Manuel Maurice O'Dell

Manuel Maurice O’Dell, 83, of Newport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026. He was a proud Army veteran. He was born in Newport, TN on February 7th, 1943, to Ida Bell and Manuel O’Dell. He later married his loving wife, Brenda, and they were together for 46 years until her passing in 2020.

Manuel was preceded in death by his loving wife, Brenda Kaye O’Dell; mother, Ida Bell Rowland O’Dell; father, Manuel O’Dell; brothers, Charles Kenneth O’Dell, Bobby Dean O’Dell and Vaughn O’Dell; and sister, Brenda Nadine O’Dell Rector.

He is survived by his children, Lindey O’Dell (Michael Burke) and Justin O’Dell; grandchildren, Tyler O’Dell and Sydney O’Dell; niece, Cheryl Turner (Bobby); special friend, Shirley Hembree; cousins, Shane and Polly Ann Woodson; and close friends, Arshan Grooms and Gary Parks.

A graveside service with military honors provided by Newport American Legion Post 41 on Monday, April 6th, 2026, at 2:00pm at Union Cemetery.

Family and friends may sign the online register book and post condolences at www.resthavenmemorialgardens.com

Services provided by Resthaven Funeral Home|Cemetery|Cremations.

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