William Hunt Taplin III, a resident of Twain Harte, passed away on Thursday, May 28, at his home. Memorial gifts may be made to St. James Anglican Church, P.O. Box 1145, Sonora, CA 95370-1145 or to VNA-Hospice of the Sierra, P.O. Box 4805, Sonora, CA 95370-1805. Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.