BIRTHS

Lix

Son to Virgil Dewayne and Jane L. Lix, Benton Route 1, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:42 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 1997. Name, John Paul. Weight, 9 pounds 4 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Lix is the former Jane Glastetter, daughter of Louis and Anna Glastetter of Benton. She is production supervisor at St. Francis Medical Center. Lix is the son of Willard and Geraldine Lix of Okeechobee, Fla. He is a driver with Auto Tire and Parts.

Ashworth

Daughter to Morrell M. and Virginia G. Ashworth of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:12 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 1997. Name, Virginia Kelly. Weight, 5 pounds 7 ounces. First child. Mrs. Ashworth is the former Virginia Hale, daughter of Ruth Hale of Scott City. She is employed at Chateau Girardeau. Ashworth is the son of Ruth Ashworth of Illinois. He is employed at Top Metal.

Compas

Son to Kevin C. and Janice M. Compas of Whitewater, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:42 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 1997. Name, Ryan Charles. Weight, 6 pounds 15 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Compas is the former Janice Kurz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kurz of Vandalia. She is an account executive with Ameritech Cellular. Compas is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Compas of Cape Girardeau. He is service manager with Automation Services.