November 2024

Republican Club of Van Zandt County President Over many years now, our Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Department has struggled to keep personnel and even more glaring than that is being able to keep a sheriff for more than one election cycle.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com During a 10-minute special called meeting Nov. 19, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court officially canvassed the Nov.

November 26, 1934 – October 18, 2024 Jerry Jo Burkett, age 89, went home to be with Jesus on October 18, 2024, passing peacefully in the comfort of her residence at the Hacienda at Georgetown. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many.

1947-2024 Vicki Poston (Cook), aged 77, passed away on Nov. 13, 2024, in Dallas, after a short battle with cancer.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Nov. 5 through Nov.12.William Bennett, 54, Wills Point, Intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury.Christopher Crutcher, 37, Edgewood, Violation of a bond or protective order.Cecil Huff , 53, Van,...

January 20, 1943 – November 7, 2024 A Celebration of Life for Mr. Jerry “Red” Bolin, 81, of Grand Saline, was scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro.

May 17, 1937 – November 1, 2024 Dora “Jean” Gayler 87 of Wills Point passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, in Greenville. Her cremation arrangements are under the care of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home, with her ashes to be interred alongside her beloved husband, Dan, at White Rose Cemetery.

October 14, 1943 – November 13, 2024 William Joe McManus, 81, of Edgewood passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2024. His cremation services are being handled by Hiett’s Lybrand Funeral Home, with no services currently planned.