Ryker Lee Kutina

Emily Meek and Blake Kutina of Nevada, Mo., are proud to announce the birth of their baby son, Ryker Lee Kutina.

Ryker was born at 2:15 p.m., Friday, June 17, 2011, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 20 inches.

Maternal grandparents are Amy Weymeyer of Altimont, Kan., and Travis Meek of Richards, Mo. Maternal great-grandparents are Helen and Charles Meek of Richards, Mo., and Linda Norris of Joplin, Mo. Maternal great-great-grandparent is Virginia (Tootie) Meek of Fort Scott, Kan.

Paternal grandparents are Kristi Ricketts of Nevada, Mo., and Rex Kutina of Sheldon, Mo. Paternal great-grandparents are Lucreta and Ray Scism of Nevada, Mo., and Heler Kutina of Nevada, Mo.