BIRTHS

Tallent

Son to Brandon Lee and Heather Sue Tallent of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:42 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2001. Name, Elijah Zion. Weight, 8 pounds 1 ounce. Mrs. Tallent is the former Heather Ferguson, daughter of Barbara Beal of Patton, Mo., and Lee Ferguson of Gainesville, Fla. She is a student at Southeast Missouri State University, and is employed at the university's Kent Library. Tallent is the son of Rocky and Rebecca Tallent of Patton. He is a student, and is employed by Eck Properties.

Miller

Daughter to Marvin John and Kelly Ann Miller of Jackson, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:48 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2001. Name, Bethany Grace. Weight, 8 pounds 10 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Miller is the former Kelly Burr, daughter of Wally and Phyllis Burr of Mountain Home, Ark. She is a caseworker with Cape Girardeau County Division of Family Services. Miller is the son of Robert and Vivian Miller of Fredericktown, Mo. He is a medical technologist at St. Francis Medical Center.

Niswonger

Son to Brandy Renee Niswonger of Benton, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:39 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2001. Name, Tyler Rayn Nathaniel. Weight, 7 pounds 14 1/2 ounces. First child. Miss Niswonger is the daughter of Stacy Niswonger of Benton.

Huffman

Daughter to Justin Wyatt Huffman and Jessica Lynn Howard of Marble Hill, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:43 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2001. Name, Gracie Michelle. Weight, 7 pounds 10 ounces. First child. Ms. Howard is the daughter of Andy and Heidi Godwin of Marble Hill and Erie Foster of Allenville, Mo. Huffman is the son of Nathan and Charnetta Huffman of Marble Hill. He is employed at Standley Batch Systems Inc.

Nicholas

Son to Andrew C. Nicholas and Kim E. Shore of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:01 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2001. Name, Christopher Todd. Weight, 9 pounds 14 ounces. First child. Ms. Shore is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Shore of Newport, R.I. She is an engineer at Procter & Gamble. Nicholas is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nicholas of Pottersville, N.J. He is an engineer at Procter & Gamble.

Curtis

Son to Erik Curtis and Latisha Monique Hankins of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:44 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2001. Name, Jatayvius Jaivon. Weight, 6 pounds 11 ounces. Ms. Hankins is the daughter of Betty Finley of Hayti, Mo., and Dan Finley of Kennett, Mo. She is employed at S&J Playhouse. Curtis is the son of Kenny Morris of Sikeston, Mo., and Marcella Curtis of Cape Girardeau.

Thieret

Son to Jeffrey Joseph and Nicole Sue Thieret of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:40 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2001. Name, Jacob Joseph. Weight, 6 pounds 2 1/2 ounces. Mrs. Thieret is the former Nicole Cairns, daughter of Donald and Sharon Cairns of Friedheim, Mo. She is a graphic artist at Red Letter Communications. Thieret is the son of Dale and Aurelia Thieret of Perryville, Mo. He is a physical therapist at St. Francis Medical Center.