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Peacefully and actively retired in Brazil at the age of 93, where he came from in 1947 as a Presbyterian Missionary with is first wife and a MC classmate, Jean Patterson who passed away in1996. Rev. Pemberton has family in Brazil (2 sons with their wives, 2 “grands’, 1 “grand”-in-law, and 3 great ‘grands’) and in the US (2 daughters & 1 son, all married, and 5 ‘grands’ of whom two are married). Therefore, he does a lot of travel to see the family.

passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015. She was born July 5, 1915, in Lushton, Nebraska. Her early years were spent on a cattle ranch at the Black Hills in Wyoming. Most of her growing years were spent in Southern California. She married Harold E. Penhalurick in 1939. They have one child, Alice P. Lindsey. She held degrees in education, religion and the library media field, having attended Pasadena College, Maryville College in Tennessee, Whitworth College, University of Hawaii and University of Washington. She began her career teaching in Idaho and Eastern Washington. From teaching English and business education on the high school level, Ms. Penhalurick took time off to pursue a degree in the library media field. Until she retired in 1976, she served as library media specialist in the Mercer Island School District. During this period in her career, she received several awards and honors, including the Grolier Scholarship of Librarianship, HEW Award, Institute on Asian Studies and a scholarship for the Institute for Library Analyses and Design. Following retirement, she was given the Pacesetters League Award by the Washington Association of Educational Communications and Technology. As a reward for her association with the World Affairs Council of Seattle and her innovative ideas and practices in the library media field, Ms. Penhalurick was given a 10-month sabbatical to make a goodwill tour around the world, visiting and lecturing in 10 countries. While living in Washington, she would vacation in Pacific Beach, Washington. Upon retirement in 1978, she was asked to write articles for a publication entitled “The Beach Guide.” Having a deep rapport and love for the ocean, she then wrote “The Sea and Me.” In the 1980s, she and her husband, Dr. Harold Penhalurick, retired synod executive for the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., would “snowbird” to Golden Village in Hemet. They later moved to The Village. While there, she continued her love of painting. She had several art shows in Hemet. In 1989, she and Harold bought a home in Idyllwild. She loved watching the seasonal changes the mountain presented. Gathering her thoughts about her observations, she wrote “The Mountain and Me” in 2006.

Bill Pennock ’59 is celebrating sixty ears as a minister. Ordained by Union Presbytery at the Greenback, Tennessee church in December 1963.  Bill served a variety of Congregations.  He earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from McCormick Seminary fifty years ago.  He now lives at THE LONG (Presbyterian) Community in Lancaster, PA.

Geraldine “Jerry” (nee Hogan) Pepper, age 91, of Harrison, Ohio died on Monday, July 1, 2013 in Lookout Mountain, GA. Jerry was born on August 7, 1921 in New Hope, TN to the late Charles and Pearl (nee Simmons) Hogan. She was married to the late Charles Pepper. They met while attending Maryville College in Maryville, TN. Charlie, Jerry and family moved to Harrison in 1953. She was a substitute teacher for the local Harrison schools for many years. Jerry was quite active in her church and loved to send cards to others as a ministry of compassion, caring and love. She is survived by her 3 sons, David Pepper of Boston, MA, Tony (Judy) Pepper of Lookout Mountain, GA and Jeff (Diane) Pepper of Boiling Springs, SC. She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren; Kim (John) Morecraft, Amanda (Justin) Stokes, Rachel Pepper, Kathryn Pepper, Michael (Griffin) Pepper and Sarah Pepper and by 4 great-grandchildren; Izalou, Asa, Clara Hope and John Henry Morecraft. She was predeceased by her spouse, Charles Pepper and eldest son, Michael Pepper.

