Births 12/30/03

Nichols

Son to Stacy Allen Nichols and Michelle LuAnn Meador of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003. Name, Taumas Allyn. Weight, 6 pounds 6 1/2 ounces. Second son. Ms. Meador is the former Michelle Schardan, daughter of Pam McMillin of Patterson, Mo. She is employed at Fisher Auto Parts. Nichols is the son of Edna Nichols of Mounds, Ill. He is employed at Stave Company of Missouri.

Stewart

Son to Misty Lynn Stewart and Charles Anthony Gregory of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:19 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003. Name, Zander Lane. Weight, 7 pounds 10 ounces. Second son. Ms. Stewart is the daughter of Steve Stewart of Marion, Ill., and Connie Terry of Grassy, Mo. Gregory is the son of James and Mildred Gregory of Benton, Mo.

Knaup

Daughter to Todd William and Gail Lynn Knaup of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:05 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2003. Name, Isabel Allison. Weight, 5 pounds 12 ounces. Mrs. Knaup is the former Gail Avritt, granddaughter of Wynne Avritt of Killeen, Texas. She is wellness coordinator at Saxony Village. Knaup is the son of John and Ann Knaup of Jackson. He is a technician at Procter & Gamble.

Niswonger

Daughter to Noel Nickole Niswonger of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:52 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2003. Name, Joni Ann-Marie. Weight, 7 pounds 4 1/2 ounces. Fourth child, second daughter. Ms. Niswonger is the daughter of Paula Niswonger of Cape Girardeau. She is employed by SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence.

Roberts

Daughter to Jason Michael and Victoria Lynn Roberts of Perryville, Mo., St. Francis Medical Center, 1:31 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2003. Name, Katelyn Nicole. Weight, 5 pounds 14 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Roberts is the former Victoria Peters, daughter of Danny Peters and Linda Blechle of Perryville. She is a registered nurse at Perry County Memorial Hospital. Roberts is the son of Betty Roberts of Perryville. He is a carpenter with Interior Plus.