March 2025

Body A combined operation between the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Team, DEA, HSI (Homeland Security Investigations), along with Hunt County Deputies shut down a major illegal drug operation in Van Zandt County.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report for the time period of March 11-18. Trevor Paul Black, 33, Wills Point, Endanger to child, injury to child/elderly /disabled w inj.

Body A wanted felon was stopped by Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department patrol deputies resulting in additional charges being filed, according to VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Pete O’Reilly. Deputy Juan Cortez took a stolen vehicle report on March 10.

Body Bright Star Baptist Church, located at 6833 FM 1395, Wills Point, will be having Revival services March 30 through April 2 with Bro. Dennis Erwin preaching.

Body What could be better than having one state basketball champion in Martins Mill this season? How about two state champions?

Body City of Van Emergency Management Coordinator In February, the Van City Council held discussion and voted to call for a bond election for the purpose of replacing a decommissioned water well.

Body August 5, 1936 - March 11, 2025 Services for Ruby Williams, 88, of Fruitvale, were held Monday, March 17, 2025, at Main Street Baptist Church with Pastor Glen Null and Bro. Homer Morgan officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline.

Body January 30,1936-March 16, 2025 Funeral services for Mary Nan Spears, 89, of Terrell was scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial followed at Able Springs Cemetery.

Body December 28, 1974 - March 16, 2025 Leah Brooke Cherry, 50, of Edgewood passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Canton, surrounded by the love of her family.

Body July 16, 1947 - March 13, 2025 Services for Mr. Bobby Don Chitty, 77, of Grand Saline, were held Monday, March 17, 2025, at Riverside Mission Church, with Bro.