Births 4/29/06

Sample-Bland

Son to Joel David Bland and Kimberly Ann Sample of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:29 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006. Name, Landen Joel Lee. Weight, 8 pounds, 14 ounces. Third child, second son. Ms. Sample is the daughter of Elizabeth Hall of Cape Girardeau and Anthony Sample of Jackson. She is a physical therapist assistant at Jackson Manor. Bland is the son of Dave and Carol Bland of Jackson and Debbie Singleton of California. He is a construction worker.

Eldridge

Daughter to Jacob Eugene and Courtney Lynn Eldridge of Advance, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:03 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2006. Name, Gracie Lyn. Weight, 5 pounds, 9 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Eldridge is the former Courtney Baker, daughter of Linda Baker of Gipsy, Mo., and Bart Baker of Cabot, Ark. Eldridge is the son of Diane Eldridge of Advance and Marvin Eldridge of Marble Hill, Mo. He is employed at Quantum Audio Designs.

Mayberry

Son to Kenny Dale and Janine Carol Mayberry of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:52 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006. Name, Kaden Ray. Weight, 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Mayberry is the former Janine Jepsen. She is a counselor at Kelly Middle School. Mayberry is employed at Southeast Missouri State University.

McGill-Hogan

Daughter to Eric L. Hogan and Tiffany M. McGill of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:35 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006. Name, Tiara Lachelle. Weight, 6 pounds, 13 1/2 ounces. Ms. McGill is the daughter of Kathleen McGill of Cape Girardeau and Patrick and Lisa McGill of Jackson. Hogan is the son of Velma Wiseman of Cape Girardeau.

Landers

Son to Thomas Jason and Nicole Landers of New Madrid, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:37 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006. Name, Reid Daniel. Weight, 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Landers is the former Nicole Murphy, daughter of Rhonda Boyd of New Madrid and Steve and LaDonna Murphy of Cape Girardeau. She is a consultant dietitian with Systems Services Inc. Landers is the son of Bill and Sue Guess of Sikeston, Mo., and Richard and Imogene Landers of Matthews, Mo. He is a salesman with Helena Chemical Co.

Shearer

Son to Andrew Carson and Bree Ann Shearer of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 10:23 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2006. Name, Carson Wayne. Weight, 7 pounds, 13 ounces. First child. Mrs. Shearer is the former Bree Meyer, daughter of Terry and Beverly Meyer of Oak Ridge. She is a veterinary technician at Deer Ridge Animal Hospital. Shearer is the son of Charlotte Shearer of Cape Girardeau. He is a building maintenance zone technician at Saint Francis.

Wilhelm

Son to James Gregory and Kari Ann Wilhelm of New Hamburg, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:10 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006. Name, Drake Benedict. Weight, 6 pounds, 6 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Wilhelm is the former Kari Essner, daughter of Tim and Jeanne Essner of Benton, Mo. She is a dietitian at Chateau Girardeau. Wilhelm is the son of Francine Coomer and John Wilhelm of Scott City. He is employed by Duby Plastering.

Bruno-Salinas

Son to Isabel Bruno-Salinas of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 6:37 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006. Name, Cristian Frankie. Weight, 7 pounds.

Burke

Son to David Donald and Donna Elaine Burke of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 7:49 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006. Name, Ethan John. Weight, 7 pounds, 15 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Burke is the former Donna Farrow, daughter of Ron and Glenda Farrow of Cape Girardeau. Burke is the son of Cliff and Jean Burke of Fort Dodge, Iowa. He is employed at Saint Francis.