BIRTHS

McElvain

Son to Joseph B. and Jennifer R. McElvain of Marble Hill, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:26 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000. Name, Carson Ray. Weight, 9 pounds 6 ounces. Second son. Mrs. McElvain is the former Jennifer Horman, daughter of Bonnie Horman of Marble Hill and Jerry Horman of Chaffee. She is a nursing student at Mineral Area College. McElvain is the son of Lowell and Kaye McElvain of Marquand. He is a fabricator at General Machine and Supply.

McWilliams

Daughter to Michael Gregory McWilliams and Sandy Denise Rhodes of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000. Name, Taylor Anne. Weight, 6 pounds 14 ounces. Third daughter. Ms. Rhodes is the former Sandy White, daughter of Scott and Candy Chapman of West Frankfort, Ill., and Danny and Betty White of New Athens, Ill. She is employed at Drury Suites. McWilliams is the son of Mike and Vicki McWilliams of Johnston City, Ill. He is employed by Stanley Steemer.

Pobst

Daughter to Shawn Paul and Sherry Lynn Pobst of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:17 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000. Name, Shelby Brooke. Weight, 7 pounds 1/2 ounce. Mrs. Pobst is the former Sherry Owen, daughter of John Owen of Scott City and Bonnie and Floyd Bowers of Delta. She is a cell technician at Dana Corp. Pobst is the son of Clifford and Mary Pobst of Chaffee. He is a self-employed real estate investigator.

McMahon

Son to Jeffery Linn and Tina Marie McMahon of Cape GirarCentury 21 Key Realty. McMahon is the son of Jack and Joan McMahon of Paola, Kan. He is employed in utilities at Procter & Gamble.

Vent

Son to Peter Anthony and Amy Deniese Vent of New Madrid, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:39 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2000. Name, Logan Connor. Weight, 6 pounds 12 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Vent is the former Amy Thacker, daughter of Pat Thacker and Bob Thacker of Portageville. Vent is the son of Pete Vent and Nadine Vent of New Madrid. He is employed at Associated Electric.

Shipman

Daughter to Michael Paul and Brandy Nichole Shipman of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:43 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2000. Name, Greta Lauren. Weight, 7 pounds 7 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Shipman is the former Brandy Lukow, daughter of Gary and Della Lukow of Cape Girdeau. She is a teller at Mercantile Bank. Shipman is manager at Ryan's Family Steak House.

Yokley

Son to Jim Brian and Liz Marie Yokley of Old Appleton, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000. Name, Austin Joseph. Weight, 8 pounds 8 ounces. Mrs. Yokley is the former Liz Mueller, daughter of Tim and Colleen Mueller of Altenburg. She is employed at the Lutheran Home. Yokley is the son of Joe and Shirley Yokley of Bronaugh. He is employed by P.R. Developers Inc.

Angel

Son to Jonathan Charles and Melissa Ann Angel of Bloomfield, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:41 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000. Name, Michael Charles. Weight, 7 pounds 7 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Angel is the former Melissa Zook, daughter of Jerry and Linda Zook of Zalma. Angel is the son of Charles and Betty Angel of Bloomfield. He is employed at Hudson Foods in Dexter.

Russell

Son to Chris Daniel and Melissa Sue Russell of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:16 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2000. Name, Daniel Lee. Weight, 7 pounds 6 ounces. First child. Mrs. Russell is the former Melissa Thompson, daughter of Joe and Susie Thompson of Cape Girardeau. She is employed by Manpower at Procter & Gamble. Russell is the son of Diane and Eldon Edwards of East Prairie. He is employed by Drury Construction Co.