Central City News

EDITOR’S NOTE: He was the ugliest woman on TV but the Best Man in the City! Bill Simon, a strong Christian family man, nearly 60 years in business in Baton Rouge, his job was to keep us all moving, a faithful friend, he entered a room and brought laughter and good cheer, he never knew […]

He had a distinguished career at the highest level of Louisiana state government, serving for years as director of the State Civil Service Commission, a post in some ways more powerful than the governor.  He was known as a man of impeccable character who could not be bought or intimidated. Not only that but a […]

Ken Bush, a resident of Central, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at the age of 68. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on Feb. 9, 1956, to Edward “Billy” and Addie Ruth Beasley Bush. Ken completed his master’s degree in business at LSU and worked in industrial sales. Ken also served as the […]

Lynn Wayne Hernandez, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Slaughter, left this life while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 at age 85. Lynn was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a loyal brother. He was giving, a role model to many with a kind heart and […]

Jerry Dan Sanders Starkey, 79, of the City of Central passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Jerry and her identical twin sister were born on Christmas Day, 1944. Jerry met the love of her life, David Morgan Starkey, while attending Southeastern Louisiana University. She and David married on November 23, […]

Coach Lawrence H. Meares went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at the age of 96. Larry, resident of Slaughter, La., was born on Jan, 29, 1928, to Hurschel and May Meares. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. He is survived by his wife […]

 Jacklyn Bates Porta passed away at home, peacefully, on Saturday, Feb., 24, 2024 at the age of 90. She was born in Bogalusa to Ephraim and Aline Bates. She was a graduate of Bogalusa High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. She received a Masters of Education from LSU.  She was a long time educator beginning her […]

 Dorothy “June” Eisworth Theriot passed away at her home on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 at the age of 90. She was born in Baker to George Sr. and Minette Eisworth and was the oldest of four siblings. She resided in Central all her life.  June had poise, beauty, a heart of gold and was always […]

Alyssa Brooke Hollingsworth, 30, went to live forever with Jesus, after a brief illness, on July 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. We are certain that she is praising, singing, and dancing before the Lord. Our comfort comes from knowing that she is in His presence.  Alyssa was born in Baton Rouge on October […]

Jackson Blayne Griffin was born May 26, 2004 in Baton Rouge. He walked perfectly whole and completely healed into Heaven on June 24, 2023, after a courageous 2½-year battle with cancer. He was a fierce warrior who marched into that battle with a strength no one could match.  Jackson graduated from Central High School on […]