Mr. Lawrence William Drye Sr., 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Brookdale Peachtree of Statesville. Mr. Drye was born in Iredell County, N.C., on
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J. D. Benfield, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Autumn Care of Statesville. J. D. was born on November 23, 1930, in Iredell County,
Lura Langston, 96, of Statesville, N.C., died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, January 31, 2022. A woman of strong faith, Lura was not afraid of her
On Sunday, January 30, 2022, Danny Christopher Boovey moved peacefully to his heavenly home with his Lord and Savior and with his family by his side at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Newton woman faces a drug trafficking charge following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a traffic violation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to Iredell Free News As a woman, receiving an “abnormal” test result from your OBGYN can be scary. Luckily, there are several minor reasons your test can come back
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists who wish to apply to be considered for participation in the Spring Art Crawl. The event
Ostwalt Amity area project will provide service to existing homes, new developments and future Weathers Creek High School Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Water Corporation has completed construction of
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently announced the selection of Marla Harris as the new dean of the Mooresville campus. She began her new role on January
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office reported dispositions in the following cases during the January 10, 2022, term of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Matthew Conner
Special to Iredell Free News Cub Scout Pack No. 173 held its annual Pinewood Derby Race recently at the Mt. Mourne Boy Scout Center. The Scouts raced cars they had
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported two more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Monday, along with more than 700 new laboratory confirmed cases. With the two latest deaths,
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Fire-Rescue recently purchased 30 personal Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICS), an investment that will help firefighters quickly locate victims and exit a scene safely. A
By KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday are scheduled to consider a request from Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators to support an application for a N.C. Public School Capital Fund Grant.
Nancy Simmons Goforth, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Nancy was born on February 23, 1946, in Alexander County and was
Wilbur Wesley Bunce, 80, of Troutman, N.C., died January 28, 2022. Wilbur was born and raised in Fayetteville, N.C. He was preceded in death by his proud parents, Wesley B.
George Etsenamhe Onekhena, 65, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at home. He was born in Zaria, Nigeria, to the late Peter and Theresa Onekhena. Mr. Onekhena was passionate
Linda Jones Stockton of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter and granddaughters on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House at
Roman Duski was born in Koscierzyna, Poland, on September 28, 1939. He was the fifth of six children born to Jan and Franciszka Duski. He was raised as a devoted
William Martin “Fletch” Fletcher, 59, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and formerly of Indian Land, S.C., entered into rest on Friday, January 28, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He
Griffin Arleighton Nowak, 19 years young, was born in Charlotte, N.C., on July 23, 2002. Griffin passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2022, and is survived by his mother, Cheryl
Christopher Wayne Stroud, 38, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Chris was born April 18, 1983, and that day it snowed all
Mr. John Franklin Rankin, 72, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully transitioned on Monday, January 24, 2022, at the Accordius Health in Statesville. Mr. Rankin was born in Iredell County, N.C., on
Marne Anne Morrison passed away suddenly on Monday, January 24, at the home of her mother, Judy, and late father, Chip, in Mooresville, N.C. She was born September 21, 1981,
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently released its full-time and part-time dean’s lists for the fall semester 2021. Full-time Dean’s List To be eligible for the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A total of 953 Iredell-Statesville Schools students missed school during the latest reporting period after testing positive for COVID-19, exhibiting symptoms or being excluded because they were
Nancy Carolyn Byers Lamb, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Nancy was born on June 1, 1936, in Iredell County, N.C.,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 6 ♦ Oscar I. Gonez-Prior, 25, of Waterlynn Ridge Road, Mooresville, charged with possession of a schedule
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 14 ♦ Craig Allen Currier, 57, of Statesville charged with common law obstruction of justice. JANUARY 19
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William “Ellis” Dagenhart was born on a bright spring day on May 18, 1928, the fourth child of Ollie Stikeleather Dagenhart and Clyde Sylvester Dagenhart Sr. He attended Celeste Henkel
Matthew James Ward, 22, of Statesville, N.C., passed away January 26, 2022. He was born February 9, 1999, in Statesville and was the son of Matthew Franklin Ward and Amanda
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Five years in the making after a vision sketched on a coffee house napkin, The Foundry House transitional sober living facility is now a reality, despite
Ms. Ruby Jean Watts was born in Iredell County on August 27, 1945, and was the daughter of the late Sam Gilbert Watts, and Lula Mae Watts. She departed this
Susan Gudger Howard Sherrill, 76, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at her home. She was born on May 15, 1945, in Mooresville, N.C., to
Edward Francis Hendrickson, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 27, 2022. He was born on May 14, 1962, in Queens, N.Y., to Frances Crudo Hendrickson and the late