Joe Edward Goodin, 81, was removed from our midst on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., to take his stroll with God through heaven to
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Donna Bella Klima, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. She was born on March 9, 1947, to the late Frank and Marie Puso Bella. Donna
Sharon “Lea” Dwyer passed away on October 8, 2023. She was the all-encompassing epitome of the most beautiful, classy, elegant mother, grandmother, sister, friend, gardening extraordinaire and Paris fanatic.” Lea
Mrs. Wilma Sue Poole Stevenson, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Mrs. Stevenson was born on March 8, 1931 in Alexander County, and was
Kenneth Hoge Hilles III, 67, passed away Tuesday October 10, 2023. Kenneth was born in Warren, Ohio on May 1, 1956, to the late Kenneth Hoge Hilles Jr. and Nancy Countryman
Ruth Vina Southern Shew, 88, of Troutman, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 12, 2023. Ruth was born December 16, 1934, in Wilkes County, N.C., and was
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS A South Carolina woman faces drug trafficking charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a moving violation on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department has charged a man with obtaining property by false pretenses after investigating a complaint about the sale of a pool liner. The TPD
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation awarded $105,087.51 in September to nonprofit organizations, individuals, households and families. The Foundation has now awarded approximately $600,000 to communities across the
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will host an artisan farmers market on the first and third Tuesday of each month, beginning October 17. Local farmers
STORY BY MIKE FUHRMAN PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL Angela Ramsey stood behind a podium on Wednesday and told a crowd of 400 people about the darkest days of her life.
Nancy Louise Bourgeois Lepiarz, 82, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Hamburg, Mich., passed away at home on Thursday, October 5, 2023, surrounded by her daughters. She was born in
Rene Hal Hutchings, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday October 7, 2023. Rene was born in Michigan on August 5, 1935. He was the son of the late Charles
Marjorie Ann Harrington Winslow, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Winslow was born in Bennington, Vt., on May 21, 1932. She
Jeffrey Wayne Sharpe Sr., 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Mr. Sharpe was born in Davie County, N.C., on May 11, 1961, son of the
Carol Ann Moore, 82, was born on May 17, 1941, of Statesville, N.C. She passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 9, 2023, with her family by side.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man has been charged with two counts of felony indecent liberties with a minor following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
Special to Iredell Free News When Nichole Wells was 18 years old, a caring nurse comforted her through the life-altering loss of her twins. Inspired by this nurse who stood
FROM STAFF REPORTS A call that began as a shoplifting at Phil’s Food Mart ended with a suspect being arrested on drug trafficking charges by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Special to Iredell Free New Sen. Vickie Sawyer has been named the 2023 Legislator of the Year by the N.C. Values Coalition. The award was presented in recognition of her
Mr. Chavion Qua’ne Smith, 20, of 308 Safriet Road, Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly in Atlanta, Ga., on October 4, 2023. He was born in Iredell County on November 11,
Advertisement for Bids Sealed bid for furnishing a Single Axle Dump Truck, will be sent out on October 18, 2023, and will be received by the City of Statesville at
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials announced Wednesday that the district will move up the start times for high school football games up for the remainder of the regular season
Mrs. Faye Brown Smith Peeler, 91, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., died on Monday, October 9, 2023, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. She was born September 20,
Mildred Lobozza Testa, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. She was born on July 19, 1934, in Brooklyn, N.Y.,
Francis Gray, known affectionately as “Butch,” peacefully passed away on October 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family in Mooresville, N.C. Born on November 6, 1940, in Winter Garden, Fla.,
William Joel Miller went home to be with our Heavenly Father on October 6, 2023, at the age of 85. He passed away at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved a land sale, discussed several town needs, and reviewed the agenda for Thursday night’s meeting during its agenda briefing on Monday afternoon.
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to protect the community and preserve the health of local trees, City of Statesville staff and contractors will remove approximately 20 trees
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man was arrested Monday and charged with firing a handgun after a dispute as the result of an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. Eddrick
Special to Iredell Free News Walmart customers in Statesville were welcomed inside the newly transformed Supercenter at 1116 Crossroads Drive last week. The store’s associates marked the occasion with a
BY DEBBIE PAGE About 25 community leaders and concerned residents chose to “walk a mile in their shoes” on Tuesday evening as part of the Domestic Violence Task Force of
Nelda Renee Imes was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 15, 1955, to Ray J. Imes and Vivian Grey Imes. She passed away on October 3, 2023. She graduated
Mr. Alvis Wayne Harding, 63, was born in Yadkin County, N.C., on March 1, 1960, to the late Oscar Blackwell and Mae Harding. He departed this life on Monday, October
Stephanie Marie Gatas, 42, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. She was born on September 30, 1981, in