April 2023

Judy Steadham, 72, and her husband, Steve, have two children, Stacey Ellis and Dr. Kyle Steadham.

Susan Spoor, 61, and her husband, Mike, have two children, Clayton and Candace. Spoor is retired.

Stacy Duff Shaw, 51, and her husband, Billy, have eight children; Dustin, Derrick, Dakota, Chelsey, Stone, Nathan, Jameria, and Kinley. She is employed as an OTR driver for BRS Enterprises L.L.C.

“I was born an Edgewood Bulldog, graduated in 1994, and have spent my life representing and promoting our wonderful school and community.” said Jody McPherson, 46. “Brandi and I have lived here for almost 20 years now, and we have enjoyed raising our children in a place that values education and supports the school district.

The Van Zandt County Republican Club will be sponsoring a candidate forum for all school board candidates in Van Zandt County beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, April 24.

The Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton has announced that it will be hosting a book fair and silent auction May 2-5. The book fair hours will be as follows: -Tuesday, May 2, and Wednesday, May 3: 9 a.m.

2022-2023 A celebration of life for Caselynn Renee Burch, three months, of Wills Point, was held on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. A burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery.

1952-2023 Services for Bobbie (Bob) Ray Hubbard, Jr., 71, of Canton, were held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Benjamin Plaster officiating. Interment was in Haven of Memories.

1934-2023 Funeral services for Billy “Waylon” Parker, 88, of Edgewood, were held on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Edgewood. A private family burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery.

1953-2023 A funeral service was held for Ronald Dale Stone, 69, of Lindale, at Lakeside Baptist Church in Canton, on Friday, April 21, 2023, with Dr. Mark Moore officiating.