Eva Maynard Obituary
She was a member of Stokely's Chapel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Arnold Gregg; daughter Shorty Wills; and granddaughter Elisha Gregg.
She is survived by her husband R.V. Maynard; three children Marta Buckner, Patricia (Carl) Ellison, and Richard Gregg; step-son James Vinson Maynard; four grandchildren Brooke (Chandler) Parker, Gaige Buckner, Greyson Buckner, and Charley (Luke) James; two great-grandchildren Ellie Parker and Frankie James; brother Ronnie (Margaret) Lewis; and sister Evelyn Lewis; also other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2025 with Funeral Services following at 6 p.m. in the Manes Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Clay Baysinger officiating.
Burial will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025 in the Blazer Cemetery with Rev. Steve Renner officiating.
Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Manes Funeral Home.
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Mary Gentry
December 22, 2025
So very sorry about your mom . My heart goes out to you and I pray God will comfort you somehow as only He can do. Love and prayers . Mary Gentry
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