Births 9/13/08

Coalson

Twin daughters to Donald Dean Coalson Jr. and Angela Beth Mercer of Perryville, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. Samantha Lynn was born at 11:18 p.m. and weighed 4 pounds, 3 ounces. Izabelle Marie was born at 11:19 p.m. and weighed 4 pounds, 4 ounces. The couple also has two sons and three other daughters. Ms. Mercer is the former Angela Collins, daughter of Lois Brown of Perryville, and the late Herb Collins. Coalson is the son of Don and Barb Coalson of Staunton, Ill. He is employed at MFA in Perryville.

Bellew

Daughter to Howard Eugene and Danielle Patrice Bellew of Whitewater, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:23 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. Name, Brooklynne Kay. Weight, 8 pounds, 8 ounces. Seventh child, third daughter. Mrs. Bellew is the former Danielle Antonich, daughter of John and Sharon Antonich of Imperial, Mo. Mrs. Bellew is employed by Missouri Mentoring Partnership. Bellew is the son of Bob and Eva Watson of Lusby, Md. He is employed at Mid America Teen Challenge.

Stuart

Son to JoJo Charles and Sandra Kay Stuart of Perryville, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:54 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. Name, Adrian Charles. Weight, 8 pounds, 8 1/2 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Stuart is the former Sandra Oliver, daughter of Al and Donna Oliver of Perryville. She is a pharmaceutical sales representative with Glaxo Smith Kline. Stuart is the son of Michael Stuart of Bridgton, Maine, and Pamela Landry of Somersworth, N.H. He is a firefighter with Cape Girardeau Fire Department.

Wortmann

Daughter to Matt Ryan and Tara Marie Wortmann of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:03 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. Name, Ali Marie. Weight, 7 pounds, 1 ounce. First child. Mrs. Wortmann is the former Tara Allen, daughter of Tom and Tandra Allen of Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Wortmann are employed with Jackson School District at Jackson Middle School. He is the son of Bruce and Jackie Wortmann of Jackson.

Pratt

Daughter to Mechelle S. Pratt of Mounds, Ill., Saint Francis Medical Center, 5:51 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. Name, Kamora Nykol. Weight, 5 pounds, 15 ounces. Third child, second daughter.

Thiele

Son to Joseph Michael Thiele and Brittney Nicole Thomas of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 3:02 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. Name, Ayden Michael. Weight, 6 pounds, 8 ounces. First child. Ms. Thomas is the daughter of Joan Thomas and Lamont Herron of Jackson. She is employed at National Asset Recovery Services. Thiele is the son of Judi Ervin and Rick Thiele of Jackson. He is employed at Bootheel Fence Co.

Criddle

Son to Jamie Austin and Shauna Jean Criddle of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:23 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. Name, Ryan Cooper. Weight, 9 pounds, 2 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Criddle is the former Shauna Cook, daughter of Ron and Sandra Cook of Whitewater. She is assistant principal with the Jackson School District at South Elementary of Gordonville and Millersville. Criddle is the son of Danny and Donna Criddle of Jackson. He is employed with Jamie Criddle Construction.

Sandage

Daughter to Jordan Blake and Kelsie Erin Sandage of Bloomfield, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 9:46 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. Name, Shailyn Blake. Weight, 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Sandage is the former Kelsie Watson, daughter of Le-Roy Watson of Dexter, Mo., and Gwen Johnson of Jonesboro, Ill. Sandage is the son of Betty Sandage and Gary Sandage of Bloomfield. He is self-employed.

Cureton

Son to Edward Eugene Cureton Sr. and Christina Marie Sanford of Zalma, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:20 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. Name, Travis Eugene. Weight, 4 pounds, 14 ounces. Seventh child, third son. Ms. Sanford is the former Christina Ashley, daughter of David and Sharon McCrackin of Marble Hill, Mo., and Peggy Ashley of Tucson, Ariz. Cureton is the son of Paul Cureton of Bell City, Mo., and Patty and Dutch Romaker of Jackson.

Craig

Son to Shaun Garrett and Erin Jo Craig of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:29 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. Name, Tyler Dean. Weight, 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Craig is the former Erin Brotherton, daughter of Jerry and Jacque Brotherton of Cape Girardeau. She is an assistant at Heartland Vet Care. Craig is the son of Norman Craig and Emma Craig of Cape Girardeau. He is a salesman with Hershey Foods.

Harper

Daughter to Cecil Eugene and Laura Denyce Harper III of Marble Hill, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:29 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. Name, Karin Amalia. Weight, 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Harper is the former Laura Bacon, daughter of Pam Bacon of Marquand, Mo., and Nahum Plaza of Louisville, Ky. She is a service station attendant at Amerimart. Harper is the son of Margie Evans of Marble Hill and Cecil Harper Jr. of Perryville, Mo.