Julia Moore Pittman was born on August 11, 1947, and died on December 24, 2025. She had one brother and three sisters. She married my dad in 1964 and had my
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Janet Frances Rodgers Barnette, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 71 on December 23, 2025, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in
Michael Wayne Terry, 43, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. He was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 17, 1982, to David Wayne Terry and
Irene Moose Earp, 88, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home. She was born September 26, 1937, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late
Special to IFN Gibson Care Corp., the Home Instead franchise for Iredell and Alexander counties, was recently recognized for service excellence after receiving great ratings and reviews from seniors and
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 4 ♦ Shannon Lipscomb Shepherd, 48, of Wilmington Avenue, Statesville, charged with habitual larceny. ♦ Byrum Colby Holmes,
Special to IFN Brent Goddard has announced his candidacy for election to Iredell County Board of Commissioners. In his campaign announcement, Goddard said he is excited for the opportunity to
Small businesses have long been more than just places to dine and shop. They serve as hubs for social interaction and the foundation of the regional economy. Small businesses are
Low interest rates are an especially big deal for investors because they essentially change the game when it comes to making money and protecting wealth. The choices you make
Support of community helps family of five get fresh start BY MIKE FUHRMAN Jessica Barnette and Randy Lambert spent last Christmas in a motel room after a series of unfortunate
BY GOV. JOSH STEIN Raleigh — Every December, my family lights and places our menorah in a window. Hanukkah – the miracle of lights – tells the story of a group
Special to IFN Every child in foster care deserves not only safety and stability but also the chance to return home to a family that is ready and able to
Mr. Colbert Spann, beloved son of the late John Gerald Sr. and Bertha Spain Gerald, was born in Conway, S.C., on May 23, 1950. He departed this life on Monday,
Mrs. Emma Jean Morrison Huggins, 93, was born in Iredell County, on June 2, 1932, to the late Blake Morrison Sr. and Gracie Bell Watts. She entered into eternal life
Cristina Ann Grossu Biffle, 35, and Ryder Jack Biffle, 5, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 18, 2025. Cristina was born in London, England, on January 10, 1990, to
Gregory Jack Biffle, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 18, 2025. Greg was born in Portland, Ore., on December 23, 1969, to Garland Jack and Sally Biffle. He
With family beside her in her residence, Adelaide (Bette) Van Deventer Gibson peacefully passed away at midnight, as we began December 17, 2025. She was 89 years old and lived at The
Donald Richard Sherrill, 78, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Salisbury VA Hospital. Donald was born on April 12, 1947, to the late Hollis
Allen Ray Martin, 66, of Yadkinville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Allen was born on October 3, 1959, to Ada Marie Christie Martin
Claude LaVon Mitchell, 64, passed away on December 15, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center. LaVon was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 24, 1961, to the late Claude
Clarence “Chuck” Vernon Comer Jr., 62, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Vicky Stroud Comer, grandson Damien Briceno, daughter Samantha
You hear a strange grind from the brakes while turning off Interstate 77 near Statesville. The shop calls back with a repair estimate that lands far above your weekly plan.
By Aaron Garcia, reporting on a study funded by Moonbet What the study did Moonbet.games funded a field study with five hundred adults. Each participant received two thousand dollars for
In Chula Vista, Calif., plumbing companies compete in a fast-moving digital landscape where visibility matters just as much as service quality. With customers relying heavily on online searches to choose
Local sport is a community mirror: it shows who turns up, who volunteers, who sponsors jerseys, who brings water, who argues with the referee as if VAR is hiding behind
Houston is a vibrant and economically strong city in Texas, known for its diverse culture, strong school districts, welcoming neighborhoods, and popular attractions. Along with this high quality of life,
Zi’Mire Iquizy Kincannon was born on December 18, 2025, and passed peacefully on December 21, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Though Zi’Mire’s time on this earth was brief, his life was
Homer Lee Bustle, 75, of Statesville, N.C., a quiet man known for his dedication and perseverance, was born on May 6, 1950, in Iredell County, N.C. He peacefully departed this
Joan McDonald Davis, born on October 16, 1932, in Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House, following a period of declining health. She leaves
Julia Beverly Wood Farr, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 18, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Susquehanna County, Pa., Julia was the daughter of the late
Christina Marie Walkup, 48, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on January 11, 1977, in the same city she called home throughout her life.
Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County has awarded a total of $100,000 in 2025 Endowment for the Future grants aimed at strengthening the local social service network
Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set May 4, 2026, as the hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 68.3 percent dwelling insurance rate
BY KEVIN IMM Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department personnel, along with firefighters from Shepherds, Statesville and Rowan Iredell fire departments and Iredell County EMS & Rescue Squad, were alerted for
Clara Louise Smoak, known as “Granny” to all, died at 101½ years old peacefully at home on December 22, 2025, with her loved ones. The family is deeply grateful to
Gene Franklin Willis, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at his home on Friday, December 19, 2025. Born on November 13, 1937, in Lincolnton, N.C., Gene was the son of