July 2024

Body May 30, 1935 – July 6, 2024 Morris Lee “Booger” Williams, 89, of Wills Point, peacefully passed away on July 6, 2024, in Wills Point. Born on May 30, 1935, in Fair Play.

Body June 1, 1965 – July 10,2024 Lynne Marie Hood (Nation) of Edgewood, passed away on July 10, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on June 1, 1965, in Dallas, Lynne was known for her loving, caring, kind, strong, faithful, and generous spirit, truly a friend to all who knew her.

Body October 25, 1958 – July 6, 2024 Cynthia Darr Pinson, 65, of Kingston, Oklahoma passed away on July 6, 2024, Cynthia was born on October 25, 1958, in Fort Worth to the late Joe and Gwendolyn Rae Taylor Darr.

Body June 26, 1942 – June 29, 2024 Charlotte Rose (Butler) Brown passed away and went to Heaven on June 29, 2024. She was born June 26, 1942, in Wills Point to Clarence and Lorene (Pittman) Butler and was a proud graduate of Canton High School.

Body June 21, 1947 – July 13, 2024 Mrs. Barbara Feagin Vess “Bobbie”, 77, of Grand Saline, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Grand Saline, surrounded by her family.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following three major storms that struck Van Zandt County during the time period of April 26 through June 5, options for debris collection and removal were discussed by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting July 3.

Body The Van Community Library’s Summer Reading Program was in full swing on Wednesday, July 3.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from June 2-June 9. Patrick Shane Balys, 39, Wills Point, assaulting and injuring a family member and resisting arrest.

Body Van Zandt County Historical Commission Publicity Chairperson The Van Zandt County Historical Commission presented an appreciation plaque to Henry King Hallman and his company, Hallman Memorials, on July 8 at the company’s office in Wills Point.