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Dawn Kramer (nee Heil), 80, formerly of Marietta, died on Tuesday after a long illness. She is survived by her children Keri (Sean Carr), Brad (Tara), Jill, and Stephanie, and her grandchildren Greta, Lottie, Maida, and Peter. A celebration of life will be held at HM Patterson in Marietta on Saturday, April 6, at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Charles "Hudson" Hardin, III, passed peacefully and surrounded by love with his father and sister by his side on March 31, 2024 at the age of 20. Hudson was born in Atlanta, GA on May 9, 2003. He spent his early childhood in Albany, GA and attended Deerfield-Windsor School. In 2014, Hudson moved to Marietta, GA. He graduated from Walton High School and attended Kennesaw State University. He is survived by father Charles H. Hardin II, sister Elizabeth Burke Hardin, grandmother Janet Burke Hardin, all of Atlanta; aunt Jan Hardin, uncle Randy Foster of Brevard, NC; mother Patricia W. Long, stepfather Brian Long, uncle Jon Warrington (Stacey), stepsister Julia Long, aunt Leslie Dettore (Joey),...

Raymond John Schaltenbrand, Jr., 80, of Marietta, Ga went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Son of Raymond and Ginger Schaltenbrand, Ray was born on April 14, 1943, in Pennsylvania. His family moved to Florida when he was young, and Ray attended Miami Jackson High School where he was a major contributor on their swim team. Following high school, he received an appointment to the United States Military Academy West Point in New York where he continued to swim. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant and completed both Ranger and Airborne Training. It was during this time that Ray and his wife, Eleanor, eloped in November of 1965 to the...

Celeste Pacetti Ford A loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, and friend Celeste Pacetti Ford, also known as Mimi to her nine grandchildren, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was 77 years old. Celeste was born on April 9th, 1946, in Morgan City, Louisiana, to Arlene and Rodney Pacetti. She grew up in Fort Myers, Florida with her two brothers, Greg and Rodney Pacetti. She attended Fort Myers High School where she met her husband, Samuel Ford. They married in 1966 and had four children: David, Rebecca, Tim and Andrew. Celeste was a devoted wife and mother, who followed her husband's career around the world. She lived in Atlanta, Maryland, New...

Mrs. Greta Clemmons Barrett, age 94 of Marietta, Georgia passed away on February 4, 2024. She was born on March 11, 1929 in Sherman, Texas to Clarence and Linnie Clemmons. Greta graduated from Hillsboro High School in Tampa, Florida. Throughout her life, she enjoyed antiquing and decorating and was also very artistic. She often would create drawings and beautiful paintings. Greta was very dedicated to her faith and volunteered her time helping with the sound system at her church and giving her time to multiple organizations and clubs. Greta also enjoyed traveling to many places and adding to her doll collection. She dedicated her time to her family and children and adored spending...

Mrs. Greta Clemmons Barrett went to the Lord on February 4, 2024 in Marietta, GA. She was born March 11, 1929. The family will receive guests for visitation on, Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at Eastside Baptist Church, 2450 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 am. She will be laid to rest at Arlington Memorial Park, Sandy Springs, GA.

George Earl Piepho, 85, of Marietta, Georgia, died at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri of respiratory failure on January 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. George was born February 6, 1938 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Herbert & Margaret Piepho. He attended Indiana University where he was awarded bachelors and MBA degrees in Business with a concentration in Marketing. George brought his family to Marietta in 1990 from Houston, Texas to assume the position of General Manager for the Sales & Distribution Department of General Electric Appliances for the SouthEast region. George retired in 1998 after 35 years with GE. He was an avid golfer and used his managerial...

William Kenneth "Ken" Beckworth, age 85, of Marietta GA passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024. He was born in Louisville GA on May 8, 1938 to Frank Aubrey and Sue Tanner Beckworth where he enjoyed a wonderful childhood in the country. He moved to Atlanta GA to attend GA Tech where he graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. After graduation Ken spent his career working for Georgia Power from April 1965 until he retired in August 1994. Ken enjoyed working several other jobs while at Georgia Power including teaching his love of engineering. In his spare time Ken enjoyed being with his family and spending time in the North GA Mountains. Ken was a proud member of the...

William Kenneth "Ken" Beckworth, age 85, of Marietta GA passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024. He was born in Louisville GA on May 8, 1938 to Frank Aubrey and Sue Tanner Beckworth where he enjoyed a wonderful childhood in the country. He moved to Atlanta GA to attend GA Tech where he graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. After graduation Ken spent his career working for Georgia Power from April 1965 until he retired in August 1994. Ken enjoyed working several other jobs while at Georgia Power including teaching his love of engineering. In his spare time Ken enjoyed being with his family and spending time in the North GA Mountains. Ken was a proud member of the...

Nancy Vogt Wyer, 94, died Friday, December 22nd in her residence at Sterling Estates of East Cobb in Marietta, GA. She was born Nancy Bohart Vogt on October 1, 1929 in Stanberry, MO to Arlis and Marguerite Vogt. Nancy attended Wells College in Aurora, NY and graduated from the University of Nebraska. She also received a masters degree in public law and government from Columbia University in New York. Nancy is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, the Rev. George William Wyer, a retired Episcopalian priest; her three daughters, Lisa Valentine Wyer of Croton-on Hudson, NY, Penelope Wyer Barrow of Raleigh, NC, and Jennifer Wyer Bull of Marietta, GA and three grandchildren. Her son,...

Shirley (Frederking) Ann Wolf, age 82 of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023. She was born on July 24, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri to Marion and Bernadine Frederking. Shirley graduated from Central High School in Paddock Lake, Wisconsin and from Kendall College in Evanston, Illinois with a two-year Liberal Arts degree. She was employed by two major national life insurance companies in Evanston, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin as a systems analyst identifying organizational improvements, where needed, designing systems to implement those changes, and training others in their use. She also was a teacher of preschool children for many years at East Side Baptist...

