Jun 26, 2026

David Burman Oscarson, age 87 of Watha passed peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday June 26, 2026.

He was born October 15, 1938 in Philadelphia PA son of the late Sven and Ruth Oscarson. He was also predeceased by his brother, Jon Oscarson.

He is survived by his twin sister,...

Jun 23, 2026

Linda Sue Godwin Richards, age 76 of Burgaw, passed peacefully Tuesday June 23, 2026 at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born August 17, 1949 in Sampson County daughter of the late Gordon and Susie Godwin.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Franklin Richards; two sons, Adam Richards and wife...

Jun 10, 2026

Glenda Faye Jordan Meadows, age 87 of Jacksonville passed peacefully at home June 10, 2026. She was born April 24, 1939 in New Hanover County daughter of the late Harry and Louise Jordan.

She is survived by two sons, Michael Meadows and wife Cindy of Jacksonville and John Meadows and wife Crystal of Hubert; daughter, Donna Banks...

May 18, 2026

Glenda Kathleen "Kathy" Jarvis age 75 of Watha passed peacefully Monday May 18, 2026 at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center under the care of Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

She was born December 8, 1950 in Gastonia, NC daughter of the late Leonard and Maye Crenshaw. She was known to all as Kathy. She moved to Carolina...

May 14, 2026

Juanita Smith Hodge, age 60 of Wilmington passed peacefully Thursday May 14, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Hospice.

She was born November 19, 1965 in Duplin County daughter of the late Hubert Smith and Aurora English. She was also predeceased by her step father, James T. English Sr.

She is survived by two daughters,...

May 2, 2026

Louis Ferdinand Hesse Jr. (93) of Burgaw, NC, (formally of Godfrey, Illinois.) after a long and fulfilling life, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family in the final moments of his earthly life.

He was born on February 26th, 1933, to Louis and Louise...

Apr 17, 2026

Ernest Edward Brinson Jr., 66, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 17, 2026. A lifelong resident of Burgaw, Ernest was a devoted husband, father, and friend whose kindness and steady presence touched many lives.

Ernest shared 37 loving years of marriage with his wife, Clara Brinson. Together they built a family grounded in love, loyalty,...

Apr 5, 2026

Marilyn Chambers White, age 91 of Wilmington passed peacefully Sunday April 5, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 11, 1934 in Eau Claire PA daughter of the late Wilford and Rosetta Chambers. She was also predeceased by her husband Darwin White.

She is survived by her...

Apr 4, 2026

Ronald Wesley Rentz, age 80, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed peacefully at home in Rose Hill on Saturday April 4, 2026 due to a long illness.

He was born April 2, 1946 in Ramsey County MN, son of the late Wesley and Bernice Rentz.

He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years,...

Mar 27, 2026

Elsie Shantz, age 94 of Wilmington passed peacefully Friday March 27, 2026 at Arbor Landing at Hampstead surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 28, 1931 in Passaic, New Jersey daughter of the late Akeem  Oshnik and Maria Fedynczak.

She is survived by a daughter, Hollace Shantz of Connecticut and many other family...