CATHY ANN NEWSOME LINEBARGER

Cathy Ann Newsome Linebarger, 69, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah.
Ms. Linebarger was born on July 12, 1957, in Savannah to Earl Newsome and Mary Kathleen Johnson Newsome. She was a devoted caregiver who lovingly raised her children as well as nieces and nephews, which also led to her caring for elderly family members. She loved life, which was evident in the way she loved those she cared for. She was also a fighter, while overcoming colon cancer in her late thirties. To know her was to love her.
Survivors include her daughter, Tara Linebarger; son, Rodney Linebarger; son-in-law, Jeremy Snell; granddaughter, Nava Snell; step-sons, Raleigh (April) Mills, and Jonathan (Brooke) Mills; sisters Linda (Jerry) Blanton, Carolyn Barlow, Mary Josey, and Pam Hodges; brothers, Wilburn (Peggy) Newsome, Randy (Donna) Newsome, Tommy Newsome, Andy Newsome, and Ricky Newsome; several nieces and nephews also survive.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 10:00 am at Swain Funeral Home Hazlehurst Chapel with Rev. Jack Chaney officiating.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home Hazlehurst Chapel.