Irene Beatty Goodlett was born September 9, 1928, and died March 17, 2024. A cherished educator and devout servant of faith, she passed away leaving a legacy of love and
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Mr. Ronald Allen Gillespie, known as “P-Funk,” was born in Statesville, N.C., on April 1, 1957, and was the son of the late Aleece B. Gillespie and Franklin Roosevelt Gillespie.
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is seeking public’s assistance locating Kyron Montrail Baker, 34, of Mooresville. Baker’s last known address is 545 Kelly Avenue. Baker is
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville Arts & Events Division invites the public to attend the 2nd Annual Mooresville Day on Saturday, March 23,. The free festival,
Janice Barnette Havner, 72, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her residence. She was born on June 3, 1951, in Iredell County, N.C., to
Ellen Moore Clark, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Mooresville Rehab and Nursing. She was born on July 30, 1939,
John Comyns Diederich of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Columbus, Ohio, and Cleveland, Ohio, entered into rest on March 13, 2024. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Richard and Mary Diederich
Matthew Dennis Bridges, 44, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away March 15, 2024, at his home. He was born June 2, 1979, to the late Parks Dennis Bridges and Betty
Marion Grace Rinehardt Bumgarner passed away at her home on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was a retired teacher’s assistant at Cool Spring Elementary and had also worked with Crossroads
FROM STAFF REPORTS A former candidate for Iredell County commissioner has filed a grievance with Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Bill Howell over the conduct of I-SS Board member
Special to Iredell Free News Colorectal cancer, often referred to as a “silent killer,” can develop and progress quietly within the body, often without any noticeable symptoms. However, despite its
BY ERICA CRANE Mooresville Service Unit 136 held its first annual Rope Runner Derby on March 15, 2024, at the Selma Burke Recreation Center. This exciting St. Patrick’s Day themed
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Of all the items that Isabella DiFiore puts into the backpacks that she assembles for children who have been sexually abused, a little square of inspiration stands
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A small group of local business supporters descended on Downtown Statesville on Wednesday evening to help a new shop and a well-established brewery. Participants in the Downtown
Patricia “Pat” Ann Devlin Weidig passed away peacefully in her sleep after living a full life of almost 84 years on March 14, 2024. Pat was born on May 16,
Caleb Wynn Loper, 24, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He is survived by his Daddy & Mama, John & Melissa Loper, and his brothers, Lance & Trevor Loper.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Tasheka Reid Aleryani. Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Carolina Regional Fugitive Task
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 11 ♦ Marcus Antonio Ferguson, 42, of W Sharpe Street, Statesville, charged with malicious conduct by
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department will hold its semi-annual free shredding event on Saturday, April 27. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 12 noon
BY JAIME GATTON Food trucks bring the world to our tastebuds, meeting us in local neighborhoods, breweries and festivals with everything from buttery Maine lobster rolls, soy-glazed Asian dumplings, and
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is excited to announce its four delegates for the 2024 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour and Cooperative Leadership Camp programs. Abbi Thompson of Lexington and
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 27 ♦ Levi Huyard Esh, 43, of Goble Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule I
Mrs. Tennie Mayhew Gabriel, 89, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 18, 1934, to the late Joseph Nathaniel Mayhew and Lula Bell Lowe Mayhew. She departed this life
Barry Preston Huffman, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully from natural causes at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House, surrounded by beloved family and friends, at 8 p.m. on March
Timothy Kevin Yarbrough, 68, passed away March 15, 2024 at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. He was a Preacher and Chaplain with Twisted Covenant, and retired from CommScope. He
Sarah Juanita Mock Harris, 98, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Juanita was born on March 12, 1926, in Alexander County,
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Police Chief Josh Watson and Parks and Recreation Director Emily Watson were recognized on Thursday evening for saving the life of a runner whose heart stopped
BY JESSICA HILL As temperatures rise in the Carolinas, our cold-blooded wildlife will be waking up and snake season will soon be upon us! I’d just like to remind everyone
Special to Iredell Free News The 2024 Spring Art Crawl will take place Saturday, March 23, in Downtown Statesville. The annual event, which runs 2 to 6 p.m., will showcase
A the stroke of midnight on Friday, March 15, 2024, my beloved Dad, Bob Tharpe exhaled from this life and inhaled into life eternal with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Dad
The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of
Mr. Wilbur Ray Lewis, 88, was born on May 31, 1935, to the late Edward Lewis and Ophelia Logan Lewis. He departed this life on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at
Jan Abraham Coetsee, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at 4:50 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born on April 6, 1952, in South Africa
Ryan James McCoy of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was 29 years old. Ryan was an extraordinary son, brother, and friend. He was full