The Obituary Section

Carol Hudson Hill

Frankston, Texas

September 24, 2026

A funeral service for Carol Hudson Hill, age 80, of Rusk, is scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville with Pastor Rodney McDuff officiating. She will be laid to rest at Still Waters Memorial Gardens.Visitation will begin Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.She was born on September 25, 2026, to parents Homer Edward Miller and Olga (Foster) Miller and went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2026.Carol was an avid gardener, and homesteader. She enjoyed tending her vegetable garden and canning whatever she grew. Just as she was a tender of a garden, she also dedicated her life to growing people too. She was a selfless, caring, and kind person who read her bible morning and night. She cared deeply about her relationship with her God and…

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Wieta Willis

Frankston, Texas

A graveside service for Weita Willis, 93, is scheduled for 10 a.m., Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Corine Cemetery in Jacksonville with Bro. Larry Smith officiating. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home.She was born in Cherokee County, Texas on August 17, 1932, to Leonard and Ruth (Henry) Carroll and went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2026.Weita was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Corine. She worked different jobs throughout her life including working as seamstress and in the cafeteria at JISD. She was devoted, loving and caring to her family, prevailing over each loss she endured. She cherished many friendships and will be remembered as quick-witted, sometimes stubborn, independent person who could have a sharp tongue if you need it.Weita was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jay Willis; son, Jimmy Willis and grandson Chris Willis.Left to cherish Weita’s memory are her…

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Doug Wood

Frankston, Texas

A funeral service for Doug Wood, 77, is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday morning, February 21, 2026, at East Side Baptist Church in Jacksonville with Paston John Bryant officiating. He will be laid to rest at Oakland Cemetery in Rusk. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home.Visitation will begin on Friday, February 20, 2026 and family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

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