Mr. Thomas Edward Clarke Jr., 65, was born in Iredell County on December 2, 1957, to the late Thomas Edward Clarke Sr. and Mae Frances Freeman Clarke. He entered into
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David Curtis Bowers Sr., 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his home. He was born September 27, 1957, in Mecklenburg County to James Curtis and
Robert “Pete” Bryant Compton, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Compton was born in Iredell County on July 18, 1934,
Simon Alonzo “Sammy” Henderson, also known as the “Candy Man,” of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his home at the age of 68. He was born in
BY KARISSA MILLER High school seniors can learn more about a variety of careers available in Iredell County and how to earn industry credentials or an associate degree while
FROM STAFF REPORTS A former Statesville mayoral and city council candidate was charged Thursday with sexually assaulting a child following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. Kyle Lang Houston,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced a $4 million Preschool Development Grant that will help support children’s health and well-being,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charges after a pursuit by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR Every February, the Iredell County Public Library staff joins the African-American community in celebrating the achievements of Black men and women in our county and promoting their
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Gary Simpson and his canine partner are embarking on a well-deserved retirement. The duo has worked together since 2014 in
Mr. Cleon William Ijames, 52, was born in Iredell County on October 4, 1970, to Lillian Mae Johnson Ijames and the late William Braxton Ijames. He departed this life on
Mrs. Zelta M. Davidson, 86, was born in Phoenix, Ariz., on January 1, 1937, to the late Tom Lewis and Madge Albertson Davis Lewis. She departed this life on Monday,
Sandra Kay Patterson Balise, 58 of Cornelius, N.C., departed this world on January 12, 2023, from Novant Health in Mecklenburg County. Sandra was born on June 13, 1964, in Oakridge,
Marie Moore Cowan, 96, the daughter of the late Rev. Glenn Lester Moore and Mary Eliza Sloan Moore, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 30, 1926. She departed
Thomas Keith Abernethy, 64, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Mr. Abernethy was born in Virginia Beach, Va., on August 15, 1958, the son of the
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club will host a Love Your Valentine Bake Sale at the Historic Clubhouse on Saturday, February 11; Sunday, February 12; and Monday,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Hundreds of people in North Carolina each day are waiting inside hospital emergency departments for behavioral health care. One reason is that a
FROM STAFF REPORTS Here’s a listing of live performances scheduled for February in local venues. To add your event to our calendar, email details to iredellfreenews@gmail.com. David Childers & the
Special to Iredell Free News Close to 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually. Of those, 4,000 die every year. Many of us are vaccinated
Mrs. Anna Marie Ballard Larenzo, 69, was born in Houston, Texas on Saturday, October 31, 1953, to Walter Harvey Ballard Sr. and the late Rose Marie Mello Ballard. She departed
Maria Agnieszka Wodecki, 92, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. Maria was born in Poland on January 17, 1931, to the late Jan Marcol and Albina Marcol. She married Mr.
Special to Iredell Free News The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont will hold its first annual Pancake Day – Iredell’s Happiest Day on Thursday, April 20. The event
Iredell County P.O. Box 788 200 South Center Street Statesville, NC 28677 Request for Proposals Audit Services The Board of Iredell County, North Carolina, invites qualified independent auditors having sufficient
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Struck-by incidents and falls from elevation caused the largest number of non COVID-19 work-related deaths last year in the Tar Heel State, based
Melissa Jane Little, 67, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 10, 1955 in Iaeger, W.Va.,
Lois Melinda Isenhour, 88, of Iredell, N.C., passed away on January 29, 2023. She was born on June 17, 1934, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late John and Helen
Richard Grey Karriker Sr., 81, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was born on August 7, 1941, in Mooresville to the late Ray and Pearl
Bruce Anne Steadman passed away on January 28, 2023. She was born in Statesville, N.C., on December 31, 1967. She was a graduate of Starmount High School and Surry Community
Freddie Ray Gilbert, 71, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on April 16, 1951, to the late
Martha Cooper Fowler, 79, of Statesville, N.C., died at Gordon Hospice House on Sunday, January 29, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born in Statesville June 18, 1943, a
Andrew Gregory Powell, 42, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. Andrew was born on August 13, 1980, in Edmonton, Canada,
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Mayor Miles Atkins has announced that he will seek re-election in 2023. “I am passionate about the greater Mooresville community and believe we have
BY KARISSA MILLER N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein visited Iredell County on Monday to meet with local health department workers, EMS, police, jail, local government leaders and others in the
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare has implemented several innovative advancements to the PHC Urgent Care facility in Statesville. The administrative team has studied closely Urgent Care operations and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — On April 1, 2023, approximately 55,000 children receiving N.C. Health Choice coverage will move to N.C. Medicaid and begin receiving additional physical and
Joan Thomas Hall Harrelson, 87, completed her amazing journey on earth, passing away after a courageous and hard-fought battle with Leukemia at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., on Friday,