Central City News

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 […]

Tommy and Linda McCurley celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a surprise party at their camp in Port Barre, La. The couple have three sons, Joey and wife Sherrie McCurley of Denham Springs, Randy and wife Julie McCurley of Burleson, Texas and Jimmy and wife Jamie McCurley of Central. They have four grandchildren; Stephen, Chris, […]

Morris Eugene McDowell, 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at his home in Central. He served and defended his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He also served his community through the Central Masonic Lodge #442. Visitation was held at Seale Funeral home on Thursday, August 1, from 9 […]

Jacob Holaway and Amber Romero of Central are proud to announce the birth of their son Hayes Matthew Holaway. He was born on June 27, 2013 at Woman’s Hospital. He weighed seven pounds and eight ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mike and Joni Holaway of Central, Randy and Donna Le-Blanc of […]

Luke and Amber (Gayle) Le-Blanc of Watson are proud to announce the birth of their son, Corbin James. He was born on May 25, 2013 at Woman’s Hospital. He weighed seven pounds and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Jeri Chaney of Central, Randy and Diana LeBlanc of Baton Rouge and the late Walter […]

Jenna Leigh Henson and Lyle Garrett Cockerham, both of Central, will marry in a 7 p.m. ceremony on September 13, 2013 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Gary and Sally Henson of Central. She is the granddaughter of M.C. and Betty Henson of Pierre Part and the late Leo and […]

Patrick and Sheree Gerald of Central are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Kendall Patrick. Kendall was born Dec. 18, 2012, at Woman’s Hospital.  He weighed nine pounds and was 22 inches long. Proud grandparents are Kendall and Monique Gerald of Pride, Brenda and David Zeringue of Central, Wayne and Liz Barbin […]

Justin and Chelsea Smith of Central are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Mazie James. Mazie was born on May 30, 2013 at 5:45 p.m. at Woman’s Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds and 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Jim and Michelle Robertson of Central and Gary and Winona […]

Blair Naquin and Rory Green both of Baton Rouge, will marry in a 6 p.m. ceremony Aug. 9, 2013, at St. James Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Al Joseph Naquin of Central. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Smith, of Central and […]