April 2023

Body A special called election for Van Zandt County Emergency Services District #3 is scheduled for Saturday, May 6. The proposition on the ballot reads, “the adoption of a local sales and use tax in VZC ESD #3 at the rate of two percent.

Body 1924-2023 Funeral services for Wanda Jean Patterson, 98, of Terrell, were held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Visitation was held one hour prior to service.

Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com An update on drainage issues at the Van Zandt County East Annex property on State Highway 64, east of the VZC Courthouse in Canton, was presented by VZC Pct.

Body 1956-2023 Funeral services for Jandel Pulcher, 67, Wills Point, were held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point.

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Body 1936-2023 Celebration of Life services for William Darrell West, 87, of Ben Wheeler, were held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Jimi Heslop officiating.

Body 1936-2023 Michael Arthur Newby, 86, of Canton, passed away on April 21, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 8, 1936, in Graham, to Gilbert Arthur and Zuma Beatrice Irene Veal Newby.

Body 1944-2023 Services for Phil W. Brown, 78, of Grand Saline, were held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro.

Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Early voting continues through Tuesday, May 2, in several city and school elections throughout Van Zandt County with Election Day scheduled for Saturday, May 6.

Body 1953-2023 Funeral services for Susan Kay Bates, 69, of Wills Point, were held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Visitation was held one hour prior to service time.