BIRTHS

Ward

Son to Brandon Ray Ward and Catina Lynne Parsons of Grassy, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:10 p.m. Friday, June 19, 1998. Name, Braidon Ray. Weight, 8 pounds 11 ounces. Second child, first son. Ms. Parsons is the former Catina Williams, daughter of Deborah McCabe of Grassy. Ward is the son of Debbie Ward of Ohio.

Wright

Son to Glenn Eugene and Temper Nicole Wright Jr. of McClure, Ill., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 1998. Name, Logan Patrick. Weight, 6 pounds 3 ounces. First child. Mrs. Wright is the former Temper Revelle, daughter of Linda Revelle and Philip Revelle of Cape Girardeau. She is a sales agent with Southwestern Bell Communications. Wright is the son of Bill and Willa Simmons of McClure and Glenn Wright of Cape Girardeau.

Christensen

Son to Daniel Ray and Karen Marie Christensen of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 1998. Name, Kameron James. Weight, 7 pounds 8 ounces. Third child, first son. Mrs. Christensen is the former Karen Kliegel, daughter of Ed and Ruth Rosebrough of Jefferson City. Christensen is the son of Jay and Ginger Christensen of Bowling Green. He is self-employed with Snap-On Tools.

Walker

Son to William Marc and Shannon Lynn Walker of Mound City, Ill., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:14 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 1998. Name, Trevor Nicholas. Weight, 6 pounds 8 ounces. First child. Mrs. Walker is the former Shannon Ramage, daughter of Harvey L. and Sharon F. Ramage of Olmsted, Ill. She is a teller at Community National Bank. Walker is the son of Raymond B. and Janice K. Walker of Anna, Ill. He is a riverboat pilot with CGB/Waterfront Marine Services.

Roland-Vaughn

Daughter to Charity Jenice Roland and Cordez Lamount Vaughn of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:12 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 1998. Name, Victoria Denice. Weight, 7 pounds 1 ounce. First child. Ms. Roland is the daughter of Mozella Roland and Willus Roberts of Kennett. She is employed at the Finish Line and Juvenile Detention Center. Vaughn is the son of Gladys Vaughn and Chester Lee Vaughn of Picayune, Miss.

Baer

Daughter to Jeffrey Gerard and Melissa Jane Baer of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:47 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 1998. Name, Emelia Jane. Weight, 6 pounds 13 ounces. First child. Mrs. Baer is the former Melissa Hecht, daughter of Terry and Glenda Hecht of Altenburg. She is a real estate appraiser with Dockins Valuation Co. Baer is the son of Chalmer and Dianne Baer of Perryville. He is a partner in Smith and Baer, CPA.

Cox

Son to Matthew Doyle and Elizabeth Ann Cox of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 1998. Name, Braden Lane. Weight, 10 pounds 4 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Cox is the former Elizabeth McDonough, daughter of Jim and Linda McDonough of Scott City. She is a manager at Alliance Blue Cross Blue Shield. Cox is the son of Jerry and Jane Cox of Arbor. He is self-employed with Cox Farms and Agribusiness.