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Whitney Hunt Botts, 29, went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2021. Born August 8, 1991. Preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her loving husband of 6 years, Zach Botts, son, Atlas, father, Steve Hunt, mothers-in-law, Candace Robinson and Marcia Botts, father-in-law, Dennis Botts, grandparents, Ann and Raymond Hunt, sister, Megan (Cody), sisters-in-law, Kaitlin Botts, Olivia (Mark) Gravelle, Courtney (Chris) Pendergrass, brothers-in-law, Matt (Jeri) Botts, Ben (Ashley) Sweeney and several nieces and nephews. Whitney was a graduate of Lee University. She was employed by Peniel Rehabilitation Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania where she was an intake counselor. She loved being a precious mom to her 5 year old son, Atlas, loving on and encouraging people. Upon meeting Whitney, you immediately fell in love with her. She was a very gifted singer and writer. She was a blessing to everyone she met. The last year of her life was her best ever—loving and serving the Lord with her husband, Zach. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Peniel Praise Community Church in Johnstown, PA and will be officiated by Bishop Mark Spellman. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Peniel Residential Treatment Center, P.O. Box 250, Johnstown, PA 15907

Brennon Picarella age 25, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Festus, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born March 25, 1991, in St. Louis, the son of Brenda (nee Noland) and Michael D. Picarella of Festus. In addition to his parents, he is survived by grandparents Michael (the late Jeanne) Picarella and Harold (Sharlette) Noland Sr.; aunts and uncles Gary (Judy) Picarella, David (Denise) Picarella, and Don Picarella, all of Crystal City, Missouri, Sandy (Dan) Henke of Festus, Cindy Picarella, Harold (Tonia) Noland Jr. of Dupo, Illinois, Charles (Lina) Noland of St. Louis, James (Tamara) Noland of Imperial, Missouri, Bea Noland of Norman, Oklahoma, and Eva (Jesse) Kinder of De Soto, Missouri; and numerous cousins and friends. He was a second-year law student at the University of Tennessee, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and economics before going on to law school. Brennon had a deep love of all things sports, especially soccer. He was a member of the 2009 State Champion soccer team at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Tennessee, and was an avid follower of Tennessee sports, especially the University of Tennessee Volunteers. He also enjoyed going to St. Louis Cardinals games, running marathons and triathlons, golfing, hunting, and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and looked forward to family vacations. Interment is at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Brennon’s name are preferred to any cancer organization of the donor’s choice.