Births 5/29/02

Slinkard

Son to Jason Kyle and Kristie Ann Slinkard of Kelso, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:16 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2002. Name, Zachary Thomas. Weight, 6 pounds 8 1/2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Slinkard is the former Kristie Bles, daughter of Francis and Anna Rose Bles of Kelso. She is a special education teacher at Scott County R-IV School District. Slinkard is the son of Larry and Gladys Slinkard of Scott City, Mo. He is a service technician at Cape Communications Corp.

Baer

Daughter to Jeffrey G. and Melissa J. Baer of Jackson, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:22 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2002. Name, Ashlyn Anita. Weight, 6 pounds 1 1/2 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Baer is the former Melissa Hecht, daughter of Terry and Glenda Hecht of Altenburg, Mo. She is a real estate appraiser with Dockins Valuation Co. Baer is the son of Chalmer and Dianne Baer of Perryville, Mo. He is a certified public accountant with Smith and Baer, CPA.

Glenn

Son to Jeffery Wade and Tracey Lynn Glenn of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:28 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002. Name, Joshua Cooper. Weight, 4 pounds 12 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Glenn is the former Tracey Crowe, daughter of Jim and Jean Crowe of Sikeston, Mo. She is public relations director with the city of Cape Girardeau. Glenn is the son of Larry and Pansy Glenn of Kewanee, Mo. He is director of membership development with Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce.

Monahan

Son to Adam Ray Monahan and Jessica LeAnne Moyers of Jackson, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:06 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2002. Name, Dylan Trenton. Weight, 7 pounds 11 ounces. Ms. Moyers is the daughter of David and Joleda Moyers of Jackson. She is employed at Ruby Tuesday Restaurant. Monahan is the son of James Monahan of Thebes, Ill., and Russ and Donna Whitworth of Benton, Mo. He is employed by Road Runner Safety Services Inc.

Sparks

Daughter to Jason T. and Kristin N. Sparks of Marble Hill, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:12 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2002. Name, Madyson Grace. Weight, 7 pounds 15 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Sparks is the daughter of Arthur Jones of Greenbrier, Mo., and Linda Jones. Sparks is the son of Zane Sparks of Denver, Colo., and Helen Aqurie of Las Vegas, Nev. He is employed at Jim Wilson Warehouse.

Braden

Son to David Alan and Teresa Lynn Braden of Sikeston, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002. Name, James Garrett. Weight, 8 pounds 9 ounces. Fourth child, first son. Mrs. Braden is the former Teresa Ward, daughter of Criss and Rosie Ward of Jefferson City, Mo. She is manager of Domino's Pizza in Sikeston. Braden is the son of John and Shirley Braden of Sikeston.

Nix

Daughter to John Walter and Angie Marie Nix of Jackson, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:19 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002. Name, Abigale Marie. Weight, 6 pounds 14 ounces. First child. Mrs. Nix is the former Angie Walton, daughter of Gale and Carolyn Walton of Burfordville, Mo. She is a dental assistant for Dr. David Kaelin in Cape Girardeau. Nix is the son of Robert and Margaret Nix of Jackson. He is a welder with Robinson Construction in Perryville, Mo.