Births 7/9/13

Ash

Son to Christopher Lee Ash and Stacy Louise Cole of Scott City, Saint Francis Medical Center, 7:18 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Name, Hunter Lee. Weight, 6 pounds, 7 ounces. Ms. Cole is the daughter of Sarah and Allen Terhune of Advance, Mo. Ash is the son of Carolyn Grey of Florida and the late Lawdell Ash of Marston, Mo. He is employed by Affordable Roofing.

Beggs

Daughter to Robert and Shannon Mae Beggs of Wardell, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:52 a.m. Sunday, June 30, 2013. Name, Nakoma Rose. Weight, 9 pounds. First child. Mrs. Beggs is the former Shannon Harmon, daughter of Shane and Carol Harmon of Cape Girardeau.

Brueckner

Son to Chad Christopher and Amy Elizabeth Brueckner of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 7:50 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2013. Name, Vincent Christopher. Weight, 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Third child, first son. Mrs. Brueckner is the former Amy Calahan, daughter of Mike and Joan Calahan of Cape Girardeau. She is a speech/language pathologist with the Jackson School District. Brueckner is the son of Jerry and Sharon Brueckner of Cape Girardeau. He is a graphic designer with Brueckner Art.

Freeman

Son to Jordan Lynn and Stephanie Aileen Freeman of Sturdivant, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:19 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2013. Name, Cheston Rhys August. Weight, 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Freeman is the former Stephanie Harmon, daughter of Sherry Ritchey and Bill Locke of Parma, Mo. She is a CTU unit tech at SoutheastHEALTH. Freeman is the son of Billy Freeman and Angie Freeman of Advance, Mo. He is a service technician with Southeast Cooperative.

Poppen

Son to Ethan James and Gabrielle Michelle Poppen of McClure, Ill., Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:59 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2013. Name, Hunter James. Weight, 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Poppen is the former Gabrielle Rhymer, daughter of Patricia Rhymer of McClure. Poppen is the son of Edward "E.J." Poppen of McClure and Anna Leggins of Elkville, Ill.

Lowery

Son to Trevor Wayne and Cynthia Tiffany Jean Lowery of Chaffee, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 2:06 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2013. Name, Wyatt Alexander Wayne. Weight, 6 pounds, 8 ounces. Third child, first son. Mrs. Lowery is the former Cynthia Myers, daughter of Linda Myers and James Myers of Chaffee. Lowery is the son of Dwayne Lowery and Julie Lowery of Chaffee. He is employed by CTS Trailers.

Baker

Son to Adam Brent and Christain Elaine Baker of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 3:52 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2013. Name, Drake Adam. Weight, 6 pounds, 8 ounces. Mrs. Baker is the former Christain Backfisch, daughter of John and Kim Backfisch of Zalma, Mo. She is employed by Saint Francis. Baker is the son of Greg and Debbie Baker of Jackson. He is employed by Peterbilt of Sikeston.