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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Aug. 26Sept.
September 2025
Blood drive scheduled for Sept. 13 in Van
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There will be a Carter Blood-Care drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Allen holds book signing in Canton Aug. 30
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Elvis Allen, Chairman of the Van Zandt County Historical Commission, came to ‘A Wicked Read’ bookstore in Canton Aug. 30 to sign copies of his book, ‘ Building A County: Van Zandt County, Texas 1848-1992.’
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from Aug. 19-25.
Henson, Corey Todd, 31, Fort Worth, ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY.
Jeter, Stacie Ann, 43, Murchison, ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, THEFT OF PROPERTY >=$100<$750.
Winzer, Demetrious N, 33, Lewisville, EVADING ARREST/DETENTION WITH VEHICLE.
William Ray Boyles
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September 19, 1929 – August 25, 2025 Visitation for Mr. William Ray Boyles, 95, of Grand Saline, was held Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home.
James Michael Barton
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August 29, 1951 – August 18, 2025 James Michael Barton, 73, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. James was born to Romie and Flistean Barton on August 29, 1951.
James Arthur Craft
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June 1, 1942 – August 20, 2025 James Craft, 83, of Canton passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Tyler. James Arthur Craft was born on June 1, 1942, in Edgewood to George Washington Craft and Donnie Katherine Surles Craft.
Vonda Curtis
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December 5, 1971 – August 19, 2025 Services for Vonda Curtis, 53, of Grand Saline, were held August 22, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Sis. Delana Wheeler, Bro.
