October 2025

J. E. Rhodes Elementary School first grader Kaitlyn McKinney received a ‘Vantastic’ award from the Van School Board during its regular meeting Oct. 20.

susan@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Constable Bob Keltner is wanting drivers to pay closer attention as deer season arrives as local authorities are reporting a significant rise in vehicle versus deer crashes.

Republican Club of Van Zandt County Vice-President Suzanne Duke recognized public officials in attendance Oct. 27 during the regular monthly meeting of the Republican Club of VZC at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton. Candidates for the March 2026 Primary Election in VZC were given an opportunity to speak during the meeting. Story on page 5A. Photo by Faith Caughron

Early Voting for the General Election ended Oct. 31 in Van Zandt County.

The 48th annual Edgewood Heritage Festival is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 19, 1947 – October 15, 2025 Services for William Dell Stone, 78, of Grand Saline, were held Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro. Benjamin Morrell officiating.

July 20, 1939 – October 19, 2025 Charlie Brown, 86, of Canton passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 19, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1939, in Grandview, Texas to Olin Brown and Velma Moseley Brown.

July 9, 1921 – October 24, 2025 Services for Willowdeen Ray Boydston Lindsey, 104, of Terrell, were held 10 a.m., Friday, October 31, 2025, at First Baptist Church, Terrell, with Pastor John Lowrie officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline. Interment will follow in Woodside Cemetery, Grand Saline.

November 26, 1943 – October 21, 2025 Bobby Alfred Giles, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community servant, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, kindness, and service. Born on November 26, 1943, in Greenville, Texas, Bobby was the son of Lloyd and Ouida Rice Giles.