Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available.
- Peggy Whitt Addison, 83, died July 2, 2025. Services were held on Monday, July 7.
- Joan Marie Andrews Council, 81, died July 4, 2025. Funeral service is planned for Wednesday, July 9, at Grey Stone Baptist Church in Durham.
- Barbara Jean Goodson Cherry, 93, died June 27, 2025. Services are planned for Tuesday, July 8, at 11 a.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, Kentucky.
- Brenda Dillard Pitts, 69, died June 29, 2025. Celebration of life to be set at a later date.
- Nelson Lopez, 63, died July 3, 2025. Services were held on July 6.
- Musia Gingold “Mussie” Lakin, 99, died June 10, 2025. Services were held at Beth El Congregation in Durham.
- Russell Michael Leiman, 77, died June 30, 2025. No services are planned.
- Andrea Namisnack Marcus, 83, died July 2, 2025. Services were held on July 6.
- Jerry Michael Medlin Sr., 71, died July 2, 2025. No formal services are planned.
- Alfred Corey O’Brien, 55, died June 28, 2025. Memorial mass is planned for Saturday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Durham.
- Stephen Starks Jr., 89, died July 1, 2025. Services are planned for Saturday, July 26, at 12 p.m. at Hanes Funeral Chapel in Durham.
- Josephine Quinn Spahic, infant, died June 24, 2025. No services are listed.
- Paul Harvey Sebastian, 73, died June 30, 2025. No services are listed.
- Acie Junious Stewart, 76, died July 3, 2025. Funeral service is planned for Wednesday, July 9, at 12 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Durham.
- DeMaris Alonzo Thorpe, 40, died June 29, 2025. Funeral service is planned for Tuesday, July 8, at 12 p.m. at Union Baptist Church in Durham.
- Carol Thorpe Taylor, 73, died July 2, 2025. Funeral service is planned for Thursday, July 10, at 1 p.m. at St. John Missionary Church in Durham.
- Elizbeth Scott Ware, 74, died July 1, 2025. Funeral service is planned for Wednesday, July 9, at 2 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Home Chapel in Durham.
Southpoint Access extends condolences to the families and friends of those we remember this week.
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Author: Wes Platt
Lead storyteller. Game designer and journalist. Recovering Floridian. Email: southpointaccessnews@gmail.com.
