December 2021

Joyce Leen Box

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A funeral service was held for Joyce Leen Box, 91, of Ben Wheeler, on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home with Dr.
Joyce Leen Box

Judith Juanell Gradick Putman

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Judith Juanell Gradick Putnam was born March 21, 1944, in Dallas, to the late Fletcher Jefferson Gradick and Evelyn Prue Becknell Gradick. She was a resident of Canton and worked in accounting. Judy passed away at the age of 77 on Dec. 26, 2021, in Tyler.
Judith Juanell Gradick Putman

Brinda Kay Shifflett

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Brinda peacefully entered Heaven at the age of 74 on Dec. 22, 2021, in Dallas.
Brinda Kay Shifflett

Joyce Marie Moore Hathcock

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Services for Joyce Marie Moore Hathcock, 77, of Grand Saline, were held Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at Bartley Funeral Home in Grand Saline, with Bro. Eddie Paul Stanley officiating. Interment was in Silver Lake Cemetery, Grand Saline.
Joyce Marie Moore Hathcock

Tina Loretta Parker

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Tina Loretta Parker, founder of Tina’s Hair Affaire and co-founder of Suzzette’s Cabin Candles, died on Dec. 17, 2021, in Athens.
Tina Loretta Parker

Martha E. Lide

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A funeral service was held for Martha E. Lide, 86, of Canton, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Roberson officiating. Martha went home to the Lord on Dec. 15, 2021, in Tyler.
Martha E. Lide

2022 Cheers to a NEW YEAR

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Glimpse back into 2021 to see what captured the top headlines in the news and sports around the county. From new festivals, expansion, along with numerous events happening in Van Zandt County, the year was one to remember. As we forge on into a new year, the staff at Van Zandt Newspapers invite you to step back into the past as 2022 approaches.
2022 Cheers to a NEW YEAR

Jose R. Hernandez

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Jose R. Hernandez, 64, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, in Irving. Jose was born on April 8, 1957, in El Salvador. Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at St. Luke Catholic Church in Wills Point. Burial was at White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point. Online condolences may be made at allanfullerfunearlhome.com.

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Dec. 21-29.