October 2023

1937-2023 Joyce Faye Hosick, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2023, in her hometown of Wills Point.

While most Halloween events and fall festivals have concluded in Van Zandt County, there are a few still remaining on the schedule over the coming days including the following: Wills Point BOO on the Bricks The Wills Point BOO on the Bricks is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in downtown Wills Point.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 17-Oct.

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1941-2023 Flora Alene Causey, 82, died on Oct. 22, 2023, after a long and full life.

DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com During a special called meeting Oct. 23, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted 3-1 to purchase radio units for volunteer fire departments in VZC who do not have available funding.

1964-2023 Janey Cay Payne, 59, of Edgewood, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at her home.

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Tierra Prunty, having been diagnosed with breast Cancer in 2020, was a challenge in itself, but having it during a COVID epidemic made it even more challenging. There wasn’t anyone in the waiting room, holding her hand and no one was therewhen she got out of surgery.

STAFF REPORTS Through the end of the business day Oct. 25, a total of 891 voted during early voting for the Nov.