[In Memoriam] Durham Obituaries - May 27, 2025

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

Paul Harwood Board, 57, died May 19, 2025. A private graveside service is planned.
Allen Thomas Burgette, 77, died May 21, 2025. A memorial service is planned for 3 p.m. on May 31 at Hudson Funeral Home in Durham.
Cynthia “Cindy” Casey, 67, died May 19, 2025. Services were held on May 24.
Eleanor Sigmon Elium, 91, died May 14, 2025. A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m. on May 30 at Few Chapel at Croasdaile Village Retirement Community in Durham.
Linda Gee, 76, died April 23, 2025. A celebration of life is planned for 1 p.m. on May 31 at American Cremation and Funeral Service.
Maidi Ebel Hall, 94, died May 19, 2025. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. on May 29 at Immaculate Conception Church in Durham.
Wayne Holloway, 89, died May 23, 2025. A funeral service is planned for 2 p.m. at Clements Funeral Chapel in Hillsborough.
Bessie Elizabeth Hope, 80, died May 21, 2025. Services are planned for 1 p.m. on May 27 at Hanes Funeral Chapel in Durham.
Sylvia Moring Lane, 81, died May 21, 2025. A private family-only graveside service is planned for May 29.
Lula “Gray” Lee, 74, died May 21, 2025. Services were held on May 24.
David Edward Lee, 65, died May 22, 2025. Services are planned for 2 p.m. on May 27 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Chapel Hill.
Dillon Ray Mason, 74, died May 19, 2025. A celebration of life is planned for 2 p.m. on May 27 at American Cremation and Funeral Service in Durham.
Hailee Amari Maye, 18, died May 15, 2025. No services are listed.
Gaynelle Beasley McGee, 88, died May 21, 2025. No services are listed.
Phillinda Alisa McDuffie, 75, died May 13, 2025. Services were held on May 22.
Betty Strayhorn Moore, 69, died May 21, 2025. A private interment will be held at a later date.
Mary Ann Molpus O’Neal, 90, died May 18, 2025. A private family service is planned.
Alfred Lee O’Briant, 95, died May 19, 2025. Services were held on May 24.
Janneah Dinester Perry, 43, died May 6, 2025. Services are planned for 11 a.m. on May 31 at RTP Community Church in Durham.
Richard David Sobel, 84, died May 20, 2025. Services were held on May 22.
Helen Taylor, 89, died May 14, 2025. No services are listed.
Claude Wayne Thomas, 65, died May 21, 2025. A funeral service is planned for 1:30 p.m. on June 1 at Evans Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Wake Forest.