Doris Johnson Deane, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 17, 2020. Doris was born on March 25, 1947, in Wilkes County, N.C., to
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I-SS employee passes away following three-week battle with COVID-19
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell-Statesville Schools Human Resources employee has died following a three-week battle with COVID-19. Astrid Donahue, 53, passed away at UNC- Chapel Hill Medical Center on Thursday,
CDC calls on Americans to wear masks to prevent COVID-19 spread
Special to Iredell Free News Americans are increasingly adopting the use of cloth face masks to slow the spread of COVID-19, and the latest science may convince even more to
Margaret Burton
Mrs. Margaret Burton, 70, of 900 McLaughlin Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Atrium Hospital in Concord, N.C., following an extended illness. A Celebration of
Tyson Lashawn Clark
Mr. Tyson Lashawn Clark was born in Iredell County, N.C., on October 11, 1973, and was the son of the late Javan Egusta Brandon and Brenda Clark Jordan. He departed
I-SS releases protocol for cleaning, disinfecting schools after reopening
Special to Iredell Free News Following Gov. Roy Cooper’s announcement on Tuesday that North Carolina public schools would be allowed to open at 50 percent capacity in August, Iredell-Statesville Schools
MGSD officials finetuning plans for reopening after Gov. Cooper’s announcement
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The Mooresville Graded School District is working to finalize its plans for the 2020-2021 school year following Gov. Roy Cooper’s announcement about the reopening of public schools
Gov. Cooper announces public schools can reopen at 50 percent capacity in August
FROM STAFF REPORTS Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that public schools across North Carolina could reopen at 50 percent capacity in August as the state continues to battle COVID-19.
Davis Regional Medical Center’s volunteer association awards $9,000 in scholarships to local students
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center’s Sunshine Volunteer Association / Lillie Norket Scholarship Committee recently awarded $9,000 in scholarships to nine area students who are pursuing healthcare-related
NCDHHS reports highest one-day increase of COVID-19 positive tests
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) on Saturday reported the state’s highest one-day number of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases with 2,462
SPD: Suspect charged with trying to hit, kill Statesville woman with her vehicle
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman was behind bars Friday night, accused of trying to kill another woman by hitting her with her vehicle earlier in the day. Sylvia Nichole
Edward Mebane Summers
Mr. Edward Mebane Summers was born in Iredell County on March 20, 1940, and was the son of the late Clay and Beulah Steele Summers. He departed this life on
COVID-19 Update: More than 400 people isolating at home in Iredell as number of confirmed cases nears 1,000; 557 people presumed recovered
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials have reported nearly 100 new cases of COVID-19 in the past three days as the number of laboratory confirmed cases in the county
I-SS officials cancel graduation ceremonies due to COVID-19 concerns
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have decided to cancel graduation ceremonies planned for next month at high schools throughout the county. In a news release Thursday afternoon, the district
Joanne Marie Trevino
Joanne Marie Trevino, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., was at home and surrounded by her family when she completed her journey and passed peacefully to be with the Lord on July
Birth Announcements: June 28 – July 3
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: JUNE 28 ♦ A boy, Jayce Ronnye Martinez, born to Yonathan Martinez and Sadenny Fernandez
Frances Elizabeth “Fran” Kelly
Frances Elizabeth “Fran” Kelly, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. She was born September 9, 1942, in Derby, Conn., to
Ralph Benjamin “Buddy” Marshall Jr.
Ralph Benjamin “Buddy” Marshall Jr. had his joyful homecoming Sunday, July 5, 2020. Buddy was one of ten children born to the late Ralph Marshall and Mary Walker Marshall on
Iredell health officials report two more deaths as county’s COVID-19 caseload surpasses 900
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported two more COVID-19 related deaths on Monday, increasing the county’s death toll to 11. Citing privacy laws, the Iredell County Health Department
Clarence “Sherlon” Wheeler
Clarence “Sherlon” Wheeler, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Friday, July 3, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Clarence was born August 22, 1939, in Mt. Ida, Ark., and was the
Birth Announcements: June 15-24
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: JUNE 15 ♦ Twin girls, Evelyn Sophia Caparco and Cassidy Marie Caparco, born to Richard
NCDHHS reports highest single-day increase in COVID-19 positive tests
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is reporting the state’s highest one-day number of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases with 2,099
Shirley Eades Sherrill
Shirley Eades Sherrill, 85, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her home surrounded by her daughters. Mrs. Sherrill was born September 16,1934, in Iredell County
Ralph Courtney Brown Sr.
Ralph Courtney Brown Sr., 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at his residence. Ralph is survived by three children, Ralph Courtney Brown Jr. and wife
David Edward Scott Jr.
David Edward Scott Jr., 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his residence on Monday, June 29, 2020. A native of Providence County, Rhode Island, he was born on February
Iredell health officials urge vigilance over holiday weekend as number of COVID-19 cases in county surpasses 800
Nearly 9 percent of tests in county are coming back positive; 22 people now hospitalized in Iredell FROM STAFF REPORTS As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, the Iredell
Edsel Reed Stone
Mr. Edsel Reed Stone, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Stone was born February 6, 1940, in Wilkes County,
State Fire Marshal urges residents to attend public fireworks shows (Video)
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The 4th of July is synonymous with barbecues, parades and fireworks. However, this year, many Independence Day celebrations could look differently due to
Iredell Health System recognized as one of region’s healthiest employers
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System was recognized as one of the 35 healthiest employers in the Charlotte region by the Charlotte Business Journal in its tenth annual
Herby “Herb” Edward Wilkerson
Herby “Herb” Edward Wilkerson, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Herb was born in Alexander County on January 7, 1936, to
SPD investigating head-on collision that claimed life of 2-month-old child
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 2-month-old baby was killed and three other people were injured in a head-on collision on Friday on Museum Road in Statesville. The Statesvillle Police Department is
Ruth Merita Evans Fox
Ruth Merita Evans Fox, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in her sleep of Congestive Heart Failure on Thursday, June 25, 2020. She was born July 22, 1925, in
COVID-19 Update: Health officials report 57 new cases; 305 people now isolating at home in Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS Local health officials reported 57 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday afternoon, pushing the total number of laboratory confirmed cases to 687. The Iredell County Health Department
Gov. Cooper extends Phase 2 of reopening, adds statewide requirement for face coverings
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announced Wednesday that North Carolina will remain in
Redany Exarain Melgar-Fuentes
Redany Exarain Melgar-Fuentes, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away June 16, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in El Salvador on January 1, 1945, he was the son of Andres
Iredell commissioners honor outgoing medical director
BY KARISSA MILLER When Dr. Bryan Beaver took the position of medical director for Iredell County in 2017, he had no idea the impact he would make in just a