Son to Phillip Edwin and Tracy Leigh Thomas of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:52 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 1996. Name, Phillip Edwin Cole. 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.
Son to Jason Phillip and P. Michelle Barber of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1996. Name, Joshua Phillip. Weight, 8 pounds 14 ounces. First child. Mrs. Barber is the former Michelle Berry, daughter of Paul and Linda Berry of Jackson. She is office manager at State Farm Insurance. Barber is the son of Benton and Irene Barber of Jackson. He is parts manager at P&L Auto Parts.
Son to John David Bennett and Kimberly Ann Walker of Arab, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:05 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996. Name, John David Jr. Weight, 9 pounds 10 ounces. First child. Ms. Walker is the daughter of Richard and Lucille Walker of Arab. She is a nurse assistant at Missouri Veterans Home, and a student at Southeast Missouri State University. Bennett is the son of Shirley Richard of Brownwood and Chuck and Carrol Bennett of Constantine, Mich. He is a truck driver.
Son to Gregory Gene "George" and Dawn Michelle Cook of Gordonville, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:13 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 1996. Name, Justin Matthew. Weight, 7 pounds 7 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Cook is the former Dawn Diebold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sturm of Scott City and Marvin Diebold of Oran. She is a manager at Taco John's. Cook is the son of Geraldine Cook of Patton. He is employed at Dana Corp.
Son to Anjie Denice Crader of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:52 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 1996. Name, Charles Nicholas. Weight, 7 pounds 5 ounces. First child. Ms. Crader is the former Anjie Holifield, daughter of Frances Holifield of Cape Girardeau, and the late Charles Holifield. She is employed at Applebee's Bar and Grill.
Son to David G. and Laura A. Westrich, New Hamburg Route 1, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:38 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 1996. Name, Eric David. Weight, 7 pounds 7 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Westrich is the former Laura Friga, daughter of Alfred and Rita Friga of Chaffee. She is employed at Vencor Hospital Inc. in St. Louis. Westrich is the son of Eugene and Norma Seyer of New Hamburg, and the late Clyde Westrich. He is self-employed at Westrich Wallcovering and Painting in New Hamburg.
Daughter to Scott Donald and Kelly Dianne Starzinger of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:48 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 1996. Name, Shelby Lynne. Weight, 5 pounds 10 ounces. First child. Mrs. Starzinger is the former Kelly Gaulding, daughter of Robert and Wanda Gaulding of Jackson. She is a graduate nurse at St. Francis Medical Center. Starzinger is the son of Don and Judy Starzinger of Jackson. He is a computer consultant at Innovative Idea Integration.
Son to Debra A. George of Delta, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:14 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 1996. Name, Joseph Virgle. Weight, 5 pounds 10 ounces. Third child, second son. Ms. George is the daughter of Jim and Carolyn Barlow of Delta.
Son to Christopher Nunley and Nichole M. Williams of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 1996. Name, Shelby Dominic. Weight, 7 pounds 8 ounces. Third son. Ms. Williams is the daughter of Hattie Baker and Shelby Baker of Cape Girardeau. Nunley is the son of Shirley J. Nunley and Joe Willie Nunley of Cape Girardeau.
Daughter to John Kendall and Judy Marie Hoffmeister, 129 S. Lorimier, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:53 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 1996. Name, Claudia Jo. Weight, 7 pounds 10 ounces. Third daughter. Mrs. Hoffmeister is the former Judy Siebert, daughter of Harold and Jackie Siebert of Cape Girardeau. She is employed at Scott City Elementary School. Hoffmeister is the son of the late Louise Hoffmeister and Paul Hoffmeister. He is employed at McDonald Construction.
Son to Paul Anthony and Camille Nicole Johnson, Oran Route 1, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:01 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 1996. Name, Daniel Everett. Weight, 8 pounds 8 ounces. Sixth son. Mrs. Johnson is the former Nicole Brooks, daughter of Sue Brooks and Lee Brooks of Sikeston. She is self-employed at Nicole's Daycare. Johnson is the son of Helen Johnson and Roosevelt Johnson of Oran. He is a deputy with Scott County Sheriff's Department.
Son to Mike Joe and Deborah Elaine Jenkins, 712 S. Pacific, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:14 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 1996. Name, Charles Micheal. Weight, 6 pounds 14 ounces. First child. Mrs. Jenkins is the granddaughter of Charles and Charlotte Duncan of Wyatt. She is a final inspector at Thorngate Ltd. Jenkins is employed by Luhr Brothers.
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