Odell Stewart, 78, of Verda departed this life at the Johnson City Medical Center on Friday, August 14, 2026. Born September 16, 1947 in Rhea, KY, he had lived here most of his life. Odell was a truck driver for Fox Trucking for many years. He believed in the Baptist faith and was a member of the Turner Missionary Baptist Church.

Odell is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Stewart; his parents, Arthur Stewart and Sally Couch Stewart; seven brothers, Alex Stewart, Benny Stewart, Billy Stewart, Tommy Stewart, James Stewart, David Gilbert Stewart, and Arthur Stewart; and two sisters, Jean Stewart Turner and Martha Stewart Roberts.

Survivors include a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 12 noon until the funeral hour at the Harlan Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 2 pm in the chapel with the Reverend Jerry Kirby officiating.

Odell will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Turner Cemetery at Verda, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Harlan Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Odell Stewart.