November 2023

1927-2023 Joe Bob Burns, 96, of Canton, passed away on Nov. 17, 2023.

1955-2023 A memorial service was held for Judy Heard Whatley, Oct. 12, 2023, in Goliad, Texas.

1932-2023 Services for Elizabeth Melvina Dupuis, 91, of Wills Point, were held Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Rev.

1932-2023 Doris Armstrong Dossett passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2023, at Crestwood Rehabilitation Center where she had been a resident for 18 months.

In a battle of Van Zandt County rivals Nov. 14, the Canton Eagles ran past the Grand Saline Indians, 67-46, in Canton.

Hopes of moving on to the regional semifinal round of the Class 4A, Division 2, state football playoffs came to an end for the Van Vandals Nov. 17 as they lost to the Aubrey Chapparals, 35-14, in the Area Championship game at Royse City.

For the past 38 years, sometime around the end of November, I’ve listed some gift ideas for the sportsperson on your list. Some items, such as the Smokin Tex electric smoker (www.smokintex.com) is at the top of the list every year because the majority of my friends are outdoors people and they all like cooking the fruits of their hunts/fishing trips and I consider a good smoker as essential gear. But there are other items that you might not find on the shelves of box stores that are equally useful. This week, I’ll give some ideas that might help make your shopping easier. Many you will need to order so that’s the reason I write this column several weeks before the big day.

The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, originally scheduled for Nov. 21, has been postponed until Friday, Dec.

The Canton Museum Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Annual Blackwell House Christmas Open House is being held this year from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec.