Barbara Kay, Curtis Yarbrough, Martin “Marty” Chapman, Jr., Ronnie Lollis
Ronnie Lollis
Belton – Ronald Clark “Ronnie” Lollis, 83, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Born on August 11, 1943, in Pelzer, South Carolina, Ronnie was the son of the late Carroll Gordon Lollis and Lola Blanche Clark Lollis. He retired after many years as a Teamster truck driver with Roadway and was a faithful member of Waycross Community Church. He was also an Air Force Veteran.
Ronnie enjoyed golfing and camping, activities through which he developed many cherished friendships over the years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend whose life was marked by service to his family, his church, and his community. No matter how busy he was, Ronnie always found a way to make time for those who needed him. He was known for his caring heart, steadfast faith, and willingness to lend a helping hand.
He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Rita Bruce Lollis.
He is also survived by his children: Tony Lollis (Amber) of Greenville, Tim Lollis (Veronica) of Greer, Todd Lollis of Greer, and Teri Willard (David) of Beaufort.
He is further survived by his grandchildren: Jordan Taylor, Erica McCraw, Aleshia Lollis, Logan Lollis, Josh Lollis, Haleigh Lollis, Ian Lollis, Payson Lollis, Philip Lollis, Becca Cannada, Katelyn Bayne, Christopher Stoddard and Lauren Fortner; and his great-grandchildren: Adelyn Jane, Bowdy, Kolt, Jaxon, Audrey (on the way), Kayleigh, Khloe, McKinley, Knox, Hudson, Holland, Miller, Brayden, Charlotte, Lillian, Emma (on the way), Landon, Layton, William, Elijah, Levi, Luke, Easton, Ellison, Hadley and Tucker.
In addition, Ronnie is survived by Rita’s three daughters and their families: Ruth Wood Taylor, Tricia Wood Graettinger and Julie Wood Keys; his step-grandchildren: Garrett Graettinger, Laney Keys, Caroline Keys, Isaac Keys and Josie LeRoy; and his step-great-grandchildren: Layla Wayne and Sutton Richard.
Ronnie was blessed with a large family and an even larger circle of friends. His kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for others left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Travis Clark Lollis; his two sisters, Ann Lollis Childers and Gloria Diane Lollis (1947) and a brother, Carrol Gordon Lollis Jr. (1946).
Though he will be deeply missed, Ronnie’s legacy of faith, love, friendship, and service will continue to live on in the hearts of his family and friends.
A visitation will be held Saturday, August 22, from 9:30 to 10:45 am at Waycross Community Church with the service following at 11:00 am in the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in Ronnie’s memory to Waycross Community Church, 104 Waycross Church Rd., Pelzer, SC 29669.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
Martin “Marty” Chapman, Jr.
Martin “Marty” Lee Chapman, Jr., 55, of Williamston, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Born in Waukegan, IL, he was a son of Margaret Delores Bryant Chapman and the late Martin Lee Chapman, Sr. He was a member of Williamston Church of God and enjoyed driving a truck for 25 years.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by sister, Carol Zenner and brother, Edward Chapman; and his beloved pet, Ozzy Dwayne.
Services will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Anderson County PAWS, 1320 Hwy. 29 South, Anderson, SC 29626.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
Curtis Yarbrough
Curtis Eugene Yarbrough, 77, of Williamston, husband of Kimberly Jayne McCoy Yarbrough, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026.
Born in Anderson, he was a son of the late William “Bill” Edward Yarbrough, Sr. and Blondia Freeman Yarbrough. He retired from Anderson County School Bus Shop. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and working in the yard.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Nicholas Yarbrough and Daniel Yarbrough (Shana); grandchildren, June and Noah Yarbrough and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family received friends August 14 at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer with the funeral service followed in the funeral home chapel. Burial immediately followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Anderson.
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
Barbara Kay
Barbara Ann Griffith Kay, 83, of Williamston, wife of the late Clifton Leon “Boogie” Kay, Jr., passed away Friday, August 14, 2026.
Born in Pendleton, she was a daughter of the late Cecil Eugene and Jean Baldwin Griffith. She retired from Milliken Cushman Plant.
She is survived by daughters, Kim Cheslak and Karen Jones; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Judy Stallings; and brother, Phil Griffith.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 20, at 10:00 am at Old Slabtown Cemetery, 121 Bagwell Road, Liberty.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St, Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
Condolence: www.graymortuary.com
