of Springfield, Mo. He is employed by Kluesner Electric.
Son to Adrin Kolon Nunley of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Name, Damarhus Cortez. Weight, 5 pounds, 15 ounces. Fourth child, third son. Ms. Nunley is the daughter of Jackie Nunley of Cape Girardeau and Booker Lumas of St. Louis. She is employed at the Safe House for Women.
Son to Matthew Theodore and Ashley Ann Diebold of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:42 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Name, Mason Matthew. Weight, 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Mrs. Diebold is the former Ashley Miller, daughter of Brian and Lisa Burger of Jackson, and the late Douglas Miller of Scott City. She is a teacher with Jackson School District. Diebold is the son of Gary and Diana Diebold of Jackson. He is a senior accountant with Big River Telephone Co.
Son to Philip Daniel and Victoria Lynn Wayman of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 1:13 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. Name, Noah Philip. Weight, 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Mrs. Wayman is the former Victoria Proctor, daughter of Steve and Nancy Proctor of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Wayman is the son of Alan and Kathy Wayman of Downingtown, Pa. He is employed at Pro Auto Service.
Daughter to Talley and Jackie Marie Haines of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 1:59 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. Name, Maria Grae. Weight, 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Haines is the former Jackie Derwort, daughter of Jim and Sue Derwort of Marissa, Ill. Haines is the son of Jane and Joey Haines of Cape Girardeau. He is owner of Balls-N-Strikes.
Daughter to Joel Ray and Lindsey Nicole Roth of Uniontown, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:38 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. Name, Brylee Rae. Weight, 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Fifth child, second daughter. Mrs. Roth is the former Lindsey Miller, daughter of John and Sheree Miller of De Soto, Mo. She is a registered nurse at Saint Francis. Roth is the son of Nelson and Eunice Roth of Frohna, Mo. He is assistant principal with Perry County School District.
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