BIRTHS

McMichael

Son to John William and Melissa Jean McMichael III of Bloomfield, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:31 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999. Name, John William IV. Weight, 9 pounds 3 ounces. Mrs. McMichael is the former Melissa Lancaster, daughter of Lesley and Karen Lancaster of Bloomfield. McMichael is the son of Scott and Donna Cole of Jersey City, N.J.

Hart

Son to David Michael and Carrie Lynn Hart of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:18 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999. Name, Michael Linn. Weight, 6 pounds 15 ounces. First child. Mrs. Hart is the former Carrie Miller, daughter of Theresa Miller of Cape Girardeau and Don Miller of Lake Ozark. She is employed at Scheffer's Office Furniture and Business Machines. Hart is the son of Jane Hart of Scott City and Ed Hart of Festus. He is a member of Labor Local 1104.

Singleton

Son to Phil and Jennifer R. Singleton of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999. Name, John Phillip. Weight, 8 pounds 9 ounces. First child. Mrs. Singleton is the former Jennifer Mabery, daughter of Bob and Marylin Mabery of Cape Girardeau. She is employed in the Golden Products division of Ralston Purina Co. Singleton is the son of Jerry and Janet Singleton of Greenwood, Miss. He is employed at TG(USA).

Hester

Daughter to Terry Lee and Karyn Suzanne Hester of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:01 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999. Name, Tara Christina. Weight, 8 pounds 3 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Hester is the former Karyn Colvin, daughter of Earl Colvin and Nancy Colvin of Poplar Bluff. She is a registered nurse at Southeast Hospital. Hester is the son of Ruby Miller of Poplar Bluff. He is operations manager with Zimmer Radio Group.

Sweet

Son to Darrell Lee and Becky Alberta Sweet of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:16 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999. Name, Drue William Pierce. Weight, 7 pounds 10 ounces. Third child, first son. Mrs. Sweet is the former Becky Lueder, daughter of Art Lueder Jr. of Cape Girardeau. She is a department manager at Silk Tree Factory in Cape Girardeau. Sweet is the son of Shirley Sweet of Cape Girardeau. He is a deckhand with Archer Daniels Midland of Decatur, Ill.

Hooe

Son to Randy Allen and Lisa Kaye Hooe of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:17 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999. Name, Spencer Allen. Weight, 8 pounds 6 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Hooe is the former Lisa Ivie, daughter of Jimmie and Linda Ivie of Sikeston. She is a teacher at Jackson R-2 Schools. Hooe is the son of Randy Hooe of Blodgett, and the late Mary Thomas. He is employed at Morley Motor Co.

Kennard

Son to Peter Glenn and Susan Leigh Kennard of Sikeston, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2:39 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999. Name, Peyton John. Weight, 8 pounds 14 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Kennard is the former Susan Hubbert, daughter of Robert and Rosemary Hubbert of Sikeston. She is a lab technician at Wal-Mart Vision Center. Kennard is the son of Faye and Jack Price of Neelyville and Joe Kennard of Scott City. He is employed by United Parcel Service.

Hicks

Son to John C. and Lynn D. Hicks of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:19 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999. Name, Benjamin Daniel. Weight, 8 pounds 2 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Hicks is the former Lynn Davidson, daughter of Juanita Davidson of Charlotte, N.C. Hicks is the son of Eddie and Vivian Shipp of Hopkinsville, Ky. He is employed at Procter & Gamble.

Dirnberger

Son to Paul Michael and Tammy Renee Dirnberger Jr. of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:09 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999. Name, Michael Benjamin. Weight, 8 pounds 1 ounce. Third child, first son. Mrs. Dirnberger is the former Tammy Graviett, daughter of Eugene and Doris Graviett of Oran. Dirnberger is the son of Paul and Frances Dirnberger Sr. of Oran. He is a self-employed farmer.

James

Daughter to Mandy Lynn James of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:31 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999. Name, Selena Veronique. Weight, 7 pounds 8 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Ms. James is the daughter of Sally James and Charles James of Jackson.

Williams

Son to Leigh Ann Williams and Jason Ray Barnhouse of Sikeston, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:35 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999. Name, Ian Christopher. Weight, 6 pounds 13 ounces. Second child, first son. Ms. Williams is the daughter of Don Williams and Vickie Williams of Sikeston. She is employed at Kmart. Barnhouse is the son of Jerry Barnhouse and Darlene Barnhouse of Sikeston. He is employed at Midway Wholesale Florist.

Hanners

Daughter to Mike D. and Jeannie Hanners of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999. Name, Alicia Danielle. Weight, 6 pounds 12 ounces. Mrs. Hanners is the former Jeannie Moll, daughter of Betty Moll of Perryville. Mr. and Mrs. Hanners own and operate Hanners Handy Tools in Pocahontas. He is the son of Mike and Ladine Gately of Jackson, and the late Scotty Hanners of Gravel Hill.

Nichols

Son to Bryant C. and Jamie S. Nichols of Mound City, Ill., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:54 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999. Name, Thomas James "TJ". Weight, 8 pounds 9 ounces. First child. Mrs. Nichols is the former Jamie Warden, daughter of James and Vicki Warden of Mound City. She is a pharmacy technician at Simpson's Drug Store. Nichols is the son of Roy and Rita Nichols of Villa Ridge, Ill. He is a truck driver with ONIT Logistics.

Pohlman

Daughter to Paul R. and Jane L. Pohlman of Perryville, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:28 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999. Name, Phoebe Jane. Weight, 7 pounds 5 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Pohlman is the former Jane Baer, daughter of Barney Baer Sr. of Perryville, and the late Philomena Baer. Pohlman is the son of Roy and Audrey Pohlman of Perryville. He is employed at Tower Rock Stone in Ste. Genevieve.

Ricketts

Daughter to J. Lester and Kimberly Dawn Ricketts, Glen Allen Route 1, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:43 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999. Name, Cheyenne Alma-Marie. Weight, 7 pounds 10 ounces. Fifth child, third daughter. Mrs. Ricketts is the former Kimberly James, daughter of Don and Joyce James of Marble Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts are agents with Shelter Insurance. He is the son of Jim and Alma Ricketts of Glen Allen.

Lee

Son to Lonnie Dale and Jeramy Dawn Lee of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:02 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999. Name, Taylor Daniel. Weight, 8 pounds 13 ounces. First child. Mrs. Lee is the former Jeramy Rouse, daughter of Robert and Judy Rouse of Houston, Mo. She is senior secretary at Southeast Missouri State University Computer Services. Lee is the son of Jim and Delaina Lee of Raymondville. He is store manager at Dairy Queen in Fruitland.

Seyer

Daughter to Steven Frank and Jane Seyer of Germantown, Tenn., Germantown Methodist Hospital, 12:58 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999. Name, Lydia Michelle. Weight, 6 pounds 11 ounces. First child. Mrs. Seyer is the former Jane Barnes, daughter of Thomas and Ann Barnes of Millington, Tenn. She is employed at Auto Zone in Memphis, Tenn. Seyer is the son of Joseph and Frieda Seyer of Cape Girardeau. He is an engineer with Smith and Nephew Inc. in Memphis.