April 2025

Michael Jarrett, 49, and his wife, Stacy, have two children: Abigal Jarrett and Shane Holley. He is a college graduate with an Associates degree.

Traci Kuntzman, 50, and her husband, Aaron, have three sons, two daughters, and four grandchildren including the following: Daughter: McKenzie Preston and husband, Hayden, and sons, Carter and Henry; Sons: Bryan McPherson and Connor McPherson; Bonus Son: Caleb Kuntzman and spouse, Cookie, and son, Jacob Aaron; and Bonus Daughter: Jordan Murray and spouse, Justin, and daughter, Jessie Jo.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The News did not receive questionnaire responses and photos from mayoral candidate Don Smith; and unopposed city council candidates Bill Dwyer (Place 3) and Mark Heatwole (Place 4). The News did not receive a photo from Michael Jarrett.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The News did not receive questionnaire responses and photos from school board candidates Michael Martin and Jeremy Gunnels. .

“My name is Ernie Burns, and I am excited to say that I am running to fill the unexpired term of Mayor for the City of Van,” said Burns. “I have served the citizens of Van in an official capacity since 2016.

January 30, 1959 – April 10, 2025 David Wayne Shawgo, 66, of Wills Point entered his heavenly home on April 10, 2025. Born on January 30, 1959, in Owensboro, Kentucky, David lived a life full of warmth, resilience, and an appreciation for the simple joys of life.

December 30, 1931- April 12, 2025 Mr. Myers Jennings, 93, of Grand Saline, passed away April 12, 2025.

September 9, 1938 - April 8, 2025 Services for Thomas Melvin Monk, 86, of Grand Saline were held Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro. Homer Morgan officiating.

April 6, 2025- May 12, 1967 A Celebration of Life for Troy Don Alexander, 57, of Dallas, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025, at New Testament Holiness Church, Grand Saline, with Bro. Mack Swain and Cody Swain officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The News did not receive questionnaire responses and photos from mayoral candidate Leah Lamb Erwin; and city council candidates Brandi Morris, Tommy L. Davis, David Cox, Amanda Greer, Glen E. Morris, Aaron Kuntzman, and Brian Milliorn. The News did not receive photos from Melissa Jose and Kobe Blue.