August 2025

davidb@vanzandtnews.com After practicing against their teammates over the past few days, Van Zandt County varsity football teams now have the opportunity to show what they have learned against a different opponent as preparations for the 2025 regular season continues.

August 27, 1984 – August 5, 2025 Tyler Jay Steinle, 40, of Edgewood passed away on August 5, 2025, in Canton. Funeral services were held August 13, 2025, at Radiant Church in Canton, with visitation held one hour prior to service time.

March 12, 1971 – August 5, 2025 A memorial service for James ‘Deke’ Archer, 54, of Seagoville was held on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Visitation was held one hour prior to service time.

September 9, 1970- August 2, 2025 Susan Lide Turner was born September 9, 1970 in Dallas to parents, Don and Glenda, and sister, Jill Lide. She passed away on August 2, 2025, at the age of 54.

August 3, 1942 – August 8, 2025 Services for Mr. Roddy Ray Sloan, 83, of Tyler, were held August 16, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline, with Lanny Bridges officiating.

Services for Lila Gwen Ebarb Venable Özkan Jones, 86, of Whitehouse, Texas, were held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Shiloh Road Church of Christ with Dr. Mark Edge officiating. Burial followed at White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point at 1:00 p.m.

March 9, 1942 – August 3, 2025 Allen Hulstine Sr passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, in Sherman. He was born on March 9, 1941, in Kingston, Oklahoma.

Dear Editor: August 11, 2025 Honorable Judge Andy Reese, County Judge 121 E. Dallas, Suite 206 Canton, Texas 75103 RE: Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Resolution of August 5, 2025 Dear Judge Reese: I have reviewed the resolution passed by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court on the evening of Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

I am incredibly proud and grateful. Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to work alongside outstanding people, and my time coaching in the UFL with the San Antonio Brahmas this last season as Special Teams and Tight Ends Coach has been no exception.

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