John Dewey Fulbright, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Dewey was born to Howard and Rozetta Stone Fulbright on
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Edward J. Muir of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Magnolia N.J., passed away peacefully in his home on August 26, 2023, at the age of 93. He was predeceased by
Lawson Holland passed away peacefully at his home on August 25, 2023, after declining health at the age of 70. Lawson was born on September 29, 1952, in Mooresville, N.C.,
Lorene Rash Johnson, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at The Greens of Mapleleaf. Mrs. Johnson was born in Iredell County, N.C., on March 8, 1936,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A juvenile who brought a firearm to the open house at West Iredell High School has been identified following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville on Thursday announced the launch of the FuseArt Statesville Project, an initiative that aims to elevate the city’s aesthetic appeal while
BY SALLY NIX It is increasingly common to see ribbons and wristbands of every color symbolizing various health initiatives. September serves as the cancer awareness month for childhood cancer, ovarian
Correction: An early version of this article incorrectly reported the age of the shooting victim. FROM STAFF REPORTS A 3-year-old boy was fatally wounded by an older sibling who found
BY KARISSA MILLER Rescue Ranch’s annual Boots, Buckles and Bourbon fundraiser was a huge success, raising around $110,000 for the local nonprofit. Founder Krissie Newman said she was thrilled by
Karen Bedella Johnson Philemon, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. Born July 31, 1962, in Mecklenburg County,
Jerry Morrison Gibson, 85, of Statesville, N.C., left this earth for his Heavenly home, in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 31, 2023. Mr. Gibson was born October 22,
Larry “Swamp” Delano Huggins, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Mr. Huggins was born in Gaston County, N.C., on September 22, 1953.
Ralph Ernest Reavis, 82, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, August 28, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Iredell County on April 3, 1941, to the late Jesse
William Anthony Adams, known by friends and family as Tony, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Tony was born on August 9, 1982, in
Steven Eugene Reavis, 68, of Belmont, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord peacefully in the presence of his family on Tuesday, August 29,
Eileen Mary DeGennaro, 80, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. Born on August 26, 1943, in Long Island, N.Y., she was the daughter
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare is excited to welcome the newest member of the OB/GYN team in Statesville, Dr. Mariana Ellington. She will join tenured physicians, Dr. Margot
BY DEBBIE PAGE Before a room packed with concerned neighbors on Monday night, the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended against approval of a request from MI Homes to
Special to Iredell Free News The following cases were disposed of during recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Daniel Butterhof pleaded guilty to Felony Breaking or Entering Motor
Special to Iredell Free News Friends, family members and colleagues came together for a Retirement Celebration on Wednesday to honor the remarkable careers of City of Statesville employees Kevin Rankins
FROM STAFF REPORTS Following a pair of performances that won hearts here at home and across the country, Statesville musician Dani Kerr was eliminated from “America’s Got Talent” during a
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced an investment to help tackle North Carolina’s school bus driver shortage crisis by allocating $1 million in
Prince Job Hanacho Atako, 94, of Brooklyn, N.Y., entered into eternal rest on August 22, 2023. He was the first born son of Chief Samuel Nna and Mom Lovina Atako
Arthur Marquis “Mack” Harris was born in Henderson, N.C., on August 9, 1961, to Stella Norwood and the late Waverly McKinley Harris. He departed this life on August 27, 2023,
Brenda Crouch Hartness, 72, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away August 26, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Brenda was born September 8, 1950, in Iredell County to
Rebecca Royster Perry, 82, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born on April 12, 1941, in Rutherford County, N.C., to the late George Leland
Robin Elizabeth Brown, 62, of Olin, N.C., left us unexpectedly in the comfort of her home on the morning of August 28, 2023. Robin was born October 10, 1960, in
Special to Iredell Free News Sri Hatharasinghe-Gerschler, a seasoned expert in education and child development, is now offering a groundbreaking suite of services aimed at empowering parents and caregivers. With
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is gearing up for leaf collection season. Crews will be picking up bagged leaves and loose leaves. Bagged Leaf Collection The
BY DEBBIE PAGE Two pristine white sand volleyball courts, with beautiful green turf surrounded by white pebble stone and brand new nets, now grace Troutman ESC Park after the donations
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville native Dani Kerr delivered a soulful performance in an appearance on “America’s Got Talent” Tuesday night that had the crowd cheering and two of the judges
Ms. Janet Danaher Morrison, 71, was born in Sumter County, S.C., on October 3, 1951, to the late William Danaher and Jewel Troutman Danaher. She departed this life on Sunday,
David “Dave” Joel Gombotz, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on March 24,
Judith Kathleen Bromsey Murphy, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was the wife
Michael Irving Dietrich, a longtime resident of Mooresville, N.C., and former resident of San Jose and Nipomo, Calif., died August 23, 2023. Mike was born in San Francisco and moved
John Durham Beam Jr. of Rock Hill, S.C., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the age of 73. John touched the lives of