births

Reyes

Son to Miguel Reyes and Amanda Diamond-Reyes of Ocala, Fla., Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, 12:01 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2008. Name, Michael Daniel. Weight, 7 pounds, 14 ounces. First child. Mrs. Diamond-Reyes is the daughter of Roy and Virginia Diamond of Cape Girardeau. She is a gifted consultant at Forest High School. Reyes is the son of Felix and Victoria Reyes of Ocala. He is an IT specialist at Strive Rehabilitation.

Ponder

Son to Travis Michael and April Lynn Ponder of Friedheim, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008. Name, Braxten Michael. Weight, 8 pounds, 4 ounces. Third child, first son. Mrs. Ponder is the former April Cavins, daughter of Bill and Chire Pannier of Perryville, Mo. She is a teller at the Bank of Missouri. Ponder is the son of Sue Ponder of Oak Ridge and Mike Ponder of Perryville. He is a welder at SEMO Tank.

Gilliam

Son to Jerry Lee Gilliam and Brandi Elizabeth Lee of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008. Name, Stanislaus Ian. Weight, 6 pounds, 4 ounces. Second son. Ms. Lee is the daughter of Annette Lee of Erie, Mich., and Douglas Lee of Lima, Ohio. Gilliam is the son of Joyce Harris of Jackson. He is employed by Armed Security.

Laird

Daughter to Nicholas Cody and Jennifer Marie Laird of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 8:03 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. Name, Kaysie Mae. Weight, 6 pounds, 12 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Laird is the former Jennifer Snelson, daughter of Roxanne and Randy Hargis of Bethel, Mo. She is an executive assistant at Tri State Water and Air. Laird is the son of Gaye Laird of Jackson. He is a customer service representative with Tri State Water and Air.

Cairns

Daughter to Paul Matthew and Aimee Renea Cairns of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:43 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. Name, Allie Grace. Weight, 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Third child, first daughter. Mrs. Cairns is the former Aimee Bittle, daughter of Jerry and Carla Bittle of Cape Girardeau. Cairns is the son of Rich and Lynne Cairns of Cape Girardeau. He is employed at Medtronic.

Burford

Son to Terry Joseph Burford and Sarah Jean Lewallen of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. Name, Parker Joseph. Weight, 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Second child, first son. Ms. Lewallen is the former Sarah Parker, daughter of Boo Parker of Cape Girardeau and Melba Parker of Scott City. She is employed by Dr. B.L. Ogborn. Burford is the son of Geri Powell and Ron Burford of Benton, Mo. He is employed by United Parcel Service.

McEntire

Daughter to Justin Darrell and Cortney Ann McEntire of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:24 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. Name, McKayla Gail. Weight, 5 pounds, 12 ounces. First child. Mrs. McEntire is the former Cortney Wanick, daughter of Beverly Wanick of Cape Girardeau. She is employed at Walmart Supercenter. McEntire is the son of Gail and Gene Cobb of Duncan, Okla.

Smith

Son to Ryan and Amy Smith of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:32 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008. Name, Luke Ryan. Weight, 7 pounds, 10 ounces. First child. Mrs. Smith is the former Amy Puchbauer, daughter of Carlton and Patsy Puchbauer of Cape Girardeau. She is a teacher with Jackson School District. Smith is the son of Charlie and Carolyn Smith of Jackson. He is a network administrator at Saint Francis.

Leland

Daughter to J. Paul and Amanda Brooke Leland of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:07 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008. Name, Kendall Brooke. Weight, 6 pounds, 11 ounces. First child. Mrs. Leland is the former Amanda Pinnon, daughter of Paul and Patti Pinnon of Wolf Lake, Ill. She is a registered nurse in pediatrics at Southeast Hospital. Leland is the son of Jane Leland of Opelika, Ala. He is a pediatric hospitalist at Southeast.

Edger

Son to Cathryn Elizabeth Ann Edger of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. Name, Gabriel Michael Lee. Weight, 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Second child, first son. Ms. Edger is the daughter of Carolann Edger of Scott City and James Skipper. She is employed at Walmart Supercenter in Cape Girardeau.

Hinkebein

Son to Staff Sgt. Vaughn and Gabriela Hinkebein Jr. of Schweinfurt, Germany, hospital in Wurzburg, Germany, 7:12 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. Name, Samuel Aiden. Weight, 9 pounds, 3 ounces. Second child. Mrs. Hinkebein is the former Gabriela Benko, daughter of Michael and Teresa Benko of Germany. Hinkebein is the son of Vaughn and Marsha Hinkebein of Jackson and Geralyn Maglone of Cape Girardeau. He is serving in the U.S. Army.