Life Note:
Singer Paulette Carlson is mourning her husband Randy Smith, who passed Sunday (1/16) at the age of 71. The two met while Carlson was performing in Alaska, Smith's home at the time. Married in 1989, they lived in Nashville for several years before relocating to Smith's home state of Montana. Services will be held Saturday (1/21) at 2pm MT at Daly Leach Chapel (1010 W. Main St., Hamilton, MT 59840). Cards and memorials can be sent to 175 Lazy Pine Rd., Darby, MT 59829. Full obituary here.
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