[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries – May 6, 2025

Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available.

• Donna Kay McFarland Adams, 77, died April 28, 2025. Services were held on May 2.
• Kayleigh Marie Blackburn, 23, died May 4, 2025. Services are pending.
• Phyllis Bowman Grubb, 90, died April 28, 2025. Services were held on May 4.
• Randy Mitchell Caldwell, 70, died May 2, 2025. Private services are planned.
• Sharon “Nona” Collins, 71, died April 28, 2025. A celebration of life is planned for 1 p.m. on May 10 at Lake Holt in Butner.
• Lena Ruth Davis Richardson, 73, died May 2, 2025. A graveside service is set for 12 p.m. on May 7 at Beechwood Cemetery in Durham.
• Delores Marie Dumas Ewing, 79, died April 29, 2025. No services are listed at this time.
• Ruth Woodlief Ferrell, 91, died May 2, 2025. A graveside service is planned for 11 a.m. on May 7 at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Durham.
• Angela Elizabeth Gaines Mitchum, 69, died April 29, 2025. No services are listed at this time.
• Atrayus Omar Goode, 39, died April 17, 2025. A celebration of life is set for 2 p.m. on June 14 at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Durham.
• Timothy Jerome Jackson, 52, died April 27, 2025. Services were held on May 3.
• Irving Koppel, 96, died April 25, 2025. No services are listed at this time.
• George Thomas “Pete” King Sr., 85, died April 30, 2025. Services are planned for 11 a.m. on May 10 at RTP Community Church in Durham.
• Riky Lee Lynch, 45, died April 24, 2025. Funeral services were held on May 5.
• Rev. Dud Mitchell Lundy Jr., 71, died May 1, 2025. A celebration of life is planned for June 14 in Columbia, South Carolina.
• Richard John “Pop” Marshall, 83, died May 3, 2025. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date.
• Susan Nevel Ruvio, 65, died May 1, 2025. A graveside service is planned for 12 p.m. on May 14 at Judea Reform Synagogue Cemetery in Chapel Hill.
• Beverly Patton Oakley, 74, died April 18, 2025. A celebration of life is expected in June.
• Edith Mae Ottaway, 89, died May 2, 2025. Services are planned for 11 a.m. on May 8 at Edgewood Baptist Church in Durham.
• Philip Parker, 47, died April 28, 2025. Services are planned for 1 p.m. on May 9 at Hanes Funeral Chapel in Durham.
• Clara Denise Robertson, 52, died May 2, 2025. Services are planned for 12 p.m. on May 7 at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home in Durham.
• Fredrick Douglas Rogers, 76, died May 4, 2025. A funeral service is planned for 1 p.m. on May 10 at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home in Durham.
• Dawn Benedict Richie, 72, died April 21, 2025. A graveside service is planned for 1 p.m. on May 7 at Bluestem Conservation Cemetery in Hurdle Mills.
• Alora Isabelle Scopano, newborn, died April 29, 2025. Services are planned for 2 p.m. on May 17 at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home in Durham.
• John F. Wily III, 87, died May 2, 2025. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.

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Additional Notes:

• Beechwood Cemetery – 3300 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC.
• Bluestem Conservation Cemetery – 2309 Morrow Mill Rd., Hurdle Mills, NC.
• Edgewood Baptist Church – 1807 Infinity Rd., Durham, NC.
• Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship – 4907 Garrett Rd., Durham, NC.
• Hall-Wynne Funeral Home – 1113 W Main St., Durham, NC.
• Hanes Funeral Chapel – 460 South Driver St., Durham, NC.
• Holloway Memorial Funeral Home – 2502 NC Highway 55, Durham, NC.
• Judea Reform Synagogue Cemetery – 3715 Chatham Dr., Chapel Hill, NC.
• Lake Holt – 1200 Lake Holt Rd., Butner, NC.
• RTP Community Church – 1727 Ed Cook Rd., Durham, NC.
• Woodlawn Memorial Park – 2107 Liberty St., Durham, NC.

Southpoint Access extends condolences to the families and friends of those we remember this week.

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