Special to Iredell Free News The Compassionate Friends of Mooresville will join hundreds of thousands of families worldwide in lightning candles as an act of symbolic remembrance of the children,…
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Special to Iredell Free News In what seemed like the blink of an eye, 64-year-old Eddie Johnson’s life took an unexpected and frightening turn. His familiar morning routine quickly progressed…
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Ms. Susan Louise Rucker, 76, was born in Hartwell, Ga., on August 27, 1947, to the late Ora “RD” Rucker and Vadilue Craig Rucker. She departed this life on November…
William Delane Waller, 88, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on November 11, 2023, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. He was born May 4, 1935, in Rowan County,…
Louise Moore Daniels, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at her home. She was born August 20, 1944, in Iredell County to the late Lloyd…
In loving memory of Amanda Bennett Click, 44, of Troutman, N.C., who passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. She was born on August 24, 1979, in Forsyth County, N.C.,…
Bryant Yates Hager Jr., 53, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home, from 5…
Nancy Carolyn Bowles, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Visitation for Mrs. Bowles will be held at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home on Monday, November 13, 2023,…
Shirley “Jean” Souther Martin, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Jean, as she was affectionately known, was born October…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Mooresville concluded a weeklong tribute to military veterans on Saturday with the Annual Veterans Day Parade. Photo Gallery [gallery targetsize="full" link="file" size="medium" ids="64433,64434,64435,64436,64437,64438,64439,64440,64441,64442,64443,64444,64445,64446,64447,64448,64449,64450,64451,64452,64453,64455,64456,64457,64458,64459,64460,64461,64462,64463,64464,64465,64466,64467,64468,64469,64470,64471,64472,64473,64474,64475,64476,64477,64478,64479,64480,64481,64482,64483,64484,64485,64486,64487,64488,64489,64490,64491,64492,64493,64494,64495,64496"]
[caption id="attachment_64417" align="aligncenter" width="715"] Local artist Mandi Rae was the guest speaker in teacher Lauren Lewis’ classroom at Cool Spring Elementary.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER For local artist Mandi Rae, art…
[caption id="attachment_64413" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Pictured (from left) are Dr. Brandi Kennedy, from Piedmont HealthCare OB/GYN; Natalie Griffith, FNP-C from Piedmont HealthCare OB/GYN; Daughn Baker, Mary Kay consultant; Tammy Kennedy, yoga…
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, raised more than $55,000 for local heart health at its second annual Heart of…
[caption id="attachment_64404" align="aligncenter" width="856"] Vietnam veteran Harold M. Wilson speaks during the Veterans Day Ceremony at Mitchell Community College.[/caption] BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Shearer Hall was full of veterans, family, and…
Joseph Cornelius Heise Jr., 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on July 28,…
Vivian Triolo Runco, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Abernathy Laurels in Newton, N.C. She was born on May 16, 1932, in New York…
Mrs. Sarah Elaine Dalton Russell, 73, of Statesville, N.C., departed this life on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County on June 28,…
Norma Jean Mayberry, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on June 13, 1932, in Iredell County, she was the daughter…
Brittany Nicole Montaigne went peacefully to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She was soothed and prayed for by her closest family, by her side, there to love…
[caption id="attachment_64371" align="aligncenter" width="815"] Andy Pendleton poses with a classic B-24 fighter.[/caption] BY MIKE FUHRMAN Andy Pendleton vividly remembers May 5, 1944. It was the most exciting day of his…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department has apprehended one suspect and is searching for a second in last weekend’s double shooting on Mills Avenue. A 17-year-old Troutman resident, who…
[caption id="attachment_64348" align="aligncenter" width="800"] West Iredell High School hosted the 39th annual Veterans Day ceremony for the county. Hundreds of veterans and their families attended the event, which included a…
[caption id="attachment_64334" align="aligncenter" width="445"] Evidence seized by the ICSO.[/caption] FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for…
The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of…
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 31 ♦ A girl, Jamerlyn Dayanna Calderon Valdivia, born to Soangel Gissel Valdivia…
Special to Iredell Free News Students in Mrs. Crisp and Mrs. Hawkins third-grade classes at Troutman Elementary School recently wrote thank you cards to all of the veterans associated with…
Mona Lou Shaver, 89, of Harmony, N.C., went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Mrs. Shaver was born September 17, 1934, in Iredell County and…
Johnny Rance Bowie, 77 of Stony Point, N.C., walked into the arms of the Lord on November 8, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Johnny was born October…
Theresa “Teri” Figley Randol, 64, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 7, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Teri was born April 1, 1959, to the late Robert Figley and Toni Femver…
Georgiana Meryl Graham Gregory, 92, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Brookdale-Peachtree. Born on July 27, 1931, in Los Angles, Calif., she was the…
Robert William Berry, 56, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was born on April 18, 1967, in Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Adeline Poirot…
Jeanne Theresita Loeschen (Huot), 96, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully passed away on November 3, 2023. Jeanne moved to Mooresville 20 years ago, creating a new chapter in her life after…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Oakwood Middle School, an IB World School, celebrated veterans in a big way Thursday morning. The cafeteria was packed full of retired servicemembers representing the Army, Navy,…
To the Editor: A perfect example of despotic political behavior and suppression of basic civil liberties has been on display during the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education’s last three meetings….
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has begun contacting up to 300,000 people who are enrolled in Medicaid’s limited Family Planning program and…



