Louise Overcash Menscer, 93, of Troutman, N.C., passed away, Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Heritage Place. Ms. Menscer was born February 14, 1927 in Iredell County and was the daughter
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Iredell health officials report four new cases of COVID-19, raising county’s total to 110
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported four news cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, increasing the county’s total to 110. Among the confirmed cases: ♦ 35 people are currently
Iredell Health System donates meals to Iredell Community Paramedic Program
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System’s Food & Nutrition Department is helping local residents meet their nutritional needs by donating meals to Iredell County Emergency Services. The meals
Elza Lewis Brown
Elza Lewis Brown, 78, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at Rosewood Assisted Living after a brief illness. He was born on Thursday, July 3, 1941,
Mary Rettburg
Mary Rettburg, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Brookdale-Peachtree in Statesville. Born in Beckley, W.Va., on February 28, 1932, she was the daughter of the
Birth Announcements: April 14-25
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: APRIL 14 ♦ A girl, Loralie Elizabeth Adams, born to Carl D. Adams and
Julius Cecil Speaks
Julius Cecil Speaks, 67, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on July 14, 1952, he was a son of the
NCDOT helping in effort to use drones in COVID-19 relief efforts
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – State transportation officials have announced a public-private partnership that will use drones to deliver critical medical supplies and food during the COVID-19 response.
Natalie Yvonne Parks Phillips
Natalie Yvonne Parks Phillips, beloved daughter of the late Elder Charlie Parks Sr. and Beatrice Murdock Parks, was born in Iredell County on June 9, 1949. She entered into eternal
Iredell health officials report county’s fifth COVID-19 related death, 99th confirmed case
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported the county’s fifth COVID-19 related death on Friday afternoon. “The individual had underlying health conditions and died from complications associated with the
Dr. Emma Enid Ybarra Robles
Emma Enid Ybarra Robles, M.D., a resident of Mooresville, N.C., quietly passed away at her home at age 85 on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Originally from Puerto Rico, she completed
Goldwyn “Toot” Parker II
Goldwyn “Toot” Parker II was a loving son, brother, uncle, friend, nephew, cousin, and foot soldier for Christ. God called him from labor to rest on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.
Iredell health officials confirm fourth COVID-19 related death; four more cases reported
FROM STAFF REPORTS Health officials reported the fourth COVID-19 related death in Iredell County on Thursday afternoon as the overall count increased to 98. “The individual had underlying health
Gov. Cooper extends stay-at-home order through May 8
Special to Iredell Free News Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday issued Executive Order No. 135 extending North Carolina’s Stay-At-Home order through May 8. The orders extending closure of restaurants for
Local health officials: 49 COVID-19 patients in Iredell County ‘assumed recovered’
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than half of the individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 are “assumed or estimated recovered,” according to local health officials. The Iredell County Health Department
Leon Preston Barker
Leon Preston Barker, 73, of Harmony, N.C., died Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Iredell County on November 25, 1946, to the late Don
DPS reports first COVID-19 related death of offender in custody at N.C. prison
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — An offender housed at Pender Correctional Institution in Burgaw who tested positive for COVID-19 has died at the hospital as a result of
Davis Regional Medical Center’s Wound Healing Center named Center of Excellence for fifth consecutive year
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center’s Wound Healing Center was once again named a Center of Distinction/Center of Excellence. This earns Davis Regional the distinction of being
Iredell County Health Department employees working around the clock to protect public from COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department is observing National Public Health Week a little differently this year. Typically, there is a celebration to honor the efforts
Video: Local firefighters pay tribute to Davis Regional Medical Center employees
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County firefighters drove by Davis Regional Medical Center on Tuesday as a show of support for hospital personnel for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Davis
Iredell health officials report five new cases of COVID-19 as death toll rises across state
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of reported cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County continues to rise as the death toll in North Carolina eclipsed 200. The Iredell County Health Department
Avon Carole Kasten Schneider
Avon Carole Kasten Schneider, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, April 20, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Miami, Fla., on October 4, 1933 to the
Iredell health officials report seven new cases of COVID-19, including first confirmed case involving person under age 18
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, boosting the county’s total of confirmed cases to 88. The new data includes the
Birth Announcements: April 1-12
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: APRIL 1 ♦ A boy, Adriel Carlos Pascual, born to Bryan Carlos and Jennifer Pascual
Phyllis Kay Johnson Harp
Phyllis Kay Johnson Harp, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late Glenn
Hazel Imogene Miller Davis
Hazel Imogene Miller Davis, 87, of Statesville, N.C., entered eternal life with her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was Jean or Sissy
Cora Mae Worley Gunter
Cora Mae Worley Gunter, 78 of Statesville, N.C., passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Friday, April 17, 2020, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, following
Communities of Color being hit hard by COVID-19 outbreak in N.C.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The COVID-19 outbreak is having a disproportionate effect on African-American, Hispanic, Latinx and American Indian populations. That was the undeniable takeaway from a virtual information session
Barbara “Bobbie” Shepherd Rainwater
Barbara “Bobbie” Shepherd Rainwater, 88, a 45-year resident of Statesville, N.C., died at her home after a long illness on April 14, 2020. She was born April 14, 1932, in
Iredell Health System employees overcome health challenges together
Special to Iredell Free News A year fraught with health problems for long-time friends Eyvette Isaac and Robin Lackey culminated in a physical and mental victory in early March when
JoAnna Gary Ramseur
Mrs. JoAnna Gary Ramseur, 77, of 836 Knox Avenue, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on May 4, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Louis Collins and
Michael Robert Turgeon
Michael Robert Turgeon, 52, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. Born June 2, 1967, in Highland Park, Mich., he was
Gov. Cooper outlines path toward ‘new normal’ in North Carolina
Special to Iredell Free News Gov. Roy Cooper today on Wednesday charted a path forward for eventually easing certain COVID-19 restrictions while still protecting North Carolinians from a dangerous second
Photo Gallery: ‘Heroes saluting other heroes’
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel showed their appreciation for healthcare providers at Iredell Health System and Davis Regional Medical Center on Tuesday. Around 6:30 p.m. a group
Gus (Roy Adams) Dingler
Gus (Roy Adams) Dingler, 89, went to his heavenly home Monday morning, April 13, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife and daughter. Gus lived a long life full of love
Iredell health officials confirm county’s second COVID-19 related death
Editor’s Note: This report has been updated to reflect that local health officials are now reporting 71 cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County. FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health