Ruth Horne Lineberry

Ruth Horne Lineberry, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, just a few short hours after her beloved husband, Billy Lineberry, at FirstHealth Hospice House.

A lifelong resident of Carthage, Ruth was the daughter of the late William Ernest and Margaret Wicker Horne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Billy Lee Lineberry; son, Kenneth Lineberry; brothers, Bill, Glenn, and Wayne Horne; and sister, Louise Morrison.

Ruth dedicated many years of service as a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. She was a devoted member of Eureka Presbyterian Church, where she lovingly served as a Sunday School teacher, sharing her joy and patience with countless children over the years.  A woman of many talents and a gentle spirit, Ruth enjoyed reading, sewing, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Belle.” Her legacy of love, kindness, and faith will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Barbara Whitaker and her husband, Andy of Cameron; sister, Ann Douglas, of Carthage; three grandchildren, Matthew Whitaker (Emily), Reid Whitaker (LeeAnn), and Adam Lineberry (Kelsi); and four beautiful great-grandchildren, Amelia, Andrew, Kara, and Grady.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Eureka Presbyterian Church with Reverend John Baker officiating.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the church.  A joint burial with Ruth and Billy will take place following the service at Eureka Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

At all other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home of Barbara and Andy Whitaker, 1090 Bryant Road, Cameron, NC 28326.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eureka Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, 2185 Farm Life School Road, Carthage, NC 28327.

Online condolences can be left at PineFunerals.com

The care of Ruth has been entrusted to Fry and Prickett Funeral Home