Births 9/16/12

Ray

Daughter to Josh Dewayne Ray and Jessica Marie Price of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 9:05 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Name, Amari Marie. Weight, 3 pounds, 15 ounces. Ray is employed at Blair Box.

Arnold

Son to Christopher Adrian Arnold and Stephanie Michelle Felter of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 6:58 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. Name, Zane Michael. Weight, 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Ms. Felter is the daughter of Steven and Leslie Felter of Jackson. Arnold is the son of John and Angie Medley of Springfield, Mo. He is employed at Campbell Mattress.

Wheeler

Son to Marcus Mosiah Wheeler and Karrie Marie Bowen of Scott City, Saint Francis Medical Center, 7:39 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. Name, Moziah Jonathan. Weight, 8 pounds, 4 ounces. Ms. Bowen is the daughter of Jackie Bowen and Douglas Bowen of Scott City. Bowen and Wheeler are employed at Havco Wood Products.

Draper

Son to John Eric Draper and Chiyeme Nichole McElroy of Diehlstadt, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. Name, Kirk Hugh. Weight, 10 pounds, 6 ounces. Second son.

Succaw

Son to Josh Wayne and Stephanie Louise Succaw of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 1:34 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Name, Keegan Wayne. Weight, 6 pounds, 7 ounces. Mrs. Succaw is the former Stephanie Owens, daughter of Jeff and Sandi Owens of Jackson. Succaw is the son of Charles and Melissa Whitney of Jackson. He is employed at CGB Waterfront Services.

Ryan

Son to Jason Bradley and Andrea Jo Ryan of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 2:59 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Name, Jensen Patrick. Weight, 6 pounds, 5 ounces. First child. Mrs. Ryan is the former Andrea Hansen, daughter of Gayla and Keith Ward of Deering, Mo. She is assistant manager at Rue 21. Ryan is the son of Tom and Lynn Ryan of Kennett, Mo. He is case manager at Sikeston Career Center.

Smith

Daughter to Ryan Sean and Amy Beth Smith of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:13 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Name, Lauren Kate. Weight, 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Smith is the former Amy Puchbauer, daughter of Carl and Pat Puchbauer of Cape Girardeau. She is a teacher at Sikeston 5/6 Grade Center. Smith is the son of Charlie and Carolyn Smith of Jackson. He is network administrator at Saint Francis.

Simmons

Daughter to Keith A. and Autum C. Simmons of Chaffee, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 3:03 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Name, Ruby Elizabeth. Weight, 6 pounds, 1 ounce. Fifth child, third daughter. Mrs. Simmons is the former Autum Buckles, daughter of Colleen and Allister Russell of Fruitland and Larry and Angie Buckles of Chaffee. Simmons is the son of Nancy and Marvin Spurlock of Scott City. He is employed by the Scott County Sheriff's Department.

Shepard

Son to Dr. Matthew David and Crystal Sue Shepard of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 3:04 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Name, Pierre Gordon. Weight, 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Shepard is the former Crystal Noble, daughter of Carolyn Foster of Anna, Ill., and William "Bill" Noble of Jonesboro, Ill. She is a nurse at Saint Francis. Shepard is the son of Gloria Robinson of Jackson and Randall Shepard of Yakima, Wash. He is a physician at Saint Francis.

Chidester

Son to Bailie Marie Chidester of Benton, Mo., Southeast Hospital, 6:49 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Name, Remington Gage. Weight, 5 pounds, 3 ounces. Ms. Chidester is the daughter of Audra and Bradley Hayden of Benton and Brandon and Wendi Chidester of Sikeston, Mo.

Thompson

Daughter to David L. and Leslie R. Thompson of Miller City, Ill., Saint Francis Medical Center, 10:37 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Name, Taylor Nicole. Weight, 5 pounds, 14 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Thompson is the former Leslie Willis, daughter of David and Debbie Willis of Olive Branch, Ill. She is employed by Southern Illinois Laborers and Employers Health and Welfare. Thompson is the son of Lee and Brenda Thompson of Olive Branch. He is employed by Carl Willis and Sons.