Births 6/21/13

Adams

Son to Zachary Joe and Stacey Leigh Adams of O'Fallon, Mo., Progress West Hospital in O'Fallon, 7:55 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2013. Name, Chase Steven. Weight, 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Adams is the former Stacey Simon, daughter of Carolyn Korlin of St. Louis, the late Don Simon and the late Mark Korlin. She is employed by U.S. Cellular. Adams is the son of Robert and Pamela Adams of Jackson. He is employed by Grainger.

Faust

Son to Clarence Dewayne Faust and Sarai Tebeth Tipler of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 5:56 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013. Name, Clarence Dewayne Jr. Weight, 6 pounds, 1 ounce. Third child, second son. Ms. Tipler is the daughter of Gabriel Woods of Pulaski, Ill., and Ella Woods of Charleston, Mo. She is a surgical tech at Southeast. Faust is the son of Clarence and Pat Faust of Mounds, Ill. He is employed by Signature Packages in Jackson.

Simmons

Daughter to Trey James David and Whitney Susanne Simmons of Benton, Mo., Southeast Hospital, 2:02 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2013. Name, Payton Veronica. Weight, 7 pounds, 8 ounces. First child. Mrs. Simmons is the former Whitney Ostendorf, daughter of Richard and Tammy Ostendorf of Cape Girardeau. She is a nutrition analyst/dietitian. Simmons is the son of Jim Simmons and Mary Simmons of Benton. He is a maintenance employee at Jaycee Golf Course.

Smith

Daughter to Travis and Megan Lea Smith of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 7:31 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2013. Name, Bonnie Eleanor. Weight, 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Fourth child, third daughter. Mrs. Smith is the former Megan Miller, daughter of Edward and Mary Miller of Highland, Utah. Smith is the son of Cregg and Carma Smith of Malta, Idaho. He is a professor at Southeast Missouri State University.

Raasch

Son to Justin P. and Elizabeth J.M. Raasch of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 8:12 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2013. Name, Payton Alexander. Weight, 6 pounds, 13 ounces. First child. Mrs. Raasch is the former Elizabeth Knuth, daughter of Randall Knuth of South Sioux City, Neb., and Brenda Knuth of Sheldon, Iowa. She is operations performance manager at Nestle Purina. Raasch is the son of Kelly and Lorri Raasch of Clarion, Iowa. He is a table games dealer at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau.

Massey

Daughter to Gary W. and Mary E. Massey of Jackson, Southeast Hospital, 6:39 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2013. Name, Esmay Elizabeth. Weight, 4 pounds, 3 ounces. First child. Mrs. Massey is the former Mary Gatlin, daughter of Patsy Austin of Fredericktown, Mo. Massey is the son of Mary Massey of Oak Hill, W.Va. He is employed by Workforce at Excel.

Biester

Daughter to Christopher Nichole and Christina Janette Biester of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Hospital, 9:46 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2013. Name, Darcy Christine. Weight, 8 pounds, 4 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Biester is the former Christina McCarty, daughter of Judy McCarty and Patrick McCarty of Jackson. She is employed by Wal-Mart in Jackson. Biester is the son of Mary Beth Biester of Cape Girardeau. He is employed by Southeast.