FROM STAFF REPORTS Two more people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County have passed away. The Iredell County Health Department on Monday reported the county’s 65th and
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Operation Giveback: Yeager Snowmen & Crafts shows appreciation for frontline workers
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK This Thanksgiving week one small Mooresville business has been putting the emphasis on “giving.” Yeager Snowmen & Crafts, a six-year-old woodcrafting business, strives to share a smile
Clyde James Wolfe
Clyde James Wolfe, 79, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away November 25, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born July 6, 1941 in Smithfield, Pa., the son of the
Patricia Jolly Guy
Mrs. Patricia Jolly Guy, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Guy was born October 15, 1951, in Iredell County and
Brenda McMahan Eagle
Brenda McMahan Eagle, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 4, 1951 in Sylva, N.C., to the
N.C. Division of Prisons suspends operations at three facilities in effort to curb spread of COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Leadership of the N.C. Division of Prisons has consolidated some of its operations to help mitigate the surge of COVID-19 in North Carolina
Iredell Health System Pulmonary Rehab program helps COPD patients remain active
Special to Iredell Free News Many people may not notice or think about how important their lungs are until they stop working properly. Breathing is an involuntary function bringing oxygen
Iredell health officials report 139 new cases of COVID-19 as death toll rises by three
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported 139 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday along with three more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. The deaths were
Annie Fesperman Beeker
Annie Fesperman Beeker, 99, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 3, 1921, in
Fred J. Baity
Fred J. Baity, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Fred was born in Iredell County, on October
Adam Dale Mecimore
Adam Dale Mecimore, 12 days old, of Olin, N.C., went to be in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. He
Janette Proctor Crouch
Janette Proctor Crouch, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on July 7, 1927, in
Iredell health officials urge residents to limit size of Thanksgiving gatherings, take extra precautions to prevent further spread of COVID-19
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following guidelines for preventing further spread of COVID-19 over the Thanksgiving holiday. Special to Iredell Free News Thanksgiving remains an important
David Mott
David Mott, who was affectionately called “Shorty,” was born on December 1, 1947, and was the son of the late Barnez Summers and Bernice Mott Brown. He departed this life
Julia Karen Sherrill Williamson
Mrs. Julia Karen Sherrill Williamson, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Karen was born September 20, 1952 in Seneca, S.C., and
David Lee Drum
David Lee Drum, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. David was born February 12, 1951, in Iredell County and was
Iredell Health System hires new executive chef
Special to Iredell Free News Shawn Rizzie is the new executive chef for Iredell Health System’s Food & Nutrition Services Department. With an associate’s degree in culinary arts from Pennsylvania
COVID-19 Update: Iredell health officials report 14th death in last 21 days; nearly 2,000 new cases confirmed this month
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials on Friday reported 85 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 along with the county’s 59th death attributed to the novel coronavirus. There have been
N.C. unemployment rate dipped in October
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October was 6.3 percent, decreasing 0.9 of a percentage point from September’s revised rate. The national
More than 5,100 people in Iredell have now tested positive for COVID-19; local officials report two more deaths as statewide surge continues
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to surge in Iredell County and across North Carolina. The Iredell County Health Department reported two more deaths
Iredell County EMS receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Award
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients
North Carolina officials introduce COVID-19 County Alert System
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gove. Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday announced a new COVID-19
STORY & VIDEO: Iredell officials report four more deaths attributed to COVID-19; caseload rapidly approaching 5,000
FROM STAFF REPORTS Four more deaths attributed to COVID-19 were reported in Iredell County on Tuesday as the number of laboratory confirmed cases continues to surge across the county and
Statesville mayor pays tribute to Fanjoy; council approves site plan for new storage facility in South Statesville
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh began Monday night’s City Council meeting by honoring lifelong Statesville resident and former mayor Thomas A. Fanjoy. “Tom was the mayor when
Terry Jayne Spenello
Terry Jayne Spenello, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on November 13, 2020. She was born on November 7, 1957, in Syracuse, N.Y., to the late Warren Newton and Dona
Iredell health officials report two more deaths attributed to COVID-19 as surge of new cases continues
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported 129 new cases of COVID-19 — and two additional deaths — on Friday as the number of laboratory confirmed cases continues to surge
Ralph G. Dancy
Ralph G. Dancy, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born Tuesday, October 15, 1940, in
Birth Announcements: November 2-7
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 2 ♦ A girl, Lilith Rain Bolton, born to Nicholas Bolton and Arlena Ritchie
NCDHHS reports highest one-day increase of COVID-19 positive tests across state
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state’s highest one day number of COVID-19 cases with 3,119 cases reported.
Amber Fisher Baxter
Amber Fisher Baxter, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 9, 1950 in Mooresville to the late
Katrina Worthington Smith
Katrina Worthington Smith, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 4, 1942 in Mooresville, N.C., to the
Lorraine Estelle Giard Koehler
Lorraine Estelle Giard Koehler, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, November 9, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born May 6, 1939 in Pawtucket, R.I., she was the daughter of
Dorothy Mae Lowery Reid
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Lowery Reid, 82, of Washington, D.C., was born in Mecklenburg County, N.C., on December 6, 1937, and was the beloved daughter of the late Napoleon Theadore Lowery
Marjorie Louise Hall White
Marjorie Louise Hall White, 77, of Statesville, N.C., entered into eternal life at Gordon Hospice House on November 5, 2020. She was born in Norfolk County, Va., on February 27,
Sherwood “Donald” LaShomb
Sherwood “Donald” LaShomb, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 10, 1934, in Stockholm,
Jimmy Wayne Stewart
Jimmy Wayne Stewart, 79, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Alexander County on August 21, 1941, to the late Harley
