January 2026

Final details released for Jan. 17 candidate debate in Canton

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Republican Club of Van Zandt County President The largest political debate of the 2026 State Republican Primary Season will be occurring in Van Zandt County. Please pay close attention to all the information so you can make plans to attend this once in an election cycle all out debate/forum scheduled for Saturday, Jan.

Robert J. ‘Bob’ Rhoades, Jr.

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November 26, 1947 – January 1, 2026 Robert J. “Bob” Rhoades, Jr., 78, passed away on January 1, 2026.

Jeremy Ray Oats

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June 1, 1982 – December 18, 2025 Funeral services for Jeremy Oats, 43, of Wills Point were held December 22, 2025, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home. Visitation was held one hour prior to service time.
Jeremy Ray Oats

Donald Ray Platter

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July 14, 1941 – January 1, 2026 A memorial service for Donald Ray Platter, 84, of Canton, was held Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Eubank Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Roberson officiating. Mr.
Donald Ray Platter

Macky Don Walters

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December 29, 1948 – December 23, 2025 It is with the saddest of hearts that we announce the passing of our wonderful father, Macky Don Walters, on December 23, 2025. He was met in heaven by Jesus and generations of loved ones passed.
Macky Don Walters

Ronald Bruce Turner

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August 11, 1943 - December 29, 2025 Funeral services for Ron Turner, 82, of Wills Point were held Friday, January 2, 2026, at Russell Memorial Methodist Church in Wills Point. Burial followed at White Rose Cemetery.

Penny Dianne York Scott

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November 7, 1964 – January 1, 2026 Services for Penny Dianne York Scott, 61, of Brownsboro, were held January 7, 2026, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline, with Bro. Richie Reites officiating.