BY MIKE FUHRMAN The best thing I saw last week was a community taking time to honor a man who has devoted 50 years of his life to helping families
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 5 ♦ A girl, Brenda Krystal Martinez-Bautista, born to Nereyda Hernandez and Juan Martinez of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 16 ♦ Donald Donnell Chambers Jr., 23, of Caldwell Street, Statesville, was served with a true
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The two story, 15,000-square-foot addition to the Troutman Fire and Rescue department is under roof and contractors are making progress, according to Chief Wesley Morris. The
Special to Iredell Free News During its recent annual banquet, the Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department honored firefighters, medical responders, ladies auxiliary, the Board of Directors and special guests. A
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have scheduled several informational sessions to provide voters with information about the public schools bond referendum on the March 3 ballot. Voters
Mrs. Camilla Dye Scott, beloved daughter of the late George and Dosey Pullman Dye, was born in Iredell County on March 23, 1925. She departed this life peacefully at her
Mrs. Sandra Margaret Durkin, 75, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Friday, January 24, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Sandy was born April 27, 1944, in Elmhurst, N.Y., and was
Hazel Inez Speaks Poole, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, January 24, 2020, surrounded by family and friends at the Gordon Hospice House. Inez was born December 24, 1931,
Angie Virginia Settlemyre Day, 78, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on January 25, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born February 5, 194, in Rowan County to
Shirley Wilcox Ward, 61, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Accordius Assisted Living, Mooresville. She was born December 25, 1958, in Iredell County to the
David John “DJ” Spence Jr. passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. Born in Arlington, Texas, on April 15, 1992, DJ, as he was fondly known, is survived by his
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools has added another therapy dog as a result of its partnership with Partners Behavioral Health Care. Partners helped I-SS purchase a therapy dog
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Statesville City Manager Ron Smith provided an immediate answer when he was asked to name the top accomplishment at this week’s City Council retreat. “That
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital’s certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) celebrated National CRNA Week January 19-25. CRNAs are advanced practice nurses who specialize in administering anesthesia for
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce has announced its support for the public school bond referendums on the March 3 ballot. The chamber’s board of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: JANUARY 22 ♦ Angie Belinda Geddings, 38, of Hovis Road, Charlotte, charged with possession of schedule II controlled substance,
Mr. Fred Hyams Deaton Jr., 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, January 24, 2020, at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte, N.C. Mr. Deaton was born September 14, 1931, in
Virgie Mae St. John Redmond of Statesville, N.C., has gone home to be with the Lord she loves after a 100-year journey. She passed away January 24, 2020, at Autumn
Kay Carney Kerr, also known as “Momma Kay,” caught the bus to heaven Friday, January 24, 2020. She has a new home with her heavenly Father. She left behind a
Wade “Bud” Davidson Overcash Jr., 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on June 2, 1932, in
Adam Christopher Perez, born April 15, 1991, at Overlook Hospital, Summit, N.J., took his final journey to meet our Lord and maker on January 23, 2020. He is the son
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a possible case of infection with the newly discovered 2019 coronavirus. The individual
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 14 ♦ Martavious Levar Smith, 24, of West Statesville Avenue, Mooresville, charged with credit card fraud, identity
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare’s Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatric practices have renewed their Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition (PCMH) from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville area man faces drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel conducted a raid on the hotel room where he was staying and seized crystal
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce recognized a group of emerging civic and business leaders Friday morning. Honored as the Iredell Health System Future5 for 2020
Farry York Morrow Ernest, who born April 29, 1931, passed away on January 22, 2020. Farry was the youngest child of the late Jay and Ruby York. She was married
Mrs. Mary Helen Holmes Walker, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House on January 22, 2020, after living a full and healthy life. Mary Helen
Stephen Thomas Blackstock, 59, of Statesville, N.C., ran into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, trusting confidently in God’s promise “Behold, I am making all things new.”
New garage, police headquarters, and fire station among priorities BY STACIE LETT CAIN While surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Norman State Park, Statesville City Council members and city
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Community members meandered through the Iredell County Recreation Center on Grannis Lane on Wednesday, picking up wellness, nutrition, and fitness information and getting free health checks
Phyllis Anne Benge Brown, age 87, of Rock Hill, S.C., died January 21, 2020, at Park Point Village Retirement Community in Rock Hill, S.C. Mrs. Brown was born on March
Dennis Wade Dobbins, 59, of Hamptonville, N.C., died January 20, 2020, at Mountain Valley Hospice of Yadkinville. Dennis was born October 10, 1960, in Orange County, Fla., a son of
Colean Stewart Gurley, 94, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away and was finally reunited with her husband of 40 years, James D. Gurley Sr. on January 18, 2020, in Oak
Marceline Echerd Duncan, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House with her children by her side. She was born in Iredell County