FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell on Tuesday announced the arrest of 25 suspects facing felony drug charges as a result of ongoing narcotics investigations The suspects were
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Richard “Dickie” Lee Whitlow Sr., 80, of Mount Mourne, N.C., went to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, F.
Mary Margaret Novak Wermuth, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1943, in Glen Gardner, N.J., to the late Rudolph
Ruby Moore Pierce, 95, joined the rolls of heaven’s angels on Friday, March 17, 2023, passing away peacefully at her home in Harmony, N.C. Ruby was born on December 15,
Virginia Mae Branton Moore, 87 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Moore was born March 14, 1936, in Alexander County, N.C., the
Frances R. Williams, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. Mrs. Williams was born in Iredell County on July 26, 1945, the daughter of the late Ted
Martha Irene Plyler Sherrill Johnston, 87 of Conover, N.C., and previously of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at Abernathy Laurels in Conover. Mrs. Johnston was born in
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday approved a $111,6232 economic incentive for NGK Ceramics. The Mooresville manufacturer is planning a $9.4 million investment in machinery and equipment for
Special to Iredell Free News American Renaissance School, a K-8 public charter school located in Downtown Statesville, will host its capital campaign kickoff luncheon on Friday, March 24. This event
FROM STAFF REPORTS Friends of a Statesville man who was murdered last week are trying to raise money to pay for his funeral expenses. Zion Wilder, 19, was fatally wounded
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville City Council members took no official action on Monday after being presented with a proposal to provide all Statesville Fire Department employees with a nearly $8,000
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 3 ♦ A girl, Chloe Michelle Bradburn, born to Coty and Noelle Bradburn
Charles Bryce Hartley, 93, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was the husband of the late Ada Stuart Hartley and the son of the late
Dana Judson Coley, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Dana was born and raised in Statesville, graduated from North Iredell High
Victoria Veronica Vanderstine (nee Ringled), 80, of Hamptonville, N.C. passed away on March 18, 2023, peacefully at home with her loving family surrounding her. Born in Perth Amboy, N.J., Mrs.
William Barry “Jabo” Fleming, 71, of Love Valley, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 18, 2023. Jabo was born December 31, 1951, in Iredell County to
Zion Syncere Wilder, 19, was born in Iredell County, on January 3, 2004, to Joushua Nehimiah Wilder, and Shakeba Morgan. He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will consider adopting a resolution in support of life from conception through all stages of development. The meeting, which
BY MIKE FUHRMAN After facing criticism for allowing rapid residential development in recent years, the Town of Mooresville is now accused of implementing a de facto moratorium on residential development.
William “Bill” Edward Wanemaker, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 17, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Wanemaker (nee Dietl); daughter, Maryann Rizzo (nee Wanemaker); grandson,
Brenda Hamilton Hartline, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was the wife of the late Jackie Hartline and the daughter of the late John
Barbara “Bobbie” Steele Tsumas, 84, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023. She was best known for her roles as wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She has now been
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Mabethel Luaury Mills Sherrill is officially a centenarian. Born to Pink and Ester Mills on March 20, 1923, Sherrill is now the matriarch of a large family
Special to Iredell Free News Local Historian Joel Reese discussed the 100-year anniversary of the Iredell County Library and the ties that it shares with the Statesville Woman’s Club during
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department announced the promotion of Daniel “Scott” Mitchell from master firefighter to captain. During his eight-year career with the SFD, Mitchell has
Mr. Desmond Tramaine “Butchie” Whitesides was born December 5, 1971, to Renee Peet Stephens and Benny Whitesides. He departed this life on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
Roberta Mae Hogle Price, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at her home. She was born June 1, 1937, in Schenectady, N.Y., to the late
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” Copies are available at more than 80 locations across Iredell County. BY KIM McKINNEY The path
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 10 ♦ Kelly Jerome Campbell, 32, of Wallace Street, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized numerous students for their achievements during the board’s meeting on March 13. Spelling Bee This year’s I-SS District Spelling Bee
FROM STAFF REPORTS A second suspect in the Goldsboro Avenue shooting that claimed the life of one man and critically injured a 15-year-old was taken into custody on Saturday. U.S.
Pamela Munday Cabe, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 16, 2023. She was born on September 9, 1948, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Richard and Dorothy
Jacob “Jay” Rence Hanson, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on March 17, 2023, with his wife by his side. Jay was born on August 26, 1936, in Greensburg, Pa.
Bill “Billy” Sisk, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. He was the husband of Dian Sisk and the son of the late William Preston and
BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s difficult to gauge the total economic impact of the recently completed 2023 N.C. Main Street Conference, which brought 750 professionals to Downtown Statesville this week. But