Central City News

BATON ROUGE — Angela Faye Erickson and Kevin Jacob Melancon, both of Central, will exchange vows in a 2 p.m. ceremony Saturday, March 31, 2012, at The Gatehouse in Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Ron Erickson of Central.  She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Erickson of […]

DENHAM SPRINGS — Lindsey McKey of Zachary and Blake Martin of Central will marry in a 5:30 p.m. ceremony Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Oakleigh House of Receptions in Denham Springs. The bride-elect is the daughter of Todd and Stephanie McKey of Zachary.  She is the granddaughter of Deloris Rushing of Zachary, Patricia Barthe […]

CENTRAL — Kristen Rose Tate and Derek Scot McKey were married in an evening ceremony Aug. 26, 2011, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.  Fr. Mike Moroney officiated. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Kathy Tate of Central.  She is the granddaughter of James and Pauline Tate of Baker and the late Howard and […]

CENTRAL — Elizabeth Christine Dispenza of Baton Rouge and Chad Lee Stevens of Central were married in a 7 p.m. ceremony on Nov. 4 at Elegant Memories on Frenchtown Road. The bride is the daughter of Patsy and Johnny Dispenza of Baton Rouge and Toni Tashiro of Baltimore, Md.  She is the granddaughter of James […]

Brian and Jayme Skelton, along with big sister Alexis, proudly announces the birth of their son and brother, Brody Dale. Brody was born at Woman’s Hospital on Oct. 19, 2011, at 12:42 p.m.  He weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Clay and Brenda Jenkins of Patterson, Pam Skelton […]

Cody and Brittany (Couvillon) Coston are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Sophia Lynn.  Sophie was born Dec. 31, 2011, at 9:36 p.m.  She weighed six pounds, five ounces, and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Steve and Tina Coston, Dana and the late Tony Couvillon, all of Central.  Sophie’s godparents are […]

NEW ORLEANS — Kristen Sutton was surprised by the proposal of marriage by Blaine Todd aboard the Carnival cruise ship, “Conquest,” on April 2, 2010, off Cozumel, Mexico. Wedding vows were exchanged Jan. 14 at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. Kristen is the daughter of Cynthia Sutton and the late Stephen A. Sutton of […]

Dorothy Melancon of Greenwell Springs celebrated her 90th birthday at a celebration dinner at Don’s Seafood Sunday, Jan. 15.  Fifty friends and family members attended the gala event.  Dorothy, better known as “Dot,” was born Jan. 12, 1922.  She invited everyone back next year same time, same place for another joyous celebration.    

Kyle Rhodes and Kristi Viola are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Charleigh Ann. Charleigh was born Nov. 31, 2011.  She weighed four pounds, 13 ounces, and was 17.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Matt and Rhodes and Charles and Tracy Viola.  

Wesley and Ashley (Watson) Naul of Walker are proud to announce the birth of their son, William Isaac. William was born Oct. 22, 2012, at 8:51 a.m. at Woman’s Hospital.  He weighed seven pounds, eight ounces, and was 20.25 inches long. Proud grandparents are Brent and Lisa Watson of Denham Springs and Bernie and Gail […]