January 2026

Body September 5, 1962 – January 12, 2026 Services for Melinda Campbell Matlock, 63, of Mineola were held Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline, with Sis. Delana Wheeler officiating.

Body March 25, 1946 – January 10, 2026 Funeral services for Wanda Heddin, 79, of Edgewood were held Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point. Visitation was held one hour prior to service time.

Body May 22, 1949 – January 8, 2026 Private services for John O. Dolan, 76, of Emory were held at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point.

Body A remarkable freshman at Edgewood High School is making waves in the gaming community.

Body The Wills Point Independent School District (WPISD) Board of Trustees convened on Jan. 12 at the Willis Point Administration Office, where community spirit and student accomplishments took center stage.

Body Reports from campus principals were highlighted during the regular monthly meeting of the Martins Mill School Board Jan. 12.

Body susan@vanzandtnews.com The Edom City Council convened on Jan. 8 at the Edom Community Center, where several key topics were discussed and important decisions were made.

Body The Grand Saline ISD Board of Trustees met Jan. 12 for their regularly scheduled board meeting.

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