Births 12/16/11

Hecht

Daughter to Andrew Steven and Lindsey Ann Hecht of Shawneetown, Mo., Southeast Hospital, 1:01 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011. Name, Sophia Arin. Weight, 8 pounds 2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Hecht is the former Lindsey Regelsperger, daughter of Mark and Debbie Regelsperger of Perryville, Mo. She is a trust and investment administrator at The Bank of Missouri. Hecht is the son of Steven Hecht of New Wells, Mo., and Susan Hecht of Cape Girardeau. He is a lineman for Citizens Electric.

Halter

Son to Chad Aaron and Summer Suzanne Halter of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 7:08 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011. Name, Judah Truth. Weight, 8 pounds 13 ounces. Fifth child, second son. Mrs. Halter is the former Summer Majors, daughter of Hal and Bonnie Majors of Cape Girardeau. Hecht is employed at Procter & Gamble and is the son of Jerry and Bobbie Sue Halter of Park Hills, Mo., and Bob and Cheryl Stillwell of Jackson.

McMinn

Daughter to Cody Alex McMinn and Hannah Claire Beasley of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 2:24 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011. Name, Myla Elizabeth. Weight, 7 pounds 7 ounces. First child. Ms. Beasley is the daughter of Deseri Beasley of Cape Girardeau and works at Jackson Medical Center. McMinn is the son of Gary McMinn of Jackson and Eddie and Lisa Jones of Jackson. He works for McMinn Construction.

Ross

Son to Shalimar Miguel Ross and Jaclyn Lee Williams of Sikeston, Mo., Southeast Hospital, 11:05 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9, 2011. Name, Xaveon Miguel. Weight, 7 pounds 15 ounces. Third son. Ms. Williams is the daughter of Nancy Freeman of Oran, Mo. Ross is the son of Mike Ross of Sikeston.

Perkins

Daughter to John Eric and Melissa Jo Perkins of Perryville, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 8:47 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. Name, Elayna Jo. Weight, 6 pounds. Second daughter. Mrs. Perkins is the former Melissa Taylor, daughter of Allan Taylor of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., and Brenda Tripp of Perryville. Perkins is the son of Jim Perkins of Dallas and Pat Fischer of Calvin, Okla. He is a carpenter with Koch Corp.

Schafer

Son to Bradley Robert and Amanda Kay Schafer of Millersville, Saint Francis Medical Center, 3:38 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Name, Wyatt Matthew. Weight, 5 pounds 10 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Schafer is the former Amanda Wright, daughter of Steve and Connie Wright of Jackson and Sandra Wright of Jackson. She is employed at Saint Francis Medical Center. Schafer is the son of Bob and Shirlene Schafer of Cape Girardeau. He is employed at Procter & Gamble.

Beal

Daughter to Terrence Tyrone Beal and Monique Michelle Larry of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 3:17 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011. Name, Terriaunna Shanee. Weight, 6 pounds 12 ounces. Fourth child, second daughter. Ms. Larry is the daughter of Eugene Larry of Cape Girardeau and Jeanette Sisson of Cape Girardeau. Beal is the son of Ricky Spicer of Cape Girardeau and Lenora Beal of Cape Girardeau.

Boatwright

Son to DeQuandria Nakeshya Boatwright of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 6:49 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011. Name Zy'Aire DeQuan. Weight, 6 pounds 7 ounces. Second son. Ms. Boatwright is the daughter of Oscar Boatwright of West Palm Beach, Fla. and Natoria Taylor of Union City, Tenn.

Bievenue

Son to Michael Allen Bievenue and Starla Dawn Beasley of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 1:51 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. Name, Michael Todd. Weight, 7 pounds 7 ounces. First child. Ms. Beasley is the daughter of Todd Beasley of Cape Girardeau and Cynthia Ussery of Cape Girardeau. Bievenue is the son of Randy and Brenda Scott of Cape Girardeau.

Staincliffe

Daughter to Jean-Pierre Gavin and Whitney Paige Staincliffe of Perryville, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. Name, Sadie Paige. Weight, 5 pounds 10 ounces. First child. Mrs. Staincliffe is the former Whitney Francis, daughter of Rick Francis and Gayle Flentge of Perryville. She is in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Virginia Beach, Va. Staincliffe is the son of David and Lucie Staincliffe of Hilsborough, N.C. He is in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Norfolk, Va.

Blissett

Son to Jason Scott Blissett and Tori Anne Nicoson of Oran, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 1:32 p.m., Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. Name, Kyle Aden. Weight, 8 pounds 4 ounces. Fourth child, third son.

James

Son to Robert Henry Jr. and Hannah Dawn James of Marble Hill, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:22 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. Name, Kaden Blaine. Weight, 6 pounds 7 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. James is the former Hannah Horman, daughter of Angie Thorne of Sedgewickville, Mo. James is the son of Bob and Linda James of Marble Hill. He is employed at Nordenia.

Smith

Daughter to David Anderson and Rebecca Ann Smith of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 3:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. Name, Arianah Rose. Weight, 6 pounds one ounce. Four child, second daughter. Mrs. Smith is the former Rebecca Tucker, daughter of Anthony and Rhonda Tucker of Cape Girardeau.

McGuire

Daughter to Ryan Scott McGuire and Cheryl Maris Harris of Oran, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 6 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. Name, Lillith Ellenore. Weight, 7 pounds 5 ounces. Second daughter. Ms. Harris is the daughter of Jack Harris of East Helena, Mich., and Karen and Shane Dirnberger of Oran. She is a graphic artist and photographer with Calbert Photography in Sikeston, Mo. McGuire is the son of Mike and Wendy McGuire of Chaffee, Mo. He is in production at Cott Beverages in Sikeston.