May 2025

November 17, 1941 – May 12, 2025 Nancy Blakeborough, 83, of Fairview, formerly of Wills Point, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to parents Warren Zetzman and Mildred McGuire.

November 11, 1940 – May 16, 2025 Dr. Vivian Gwendolyn Grams, 85, of New York City passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Rockwall.

August 20, 1945 – May 16, 2025 Graveside services for Patricia ‘Pat’ Adams, 79, of Fruitvale were held Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at White Rose Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Hiett’s Ly-Brand Funeral Home.

September 29, 1963 – May 12, 2025 Services for Mr. Mark ‘Tubby’ Harris, 61, of Grand Saline, were held Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro.

susan@vanzandtnews.com A significant chapter in Van’s economic history was honored May 10 as community members gathered for the dedication of a historical marker commemorating the Railroad Spur Line to the Van Oil Field.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A workshop session was held to address three topics at the conclusion of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court regular meeting May 7. The purpose of the workshop session was to discuss collaboration between the four precinct Road and Bridge departments to help with road repairs and cost savings, according to the agenda item.

FAITH CAUGHRON Correspondent Results of the Robotics and Spelling Bee competitions in the recent Van Zandt County Fair and Rodeo held at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton were as follows: Robotics The Junior division winning team was the Van Zandt 4-H Clover team. Second place went to the Van Zandt 4-H ‘Jack’ team. Third place was Eustace ‘Florence’ and fourth place was the Martins Mill ‘Cool’ team.

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Former Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Constable and former VZC Sheriff Pat Jordan was introduced May 8 as the new Van Police Department Investigator.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com During a special called meeting May 13, the newest member of the Van School Board as well as three incumbents were sworn into office. The swearing-in ceremony was held in the school administration building’s board room as the oaths of office were administered by Van Zandt County Pct.