Josie Benfield Woodside, 58, passed away on April 16, 2023. She was born February 19, 1965. Josie passed away due to medical issues. She was a very loving wife and
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Edward James Perrett, 79, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. He was born on January 23, 1944, to Alfonso Perrett and Mary Flasco Perrett. In addition
Ronnie William Briggs, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. He was the husband of the late Mary Darnell Briggs and the son of the late
Sheila Ann Clendenin, 72, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born in Iredell County on June 4 1950 to the late
Neal Paul Randol, 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born June 13, 1952, to the late Leonard Randol
PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL About 100 Iredell County Special Olympians competed in the Spring Games at Statesville High School on Wednesday morning. Aided by an equal number of volunteers, the
Special to Iredell Free News The Lake Norman High School FFA Chapter will hold its annual spring plant sale on Saturday, April 22, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The
BY KARISSA MILLER Eight Iredell-Statesville Schools students have been selected to participate in the 2023 session of the Governor’s Schools of North Carolina in subjects ranging from mathematics to visual
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation recently awarded grants from its Grateful Patients & Families Fund to three patient care projects. The goal of the fund is
BY KARISSA MILLER Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County showed its appreciation for its dedicated volunteers by hosting a luncheon and recognition ceremony at Kinsleeshop Farms in Statesville on
Phil Clayton Pitman, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on August 4, 1936,
Charles Dale Hagler, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2023. He was born on December 12, 1952, in Mecklenburg County to
Richard Henry Davis, 84, went to be a member of the heavenly choir on April 13, 2023. He leaves behind many great friends and family. He was loved by many
He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith. Benny Reid Wilhelm, 74, of Statesville, N.C., went to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council cemented its resolve to the upkeep and restoration of the Green Street Cemetery during Monday’s council meeting amid accolades for its dedication
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in the March 10 robbery of a Statesville bank has been apprehended in Pennsylvania. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of Michael Thomas Bzik,
Special to Iredell Free News Eight Iredell-Statesville Schools students competed at the North Carolina State FFA Horse Evaluation Career Development Event in Williamston on Saturday, April 15. The Senior Team,
Special to Iredell Free News Eight-year-old Braelynn Starnes is one of nearly 300,000 U.S. children living with type 1 diabetes. And unfortunately, misunderstandings, misconceptions, and even misdiagnoses are the reality
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 16 ♦ Keith A. Barnes, 52, of Dogwood Lane, Mooresville, charged with failure to register as a
David Charles Rummage, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 15, 2023, doing what he loved, riding horses. He was born on June 21, 1943, in Mooresville to the
Ellen Louise Johnson Beckham, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 17, 2023, at her home after an extended illness. Ellen was born March 10, 1941, in Iredell County to
Felix Hill Webster Jr., 77, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away April 16, 2023, at home after an extended illness. Felix was born February 26, 1946, in Tulsa, Okla., to
Jimmie Fox, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Regional Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Jimmie was born March 21, 1941, to
Don Scott Kelly, 63, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on April 15, 2023, surrounded by family and close friends at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Don
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville is now accepting applications for the Stars & Stripes on Main Parade, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July
Special to Iredell Free News After being dormant for seven years, the Lake Norman High School Winter Guard has returned to their school and community with high honors. Guard combines
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools officials will ask the county commissioners to fund construction of the proposed new high school on Tuesday. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will hold
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Commissioner Bobby Compton was named Downtown Mooresville’s 2022 Main Street Champion by the North Carolina Main Street Program at the March 2023 conference. The
Special to Iredell Free News Boy Scout Troop 609 spent a weekend in March touring historic sites in Charleston, S.C. The troop spent a Saturday morning at Corps Day at
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Dozens of people who are hurting following the death of a Statesville teen attended a vigil at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Statesville on Sunday evening.
Mother Evelyn Brown, 90, was born on May 4, 1932, to the late Odell Morrison Jr. and Mamie Frost Morrison Bruner. She departed this life on Friday, April 14, 2023,
SM Barnette, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 15, 2023. He was born on June 26, 1933, in Huntersville, N.C., to the late Stanhope and Eva Shinn Barnette.
Pamela “Pam” Sue Johnson Kline, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on October 9, 1957, in Allegany
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Woman’s Club’s April meeting club members and guests assembled beautifully painted mini flowerpots filled with fun flowers to be delivered to Maple Leaf Assisted
Dr. Naveed Rajper brings cutting-edge medicine to Piedmont HealthCare cardiology BY MIKE FUHRMAN Jerry Heiss was on the fast track to becoming an amputee last fall. A retired English teacher who lives in
Isabella “Belle” Lepore Lux, 94, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at her home. She was born June 29, 1928, in Queens, N.Y., to the late Domenico Lepore and