Marilyn Whitman Lusk, 73, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, November 27, 2021. She was born in Oconee County, S.C., to the late Gus Nelson Whitman and Norie Burton Whitman. She
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Mindy Anita Isenhour Rosado, 42, of Olin, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born on December 1, 1978, in Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that the State of North Carolina has been awarded more than $38 million
Special to Iredell Free News Diabetes is a disease we hear of often. In fact, you likely know a handful of people who have diabetes. Though the word is tossed
Special to Iredell Free News Do you know a nonprofit agency in need of some extra love around a project next spring? Or is the nonprofit you support looking to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Citing “extremely hazardous fire conditions,” Iredell County Fire Marshal David Souther announced that a local burning ban would take effect on Tuesday afternoon. The ban, which begins
Ms. Cora Lauree Redmon was born in Iredell County on October 18, 1934. She was also known as Cora Lauree and Dimp, and was the daughter of the late Enos
Ruth Elizabeth Mattox, 68, of 308 Safriet Road, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born in Rowan County, N.C.,
Mr. William Thomas Gibbs, who was affectionately called “Smoky,” was born in Portsmith, Va., on November 14, 1944. He was the son of the late James Adams Gibbs and Mary Alice
Allison DeNeale Long Hughes of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Allison was born on December 11, 1932, at Long’s Sanitorium in Statesville, N.C. She was
James “Jim” Everett Taylor, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at his home. Jim was born on March 26, 1937 in Iredell County and was
Hal “Buster” Monroe Reavis Jr., 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Buster was born on August 12, 1947, in Iredell County
Betty Dayvault Grant, 81, of Statesville, N.C., joined the saints triumphant on Saturday, November 27, 2021. She was the daughter of Golda Porter Dayvault Parks and Jay Crouch Dayvault and
Mrs. Betty Jo Stamper White, 62, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Va. Born in Harlan, Ky., on January
Mary Frances Dwyer Nantz passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021. She was born in Derita, N.C., on May 26, 1928, to the late Charles O. and Annie Stinson Dwyer.
Jeffrey Raymond Moore III, 53, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at his residence. He was born on September 3, 1968, in Westerly, R.I., to Raymond
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau on its proposed 24.5 percent homeowners insurance
FROM STAFF REPORTS A local veterans group has promised to match up to $10,000 in community donations to support three nonprofits’ efforts to provide housing solutions for homeless veterans in
BY KEN ROBERTSON JR. There are moments in our lives when we see or hear something that has a profound impact on how we think, and more importantly, how
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to Purple Heart Homes (PHH) to help support the construction of housing for local veterans. “Nearly 1 million veterans
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – Dena J. King was officially sworn in Monday as United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. King was nominated by
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Rooster Tail Lane on Sunday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Rooster Tail
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 17 ♦ Leonard Jason Davenport, 55, of Charles Street, Statesville, charged with larceny of a motor
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell County invited several area agencies to talk about their services to help youth and citizens avoid the dangers of substance
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Kenneth Michael “Mike” Deaton, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021, surrounded by his wife and daughter. Mike was born on May 5, 1949, to the
Connie Dean Roten Sr., 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born January 14, 1939, Mr. Roten was the son of the
Thomas Osborne Overcash, 73, of Statesville, N.C., entered Heaven’s gates on Friday, November 26, 2021. He was born on June 10, 1948, in Iredell County to the late William Thomas
Linda W. Martin, age 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on her birthday, November 24, 2021. Linda is the daughter of the late Bascum and Marie Lackey West. She is
Jesse Eugene “Buddy” Lippard was born on January 25, 1929, and passed away on November 24, 2021. The middle child of Sarah Troutman Lippard and Fred Eugene Lippard, he was
Mr. Michael Todd Turner, affectionately called “Sam,” of 226 Deaton Street, Statesville, N.C., was born on March 13, 1970, and was the son of Elizabeth Ann Turner Peck and John
TO THE EDITOR: Our city hall has conceived a 2045 Land Development Plan which will direct growth in our town for the next two decades. The new plan, created behind
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Community Outreach Association will host a murder mystery dinner theater event at the Statesville Civic Center on Thursday, December 16. Featuring a performance
BY KARISSA MILLER North Iredell Middle School students and staff, along with representatives from the N.C. Future Farmers of America chapter, celebrated the chartering of the first-ever FFA chapter at
Iredell County United Way Partner Agency Spotlight: Troutman Fire & Rescue ADDRESS: 125 N. Main Street, Troutman PHONE: (704) 528-4576 EMAIL: wmorris176@yahoo.com WEBSITE: www.troutmanfirerescue.com
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Iredell County Homelessness Coalition, made up of agencies, churches and organizations, is working to meet the needs of homeless and vulnerable populations during the holiday