November 2023

Twelve hay producers in Van Zandt County were recognized for their efforts Nov. 2 during the annual VZC Hay Evaluation Clinic and Auction at the VZC Farm Bureau building in Canton.

During a civil custody hearing Nov. 1 at the Van Zandt County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Courthouse in Ben Wheeler, VZC Pct. 4 JP Scott Shinn awarded the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) of Texas custody of 17 dogs and one cat seized from a VZC property on Oct. 26.

Since 1993, Van Zandt County residents have been a part of ‘Operation Christmas Child,’ a project of Samaritan’s Purse that shares the true meaning of Christmas with children in need around the world.

Republicans Brent Money of Greenville and Jill Dutton of Van will be competing in a runoff election Saturday, Dec. 9 after neither candidate was able to gain at least 50 percent of the vote during the Nov. 7 General Election.

1947-2023 Jo Ellen Ballard, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, at the age of 76.

1947-2023 A celebration of life service for Sue Anne Humphries Mullen, 75, of Royse City, formerly of Edgewood, was held Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point.

1927-2023 A memorial service for Bobby Dudley Conner, 96, of Canton, will be held 2 pm Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, at Victory Church in Canton with Dr.

1936-2023 Visitation for Belva Jean Crider, 87, of Tyler, was held on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline.