Special to Iredell Free News Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, making the lifesaving work of a cardiologist essential. Since 1980, Dr. James Bradford has treated cardiovascular
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Mr. Dannie Samuel Reid, who was affectionately known as Dannie Boy, Dannie Wayne, Uncle D, Papa Dannie, and Pawpaw, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 at his residence
Robert Adams, 55, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Celebration of Life Services will be conducted Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Rutledge and
Roger Eric Lackey, 37, passed away May 22, 2022, unexpectedly at his home. Eric was born on December 5, 1984, in Iredell County to Roger Dale “Possum” Lackey of Hiddenite
Josephine Jolly Dowell, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Dowell was born, June 27, 1931, in Iredell County. She was
David Bruce Throneburg, 71, of Statesville, N.C. passed away Sunday, May 23, 2022, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Throneburg was born July 11, 1950, in
Gene Honeycutt, 94, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem, N.C. Eugene Taylor Honeycutt was born March 21, 1928,
Special to Iredell Free News In the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials offered reassurance about the security of district schools on Wednesday. “We are
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville resident faces felony charges after a Troutman police officer spotted a stolen vehicle on Tuesday. About 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sgt. Stikeleather checked the registration
BY KARISSA MILLER Scotts Elementary School, an A+ arts integrated school, held a special parade on Monday to honor West Iredell High School’s Class of 2022. The West Iredell seniors
Special to Iredell Free News The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held their annual Cub Scout Olympics in the football stadium at Statesville High School. Participating Scouts were gold medal
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has welcomed E.T. Cummings as the new Director of Human Resources. Cummings has over 15 years of progressive and professional experience in
Special to Iredell Free News The deadline to submit applications to serve as the Mooresville Graded School District’s next superintendent closed on May 23. The MGSD Board of Education is
Roxanne Alexander Stanley, 54, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on May 21, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. Roxanne was born on November 7, 1967, in Hartford, Md. She
Mrs. Alma Jean Rankin Ivery, 86, daughter of the late Joe and Della Mae Wilson Rankin, was born in Rowan County, N.C., on July 22, 1935. She departed this life
Mr. Robert Lee English, 62, son of Rachael Ellis English Gayles and the late John Sidney English, was born on December 2, 1959. He departed this life on May 20,
Henry “Hank” Richard Kramer, 78, of Catawba, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at his residence. He was born on September 29, 1943, in Astoria Queens, N.Y., to
Jimmy “Jim” Waters Gibson, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born on May 14, 1934, to the late Benjamin
Mrs. Lois Beckham Brown, 99, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away May 22, 2022, following a period of declining health. Mrs. Brown was born April 5, 1923, in Iredell County, N.C.,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The outcome of two races in Iredell County could be altered later this week when the Iredell County Board of Elections meets. The Board of Elections will
Special to Iredell Free News Theatre Statesville will present a local production of “The Secret Garden” next month with shows planned for June 9-12 and June 16-19. All performances will
Special to Iredell Free News The national touring act, “America’s Got Magic,” is coming to Mooresville on June 25. Prepare to be amazed by this awe-inspiring show, starring the best
BY JABRIA WILLIAMS Sarah Nix isn’t waiting until she finishes college to make a positive impact mark on the planet. On Sunday afternoon, the South Iredell High School senior dedicated
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville resident Michelle Stevenson was a healthy, active woman with no previous health issues until Monday, December 27. While she was at work that day,
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR May is National Preservation Month, and the Iredell County Public Library places a high priority on doing its part to preserve and share Iredell history with everyone.
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce recognized the Leadership Statesville Class of 2022 during a graduation ceremony on May 10 at The Kinsleeshop Farm. The
Special to Iredell Free News Children ages 5 to 11 years old can receive a COVID-19 booster five months after the date of their most recent Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Matilda Reynolds, affectionately known as Tillie, was born in the small town of Mohill, Ireland, in County Leitrim on February 8, 1936. She passed away on May 21, 2022. She
Dorothy Lucille Kerley Hager, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Lucille was born September 18, 1937, in Alexander County to the
Carol Ann Brown York, 83, of Olin, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 22, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Born on September 7, 1938, in Iredell County,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools’ board room was full of students and teachers who were recognized for their achievements during the board’s May 9 meeting. Each honoree was was
Special to Iredell Free News To celebrate National Pet Month in May, Girl Scout Troop #13179 participated in partnership with Future Fashion Designers of Mooresville to make about 40 beds
BY JABRIA WILLIAMS Circle of Giving, a nonprofit organization, awarded a total of $15,000 in college scholarships to local students on Sunday afternoon. The nonprofit is is supported by local donations
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College and Metro Electric Contracting Corp. have established a new partnership through the college’s Apprenticeship Iredell program. Apprenticeship Iredell, established in fall 2020,
Ella Jane Tomlin Burris, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 22, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Burris was born May 24, 1935, in
Rachel Ann Bonney, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Born March 28, 1939, in St. Paul,