BIRTHS

Ware

Son to Carlandus Edward Ware and Natalie Nicole Criddle of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:13 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999. Name, Kavante Marquis. Weight, 5 pounds 1 ounce. Fourth child, third son. Ms. Criddle is the daughter of Teresa Moore of Cape Girardeau and Willie Goodall of Champaign, Ill. She is a dietary aide at Fountainbleau Lodge.

Vetter

Son to Coy Dwayne and Laura Ann Vetter of Commerce, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999. Name, Cameron Lee. Weight, 7 pounds 4 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Vetter is the former Laura Knight, daughter of Jerry Knight of Oak Ridge and Sandra Gallatin of Fulton. Vetter is the son of Buddy Vetter and Mary Vetter of Commerce. He is employed at Tower Rock Stone in Scott City.

Hester

Son to Neil J. and Shelah K. Hester of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:19 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999. Name, Cameron Jake. Weight, 8 pounds 13 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Hester is the former Shelah Roth, daughter of Dennis and Kathy Roth of Jackson. Hester is the son of Don and Janet Hester of Chaffee. He is an electrician with Craftsman International Union.