June 2023

1958-2023 Joe Charles Maner, Jr. of Wills Point passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, with his wife by his side.

1948 -2023 Ronald Lee Swanson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away at his home on June 10, 2023, at the age of 75. His life was honored and celebrated during the funeral services, which were held Thursday, June 15, at the DFW National Cemetery.

1929 -2023 Graveside services to honor the life of Sybil Clements, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, were held Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. Arrangements were under the care of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home..

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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Activities around Van Zandt County to celebrate the Fourth of July will begin Saturday, June 24, in Van and continue Tuesday, July 4, in Canton. Van Preparations are continuing for the City of Van’s seventh annual Van Freedom Boom celebration from 5-10 p.m.

DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a closed executive session at the conclusion of their regular monthly meeting June 8, the Van City Council announced the appointment of a new council member. Van resident Laura Duncan, who is employed with Texas Bank & Trust in Lindale, was named to replace former council member Melissa Rust in Place #4.

Family research is about more than names and dates. It can yield information on one’s health. At the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society’s regular meeting on Saturday, June 24, at 2 p.m., the speaker, LaDonna Garner, will give the presentation “Recording Family Health History.”

The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Department is mourning the loss of a deputy who was killed in a two-vehicle accident June 11 on State Highway 198 near the Phalba Community in VZC. According to VZC Sheriff’s Department Deputy Erin Mc-Leaish, on Sunday, June 11, at approximately 4:14 p.m., Sgt.

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to ETCOG for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021.

Activities for the 2023 Summer Reading Program at the Van Zandt County/ Sarah Norman Library in Canton were recently announced by library officials. The theme of this year’s Summer Reading Program is ‘All Together Now: Unity, Friendship, and Kindness.’ Those attending the activities are asked to RSVP at 903-567-4276.