Central City News

Brad and Lindsey (Jones) Donaldson are proud to announce the birth of their son, Blake Roberts. Blake was born Jan. 30, 2012, at 11:30 a.m.  He weighed nine pounds, two ounces, and was 22.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Larry and Lisa Donaldson of Central and Linda Jones and the late Osce Roberts Jones, Jr. […]

Jason and Heather Allen of Central are proud to announce the birth of their son, Micah Shane.  He was welcomed home by his brother, Caleb and sister, Gabby. Micah was born on Nov. 24, 2011.  He weighed six pounds, nine ounces, and was 22 inches long. Proud grandparents are Martin and Tammie Woolfork of Central […]

Cory and Haley (Torres) Smith are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Brynley Claire. Brynley was born at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge on Feb. 27, 2012.  She weighed nine pounds, five ounces, and was 22 inches long. Proud grandparents are Kenny and Traci Torres of Denham Springs, Debbie Craven of […]

DENHAM SPRINGS — Jennifer Amanda Boley of Walker and Micah James Sibley of Pride will marry in a 7 p.m. ceremony Saturday, May 19, 2012, at The Oakleigh House n Denham Springs. The bride-elect is the daughter of James and Mona Boley of Walker.  She is the granddaughter of Gertrude Boley Vansickle, the late John […]

BATON ROUGE — Curt Kelley and Brooke Ballard will marry in a 5 p.m. ceremony Friday, June 1, 2012, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Beth Orillion of Central and Brad Ballard of Maurepas.  She is the granddaughter of Frances Calamia and the late Louis Calamia […]

Barry Reed “BR or Buck” Smith passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at OLOL.  He was 65, a native of Central and a resident of Pride.  BR was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Teddy Smith and Billy C. Smith, and his daughter Anna Smith Saucier. He is survived by his long-time […]

CENTRAL — Mr. and Mrs. Roy Noble of Central announce the engagement of their granddaughter, Erica “Cali” Lee to Blake Torina, both of Central. Family and friends from California and Louisiana were present to celebrate the event March 18, 2012, at the home of Carl Torina of Central. The couple plan to tie the knot […]

ST. FRANCISVILLE — Cody Massey of Vicksburg, Miss. will marry Jamie Stevens of Baton Rouge in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony April 21, 2012, at Desert Plantation in St. Francisville. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ken and Deana Stevens of Baton Rouge.  She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clyde C. Stevens […]

“Well done, good and faithful servant! Come and share your Master’s happiness. Matthew 25:21” Fred Wayne Rogers, 90, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Central, Tuesday, March 13, 2012. He was born in Fairbanks, Aug. 24, 1921, to Fred Odom and Rilla Howard Rogers, grew […]

Glenda H. Epperson, 70, a resident of Baker left this earth to spend an eternity with our Lord and Savior and meet her loved ones in Heaven Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at her residence surrounded by loved ones. Visitation was at Baker First United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 10 and memorial service was conducted […]