Our beautiful Mother, Lucille Beaucoudray Ferrell, passed away peacefully at 96½ years of age on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, after a brief illness. Our sincere thanks to her Primary Care Doctor,
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Mr. Robert Jackson Valentine passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Iredell County on July 16, 1949, and he was the son of
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com G4G Ministries, in partnership with Foundation of Hope Ministries, Visions Outreach Ministries, the Statesville Police and Fire Departments, local churches, and other organizations, is hosting a
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Hiddenite man faces eight felony charges in connection with the fraudulent use of a debit card. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Jordan
Special to Iredell Free News For the 12th year the General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina Statesville Woman’s Club worked on a Read Across America project in honor
Special to Iredell Free News Michael Royal, Mooresville Graded School District assistant superintendent of secondary education, was among 25 school and district leaders from across the state to graduate from
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of another man on Wednesday evening. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest
FROM STAFF REPORTS One Mooresville Graded School District student was transported to the hospital Wednesday following an accident involving an MGSD school bus and another vehicle. Four students and the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com As the Troutman Police Department is developing its community policing strategy, Chief Josh Watson and his officers sought input from community members on Monday night as
Clyde Kenneth “Ken” Burr, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at his home. Ken was born on August 22, 1958, in Bennettsville, S.C., and was
Paul Gibson Frye, 94, of Iredell County, N.C., passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a short stay. Paul was born June 15, 1927, to the
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Walmart has awarded a $500 grant to Iredell Adult Day Services. The nonprofit will use the funds for occasional field trips, such as visiting
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has released its 2021 Water Quality Report, and results show the city’s drinking water meets or exceeds every health standard developed
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to the North Carolina Congressional Delegation urging Congress to act immediately on a funding package for COVID-19
Tony Leonard Laws, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Laws was born February 7, 1943, in Iredell County and was the
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live of Iredell’s 2021-2022 season continues with its fifth Main Stage show next week, as the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra returns to Statesville. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred at an apartment off Valley Street on Monday evening. The
Roland Cook, 74, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Bill Hefner VA Center in Salisbury, N.C. He was born in Essex County, Mass., on November 21,
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: MARCH 13 ♦ A boy, Andrew Dayton Isaacs, born to Justin and Sarah Isaacs
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — This week, county boards of elections across North Carolina began sending absentee-by-mail ballots to registered voters who requested them for the May 17
Rebecca Pritchard, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton, N.C. She was born in Union County, N.C., on July 7,
Michael Lloyd Hedrick, 69, of Hickory, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 27, 2022, from the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C.
Mary Frank Brown Snyder, 87 of Dunwoody, Ga., passed away peacefully on March 25, 2022, at her home. Mary Frank was born on May 31, 1934, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Hans Abel Chapman, 14, passed away on March 20, 2022, at his home in Mooresville, N.C. Hans was born on April 17, 2007, in Atlanta, Ga., to Emily Ellen (Abel)
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office detectives are searching for a convicted felon who is a suspect in a break-in and larceny. A second suspect has been arrested, Dustin
Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville teen who was reported missing by her family has been located and reunited with her family. According to the Mooresville Police Department,
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s office announced dispositions in the February 28 session of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Nicholas Johnson pleaded guilty to 13 counts
BY KARISSA MILLER Co-workers, family and friends from across Iredell County — and far away as Arizona — surprised Michelle Hepler on Friday afternoon with a celebration honoring her 25
Edmond Linton Banister, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born on October 18, 1951, in Charleston, S.C., he was
Special to the Iredell Free News Escape to the Islands with the authentic steel drum sounds of the ASU Steely Pan Steel Band at the Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center’s
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced a major milestone in its innovative Healthy Opportunities Pilot program with 10 people who
Special to Iredell Free News When your doctor tells you it’s time to get your first colonoscopy, your initial thoughts may be those of worry and apprehension. Though you may
Thomas Andrew Walton, 58, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022. He was born on October 11, 1963, in Rowan County, N.C., to Judy Shenk Walton
Leroy Alexander Messick, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on March 25, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Leroy was born on August 13, 1943, in Iredell County, N.C., to Otis Robert
Sandra “Sandy” York Gantt, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at home unexpectedly on Friday, March 18, 2022. Sandy was born March 24, 1960, in Iredell County and is the
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County siblings will compete against the best spellers in the country — and each other — at the 2022 National Scripps Spelling Bee in June. Rishidharan