Births 7/8/05

Pierce

Son to Michael Eric and Kimberly Ann Pierce of Thebes, Ill., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:31 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2005. Name, Joshua Luke. Weight, 6 pounds 15 ounces. First child. Mrs. Pierce is the former Kimberly Peeler, daughter of Robert and Trudy Peeler of McClure, Ill. She is a registered nurse at Community Health and Emergency Services. Pierce is the son of Tim and Ilene Pierce of Thebes. He is an extraction operator at Bunge North America.

Deiro

Son to Andy M. and Kris C. Deiro of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:39 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2005. Name, Gavin Andrew. Weight, 7 pounds 12 1/2 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Deiro is the former Kris Allbright, daughter of Marion Breeding of Carlsbad, Calif., and Bob Allbright of Drain, Ore. Deiro is the son of Beth Thompson of Pocatello, Idaho, and Steve Deiro of Springfield, Ill. He is employed at Dalhousie Golf Club.

Monighan

Daughter to Sean Richard and Shonda Lynn Monighan of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:50 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2005. Name, Hailee Grace. Weight, 6 pounds 15 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Monighan is the former Shonda Wendt, daughter of John and Terry Wendt of House Springs, Mo. She is employed in the collection department at Physician Associates. Monighan is the son of Ronald Monighan of Huntington Beach, Calif.

McGuire

Son to Nathan and Melissa McGuire of Louisville, Ky., Norton Hospital, 9:53 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2005. Name, Nolan James. Weight, 6 pounds 12 ounces. First child. Mrs. McGuire is the former Melissa Maurer, daughter of Jim and Teresa Maurer of Cape Girardeau. McGuire is the son of Jay and Theresa McGuire of Cape Girardeau. He is an orthodontic resident at the University of Louisville.

Emerson

Son to Timothy Wayne Emerson and Brandy Michelle Gonzales of Sikeston, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 1:28 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2005. Name, Braxton Taylor. Weight, 7 pounds 11 ounces. First child. Ms. Gonzales is the daughter of David and Brenda Gonzales of Sikeston. She is office assistant at Grand Development. Emerson is the son of Norma Emerson of Sikeston. He is self-employed in trucking.

Fox

Son to Derrick Otto Fox and Misty Danielle Forkum of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:32 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2005. Name, Ely Wesley. Weight, 5 pounds 8 ounces. Second son. Ms. Forkum is the daughter of Tom and Wilma Forkum of Bloomfield, Mo., and Mark and Shannon Billingsley of Dexter, Mo. Fox is the son of Jeannie and Jody Moyers and Otto Fox, all of Marble Hill.

Hahs

Daughter to Josh Lee and Jessica Lynn Hahs of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 6:59 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2005. Name, Peyton Laci. Weight, 7 pounds 6 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Hahs is the former Jessica Cattron, daughter of Kim and Kimberly Jackson and Terry Cattron, all of Jackson. She is employed at Major Custom Cable. Hahs is the son of Bill and Cindy Hahs of Jackson. He is employed by Semo Ag and Dairy.

Pressley

Daughter to Bryan Matthew and Teresa Renee Pressley of Advance, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:44 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2005. Name, Skylar Renee. Weight, 5 pounds 8 ounces. First child. Mrs. Pressley is the former Teresa McLain, daughter of Roger and Shelia Bradley of Advance, Mo., and Dwight Scowden of Sturdivant, Mo. She is employed at Amerimart in Advance. Pressley is the son of the late Gary Pressley, Melody Hall and Kathryn Hall. He is employed at U.S. Fiberglass Inc.

Smith

Daughter to Bradley Philip and Debra Kay Smith of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:03 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2005. Name, Jaclyn Laverne. Weight, 6 pounds 10 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Smith is the former Debra Thurman, daughter of Vickie Burcham, of Fredericktown, Mo. She is employed at Spartech Plastics. Smith is the son of Michael G. Smith and Marilyn Smith of Ames, Iowa. He is employed with Cape Girardeau Police Department.

Turner

Twin daughters to Joshua Lynn and Jennifer Lynnae Turner of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, Tuesday, June 28, 2005. Katelyn Marie was born at 4:25 a.m. and weighed 5 pounds. Molly Elizabeth was born at 4:29 a.m. and weighed 4 pounds 12 ounces. First children. Mrs. Turner is the former Jennifer Peters, daughter of Greg and Glenda Peters of Marble Hill. She is a registered nurse at Southeast Hospital. Turner is the son of Gary and Kathy Turner of Jackson. He is a carpenter with Seabaugh Construction/J. Turner Construction.

Whaley

Daughter to Mark Steven and Laurie Ann Whaley of Sedgewickville, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:44 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2005. Name, Lydia Marie Ann. Weight, 7 pounds 15 ounces. First child. Mrs. Whaley is the former Laurie Mathes, daughter of Don and Charlotte Georgia of Glenallen, Mo., and Steve and Melody Mathes of Jackson. She is a youth specialist with Division of Youth Services. Whaley is the son of Donald and Gladys Whaley of Sedgewickville. He is a dairy farmer with Whaley and Son's Farm.