Betty Jane Riddle Barker, 81, of Statesville, N.C., entered her heavenly sewing room on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. She
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Marcus “Marc” Wayne Williams, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, June 24, 2023, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Marc was born August 11, 1952, in Iredell County and was the
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BY JAIME GATTON When Meredith Whitlow walks into a room, she brings the party — and no one even realizes it’s therapy. Whitlow, a board-certified music therapist and founder/owner of
BY KIM McKINNEY Amanda Sharpe was born into a family where hospitality is valued. Her mother invites family and friends into her home for dinner several nights a week, bringing
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Police Department hosted Community Day at Alex Cooper Park on Saturday. Photos
Janice Joan Westbury Shade, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Janice was born August 19, 1948 in Circleville, Ohio, and was
Jessie Ray Nicholson, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on July 7, 1943, in Iredell County, he
Special to Iredell Free News The candidate filing period for 2023 Municipal Elections and the 2023 Mooresville Graded School Elections will begin Friday, July 7, at 12 noon and end
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
Mitchell “Mick” Wade Kennerly, 86, departed for his heavenly home on June 22, 2023, where he was greeted by his son, Bruce Kennerly, and they picked up conversations about Mick’s
Marylin Anna Schrof Zurick, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on June 21, 2023. She was born on August 29, 1941 in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late William and Anna
JoAnne Grose, 90, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. JoAnne was born on May 21, 1933, in Iredell County to
Eula Pauline Taylor, 88, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Everett Jones and Ossie Burchette Jones; her sisters, Bessie and
Betty Ruth McCrary Pope, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Gordon Hospice House. Betty was born April 29, 1934, in Iredell County. She was
Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries will host its 24th annual “Christmas in July” lunch event on Sunday, July 16, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event
BY KARISSA MILLER Rising fifth- through seventh-grade students spent the past few days learning about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics by building robots and flying drones. The Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Career
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department announced Friday that two men face charges in connection with a shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of Fifth Street in May.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face charges in connection with a shooting on Inglewood Road following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the arrests of Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News Union Grove Lumber recently hosted a grand opening in its new location. The locally owned business is now located in the original Union Grove ACE
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC) held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 21, at the Statesville Civic Center. New Officers The following officers were approved
Special to Iredell Free News A federal jury convicted a Statesville man of possession and receipt of child pornography during a two-day trial that ended Wednesday. Jessie Leroy Glass Jr.,
On June 20, 2023, Phyllis Hobbs Bracken gave up her earthly body to pass into eternal life. Phyllis was born in Mooresville, N.C., on January 16, 1940, to the late
Ruth Ann Bearer Burnett, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1953, in Ligonier, Pa., to the late Louis and Mary
Bryan “Bo” Keith Fulbright, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away June 21, 2023, unexpectedly at his home. Bo was born October 25, 1959, in Iredell County to the late Harry
Cecil Hurst Winstead Jr., 41, of Statesville, N.C., passed away June 12, 2023, at his home unexpectedly. Cecil was born October 24, 1981, in Iredell County to the late John
Ronnie Oneal Houston, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Ronnie was born on June 3, 1947, to the
BY KARISSA MILLER Rising eighth- and ninth-grade students interested in enhacing their programming, engineering and creative problem-solving skills attended Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Battlebots camp this week. The three-day session of BattleBots
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Fire Chief Andy Weatherman will retire on August 1, after leading the Statesville Fire Department for three years and serving a total of
Special to Iredell Free News Everyone is welcome to attend or enter the 25th Annual Baymount Fourth of July Parade. The parade is scheduled to begin about 10 a.m. on
Mrs. Cynthia Ann Polk Wilson, 55, was born in Iredell County on June 26, 1967, to the late Adolphus Lee Polk and Edna Jean Dalton Polk. She departed this life
Mrs. Lizzie Catherine Scott Dye, 86, was born in Iredell County on November 28, 1936, to the late Dewitt Dave Scott and Lizzie Irene Moten Scott. She departed this life
Rees Mayrant Brody, born on April 18, 1948, in Jackson, Miss., passed away on June 20, 2023. He was the son of the late Edward William Brody and Sallie Beard
Loucille Seabolt Purvis, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She was born on October 14, 1947, in Denton, N.C., to the late Paul and Fannie
Rose Ann Mirolla VanHemel, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. She was born July 11, 1932, in Detroit, Mich., to the late Anthony Mirolla and
Mark Andrew Forehand, 62, of Statesville, N.C., loving husband of Linda Sutton Forehand, passed away on June 17, 2023, after a courageous 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a