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Carol Ann Taylor-Smith, 1952–2026: A Life of Love, Loyalty, and Family
Carol Ann Taylor-Smith passed away at home on March 11, 2026, following a courageous three-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Born November 14, 1952, she was the oldest of eight children born to Bill and Carolyn Taylor in Willows, California. She spent her early life in Willows surrounded by her loving family and graduated from Willows High School. Carol held many jobs during her life, but because she was highly organized and had a keen eye for detail, her skills were especi

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Mar 312 min read


Judith Norval: A Life of Art and Community
Judith Louise Norval, 87, born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 17, 1938, passed peacefully at home in Zig Zag, OR September 10, 2025. Judith loved art and literature. She volunteered as a docent at the Long Beach Museum of Art while living in Cerritos, CA. When she and husband Ron retired to Oregon in 1993, she worked as a book and art seller at several establishments, including Wy'east Book Shoppe and Gallery in Welches. She was an avid reader, played Pinochle, Spite and

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Sep 29, 20252 min read
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