Obituaries 10-08-26

REBEKAH EVELYN REYNOLDS

Sept. 29, 2026

Funeral services for Rebekah Evelyn Reynolds, 79, will be at 1 p.m. on 
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home. 
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. before the service begins.

All are invited to accompany the processional to the graveside burial at 
Mt. Zion Cemetery, 12 Sturdivant Rd., Waynesboro, immediately following 
the service.

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at the age of 79, Rebekah Evelyn Reynolds 
moved from her earthly home and was ushered into her heavenly home to be 
forever with the Lord. She was surrounded by the love and legacy of a 
family she cherished deeply. 

Evelyn shared 62 years of marriage with her beloved husband, J. Howard 
Reynolds. Their life together was marked by enduring love, commitment, 
and a life of full-time ministry. During the last several years of her 
life, she devoted herself to the full-time care of her husband, 
faithfully caring for him and demonstrating through her actions the 
depth of the promises she had made so many years before. 

Evelyn was a loving mother to four children: Deborah Reynolds Harper 
(William Harper); Rebekah Jolynn Reynolds; Melinda Faith Henderson 
(Larry Henderson); and Brenton Howard Reynolds (Amy Reynolds). 

Her family continued to grow through the years, blessing her with 12 
grandchildren: Garrett (Rachel), Austin (Tsehaynesh), Gavin, Jake, Grant 
(Tara), Gillian, Olivia (Isaac), Grayson, Graham (Hailey), Reed, Galen, 
and Sydney.  Evelyn "Nana" was a proud and loving great-grandmother 
to Viviana, Atlas, Oliver, Highland and Sage. Each generation became 
part of the legacy she leaves behind. 

She is also survived by her sisters Jeanette Strahan and Ruth Rightmire, 
and her brother Jim Strahan (Josie Strahan). 

Evelyn's life cannot be measured simply by the years she lived, but by 
the people she loved and the family she helped build. Her 62-year 
marriage, her devotion as a wife and mother, her love and ministry she 
gave through the communities in which they served and the care she gave 
so faithfully are lasting expressions of a life centered around those 
she loved most. 

She leaves behind her husband, children, grandchildren, 
great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends who will remember her 
life and carry her memory forward until they meet on that blessed day to 
be together forever with the Lord. 

While her absence will be deeply felt, Evelyn's story continues in the 
lives of her extended family and in the countless memories shared by 
those who loved her.

In celebration of Evelyn's life and legacy, flowers are welcome. Those 
who wish may also honor her memory with a memorial contribution to 
Brooklyn Tabernacle (www.brooklyntaberacle.org/giving) or Alabama Youth 
Ministries (www.shorturlf.at/CwREW), two ministries that reflect the 
faith and values she held dear.

An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.

MILDRED AVERY EVERETT

Sept. 20, 1939-Sept. 23, 2026

Funeral services for Mildred Avery Everett, 87, of Waynesboro, were 
conducted on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 from Pineville Missionary Baptist 
Church, with Pastor Sam McDonald officiating.

Interment followed at Pineville Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Born on Sept. 20, 1939, she died on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 at her 
residence.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; and her grandchildren, 
Ronald D. Everett and Victoria M. Jones. Her memories will be cherished 
by her nieces, nephew, in-laws and friends whom she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie B. Everett; and her 
daughters, Brenda Faye Everett and Carolyn Everett.

McDonald and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ELIZABETH MCBRIDE

Aug. 3, 1946-Sept. 20, 2026

Funeral services for Elizabeth McBride, 80, of State Line, were 
conducted on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 from Mt. Zion United Methodist 
Church in State Line, with Rev. L. Fitgerald Lovett officiating.

Interment followed at State Line City Cemetery.

Born on Aug. 3, 1946, she died on Sunday, Sept. 20,. 2026 at her 
residence.

She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Willie "Lamar" McBride 
of St. Louis, Mo., and Leon and Kevies McBride of McDonough, Ga.; her 
daughters and sons-in-law, Rosie and the late Gregory Robinson of State 
Line, Eunice "Carol" McBride of State Line, Jacqueline and Pastor Isaiah 
Taylor of Knobtown, Melissa and Tony Rocker of Jackson, Ala., Cassandra 
McBride of State Line, Courtney and Marcus Walley of Battles and Tonetta 
McBride of Hattiesburg; 20 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a 
host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Deacon John and Sister Rosie 
Lee McBride; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Ella Carter, 
Eddie Lee and Dorothy Simpson and John and Reola McBride; her 
granddaughter, Rosalyn Renee McBride; her great-great-granddaughter, 
Shakaya McBride; and her son-in-law, Gregory Robinson.

McDonald and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.