Central City News

CENTRAL — Long-time Central resident Helen Easley Hodges celebrated her 92nd birthday last Saturday surrounded by her children and close friends at Sammy’s. Mrs. Hodges has four children, 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.  She is in good health and still drives.  Her grandchildren and other family members held a party earlier.  

Heath and Julia (Mott) Starns of Central are proud to announce the birth of their son, Grady James. Grady was born May 17, 2011, at 11:20 a.m. at Woman’s Hospital.  He weighed seven pounds, two ounces, and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Gary and Gigi Starns of Central and the late James Mott […]

Trent and Janee (Wilson) Allen are proud to announce the birth of their baby boy, Jude Morrison.  He was welcomed home by proud big sister, Parker Ann. Jude was born at Woman’s Hospital on June 13, 2011, at 9:53 p.m.  He weighed seven pounds, 11.4 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Janice […]

Jeff and Romy Messer are proud to announce the birth of their second son, James Ryan.  He was welcomed home by his brother, Jarred Randall. James was born March 29, 2011, at Woman’s Hospital.  He weighed seven pounds and 3.7 ounces. Proud grandparents are Randy and Judy Messer of Central.  Great-grandmothers are Mary Jo Messer […]

Brian and Lindsey (Templet) Allen, both of Central, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Maci Marie. Maci arrived on April 16, 2011, at 4:16 p.m. at Woman’s Hospital.  She weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Central residents Bobby and Patti Templet and A.M. and Barbara […]

“For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.  I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.”  Psalm 116:8-9. Gale Yvette Watts Macanas, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Sherman, Texas, was born on Feb. 8, 1945.  She went home to […]

BATON ROUGE — Lindsey Warner Hill and Neal Andrew Cotton, both of Baton Rouge, were married in a 2 p.m. ceremony June 4, 2011, at First Presbyterian Church in Baton Rouge.  Rev. Whitney Alexander and Hans Googer officiated. The bride is the daughter of Weldon and Carol Hill of Baton Rouge.  She is the granddaughter […]

CENTRAL — He was a well-respected “true servant” who never met a stranger and had a genuinely quick smile and handshake for everyone. A native and resident of the Central community of Baton Rouge, Donald Ray passed away Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 74, born […]

Lois Sternberger Blache, 84, of Greenwell Springs passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was a native of New Orleans. A memorial service was held at Miracle Place, Central on Friday, Aug. 5, conducted by Pastor Paul Pierce. She is survived by her sons, Albert N. Blache, Jr. […]

CENTRAL — Local high school reunions coming up include:   Saturday, Sept. 17 Central High Class of 1991 7 to 10 p.m. The Central High Class of 1991 will hold its 20-year reunion at The Roux House, 143 3rd Street in Baton Rouge.  Tickets are $25.  Visit www.classcreator.com/Baton-Rouge-LA-Central-1991 to register and purchase tickets.  For information, […]