Births 9/28/11

Estep

Son to Chris Lee Estep and Amanda Nicole Hurst of Oran, Mo., Southeast Hospital, 7:34 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. Name, Jaxon Thomas. Weight, 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Second child, first son. Ms. Hurst is the daughter of Ronnie Hurst and Rhonda Hurst of Oran. She is a teacher at TLC Preschool. Estep is the son of Ramona Estep of Greenville, Mo. He is a firefighter and is also self-employed.

Meyerott

Son to Joseph William and Lesley Susan Meyerott of St. Louis, St. Luke's Medical Center in Chesterfield, Mo., 2:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. Name, Oliver Thomas. Weight, 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Meyerott is the daughter of Tom and Kathy Sebek Bridges of St. Louis, formerly of Cape Girardeau. Meyerott is the son of Bob Meyerott and Kim Cliffe of St. Louis.

Gladwell

Son to Nathanial Klay and Jeri Ann Gladwell of Anniston, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 7:26 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Name, Tildon Klay. Weight, 6 pounds. First child. Mrs. Gladwell is the former Jeri Duty, daughter of Herman and Alma Duty of Anniston. She is a teacher's aide at the Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corp. Gladwell is the son of Billie and Jackie Gladwell of Sikeston, Mo., and Teresea Gladwell of Cape Girardeau. He is a sheet metal worker with Bootheel Heating and Cooling.

Melendy

Daughter to Sean Thomas and Karen Marie Melendy of Millersville, Southeast Hospital, 8:27 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Name, Keira Christine. Weight, 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Third daughter. Mrs. Melendy is the former Karen Murray, daughter of Victor and Doris Murray of Marble Hill, Mo. Melendy is the son of Tom and Sharon Melendy of Goffstown, N.H.

Forbey

Son to Richard Allen and Kristin Nicole Forbey Jr. of Sikeston, Mo., Southeast Hospital, 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Name, Levi Matthew. Weight, 7 pounds, 7 ounces. First child. Mrs. Forbey is the former Kristin Bailey, daughter of Charles and Teresa Clark of Chaffee, and Kent and Faith Bailey of Zalma, Mo. She is a payroll clerk with Systems Services Inc. Forbey is the son of Richard Forbey Sr. of Charleston, Mo., and the late Ruth Ann Forbey. He is yard master with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway.

Schiwitz

Daughter to Travis and Heidi Michelle Schiwitz of Benton, Mo., Southeast Hospital, 12:25 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. Name, Ashtyn Michelle. Weight, 7 pounds. Second daughter. Mrs. Schiwitz is the former Heidi Delay, daughter of Mark and Marla Delay of Advance, Mo. She is a teacher with the Scott City School District. Schiwitz is the son of Robert and Dianne Schiwitz of Benton. He is a teacher and coach with the Scott City School District.

James

Daughter to Daniel Bradley and Joann Rebekah James of Leopold, Mo., Southeast Hospital, 7:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. Name, Emily Anne. Weight, 9 pounds, 5 ounces. Fourth child, second daughter. Mrs. James is the former Joann Schmitt, daughter of the late Charles M. Schmitt and the late Dorothy A. Schmitt of Leopold. She is employed at National Asset Recovery Services. James is the son of Jimmy James of Millersville and Margaret McClard of Pocahontas. He is employed at Auto Tire and Parts.