VanGilder
Daughter to Kevin and Theresa VanGilder of Loveland, Ohio, formerly of Cape Girardeau, Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, 7:43 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003. Name, Bailey Clarrice. Weight, 7 pounds 1 ounce. Sixth child, fifth daughter. Mrs. VanGilder is the former Theresa Willis, daughter of Jane Warner of Chehalis, Wash., and the late Maurice "Bub" Willis of Olive Branch, Ill. VanGilder is the son of Clifford and Violet VanGilder of Middletown, Ohio.
Watkins
Son to Don E. and Laura Jane Watkins of Kelso, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:57 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2003. Name, Zackery Thomas. Weight, 8 pounds. Mrs. Watkins is the former Laura Conklin, daughter of Ray and Virginia Conklin of Kelso. She is employed at ARCO Vending. Watkins is the son of Don and Linda Watkins of Oran, Mo. He is employed at S&S Interiors Inc.
Rapp
Son to Todd Martin and Christa Lee Rapp of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:18 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003. Name, Jordan Edward. Weight, 9 pounds 3 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Rapp is the former Christa Rowark, daughter of Claude Rowark and Charlotte Rowark of Puxico, Mo. She is a teacher at Mrs. R's Piano Studio. Rapp is the son of O.W. Bryant and Judy Bryant of Jackson. He is owner of SEMO Roofing and Remodeling.
Via
Son to Gary B. and Tracy R. Via of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:22 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003. Name, Ian B. Weight, 8 pounds 2 ounces. Third child, first son. Mrs. Via is the former Tracy McGee, daughter of Sharla McGee and Wayne McGee of Vienna, Ill. Via is the son of Paula Beasley of Lytle, Texas, and Leslie Via of Marion, Ill. He is employed at Precision Transmission in Cape Girardeau.
Anderson
Son to Anthony Emanuell Anderson and Kimberly Diane O'Neal of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:26 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2003. Name, Quincy. Weight, 7 pounds 7 ounces. First child. Ms. O'Neal is the daughter of Toni Wilson of Illinois and Larry O'Neal of St. Louis. She is employed at Subway Sandwiches and Salads. Anderson is the son of Tequilla Moore and Carlton Moore of St. Louis. He is employed at Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
Uelsmann
Son to Keith D. and Ruthie D. Uelsmann of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:28 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2003. Name, Landon Douglas. Weight, 7 pounds 5 1/2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Uelsmann is the former Ruthie Tipton, daughter of Lynn and Linda Tipton of Jackson. She is a teacher at Meadow Heights School District in Patton, Mo. Uelsmann is the son of Marcia and Harold Stone of Jackson, and Herman and Brenda Uelsmann of Cape Girardeau. He is an electrician at Noranda Aluminum.
Amschler
Son to Patrick A. Amschler and Kimberly R. Hawley of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003. Name, Nathaniel Cole. Weight, 7 pounds 6 ounces. Third child, second son. Ms. Amschler is the former Kimberly Sellers, daughter of Bessie Hawley of Leeds, Ala. Hawley and Amschler are sales managers at CGM Music in Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Viola Amschler and Robert Amschler of Cape Girardeau.
Chidester
Son to Rodney Allen Chidester and Emily Suzanne Engert of Benton, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:01 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003. Name, Ethan Thomas. Weight, 7 pounds 1 ounce. Second son. Ms. Engert is the daughter of Doris and Randy Woods of Benton. Chidester is the son of Melvin and Barbara Chidester of Benton. He is a Diesel mechanic at Delta Express Inc.
Englehart
Daughter to Ryan Lee Englehart and Rebecca Ann Rhodes of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:52 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003. Name, Celesse Gwyn. Weight, 7 pounds 4 ounces. Ms. Rhodes is the daughter of Obed and Wanda Rhodes of Marble Hill, Mo. She is employed at Buchheit of Jackson. Englehart is the son of Gerald and Lois Englehart of Jackson. He is employed at Kasten Masonry Sales Inc.
Grays
Son to William Richard Grays and Marianna Jearldene Musgrove of Sikeston, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:25 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003. Name, Logan Tyler. Weight, 8 pounds 3 ounces. Third son. Ms. Musgrove is the former Marianna Grant, daughter of Jearldene Grant of Caruthersville, Mo., and Warren Grant of Vanduser, Mo. She is employed at Scott County Central Schools. Grays is the son of Charles Grays and Bonnie Grays of Pascola, Mo. He is employed by L-Con General Contractor.
Kovalyov
Daughter to Steve and Amanda Sue Kovalyov of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:54 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003. Name, Alexis Ayla-Elizabeth. Weight, 5 pounds 4 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Kovalyov is the former Amanda Blackwell, daughter of Sandy Blow of Waco, Texas, and Alan Blow of Scott City. Kovalyov is the grandson of Boba Goltsman and Bella Goltsman of Staten Island, N.Y. He is serving in the U.S. Navy.
Atherton
Son to Philip Lynn and Tracy Ellen Atherton of Ullin, Ill., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:20 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003. Name, Philip Andrew. Weight, 6 pounds 7 ounces. Third child, first son. Mrs. Atherton is the former Tracy Newell, daughter of James and Carolyn Newell of Ullin. She is employed at Department of Human Services in Mounds, Ill. Atherton is the son of Bill and Judy Atherton of Ullin. He is employed by Department of Corrections in Tamms, Ill.
Gross
Son to Todd Wayne and Angela Dawn Gross of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:49 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 2003. Name, Samuel Boyd. Weight, 7 pounds 4 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Gross is the former Angela Simmons, daughter of Boyd and Tempa Simmons of Scott City. She is employed by National Prearranged Services of St. Louis. Gross is the son of Richard and Carol Whittaker of Scott City, and Wayne and Nelda Gross of Fruitland. He is employed at Procter & Gamble.
Miller
Daughter to Stuart Lee and Charlyn Ranette Miller of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:07 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 2003. Name, Loveta Ann. Weight, 7 pounds 14 ounces. Fourth daughter. Mrs. Miller is the former Charlyn Curles, daughter of Loveta Gleason of Lakeland, Fla. Miller is the son of Barbara Miller of Cape Girardeau. He is a truck driver with Liberty Concrete.
Holt
Son to Kevin and Terra Holt of Sikeston, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:54 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 2003. Name, Trey Allen. Weight, 6 pounds 6 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Holt is the former Terra Standridge. She is employed by Scott County Health Department. Holt is employed by Holt Farms.
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