Roy Don “Donnie” Wann, Jr.
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1963-2024 Services for Roy Don “Donnie” Wann, Jr., 60, of Wills Point, were held Monday, March 18, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Jonathan Leach officiating.
March 2024
Town Hall Meeting on the Solar Eclipse held in Wills Point
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SUSAN HARRIS susan@vanzandtnews.com As the date of the eclipse approaches on Monday, April 8, it was pointed out during a recent Town Hall Meeting in Wills Point that it is crucial for businesses and residents to stay informed about the latest developments.
Garry Winn
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1956-2004 Services for Garry Winn were held on Saturday, March 23 at Hilliard Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth Meadows officiating. Visitation was held one hour before the service and a graveside service followed at Sand Flat Cemetery.
VZC Commissioners Court recognizes 28-year employee
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com A ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ was presented to Frances Hyde by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during their regular meeting March 27 on her retirement after 28 years of service as a part-time VZC Pct. 2 employee.
Betty Hawthorn Whitaker
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1939-2024 Betty Hawthorne Whitaker passed away March 16, 2024. She was born down the road from where she resided for the past 30-plus years.
Peggy Lou Petty
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1938-2024 A funeral service for Peggy Lou Petty, 85, of Canton, was held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, with Bro. Steve Glosup officiating.
Clarence Lynn Yarbrough
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1946-2024 Clarence Lynn Yarbrough was born September 11.1946, and passed Away March 22,2024. Services were Held March 30 at Hiett’s Lybrand Funeral Home in Edgewood..
SPCA removes 17 animals from VZC property
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On the morning of Friday, March 22, the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) of Texas Animal Cruelty Investigations (ACI) Unit removed 17 allegedly cruelly treated dogs from a property near Canton.
Van ISD to close for Solar Eclipse
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Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn made it official March 25 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board that the school district will cancel classes Monday, April 8 due to the Solar Eclipse event. Board member Michael Johnson was not in attendance.
VZC Citizen Sheriff Academy Program participants graduate
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The Van Zandt County Citizen Sheriff Academy Program (CSAP) provides you with an opportunity to experience the real world of law enforcement and what it is like to be a VZC sheriff’s deputy.
