Susie Mae Vestal Ireland, 90, went with the grace of God to meet her heavenly husband, William Andrew “Willie” Ireland, on February 23, 2023. She retired after many years of
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Richard “Ric” James Carpenter, 50, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Regional Medical Center. He was born October 22, 1972, in Sturgis, Mich.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A southern Iredell County man faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of his 5-week-old daughter. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville man faces felony drug and weapons charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD announced the arrest of Tyler Cayse
Special to Iredell Free News A group of South Iredell High School students has been selected to participate in the Innovation Summit at the NASA Space Center in Houston, Texas,
Special to Iredell Free News The streets of Statesville are alive with The Sound of Music! Rehearsals are well underway as Center Stage Alliance prepares for this beloved Rodgers and
Ruth “Arlene” Norman Brown, 84, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Brown was born April 30, 1938, in Irwin, Pa., and was the
Mildred Wooten Price, 94, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at her home. Born on Iredell County on June 23, 1929, she was a daughter of the late
Kay Harkey White, 75, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on February 22, 2023. She was born on April 10, 1947, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Ervin and Maggie Schenck
Mark Rue Gober, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on December 30, 1958,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday announced $462.9 million in funding for 249 infrastructure projects in 80 communities statewide that will strengthen North Carolina’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred Wednesday night off Caldwell Street. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Caldwell Street about 9:31
Special to Iredell Free News The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that as many as 6 million Americans live with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Although it’s common, many are still unaware
BY STACIE LETT CAIN While the Statesville Police Department reported a slight dip in violent crime across the city in 2022, the number of homicides and robberies more than doubled
Carroll Jack Morris, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. He was born on March 25, 1943, in Rockingham, N.C., to the late Houge and Juanita
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.,
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,