Birth Announcements

Athena Jean Simmons

Tianna and Anthony Simmons of Park Hills are the parents of a daughter born October 30, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was named Athena Jean. Siblings, Zane Redd, Gabrielle, Lilly and Zoey Simmons; aunts, Katie Angstrom and Erica Wuelien; uncle, Jeffrey Angstrom; grandmother, Kimberly Angstrom and great-grandmother, Alma Lowe.

Malachi Eric Smith

Mykah and Patrick Smith of Park Hills are the parents of a son born October 29, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces and was named Malachi Eric. Sister, Makenzie Smith; grandparents, Nichole Taylor and Buck and Sherry Evinger; aunts, Bailey and Sarah Burgess and Brandy Smith.

Lydia Rose Dour

Ashlyn Graham and Devin Dour of Bonne Terre are the parents of a daughter born October 26, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She weighed 7 pounds and was named Lydia Rose. Sisters, Adalynn Skye and Leighton Yvonne; grandparents, Lisa Rosener, Shannon Lee and Jennifer Lee.

Tommie Lee Washington III

Tommie Lee Washington Jr. and Nichole Ann Schrage of Desloge are the parents of a son born October 29, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was named Tommie Lee.

Gavyn Lee Smith

Sierra Bradley and Zachary Smith of Bonne Terre are the parents of a son born October 28, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was named Gavyn Lee. Grandparents, Jeannie and John Smith and Angel Edmunds and Chris Parshall.

Brynlyn Bell Hawkins

Kailey (Tarvid) Hawkins Brandon Hawkins of Potosi are the parents of a daughter born October 20, 2015 at Parkland health Center in Farmington. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was named Brynlyn Belle. Sisters, Brylee Hawkins and Rylinn Hawkins; grandparents, Brent Hawkins, Franny Hawkins, Kelly Adams, Scott Tarvid, Pat and Dennis Hawkins Ben and Burnetta Tarvid.

Addylynn Grace

Ashley Alexander and Andy Morgan are the parents of a daughter born October 19, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and was named Addylynn Grace. Siblings, Hannah Alexander, Aaron Alexander, Dillan Alexander, Kayden Graham and Gunner Skiles; aunt and uncle, Kandi and Bob Anderson; grandparents, Michelle and Mike Casley and Debbie and Bob Wren.

Desmond Edward Byers

Cassondra Smith and Zack Byers are the parents of a son born October 20, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and was named Desmond Edward. Siblings, Kristopher Taylor and Arianna Taylor; great aunt, Kari Ellis; grandparents, David Byers, Johnny Smith, Cheri Lucas, Tonya Jeademan and Susan O’Donnell.

Adaline Rosalie Bruff

Amber Ridenour and Daniel Bruff are the parents of a daughter born September 21, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was named Adaline Rosalie. Siblings, Madison and Skyler; grandparents, Trish and Jay Brandle and Darrell and Denise Bruff.

Jayce Wyatt Wieners

Sheila and Jason Wieners are the parents of a son born September 21, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was named Jayce Wyatt. Sister, Kaitlyn Wieners; grandparents, Raymond Kemper, Angela Koch and Jeff and Sandy Wieners.

Oliver Eugene Herman

Brian and Adrienne Herman are the parents of a son born September 24, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was named Oliver Eugene. Siblings, Wyatt and Rylee; grandparents, Joyce Herman, Sharlene Reish and Ron Herman.

Rylee Danielle Santoro

Chelsey and Daniel are the parents of a daughter born October 2, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was named Rylee Danielle. Sister, Charlea Santoro; grandparents, David and Kennetha Davis, Joseph Santoro and Jun Dwyer.

Abigail Jean Vest

Kenneth and Alexandria Vest are the parents of a daughter born October 1, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was named Abigail Jean. Sister, Kaylee Vest; grandparents, Jesse (Burt) Vest, Sherry Vest and Sean Lachance; great-grandparents, Nancy Roderique, Leroy Lachance and Carol Smith; great-great-grandmother, Helen Sohilly.

Nolan Scott Simon

Joel and Shayne Simon are the parents of a son born September 8, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He weighed 8 pounds and was named Nolan Scott. Brother, Kendrick Simon; grandparents, Kristen Peppers, Fred Shropshire, David and Sally Peppers and Joe and Pattie Simon.

Hailey Elizabeth Kertz

Jeffrey Kertz and Sarah Ann Fender are the parents of a daughter born October 16, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She weighed 6 pounds and was named Hailey Elizabeth. Brother, Jordan Fey; grandparents, James and Charlotte Kertz, Rocky and Joy Fender and Kevin and Flavia Huften.