March 2025

Robert Luther Milam II

November 30, 1943- March 7, 2025 Robert Luther Milam II was born in Dallas on November 30, 1943, to Clarence Sidney Milam and Eleanor Faust Milam. He succumbed to an aggressive cancer odyssey which began on February 10 and ended with his death on March 7, 2025.
Robert Luther Milam II

Kasey Lynn King

June 20, 1981- March 16, 2025 A celebration of life for Kasey Lynn King, 43, of Wills Point was held Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center in Terrell. Services were under the direction of Hiett’s Ly-Brand Funeral Home.
Kasey Lynn King

William Horace Thompson

December 26, 1939 - March 13, 2025 William ‘Bill’ Horace Thompson, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his residence. Bill was born in Beaufort County, North Carolina, on December 26, 1939, to the late Nell Moore Thompson.
William Horace Thompson

Liston Barber

January 31, 1926 - March 17, 2025 Liston Merrell Barber was born January 31, 1926, in Martins Mill, where he lived all of his life. Liston enlisted in the U.S.
Liston Barber

VZC road cleanup begins following last year’s storms

ANDY REESE Van Zandt County Judge Van Zandt County experienced significant tree damage from May and June storms last year, downing many trees throughout the county. Road and bridge crews worked to get the trees removed from the roads, tossing them into the ditches to clear the roads for traffic.
Debris cleanup work began on VZCR 2318 following last year’s storms in Van Zandt County. Significant tree damage from the May and June storms in 2024 was reported. Local, state, and federal disasters were declared due to the damage in VZC and many surrounding counties. Courtesy photo

Van Council announces resignation of city manager

susan@vanzandtnews.com Following a closed executive session at the conclusion of their regular monthly meeting March 13, the Van City Council announced the resignation of Van City Manager Mark Campbell.
Those in attendance at the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council March 13 received some unexpected news following a closed executive session when it was announced that Van City Manager Mark Campbell had resigned after nearly three months on the job. No explanation was given for Campbell’s departure. Photo by Susan Harris

Canton resident celebrating a century of life

susan@vanzandtnews.com On March 6, the community gathered to celebrate the remarkable life of Frank Duyka, who turned 100 years old. A resident of Canton for over 40 years, Duyka’s life is a tapestry woven with love, service, and resilience.
Frank Duyka recently celebrated his 100th birthday. He has been a resident of Canton for over 40 years. He served as a proud World War II veteran. Photo by Susan Harris

Facility needs discussed during VISD meeting

Future facility needs over the next few years at Van ISD was a primary topic of discussion during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board March 10.