Mary Ellen Hughes was born on Wednesday, July 24, 1940, in Rowan County, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Virginia and the late John K. Neely. The family
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Edna Kathleen Robinette Coates, 96, formerly of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, December 14, 2023, at The Greens of Hickory. She was born on December 30, 1926, to the late Lawson
Gloria Jean Rupard Comer, 97, of Union Grove, N.C., went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 15, 2023. She was the wife of the late Charles Mitchell
John Marion Hurt was received into the arms of his heavenly Father on December 15, 2023. His blessed life of 92 years was highlighted by his experience of serving in
Leroy Charles Plyler, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Leroy was born November 21, 1943, in Concord, N.C., and was the
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Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office held its Annual Employee Appreciation & Awards Dinner on Thursday, December 14. More than 450 deputies, detention officers, family members
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized winners of the district’s holiday art contest on December 11. Winners were announced in four categories: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5,
Special to Iredell Free News The final artisan farmer’s market of the season at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will be held on Tuesday, December 19. Local farmers will be joined
John H. Walker, 83, of North Iredell, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He married the love of his life, Shirley Walker, at
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Doug Knight has filed to run for another term. Due to redistricting, Knight is running for the District 6
Mr. Eugene Eric Sherrill, 46, was born in Iredell County on April 21, 1977, to the late Tony Hart and Valerie Sherrill. He departed this life on Saturday, December 9,
Ms. Patsy Ann Johnson, 71, was born in Iredell County on June 7, 1952, to the late John Johnson and Rossie Maddox. She departed this life on Saturday, December 9,
Judy Fleming Lowrance was born November 8, 1944, in Mooresville, N.C., raised in Mount Mourne, N.C., and was a longtime resident of Boone, N.C. She passed away on December 12,
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Ellen Hulbert (nee York), a deeply loved soul whose presence graced this earth for 76 years. Margaret peacefully
Alice Cartner Waugh, 78, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in Mocksville, N.C. She was born on June 6, 1945, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Richard Clayton
Nancy Carol Cocilo Harris, 70, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Glenwood Nursing and Rehab in Mooresville, N.C. She was born in Iredell County on April 16,
Julie Jorn Everett, 60, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her home. Julie was born on November 22, 1963, in Omaha, Neb., daughter of Geraldine
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville High School teacher Ron Higdon has been presented a statewide award in recognition of his “demonstrated excellence in the classroom, superior production achievement, and
FROM STAFF REPORTS Candidate filing for the 2024 elections ended on Friday. The primary election is scheduled for March 5, and the general election is November 5. The following candidates
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Employees at Randy Marion Ford Lincoln have teamed up to make the holiday season brighter for dozens of local seniors. The 50-plus employees at the Statesville dealership
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
Special to Iredell Free News In a heartwarming display of appreciation for local heroes, the young scouts in Pack 173’s Wolf Den in Mount Mourne recently visited the Mount Mourne
John Otto Ridenhour, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack House. He was born August 12, 1948, in Iredell County to
Richard “Rick” Loyd McIntosh Jr., 60, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born on September 27, 1963, in Charlottesville, Va., to Richard L. McIntosh
Thomas “Gene” Haire, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 11, 2023. Gene was born In Iredell County on May 22, 1939, to the late Albert Wiley Haire and
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Justin Ray Perdue, 34, and Amanda Christine
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized three West Iredell High School JROTC cadets for their heroic actions this past summer. Cadets Rome Lackey, Cameron Morrison and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — After an EF-1 tornado caused significant damage in Wake County, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging the state’s consumers to check with their insurance
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare is excited to welcome Dr. Susan Lee to its OB/GYN team in Statesville. Dr. Lee has joined tenured physicians, Dr. Margot, Wacks, Dr.
Special to Iredell Free News The following cases were disposed during recent terms of in Iredell County H & I Felony District Court: ♦ David Merritt pleaded guilty to Assault
BY KARISSA MILLER N.B. Mills Elementary School students got a surprise visit from Santa Claus and his elves on Wednesday morning. It was all part of a planned holiday event
Mr. Robert Lewis Turner II, 59, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on September 15, 1964, to the late Robert Lewis Turner Sr. and Cornelia Louise Wasson Turner. He departed
Rickard Kyle Deese, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his home. He was born on January 26, 1948, in Mooresville to the late Bob
Johnnie Jackson Ziats, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on August 11, 1948,
Charles Taylor Taft, 94, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023, surrounded by his family in Statesville, N.C. He was born to Herman and Marion