Sarah Williams, Susan Lollis, Olene Bear, Jimmy Weathers
Jimmy Weathers
James “Jimmy” Charles Weathers of Belton, 76, husband of the late Peggy Irby Weathers, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Born in Fountain Inn, he was a son of the late Robert Wilson and Mildred Angeline Knight Weathers. He was formerly employed with Stover Mechanical as a pipefitter/welder and was a member and deacon at Blue Ridge Baptist Church, Belton.
He is survived by daughters, Shelley W. Balawi of Hampton, VA and Kristi Brock of Honea Path; brother, Robert Larry Weathers; grandchild raised in the home, Amber W. Martin; great-grandchild raised in the home, Jayson Bryan Weathers; two great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 30 at 2:00 pm at the Garden of Memories, Belton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blue Ridge Baptist Church, 1340 Blue Ridge Ave., Belton, SC 29627.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
Olene Bear
Maggie Olene Wilson Bear of Pelzer, 87, wife of the late Raymond Eugene Bear, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Born in Honea Path, she was a daughter of the late Rowland Oscar “R.O.” and Mae Lowe Wilson. She retired from Greenville Memorial Hospital and was a member of Pelzer First Baptist Church. Olene previously served on the Pelzer Town Council and owned Kids Or More in Pelzer.
She is survived by daughters, Lynn Jones, Patti Chastain, and Kathy Torbett; son, Matt Bear; sisters, Lethia Alewine, Betty Rogers, and Nancy Brake; brother, Don Wilson; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 29, from 12:30 to 1:45 pm at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer with the funeral service following at 2:00 pm in the mortuary chapel. Entombment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
Susan Lollis
Piedmont – Susan Marie Allen Lollis, 68, wife of Calvin Lewis Lollis, Jr., passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at her home.
Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late James “Shoestring” Allen and Gladys Allen Stephens. Susan was a retired beautician at Salon 86, The Springs, and Quillen Manor. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church, Piedmont.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons, Dusty Grogan (Bridget), Connor Lollis (Kayla Karl), and Blake Lollis (Jessica); grandchildren, Brennan Grogan, Colten Grogan, Kyler Lollis, and Krew Lollis; sisters, Teresa Collins and Connie “Crickett” Mitchell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family received friends Friday, January 23, from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. at Southside Baptist Church with the funeral service followed at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Greenville Memorial Gardens.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
Sarah Williams
Greenville – Sarah Elizabeth Wells Williams, 98, wife of the late Earl Floyd Williams, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026.
Born in Pelzer, she was a daughter of the late Sam Brown Wells and Sarah Loree Coker Wells. She was a member of Washington Baptist Church.
She is survived by daughters, Barbara McClure (Robert), Donna Ray (Norman), Sandra Gilstrap (John), Dianne Williams, Marie Roberts (Ron), Jane Williams, and Angela Williams; sons, Johnny Williams (Gail), Gary Williams (Patricia), and Sammy Williams; 23 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by daughter, Becky Ferguson; sister, Mary Crowe; and brothers, Larry Wells and Samuel Wells.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 23, from 9:30 to 10:45 am at Washington Baptist Church with the funeral service followed at 11:00 am in the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
