March 2024

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Incumbent Misty Stanberry avoided a potential runoff election with ease as she defeated two challengers, David Marshall and Jennifer Holcomb, to win another four-year term in office as the Van Zandt County Tax Assessor-Collector.

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com After losing in a special called election Jan. 30, Brent Money of Greenville rebounded March 5 to win the Republican Primary as he defeated Jill Dutton of Van in the three-county race for the Texas House District 2 seat.

One of the greatest moments arguably in the history of Martins Mill Lady Mustang basketball was witnessed March 2 by many in person at The Alamodome in San Antonio and on various social media posts, but one person who never saw the ball actually go through the basket at the buzzer was the one who made the game-winning shot. Lady Mustang freshman Kara Nixon took an inbounds pass in the final seconds of the tied state championship game against Nocona, raced the full length down the court, and laid the ball in against the backboard and in the basket at the buzzer as she was fouled and knocked down to the floor.

1941 - 2024 Services for Mrs. Anita Palmer Carroll, 82, of Canton, were held, Friday, March 8, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Kyle White officiating.

1947 – 2024 Joy Ann Flanagan Stuart was born March 15, 1947, in Charmco, West Virginia. She grew up and attended school in Nitro, West Virgina.

1940 – 2024 A Celebration of Life service was held for Sharon Bauman, 84, of Canton on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Crudgington and Bro.

1933 - 2024 Gladys Mae McBride, a cherished resident of Edgewood, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was 90 years old.

1933 - 2024 With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Jane G. Hogg, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, who passed away peacefully at her home in Forney, on February 27, 2024, at the age of 90.

1933 – 2024 Funeral services for Donna Ruth Shelby Kines, 67, of Edgewood, were held, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Visitation was one hour prior to service.