IN MEMORIAM
In Memoriam: Eamon Mason Leary
NEWS Eamon Mason Leary, 16, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on June 6, 2026. Born on October 6, 2009, Eamon brought energy, laughter and kindness to everyone fortunate enough to know him. He had just completed his sophomore at Hough High School and...
In Memoriam: Hilton Lamar “Jack” Ruth Jr.
NEWS Hilton Lamar Ruth, Jr, better known as “Jack,” died June 3, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born November 19, 1930, in Rock Hill, SC, son of the late Hilton Lamar Ruth and Dorothy Meroney Ruth. Mr. Ruth graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1949,...
In Memoriam: Jack Thomas Braswell Jr.
NEWS Jack Thomas Braswell Jr., more familiarly known as Thom or Tommy, died on May 24, 2026, from respiratory failure due to his ongoing complications from leukemia. Before his cancer diagnosis just a few years ago, he enjoyed traveling, hosting neighborhood...
In Memoriam: Douglas Robert Gale
NEWS Douglas "Doug" Robert Gale passed away on May 14, 2026, due to complications after aorta transplant surgery, with his wife, Billie Lebda Gale, by his side. Doug was born on August 12, 1946, and grew up in Rochester, N.Y. He had an older sister, Maren,...
In Memoriam: Rita Adams Simpson
NEWS CHARLOTTE – Mrs. Simpson, 98, died on June 3, 2026, at The Sharon at South Park. A memorial service will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, with the Rev. Mary Kate Sykes officiating. Interment will be in the...
In Memoriam: Susan Dudley Abbott
NEWS Susan Dudley Abbott died peacefully in her home on May 26 at the age of 85 with loved ones by her side. She lived a full and happy life, and her generous and lively spirit was a source of joy to all who knew her. Susan was a loving wife to Anthony S....
In Memoriam: Eric Paul Barkemeyer
NEWS Eric Paul Barkemeyer of Birmingham, Alabama (formerly of Davidson, North Carolina), passed away on May 20, 2026 at the age of 75 after a long, hard-fought battle with Parkinson's disease. Originally from rural West Point, Mississippi, Eric graduated from...
In Memoriam: Banks Darrell Williams Sr.
NEWS Banks Darrell Williams Sr., age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on May 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in Davidson, North Carolina, Banks spent 66 years in the family home in Cornelius, North Carolina, where he devoted his...
In Memoriam: Charles Fox
NEWS
In Memoriam: Harold William (Bill) Heyer
NEWS Harold William (Bill) Heyer, 93, was born on February 9, 1933, and passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2026. Bill grew up in Indiana, and although he lived most of his life elsewhere, it was always in his folksy Hoosier way. Bill is predeceased...
In Memoriam
News of Davidson offers the opportunity for local residents to submit obituaries/tributes for their loved ones. The content is not written by the News of Davidson team unless otherwise stated.