Charles Edward Vanatta

48 year old Charles Edward Vanatta of Smithville died Thursday at his residence. He was a member of the Mount Herman Baptist Church. The funeral will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. David Carden will officiate and burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.; Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his father, Ben Edward Vanatta and a brother, Jerry Vanatta. Survivors include a daughter, Felicia Ann Vanatta Cantrell of Gassaway. One son, Kevin Lavard Vanatta of Smithville. Two grandchildren, Dakoda Wayne Cantrell and Aveya Grace Cantrell both of Gassaway. His mother, Josie Vanatta of Smithville. Five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Pam and Steve Rice of Smyrna, Crystal Lloyd of Smyrna, Carolyn and Jimmy Neal, Peggy Bissonette, and Linda Davis all of Smithville. One brother and sister-in-law, David and Brenda Vanatta of Woodbury. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts, and friends survive including special niece Ashley Bly of Smyrna. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.