Richard George Collins, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed from this life into eternal life on Friday, February 17, 2023. He was born on April 25, 1941, in Tupper Lake, N.Y.,
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BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have been inundated with phone calls and emails from residents regarding their recent property value notice, which showed significant increases. Many residents are concerned
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Fire Department Deputy Chief Glenn Kurfees announced Tuesday that Aaron Kennedy has been promoted to battalion chief. Kennedy has been with the Statesville Fire
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council voted unanimously Monday to offer a cabinet manufacturer from the Midwest a $202,119 economic incentive to build a manufacturing plant in Statesville.
Special to Iredell Free News William Donald Troutman, a funeral director with Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home in Statesville, has recently qualified for recertification as a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) by
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the February edition of our new magazine, IFN Monthly. Click HERE for a list of locations where you can pick up a copy.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the February edition of our new magazine, IFN Monthly. Click HERE for a list of locations where you can pick up a
Mrs. Edith Martin Derr, 97, passed away on Friday, February, 17, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital She was born in Stokes County, N.C. on April 14, 1925, and was the
Margaret J. Schmitt, 74, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord February 18, 2023, at Novant Hospital in Huntersville, N.C. She was born on May 4,1948,, in Tuscarawas, Ohio, the
Duncan Dallas McDuffie, 94, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023, surrounded by family at Senior Retreat – Park Crossing, his home for the last year. Born June 11, 1928,
Dean Anthony Castellano of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2023. He was only 53 years old. His family and friends are devastated by his sudden passing. Dean
Fannie Elizabeth “Libby” Benton Stewart, 76, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County on August 19, 1946, to the
Brenda Gail Lyndon Holland, 73, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Greensboro, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Brenda was born March 16, 1949 in Thomasville, N.C., the
Janice Tutterow Allie, 86, of Statesville, N.C, passed Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Allie was born in Davie County, N.C., on October 14, 1936, the daughter of
James Ted Orren, 87 of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his home under the great care of Hospice of Iredell County. Mr. Orren was born August 23,
More than 4,000 people lost their lives to overdose in 2021 in North Carolina Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With overdose deaths in 2021 increasing 22 percent, the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday were caught between supporters of the owners of a popular pet spa and boarding facility who want to expand and neighbors who
John McArthur Sharpe Sr.,71, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. John was born October 30, 1951, to the late Chress Sharpe and Mary Whitworth. He started working at an early
Mary Louise Brown Stikeleather, 100, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Mrs. Stikeleather was born in Iredell County on
Elizabeth “Betty” Lloyd Baxter Horton, 84, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family,
Nancy Carole Kennerly Stevens of Lenoir, N.C., passed away on February 16, 2023, at her home in Lenoir surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Stevens was born October 20, 1937,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday night to consider an economic development incentive for Project South. Commissioners will hold the public
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON More than 60 vendors participated in the annual Statesville Bridal Expo on Sunday afternoon. Professional wedding caterers, venue managers, photographers, artists, make up artists, planners, florists, musical
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare welcomes Dr. Brandi Kennedy to Piedmont HealthCare OB/GYN. Dr. Kennedy will be joining tenured physicians Dr. Margot Wacks, Dr. Laura Randolph, Dr. Jennifer
Samuel Scott Bunting, 74, of Asheboro, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023. Scott was born in Asheboro on August 26, 1948, to C. H. and Polly Bunting.
It is with great sadness that the family of David Gene Flatt Sr., 72, of Mooresville, N.C., must announce his passing on February 15, 2023. David’s wish was to have
Editor’s Note: This is third part of a three-part series on Drug-Alcohol Coalition Iredell’s recent “In the Know” event. BY DEBBIE PAGE Dr. Lonise Bias’s personal journey with substance misuse
BY KARISSA MILLER A group of Cloverleaf Elementary School fifth-graders got up close and personal with all kinds of large airplanes, including an F-15 fighter aircraft, at the N.C. National
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 12 ♦ Joel Scott Puckett, 54, of Barrow Drive, Mt. Holly, charged with larceny from a
Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Current Openings Assistant Director of Planning Planning Athletic Facility Supervisor (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Building
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2022-2023 season will continue on Saturday, February 25, with “Kicking the Clouds Away,” a performance by audience favorites Ryan & Ryan.
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County officials have begun preliminary work on the county budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, but they will have to wait on the outcome of property revaluation
It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah “Debbie” Jayne Mankus announce her passing at home on February 13, 2023, at the age of 57. Debbie was born
Everett E. Elliott, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed on February 17, 2023, while receiving incredible and loving care at Gordon Hospice House. He was born on March 5, 1935, in
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation will host the annual Iredell Memorial Community Golf Classic, scheduled for May 18-19 at Statesville Country Club. Proceeds from the event
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 1 ♦ Richard Lee Blake, 63, of Mebane Street, Mooresville, charged with possession of a firearm by