Births 8/25/04

Lawrence

Son to Daniel Mercellus Lawrence and Candace Michelle Rivers of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2004. Name, Marcellus Mekhi. Weight, 3 pounds 1 ounce. Ms. Rivers is the daughter of Mickey Arnold and Jerelene Arnold of Poplar Bluff. She is a cashier at Taco Bell. Lawrence is the son of Louise Lawrence of Sikeston, Mo. He is a machine operator at Nordyne.

Meyr

Son to Bradley Scott and Kristi Lee Meyr of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:13 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2004. Name, Jonathan Lane. Weight, 7 pounds 1 ounce. Second child, first son. Mrs. Meyr is the former Kristi Hardy, daughter of Robert Hardy and Nancy Hardy of Jackson. She is a registered nurse at Doctors Park Surgery. Meyr is the son of Ronnie Meyr of Jackson, and the late Janice Meyr. He is a carpenter with Rocky Schumer Construction in Perryville, Mo.

Shelby

Daughter to Timothy Norman and Madaline Kristi Shelby of Zalma, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:02 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2004. Name, Emily Mae. Weight, 6 pounds 15 ounces. Sixth child, fifth daughter. Mrs. Shelby is the former Madaline Hartwig, daughter of Larry and Bonita Hartwig of Success, Ark. She is employed at R.L. Persons Construction. Shelby is the son of Norman and Margaret Shelby of Advance, Mo. He is employed at Asa Asphalt Inc.

Dodson

Son to Drs. Robert William and Heather Dodson of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:55 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2004. Name, William Jack. Weight, 7 pounds 15 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Dodson is the former Heather Kiefer, daughter of Harry and Marsha Kiefer of Rolla, Mo. She is a pediatrician with Cape Girardeau Physician Associates. Dodson is the son of Kimberlee Dodson and Chris Stiles of Cape Girardeau, and the late Bob Dodson. He is an internist with Cape Girardeau Physician Associates.

Johnson

Son to Marcus E. and Wendy L. Johnson of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:25 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2004. Name, Kendall Eric. Weight, 7 pounds 13 ounces. Third son. Mrs. Johnson is the former Wendy Edwards, daughter of Barbara Hahs of Jackson, and the late Dennis Edwards of Cape Girardeau. Johnson is the son of Marie Walker of Cape Girardeau. He is serving in the U.S. Navy.

Perkins

Daughter to Michael Lewellyn and Jennifer Janel Perkins of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2:43 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004. Name, Madison Leona. Weight, 8 pounds 6 ounces. First child. Mrs. Perkins is the daughter of Debbie Jewell of Eugene, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins are employed at Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse. He is the son of Frank Perkins and Kathy Perkins of Jackson.

Wissinger

Son to Jason and Nicole R. Wissinger of Olmsted, Ill., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:47 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004. Name, Alec Conner. Weight, 7 pounds 11 ounces. First child. Mrs. Wissinger is the former Nicole Tucker, daughter of Lisa Calvert and Michael Calvert of Mounds, Ill. Wissinger is the son of Paula Britton of Thebes, Ill., and Alec and Diane Wissinger of Akin, Ill. He is employed at Triple E BBQ.

McMahel

Son to James Jay and Jaclyn Gail McMahel of Ocoee, Fla., Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children in Orlando, Fla., 2:57 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004. Name, Trey Adam. Weight, 7 pounds 2 ounces. Second son. Mrs. McMahel is the former Jaclyn Smith, daughter of Gail Hennecke and Michael Adam Smith of Cape Girardeau. She is a secretary in the Department of Global Engineering at Walt Disney World. McMahel is the son of Elaine Getchius of Sarasota, Fla., Dick Johnson of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Duane and Carolyn McMahel of Lafayette, Ind. He is a web designer in Orlando.

Rucker

Daughter to Cedric Royce Rucker and Bridgette Lee Jones of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:36 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004. Name, Crystalanna Lenee. Weight, 7 pounds 6 ounces. Second daughter. Ms. Jones is the daughter of Deborah Jones and Frank Dumey of Chaffee, Mo. She is employed at BG's Olde Tyme Deli and Saloon. Rucker is the son of Deloris Johnson of Cape Girardeau and Benny Rucker of Little Rock, Ark. He is employed at Truck-Wash.