November 2025

November 26, 1943- October 21, 2025 Bobby Alfred Giles, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community servant, passed away peacefully, 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.

October 5, 1935 – October 29, 2025 Funeral services for Inez Wakefield, 90, of Wills Point were held Monday, Nov. 3 at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home.

March 10, 1935 – October 28, 2025 James ‘Jim’ Grover Smith, 90, of Canton passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in Tyler. James was born on March 10, 1935, in Buffalo, New York, to Wilford A.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of Nov. 3.

During a 12-minute special called meeting Oct. 30, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously approved authorizing VZC Judge Andy Reese to sign an interlocal agreement with the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA).

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Depending on the results of the regular season finales Nov. 7 for all five Van Zandt County varsity football teams, there was the possibility of having all five teams qualify for post-season play, including three with district championship hopes.