Mrs. Wilma Rabon Bieman, 93, was born in Harris, Texas, on October 9, 1929, to the late R. D. Rabon and Bernice Russ Rabon. She departed this life on Saturday,
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Ms. Mae Frances Glaspy, 70, was born on March 9, 1953, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Carlton James Glaspy and Martha Louise Rogers Glaspy. She departed this life
Jack Feezor Nelson, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. He was born
Nelson Gomez Jr., 42, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He was born on October 22, 1980, in Cuba to Nelson Gomez and Norma Valdes Gomez. He
Billy Ray Glenn, 60, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on April 25, 2023, at Gordon’s Hospice House in Iredell County. Billy was born on December 26, 1962, in Iredell County.
Ralph Anthony Chapman, 68, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on April 28, 2023, at Gordan Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after a brief illness. Anthony was born September 16,
Mary Padgett Troutman, 90, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born on October 23,1932, to the late Pauline and William Padgett. Mary was preceded in death by her
BY GLENN KURFEES The City of Statesville Fire Department would like to express its sincere appreciation to the Statesville Community for all the prayers, words of encouragement, and food during
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — About 1.2 million North Carolinians, or nearly 11 percent of the state’s population, don’t know where their next meal is coming from. To ensure
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-part series on local church history. Read part I of the series HERE. BY SHELLIE TAYLOR Following my article on the
I-SS leaders, gang interventionists discuss violence prevention initiatives at community meeting BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Concerned residents gathered at the Statesville Civic Center on Wednesday night to learn more about gang
FROM STAFF REPORTS The City of Statesville is warning residents to stay out of the restricted area around three buildings that burned in Downtown Statesville earlier this week. On Thursday,
Marilyn Sue Stumbo Cloer, 68, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Sue was born in Louisville, Ky., on
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ikard McGill was born in Lincoln County on December 14, 1949, and was the daughter of the late Harold Willie Ikard and Sarah Elizabeth McDowell Ikard. She
Michael “Peco” Linney, 51, was born in Iredell County on June 13, 1971, to DeHaven Foote Reeves and the late James Cordell Linney. He departed this life on Monday, April
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces drug and weapons charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Hickory man was arrested after a homeowner observed someone attempting to break into a vehicle and notified law enforcement. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
Special to Iredell Free News When Iredell Urgent Care – Statesville opens this summer, patients will have an added peace of mind knowing their healthcare providers within Iredell Health System
Special to Iredell Free News Founded with a goal of reigniting North Carolina’s long whiskey tradition, Southern Distilling Co. burnished that legacy with six medals at this year’s San Francisco
Kenneth “Kenny” Paul Adams, 63 of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was born on October 13, 1959, in Cook County, Ill., to Joyce Foynt Adams
James Robert Blansett Sr., 77, of Statesville, N.C. entered his heavenly home on April 19, 2023. James was born on October 26, 1945, in Clintwood, Va. He was the son
Remi Joseph Lavoie, 62 years young, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023, surrounded and enveloped in love and admiration. Remi was diagnosed with end-stage multiple
Note: The location for Mr. Inscore’s service has been changed to the Performing Arts Center at North Iredell High School. Robert Joshua “Josh” Shirl Inscore, 37, of Statesville, N.C., died
Francis Marion Grant, 90 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Mr. Grant was born in Caswell County on October 15, 1932, the son of the late Fred
David Kenneth Shaw, 63, of Stanley, N.C., went into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. David was born on October
Pearl Liles Warricks, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 24, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Pearl was born August 17, 1936 in Richmond County, N.C., and was the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Fire Department on Wednesday continued to monitor the site of a fire that caused significant damage to three buildings in the historic downtown district early
Special to Iredell Free News In observance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Iredell Health System is recognizing its medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play vital roles in healthcare and
Special to Iredell Free News Twenty-five years ago, the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) was created as the local Smart Start initiative to ensure that children from birth
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville firefighters extinguished a blaze L. Gordon Iron & Metal Co. on Wednesday morning. According to a Statesville Fire Department news release, SFD personnel were dispatched to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Local, state and federal investigators began work Tuesday to determine the cause the fire that caused substantial damage to three businesses in Downtown Statesville. The State Bureau
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville High School coach has been charged with assault following an investigation by the school’s resource officer. An 18-year-old student told a school administrator and the
Mr. Paul Gray Parker, 91, was born in Iredell County on October 4,1931, to the late Jacob Parker and Mattie Bell Clark Parker. He departed this life on Sunday, April
Sandy Alex Hollar, 54, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 26, 1968, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to the
Sharon Anderson Ervin, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. She was born on July 21, 1960 in