November 2023

Joe Bob Burns

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

Judy Heard Whatley

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

Elizabeth Melvina Dupuis

Body 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.
Elizabeth Melvina Dupuis

Doris Armstrong Dossett

Body 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.
Doris Armstrong Dossett

Vandals end season with Area championship loss to Aubrey

Body 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.
A host of Van Vandal defenders (dark uniforms) bring down an Aubrey Chapparal defender during a running play in the Nov. 17 Class 4A, Division 2, Area Championship game played at Royse City. Among those in on the tackle were Armando Lozano (50), Logan Fattig (0), Colton Miller (20), and Tuff Arozamena (22).The Vandals’ season came to a close at the hands of Aubrey, 35-14. Van finished their 2023 season at 8-4. Photo courtesy of Jillian Veader of the Van High School Journalism Department

Christmas shopping for the outdoors person

Body 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.
It’s time to think ahead and shop for the outdoor person on your list. Do they need a new cast iron skillet or possibly an electric smoker? How about a kit for starting a campfire anywhere? Luke’s column this week might help you decide. Photo by Luke Clayton

Blackwell House Christmas Open House set for Dec. 7

Body 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.