BIRTHS

Karraker

Son to Jamie Lynn and Sharon Denice Karraker of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:22 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2001. Name, Loki Jamieson. Weight, 8 pounds 6 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Karraker is the former Sharon Noel, daughter of James Noel of Jackson, Mo., and the late Carol Grayson of Cape Girardeau. Mr. and Mrs. Karraker are self-employed. He is the son of Mary Karraker of Cape Girardeau.

Allen

Daughter to Billy Joe and Misty Lynn Allen of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:54 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 2001. Name, Danielle Christine. Weight, 3 pounds 15 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Allen is the former Misty DuPont, daughter of Ray and Gloria Boudreau of Sparks, Nev. She is a child care provider. Allen is the son of Gene and Debbie Allen of Hillsboro, Mo. He is a stocker and employed in receiving at Lowe's.

Hanners

Daughter to Randle Scott and Tammy Lea Hanners of Marble Hill, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:12 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001. Name, Bonnie Lea. Weight, 6 pounds 8 1/2 ounces. Third daughter. Mrs. Hanners is the former Tammy Fulbright, daughter of Jess and Opal Fulbright of Marble Hill. She is employed at Meadow Heights R-II Schools. Hanners is the son of Bob and Audrey Hanners and Ruby Hanners, all of Marble Hill. He is employed at Angelbeck Lumber Co.

Meystedt

Daughter to Luke David Meystedt and Suzanne Elizabeth Summers of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:48 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001. Name, Mallory Anne. Weight, 8 pounds 1 ounce. First child. Ms. Summers is the daughter of Bob and Kathy Summers of Jackson, Mo. She is employed at Sears and at Sylvan Learning Center. Meystedt is the son of David and Denise Meystedt of Cape Girardeau. He is employed at Auto Tire and Parts.

Simms

Son to Daniel Jay and Theresa Marie Simms Jr. of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001. Name, Zachary Ryan. Weight, 8 pounds 3 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Simms is the former Theresa Veltri, daughter of Denver and Marie Payne of Advance, Mo., and the late Michael Veltri of St. Louis. She is a machine operator at Thorngate Ltd. Simms is the son of Laura Simms and Rocky Jones of Cape Girardeau, and the late Daniel Simms Sr. of Commerce, Mo. He is warehouse manager at DuShell Furniture.

Burgess

Son to Jeremy William and Amanda Gail Burgess of Chaffee, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:46 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001. Name, Skylar William. Weight, 8 pounds 12 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Burgess is the former Amanda Cavitt, daughter of Sherry and James Enoch of Stevenson, Ala., and Robert Cavitt of Paducah, Ky. She is employed at Monticello House. Burgess is the son of Barney and Shirley Burgess of Paducah and Donna Taylor of Covington, La.

Roth

Son to Paul D. and Mary C. Roth of Frohna, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2001. Name, Caleb Anthony. Weight, 6 pounds 1 ounce. Third child, second son. Mrs. Roth is the former Mary Winschel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Winschel of Perryville, Mo. She is employed by Perry County School District 32. Roth is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Roth of Frohna. He is employed at Hull Trucking Inc.

Meinke

Daughter to Rich M. and Kim L. Meinke of Jackson, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:47 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2001. Name, Caitlin Jane. Weight, 8 pounds 7 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Meinke is the former Kim Covington, daughter of Gilbert R. Yates of Marble Hill, Mo., and Millie Yates of Dexter, Mo. She is employed by Cairo District No. 1. Meinke is the son of Ed and Barb Meinke of Conway, Ark. He is employed at KFVS-12.

Allen

Daughter to Aaron C. and Connie F. Allen of Leopold, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:22 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2001. Name, Sarah Elisabeth. Weight, 8 pounds 6 ounces. Third child, first daughter. Mrs. Allen is the former Connie Carmack, daughter of Elvis Carmack and Larada Carmack of Greenville, Mo. Allen is the son of Curtis and Velma Allen of Leopold. He is pastor of Little Valley Baptist Church and is a self-employed logger.

Dowd

Son to James Ross and Saliena Carolyn Dowd of Glen Allen, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:35 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2001. Name, Mason Layne. Weight, 9 pounds 6 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Dowd is the former Saliena Earley, daughter of Mark Earley of Marble Hill, Mo. She is employed at Debi's Smokehouse. Dowd is the son of Howard and Cheryl Dowd of Glen Allen. He is employed by Dowd Enterprise.

Coomer

Daughter to Edward E. and Jennifer J. Coomer Jr. of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:58 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001. Name, Hope Olivia. Weight, 9 pounds 4 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Coomer is the former Jennifer Williams, daughter of Karen Williams of Advance, Mo., and Gary Williams of Dexter, Mo. Coomer is the son of the late Ed and Wanda Coomer Sr. of Randles, Mo. He is employed by Air Evac Aviation.