On the morning of January 25, 2018, Adam Russell Peppers passed peacefully from his year-and-a-half battle with cancer. Adam was surrounded by family at his dad’s home in Dallas, Georgia. He was 41 years old. Adam was born in Riverdale, Georgia on the morning of December 6, 1976. He was the first of 3 boys birthed to parents Cindy Eberhart and Ray Peppers. Adam was a full-time college student at Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee upon his diagnosis. He was studying actuarial sciences and outdoor education and was president of the Maryville College Student Veteran Association. Adam proudly served in the United States Army’s 310th Bio Nuclear Chemical Special Ops unit, serving time in Afghanistan shortly after the 9/11 tragedy. He loved his country and loved his friends, but loved his family most of all. Adam’s survivors include his daughter, Madison Peppers; son Michael Peppers, daughters Jasmine Delgado, Selena Delgado, Maria Hollander (Josh) and grandchildren Leeland and Gracie; mother Cindy Eberhart (Doug); father Ray Peppers (Sharon); brothers Nick Peppers and Kevin Peppers (Angela) and sister Connie Chatham (Kevin); nieces Katelyn Bouwmans, Gwendolyn Peppers, Clara Peppers, Abby Serviss, nephews Jacob Serviss, Collin Peppers, and many cousins, aunts and uncles that love him dearly. The family would like to express their thanks to Halcyon Hospice of Cumming and Villa Rica, the staff at the Atlanta VA Medical Center and all of Adam’s friends/family who took part in his wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to help cover costs over and above what the VA provides for its veterans. Donations can be made through PayPal at Kevin.Angela.Peppers@gmail.com or sent to Lakeside Funeral Home on behalf of Adam Peppers.

Susan Pepple ’17 has been accepted to the MA program in Health Administration at University of Scranton. http://www.scranton.edu/academics/pcps/hahr/programs/health-admin/graduate/

Dr. Edward John Perantoni passed away June of 2023.  He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

of Granby, CT, born on December 21, 1924, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Juanita (Nita) loved her life. When she reminisced about her youth, she’d frequently tell two stories: that when she first discovered books she decided it was her job to read as many of the good ones as possible, and that in college she made a conscious decision to be a happy person. Nita was raised in St. Augustine, Florida, went to Maryville College in Tennessee, then took a job with the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington, DC. She met her soon-to-be-husband and love-of-her-life, William Alfred Percival, on a double-date in DC. After they married, the couple settled in Granby, CT, where they raised their three children. Later in life, Nita would tell the kids she was never overly interested in having children, but that once she had them, she was so glad, and she worked hard at encouraging the kids to always love and support each other. Nita was a child of the Depression and abhorred waste. She recycled before there was recycling. She was not rugged, but she happily camped with her outdoorsman husband and the kids, hiking parts of the Appalachian Trail and spending weeks in the woods with the family. Nita was a member of the First Congregational Church of Granby, attended Bible classes and participated in Women’s Fellowship there. She obtained her English as a Second Language certificate, and for many years helped church-sponsored refugees (all of whom became her friends) learn to speak English, obtain their citizenships, and adjust to life in the U.S. She was active in the Granby Civic Club, serving as its president as recently as 2010. She participated in the ‘Granby Players’ drama club, played Bridge, played piano, and tried her hand at painting and drawing. She loved literature, the theater, the symphony, and art. She was close to the women in her book group and the ‘Wednesday Walkers,’ who quickly grew bored of walking for exercise and began to “walk” through museums, public gardens and historical sites instead. She had a ‘can do’ attitude and always was supportive and resourceful, driving kids to myriad lessons, sports and clubs and helping with homework. Christmas was always a special occasion; in the early years, the house was ‘magically’ transformed on Christmas Eve while the children slept. She was a wonderful cook and a loving grandmother, treating grandchildren like royalty on their birthdays. She passed on many important lessons, including: cherish your spouse, stay in touch with your friends, put yourself in the other person’s shoes, always keep learning, and believe in yourself. She had a wonderful sense of humor, a beautiful smile, and never spoke a negative word about anyone. She generously supported many causes, including the American Indians and the Wounded Warriors. She is sorely missed. Nita is survived by her three children and their spouses: Deb Percival and Dan Wilson of Avon; Bill Percival and Maggie Percival of Granby; and Trish Percival and Rick Orluk of West Granby. She was known as Mom Perce by her six grandchildren: Will, Dan and Emma Percival of Granby; and Nate, Zach and Chas Orluk of West Granby. She also is survived by her sister Myrtie Powers and brother Daniel Hinson. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, William A. Percival, and by her sister Ruth Douglas. Her family will receive friends on Friday, October 2, from 4-7 PM at the Hayes-Huling & Carmon Funeral Home, 364 Salmon Brook St. in Granby. A celebration of Juanita’s life was held at the First Congregational Church of Granby, 219 North Granby Rd., Granby on Saturday, October 3. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Congregational Church of Granby or to the Granby Education Foundation, P.O. Box 351, Granby, CT 06035

