FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 10 ♦ Robert Lee Autry, 38, of S. Main Street, Mooresville, charged with breaking or entering a
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Special to Iredell Free News The holiday season is supposed to be a magical time for spreading cheer, creating memories, rekindling relationships, and relaxing after a long year — as
Andez Eileen McWhorter, 95, of Harmony, N.C., and formerly of California, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Rosewood Assisted Living in Harmony. Born on October 16, 1926, in
Patricia S. Pendleton, 66, died unexpectedly on December 19, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 23, 1955, in Iredell County, N.C., the daughter of the late
If you woke up in Iredell County today, Merry Christmas! We are all fortunate to live in such a caring and giving community. Here’s a list of Christmas blessings: We
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three hundred and forty-six deaths in Iredell County have now been attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department reported four more deaths on Wednesday. Health officials
Brenda Sue Speaks Mowrey, 70, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on December 21, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. Brenda was born on February 26, 1951, in
Linda A. Majure, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was born on May 13, 1950 in Raleigh, N.C., to the
Edward “Tom” Thomas Sadowski died on December 20, 2021, at the age of 66, in Mooresville, N.C. He unexpectedly succumbed to Covid-19 after a relentless battle in a critical care
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 8 ♦ Manuel Rosa Maysonet, 36, of Statesville charged with breaking or entering a motor vehicle, theft
BY KARISSA MILLER Veteran Brad Stroud still lives by the U.S. Army leadership motto, “Be, Know and Do.” “The Be’s are your adjectives. Be polite. Be professional. Be competent,” he
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary School’s Fuel Up to Play 60 and Fellowship of Christian Athletes teams chose a cereal drive for their service project for the month of December
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Jim Troutman, known to most in Troutman as “Jimmy,” passed away on Tuesday after a period of declining health. The longtime Town of Troutman employee who
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Two years after its launch, the teacher recruitment initiative TeachNC reports that it has significantly exceeded its second-year goals, with more than 1,400
Doris Bradshaw Nagel, 95, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at her home. Born in Baltimore, Md., on March 20, 1926, she was a daughter of the late
Grady Lee Anderson, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Grady was born December 15, 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt and
Curtis Daniel Safriet, 56, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Curtis was born July 9, 1965, to the late Howard and Viola Safriet. Curtis leaves behind
Robert Allen Keselowski of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home, surrounded by friends and loved ones. Bob was born August 1, 1951, in
Those who attend the free event are asked to bring canned goods for Iredell Christian Ministries FROM STAFF REPORTS A group of local balloon pilots is planning a free Holiday
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County provides community information and emergency alert services through a company called Hyper-Reach. When important things are happening in the community, county officials use
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office reported dispositions in the following criminal cases during the December 13 term of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Cameron Witherspoon
Dennis Joseph Kochik, 71, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1950, in Bellefonte, Pa., to the late Joseph and Ada
Don Thomas Pennell, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Don was born December 20, 1933, in Alexander County and was the
Patricia Faye “Patsy” Sharpe, 66, of Harmony, N.C., died Monday, December 20, 2021, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Patsy was born in Surry County, N.C., on July 9, 1955, to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – Most state road construction projects will be suspended across North Carolina to help ease highway traffic for the upcoming holidays. Where possible, the
Correction: This article has been corrected from the original version to add a partial quote from Kelli Harris. BY KARISSA MILLER A group of people who oppose face mask mandates
Mr. Robert Glenn Stevenson, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 17, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center. A native of Iredell County, he was the son of the
Joan Neill Malcolm of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021, at Terra Bella-Lake Norman. Born in Mooresville to the late JD and Carrie Malcolm, Joan graduated from
Charles Eichhorn of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully entered eternal life on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at his home. He was a deeply committed and faithful man to his family. Chuck was
Kaila Keileen Christian, 24, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 18, 2021, from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was born on January 24, 1997, in Mount Airy,
Mr. James Keith Troutman passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C., with his wife by his side, followed shortly by
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported four new deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Tuesday. Since the onset of the pandemic in March of 2020, a total of 342
Marie Frances Baggarly Powell passed peacefully on the morning of December 20, 2021. Marie was born April 16, 1935, to the late Floyd and Lula Frances Steelman Baggarly. She was