Ruth Jean Cates Robinson, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Gordon Hospice House on Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born March 3, 1931, to the late Walter Cates
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Mr. Charles “Moe” Lafayette Brannon, 95, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Brannon was born June 17, 1925, in Greenville,
Jackie Lasley Milling Gonzalez died on Friday, January 15, 2021, from pneumonia complications. She left this life holding her sister’s hand while surrounded by her husband and loved ones, carrying
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Dance and Performing Arts offers classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, POM and Acrobatic Arts as well as Preschool and
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are confident that COVID-19 isn’t being spread in the district’s schools. The district reported only four cases of secondary spread in schools during the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Rolling Hills Lane on Saturday night. According to an SPD news release, officers responded to a
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James recently toured 2020 graduate Carson Lester’s expanding pickle production operation, which started as a project for Carson’s FFA agriculture class in
James “Jimmy” Alvin Carter, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 22, 1936, in Sunbury,
Mary Anne Brawley, born March 3, 1935, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on January 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years,
Mrs. Evelyn Miller Hiatt, 95, of Statesville, N.C., entered into rest on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Autumn Care of Statesville. A native of Mecklenburg County, N.C., she was the
Thelma Turner, affectionately known as “Aunt T” and “Ma T,” was born to Emery and Rosetta Brawley on March 26, 1950, in Statesville, Iredell County, N.C., and departed this life on
Naomi Tyson White-Huitt, who was born May 16, 1926, in Claremont, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2021, after a short period of declining health.
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Ron Wyatt is settling into his new position as Troutman town manager. “It’s all been pretty busy,” explained Wyatt, who began his new position on January 4.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 22 ♦ A boy, Adrian Toscano, born to Jose Toscano and Martha Juarez of Statesville.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville who was on probation faces several new drug charges after police officers found ecstasy and marijuana while searching her vehicle and residence, according to a
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City Offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Statesville Fitness and Activity Center will
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Greensboro man faces two felony charges in Iredell County in connection with a scheme to steal a Polaris ATV from from a dealership. Iredell County Sheriff
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials have reported a total of eight additional COVID-19 deaths in the past two days. Five deaths were reported Thursday and three on Friday, increasing
Geraldine Audrey Johnakin, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was born on May 1, 1951 in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late William and Bernice
David Lee Caldwell, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born on June 4, 1947, in Mooresville to the late
Hewitt Curtis Howard, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 11, 2021, at his home. Mr. Howard was born August 10, 1931, in the Boissevain community in
Vickie Ann Fox Lusk, 69, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County on November 9, 1951, to the late
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville reported two incidents in which untreated wastewater was released into local creeks this week. The firs incident involved a discharge
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to provide information on the whereabouts of a missing teenager. Mirella Abigale Guillen, 15, was reported missing by
Rev. Arnold Eugene Dulin Sr., 78, of Troutman, N.C., passed away, Thursday, January 14, 2021, at his residence. Rev. Dulin was born January 5, 1943, in Cabarrus County, N.C., and
Yvonne “Bonnie” Padgett Bright-Hajikakou, 67, of Woodleaf, N.C., passed away on January 9, 2021. She was born November 30, 1953, to the late Ralph Padgett and Ruth Hellard Padgett. She
Sam Holman Hartsell, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., entered Heaven’s gates on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at his residence. He was born on February 25, 1954, in Iredell County, N.C., to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Friday approved a $2,811,900 bid by New Atlantic Construction for the construction of the town’s new fire training center. The bid, which was
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who is also the state fire marshal, announced the creation of the nation’s first statewide voluntary registry to
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has approved a tentative 2021-22 school calendar. For traditional schools, the new school year will begin on August 23, 2021, and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In 2021, county boards of elections across North Carolina will conduct several important and required processes designed to keep the state’s voter rolls
Special to Iredell Free News Rep. Jeff McNeely (R-Iredell) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Tim Moore to serve as a co-chair on the N.C. House Agriculture Committee
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that vaccine providers that are ready to expand may vaccinate all health care workers
Larry Bruce Lowe, 78, of Olin, N.C., passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Wilkes County, he was the son of the late L. B.
Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville man faces more than a dozen felony charges related to the possession of child pornography following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department.
J.D. Brown Jr., 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born on May 3, 1937, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late J.D. Brown and