BIRTHS

Slinkard

Son to James Scott and Angela Lee Slinkard of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:23 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 1998. Name, Theran Reed. Weight, 8 pounds 8 ounces. First child. Mrs. Slinkard is the former Angela Snyder, daughter of Joe and Margret Snyder of Bismarck. She is employed at JCS Tel-Link. Slinkard is the son of Bruce Slinkard of Cape Girardeau, Mary Slinkard of Cape Girardeau, and Linda Slinkard of Advance. He is employed at Rapco International in Jackson.

Ramsey

Son to Dr. Jesse Ray and Kimberly Kay Ramsey of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:41 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 1998. Name, Benjamin John. Weight, 6 pounds 12 ounces. Sixth child, first son. Mrs. Ramsey is the former Kimberly Wallace, daughter of Bud and Sharon Wallace of Birmingham, Ala. She is a registered nurse. Ramsey is the son of Ray and Maxine Ramsey of Fort Worth, Texas. He is an Emergency Room physician at Southeast Hospital.

Mocherman

Son to Matthew M. and Jean K. Mocherman of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:55 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 1998. Name, Samuel Ross. Weight, 6 pounds 9 ounces. Third son. Mrs. Mocherman is the former Jean Knobbe, daughter of Harry and Ginny Knobbe of St. Louis. Mocherman is the son of Roger and Mary Jane Mocherman of Osage Beach. He is an attorney with the office of Bradshaw, Steele, Cochrane and Berens.

Wilfawn

Son to Steven Alan Wilfawn and Amy Renee Scherer of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:05 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 1998. Name, Ryan Steven. Weight, 7 pounds 6 ounces. First child. Ms. Scherer is the daughter of Debra Scherer and James Scherer of Scott City. Wilfawn is the son of Margie LeDure of Scott City and Alan Shackles of Chaffee.

Boardman

Son to David Charles and Heidi Jonell Boardman of Benton, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998. Name, Zachary Aaron. Weight, 7 pounds 1 ounce. Third son. Mrs. Boardman is the former Heidi Fogleman, daughter of David and Shirley Fogleman of Shreveport, La. Boardman is the son of Charles and Arlene Boardman of Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a medical student.

Potter

Son to Richard Kevin and Johnna Kaye Potter of Lilbourn, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:50 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998. Name, Richard Nolan. Weight, 7 pounds 10 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Potter is the former Johnna Fourthman, daughter of John Fourthman and Melissa Fourthman of Lilbourn. She is a daycare provider at Bright Beginnings in Lilbourn. Potter is the son of Larry Holtzhouser and Angie Holtzhouser of Lilbourn. He is an accountant with Delta Companies in Cape Girardeau.

Allen

Daughter to Cpl. Jimmy Dale and Jennifer Marie Allen of Oak Grove, Ky., Blanchfield Army Medical Hospital in Fort Campbell, Ky., 12:22 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 1998. Name, Kayla May. Weight, 6 pounds 14 ounces. First child. Mrs. Allen is the former Jennifer Koeller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Koeller of Jackson. She is employed at McDonald's in Clarksville, Tenn. Allen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allen of Perryville. He is a special ranger in the U.S. Army, stationed at Ft. Campbell.