June 2023

Loetta Gandy Nerren

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1926 - 2023 Services for Loetta Gandy Nerren, 96, of Canton, were held Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. Interment was at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.
Loetta Gandy Nerren

Perry “Nick” Earl Salisbury

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1946-2023 Funeral services for Perry “Nick” Earl Salisbury, 76, of Greenville, were held Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Visitation was held one hour prior to service time.

James Truitt “Jim” Harrelson

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1933-2023 James Truitt “Jim” Harrelson passed away on June 10, 2023, in Sulphur Springs after a short hospital stay. Jim was born on Feb.
James Truitt “Jim” Harrelson

Ernest Moore

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1946-2023 It is with heavy heart we announce that Ernest Moore, 77, of Canton passed away on June 4, 2023, from natural causes. Born in Alabama to Walker and Edna on May 3, 1946, Ernest was a veteran of the U.S.

Barbara “Gay” Floyd

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1937-2023 A celebration of life was held for Gay Floyd on Monday June 19, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Edom. Barbara Gay Floyd was born Sept.
Barbara “Gay” Floyd

J.L. Peace

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1933-2023 A funeral service for J. L.
J.L. Peace

Brandon Wade Skinner

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1997 - 2023 On Oct. 4, 1997, a legend was born to Kenneth White and Susan Skinner.
Brandon Wade Skinner

Van High School journalism students visit New York City

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A group of Van High School journalism students recently returned from a five-day trip to New York City that began on May 30. From walking the Brooklyn Bridge to climbing the stairs to the crown of the Statue of Liberty and from the One World Observatory to the Edge, students We were so lucky to be able to take this amazing journey.
Touring the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, the 9/11 Memorial, and experiencing a Broadway play were among the life-long memories that a group of Van High School journalism students witnessed during a recent five-day trip to New York City that began May 30. Courtesy photo

Sculpture unveiled during downtown Canton ceremony

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Treasures from the past were featured in a horseshoe sculpture that was officially unveiled by the City of Canton during a special outdoor ceremony June 9 near downtown Canton. The sculpture, meticulously crafted by Van Zandt County artist Jon Wiley Keen, was unveiled during the ceremony at the intersection of State Highway 64 and Grand Saline Street.
Van Zandt County artist Jon Wiley Keen stands with Canton Mayor Lou Ann Everett as a horseshoe sculpture was unveiled June 9 during a special ceremony at the intersection of State Highway 64 and Grand Saline Street. Photo by David Barber