On January 31, 2025, William “Bill” Ford McLaury was peacefully lifted away from this earth, whistling his way into the arms of Jesus. No doubt, he was reciting his favorite
Author: Mike Fuhrman
Jean Alice Pearson of Hiddenite, N.C., formerly of Canisteo, N.Y. passed away surrounded by her family at her home on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The daughter of the late Bert
The Reverend James Ray Millsaps, 89, entered into eternal rest at his home in Alexander County on Monday, March 3, 2025. Born on Friday, January 31, 1936, in Alexander County,
Mallion Louise Erwin, 80, of 1271 Elizabeth Avenue, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on July 28, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Erwin and
Michael Joseph Williams, a resident of Mooresville N.C., passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at the age of 82. Michael was born on February 7, 1942, as the son
Norman “Willie” Elmer Wilson Jr., 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Wilson was born on March 26, 1939, in Mooresville to
Joann Rautenberg passed away on March 2, 2025. She was born on May 7, 1930. After residing in Schnectady, N.Y., for fifty years, where Joann became a well-known pianist and
Richard “Rick” Craig Yokeley, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on March 1, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born on February 14, 1945, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to
David “Dave” Harold Schroen, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Brighton, Mich., went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2025, at home with his loving wife
Brenda Jeanne Ice Fugett, 60, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 27, 2025. She was born on May 14, 1964, a daughter of the late Richard Raymond and Shirley
James Carson Burris passed away recently at his home. He was born February 23, 1972, in Douglas, Ga., and moved to North Carolina the following year. James was 53 years
Jason Keistler, 47, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 24, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. Jason was born September 12, 1977, in Mecklenburg County to
Clara Veree Arrington Welborn, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Iredell County on March 18, 1930, to the
KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday approved a $65.2 million local current expense budget request for fiscal year 2025-2026. The funding request includes an approximately $8.6
Special to IFN A Taylorsville man has been arrested and charged with felony statutory rape following an in investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
Special to IFN Iredell Health System has announced the hiring of Matthew Woods as its new director of Biomedical Technology, in partnership with Crothall Healthcare. Woods brings over 32 years
BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Despite safety concerns raised by two councilmembers, the Statesville City Council on Monday voted to allow developers to use an alternative style curb and guttering. Statesville City
Special to IFN The N.C. Department of Revenue has started processing 2024 Individual Income Tax returns. Taxpayers will begin receiving refunds through the mail and direct deposit the week of
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein and emergency management officials are urging all North Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of severe weather on Wednesday as well as
Dr. Robert Douglas Finley, born on November 24, 1970, in Huntington, N.Y., passed away on February 28, 2025, following a brief illness. He lived a life dedicated to service, having
Earl P. Tucker Jr. walked into glory and the presence of his Savior on February 26, 2025, at the age of 87. A native of Statesville, N.C., Earl was the
Iris Falkstedt Meetze, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at her residence. She was born on May 26, 1943 in Finland to the late Axel
Eugene Odell Denny, 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born on July 25, 1955,
Kathryn “Kay” Mackenzie Miller, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. Kay was born in Portsmouth, England, on
Helen Brown was known by many names – Helen, Honaree, Hon, Aunt Honey, Grandma, and Mum. On February 28, 2025, she entered the presence of her Lord and Savior after
Special to IFN Boater Kaden Buchmann of Troutman caught a five-bass limit weighing 19 pounds, 6 ounces, on Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by
Special to IFN The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2025 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions. Priority will
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: FEBRUARY 21 ♦ A girl, Margaret Rose Lanigan, born to Dan Lanigan and Martha Robinson of
BY KEVIN IMM The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire on Shady Stream Drive about 3:27 p.m. on Monday, along with the Statesville, Shepherds, Ebenezer
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville School officials have expressed their frustration over the public comments made during the February 10 board meeting, asserting that those comments created a false picture of
Gary Smith Bentley, 77, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at his home. He was born October 5, 1947, in Alexander County, the son of the late
Clifford Wilson Holdsclaw – father, husband, teacher, farmer, veteran, and lover of all things outdoors – went to be with his Lord on March 1, 2025. He was 96 years
Antoinette Carmela Recchia, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on January 3, 1936,
Rita Owens, 71, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Grundy, Virginia on June 8, 1953, to the late Bill
IFN Staff Three suspects face an assortment of criminal charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found illegal drugs and a firearm in a vehicle during a traffic stop. Sheriff
To the Editor: We are planning a peaceful gathering from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 7, in Downtown Statesville to show support for Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine. Many