Margaret “Peggy” Kistler Hobbs, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 15, 1940, in Mooresville
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John “Jack” Grady Copeland, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on November 10, 2021. He was born on December 23, 1944, in Oak Ridge, Tenn., to the late John and
Tyrone Winfield, 53, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on March 7, 1968, in
Dennis Matthew Adamskie, 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Dennis was born November 11, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Michael Carl Adamskie
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was arrested and charged with stealing a safe from the Troutman-area business where he worked, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
Special to Iredell Free News Levi Fagan, journeyman lineman at EnergyUnited, finished with the fastest time of all competitors last week at the 2021 Pole Top Rescue Competition at Nash
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 26 ♦ A boy, Jackson Everest Billings, born to Mikey and Amanda Billings
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville police are searching for a man facing multiple felony child pornography charges. On November 3, Mooresville Police Department detectives and officers executed a search warrant at
Special to Iredell Free News Their service to our country may have taken place years ago, but residents of local assisted living and skilled nursing facilities were appreciative of the
Rev. Roy Ivan Grant, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Rev. Grant was born September 14, 1927, in New
Billy James Thorneburg, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Catawba County, N.C., on May 26, 1931, he was the son
Miriam “Mim” Kelly was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on November 9, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mim was born in
Mario “Nathan” Lopez, 17, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was born in Iredell County on July 7, 2004, to Mario Lopez-Flores and Ashley Elizabeth
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Carmen Towens and Bryon Turman have vivid childhood memories of their father, Freckless “Freck” Gibbs Jr., showing them his medals, mementos and a book highlighting his service
Special to Iredell Free News Veteran fundraising professional Jen Balog has been hired as executive director of the Iredell Health Foundation. Balog has 13 years of experience in development and fundraising,
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Children’s Hope Alliance ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1, Barium Springs NC 28010 PHONE: 704.872.4157 EMAIL ADDRESS: communications@childrenshopealliance.org WEBSITE: www.childrenshopealliance.org Executive Director: Celeste Dominguez
BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School’s Junior ROTC cadets held an in-person Veteran’s Day ceremony to honor military veterans and their families for the sacrifices they’ve made for our
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council began its first meeting since the election by expressing appreciation for the “passion” of the town residents who voted and participated in
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who was captured on security camera footage committing breaking and entering
Mrs. Gladys Linney Campbell, 93, of 1583 West Cloaninger Avenue, Statesville, N.C., passed away at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. She was born on
Mrs. Joann Turner McClelland, 83, of 167 Buckhead Road, Harmony, N.C., was born in Iredell County on August 3, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Walter Clifton Turner
Mr. Charles Edward Chambers of 117 Imes Court, Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, following an automobile accident. He was born in Iredell County on May 7, 1950,
Ms. Alexandria Lynette Heaggans, 37, of 152 Burke Circle, Mooresville, N.C., was born in Forsyth County, N.C., on August 11, 1984, and was the daughter of Leonard Alexander Heaggans and
“Tommy” Frank Thomas Gilliland, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born on January 1, 1957, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late James Wesley
Robert James Weatherwax, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on September 27, 1950,
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Pharos Parenting ADDRESS: 1602 Davie Avenue PHONE: 704-878-2227 EMAIL ADDRESS: info@pharosparenting.org WEBSITE: www.pharosparenting.org Executive Director: Tonya Fowler Board Chair: Susan Ervin Number
BY KARISSA MILLER Four Iredell-Statesville Schools teachers were among the Bright Ideas Education Grant recipients recognized by EnergyUnited during the first of three virtual celebrations on Tuesday. The local grant
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has eased face mask restrictions for students in grades seven through 12, but decided to keep the mask mandate
Special to Iredell Free News gg’s art frames gifts will host its annual holiday open house on Sunday, November 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. The shop is located at
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces multiple felony charges in connection with a shooting on Interstate 77 that occurred on Monday, November 8, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s
Mr. Jerry Dean Reese, 69, of Statesville, N.C., departed this life on November 6, 2021, and woke up in the arms of Jesus. He departed with his loving family that
Stuart Holland Deal, 70, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, November 7, 2021, after a valiant battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his high school sweetheart
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has promoted Cara Nielsen, RHIT, to health information management director and privacy officer. Nielsen has over 20 years of experience in the
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: American Red Cross ADDRESS: 122 Backstretch Lane, Suite 101, Mooresville, NC 28117 PHONE: 704-376-1661 EMAIL ADDRESS: Allison.taylor@redcross.org WEBSITE: www.redcross.org/greater-carolinas Executive Director: Allison Taylor
Special to Iredell Free News When he was 20 years old, Chris Williams deployed to Iraq with a local N.C. National Guard unit. On November 15, 2004, Chris was working
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Apprenticeship Iredell program recently received full apprenticeship sponsor status by North Carolina Community College System’s ApprenticeshipNC. This status means Mitchell is an