Bobby Alfred Giles
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.
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Bessie Inez Spears Wakefield
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.
James ‘Jim’ Grover Smith
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.
TxDOT project updates for the week of Nov. 3
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.
Interlocal agreement with NET RMA approved by commissioners’ court
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).
Regular season ends as playoffs begin for VZC teams
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.