M. David Perez passed away on August 22, 2023. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Perry, 83, Elizabethton died Saturday, May 2, 2009 in Ivy Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness. A native of Bogalusa, LA she was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Lucy Williams Hunt. She was a graduate of Swain County High School, Bryson, NC and a graduate of Maryville College in 1947. Mrs. Perry retired as a Ward Clerk at Carter County Memorial Hospital, was a news reporter for the Elizabethton Star and served as Administrator of Ivy Hall Nursing Home from 1959- 1975. She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church as was a past president of the V.F.W. Auxiliary #2166 and a past district president of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Perry, Jr. and a son, Ralph Lee Perry. Survivors include two sons, Robert L. Perry, Elizabethton and John Michael Perry, Charlottesville, VA; four granddaughters, two grandsons and one greatgranddaughter; a brother, W. T. “Sonny” Hunt, Jr., Elizabethton and a sister, Jean Branch, Kingwood, TX. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The Rev. Dr. Thomas T. Peters passed away peacefully on July 9, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. He suffered complications from a bone marrow transplant he received in February. He was 65 years old. Rev. Peters, known simply as Tom, will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Rev. Barbara Grace Peters; their son, Trevor Thomas (Nancy), and their daughter, Alison Grace; his brother John (Lee) Peters, of Ballwin, Missouri; his brother-in-law David (Laura) Lundell; as well as his nieces Abby (Robert) Saul and family, Carolyn (Matt) Chivetta and family, and Amy Lundell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sue and Richard E. Peters. Tom was born on September 4, 1955 in Richmond, Indiana. He graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee in 1978, with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education and – just as importantly – the love of his life, Barbara. Together, they then earned Master of Divinity degrees in 1981 from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, in Louisville, Kentucky. Tom later earned a Doctor of Ministry degree in 2006 from Drew Theological Seminary in Madison, New Jersey. Tom and Barbara were first called to be Co-Pastors of Corfu United Presbyterian Church in Corfu, New York, where they served for 9 years. The connection to their first congregation was meaningful, lasting, and full of wonderful memories. They always felt like they “grew up” there as Ministers, and could never have had a better first church experience as a young clergy couple right out of seminary. They moved to Stirling, New Jersey, in 1990, when Tom received a call to become the Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Stirling. He served his congregation faithfully for 30 years, until his retirement on January 31, 2021. Tom was also very active in the Presbytery of Newton and enthusiastically enjoyed his term as Moderator of the Presbytery. Additionally, he valued his participation in the Watchung Hills Clergy Association. During his time in Stirling, his wife Barbara found her calling at Wilson Memorial Church in Watchung. She retired from Wilson Memorial, also in January 2021, and became Pastor Emerita of that congregation. It was always their dream to begin their lives as clergy together and to retire together. Tom breathed joy and life into the First Presbyterian Church of Stirling. He and Barbara moved into the manse on the church grounds with their two young children, who grew up surrounded by the love of an entire congregation. He felt passionately about social justice issues, and often his concerns about those marginalized by society found their way into his preaching. Humor was important to him as well and it warmed his heart when people laughed at a joke he made during a sermon or a story he told. Tom enjoyed woodworking, reading, exploring his love of music, playing with the family dogs – Pachie, Kenzie, Jacques and Chloe (and granddog, Jess) – and visiting the Peters Orchards in Pennsylvania, run by extended family members. He loved traveling, and would happily talk about his favorite beer from Germany (Kölsch), or his experiences in Nairobi, Kenya, where he visited his congregation’s sister church. A trip to Scotland in 2019 not only fulfilled a lifelong dream to see where the Presbyterian Church began, but became a presentation to his congregation. If he loved something, he would not hesitate to sing its praises. Literally, in the case of his lifelong dedication to raising his voice in song. He was a proud member of The Masterwork Chorus in Morristown, New Jersey, with whom he performed Handel’s Messiah at Carnegie Hall. He was also a member of the Motet Choir at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York, where he and Barbara spent many happy summer vacations with dear friends. Tom had a love for his family and friends that was unmatched. In fact, everyone he met was a potential friend, and he welcomed all into his church and his home with good conversation and an open heart. Yet when he looked at Barbara, and their children, it was clear that they owned his heart. Barbara was Tom’s great love, by him every step of the way of his adult life, and the reason his smile always looked that much brighter when she was near. He was immensely proud of Alison, who followed in her parents’ footsteps by entering the ministry, and of Trevor, for finding a different way of helping people, as a patient care technician at a local hospital. Now their hearts hold his memory, where they will never stop feeling his love. Tom’s family would like to thank all at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, for the wonderful care he received and, especially, his primary oncologist, Dr. Vimal Patel. A Memorial Service for Tom is scheduled for 1 p.m. on July 31, 2021 at Wilson Memorial Union Church, 7 Valley Road, Watchung, New Jersey, 07069. The family respectfully asks that masks be worn. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory may be sent to The First Presbyterian Church of Stirling (158 Central Ave., Stirling, NJ, 07980) or Corfu United Presbyterian Church (63 Allegheny Road, Corfu, NY, 14036).

