August 2024

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society held its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, August 24 at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library in Canton. VZC Genealogical Society President Carrie Woolverton and others at the meeting spoke of their sorrow at the recent death of Lawrence O.

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Dear Editor: Van Zandt County owes a great debt of gratitude to the Van Zandt County Historical Commission for their many years of work to preserve our county history. VZC Historical Commission President Elvis Allen, members Sherrie Archer and Tim West, and the entire commission have served us very well, and a special recognition to them and to our VZC Commissioners Court for their relentless work to preserve our courthouse.

Texas District 2 State Representative Northeast Texas is one of the fastest growing regions in Texas and freight by rail will play an essential role to our economy, job growth, and transportation safety.

August 31, 1938 – August 16, 2024 A Celebration of Life service for Patrick Ferrell King, 85, of Canton was held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Colfax United Methodist Church, under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home, with Rev. Roy James and Rev.

June 3, 1944 – August 19,2024 Betty Jane Pettigrew, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 80 years old.

November 26, 1949 – July 29, 2024 John went to his heavenly home on July 29, 2024, in Tyler. He was born on November 26, 1949, in Des Arc, Arkansas to William Henry Dunlap and TruVere Haas Dunlap.

November 15, 1940 – August 19, 2024 Funeral Services for Johnny Rogers, 83, of Wills Point were held Friday, August 23, 2024, at Hiett’s Lybrand Funeral Home In Wills Point. Visitation was held two hours prior to the service..

December 8, 1996 – August 24, 2024 Services for Arthur Dewayne Sirmans, 27, of Grand Saline were held Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home. Interment was in Creagleville Cemetery.