First baby of 2025 arrives at Blessing Hospital

QUINCY — Josie Layne Snelling was the first baby born in 2025 at Blessing Hospital’s Blessed Beginnings maternity center. She is the fourth daughter of Brittney and Tyler Snelling of Kirksville, Mo. Josie was born at 6:48 am on Wednesday.

She weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz., and was 20 inches long.



“We’ve been trying to get her to come for the past week,” Brittney Snelling said. “She decided to be extra special and come on New Year’s Day.” Josie’s sisters are Brystol, Paisleigh and Hadley.

Her grandparents are Clint and Angie Miller of Edina, Mo., and Jack and Laura Snelling of Kirksville. The Snelling family received gifts from Sturhahn Jewelers, Niemanns floral department, Wellman Florists, Sterling Awards and Engraving, Blessing Volunteers in Partnership and the Blessing Hospital Tea Room, as well as the Blessed Beginnings staff.

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