Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lyness, Walker, and Richard are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother, Eli Robert Lyness.

Eli was born at 1:34 p.m., Aug. 7, 2006, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 22 inches.

Paternal grandparents are Lawrence and Doris Lyness, Schell City.

Maternal grandparents are Richard and Roberta Taylor, Cabool, Mo.