All Obituaries

On Saturday, August 17, Betty Driemeyer, loving mother of 7 children, 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren passed away at age 89. Betty, née Frances Elizabeth Stroud, was born on January 30, 1930 in St. Louis, Mo. to Carliss and Betty Stroud. She received a degree in urban planning from the University of Toledo in 1983. Betty was married to Fred Arthur (Art) Driemeyer, II and together they raised their children, Betts (Markle), Fred, Janet (Walin), Rick, Kay (Williamson),...

Marolyn Sue Adams, age 80, died of complications to Alzheimer’s on August 12, 2019.  She is survived by her son Michael (Scott), daughter-in-law Cindy, daughter Kim, 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Sue was born in Newark, OH on November 14, 1938 to Ralph Need and Mae Swinehart.  A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she gave back to her community and church.  She was a seamstress who used her talents with a sewing machine and needle to...

J.M. “Okie” Austin was born January 18, 1949, in Altus, Oklahoma, and died July 31, 2019, in Kennesaw, Georgia. Okie was called “Dad” by his children, “Grumps” by his grandkids, and “Okie” by everyone else in his adopted state of Georgia.  Okie was best known for his career in public service in Cobb and Cherokee counties. Over two decades, Okie worked with Marietta Police Department, Cobb County Police Department, Cherokee County...

William James (Bud) Lueth Sr was born 1-31-1924 in Sparta, IL. He was the son of Herman Carl Lueth and Hester Honney Lueth. He was preceded in death by his son, William James Lueth Jr, granddaughter Melissa Biddy, his parents, 7 brothers, and 5 sisters. He served his country in WWII in France and England as a member of the Army Air Corps. Mr. Lueth was retired from General Motors and from Sandwell Engineering. Mr. Lueth is survived by his wife of seventy years, Martha Emily Lueth, his...

Taylor, Freeda Loretta Ms. Taylor of 1525 Meadowview Drive, Marietta, Georgia went to be at rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 28th, 2019. She became a born again Christian on October 6th, 1991 at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church. She was born in Rose Hill, Virginia on December 15th, 1931. She lived in Marietta 54 years; retiring from K-mart after 25 years; and she loved working and playing Rook. A wonderful and beloved mother of 5 children, 1 son; Junior and Lora Taylor,...

Carter, Thelma F. "Grani" age 89 of Marietta, Georgia passed away July 28th, 2019. She is preceded in death by her son, Donald H. Carter Jr.  Grani is survived by her husband Donald H. Carter Sr "Papa", Grandson Chris Carter (Niki Carter), and Great Grandchild Sean Donald Carter. The Family will have a Celebration of Grani  at Medford Peden Funeral Home August 9th, 2019 from 4:00pm- 7:00pm. 

Johnny Eugene Smith  went home to be with the Lord July 26, 2019. Johnny was a native of Marietta, Ga. attended Sprayberry High School (Class of ‘73). Johnny retired from the Cobb County School District where he served as custodian at Sprayberry High School for thirty years. He also operated a Landscaping Business. Johnny was a member of EastWood Baptist Church in Marietta. Johnny is survived by loving family and friends.  

Sweeney, Darlene   In loving memory of Darlene Sweeney age 67, formerly of Turtle Creek PA, a graduate from Turtle Creek High School who passed away July 22, 2019 in Atlanta Georgia. Beloved wife of Jack Sweeney of Atlanta, Georgia, she was preceded in death by her parents Patricia LaRue and Daniel Vranich and Brother Louie Vranich. Darlene worked at IBM for 16 years. There she met and married her husband (1980) of nearly 40 years. She returned to IBM as a contractor for 12...

Marie H. Hooper, 88, of Acworth Georgia passed away peacefully on July 3, 2019. Marie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed knitting, gardening, mystery novels, and winning a good game of Yahtzee or Gin Rummy against anyone willing to play against her. Marie passed on a genuine love and faith in the Lord to her Family.  Born on April 1, 1931 to Xavier and Ana Gutfreund in Chaumont France, Marie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Randell Hooper, an infant...

Brooks, Ruby Doris, 75, of Kennesaw Georgia Passed away June 14th, 2019 A loving mother and friend too many who will be forever missed.   Born June 30th, 1943 to Guy, and Zada Whitfield, Mrs. Ruby is preceded in death by parents, her husband of 45 years, Sherman Lee Brooks Sr., and Brother, Leon Whitfield. Mrs. Ruby leaves behind her Children; Lee and wife Samantha Brooks, Angel, and husband Carlos Beltran, Sara Brooks, and Nathan Brooks. Grandchildren; Heather, Nichole,...