BIRTHS

Preston

Daughter to Randy R. and Dena L. Preston of Perryville, Perry County Memorial Hospital, 12:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 1998. Name, Danielle Lynn. Weight, 8 pounds 1 ounce. First child. Mrs. Preston is the daughter of Jack and Barb Abernathy of Perryville. She is employed at Perry County Abstract Co. Preston is the son of Ray and Ola Preston of Jackson. He is employed at Keller Motors Inc.

Wright

Son to Joe and Leslie M. Wright, Sedgewickville Route 1, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:41 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 1998. Name, Shane Joseph. Weight, 9 pounds 7 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Wright is the daughter of Terry and Helen Heugel of St. Louis. She is a teacher at L.J. Schultz School. Wright is the son of Larry and Lucy Wright of Piedmont. He is an administrative NCO with Missouri National Guard.

Hahn

Son to Tom J. and Angela D. Hahn of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 1998. Name, Noah William. Weight, 9 pounds. Mrs. Hahn is the former Angela Gibbar, daughter of Joann Gibbar of Scott City and the late Bill Gibbar. She is employed by Dr. James Bollinger. Hahn is the son of Coletta Hahn of Chaffee and the late George "Babe" Hahn. He is employed by Ikon Office Solutions.

Davidson

Son to James Hugh and Penny Lynn Davidson of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:26 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998. Name, Levi Ryan. Weight, 9 pounds 7 ounces. Fourth child, third son. Mrs. Davidson is the former Penny Rhymer, daughter of Jesse and Barbara Rhymer of Scott City. She is a retail merchandiser with Act Media. Davidson is the son of James E. and Glenda Davidson of Jonesboro, Ark., and Joan Davidson of Scott City. He is a carpenter with Miller Drywall.

Nance

Daughter to Trisha LaDawn Nance and Stephen Dale Myers of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998. Name, Taylor Mackenzie. Weight, 7 pounds 9 ounces. First child. Ms. Nance is the daughter of Rocky and Cindy Stroder of Jackson. She is employed at Blimpie Subs and Salads. Myers is the son of Jimmie Myers of Chaffee and Linda Myers of Jackson. He is employed at Chateau Girardeau.

Bickings

Son to Jeffery Lee Bickings and April Love Rhymer of Kelso, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998. Name, Nicholas Austin. Weight, 8 pounds 3 ounces. Ms. Rhymer is the daughter of Roger and LaVeda Rhymer of Scott City. She is employed in medical records at Gastroenterology Associates. Bickings is the son of Gary and Diane Bickings of Kelso. He is employed in supply processing distribution at St. Francis Medical Center.

Jackson

Son to Michael L. and Jill L. Jackson of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:46 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998. Name, Garrett Christian. Weight, 9 pounds 9 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Jackson is the former Jill DaWalt, daughter of Jim and Jewell DaWalt of Patton. Jackson is the son of Bill and Betty Jackson of Cape Girardeau. He is an attorney with Buerkle, Beeson, Ludwig and Jackson.