The Obituary Section

Sara Wilkinson Hadskey

Frankston, Texas

February 10, 2026

A graveside service for Sara Wilkinson Hadskey, 93, of Jacksonville, is scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, February 16, 2026, at Meador Cemetery in Jacksonville with Don Walker officiating. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home.Sara was born on September 10, 1932, to Lewis and Letitia Rutledge Wilkinson and passed away on February 11, 2026.Sara was born in Roxie, MS and moved to Jacksonville in 1984. She married Bill Hadskey in 1950. She started a tradition when her three daughters were young, of cooking a big Sunday lunch every week. Gathering around the table on Sundays remained a staple throughout her life and included a meal cooked by her daughter, Charlotte. The meal was always followed by a mandatory group effort to complete the New York Times crossword and a 300 piece jigsaw puzzle. Whether you were family or a friend, if you were at the table, you were…

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Sr. Kenneth C Mccormick

Franklin, Texas

Kenneth Clyde McCormick passed away and entered eternal life on February 9 2026 at the age of 94. He was born in Raccoon Bend Texas on June 26 1931 to Clyde Brink McCormick and Louise Duncan McCormick. He attended Hawkins High School in Hawkins Texas and graduated from Texas AM University in College Station with an electrical engineering degree. Kenneth was married to the love of his life Irma Janet Towry McCormick for 56 years. Kenneth was employed with Exxon Pipeline in Houston Texas as an Electrical Engineer for 35 years. After retiring he worked another ten years for Compaq. He was a faithful member of Cypress United Methodist Church in Cypress Texas for over 45 years. He also attended Franklin Methodist Church while living in Franklin Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Clyde Brink McCormick and Louise Duncan McCormick his wife Irma Janet Towry McCormick his…

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