Lara

Son to Jose Lara Martinez and Holly Dannielle Henson of Sikeston, Mo., St. Francis Medical Center, 8:54 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003. Name, Jose Luis. Weight, 3 pounds 14 ounces. Ms. Henson is the daughter of Brenda Cortez and Ruben Hubbert of Sikeston. She is employed at Pixyland Day Care. Martinez is the son of Antonia Martinez of Guanajuto, Mexico. He is employed by Rainwater Irrigation.

Dunavent

Twin sons to Jeff A. Dunavent and LeighAnn Maria Leyerle of Jackson, St. Francis Medical Center, Friday, Sept. 12, 2003. Daniel Allen was born at 6:40 p.m. and weighed 4 pounds. Tyler William was born at 6:45 p.m. and weighed 4 pounds 2 ounces. The couple also has a daughter. Ms. Leyerle is the daughter of Mark and Lora Bush of Jackson and Lason Leyerle of Colonial Heights, Va. She is employed at Sears. Dunavent is the son of Marcia Dunavent of Cairo, Ill. He is employed at Quality Freight Handling Co.

Overy

Son to Michael Allen and Kristen Rae Overy Jr. of Jackson, St. Francis Medical Center, 7:18 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2003. Name, Cameron Michael. Weight, 7 pounds 1 ounce. First child. Mrs. Overy is the former Kristen Johnson, daughter of Diana Johnson of Jackson and Larry Johnson of Lakeland, Fla. Overy is the son of Jack and Tina Reisenbichler of Jackson. He is employed by W.R. Wood.

Woodard

Daughter to Randy Lee and Diane Denise Woodard of Jackson, St. Francis Medical Center, 9:39 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2003. Name, Sara Grace. Weight, 7 pounds 11.6 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Woodard is the former Diane May, daughter of Steve and Deborah May of Louisburg, N.C. Woodard is the son of Ron and Glenda Woodard of Jackson. He is an assistant manager at Wal-Mart.

Holley

Son to Kyle William Holley and Jennifer Lynn Kiefer of Perryville, Mo., St. Francis Medical Center, 11:16 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2003. Name, Logan William. Weight, 7 pounds 15 ounces. Ms. Kiefer is the daughter of Bill and Mary Kiefer of Perryville. She is employed at Kiefer Title Co. Holley is the son of Donny and Patricia Holley of Jackson, and Jon and Rochelle Croach of Metropolis, Ill. He is employed by Holley Candle Co.

Pfefferkorn

Son to Kurt Lee and Karla Joann Pfefferkorn of Chaffee, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:06 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2003. Name, Nathan Kyle. Weight, 8 pounds. Mrs. Pfefferkorn is the former Karla Hilpert, daughter of Weldon and Joann Hilpert of Jackson. She is an accounts payable clerk at D&K Healthcare Resources Inc. Pfefferkorn is the son of Flip and Jane Pfefferkorn of Chaffee. He is a physical therapist at Southeast Outpatient Rehabilitation.

Freeman

Son to Jason Sampson and Amanda Kay Freeman of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:37 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003. Name, Cullen Lee. Weight, 8 pounds 12 1/2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Freeman is the former Amanda Urbantke, daughter of Ronnie and Janette Urbantke of Riesel, Texas. She is a teacher at Delta R-5 School District. Freeman is the son of Dale and Vanda Freeman of Joaquin, Texas. He is employed by U.S. Department of Justice.

Hamm

Son to Michael Wesley and Misty Michelle Hamm of Scott City, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:21 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2003. Name, David Michael. Weight, 7 pounds 11 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Hamm is the former Misty Freed, daughter of Richard and Norma Freed of Scott City. She is a dental assistant for Dr. Terry Brown. Hamm is the son of Jack and Margaret Hamm of Scott City. He is a landscaper with Bloomfield Road Lawn and Landscaping.