Samuel “Sam” Leon Benkiel, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at his residence. He was born on July 6, 1955 in Morgantown, W.Va., to the
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Peter W. Simowitz, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., (originally of Long Island, N.Y.) passed away suddenly on April 28, 2021. He was born May 28, 1948. Peter is survived by his
James Samuel Deaton Jr., 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. He was born on July 14, 1947, in Mooresville to the late James Samuel “Sam”
FROM STAFF REPORTS Twenty-five Iredell-Statesville Schools staff members were forced to isolate or quarantine due to possible COVID-19 exposure, along with 654 students, during the week of April 23-29. Eight
BY KARISSA MILLER Dozens of colorful men’s neckties covered a table like a kaleidoscope of paint. Each Statesville High School student selected a tie and teacher Shadrach Martin provided instructions
BY DARREN CAMPBELL We have all received one of these calls: “Good afternoon, we are trying to reach you regarding your car’s extended warranty” or “ I am Agent Jones
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 23 ♦ Andrew Jameson Kovalchik, 39, of Elysian Drive, Mooresville, charged with two counts of possession
Special to Iredell Free News With the implementation of FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral assistance application process, Nicholson Funeral Home is offering its assistance to the families it served after January 20,
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library will host Canadian-based author Pam Withers in a virtual visit to discuss her new book along with some of her other
BY KARISSA MILLER With about four weeks remaining in the school year, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are strongly encouraging virtual students who have failing grades to return to the classroom to
Marie Bryant Brown, 92, of Mooresville, N.C, and formerly of Conway, S.C., peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 1, 2021. She was born March
Marc Dominick Crucitti of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, while holding his daughter’s hand. He was born on March 22, 1955, to Andrew and Mona Crucitti in Norwalk,
Max Lauren Parker, 85, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Friday, April 30, at Davis Regional Medical Center. He was born in Statesville, October 2,1935, and was the son of the
Lora “Lori” Jo Morrison, 45, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 29, 2021, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born September 4, 1975 in Logan,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the N.C. Area Agencies on Aging and
Special to Iredell Free News After more than 20 years of service to our community, the Statesville Civic Center is engaged in a market study to help determine the facility’s
Carole Lillian Schotte Hicks, 87, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, April 28, 2021. She was born in Union, N.J., on February 1, 1934, to the late Mathias Charles Schotte and
Marion Kimball Guth was born January 27, 1938, and passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the age of 83. She was born in Bangor, Maine, and spent most
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools announced Friday that, effective immediately, students and staff are no longer required to wear a mask while outdoors. Additionally, I-SS will no longer require athletes
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces numerous charges, including kidnapping, human trafficking and sexual servitude, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
John Brooks Worrell Jr., 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at his home. He was born September 8, 1950 in Hillsville, Va., and was the son
Polly Wilson Bowers, 87, died Tuesday, April 28, 2021, following a brief illness. She was born January 23, 1934 in Ellenboro, Rutherford County, N.C., to the late Russell Gates Wilson
Louise Ledbetter Mitchell, 90, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Mitchell was born August 8, 1930, in Wilkes County and was
Lieutenant Colonel David R. Imschweiler, United States Army, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 28, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born August 15, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pa.,
Mrs. Pauline Scott Blackwell was born in Statesville, N.C., on September 3, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Lola Woods Scott and James Henry Scott Sr. She entered
Richard Clay Rash, 46, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born in Iredell County on January 11, 1975, he was the son
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has signed an Executive Order to help North Carolina’s businesses recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Legislation championed by State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell is making it easier for people to retrieve their missing money that the Department of
Special to Iredell Free News If you have visited The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital during the past four decades, you will probably recognize Sharon Johnson’s friendly, familiar face.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 21-year-old man was shot and killed in South Statesville on Thursday. Iredell County EMS personnel, Statesville firefighters and Statesville police officers were dispatched to an abandoned
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate dipped a full percentage point in March to 4.4 percent, mirroring across North Carolina. Iredell has a workforce of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have charged a woman with involuntary manslaughter following an investigation into the death of a 5-month-old child. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
Murphy Gabriel Jr., 82, of Newton, N.C., made his journey home to the Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Carolina Caring Hospice in Sherrills Ford, N.C. He was born September
Mr. Tony Deion Cauthen Sr., 65, of 5228 Hickory Lane, Charlotte, NC 28216, passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2021, at Presbyterian Hospital in Huntersville, N.C. He was born in
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College announced plans on Thursday to hold a virtual graduation ceremony next month. The virtual graduation will be held on Friday, May 14.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Florida man faces multiple felony charges related to a fraud scheme targeting the elderly following a multi-state investigation initiated by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff