All Obituaries

On Wednesday, October 16th, 2019, James Aubrey Hughes passed away at home at the age of 74 in Marietta, Georgia. Aubrey was born on March 20th, 1945 in Roswell, Georgia to Bertha and Lee Hughes and was one of four children. He married Peggy Sue Neese and they raised two sons, Brian and Jody.    A hardworking father, small business owner, and community man, Aubrey was the owner and founder of Hughes Auto Repair in Marietta, Georgia. Aubrey took great pride in his auto shop...

Nelson, Jane Bernice, 85, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Saturday, October 12th 2019. Mrs. Nelson was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late John G. Kurtz, and Mary Goodrun Kurtz.  She was preceded in death by her Husband, Stanley Nelson.  Mrs. Jane was former secretary for Gibbs Landscaping, and member of her beloved church, Shady Grove Baptist.  Mrs. Nelson was truly an Artist of her own kind, filling her home with beautiful pieces she created....

Tammy Lynette Rich passed away on September 15th, 2019. She was 58 years old.   She will be sorely missed by her family and friends. Tammy was living and working near Knoxville, TN, at the time of her passing.      Tammy was an intelligent and talented woman with varied interests. She was an expert in crocheting and made many beautiful items over the years. She was also very interested in her family genealogy and pursued that topic over many...

Lita Grandmother of our earthly life Holds in your wizened hands our Beleaguered hearts Sing songs of lulling lullabies that pull from us spirit’s Sorrow. Mother, Matriarch, Queen Release the riggings of soul’s root. Home, Ground, Dust Lift now to join Our Father and leave the world behind - Alice Mello  

William R. Manley, 86, of Marietta died August 24th, 2019. The family will hold visitation Friday, August 30th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Medford-Peden Funeral Home. A Funeral Service is planned for 10:00am Saturday, August 31st in the Medford -Peden Chapel, followed by Burial at Kennesaw Memorial Park .

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...

MCLAUGHLIN, JACQUELINE P. Mary Helen Jacqueline Parris McLaughlin, 86, of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 3, 2019.  Born June 20, 1933, in Copper Hill, Tennessee, Jackie grew up on Galloway Road in Blue Ridge, GA.  The sixth of seven children, she is preceded in death by her parents Avery Johnson and Jessie Mae (Hickey) Parris; brothers Avery James, Jr., Phillip Douglas, and Johnny Nathaniel; sister, brother-in-law, and nephew JoAnne, Orville,...

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...