All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Josephine (Jo) Alaia Dorsey announces her passing on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Jo passed away peacefully in her sleep after a hard fought battle with cancer. Jo was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 43 years Robert Vincent Dorsey, her siblings Tommy Alaia, Johnny Alaia, Marie Curatolo, Anthony Alaia, and her parents Anthony and Fredricka Alaia. Jo is survived by her sister Rose Alaia Nugent along with her four sons Vinny, Robbie,...

Randy Cutshall, age 60, of Marshall, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Mr. Cutshall was born on March 2, 1959, in Greene Co., TN, to the late Conley Cutshall and Aura Shelton Cutshall. He was a factory worker for Delfasco Manufacturing. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Cutshall; and two brothers and one sister. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his brothers, Harold Cutshall (Stephanie), Barry...

Eunice Earline Burks White, age 80, of Andrews, North Carolina, died Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Murphy Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Earline was born December 25, 1938, in Whitesburg, Georgia to Eunice Estelle Hinesley Burks and William Oscar Burks. She lived in Villa Rica, Georgia, before moving to North Carolina. Earline worked as a secretary for Atlanta Insurance Company and as a seamstress at Lee Company. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Earline was interested in...

Linda Howard Haynes, age 69, of Asheville, North Carolina, died at her home on August 14, 2019. Linda was born in Asheville on April 22, 1950, to Belva Bradley Howard and Esley Howard. She was a lifelong resident of Asheville, and worked as a cafeteria manager at A. C. Reynolds Middle School. She enjoyed being at home and loved watching hummingbirds, spending time with her family, and her dogs. She was preceded in death by both of her parents. Linda is survived by her spouse of 53 years,...

Pamela  Joyce Stewart Dotson of Candler, North Carolina, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at her home of 23 years. Pam was born to Louise Allen Stewart and James Albert Stewart on January 13, 1948, in Asheville. She graduated from A.C. Reynolds High School. Pam retired from her work at Medical Action Industries. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her kids, grandkids and great-granddaughter. Pam loved to cook, and enjoyed both the...

Flo , as she was known by all who knew and loved her, passed away peacefully at the John F. Keever Solace Hospice in Asheville after an extended illness. She was 62. Flo worked until her retirement for the State of Georgia Dept. of Transportation.  She was beloved by all she worked with and gave 100% to both her job and the residents of Georgia that she served.  She retired to the family home and lived out her days with her volunteer work, crocheting, editing manuscripts and...

  Sarah Elizabeth (Liz) Moore, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at her residence in Waynesville, NC. Liz was born on July 7, 1962, to the late Elwanda I. Moore and Jim H. Moore Sr. in Monroe, Louisiana. She resided in Haywood County for the past twenty-five years. Surviving Liz are her daughters, Sarah Senter of Clyde, NC, and Laurie Wilson and her husband, Ben, of Waynesville, NC; her brother, Jim Moore and his wife, Connie, of Waynesville, NC; her...

Tina Louise Gann Barnwell, 55, of Balsam Grove, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville, NC.  Born December 13, 1963 in Del Rio, TX, she was the daughter of Elbert Neal Gann of Graham, NC and the late Patricia Allison Gann.  She was a graduate of Cummings High School in Burlington, NC.  Of her many enjoyments in life some of her favorites were visiting Topsail Island and the Outer Banks;  driving the Blue Ridge...

Kimberly Dawn Ballard Penland, 52, of Weaverville, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.      Kimberly was born on July 18, 1967, to the late Richard David Ballard and Carolyn Joann Craig Ballard. She was married to her husband of thirty-four years, Randall William Penland. Kimberly dedicated eighteen years of service to Applebee’s and was a member of Carolina Baptist Tabernacle. Most of all, she...

Louise Estelle Gallo, age 74, of Candler, NC, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Mountain View Assisted Living in Hendersonville.  Mrs. Gallo was born on September 6, 1944, in Schenectady, NY, to the late Fred Estelle and Mary Stewart Estelle. She worked as a medical assistant and was a member of Mt. Moriah Wesleyan Church. Mrs. Gallo was very passionate about the POW’s and MIA’s from the Vietnam War and she enjoyed volunteering with the Jerry Lewis MDA...