Births (published 4/28)

Raithel

CHARLESTON - Travis and Margo Raithel are the parents of their second daughter, born at 8:18 a.m. March 21, 2003, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Haylee Nicole Raithel weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 1/2-inches long.

Mrs. Raithel is the daughter of Evelyn Vanwinkle.

Raithel, son of Richard and Rhonda Raithel, is a chemical applicator for Delta Growers Association.

Branam

LILBOURN - Crystal Dale Branam is the mother of her first child, a son, born at 6:55 p.m. March 24, 2003, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Caleb Daniel Branam weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20-inches long.

Grandparents are Mari Jane Branam and Dale Branam.