Elizabeth Lillian Seel Peterson, 95, of Hampton, went to be with the Lord on December 26, joining her husband of 57 years on what would have been their 70th anniversary. Betty was born in Santiago, Chile, December 12, 1918 to Presbyterian missionaries Edward and Miriam Rood Seel. She was preceded in death by her husband Sheldon, parents, and brother Dr. David Seel. Betty had a very active life focusing on her family, church, and community. She was a long-time member and elder of Wythe Presbyterian Church. She was a member and past president of P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter A PEO and an active member of the Gem and Mineral Society. Survivors include her brother Rev. Robert Seel of Tucson, AZ; four daughters and their husbands: Miriam & Michael Hamilton of Bellville, OH; Ruth & Jeff Cleveland of Yorktown, VA; Kathy & Frank Wing of Elizabethton, TN; Beverley & Butch Allen of Hampton, VA; 7 grandchildren: Jeff & Bob Cleveland; Joe, Julie & Dan Hamilton; Laura & Whitman Brown and 10 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the staffs of Dominion Village, Poquoson and The Devonshire, Hampton for the care of their dear mother and grandmother during her last years.

Ed Peterson ’76 is retired now after a career in youth ministry and Christian education. After post-graduate work at Columbia Seminary, the Presbyterian School for Christian Education, and degree and certification work at Princeton Seminary, Ed had a long career serving churches as a youth minister and Christian Educator. He just published a two-volume book about his great grandfather, John Moore Lancaster, and the Civil War, called, “When Glory Comes Late, True Stories of a Civil War Soldier, by Sunbury Press. All royalties will be donated to the Gary Sinise Foundation for Veteran care.

