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Dennis Charles Pail, Sr.
Dennis Charles Pail Sr., 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Jan. 4, 2026, in Shelby, North Carolina. He was born on Dec. 25, 1944, in Somers Point, New Jersey, to the late Alberta and Karl Pail. Dennis dedicated a significant part of his professional life to the lawn care industry, serving as a Lawn Technician for A1 Wilson for an impressive 25 years. Prior to this role, he honed his skills as a Tile Setter for a decade, demonstrat
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Johnnie Lavone Greene
Johnnie Lavone Greene, 83, of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Johnnie is survived by her sister, Tena Greene Murray and husband Robert of Shelby, NC. Born June 23, 1942, in Cleveland County, NC, Johnnie was the daughter of the late Carrie Evelyn Greene, a niece, Kimberly Smith of Pickens, SC, a nephew, Jeff Murray and wife Lisa of Mooresboro, NC, and numerous great nieces and nephews. Johnnie was a loving sister and friend to all. She
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Dorothy "Dot" Mulder Roark
SHELBY - After an exceptional, trailblazing life spanning over a century, Dorothy (“Dot”) Mulder Roark, age 101, passed away at home on Christmas Day – December 25, 2025. Born in Holland, Michigan, on December 19, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Hattie (Brummel) Mulder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Cathryn Mulder, and her brothers Art, Earl, Ray, Elmer, and Harold Mulder. She was also predeceased by her husband of 58 y
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Dec 29, 2025


Sarah Elizabeth Tallent Hafer
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Tallent Hafer, 89, of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Roe Lemmuel Hafer of the home, her children, Tim Tallent and wife Teresa of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, Ansley Tallent of Raleigh, NC, Matthew Tallent of Asheville, NC, Katelyn Tallent of Raleigh, NC, and Garrett Tallent and wife Emma of Italy, two great grandchildren, Peter Michael Tallent and Walden Tallent, and two treasure
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Nov 11, 2025


Ralph Grady Toney, 84
Ralph Grady Toney, 84, a devoted family man and respected member of the community, passed away peacefully at his residence on Nov. 4, 2025.
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Nov 6, 2025
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