Married 10 Dec. 1846; Inscription: "He saw the lifelong cherished hopes fulfilled and caught the welcome of a Savior's love",

Several Lincoln County newspaper articles mention that Zachariah was a Baptist minister.
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ZACHARIAH REEVES.
The subject of this sketch was born in Pike county,now a part of Lincoln Co., on January the 3rd 1829 and was raised in the same community where he was born.
Of his early life I know but little, not having an opportunity to make any inquiry about it.
He was married to Miss Catherine Moak Dec. 10th 1846.
Their union was blessed with some 9 or 10 children; I am not certain which. He joined the
Friendship Church on the 3rd Sunday in Aug. 1856, and from the old church record l find that he was requested to discharge the duties of Deacon in January 1861, tho' nothing is said of when he was ordained.
After moving his membership two or three times, for conveniences he finally united with the Moaks Creek Church by letter, where he remained a consistent till death.
He had suffered with great affliction since 1875, tho' able to be up and about a part of the time, he bore his suffering with that meekness and fortitude that so well becomes every true Christian.
His beloved wife preceded him to yonder world some 12 years ago.
He was married the second time on Dec. 9th 1890, to Miss Amanda Alexander, who left him some 4 months afterwards; he then
made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Willard, until about two years ago, he went to live will his son, Samuel, where he remained till his death, which sad event occured on July 15th 1899, dying in the full triumphs of a living faith in Christ.
He leaves one brother, two daughters and five sons to mourn his loss. The funeral services were conducted by his Pastor Rev. J. L. Price, assisted by Rev. I. M. Anding, from Summit. His remains were quietly laid to rest near Johnston Station, followed by a long concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.
"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from hence forth: Yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them."
C. S. Curtis