Dorothy Bumgarner Petree, age 81, of Maryville, went to her heavenly home on Oct. 23, 2015, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was born April 19, 1934. Preceded in death by her parents, Bonnie and Y J Bumgarner. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ralph L. Petree; daughter and son-in-law, Lesa (George) Abbott; daughter, Melba Petree; grandchildren, Megan (Matt) Lafon, Brandon Abbott, Ethan Abbott, Jacob Roberts; brother, Alfred (Jackie) Bumgarner; special extended family, Kyle (Roberta) Petree, Lucy (Elm) Way; Aunt, Hazel Gowan; several nieces and nephews. Dorothy taught for over 34 years with the Blount County Schools. She loved education, learning and teaching others. She enjoyed and truly loved all of her many students. She stayed busy with gardening, flowers, and birding. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church and the Sparkplug Sunday School Class. We would like to give special thanks to Fairview Church and the 5th floor nursing staff at Blount Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were with McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Mickey Rainwater officiating. The Entombment followed at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family received friends at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sparkplug Memorial Scholarship Fund of Fairview United Methodist Church, 2508 Old Niles Ferry Road, Maryville, TN 37803. www.mccammonammonsclick.com

Ralph Lee Petree, age 88, of Maryville, went to his heavenly home on February 3, 2020, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born November 21, 1931. Preceded in death by his parents, Claud and Nellie Petree; brothers, Basil and Verl. He joined his wife of 60 years, Dorothy B. Petree, in heaven. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Lesa (George) Abbott; daughter, Melba Petree: grandchildren, Megan (Matt) Lafon, Brandon (Melinda) Abbott, Ethan (Teal) Abbott, Jacob (Grace) Roberts; great-grandchildren, Elsa and Avery; brother, Kyle (Roberta) Petree; sister, Lucille (Em) Way; several nieces and nephews. Ralph was a veteran who served with the Army, Air Force, and Air National Guard. He retired from P.P.G. Industries. He loved spending time making music, listening to music, and rearranging music. He was a lover of all sports and especially enjoyed watching the Vols and the Atlanta Braves. Above all else, he loved and valued his faith and family. He was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church and the Spark Plug Sunday School Class. We would like to give thanks to his many, many doctors and especially the SICU nursing staff at Blount Memorial Hospital. The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Friday, February 7, 2020, at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Mickey Rainwater and Gilbert Harris officiating. The entombment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends, Friday from noon to 2:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sparkplug Memorial Scholarship Fund of Fairview United Methodist Church, 2508 Old Niles Ferry Rd., Maryville, TN 37803. www.mccammonammonsclick.com

Kyle O. Petree, age 88, of Maryville, went to his heavenly home on March 27, 2022, after being cared for at Shannondale Health Care Center. He was born December 30, 1933. Preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Nellie Petree; brothers and sisters-in-law, Basil (Alma), Verl (Betty), and Ralph (Dorothy) Petree.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Roberta Myers Petree; daughter and son-in-law, Melanie (Jimmy) Reese; son and daughter-in-law, Stan (Caroline) Petree: grandchildren, Mollianne (Will) Hubbs, Marykate Reese, Julia (Jimmy) Dugan, Andrew Petree; great-grandson, Cade Hubbs; sister and brother-in-law, Lucille (Em) Way; several nieces and nephews.

Kyle was a graduate of Everett High School (’51) and Maryville College (’55) and then a veteran who served with the Army. He worked as a systems analyst at ALCOA and went on to start several successful businesses. He loved spending time with friends and family and supporting his grandchildren in their activities. He played baseball both in college and in the Army and continued to enjoy watching all sports as long as it was a good game. He faithfully attended the Sparkplug Sunday School Class and Fairview United Methodist Church for more than 60 years where he served on numerous committees throughout the years.

The family would like to thank the caring and skilled staff at Shannondale Health Care Center.

Betty Jane Petterson, retired teacher at Monroe Township School, passed away May 31, 2015. She was born in 1923 in Elizabeth, her family moved to Cranbury when she was 2. On June 10 she would have been 92 years old. She was the daughter of Lillian and Herman Meyer, Sr. She was educated in Cranbury schools, graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee, and attended Middlebury College for Spanish. She taught high school Spanish in Egg Harbor and Atlantic Highlands, NJ.
She married Einar A. Petterson in the early 1950's and moved away. When she was left a widow with with three young children she moved back to raise her family in Cranbury. Then she became a 5th grade teacher in Monroe. She was interested in American History, especially New Jersey history and she was fond of music.
She adored children and kept abreast of all the activities and interests of the children in her family. In retirement she was a docent for the Cranbury historical society, and a member of the Cranbury Swim Club. She swam laps there in her 80's. She traveled to Norway and Hawaii to visit her sons, and went to Spain, England and Alaska on travel vacations.
She is survived by sons, Einar R. (Kari) and Erik (Debbie); daughter, Randi Fretague (Matthew); and two grandchildren, Christian and Athena. She leaves one brother, Robert Meyer, many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.

