BIRTHS

Dodd

Daughter to John D. and Melinda A. Dodd, 1227 Perryville Road, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:21 a.m. Friday, April 28, 1995. Name, Tatum Elaine. Weight, 7 pounds 15 ounces. Mrs. Dodd is the former Melinda A. Davidson, daughter of Joan P. Davidson of Scott City and James E. Davidson of Jonesboro, Ark. She is employed at Golden Cat Corp. Dodd is employed at Motorcycle Stuff, and is the son of Susan K. Dodd of Cape Girardeau and the late James D. Dodd.

Brown

Daughter to Steve and Renee Brown of McClure, Ill., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:42 a.m. Friday, April 28, 1995. Name, Reagan Elizabeth. Weight, 6 pounds 12 ounces. First child. Mrs. Brown is the former Renee Vick, daughter of Bruce and Sherry Vick of McClure. She is a teacher at Egyptian High School in Tamms, Ill. Brown is a salesman with Baker Implement Co. in Cape Girardeau, and is the son of Dale and Betty Brown of McClure.

Edmonds

Daughter to Boyd and Sherry Edmonds, 2509 State Highway V, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12 p.m. Friday, April 28, 1995. Name, Shelby Lynn. Weight, 7 pounds 15 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Edmonds is the former Sherry Ussery, daughter of Laverl Ussery and Lana Ussery of Cape Girardeau. Edmonds is employed at Lone Star Industries, and is the son of Jim Edmonds of Jackson, and Vickie and Gene Slinkard of Cape Girardeau.

Hileman

Son to Mike and Gina Hileman of Villa Ridge, Ill., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:32 p.m. Friday, April 28, 1995. Name, Tyler Scott. Weight, 8 pounds 4 ounces. First child. Mrs. Hileman is the former Gina Newell, daughter of Sandy Newell of Villa Ridge and Ralph Newell of Tamms, Ill. She is a registered nurse at Delta Center in Cairo, Ill. Hileman is manager of Cole Lumber Co. in Cairo, and is the son of Donald and Margaret Hileman of Olmsted, Ill.

Baker

Daughter to Lin and Kelley Baker of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:31 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 1995. Name, Alyson Mae. Weight, 6 pounds 11 ounces. Third child, first daughter. Mrs. Baker is the former Kelley Oathout, daughter of Paul and Joyce Oathout of Coulterville, Ill. She is a medical technologist at St. Francis Medical Center. Baker is owner/operator of Cape Starter and Alternator Service Inc. He is the son of Leon Baker of Cape Girardeau.

Reid

Daughter to Brent and Crystal Reid of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:02 a.m. Sunday, April 30, 1995. Name, Amber Mackenzie. Weight, 7 pounds 11 ounces. First child. Mrs. Reid is the former Crystal Seyer, daughter of Rich and Debbie Seyer of Jackson. She is employed at Horizon Music Inc. Reid is employed at Havco Wood Products, and is the son of Gladys Reid and David Reid of Jackson.

Benca

Daughter to Ronald J. and Debra L. Benca III, 410 Themis, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:22 a.m. Sunday, April 30, 1995. Name, Bethany Lynn. Weight, 5 pounds 13 ounces. First child. Mrs. Benca is the former Debra Dickey, daughter of Steven and Janice Dickey of Cisne, Ill. Benca is the son of Ronald and Sandra Benca of Monee, Ill.

Weber

Son to Dean and Rachelle Weber of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:44 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 1995. Name, Nolan Dean. Weight, 8 pounds 2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Weber is the former Rachelle Yamnitz, daughter of Rick and Brenda Yamnitz of Jackson. She is a secretary at Southeast Hospital. Weber is a carpenter with Weber Construction, and is the son of Robert and Sue Weber of Jackson.

DeSpain

Daughter to Jeff and Amy DeSpain of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:26 p.m. Monday, May 1, 1995. Name, Emma Caroline. Weight, 7 pounds 15 ounces. Mrs. DeSpain is the former Amy Puchbauer, daughter of Betty Puchbauer of Farmington and the late Victor Puchbauer. She is a licensed practical nurse at the Lutheran Home. DeSpain is a laborer with BBL, and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Brotherton of Patton.