Births for Nov. 8

Holly and Jamie Coomes of Aiken announce the birth of their son, Ryder Dillon Coomes, born Oct. 5, 2009, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Grandparents are Robert and Deborah Coomes of Aiken and Shari Wright and Bruce Kristiansen of Aiken.

The baby's sibling is Jamie Scott Coomes Jr., 4.

Ryder Dillon Coomes was named after his father's best friend, Cpl. Matt Dillon, U.S. Marine Corps, of Aiken, who was killed in action Dec. 11, 2006, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Jamie Coomes is deployed with the Marines to the Al Anbar Province of Iraq and is anticipating a homecoming to see his wife and meet his son for the first time.

Gary O. Burger and Rebekah H. Burger of Aiken announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Reece Burger, born Oct. 26, 2009, at University Hospital in Augusta. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William M. Wells III of Columbia; Mr. Rick Hunnicutt of Columbia; and Mr. and Mrs. John H. Burger of Ridge Spring.

Kyle D. and Kristen O. Dunno of Anderson announce the birth of their daughter, Kylie Marie Dunno, born Oct. 2, 2009, at AnMed.

Grandparents are Bobby and Carol Owens of Warrenville and Patty and Jerry Dunno of Columbia.

Jessica Owens of Warrenville is the aunt.

Eric Dunno of Columbia is the uncle.

Great-grandparents are Betty Walker of Warrenville; Marcie and Neil Erb of Francesville, Ind.; and Grace Wood of McCordsville, Ind.

Chastity Padilla and Ryan Cincotta of Aiken announce the birth of their son, Joseph Cruz Cincotta, born Oct. 27, 2009, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

The baby was born at 11:54 p.m. and weighed six pounds, 10.2 ounces and was 19.75 inches long.

Michael and Amy LaChance of Aiken announce the birth of their son, Gage Christian LaChance, born Oct. 17, 2009, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Grandparents are Ernie and Ann McFerrin of North Augusta; Joy Sanderlin of Aiken; Mike LaChance of Aiken and Annette Chambers of Aiken.