Dr. Raymond Howard Phillippi, 73, died Sunday, September 23, at his home in Knoxville. Survivors include: his wife of almost 50 years, Georgia Phillippi; his brother, Clifford Phillippi; two sons; David (Julia) Phillippi of Brentwood, TN; Benjamin (Jennifer) Phillippi of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Erin (Andrew) Rust of Hixson, TN; and seven grandchildren. He received his bachelor’s degree in history from Maryville College, a doctorate in psychology from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Phillippi retired in 2010 as a health service researcher with Blue-Cross, Blue-Shield. He was a veteran of Viet Nam. He was an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Knoxville, having previously served as council president. At the time of his death he was the volunteer business manager.

retired from teaching an adult High School Class after all these years. Her Husband, had owned citrus trees all these years and after the freeze in 1975, they said it was time to retire and they did. They have had visitors from all over the continents in their home but since her husband passed in 2000 their son and his wife have moved into the home.

has been appointed Executive Director of the Georgia High School Athletic Assn. He also had a Grand daughter Bryann Hayden born July 3, 2013 whom has a brother Payne Hamilton, age 4.

Elizabeth Bryant Phillips of Winter Park, passed away peacefully in the early evening of September 29, 2017 at age 97. She was born June 3, 1920 in Maryville, Tennessee and lived there until after graduation from Maryville College where she majored in English and Education. In September 1942, she married Joel P. Phillips, Jr., who was a WWII Army Air Force pilot. In 1945 they moved to Joel’s hometown of Winter Park. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Orlando where she was a beloved adult Sunday School teacher for over 50 years. She taught fifth grade at Bonneville Elementary and Audubon Park Elementary Schools for many years. She was past president of Glenridge Junior High School PTA, Audubon Park Elementary School PTA and an active member of the Winter Park Garden Club, Women’s Club, Republican Women’s Club and Christian Women’s Club. She was a Godly encourager and teacher of the Bible to her family, friends and community. She was a faithful witness of Jesus to everyone she ever met. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joel of almost 58 years in 2000. She leaves behind a wonderful legacy to a very grateful family of three children; Patrick Phillips of Winter Park, John Phillips of Montverde and Barbara Grace Hunt of Winter Park, along with nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. The funeral service was held in the Henry Chapel at First Baptist Church of Orlando on Saturday, October 7, 2017. A graveside service was held at the Palm Cemetery in Winter Park.

Received her doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Lincoln Memorial University and has started working as a small animal veterinarian in Kingsport, TN.

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.

Carol Titus Pickering passed away on 23 April 2017 aged 92 years. She was born in Naini Tal India in 1924 the only child of American Methodist Missionaries. She enrolled at Maryville in September 1943 and left in December 1945 to return to India and marry Donald Hardy a member of the Indian Civil Service (British Raj) working in the United Provinces. The first year and a half of their life together was unsettled as they awaited the date of Independence and Partition of the sub-continent, which occurred on August 15 1947. Subsequently, they went to the Gold Coast (now Ghana) where her husband held various administrative posts in government service. In 1955, he was appointed Admissions Tutor at Selwyn College, Cambridge. While there, he was ordained a priest in The Church of England and served in two parishes near Cambridge. He died in 1977. She later married Bill Pickering a priest and academic. She is survived by her four sons from her first marriage.

writes in to share that he retired in February after 43 years with Widener University – the last 15 years as Executive Director of Operations and Chief Sustainability Officer. He is now residing in Rehoboth Beach Delaware.