Births 12/21/02

Lee

Son to James Brent and Susan Nichole Lee of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:04 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002. Name, Cole Brent. Weight, 8 pounds 15 ounces. First child. Mrs. Lee is the former Susan Monroe, daughter of Frank and Linda Monroe of Jackson. She is a customer service representative with McGill Marketing Group. Lee is the son of Sandra Lee of Union City, Tenn. He is road foreman of engines with Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway.

Peters

Son to David Brent and Camille Rachelle Peters of Bertrand, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002. Name, Seth David. Weight, 8 pounds 9 ounces. Mrs. Peters is the former Camille Shankle, daughter of Eddie and Glenda Shankle of Bertrand. She is employed at First National Bank in Sikeston, Mo. Peters is the son of David and Carolyn Peters of Bertrand. He is employed at Lone Star in Cape Girardeau.

Westrich

Son to Bruce Wayne and Sonja Beth Westrich of Chaffee, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:41 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002. Name, Cameron Francis Stephen. Weight, 7 pounds 5 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Westrich is the former Sonja Stubenrauch, daughter of Gary Stubenrauch and the late Barbara "Bobbie" Avery of Scott City. She is a line worker at Do It Best Corp. Westrich is the son of the late Barbara and Quentin Westrich of Chaffee. He is a drywaller with Westrich Paint and Drywall.

Robins

Son to Jeffery Scott Robins and Beverly Ann Johnson of Marble Hill, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:46 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002. Name, Quentin Scott. Weight, 6 pounds 14 ounces. Ms. Johnson is the daughter of Robert Brown of Miner, Mo., and Carol Brown of Sikeston, Mo. Robins is the son of Jack Robins and Linda Robins of Marble Hill. He is employed at Ceramo Co.

Connell

Daughter to Jeff D. and Angie K. Connell of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:36 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002. Name, Karsyn Grace. Weight, 7 pounds. Mrs. Connell is the former Angie Haas, daughter of Mike and Paula Haas of Cape Girardeau. She is employed by Dr. Jan Seabaugh. Connell is the son of the late Byron L. Connell Jr. He is employed at Acosta Sales in Memphis, Tenn.

Head

Son to Christopher Lee and Heather Anne Head of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:41 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002. Name, Mason Alexander. Weight, 7 pounds 13 ounces. First child. Mrs. Head is the former Heather Candelori, daughter of Carol Disilvestro of St. Louis. Head is the son of Geraldine Head and Mike Head of Fredericktown, Mo. He is employed at Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

Kelley

Twin sons to Steven Alan and Ronda Michele Kelley Jr. of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002. Jonathan Michael was born at 7:58 a.m. and weighed 5 pounds 1 ounce. Jason Daniel was born at 7:59 a.m. and weighed 4 pounds 15 ounces. The couple has two other sons. Mrs. Kelley is the former Ronda Ramsey, daughter of Robert and Susan Ramsey of Jackson. Kelley is the son of Steve and Deborah Kelley of Cape Girardeau and Mary and Bill Moss of Talihina, Okla. He is serving in the U.S. Army.

Kirby

Daughter to Michael Francis and Dawn Michelle Kirby of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:32 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002. Name, Emily Catherine. Weight, 8 pounds 7 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Kirby is the former Dawn Sherman, daughter of Denver and Donna Sherman of Farmington, Pa. She is a paralegal at the law firm of Limbaugh, Russell, Payne and Howard. Kirby is the son of Ron and Priscilla Kirby of Cape Girardeau. He is a telephone repairman with SBC-Ameritech.

Woods

Daughter to Amanda Marie Woods of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002. Name, Harley Adrianna. Weight, 6 pounds 7 ounces. First child. Ms. Woods is the daughter of Ken and Amy Woods of East Prairie, Mo.

Hecht

Daughter to Daniel Robert and Jennifer Erin Hecht of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:41 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002. Name, Erin Elizabeth. Weight, 9 pounds 1 ounce. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Hecht is the former Jennifer Dooley, daughter of Ed and Frances Dooley of Chaffee, Mo. She is a teacher at Chaffee Elementary School. Hecht is the son of Bob and Charlotte Hecht of Altenburg, Mo. He is a teacher and coach at Jackson High School.

Evans

Son to Shane D. and Nicole Marie Evans of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002. Name, Shane D. Weight, 7 pounds 13 1/2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Evans is the former Nicole Ramsey, daughter of Teresa Ramsey of Cape Girardeau. Evans is the son of Carol Lincoln of Marble Hill, Mo.

Smith

Son to Christopher Scott Smith and Brandi Nicole Ferguson of Olive Branch, Ill., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:27 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002. Name, Drake Mathew. Weight, 6 pounds. Second son. Ms. Ferguson is the daughter of William and Laura Ferguson of Percy, Ill., and Scott and Cecelia Dagner of Steeleville, Ill. Smith is the son of Russell and Debbie Smith of Olive Branch.

Beckett

Daughter to Greg W. Beckett and Brandy N. Williams of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:28 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002. Name, Elizabeth Paige. Weight, 7 pounds 5 ounces. Ms. Williams is the former Brandy Anderson, daughter of Charles and Michele Griffith and Kirk and Wendy Anderson of Jackson. She is a delivery driver with Domino's Pizza in Jackson. Beckett is the son of Rick and Joyce Leible of Scott City. He is employed at Blattner Steel.

Washington

Son to Brenda Denice Washington of Cape Girardeau, St. Francis Medical Center, 4:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002. Name, Rayquan Rio. Weight, 8 pounds 15 ounces.

Ford

Daughter to Ronald L. and Shelly M. Ford of Marble Hill, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:13 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2002. Name, Emma Lynne. Weight, 7 pounds. First child. Mrs. Ford is the former Shelly Baker, daughter of Donna Baker of Patterson, Mo., and Brad Baker of Lowndes, Mo. She is employed in client services at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri. Ford is the son of Carol and Glen Wilkinson of Cape Girardeau and Robert and Marty Ford of Whitewater, Mo. He is a parts salesman at World of Honda/Yamaha.

Edwards

Son to Rodney W. and Amy K. Edwards of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:27 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2002. Name, Nicolas Tyler. Weight, 8 pounds 4 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Edwards is the former Amy LeGrand, daughter of Ralph and Verneda LeGrand of Cape Girardeau. She is a therapist at Cottonwood Residential Treatment Center. Edwards is the son of Nancy and Ron Hess of Cape Girardeau, and the late Dennis Edwards. He is an officer with Cape Girardeau Police Department.