Births 9/28/02

Grojean

Daughter to Cory Don and Carrie Ann Grojean of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:38 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002. Name, Alexis Reece. Weight, 7 pounds 2 ounces. Mrs. Grojean is the former Carrie Miller, daughter of Cathy Miller and Michael Miller of Jackson. She is employed at Marcy's Planet Shoes. Grojean is the son of Joel and Sheila Crutchley of New Hamburg, Mo., and Randall Grojean of San Antonio, Texas. He is employed at Babbage's.

Byrum

Son to Joseph Bart and Jennifer Anne Byrum of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002. Name, Trenton Joseph. Weight, 8 pounds 13 1/2 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Byrum is the former Jennifer Mehrle, daughter of John and Nina Mehrle of Cape Girardeau. She is a teacher at Nell Holcomb School. Byrum is the son of Barbara Byrum of Cape Girardeau and Joe and Gail Byrum of Sikeston, Mo. He is a technician at Procter & Gamble.

Menz

Son to Jerry Wayne and Tonya Sue Menz of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:33 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2002. Name, Dawson Thomas. Weight, 8 pounds 8 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Menz is the former Tonya Odom, daughter of John Odom of Scott City and Carol Odom of Jackson. She is employed at Kelso Kwik Stop. Menz is the son of Charles Menz and Judy Menz of Scott City. He is employed at Lone Star Industries Inc.

Ayala

Son to Stephen and Sonja L. Ayala of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:07 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002. Name, Ethan Roman. Weight, 6 pounds 15 ounces. Third son. Mrs. Ayala is the former Sonja Sides, daughter of Donna Wallenmeyer of Jackson. Ayala is the son of Moises Ayala Sr. and Angel Ayala of Pasadena, Texas. He is serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Johnson

Son to Justin Wade and Elizabeth Ann Johnson of Wappapello, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2002. Name, Bryce Montgomery. Weight, 9 pounds 8 ounces. First child. Mrs. Johnson is the former Elizabeth Byrne, daughter of Robert L. and Deborah A. Byrne of Sikeston, Mo. Johnson is the son of Larry Joe and JoAnn Johnson of Wappapello. He is employed with Boilermakers Union.

Carlson

Son to Patrick A. and Becky Christine Carlson of Scott City, St. Francis Medical Center, 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002. Name, Austin Alexander. Weight, 8 pounds 7 ounces. First child. Mrs. Carlson is the former Becky Dunsford, daughter of Christine Dunsford of St. Charles, Mo. She is a medical assistant at MedStop One. Carlson is the son of Alexander and Amelia Carlson of Deltona, Fla. He is general manager at Petco.