Dwayne Vanatta, age 68, a resident of Dale, TX and a Warren Co. native died at home after a long battle with cancer in April 2024.

He was preceded in death by his children, twins Jacob and Nicole Vanatta; his mother, Ruth Vanatta; father and step-mother, Tom and Doris Vanatta; brothers, Garey Vanatta and Randall Vanatta.

He is survived by his wife JoAnn of Dale, TX, sister Tammy Beavers, nephews Jared Vanatta, Coltin Beavers, nieces Beth, Reagan, Caitlin (Jake) Talbert, sis- Phyllis Vanatta, several other great nieces & nephews, cousins, TN friends and Texas friends many who were like family.  He will be so missed by us all.

Per Dwayne’s instructions he was cremated and no services to be held.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

May 1, 2024