BIRTHS

Adams

Son to Christopher James and Julie Anne Adams of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:02 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 1996. Name, Nathan Christopher. Weight, 10 pounds 3 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Adams is the former Julie Hitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Van Hitt of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. David Nausley of St. Louis. She is employed by Jackson R-2 School District. Adams is the son of Vickie Knderle and Jay Adams Sr. of St. Louis. He is employed at Ruby Tuesday.

Huggins

Son to Darryl and Paula R. Huggins, 2815 Independence, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2:41 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 1996. Name, Alex Christopher. Weight, 6 pounds 11 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Huggins is the former Paula Porter, daughter of Gary and Ethelyn Gorham of Cape Girardeau, and the late David Porter of Alton, Ill. She is a certified public accountant with Keele and Huggins, P.C. Huggins is the son of Herbert and Margy Huggins of Cape Girardeau. He is a welder at Midway Trailers Inc. in Benton.

Hester

Son to Brian Keith and Amy Elizabeth Hester of Millersville, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:22 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 1996. Name, Quentin Bobby. Weight, 7 pounds 9 ounces. First child. Mrs. Hester is the former Amy Carroll, daughter of Roy and Jolene Carroll of Jackson. She is employed at Southeast Missouri Bank. Hester is the son of Jerry and Nancy Hester of Jackson. He is employed by Cape Girardeau County Highway Department.

Lundstrum

Daughter to Jerry Orin and Theresa Kay Lundstrum of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:48 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 1996. Name, Lindsay Brook. Weight, 11 pounds. Second daughter. Mrs. Lundstrum is the former Theresa Ledbetter, daughter of Walter Ledbetter of Sullivan and Carol Ledbetter of St. Louis. Lundstrum is the son of Joseph and Josephine Lundstrum of Benton. He is a certified nurse assistant at Missouri Veterans Home.

Thomas

Daughter to David Kent and Stacey Renee Thomas of Cairo, Ill., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:21 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 1996. Name, Rachel Kay. Weight, 10 pounds 3 ounces. Mrs. Thomas is the former Stacey Coonrod, daughter of the late Ray Coonrod and Donna Coonrod. She is employed at ServiceMaster. Thomas is the son of Carl Thomas and Donna Thomas of Cairo. He is employed at Cole Lumber Co.

Brooks

Son to Dimitrius Leo and Lisa Kay Brooks of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:49 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1996. Name, Dorian Robert. Weight, 9 pounds 14 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Brooks is the former Lisa McGee, daughter of Tamara and Sam Macke of Jackson, and the late Danny McGee. She is employed by Cape Girardeau County Health Department. Brooks is the son of Don and Pat Brooks of Jackson, and the late Mary C. Brooks. He is employed at Dana Corp.

Merkler

Daughter to Joseph Vincent Merkler Jr. and Clarice Renee Shannon of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:08 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1996. Name, LeeAnna. Weight, 7 pounds 7 ounces. Ms. Shannon is the daughter of Dimeta J. Shannon and Willie C. Shannon of Kansas City. She is employed at the Lutheran Home. Merkler is the son of Anna D. Merkler of Cape Girardeau. He is executive chef at Whitfield's.

May

Son to Keith A. and Tammy S. May, 2237 Sherwood, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:12 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1996. Name, Ryan Keith. Weight, 8 pounds 8 ounces. First child. Mrs. May is the former Tammy Brown, daughter of Darrell Brown of Cape Girardeau, and the late Ann Brown. She is employed at Cape GMC Pontiac Inc. May is the son of Jerry May of Morley and Glenda Manche of Charleston. He is employed by Cape Girardeau Police Department.

Ratledge

Daughter to Gary David Ratledge II and Diana Nicole Stephens of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:07 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1996. Name, Samantha Brooke. Weight, 8 pounds 7 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Ms. Stephens is the former Diana Goodwin, daughter of Dennis Goodwin of Quincy, Ill., and Carol Goodwin of Cape Girardeau. She is a co-manager at Little Caesar's. Ratledge is the son of Gary and Sharon Ratledge of Benton. He is general manager at Little Caesar's.

Hay

Son to Brent Dowell and Amy Dawn Hay of Sikeston, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1996. Name, Austin Dowell. Weight, 7 pounds 2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Hay is the former Amy McDowell, daughter of Mickey Taber of Sikeston. She is employed at Hart Electric Inc. Hay is the son of David and Janice Hay of Sikeston. He is employed by Missouri State Highway Patrol Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division.

Burger

Daughter to Jarrett Michael and Barbara Helen Burger, Scott City Route 1, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1996. Name, Madison Nicole. Weight, 6 pounds 9 ounces. Third daughter. Mrs. Burger is the former Barbara Lee, daughter of Edwin Lee and Delores Lee of Commerce. Burger is the son of Kenny Burger and Linda Burger of Scott City. He is a self-employed farmer.