Obituaries 8-26-2026

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Brenda Kay Chapman, Joseph Mohrmann, David Dellinger, Susan Finley, Richard Freeman, Debra “Debbie” Chastain Lollis Eller, Leigh Jones

Leigh Jones

Toni Leigh Chandler Jones, 43, of Belton, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026.

Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of Sheila Mitchell Holliday and the late Timothy Chandler. 

She is survived by spouse, Bobby Jones; sons, Timothy Canup, Steven Bratten and Conner Jones; daughter, Ivy Canup; step-father, Brian Holliday; step-mother, Nancy Chandler; grandfather, Jerry Chandler; grandmother, Catherine Lusk; step-grandmother, Mollie Holliday; sisters, Tabatha Allen, Crystal Hasley, and Keri Pettus; brother, Bradley Tollison; one granddaughter and one grandson.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 26, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the mortuary chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rainey Hospice House, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

Gray Mortuary, Pelzer

Condolences: www.graymortuary.com

 Debra “Debbie” Chastain Lollis Eller 

Debra “Debbie” Chastain Lollis Eller, 72, of Williamston, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Roy Earl Chastain, Sr. and Dorothy Gillian Chastain Ramsey. She retired from St. Francis Women’s Hospital. 

Survivors include daughter, Treva Woolbright; one granddaughter; brother, Ronnie Chastain; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family received friends August 23 at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer with a memorial service followed in the funeral home chapel. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spectrum ABA, 45 Creekview Court, Greenville, SC 29615.

Condolences: www.graymortuary.com

Richard Freeman

Richard Alan Freeman, 69, of Williamston, husband of Lisa Ann Boyd Freeman, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Born in Anderson, he was a son of Shirley Ann Jennings Freeman and the late Marshall Miller Freeman. He was employed with International Vitamin Corporation and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by daughter, Kayla Freeman; son, Daniel Freeman; grandchild; brother, Andy Freeman; sister, Marsha Singleton; sister-in-law, Teresa Freeman; niece, Erica Singleton; nephew, David Singleton; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

The family received friends August 24, at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer.

The funeral service was held August 25, in the funeral home chapel with burial followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Anderson.

Memorials may be made to the Cancer Association of Anderson, 215 E. Calhoun St., Anderson, SC 29621 or PAWS, 1320 Hwy 29 S., Anderson, SC 29626.

Condolences: www.graymortuary.com

Susan Finley

Susan Yvonne Rainey Finley, of Williamston, 66, wife of Roger Dale Finley, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026 at her home.

Born in Anderson, she was a daughter of Clarence Lee Rainey, Jr. and Doris Marie Feltman Rainey. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Williamston.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter, Melissa Gregory; son, Jeremy Finley; sisters, Teresa Mosteller, Carol Stanley and Jackie Lollis; 5 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 26, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Williamston.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, Building Fund, 324 Belton Dr., Williamston, SC 29697 or The Alzheimer’s Association – Upstate SC Chapter, 123 Antrim Drive, Greenville, SC 29607.

Gray Mortuary, Pelzer

Condolences: www.graymortuary.com

David Dellinger

Charles David Dellinger, 73, of Williamston, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Born in Greenville County, he was a son of Janie Margaret Dellinger and the late Charles “Charlie” Daniel Dellinger. He retired from Michelin and was a Mason and Shriner. 

In addition to his mother, he is survived by daughters, Kylie James and Cerena Dellinger; brother, Bobby; sisters, Denise and Lisa; grandchildren, Caitlyn, Mallory, Carson, Jayden, and Joe.

No services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Children’s Greenville, Office of Philanthropy, 950 W. Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605.

Gray Mortuary, Pelzer

Condolences: www.graymortuary.com

Joseph Mohrmann

 Joseph Cord Mohrmann, 90, of Piedmont, husband of the late Carol Lanora Kelley Mohrmann, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Born in Beach Lake, PA, Joseph was a son of the late Richard and Helene Ammer Mohrmann. He retired from Kemet and was a member of Mauldin Church of Christ. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force.

He is survived by daughters, Susanna Maddox and Lori Schultz; sons, Joseph Mohrmann and David Mohrmann; seven grandchildren, and  five great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold, Richard, Doug, and Gene Mohrmann; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 29, at 11:00 a.m. at Mauldin Church of Christ, 4 Gillin Drive, Simpsonville with visitation following.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mauldin Church of Christ, P.O. Box 731, Mauldin, SC 29662.

Gray Mortuary, Pelzer

Condolences: www.graymortuary.com

Brenda Kay Chapman

Brenda Kay Chapman, 70, of Williamston, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026.

Born in Jonesboro, AR, she was the daughter of the late Madelyn Swindle and Bennie Goolsby, Sr.

Mrs. Chapman was an active member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. 

She is survived by sons, Derrell, Jonathan and Michael Chapman; five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1300 Anderson Drive, Williamston, SC 29697.

Gray Mortuary, Pelzer

Condolences: www.graymortuary.com