Connie Dean Roten Sr., 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born January 14, 1939, Mr. Roten was the son of the
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Thomas Osborne Overcash, 73, of Statesville, N.C., entered Heaven’s gates on Friday, November 26, 2021. He was born on June 10, 1948, in Iredell County to the late William Thomas
Linda W. Martin, age 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on her birthday, November 24, 2021. Linda is the daughter of the late Bascum and Marie Lackey West. She is
Jesse Eugene “Buddy” Lippard was born on January 25, 1929, and passed away on November 24, 2021. The middle child of Sarah Troutman Lippard and Fred Eugene Lippard, he was
Mr. Michael Todd Turner, affectionately called “Sam,” of 226 Deaton Street, Statesville, N.C., was born on March 13, 1970, and was the son of Elizabeth Ann Turner Peck and John
TO THE EDITOR: Our city hall has conceived a 2045 Land Development Plan which will direct growth in our town for the next two decades. The new plan, created behind
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Community Outreach Association will host a murder mystery dinner theater event at the Statesville Civic Center on Thursday, December 16. Featuring a performance
BY KARISSA MILLER North Iredell Middle School students and staff, along with representatives from the N.C. Future Farmers of America chapter, celebrated the chartering of the first-ever FFA chapter at
Iredell County United Way Partner Agency Spotlight: Troutman Fire & Rescue ADDRESS: 125 N. Main Street, Troutman PHONE: (704) 528-4576 EMAIL: wmorris176@yahoo.com WEBSITE: www.troutmanfirerescue.com
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Iredell County Homelessness Coalition, made up of agencies, churches and organizations, is working to meet the needs of homeless and vulnerable populations during the holiday
William Joseph Chapman, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. He was born on October 19, 1960, in
Charles “Charlie” Rudolph Onsrud, 90, of Lake Norman, N.C., who recently moved to The Pines in Davidson, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, after complications from knee replacement surgery.
Special to Iredell Free News The General Federation of Woman’s Club of North Carolina Statesville Woman’s Club is currently holding a Holiday Cheer giveaway drawing, which includes three separate drawings
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Salvation Army of Iredell County ADDRESS: 1361 Caldwell Street, Statesville, NC 28677 PHONE: 704-872-5623 EMAIL: Shacoby.Brandon@uss.salvationarmy.org WEBSITE: https://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/iredell/ Leadership: Maj. Joe Mure and Maj. Joann Mure
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 8 ♦ Dorothy Renee Sells, 28, of Statesville charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 1 ♦ Stephon Falindo Davidson, 24, of Dalton Drive, Mooresville, charged with possession of a schedule VI
Special to Iredell Free News The Cub Scouts from Pack # 173 and Scouts BSA from Troop # 173 in Mt. Mourne participated in the annual National Scouting for Food
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON South Iredell High School will host its annual holiday bazaar on Saturday, December 4. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gym.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Cold weather is here, and pets need extra attention in this season as well. Extended periods in cold temperatures can be deadly for cats and dogs.
Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries, Purple Heart Homes and the Piedmont Veterans’ Assistance Council (PVAC) are excited to announce a new collaborative project. Purple Heart Homes is
Mrs. Lola Ann Lawrence Chambers was born February 9, 1942, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Floyd C. Cowan and Mary Norman. She passed away on Wednesday, November 24,
Joan Cornelius Rinehardt, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born on March 27, 1934, in Catawba
Edward Larry Merrell, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his residence. He was born on September 11, 1948, at the Naval Hospital in
Frank Dean Raffa Jr., most recently a resident of Maple Leaf Health Care of Statesville, N.C., formerly of Huntersville, N.C., and previously of Lake Grove, N.Y., passed away peacefully on
Jerry Woolard, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday November 22, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. His daughter, Tammy Blackmon, prayed with him as he passed.
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Yokefellow Ministry ADDRESS: 1386 Shelton Avenue, Statesville PHONE: 704-872-1459 (Thrift Store/Business Office); 704-872-7677 (Helping Center) EMAIL: yokefellowthriftstore@gmail.com and yokefellowhelpingcenter@gmail.com WEBSITE: yokefellowministry.squarespace Executive
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following guidance for the holiday season. Special to Iredell Free News Any scenario in which many people gather together in close
Glenolu Withers Harbinson passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. She was 95 years old, and loved and supported her family every day of her life. Glennie was born June
Jeanette Roller Clark, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on November 17, 2021. She was the daughter of William Henry Roller and Maude Rainwater Roller and was born in Rockingham, N.C.
Susie Mae Stevenson Jurney, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at her home. Susie was born March 2, 1927, in Statesville, and was the daughter
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville resident Blake Palmer has announced his candidacy for one of three seats up for election on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners in 2022. “As an
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Stormwater Advisory Commission is seeking volunteers to serve on its board for a three-year term. The Stormwater Advisory Commission works with the city
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2021-2022 concert season continues on Saturday, December 4, with the holiday show Down Home Christmas in the ‘Ville, a celebration of
Clara Tyson Carson, 86, of 2408 JB Road, Claremont, N.C., passed away at Atrium Health Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte, N C, on Monday, November 22, 2021. She was born in
Richard William Apgar Sr., 76, died in his Mooresville, N.C., home on November 22, 2021, to be with the Lord. Rich was born in Fairfax County, Va., on February 10,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Thousands of people lined the streets of Downtown on Tuesday for the Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade.