Mr. Franklin Fitzgerald Sloan, affectionately called “Blue,” departed this life on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Atrium Health. He was born on November 11, 1963, and was the son of
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Jacob Overby III, 65, of 402 Green Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was born in Iredell County on June 6, 1956, and was the
Glen Todd DeVaughn, 57, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at his home. Todd was born on September 18, 1964, in Parkersburg, W.Va., and was the
Sue Millsaps Carter, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed peacefully on October 18, 2021. Born September 20, 1937, in Statesville, N.C.; she was the daughter of the late Eli Gill Millsaps
Terry Nathan Chapman, 71, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Terry was born August 27, 1950, to the late
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials on Wednesday announced several steps the district is taking to attract qualified applicants to work as substitute teachers in district schools. In an effort
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The StatesvilleCity Council unanimously approved the first reading of a request to rezone nearly two acres on Secor Avenue from Conditional Use General Business to the
Special to Iredell Free News Six months have passed since the 2021 Love United Iredell program, which raised raised $28,184 for local nonprofit agencies. Here’s a look at how the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Hundreds of people turned out to enjoy a sunny fall weather on Sunday afternoon at the Mooresville Police Department’s first “Afternoon Out,” a free downtown event
With more than 80% of residents fully vaccinated, cases, hospitalizations and deaths in long-term care facilities decrease sharply Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As COVID-19 cases surged this
Henry Thomas “H.T.” Hall Jr., 89, of Woodleaf, N.C., passed away in the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. H.T. was born October 1, 1932,
Doris Ruth Shore Murdock, 84, of Troutman, N.C., died Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Yadkin County on July 1,
Sara Earle Sherer, 87, of Troutman, N.C., died Friday, October 15 2021. She was born in Clover, S.C., on May 2, 1934, to the late Lewis Blease Earle and Arlie
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — On Thursday, October 21, millions of people across the globe, including more than 250,000 school children have pledged to participate in the world’s
Special to Iredell Free News The General Federation of Woman’s Club of North Carolina (GFWC of NC) Statesville Woman’s Club held their October meeting on Thursday, October 7, meeting at
Special to Iredell Free News Have you ever thought about how many ways there are to simply “move”? From walking to standing and reaching into a cabinet to texting a
BY KEN ROBERTSON I am old enough to remember Ronald Regan’s presidency. I recall being surprised the media presented the news as if Reagan personally set the price of gasoline.
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville ABC Board has announced the recipients of this year’s Educational Grants. The following agencies received a share of the $90,680 total contribution: ♦
Patsy Ann Belk Cagle, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at The Citadel at Mooresville. She was born on May 18, 1934 in Huntersville, N.C.,
Nancy Crews Masten Hart, 87, passed away October 15, 2021. Her work on earth is done and God called her home. She fought a difficult battle to stay with the
Jeb Lee “JB” Ball, 60, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. JB was born April 3, 1961, to the late Gurney Lee
Virginia Pearl Hunter Jordan, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, October 15, 2021. She was 90 years old. She was born on December 9, 1930, in Pasquotank County, N.C.,
William Frank Church, 97, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at Rosewood Assisted Living. Frank was born September 16, 1924, in Iredell County and was the son
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials reported only one case of COVID-19 related to secondary spread in schools during the week of October 8-14. The case was one of only
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a public outpouring of concern at a community meeting on the Troutman Logistics project, the Troutman Town Council voted 4 to1 to delay the public
Special to Iredell Free News October is National Audiology Awareness Month and Piedmont HealthCare Ear, Nose and Throat is urging the public to be aware of the importance of good
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 7 ♦ Roland Thomas Simmons Jr., 39, of Cornelius Road, Mooresville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault.
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Megan Peltier Zumbach, 41, of Mooresville, N.C, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021. She was born on May 15, 1980, in Riverside, Calif., to the late Michael and Denise
Long-time resident of Gig Harbor, Wash., Colonel Robert W. (Bob) Wagers, U.S. Army (Ret.), went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Mooresville, N.C. Born May
Nancy Grant Wilson, 81, went to sleep in her earthly home and woke up in the arms of Jesus on October 15, 2021. She was born on March 6, 1940,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department announced the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 1 ♦ Kim Lawson Holmes Sr., 57, of Statesville charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting
Special to Iredell Free News Town of Mooresville employee Jeff Martin was recently selected for the new position of technology & innovation deputy director. Martin has been employed with the
Special to Ired Free News Do you know someone who has had breast cancer? Like many of us, your answer is most likely yes. You may even know multiple people
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In support of Operation Stop Arm week, the N.C. State Highway Patrol will be aggressively enforcing stop arm and other traffic violations in
Robert Jacob “Bob” Stoner, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of North Port, Fla., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 11, 2021. He was born