Ernie Michael “Mike” Couch, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on June 1, 2023. He was born on June 23, 1947 in Mooresville to the late Ernie and Mildred Lee…
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Robin Denise Niday Richert, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at her home. She was born June 13, 1960, in Roanoke, Va., to the late…
Lisa Rae Burwell Aldrich, 53, of Ellenboro, N.C., suddenly and tragically departed this life on May 31, 2023. She was born on September 22, 1969, in Miami, Florida to Orville…
[caption id="attachment_56055" align="aligncenter" width="699"] The Special Olympics Iredell County cheerleaders won Gold Medals in the State Summer Games. Pictured (front row, from left) are Megan Graham, Coach Jeannie Warren and…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Chairmen of the Board always attracts a big crowd when the play in Statesville. And Friday was no exception as the group took the stage in downtown…
Mr. Vincent Eugene Thomas, 66, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his residence. Celebration of Life Services will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Mount Pleasant…
Mrs. Louise Edith Reid Bradshaw, 102, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 16, 1921, to the late Joe Reid and Edna Longcrier Reid. She departed this life on…
Kim Thomas Purcell, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born on June 19, 1944, in Pasadena, Calif., to the late Francis and Barbara Kern…
TJ Bruce, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born in Darlington, S.C., on December 24, 1938, to the late Elder Bruce and Emma Goodson Bruce….
Stephanie Kaye Whitener Thomas, 35, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Stephanie was born on April 20, 1988, in Iredell County, N.C., daughter of Virgil Whitener…
[caption id="attachment_56017" align="aligncenter" width="200" class="popover-hover"] Dan Narvaez[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Cornerstone Christian Academy announced this week that Daniel Narvaez has been named the new head baseball coach for…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Everything from ice-cold lemonade and baked goods to hand-crafted bracelets and tie-dye clothing were available from the 11 vendor booths at the 4th Annual Kids Biz Expo…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell (DACI), along with the Cabarrus Health Alliance, Cleveland County Public Health, Mecklenburg Office of Chronic Disease Policy & Prevention, Wingate University Public…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Urgent Care – Statesville, a part of Iredell Health System, will officially open on Tuesday, June 20. The new extended-hours facility will be open…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary School recently hosted the Carolina Panthers PLAY 60 camp. Students had a fun time participating in several high-energy activity stations. According to school officials, the…
Georgia Scott Ferguson, the daughter of late Champ Scott Sr. and Daisey Mae Waddell Scott was born September 4, 1942, in Iredell County, N.C. Georgia attended Unity High School. At…
Vance Allen Martin Jr., 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. Mr. Martin was born on July 25, 1950, in Newbury, S.C. He was the son of…
Jimmy Ray Millsaps, 80, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Mr. Millsaps was born May 8, 1943,…
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 23 ♦ A girl, Janiya Arnee’ Myers, born to JR Myers and Christina…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Healthy Iredell Coalition is asking adult and teenage residents to participate in an anonymous survey that will be used to create the Iredell County Community Health…
[caption id="attachment_55963" align="aligncenter" width="427"] EnergyUnited officials recently visited HealthReach Community Clinic to present a check from the EnergyUnited Foundation to the organization for prescription medications and medical supplies.[/caption] Special to…
Special to Iredell Free News Nicholas Allen has been named as the new leader of Harmony Elementary School. He will fill the opening created by Todd Russo’s transition to principal…
[caption id="attachment_55944" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Row 1: Traci Summers of Partners Health Management, Josh Moore, Katie Coolidge, Kim Snook, Zion McAlister, Jonathan Humes, Sissy Blackwell, Jasmine Davidson, Row 2: Coach Randy…
Senior Overseer Christine S. Lattimore was born on August 23, 1933, to her loving parents, Will and Lena Jeffries in Cleveland County, N.C.. She was educated in Cleveland County Schools….
Mr. G. Harris Ijames, 82, was born in Davie County on July 16, 1940, to the late Loice Alphonso Ijames and Julia Elizabeth Byers Ijames. He departed this life on…
Sondra “SMAC” McIntosh Curtis, 62, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, N.C. Born March 26, 1961, in Scottsville, Va.,…
Delores Ellison Morton, 82, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She was born on January 9, 1941, in Greenbrier County, W.Va., to the late Dennis…
Shirley Mae Brantley Mayfield, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Mayfield family may be shared at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com….
Evelyn Hayes Campbell, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Campbell was born in Point Pleasant, N.J., on March 1, 1930. She…
John Barnum Garland, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his home. John was born November 11, 1933, in Matthews, N.C., the son of the late…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections is encouraging eligible educational institutions and government agencies to apply to have their student and employee photo IDs…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Public Library system will kick off its summer reading program on June 12 with a special live concert at all three library locations. Big…
[caption id="attachment_55898" align="aligncenter" width="300" height="300" alt=""]Chairmen of the Board[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News One of the best known names in Soul Music, Chairmen of the Board, will take the…
[caption id="attachment_55891" align="aligncenter" width="501" class="popover-hover"] Joe Bondi opened Red Buffalo Brewing Co. in 2018.[/caption] BY KIM McKINNEY When Joe Bondi first came to Statesville, his plans didn’t extend beyond buying…
Special to Iredell Free News Tickets are now available for three upcoming events at The Historic Sharpe House in Statesville: [caption id="attachment_55888" align="alignnone" width="800"] The South Iredell High School Honor…
Geraldine Hicks Grant, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away May 28, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born September 22, 1936, in Iredell County to the late…