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Mary “Susan” Ketchie
Mary “Susan” Ketchie, 73, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at The Citadel of Mooresville. She was born on September 26, 1946, in Salisbury, N.C.,
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.
Khalid Dru Sharpe
Khalid Dru Sharpe, beloved infant son of Darrius Gaither and Monyette Leatell Sharpe, was born on April 18, 2020, in Winston-Salem, N.C. He passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020,
Thomas Marion Guy Jr.
Thomas Marion Guy Jr. passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, at the residence of his daughter, Kathy Guy, in North Charleston, S.C. He was born on August 3, 1922, in
Samuel Marion Lowrance
Mr. Samuel Marion Lowrance, 91, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, April 20, 2020, at his home. Born in Rowan County on August 25, 1928, he was a son of the
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
Bessie Lee Alexander Wilson
Mrs. Bessie Lee Alexander Wilson, 70, of 185 Boger Farm Road, Harmony, N.C., was born in Iredell County on September 15, 1949, and was the daughter of the late Charlie
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
Salvation Army offering financial assistance through COVID-19 Relief Fund
Special to Iredell Free News Thanks to the generosity of the United Way of Iredell County, Lowe’s, SECU and many others, the Salvation Army is able to provide help during
Viewpoint: Chesterton’s Fence and the new coronavirus
BY KEN ROBERTSON Before you get started reading this and the next few columns I am writing, please Google “Chesterton’s Fence” or “Chesterton’s Gate.” The premise of the concept is
Statesville council approves funding for two new school resource officers
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council turned to the internet on Monday to keep city wheels rolling during the COVID-19 pandemic and the governor’s stay-at-home order. “We have
Viewpoint: Questions linger about hiring process after I-SS board appoints new superintendent
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Incoming Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James’ academic credentials are solid, his success as an administrator well-documented, and his professional references are impressive. But the optics for
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
Peggy DeAnne Warlick
Peggy DeAnne Warlick, 82, of Statesville, passed away, Friday, April 17, 2020 at the Gordon Hospice House. Ms. Warlick was born July 26, 1937, in Newell, N.C., and was the
Amanda Simone Caldwell Carpenter
Mrs. Amanda Simone Caldwell Carpenter, 31, of 153 East Barkley Road, Statesville, N.C., was born in Hampton, Va., on May 30, 1988, and was the daughter of Larry Dewayne Caldwell
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
Iredell County Health Department confirms COVID-19 outbreak in long-term care facility
FROM STAFF REPORTS Local health officials learned on Friday that there has been an outbreak of COVID-19 in a long-term care facility in Iredell County. The Iredell County Health Department
Parker hired as new principal at Statesville High; Jenkins tranferring to Sharon Elementary
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville High School will have a new leader after Principal Sheila Jenkins’ request for a transfer to Sharon Elementary School was approved by Superintendent Brady Johnson and
Jean Good Brewer
Jean Good Brewer, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. She was born June 10, 1934, in the mountains of Marion, N.C., the daughter of Pearl
William Dalton “Bill” Holland
William Dalton “Bill” Holland, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born December 31, 1924, in Statesville, he was the son of
Thomas Daniel “Dan” Stump
Thomas Daniel “Dan” Stump, 56, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Born January 15, 1964, to Dan Stump Sr. and the late Judith Lanning Griffith in
Iredell health officials report seven new cases of COVID-19 and third death attributed to coronavirus
FROM STAFF REPORTS After a brief lull in new cases, Iredell County health officials reported seven new cases of COVID-19 and the county’s third death attributed to the coronavirus on
Rep. Budd provides virtual civics lesson for Crossroads early college students
BY KARISSA MILLER Crossroads Arts and Science Early College civics teacher Michael Williams is committed to helping his students understand how local, state and national government work. Due to the
Joan Hope Nichols Edmonds
Joan Hope Nichols Edmonds passed away on April 15, 2020 in her home. She ended her nine-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Joan was born in Tenino, Wash., on February 24,
I-SS board plans to announce new superintendent on Friday
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for Friday afternoon to approve the initial contract for the next superintendent. The meeting will take
Troutman Council nearing decision on new town manager
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council has scheduled interviews for the two finalists for the town manager position for Thursday, April 16, and Monday, April 20, at Town
Answering the Call: Union Grove Elementary principal has made her mark treating students like family
Kelley James will retire at the end of 2019-2020 school year BY KARISSA MILLER Kelley James hasn’t done much sitting around during her role as principal of Union Grove Elementary
Mitchell marketing team receives six national awards
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Marketing and Communications team was recently awarded three gold and three silver awards in 2019 national higher education marketing competitions. The Marketing
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
Holly Lucinda Davidson
On April 14, 2020, Holly Lucinda Davidson knew she had finished her course. She crossed the finish line while keeping her amazing faith. To all of us who held her
Iredell Physician Network using Telehealth, carside visits to see patients during COVID-19 pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Physician Network offices calling patients to confirm appointments before scheduled visits have noticed a trend recently — many patients are planning to cancel because
Marianna Holton
Marianna Holton, 95, of Statesville, N.C., died on Good Friday, April 10, 2020. She was born in Statesville on August 28, 1924, and grew up there and in the Cool
An Outpouring of Love for Livi
Community rallies behind local teen during battle with aggressive lymphoma BY MIKE FUHRMAN Livi Peck knew something was up when two Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies escorted her family
Mitchell Community College postpones spring commencement ceremonies
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College administration continues to work with local and state health officials to monitor the current COVID-19 situation. As previously noted, all College events