July 24, 2023
78-year-old Eddie Wayne Yelverton of Smithville was born in Lebanon on Jan. 9, 1945 to his parents, Robert Yelverton and Lula Mae Shelton. Eddie departed this life on July 20th 2023 at St. Thomas West Hospital. He worked at Ford Glass Plant for most of his career and was co-owner of the Herb Cottage. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Billy Shelton. Eddie is survived by his wife of 47 years, Susie Yelverton of Smithville, his son, Wayne Yelverton of Watertown, his sisters, Aline Miller, June (Tim) Cripps and his beloved family dog, Maggie May. The funeral will be Friday at 6 p.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Harold Pullaman will officiate and burial will be in Hillview Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 2-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family has requested a tree to be planted in his name. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.