September 2021

Audrey Stinson

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Audrey Lane Stinson, 46, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on Sept. 19, 2021, in Tyler.
Audrey Stinson

Wheeler wins Contest No. 4

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With a winning percentage of 86, Mike Wheeler of Canton is the winner of Football Contest No. 4 in the Van Zandt News.

James Clair

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James Daniel Clair, 82, of Edgewood, Texas, passed away on Sept. 21, 2021, in Tyler.
James Clair

Running Eagles race in Mineola

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The Canton Running Eagle ran at the Mineola Nature Preserve Sept. 16, winning first overall in the varsity girls division and fifth overall in the varsity boys division.
Graycee Wilson, Favor Cantrell, Lana Stapleton, Kimber Holly and Olivia Freeman combined to finish first overall in the varsity girls division in Mineola Sept. 16. Courtesy photo

VZC has 1,397 active cases of COVID-19

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The Northeast Texas Public Health District reported that there have been 7,195 confirmed or probable cases (cases with a COVID-19 positive antigen test), including 4,274 confirmed cases and 2,921 probable cases as of Monday, Sept. 20, in Van Zandt County.

Delireen Autry

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Funeral services for Delireen Da’Pri Autry, 18, of Mesquite, TX, were held Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. The family requests that all attendees wear a mask at services. Burial was held at Greenwood Cemetery.