BIRTHS

Laurentius

Daughter to Paul Dean and Susan Lynne Laurentius of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:35 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 1996. Name, Chelsey Jo. Weight, 7 pounds 5 ounces. First child. Mrs. Laurentius is the former Susan Baker, daughter of S.D. and Kay Baker of Jackson. She is employed at Missouri Veterans Home. Laurentius is the son of Leon and Helen Laurentius of Jackson. He is employed at Wal-Mart in Jackson.

Harris

Son to Jason Lee and Amy Beth Harris of Burfordville, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:06 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 1996. Name, Cain Michael. Weight, 7 pounds 14 ounces. Mrs. Harris is the former Amy Seabaugh, daughter of Michael and Rebecca Seabaugh of Whitewater. Mr. and Mrs. Harris are employed at Lee-Rowan. He is the son of Cheryl Terry of Delta and Michael Harris of Old Appleton.

Horst

Son to Dennis Michael and Theresa Ann Horst of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:07 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 1996. Name, Lucas Michael. Weight, 6 pounds 9 ounces. First child. Mrs. Horst is the former Theresa Beggs, daughter of Shirley Beggs of Cape Girardeau and Jim Beggs of Jackson. She is a secretary at Cape Toyota-Suzuki. Horst is the son of Roger and Fran Horst of Jackson. He is owner of Horst Cabinet Works.

Feeney

Daughter to Christopher William and Roberta Lois Feeney of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2:44 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 1996. Name, Taylor Lauren. Weight, 7 pounds 15 ounces. Mrs. Feeney is the former Roberta Welker. She is a legal secretary for Finch, Bradshaw, Strom and Steele. Feeney is the son of Gordon and Martha Feeney of Jackson. He is employed at Biokyowa.

Elliott

Son to Thomas A.E. and Diana Dawn Elliott II of Commerce, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:23 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 1996. Name, Thomas Douglas. Weight, 7 pounds 5 ounces. First child. Mrs. Elliott is the former Diana LaBounty, daughter of Mable LaBounty of Storm Lake, Iowa. She is a department manager at Wal-Mart Supercenter. Elliott is the son of Thomas and Sherrill Elliott of Storm Lake and Zeta Simms of Chaffee. He is employed at Myco Inc.

Spies

Son to Norman Gordon and Tina Regin Spies of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:10 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 1996. Name, Layne Gordon Ray. Weight, 9 pounds 1 ounce. First child. Mrs. Spies is the former Tina Sweet, daughter of Shirley Sweet of Cape Girardeau and the late William Sweet. She is a supervisor at Hardee's. Spies is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rulen Spies of Scott City. He is employed by Luhr Brothers Co.

Emmons

Son to Steven W. Emmons and Laura Michelle Hecht of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:32 a.m. Monday, March 11, 1996. Name, Troy Michael. Weight, 7 pounds 11 ounces. Miss Hecht is the daughter of Harvey and Lea Hecht of Cape Girardeau. She is a sterile process technician at St. Francis Medical Center. Emmons is the son of Betty Emmons and Vernon Emmons of Cape Girardeau. He is a lab technician at Rhea Optical.