BIRTHS

Mohney

Daughter to Chris and Michelle Mohney, Scott City Route 1, Western Baptist Hospital, 10:06 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 1996. Name, Alyssa Nicole. Weight, 9 pounds. First child. Mrs. Mohney is the former Michelle Kenkel, daughter of Elmer and Glenda Kenkel, Scott City Route 1. Mohney is the son of Larry and Phyllis Mohney of Frohna. He is manager at Burger King.

Reno

Daughter to Larry Joseph Reno and Jennifer Lynn Jaynes of Chaffee, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:11 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 1996. Name, Lindsey Marie. Weight, 9 pounds 3 ounces. Second daughter. Ms. Jaynes is the daughter of Roger and Debbie Jaynes of Chaffee and Ronda Jaynes of Marion, Ark. Reno is the son of Cathy and Darrell Whitley of Lilbourn and Larry Reno of Marston.

Grindstaff

Son to Mike and B.J. Grindstaff of Marble Hill, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 1996. Name, Evan Michael. Weight, 9 pounds 3 ounces. Third son. Mrs. Grindstaff is the former B.J. McGee, daughter of Gertrude Centers of Red Bay, Ala., and Ray McGee of Piedmont. She is a self-employed daycare provider. Grindstaff is the son of Hadley Grindstaff of Patton, and the late Mary Grindstaff. He is employed at Lee-Rowan in Jackson.

Valenti

Son to Chad Devon Valenti and Ruth Ann Rolfing of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:46 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 1996. Name, Devon Michael Valenti-Rolfing. Weight, 7 pounds 11 ounces. Ms. Rolfing is the daughter of Rich and Helen Rolfing of Cape Girardeau. Chad is the son of Phil and JoLynn Shepherd of Cape Girardeau.

Ricketts

Daughter to Christopher Lee and Candace Jeanette Ricketts of Marble Hill, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:24 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 1996. Name, Breanna Christine. Weight, 5 pounds 4 ounces. First child. Mrs. Ricketts is the former Candace James, daughter of Harold and Jeanette James of Marble Hill. She is owner of Candy Land Daycare. Ricketts is the son of Bill and Patti Ricketts of Marble Hill. He is employed at Advance MFA.

Burnette

Daughter to Scott and Joy Marie Burnette, 1427 Bertling, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:29 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 1996. Name, Alexis Joy. Weight, 8 pounds 13 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Burnette is the former Joy Todd, daughter of Jackie and Marie Todd of Cape Girardeau. She is a secretary at First Financial Planners. Burnette is the son of Larry and Harryette Burnette of Cape Girardeau. He is employed at Obermann and Son Inc.

Thomas

Son to Phillip Edwin and Tracy Leigh Thomas of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:52 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 1996. Name, Phillip. Weight, 6 pounds. Mrs. Thomas is the former Tracy Gibbs, daughter of Mamie Gibbs and John Gibbs of Jackson. She is employed at Schaper's IGA. Thomas is the son of Charmaine Thomas and Wallace Thomas of McClure, Ill. He is employed at Stewart's Auto Sales.

Carter

Daughter to Robert Andrew and Mary Lucille Carter of Portageville, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:34 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 1996. Name, Sydney Elizabeth. Weight, 6 pounds 10 ounces. First child. Mrs. Carter is the former Mary Collins, daughter of Charles and Shirley Collins of Portageville. She is a registered nurse in CCU at Southeast Hospital. Carter is the son of Bob and Norma Carter of Portageville. He is owner/jeweler at City Jewelry and Pawn in Portageville.

Simmons

Son to John and Pam Simmons of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:24 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1996. Name, Caleb James. Weight, 7 pounds 4 ounces. Fourth child, third son. Mrs. Simmons is the former Pam Wissmann, daughter of Paul and Margaret Wissmann of Scott City. She is a registered nurse at the Lutheran Home. Simmons is the son of Paul and Hermine Simmons of Oran. He is a millwright with Carpenter's Local 1770.