Central City News

CELEBRATING 62 YEARS TOGETHER — On Sunday, June 3, 2012, J.T. and Jeanne Landaiche celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary with a dinner alongside their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  The Landaiches’ became life long residents of Central not long after exchanging vows when the roads were gravel and neighbors were through the woods.  

Cody and Lindsey (Sharpe) Meyers are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Layla Anne. Layla was born March 21, 2012, at 7:19 p.m.  She was seven pounds, three ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Phyllis Sharpe of Central, Bill Sharpe of Ethel, and Marty and Judy Meyers of Central.  

Tony and Ginny (Barr) Wallette are pleased to announce the birth of their second son, William Vincent “Will.”  He was welcomed home by his big brother, Jack. Will was born Jan. 31, 2012, in Austin, Texas.  He weighed eight pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Cameron and Marcia Barr of […]

BATON ROUGE — Angela Faye Erickson and Kevin Jacob Melancon were married in an afternoon ceremony on March 31, 2012, at The Gatehouse in Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Erickson of Central.  She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Erickson of Minnesota, Mr. Marcus Scarbrough of […]

NEW ORLEANS — Tara LeBlanc and Jeffrey Wilhite were married Dec. 17, 2011, at Our Lady of Guadelupe Church on Rampart St. in New Orleans with Fr. Anthony Rigoli as the officiant. Tara is the daughter of Rhett and Susan LeBlanc of Greenwell Springs.  She is a graduate of Louisiana State University, Louisiana State University […]

ST. LUCIA, West Indies — Roxy Boone and Kameron Tate will exchange vows in an 11 a.m. ceremony Thursday, June 21, 2012, on the island of St. Lucia. The bride-elect is the daughter of Danny and Shanna Carpenter of North Carolina.  She is the granddaughter of Aylene and the late Gene Davis of North Carolina. […]

BATON ROUGE — Kristin Elayne Martello and Seth Tyler Prestridge were married in an evening ceremony on Nov. 4, 2011, at The Gatehouse in Baton Rouge. The bride is the daughter of Darla Day of Denham Springs.  The groom is the son of Owen Prestridge of Central and Joy Hall of Slaughter. The bride was […]

CENTRAL — Ashley Nicole Sheridon of Slaughter and Brad Daniel Davis of Central will marry in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony Friday, June 1, 2012, at Zoar Baptist Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Joe and Tanya Sheridon of Slaughter.  She is the granddaughter of Rose Pate of Slaughter and the late Jerald Pate and […]

Megan and Steven Jenny are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Harper Lelide. Harper was born Feb. 8, 2012.  She weighed five pounds, 10 ounces, and was 17.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mary and Mark Legendre of Central and Kathy and Bruce Jenny of Baton Rouge.  

Doug and Jennifer (Cockerham) Richard are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Weston Douglas.  He was welcomed home by his sister, Paisley. Weston was born Feb. 17, 2012, at 12:28 p.m.  He was eight pounds, three ounces, and 20-1/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Tony “Big Daddy” and Jeannine “Weezer” Cockerham of Central […]