Births

Blessing

Daughter to Darrell Lee and Lisa Annette Blessing of Perryville, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 3:32 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008. Name, Allason Paige. Weight, 4 pounds, 12 ounces. Third daughter. Mrs. Blessing is the former Lisa Sanders, daughter of Darrell Sanders of Eureka, Mo., and Judy and Glen Pelate of Steeleville, Ill. She is employed at Perry County Memorial Hospital. Blessing is the son of Pat and Bob Blessing of Perryville. He is employed with Blessing Tree Service.

DiStefano

Son to Charles Ian and Debbie Kay DiStefano of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:07 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2008. Name, Anthony Roland. Weight, 8 pounds, 5 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. DiStefano is the former Debbie Davis, daughter of Rena Davis and Roland Paisley of Doniphan, Mo. She is a professor at Southeast Missouri State University. DiStefano is the son of Helen Goodwin of Scotland and Anthony DiStefano of Brooklyn, N.Y. He is director of Missouri Mentoring Partnership.

Grantham

Daughter to Bradley Scott and Cori Elizabeth Grantham of Perryville, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:03 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2008. Name, Leah Elizabeth. Weight, 6 pounds, 12 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Grantham is the former Cori Hudson, daughter of Bob and Darlene Hudson of Perryville. She is a parent educator with Perry County School District. Grantham is the son of Dempsey and Carol Grantham of Perryville. He is a software developer with MedAssets.

Edwards

Son to Jim N. and Hope L. Edwards of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:07 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2008. Name, Ethan Byrn Wayne. Weight, 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Third son. Mrs. Edwards is the former Hope Reimann, daughter of Gary Reimann and Laura Reimann of Thebes, Ill. She is employed at Motorcycle Stuff. Edwards is the son of Terry Edwards of Blytheville, Ark.

Seabaugh

Son to Steven Charles and Melissa Ann Seabaugh of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:17 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2008. Name, Jackson William. Weight, 8 pounds, 5 ounces. Fourth child, second son. Mrs. Seabaugh is the former Melissa Marra, daughter of William and Becky Marra of Newburgh, Ind. Seabaugh is the son of Charles and Judy Seabaugh of Cape Girardeau. He is employed with Seabaugh Custom Hardwood Floors.

Golden

Daughter to Scott Daniel and Wendy Michelle Golden of Millersville, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:09 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2008. Name, Calie May. Weight, 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Mrs. Golden is the former Wendy Patrick, daughter of John and Sherry Patrick of Perryville, Mo. She is a floral designer at Fred's Flowers and Gifts. Golden is the son of Danny and Marlene Golden of Cape Girardeau. He is employed by city of Cape Girardeau.

McMullin

Son to David Michl and Tara Beth McMullin of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:27 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2008. Name, Truman Marshall. Weight, 6 pounds, 6 ounces. Second son. Mrs. McMullin is the former Tara Jones, daughter of David and Pat Jones of Cape Girardeau. She is a chemical engineer at Procter & Gamble. McMullin is the son of John and Taffy McMullin of Cape Girardeau. He is a civil engineer with Fronabarger Concreters.

Goodson

Daughter to Craig Stephen and Jill Mia Goodson of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 4:02 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2008. Name, Kinsey Sienna. Weight, 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Mrs. Goodson is the former Jill Lufcy, daughter of John and Shirley Lufcy of Scott City. She is a medical technologist at Saint Francis. Goodson is the son of David and Jean Goodson of Jackson. He is hospital services supervisor with American Red Cross.

McAdams

Son to Ron D. and Dana L. McAdams of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 5:54 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2008. Name, Obi Wyatt. Weight, 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Mrs. McAdams is the former Dana Williams, daughter of John Williams and Connie, and Mary Alice Holderfield, all of Murphysboro, Ill. She is an accounting clerk at Southeast Missouri State University. McAdams is the son of Carl and Janice McAdams of DeSoto, Ill., and Bob and Donna Schulz of St. Louis. He is a network specialist II at Southeast.

Kneezle

Daughter to Curtis James Kneezle and Emily Nicole Haines of Benton, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:42 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2008. Name, Cara Elizabeth. Weight, 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Ms. Haines is the daughter of Darlene Haines and James Haines of Sikeston, Mo. She is a CNA/CMT at the Lutheran Home. Kneezle is the son of Arleen Kneezle of Benton, and the late Joe Kneezle.