Central City News

Jason Kennard and Lacey Smith are proud to announce the birth of their son, Lason Gerald.  He was welcomed home by brothers Jadon and Bryce and sister Peyton. Lason was born Oct. 22, 2012, at 6:55 p.m. at Woman’s Hospital.  He weighed seven pounds, three ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Glenda […]

Ryan and Dixie Meador of Pride are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lillian Kay.  She was welcomed home by big brother, Lucas James. Lillian was born 8:34 a.m. on Oct. 28, 2012, at Lane Memorial.  She weighed seven pounds, two ounces, and was 19.75 inches long. Grandparents are Bobby and Wendy Meador […]

Kirk Anthony Wallace passed away Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at his residence. He was a resident of Central and a millwright for Turner Industries. We have lost a father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.  We will miss Kirk’s beautiful smile and his humor, but are comforted in knowing that he is at peace. Kirk is […]

Joseph B. “J.B.” Blanchard, known by his friends as “J. Bonny,” passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at Harvest Manor Nursing Home.  He was 65, a resident of Central, a native of Napoleonville, and a US Army veteran. Visitation was at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, on Wednesday, Jan. 30 and on Thursday, Jan. […]

Nolan and Vicki Savoy of Greenwell Springs celebrated their 50th anniversary on Dec. 31, 2012.  They were honored at a party on Dec. 30 that was hosted by their children and spouses, Waldon and Dawn Robert of Gonzales, Dewitt and Belina Croswell of Greenwell Springs, and Aaron Savoy of Baton Rouge.  The Savoy’s grandchildren are […]

CENTRAL — Curtis and Edith Thompson of Central celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 29 at Snow’s Seafood Restaurant.  Hosts for the event were the honorees’ four children and spouses, Todd Thompson and Janice Bardsley, Darrell Thompson, Brad Thompson and Laurie Thompson, and Meleia Ott and Jimmy Ott.  Also attending were the honorees grandchildren, […]

JACKSON — Victoria Noel Crawford and Chase Jordan Weatherly, both of Central, were married Aug. 31, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Jackson Presbyterian Church in Jackson.  Caleb Crawford, brother of the bride, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Larry and Vickie Crawford of Central.  The groom is the son of Barry and Pam Weatherly […]

BATON ROUGE — Brooke Elaine Lee of Baton Rouge and Jeremy Scott Marshall of Central will marry in a 7 p.m. ceremony on Friday, March 1, 2013, at White Oak Plantation in Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Dr. Steve and Mrs. Paddy Lee of Baton Rouge.  She is the granddaughter of Mercedes […]

BATON ROUGE — Samantha Ragusa of Greenwell Springs and Chase Jarreau of Denham Springs will marry in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at White Oak Plantation in Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Ragusa, III of Greenwell Springs.  She is the granddaughter of Patricia […]

CENTRAL — A native of Doyle and long-time resident of Central, Dennis Lewis passed away at his home on Hooper Road. He was the owner of Lewis’ Wrecker Services, Inc. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Eula C. Lewis of Central; daughter, (Missy) Michelle Lewis and fiancé Kevin L. Keithly; grandson John […]