Brenda Katrina Gross was born Brenda Katrina Rhoney on January 7, 1966, to then Mary Ruth Rhoney and James Lewis Rhoney in Statesville, N.C. When Brenda (aka Nina) was around
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Teresa Marlene Clower Charles, 61, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Teresa was born in Baltimore County, Md., on March 10, 1960, to
Elton Eugene Trexler, 81, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Rowan County on July 31, 1939, he was the son of the
Mr. Nathan Raynard Chambers, 59, of Mt. Pleasant, N.C., passed away at Atrium Health in Concord, N.C., on Sunday, June 6, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born in
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville police officers arrested a Harmony man on Wednesday on multiple drug charges. Garland Hartsoe, 48, was charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession with intent to
BY JEFF JAMES In August of 2020, Iredell-Statesville Schools students started the school year from their homes, something we never dreamed could happen. We all limped through the first weeks
Special to Iredell Free News Two Iredell-Statesville Schools principals recently completed the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program, a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals designed and provided by
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s office announced the following felony convictions in Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Lisa Edwards pleaded guilty to trafficking opium/heroin on May
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As part of North Carolina’s effort to encourage more North Carolinians to receive COVID-19 vaccines, Gov. Roy Cooper announced $4 Million Summer Cash
Phyllis Warren Edmiston of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House on June 9, 2021, at the age of 80. Phyllis was preceded in death by her
Jerry Eugene McCoy Jr., 53, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital due to complications from COVID-19. Jerry was born June 17, 1967,
Special to Iredell Free News Your child is playing outdoors after school and accidentally falls, fracturing their wrist. It’s after 5 o’clock, and you do not want to spend the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify two suspects in a motor vehicle break-in. On June 6, ICSO deputies received a report
Margaret Yvonne Duncan Morrison, 83, of Winston-Salem, N.C., passed way peacefully on June 9, 2021. She had been in declining health for the past several months. Margaret was born on
Dianne Alice Robinson (Calvi), 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. Born on January 24, 1944, in Weymouth, Mass., she was the
Denise Janet Annas, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Accordius Health of Statesville. Born in Caldwell County, she was the daughter of the late Wilson P.
John Edward Shook, 54, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his home after an extended illness. He was born May 5, 1967, in Iredell County
Ms. Tammy Jo Keziah Gay, 60, of Shinnville Road, Cleveland, N.C., passed away at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of a man who was fatally wounded at a residence on Williams Road early Tuesday morning. Zion Treyshun
Special to Iredell Free News James D. Rice, CFP, owner of Cordian Wealth, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, recently expanded his Charlotte office to include a
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has approved the appointment of a new director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) as well as a new principal
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 218 on Wednesday highlighting North Carolina’s commitment to offshore wind power as the state transitions to a
Special to Iredell Free News Troutman Police Department has recovered numerous stolen vehicles in the last two weeks resulting in various arrests. None of the recoveries has been related to
Ronald Dale Hartsema passed away peacefully on June 8, 2021 in Mooresville, N.C. Born July 29, 1932 in Muskegon, Mich., he lived there until 1980, when he and his wife
Debra Ann Peach, 70, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. She was born on February 27, 1951, in Newark, N.J.,
Sylvia J. Smith, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at The Citadel of Mooresville. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday,
Ms. Sharon Elizabeth Caldwell, 65, of Deerview Circle, Statesville, N.C., passed away at Atrium Health, Mercy Hospital, in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, June 6, 2021. She was born in Iredell
Opal Arlene Jarvis Holcomb, 95, of Hamptonville, N.C., passed away on June 8, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Opal Arlene was born November 24. 1925, in Wilkes County, N.C.,
May Frances Sharpe Walker, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at her home on June 8, 2021. She was born October 30, 1946, in
BY KARISSA MILLER The sun was shining brightly in the sky as Johan Drost’s rocket was positioned on the launchpad in the parking lot of Career Academy and Technical School
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Davis Medical Group’s new office at 1410 Fern Creek Drive in Statesville is now officially open for business. Located at 1410 Fern Creek Drive in Statesville, the
Special to Iredell Free News In 1759, war suddenly broke out between British colonists and the indigenous Cherokee of western North Carolina. Fort Dobbs, located in present-day Statesville, provided shelter
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: MAY 24 ♦ A girl, Abby Jennifer Meese, born to Stacey Jennifer Meese of Statesville. ♦
Special to Iredell Free News Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County offers Advance Health Care Directive preparation to the community free of charge. Below is important information about Advance
Special to Iredell Free News With health safety conditions improving in North Carolina and its traditional summer busy season fast approaching, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is anticipating an
Dr. Prabhond Chinuntdet (Dr. Chin) passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on June 6, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C., due to medical complications following a severe fall. Dr. Chin