Joyce Ann Brice

Mr. Za'Veon Lamont Heath was born on January 16, 2008 in York County to James Gaither and Kierra Heath. He departed this earth on February 20, 2026.

Za'Veon attended Rock Hill High School and Adult Ed. He loved football, basketball, and fishing. He worked for Five Guys. He also played for Cowboy Youth football and the Wildcats. He was a fan of the Atlanta Falcons.

"Papa Smurf" as we called him will be remembered for his big smile, jokes, and playful ways. He adored his Papa James Wylie and his Uncle Pig.

Za'Veon was preceded in death by his brother, Jordan Gaither, and aunts, Shaquetta Heath and Tiffany Hawthorne.

Za'Veon leaves to cherish his memories parents, James Gaither and Kierra Heath; brothers, Thomas Glover, Jeremiah Heath, ZaQuan Gaither; sisters, Ramiya Walls and Zion Boger; one niece, Zy'Arie Cherry; grandparents, James and Janice Wylie, Marietta (Alexander) Turner, Steve (Sandra) McClinton; great-grandmother, Mrs. Jessie Mae Heath; aunts, Wanda Gaither, Danielle Heath, and Sybil Gayton; uncles, Stevie McClinton, Fadarryl Gaither (Tearia), Earl Burns, Nicodemus Weaver, Jamison Gaiton (Lasharra), Disciples Weaver (Krystal), Tarrence Gaiton; a cousin that was like a brother to him, Zy'Quavius Pickett; his best friend, Jeydon House; and a host of aunts, uncles, family and friends. He had so much love for his family.