Central City News

Danielle Denise Vicknair of Robert, Louisiana and  Derek Joseph Hebert of Central were married on October 19, 2013 at Albany Plantation in Albany, Louisiana. Pastor Andy Stafford officiated. The bride is the daughter of David and Darla Vicknair of Robert. She is the granddaughter of the late Rose Ann Vicknair and Woody Vicknair of Hammond […]

Don and Faye Cockerham celebrated their 62nd anniversary on November 23, 2013. They were married in 1951 at the Monte Sano Presbyterian Church in Baton Rouge. Mrs Cockerham is the former Anita Faye Devall of Istrouma. A longtime residents of Baker, the couple currently resides in Central. In attendance were their four children, Sarah Ruiz […]

Tiffany Nelson of Zachary and Corey Plunket of Central were married on November 9, 2013 in a 5 p.m. ceremony at Galilee Baptist Church. The wedding was officiated by Bro. Ron Lowery. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Annette Nelson of Zachary. She is the granddaughter of Wayne and Joyce Adams of Zachary […]

Former Baker Mayor and State Sen. Mike Cross passed away Nov. 18 after a battle with cancer. Cross, who was the father of six, served on the Baker City Council for four years, as mayor for five years, and in the Louisiana Senate for nearly 16 years.  He was one of the last of the […]

Doris Rowlett Jenkins, 91, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 17, 2013, at 7:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, where she was recuperating from a heart attack. She was born March 4, 1922, in Houston, Texas. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She is survived by her son, […]

Gordon Hebert Hutchinson, Sr. was born on October 29, 1921 in Tickfaw, Louisiana, and passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior and to be with his beloved wife, Virgie on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. He was 91 years of age. A respected business and community leader, he was the owner of Hutchinson Tires, and […]

Travis and Jana (Orgeron) Watson of Pride are proud to announce the birth of their son Bradlee Michael Watson. He was born on June 30, 2013 at Woman’s Hospital. He weighed seven pounds 12 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Roger and Karen Watson, Glenny Seymore, and Harold and Janet Orgeron all […]

Rachelle Kusch and David Stauss, both of Central, were married in a 1 p.m. ceremony April 20 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Greenwell Springs. Deacon Robert Kusch, father of the bride, and the Rev. Michael Moroney officiated. The bride is the daughter of Deacon and Mrs. Robert Kusch of Central. She is the granddaughter […]

Carlee Claire Wilson of Central and Coby Dustin Norman of Garner, were married in a 5 p.m. ceremony July 13, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Pineville. Dr. Stewart Holloway officiated. The bride is the daughter of Chuck and Jean Wilson of Central. She is the granddaughter of Billy and Gloria Rayborn of Watson, Betty […]

Long-time Central resident, Mr. John Purpera, Sr., celebrated his 101th birthday on August 22, 2013. He has five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and this year his first great-great granddaughter was born.  He’s still active, still driving, and still cuts his hedges. He has always kept his life simple and enjoys the little things in life. He […]