Rebecca L Watkins
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June 3, 1963 – February 9, 2026 Services for Rebecca L. Watkins, 62, of Grand Saline, were held Monday, February 16, 2026, at Riverside Mission Church, with Bro.
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Eddie Dwayne Curtis
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June 5, 1969 – February 11, 2026 Services for Eddie Dwayne Curtis, 56, of Grand Saline, was held February 18, 2026, at Bartley Funeral Home with Sis. Delana Wheeler and Bro.
Carol Ann Deen
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February 19, 1945 – February 3, 2026 Carol Ann Deen, Ph.D. (Stanley) passed away peacefully at her home on February 3, 2026, of breast cancer, which she fought with stoicism and bravery.
Sarita Pool
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June 8, 1942 – February 9, 2026 A graveside memorial for Sarita Pool, 83, of Canton, was held Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton with David Mills officiating, under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home. Mrs.
Frank Bartlett Cook
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April 4, 1937 – February 10, 2026 Funeral services for Frank Cook, 88, of Canton were held Monday, February 16, 2026, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial followed at Cana Cemetery.
Allen Ray Dawson
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January 26, 1944 – February 12, 2026 Allen Ray Dawson was born January 26, 1944, and passed away February 12, 2026. He was a resident of Canton all his life and was very well known throughout the community.
Finances, maintenance highlight Edom City Council meeting
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susan@vanzandtnews.com On Feb. 12, the Edom City Council convened for its monthly meeting addressing various community issues and financial updates.
Several May 2 school, city elections to be cancelled in VZC
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With the final list of candidates released following the Feb. 13 filing deadline, there are going to be more election cancellations than actual elections on May 2 across Van Zandt County due to a minimal number of candidates on the ballot.
Band qualifiers recognized by Van School Board
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van High School Band students that were named to the Class 4A All-Regional, All-Area, and All-State Band were recognized by the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting Feb. 16. Trustee Michael Johnson was not in attendance.
Early Voting underway in Van Zandt County
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Early Voting for the March 3 Republican and Democratic Primary Elections in Van Zandt County began Feb. 17 and continues through Friday, Feb. 27 at two locations: The VZC/ Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane (FM 859) in Canton, and The Movie House located at 255 Main Street downtown in Van.