BIRTHS

James

Daughter to Terry Lynn James and Jessica Lynn Speakman of Kelso, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1996. Name, Kaylynn Nicole. Weight, 8 pounds 7 ounces. First child. Miss Speakman is the daughter of Becky Westrich and Paul Westrich of Scott City, and Ric Speakman of Cape Girardeau. James is the son of Terry W. James and Pamela James of Fruitland, and Debbie Schnurbush of Perryville.

Griffin

Son to Jimmie Brett and Ella Janine Griffin of Charleston, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1996. Name, Brandon Cole. Weight, 8 pounds 8 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Griffin is the former Ella McClain, daughter of Gerald and Daisy McClain of Charleston. She is employed at Charleston Flower Shop. Griffin is the son of Jimmie and Johnee Griffin of Scott City. He is employed at Griffin Equipment Service.

Irish

Son to Darrell Andrew and Jennifer Ann Irish, 521 Cape Meadows, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:57 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1996. Name, Andrew Bryce. Weight, 7 pounds 10 ounces. First child. Mrs. Irish is the former Jennifer Hemby, daughter of Sharon Williams and Randy Hill of Advance. She is employed at Missouri Veterans Home. Irish is the son of William and Rita Irish of Cairo, Ill. He is employed at Wal-Mart.

Yow

Son to Louis Edward Yow and Kassondra Kokowicz of Chester, Ill., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:22 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1996. Name, Joshua Edward. Weight, 6 pounds 12 ounces. Second child, first son. Miss Kokowicz is the daughter of Demeta and Charles Griffey of Ironton, and Ray and Patty Kokowicz of Ukiah, Calif. Yow is the son of Leroy and Loretta Duckett of Cape Girardeau, and Bob and Terri Yow of Pevely. He is a leadman at Gilster-Mary Lee.

Albertin

Son to Paul L. and Tara L. Albertin, 2062 Steven, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:21 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 1996. Name, Adam E. Weight, 6 pounds 13 ounces. Third son. Mrs. Albertin is the former Tara Dreyer, daughter of Carol and Gene Dreyer of Perryville. She is a receptionist at Chateau Girardeau. Albertin is the son of Olivia Albertin of Sheboygan, Wis. He is a teacher at Trinity Lutheran School.

Smith

Daughter to Kevin Glenn and Sandra Shaw Smith, 3621 Engram, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:36 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 1996. Name, Sierra Shaw. Weight, 6 pounds. Mrs. Smith is the former Sandra Sisson, daughter of John and Rebecca Sisson of Poplar Bluff. She is employed at Ruby Tuesday Restaurant. Smith is the son of Glenn and Winona Smith of Cape Girardeau. He is employed at Dana Corp.

Scholl

Daughter to Teddy O. and Debra L. Scholl of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:55 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 1996. Name, Amanda Jean. Weight, 7 pounds 9 ounces. Third child, first daughter. Mrs. Scholl is the former Debra Clingingsmith, daughter of Alvin and Alma Clingingsmith of Jackson. She is employed at Kies Eye Center. Scholl is the son of Henry and Dolores Scholl of Altenburg. He is sanitation foreman with city of Jackson.