Gary Thomas Barker died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Born on December 21, 1941, in Iredell County, Gary was the son of the late Dwight and Ruby Grose Barker. He was
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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bobby) Emery, who departed this life on January 8, 2026, at the age of 63 due to Parkinson’s. A lifelong
Earlene Cribb Horne, born on November 3, 1935, in Columbus County, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on January 7, 2026, in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 90.
Wayne Eugene Elder, 82, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born in Alexander County on
Carolyn Vaughn Cornelius Johnson passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on June 13, 1939, in North Carolina, Carolyn was known for her hard-working nature and
Stephen Dewayne Imes, 64, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on October 22, 1961, to his late parents, James Edward Murdock,Jr. and Beulah Mae Imes. He entered into eternal life
BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Jason Gardner this week continued advocating for increased compensation for teachers. During the MGSD Board of Education meeting, the superintendent stressed the
Special to IFN Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Mitchell Community College’s Small Business Center to support its efforts to strengthen small businesses in Iredell County. The
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 23 ♦ James Paul Hess, 60, of no fixed address charged with breaking or entering a motor vehicle.
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville, in partnership with Biffle family and friends, invite the community to Downtown Mooresville for a special tribute honoring racing legend Greg Biffle. “Burnout
Special to IFN The City of Statesville is now in a Stage D2 severe drought condition, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council. This follows the recent update
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Michael Duane Parker, 60, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at home on January 7, 2026. Michael was born on March 3, 1965, in Statesville, N.C. He loved the
Ila Virginia Bryant Munday, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her home. Ila was born July 28, 1933, in Darlington, S.C., and was the daughter
Gary Edwin Colborne, 81, of Stony Point, N.C., unexpectedly passed away at home on January 3, 2026. He was born on February 16, 1944, in Bridgeport, Conn., to the late
Linda Lou Queen, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born December 14, 1947, in Iredell County, the daughter of
A deputy pulls over a driver after a wide turn near a busy Statesville intersection at dusk. The driver insists they feel fine, yet their reactions seem slower. In local
IFN Staff A China Grove man faces charges in connection with the armed robbery of a discount store in Mooresville over the weekend. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest
Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Thursday that Sarah Hannah has been named assistant vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services. She recently served as director of 5
IFN Staff A western Iredell County man was hospitalized over the weekend after being beaten with a hammer and robbed by an acquaintance. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced in
Special to IFN The Iredell Council on Aging has received a generous grant of $3,600 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The “Nourishing
A Quiet Shock to the Community In rural towns, where neighbors are often more like extended family, the sound of silence after a tragedy speaks volumes. A single accident on
Lena Carter Kilgo, 79, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on January 5, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1946, in Sullivan County, Tenn., and was the daughter of
Carolyn Levan Lamberth, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home. Carolyn was born in Iredell County on May 19, 1939, and was the daughter
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Nathan Scott Hawkins, 20, on January 3, 2026, in Mooresville, N.C. Nate was born in Bakersfield, Calif.,
David “DJ” Johnson Jr., 16, of Stony Point, N.C., was born on October 2, 2009, in Iredell County. He departed this world on January 5, 2026, at Atrium Health in
RD Gatton, 85, a cherished figure in his Harmony community, was born on December 30, 1940, in Cabarrus County, N.C. He passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 4,
Bobbie “Louise” Testerman, born on September 10, 1939, a beloved mother, grandmother and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully at her home with her children by her side
Kristin Michelle DaSilva (Kulakowski) beloved mother, daughter, sister, and teacher, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, after a hard fought battle with breast cancer. She was the cherished daughter of
It is with great sadness that we said goodbye to our Mama and Granny, Gretna Jurney Feimster, after 93 wonderful years on this earth. But we rejoice that she is now
Mr. Clifford Ray Mayfield, son of the late Jesse and Sadie Bell Mayfield, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on November 4, 1944. He departed this life on January 2,
James “Jimmy” Bumgarner, 81, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Newton, N.C. He was born June 2, 1944, in Alexander County, the son