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For the 14 year in a row, the work of the Van Zandt County Historical Commission has received state recognition from the Texas Historical Commission.
The Mighty Canton Band has been a model of success over the years, entering the 2022-’23 school year with a streak of 29 consecutive UIL 1 Division Ratings and 14 consecutive appearances at the UIL State Marching Contest.
Rob Toups, retired Band Director of Canton High School, was installed into the Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame during ceremonies held in conjunction with the annual Convention of the Texas Bandmasters Association meeting in San Antonio July 23.
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Carolyn McCondichie Grinstead Lester Earl Godwin, III 1939-2022 1941-2022
Lester Earl Godwin III departed this life on August 4, 2022, at the age of 80, in Dallas. A memorial service was held at St. Justin Episcopal Church in Canton, on Sunday, August 7.
Dr. Walter Warn Bingham passed away on the evening of August 3, 2022, at Canton Oaks Nursing Home at the age of 85. He is survived by his brother, Jim Bingham of Bonham, Texas; daughter, Kym Phillips (Don) of Canton, and son, Blake Bingham (Tammi) of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Walter had six grandchildren – Page Cherry; Kyle Phillips; Meagan McCormick; Erin Bingham; Garrett Bingham, and Morgan Bingham; four great-grandchildren – Landry Hopkins; Olivia Hopkins; Charlie Phillips, and Crew Phillips. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Regina McWilliams Bingham.
Services were held for Tommy Barton on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Hilliard Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at Shady Grove Cemetery in Grand Prairie. Visitation was held on Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
