Births 4/27/06

McDowell

Son to Matthew Scott and Jamie Danielle McDowell of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 5:06 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Name, Daniel Jerry. Weight, 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Mrs. McDowell is the former Jamie Drury, daughter of Dan and Karla Drury of Cape Girardeau. She is employed at the Plaza Conference Center. McDowell is the son of Jerry and Judith McDowell of San Antonio, Texas. He is employed by MidAmerica Hotels Corp.

Wheeler

Son to Joshua Wade and Jennifer Lynn Wheeler of Perryville, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2006. Name, Collin Gregory. Weight, 8 pounds, 7 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Wheeler is the former Jennifer Narens, daughter of Mike and Betty Narens of Perryville. She is a secretary at Saint Francis Medical Center Outpatient Rehabilitation Services. Wheeler is the son of Greg and Kathie Wheeler of Perryville. He is employed at Guyot Lumber.

Abernathy

Son to Michael Anthony and Jennifer Lynn Abernathy of Glenallen, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 4:35 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006. Name, Seth Michael. Weight, 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Fifth child, second son. Mrs. Abernathy is the former Jennifer McCulley, daughter of Steve and Sandra McCulley of Severn, Md. Abernathy is the son of Cecil and Hazel Abernathy of Marble Hill, Mo. He is a hod carrier in St. Louis.

Shelly

Son to Joshua Wesley and Robyn Marie Shelly of Hayti, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 4:47 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2006. Name, Drew Parker. Weight, 7 pounds. Fourth child, second son. Mrs. Shelly is the former Robyn McDaniel, daughter of Rick and Patty Tanksley of Chaffee, Mo., and Lee McDaniel of Benton, Mo. Shelly is the son of Dewayne and Kim Shelly of Hayti. He is employed by Trinity Marine Industries.

Pingkian

Daughter to Richel Atay and Catherine Janice Pingkian of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 7:50 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006. Name, Felicity Estrella. Weight, 6 pounds, 12 ounces. First child. Mrs. Pingkian is the former Catherine Estrella, daughter of Teodulfo Estrella Jr. and Emma Estrella of Cebu City, Philippines. Pingkian is the son of Ricardo Pingkian and Helen Pingkian of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. He is an occupational therapist in Sikeston, Mo.

Bohnsack

Son to Christopher Darell and Stacy Rebecca Bohnsack of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:17 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006. Name, Clayton Robert. Weight, 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Mrs. Bohnsack is the former Stacy Palmer, daughter of Kathy Miller of Washington, Mo., and Clark and Janet Palmer of St. Clair, Mo. She is a teacher with Jackson School District. Bohnsack is the son of Dolores and Darell Bohnsack of Jackson. He is manager of the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jackson.