Hays

Adopted daughter to Daryl and Kimberly Hays of St. Louis, born Wednesday, March 5, 2003. Name, Sarah Nichole. Weight, 5 pounds 9 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Hays is the former Kimberly Hopkins, daughter of Loral and Barbara Hopkins of Millersville. Hays is the son of Dorlas "Buck" and Joyce Hays of Jackson. He is a project engineer with Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis.

Diebold

Son to Bradley Allen and Judy Ellen Diebold of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:33 p.m., Wednesday, March 5, 2003. Name, Alex Bradley. Weight, 8 pounds 8 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Diebold is the former Judy Willenbring, daughter of Jim and Toni Willenbring of Jackson. She is employed in the research and development department at Nordenia USA Inc. Diebold is the son of Morrell and Ola Mae Diebold of Cape Girardeau. He is a power and controls technician at Procter & Gamble.

Turpin

Daughter to David Todd and Kathy Jean Turpin of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:06 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2003. Name, Makenzie Leigh. Weight, 6 pounds 1 ounce. Mrs. Turpin is the former Kathy Newsom, daughter of Ricky and Nancy Newsom of Morley, Mo. She is employed at MedAssets HSCA Inc. Turpin is the son of Harold and Carolyn Turpin Jr. of St. Louis. He is a student at Southeast Missouri State University.

Russell

Son to Christopher Michael and Chasity Faith Russell of Sikeston, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:21 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2003. Name, Cobe Dean. Weight, 5 pounds 1 ounce. Third son. Mrs. Russell is the daughter of Alfreda and Lawrence Fugate of Sikeston. She is employed at Pioneer Adjustment Service Inc. Russell is the son of Sandy Russell of Sikeston. He is employed at Retco, Ent.

Moore

Son to Dwayne John and Jennifer Anne Moore of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:53 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2003. Name, Griffen Hunter. Weight, 3 pounds 4 ounces. Mrs. Moore is the former Jennifer Backfisch, daughter of Harold and Brenda Backfisch of Benton, Mo. She is employed at Physician Associates. Moore is the son of Daniel and Eleanor Moore of Louisiana, Mo. He is employed at Square One Electronics.

Staple

Daughter to Frank Staple and Danielle Renee Carter of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:33 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2003. Name, Faith Nicole. Weight, 6 pounds 8 1/2 ounces. First child. Ms. Carter is the daughter of Joyce Thrower and Albert Carter of Cape Girardeau. Staple is the son of Frank and Bess Staple of Mounds, Ill. He is employed at Delta Center in Cairo, Ill.

Hicks

Daughter to Monroe Hicks Jr. and Deashia Dyna Swan of Cape Girardeau, St. Francis Medical Center, 10:40 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2003. Name, Jaylah Monet. Weight, 6 pounds 11 ounces. First child. Ms. Swan is the daughter of Tory Evans and John Evans of Cape Girardeau. Hicks is the son of Monroe Hicks Sr. of St. Louis and Laura James of Cape Girardeau.

Seabaugh

Daughter to Mary Elizabeth Anne Seabaugh of Whitewater, Mo., and Benjamin Wayne Schlegel of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:25 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2003. Name, Kimberly Anne. Weight, 8 pounds 1 1/2 ounces. Mrs. Seabaugh is the daughter of Larry and Mary Seabaugh of Whitewater. She is a certified nurse assistant at Southeast Hospital. Schlegel is the son of Darrel and Joy Schlegel of Cape Girardeau. He is a counter salesman at Wieser Honda.

Knowlton

Daughter to Christopher Lynn and Juliana Marie Knowlton of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:36 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2003. Name, Jennifer Nicole. Weight, 8 pounds 1 ounce. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Knowlton is the former Juliana Schenimann, daughter of Carol Schenimann and John Schenimann of Cape Girardeau. She is employed in registration at Southeast Hospital. Knowlton is the son of Wilma Knowlton of Jackson, and the late Joseph Knowlton. He is manager at CiCi's Pizza.

Overbey

Son to Brian Christopher Overbey and Jessica Ann Reisenbichler of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:06 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2003. Name, Kristopher Aaron-Lee. Weight, 5 pounds 14 ounces. First child. Ms. Reisenbichler is the daughter of Kevin and Pamela Reisenbichler of Jackson. Overbey is the son of Joseph and Kim Kelley and Christy Overbey of Jackson. He is employed at Hardee's in Jackson.

Grindstaff

Son to Jeffrey Dale and Michelle Ann Grindstaff of Sedgewickville, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:44 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2003. Name, Trenton Dale. Weight, 8 pounds 3 ounces. Mrs. Grindstaff is the former Michelle Cook, daughter of James and Brenda Cook of Marble Hill, Mo. She is employed at Jackson Medical Center. Grindstaff is the son of Kirby and Dolores Grindstaff of Patton, Mo. He is employed at Jackson Machine and Manufacturing.

Landau

Daughter to Kenneth P. and Patty G. Landau of Oak Ridge, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:34 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2003. Name, Megan Nichole. Weight, 7 pounds 5 ounces. Landau is employed at Procter & Gamble.

Adams

Son to Nathan P. and Missy K. Adams of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2:01 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2003. Name, Paul David. Weight, 6 pounds 14 ounces. First child. Mrs. Adams is the former Missy Roth, daughter of David and Betty Roth of Altenburg, Mo. She is a third grade teacher at Nell Holcomb School. Adams is the son of Mike and Karla Prevallet of St. Mary's, Mo. He is a sales representative with Zimmer Radio Group.

Oglesby

Son to Saundra Lanea Oglesby of Sikeston, Mo., St. Francis Medical Center, 7:47 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2003. Name, JaQuaveon DeAnthony RaShaun. Weight, 6 pounds 8.7 ounces. First child. Ms. Oglesby is the daughter of Theresa Baker of Sikeston and Anthony Oglesby of Chicago.