October 2024

The East Texas Crisis Center received an honorary Texas Flag during the recent Republican Women of Van Zandt County monthly meeting from Texas House District 2 State Representative Jill Dutton for their work to combat the issue of domestic violence in VZC.

New Life Home Healthcare and Bridging the Gap of Van Zandt County in Wills Point will be honoring all who have served during a Veterans Day Breakfast Celebration scheduled from 9-11 a.m. Friday, Nov.

The Meals on Wheels Ministry is excited to announce the launch of their annual ‘Santas for Seniors’ program kicking off on Monday, Nov. 4.

Van ISD recently recognized the Class of 2023-2024 Van ISD Faculty and Staff Hall of Fame inductees prior to the start of the Oct. 11 Van Vandal varsity football game at Van’s Memorial Stadium. Inductees included Suzanne Braly, Judy Giles, David Goff, Danny Howell, and Cathy Wolf. Howell, who is deceased, was represented by his sister, Brenda Kellum. The inductees were honored with a reception at the Van High School Cafetorium prior to the recognition at the football stadium.

November 3, 1944 – October 21, 2024 Johnnie Laurin Bryant, longtime dedicated educator, passed away peacefully in his home on October 21, 2024, in Cranfills Gap, Texas. Born November 3, 1944, in Grand Saline to Gordon and Glenda Bryant, Johnnie attended Grand Saline schools through 11th grade and graduated from Van High School in 1963.

March 23, 1966 – October 3, 2024 Jeffe Hamilton, 58, of Terrell passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Dallas. He was born on March 23, 1966, to James and Odell Spencer Hamilton.

September 24, 1958 – October 14, 2024 Laurie Lynn Madsen, 66 of Dallas, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024. Arrangements were made under the direction of Hiett’s Lybrand Funeral Home.

November 6, 2002 – October 2, 2024 MMN2 Colby Lei Gay, 21, of St Mary’s, Georgia passed away on October 2, 2024. Colby was born in Plano on November 6, 2002, to Shaun Gay and Krystal Ogden Gay.