April 2023

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.” The only voting location, Early Voting or Election Day, for the election is at the Holly Springs United Methodist Church in Martins Mill.

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.

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. 3 Commissioner Keith Pearson April 26 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.

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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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.

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.

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

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. Edgewood ISD School board positions in Edgewood currently held by Jody McPherson (Place 6) and Judy Steadham (Place 7) are up for election in 2023.

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.