Births 8/29/02

Tanz

Son to Jeremy Dean and Jessica A. Tanz of Perryville, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:17 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002. Name, Braden Connor. Weight, 6 pounds 3 ounces. First child. Mrs. Tanz is the former Jessica Fabian, daughter of Allan and Sharon Fabian of Ava, Ill. She is employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri. Tanz is the son of Darrell and Pat Tanz of Perryville. He is employed by SEMO Regional Planning Commission.

Blessing

Daughter to Larry David Blessing and Stephanie Lynne Colin of Perryville, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:01 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002. Name, Juliana Marie. Weight, 7 pounds 7 1/2 ounces. Ms. Colin is the daughter of LaVesta Colin and Stanley Colin of Perryville. She is employed at Terrace Gardens Retirement Center. Blessing is the son of Darlene Swearinged of Springfield, Mo., and Donald Blessing of Advance, Mo. He is employed at Harvey's Restaurant.

Garner

Son to Ronald Bernell and Jennifer Ellen Garner of Jackson, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:51 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002. Name, Lucas Matthew. Weight, 9 pounds 2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Garner is the former Jennifer Wren, daughter of Glenda Wren of Jackson. Garner is the son of David Marshall of Wyatt, Mo., and the late Margie Marshall. He is a customer service representative with Southwestern Bell.

Watson

Daughter to Jason and Meg Watson of Jackson, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:02 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002. Name, Ainsley Louise. Weight, 7 pounds 14 ounces. Mrs. Watson is the former Meg Baldwin, daughter of Christie Baldwin of Jackson and Bradly Baldwin of Memphis, Tenn. She is employed at Cross Point Animal Hospital. Watson is the son of Mike and Dolores Watson of Jackson. He is employed by B.W. Birk and Associates Inc.

Hester

Son to Neil J. and Shelah K. Hester of Cape Gir-ardeau, St. Francis Medical Center, 11:16 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2002. Name, Riley Nikolas. Weight, 8 pounds 7 ounces. Third child, second son. Mrs. Hester is the former Shelah Roth, daughter of Dennis and Kathy Roth of Jackson, Mo. She is employed at Midwest Agri-Chemico Inc. Hester is the son of Don and Janet Hester of Delta, Mo. He is employed by Fru-Con Construction Corp.