Deborah Jean Herring Cheney, age 68, of Marietta, GA, passed away on November 22nd, 2023. She was born in Marietta, GA on April 21st, 1955 to Charles and Bobbie Herring. She loved her work as an event planner. A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, December 10th at Kennesaw Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Debbie's name to Mary's Place.

Betty Shannon Daniels age 93, passed away on November 7, 2023. Betty was born on April 28,1930 in Atlanta, Georgia to parents Annie Louise Huffman and William Thomas Shannon. She attended Atlanta Public schools and had a wonderful 45-year career in Nursing. She worked as a public health Nurse and a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric Nursing and for 15 of those years she also taught at Emory. Betty graduated from Emory School of Nursing, and then obtained a BSN from the Medical College School of Nursing in Augusta and a MN from Emory. After working as head nurse in a cardiology unit, Betty joined the US Navy and served as a nurse in Pensacola, FL. For her outstanding work in the...

Kathleen "Kathy" Krank Mooney, age 76, of Roswell, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 28, 2023. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to James and Rita Krank. She graduated from Dominican Academy in New York, NY and Notre Dame College (now part of St. John's University) on Staten Island, NY. Kathy obtained a Master's in Political Science from Syracuse University and later a Master's in Psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. She was employed by Bryn Mawr College and Agnes Scott College in their career planning offices and later worked as a career management professional for several human resources firms as well as directing her own consulting...

Robert Glenn Bowman, age 88, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Robert (Bob) was a graduate of Grady High School in Atlanta, GA and earned a Bachelor of Science at Georgia Tech graduating in 1956. Additionally he earned a Master's in Business Administration at Ohio State University in Industrial Management. During his years at GA TECH, he was in Air Force ROTC. After GA TECH, he joined the Air Force, was commissioned as First Lieutenant, earned his wings, and piloted B-47's. After graduating from Ohio State, he worked in management consulting for Battelle Memorial Institute, Arthur Young and Ernest & Young. He and two other former employees of Ernest &...

Sarah Macomber Nicholson, age 83, of Marietta, GA passed away on September 19, 2023. She was born on January 31, 1940 in Toledo, OH to the late Charles and Sarah Macomber. Sarah graduated with an Associate Degree from Colby College in Maine. Over the course of her life, she worked in New York City at Sloan Kettering, in Boston at the Children's Hospital, and volunteered at the Children's Home Society of California in Ventura, CA. In her spare time, she enjoyed being a grandmother, traveling, great food (with a good scotch), and spending quality time with friends and family. She lived an extraordinary life. For those who were blessed to have known her, she was the most generous and...

Sarah Macomber Nicholson, age 83, of Marietta, GA passed away on September 19, 2023. She was born on January 31, 1940 in Toledo, OH to the late Charles and Sarah Macomber. Sarah graduated with an Associate Degree from Colby College in Maine. Over the course of her life, she worked in New York City at Sloan Kettering, in Boston at the Children's Hospital, and volunteered at the Children's Home Society of California in Ventura, CA. In her spare time, she enjoyed being a grandmother, traveling, great food (with a good scotch), and spending quality time with friends and family. She lived an extraordinary life. For those who were blessed to have known her, she was the most generous and...

Wayne M. Wills, age 92, of Sandy Springs, GA (formerly of Marietta, GA) passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He is survived by his sister, Laura Fury of Jeffersonville, IN; daughters Kimberly C. Harrell of Marietta, GA, and Wendy C. Pritchett of Loganville, GA, son Wayne (Carrie) M. Wills of Sandy Springs, GA; former wife Marie Wills of Marietta, GA; nephew Gary Wills of Natchez, MS; grandchildren Kristen, Madeline, Emily, and Anna; and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents William and Frances Wills, brother William (Flo) Wills, wife Marilyn R. Wills (Marshall), and son Jeffrey Campbell. Wayne was born in Jackson, MS and studied at Millsaps College before...

James Boyd Lazenby, age 83, of Marietta, GA, suffered a stroke and passed away on September 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. James was given many loving nicknames from friends and family, but was best known as Jim. Jim was born in Auburn, Alabama on September 18, 1939 to A. L. Lazenby and Mamie Thompson Lazenby. One of seven children, his love for his family has been a constant source of joy. He often told stories and discussed his treasured memories with his siblings and his love for his childhood home. He graduated from Beauregard High School and served in the U.S. Army earning the rank of Sergeant. He graduated from Auburn University and was a loyal and enthusiastic Alumni. He...

James Boyd Lazenby, age 83, of Marietta, GA, suffered a stroke and passed away on September 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. James was given many loving nicknames from friends and family, but was best known as Jim. Jim was born in Auburn, Alabama on September 18, 1939 to A. L. Lazenby and Mamie Thompson Lazenby. One of seven children, his love for his family has been a constant source of joy. He often told stories and discussed his treasured memories with his siblings and his love for his childhood home. He graduated from Beauregard High School and served in the U.S. Army earning the rank of Sergeant. He graduated from Auburn University and was a loyal and enthusiastic Alumni. He...

Wendell Bennett Byars, age 84 of Aiken, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice, Austell, Ga. A native of Aiken, Wendell was born on January 16, 1939 to the late John Bernell Byars and Inez Youngblood Byars of Windsor, SC. A avid fisherman, hunter and community leader, Wendell was instrumental in the founding of numerous volunteer fire departments though out Aiken County. Most notably was his involvement with Couchton Fire and Rescue where he served faithfully for over 50 years. He was a member of Couchton Baptist Church and in later years attended his boyhood church, Windsor First Baptist. Wendell was also a member in good standing with...