John Howard and Jessica Dale Hardin-Hunter II of Dexter are pleased to announce the birth of their son, born June 20, 2016 at the SoutheastHEALTH Center of Cape Girardeau.

John Howard Hunter III arrived at 8:16 a.m. weighing 8 lbs., 9 oz., and was 21 inches long at birth.

He was welcomed home by his big sister, Emerson.

Maternal grandfather is Dale Hardin of Parma and the late Linda Hardin.

Paternal grandmother is Patricia Hunter of Franklin, Tennessee and the late Johnny Hunter.

Welcome to the world John Howard Hunter III