BIRTHS

Ressel

Son to Douglas John Ressel and Karen Elizabeth Lampe of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 1997. Name, Tyler Douglas. Weight, 6 pounds 12 ounces. First child. Ms. Lampe is the daughter of Joe and Dorothy Lampe of Benton. She is employed at Pendergrass Enterprises. Ressel is the son of Luke and Alice Ressel of Scott City. He is employed at Westrich Paint and Drywall.

Watkins

Daughter to James Jackson and Robin Theresa Watkins of Oran, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:12 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997. Name, Ashley Marie. Weight, 7 pounds 11 ounces. First child. Mrs. Watkins is the former Robin Moore, daughter of Robert and Agnes Moore of Oran. She is an item processor at Nations Bank in Cape Girardeau. Watkins is the son of Ora Jean Watkins of Morley and the late James Watkins Sr. He is control room operator at Biokyowa Inc. in Cape Girardeau.

Essner

Son to Ronnie Joseph and Laura Essner, Benton Route 1, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:13 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997. Name, Ross William. Weight, 9 pounds 1 ounces. Fourth child, third son. Mrs. Essner is the former Laura Riley, daughter of Carol Riley of Benton and Richard Riley of Blodgett. Essner is the son of Paul and Geneva Essner of Benton. He is an electrician at Lonestar Industries.

Duncan

Son to Amy M. Duncan of Piedmont, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:54 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997. Name, John Andrew. Weight, 7 pounds 11 ounces. Miss Duncan is the daughter of John and Sarah Duncan of Piedmont.

Overbeck

Daughter to Douglas Lynn and Patricia Earlene Overbeck of Pocahontas, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997. Name, Lindsey Jean. Weight, 7 pounds 3 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Overbeck is the former Patricia Friese, daughter of Luther and Alene Friese of Jackson. Overbeck is the son of Bernice Overbeck of Jackson and the late Wilford Overbeck. He is a line technician at Procter & Gamble.