Daniel Kevin and Heather Nicole Traughber-Claussen of Dexter are pleased to announce the birth of a son, born July 8, 2016 at 5:10 a.m. at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Patrick Nicholas Claussen arrived weighing 5 lbs., 13 oz., and was 18 1/2 inches long at birth.

He was welcomed home by three older brothers.

Maternal grandparents are Michelle Hanner of Lecanto, Florida and Michael Traughber of Dexer, Missouri.

Paternal grandmother is Carole Kenny of Scott City, Missouri.

Welcome to the world Patrick Nicholas Claussen!

Paul John and Amy Louise Spratt-Rusthoven of Cape Girardeau, Missouri are pleased to announce the birth of a son, born June 22, 2016 at 5:24 p.m. at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Judah Douglas Rusthoven weighed 9 lbs., 3 oz., and was 19.5 inches long at birth.

Maternal grandparents are Doug and Elizabeth Spratt of Dexter.

Paternal grandparents are Jim and Marilee Guthrie of Tinely Park, Illinois.

Welcome to the world Judah Douglas Rusthoven!

Samuel Drew and Rachel Jessica Lynn Phillips-Strickland of Dexter are pleased to announce the birth of their son, born June 21, 2016 at 8:44 a.m. at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Israel Drew Strickland weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz., and was 20.25 inches long.  He was welcomed home by his big brother Delo.

Maternal grandparents are Gene and Lisa Phillips.

Paternal grandparents are Steve and Debbie Strickland.

Welcome to the World Israel Drew Strickland!

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

Dexter, Missouri - Morgan Cliff is pleased to announce the birth of her son, born on June 9, 2016 at 8:34 p.m. at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Beckett Drake arrived weighing 7 lbs., 3 oz., and was 20 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Steve and Cherie Cliff of Dexter.