BIRTHS

Gaines

Daughter to Andrew Joseph and Tammy Lynne Gaines of Benton, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 1996. Name, Krissy Nicole. Weight, 8 pounds 7 ounces. Third daughter. Mrs. Gaines is the former Tammy Robert, daughter of Don and Bertie Robert of Benton. She is a teacher at Oran High School. Gaines is the son of Robert and Emma Gaines of Oran. He is a farmer.

Blankenship

Son to Richard Dale and Stacy J. Blankenship Jr. of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:16 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 1996. Name, Danyon Brock. Weight, 7 pounds 11 ounces. Mrs. Blankenship is the former Stacy Gast, daughter of Johnny Gast of Whitewater and Jody Gast of Jackson. She is employed at JCPenney Styling Salon. Blankenship is the son of Dick and Sandy Blankenship of Scott City. He is employed at SEMO Carpet Cleaners.

McElroy

Daughter to Joshua Craig and Misti Gay McElroy, 421 Sheridan, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:46 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 1996. Name, Madilyn Paige. Weight, 6 pounds 12 ounces. First child. Mrs. McElroy is the former Misti Zoll, daughter of Randall Zoll of Puxico and Ann Zoll of Dexter. She is attending Southeast Missouri State University, and is employed at Children's Bazaar. McElroy is the son of Larry and Regina McElroy of Cape Girardeau. He is attending Southeast University, and is employed at Schnucks.

Rampley

Daughter to Brent and Ginger Denise Rampley of Benton, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:59 a.m. Friday, May 3, 1996. Name, Jade Ciera. Weight, 7 pounds 11 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Rampley is the former Ginger McConnell, daughter of Eddie and Becky McConnell of Oran. She is a registered nurse at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Rampley is the son of Carl and Kay Rampley of Sikeston. He is manager at Brauer Supply Co.

Jaster

Son to Steven Andrew and Maryann Jaster, 3020 Boutin, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:52 a.m. Friday, May 3, 1996. Name, Joseph Alexander. Weight, 7 pounds. Third son. Mrs. Jaster is the former Maryann Ford, daughter of James and Louise Ford of Johnson City, Tenn. Jaster is the son of Robert and Lucille Jaster of Eminence. He is a machine operator at Dana Corp.