March 2023

ETHAN ADAMS news@vanzandtnews.com A Van Zandt County woman who previously served in various roles at Lakeside Baptist Church in Canton has been indicted by the VZC grand jury on a second-degree felony charge of theft from a non-profit. Donna Corey Drake was booked into a Van Zandt County Jail March 17 on charges that she stole thousands of dollars from Lakeside Baptist Church over an almost four-year span between 2018 to 2022.

A packed house was in attendance to hear discussion regarding election equipment options and the continued use of paper ballots during the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court March 15.

A two-vehicle accident approximately four miles southwest of Quitman resulted in the passing of two individuals March 26, including a 17-year old Alba resident and a 69year old Quitman resident. According to information released by the Texas Department of Public Safety, the accident occurred at approximately 6:15 p.m.

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds all eligible Texas voters to make sure they are registered to vote by Thursday, April 6 to vote in the May 6 local elections across the State of Texas. Not all local governmental entities will be holding elections on May 6, and Texas voters should check with their county elections office for more information on which municipalities, school districts, and other local political subdivisions will be holding elections.

1958-2023 Services for Mr. Ray Chandler, 64, of Grand Saline, were held on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Bartley Funeral Home.Interment was in Woodside Cemetery.

1951-2023 Richard Devon Simmons, 71, of Edgewood, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at his home. Richard was born on Dec.