Donald Rickey “Rick” Pennell, 67 of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Autumn Care under the care of Iredell County Hospice. Born February 29, 1952, in Hickory,
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Chelsea Leon Sharpe Sr., 71, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on January 15, 1949, he was a son
Donna Jean Williams, 50, of Salisbury, N.C., went home to be with Our Lord on February 16, 2020. Donna was born January 23, 1970, the third child of seven children
FROM STAFF REPORTS A registered sex offender faces numerous charges related to the distribution of crystal methamphetamine following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Father-Daughter Dance When: Friday, February 21, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Statesville Family YMCA, 828 Wesley Drive, Statesville Details: The Daddy and Daughter Dance is an evening to celebrate the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Virginia man is charged with breaking into a vehicle in northern Iredell County and stealing property from inside. Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Parks responded
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As the current forecast shows the potential for snow to impact much of North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging the public to
BY DEBBIE PAGE drpage.svlfreenews@gmail.com Get a team together and join the free fun in a “friendly” dodgeball tournament on Saturday, February 22, sponsored by GET FIT IREDELL. Check in opens
Mr. Rodney Ramseur Jr., 97, of 204 McAllister Road, Statesville, was born in Rowan County on December 5, 1922, and was the son of the late Rodney Ramseur Sr. and
Mr. Junior Jerry Moore, 80, of Troutman, N.C., entered his heavenly home on February 18, 2020. Mr. Moore was born July 10, 1939, in Wilkes County, N.C., the son of
Gay Crisco Whitesides, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born on September 16, 1942, in Albemarle, N.C., to the
Earnhart Lee, 80, of Deaton Street Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at his residence. Born In Bertie County, N.C., on October 6, 1939, he was the
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BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County’s Future Farmers of America members and the alumni who support them throughout the year were honored Monday during the annual FFA banquet at the Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News Sherry Ashley has been promoted to planning director for the City of Statesville. Ashley, who has more than 25 year of planning experience and has
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the sale of crack cocaine in the area of Garfield and Fall streets culminated with the arrest of a Statesville
Emily Janice Creamer Howes, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully passed on February 14, 2020, surrounded by her family at home. She was born on June 23, 1948, in Anderson, S.C.,
Mrs. Christine Allison Williams, was born in Iredell County on November 19, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Norris and Parthenia Allison. On Friday, February 14, 2020, at
Mrs. Alma Sue Norman Ramsey, daughter of the late J. Q. Norman Sr. and Flora Bratton Norman, was born in Iredell County on May 4, 1941. She peacefully passed away
Mr. Paul Eugene Houston, 82, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Houston was born June 22, 1937,
Marge Holms Godish, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, February 17, 2020, at her home. Born in Latvia on May 6, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Adolf
Barbara N. Marshall, 87, of Troutman, N.C., passed away February 13, 2020. She was born in Lenoir, N.C., on September 26, 1932, the youngest daughter of the late William Davis
BY STACIE LETT CAIN This City of Statesville needs a parking deck in the downtown district. City councilmembers heard that message repeatedly from citizens and business owners during Monday night’s
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Mallory made a pitch during the recent Troutman Town Council meeting for public support of the School Capacity Bond
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council approved regulations for political signs and rules for the new splash pad during its February 13 meeting. The council also chose appointees
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department announced Tuesday that skeletal remains have been recovered from the area where a missing man’s vehicle was found last summer. SPD personnel responded
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Fire-Rescue and South Iredell Volunteer Fire Department firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire on Monday afternoon, preventing significant damage to the structure. When firefighters
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Concord man faces numerous drug charges after Mooresville police discovered and seized marijuana and cocaine during a traffic stop. About 10:50 p.m. on Friday, February 14,
BY KARISSA MILLER Members of Mitchell Community College’s SAFE Club (Student Alliance for Equality) consider themselves allies of the LGBTQ community, a responsibility that they take seriously. “They are dedicated
BY KARISSA MILLER The Town of Troutman will ask the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday to grant of easement so the town can run a new sewer line
On Friday, February 14, 2020, Kent Sheldon Peckham of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord. Kent was born in Breesport, N.Y., on May 22, 1962, to his loving
David Glenn McCoy Jr., 90, of Troutman, NC., passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on April 27, 1929, he was the son
Julia Current Dobson, 95, of Durham, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 15, 2020, at Hock Pavilion in Durham after a brief illness. Mrs. Dobson was born in Statesville, N.C.,
Mr. Robert Glenn Hardwick, 77, formerly of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Accordius Health Care Center in Mooresville, N.C. Born in Mooresville on April 14, 1942, he
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: JANUARY 26 ♦ Larry Jamell Turner, 33, of Elizabeth Street, Harmony, charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, misdemeanor
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Excited brides-to-be attended the Statesville Bridal Expo at the Statesville Civic Center on Sunday to check out local options for catering, wedding venues, photography, cosmetics, and a