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May 2022

Carol with her newly published book in 2019. Photo by Britne Hammons  

VIM & VIGOR: Remembering Carol Whatley

1 year ago By Britne Hammons
At first, we were all taken aback by this onslaught of forthrightness, but then realized that we probably did need her help, and after all, she was working for free. She reminded us of that often, and would march right out the door whenever she felt like it. If she needed to go, she went, and if she stayed it was because she wanted to, and if she had something to say, she’d say it. And boy, will we miss her. Carol passed away last Monday, and we are feeling the loss of her absence.
Carrie Woolverton of the Van Zandt County Historical Commission stood with the VZC Commissioners Court following unanimous approval by the court to recognize June 14 as Flag Day and the week of June 12 as Flag Week. Standing with Woolverton were left to right, VZC Pct. 1 Commissioner Chad LaPrade, VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner Virgil Melton Jr., VZC Pct. 3 Commissioner Keith Pearson, VZC Judge Don Kirkpatrick, and VZC Pct. 4 Commissioner Tim West. Photo by David Barber  

Flag Day, Flag Week proclamation approved by court

1 year ago By David Barber
A proclamation calling for Flag Day and Flag Week to be celebrated in Van Zandt County in June was approved unanimously May 25 by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting. Carrie Woolverton of the VZC Historical Commission read the proclamation calling for Flag Day to be recognized on Tuesday, June 14, and Flag Week to be observed during the week of June 12.
Jack Clifton Kellam  

Jack Clifton Kellam

1 year ago By News Staff
Jack Clifton Kellam was born on Sept. 23, 1936 in Colfax to James Clifton Kellam and Sybil Dowell Kellam. Jack spent his childhood in Colfax. He attended Van High School where he enjoyed playing football for the Van Vandals, graduating in 1955. He continued to support the sports programs at Van Independent School District, serving as the President of the Vandal Booster Club for many years. Jack was awarded as Van ISD’s Distinguished Alumni in 2014. He remained close with his high school football friends and organized a reunion every year for the 1950s Van High School football teams.
JoAnn Stoll  

JoAnn Stoll

1 year ago By News Staff
JoAnn Stoll, 77, of Wills Point passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022. JoAnn was born Sept. 24, 1944, to Elvin Henderson and Bonnie Flemming in Greenville. She was a member of Miracle Faith Baptist Church and dearly loved her grandchildren.
Sally Anderson  

Sally Anderson

1 year ago By News Staff
Services for Sally Davis Anderson, 79, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2022, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Smith and Bro.

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