James Willis Laughlin, 48, passed away January 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma “Carol” Laughlin. He is survived by his father, Thomas Laughlin (Helen Wright), Tom, Jr.; nieces, Amanda (Chris) Weidner, Natalie Laughlin; also survivied by numerous cousins, uncle, C.V. McDaniel, Jr.; aunts, Sue Shepard, Betty McDaniel, Jean Divelbiss, Helen Geer, Peggy (David) Caple. James worked at Life Care as the Pastry Chef. He liked arts and riding his horse as a kid, and travelling. Memorial Service Monday, 2 p.m., Imperial Funeral Home Chapel.