August 2022
Alyssa Beth Flores
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Alyssa Beth Flores, 22, of Wills Point, tragically passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. Alyssa was born on November 18, 1999, in Dallas.
Facilities update presented to VISD Board
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DAVID BARBER An update on a number of summer projects at different campuses was presented to members of the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting Aug. 15.
Nina “Maureen” Mayer
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A celebration of life for Nina “Maureen” Mayer, 77, of Edgewood, was held Friday, August 26, 2022, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Canton.
Canton girl carries on family’s thoughtful tradition
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A local five-year-old received her first haircut this past Sunday, and it was a little more special than the average back to school trim. Claire Cockreham of Canton, who starts kindergarten this month, had been growing out her hair since she was born with the intention to donate to Locks of Love.
Betty Youngblood Edwards
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Betty Youngblood Edwards, 93, passed away on August 16, 2022, in Rockwall. Betty was born on October 24, 1928, in Wills Point to David and Lucille Youngblood, where she was raised and attended Wills Point schools.
Goldie Kay Quisenberry
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Funeral services for Goldie Kay Quisenberry, 57, of Wills Point, were held Monday, August 22, 2022, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial followed at White Rose Cemetery.
Commissioners discuss General Election
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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Appointments and notices regarding items dealing with the Tuesday, Nov. 8 General Election dominated a seven-minute special called meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Aug.