July 2023

Respected Van Zandt County Veterinarian and former Texas House District 2 candidate, Buck VanTrease announced his support for Jill Dutton in the November 7 Special Election. “I am proud to endorse fearless conservative Jill Dutton in the special election for House District 2,” said VanTrease.

We all know how it feels to have done it. We wanted to be brave, but at the last minute we pulled up stakes and ran for the hills.

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, serves as a beacon of hope amid the increasing political divisiveness that threatens our nation’s unity.

1929-2023 Floyd Glynn George was born on July 5, 1929, to parents Floyd Cleburine and Lillie (Hill) George. He passed away March 22, 2023.

1935 - 2023 Services for Mr. Dale Cobern, “Papadale,” 88, of Grand Saline, was held Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Roundflat Pentecostal Church, with Bro.

1946 – 2023 Services for Mr. James A.

1939 – 2023 Funeral services to celebrate the life of Rosa Curtis Davis was held on July 27, 2023, Thursday at Russell Memorial Methodist Church. Rosa will be laid to rest, next to her husband, at White Rose Cemetery.

1982 - 2023 A memorial service for Jason Adam Hoedebeck, 41, of Canton, was held on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point.

1961 – 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bradley Karl Doering, a beloved member of the Roanoke community. He was honored for his life and his memory was celebrated at the memorial services, which was held on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

1937 – 2023 Funeral services for James Donald Dolberry, 86, of Plano, was held Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Prestonwood Baptist Church Chapel in Plano. Visitation took place one hour prior to the service.