Gene Moore Curtis1
M, b. 12 May 1931, d. 23 November 2003
| Father | Ruel Mayo Curtis1 b. 26 Jun 1892, d. 17 Oct 1962 |
| Mother | Onie Lee Brannon1 b. 28 Nov 1892, d. 3 Jan 1973 |
| Last Edited | 23 Sep 2007 |
| Birth* | Gene Moore Curtis was born on 12 May 1931 at McMinn, Tennessee.1 |
| Death* | He died on 23 November 2003 at Palm Harbor, Pinellas, Florida, at age 72.1 |
| Obit | Gene Moore's obituary was published in the Daily Post-Athenian on 27 November 2003: Gene M. Curtis, 72, of Holiday, Fla., formerly of Athens, passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, at his residence. A native of McMinn County, he moved to Holiday, Fla., from Athens in 1981. He was a son of the late Ruel Mayo and Onie Lee Brannon Curtis and was preceded in death by one son, David E. Curtis. He was the former owner of Curtis Transmission Service in Holiday, Fla., and was a member and deacon of Calvary Baptist Church in Holiday, Fla., and a member of Meridian Sun Lodge No. 50 F&AM in Athens. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Helen C. Burger Curtis of Holiday, Fla; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda D. and Tommie Hope of Athens; three sons and daughters-in-law, Mark D. and Deborah Curtis of Holiday, Fla., Darwin ?Sam? and Judy Curtis of Trinity, Fla., Dale C. Curtis of Holiday, Fla., and Janice L. Curtis of Holiday, Fla; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Myrtle Williams of Athens; and one brother and sister-in-law, Ruel Lee and Louise Curtis of Athens. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at South Liberty Cemetery with the Rev. Ricky Atkins officiating.1 |
Citations
- [S1403] Daily Post-Athenian, 27 November 2003.
William Melvin Curtis1
M, b. 14 June 1915, d. 27 September 1994
| Father | Ruel Mayo Curtis1 b. 26 Jun 1892, d. 17 Oct 1962 |
| Mother | Onie Lee Brannon1 b. 28 Nov 1892, d. 3 Jan 1973 |
| Last Edited | 22 Oct 2014 |
| Birth* | William Melvin Curtis was born on 14 June 1915 at Monroe, Tennessee.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 District 5, Monroe, Tennessee, in the household of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon; ED 102, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home; Myrtle was left out.1 |
| (Witness) Census | William Melvin Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Cog Hill, McMinn, Tennessee, in the household of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon; ED 11, sheet 7A, occupation laborer-steam railroad, owned real estate, radio, 8 children at home.3 |
| Marriage* | William Melvin Curtis married Odetta Stone on 23 December 1933 at McMinn, Tennessee.4,5 |
| Census* | William Melvin Curtis and Odetta Stone appeared on the census of 29 May 1940 at District 4, McMinn, Tennessee, ED 54-19, sheet 15A, occupation farm hand, renting, 3 children.6 |
| Death* | William Melvin Curtis died on 27 September 1994 at Etowah, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 79.2 |
Family | Odetta Stone b. 22 Aug 1919, d. 1 Mar 2002 |
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Evelyn Joy Curtis1
F, b. 20 July 1916, d. 8 February 1998
| Father | Ruel Mayo Curtis1 b. 26 Jun 1892, d. 17 Oct 1962 |
| Mother | Onie Lee Brannon1 b. 28 Nov 1892, d. 3 Jan 1973 |
| Last Edited | 8 Jul 2007 |
| Birth* | Evelyn Joy Curtis was born on 20 July 1916 at Monroe, Tennessee.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 District 5, Monroe, Tennessee, in the household of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon; ED 102, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home; Myrtle was left out.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Evelyn Joy Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Cog Hill, McMinn, Tennessee, in the household of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon; ED 11, sheet 7A, occupation laborer-steam railroad, owned real estate, radio, 8 children at home.3 |
| Married Name | As of between 1935 and 1940,her married name was Dodd.4 |
| Marriage* | Evelyn Joy Curtis married Oliver W. (Bud) Dodd between 1935 and 1940 at Tennessee.4 |
| Death* | Evelyn Joy Curtis died on 8 February 1998 at Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 81.2 |
Family | Oliver W. (Bud) Dodd b. 2 Oct 1914, d. 15 Dec 2000 |
Myrtle M. Curtis1
F, b. 28 February 1917, d. 2 July 2002
| Father | Ruel Mayo Curtis1 b. 26 Jun 1892, d. 17 Oct 1962 |
| Mother | Onie Lee Brannon1 b. 28 Nov 1892, d. 3 Jan 1973 |
| Last Edited | 8 Jul 2007 |
| Birth* | Myrtle M. Curtis was born on 28 February 1917 at Monroe, Tennessee.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 District 5, Monroe, Tennessee, in the household of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon; ED 102, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home; Myrtle was left out.3 |
| (Witness) Census | Myrtle M. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Cog Hill, McMinn, Tennessee, in the household of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon; ED 11, sheet 7A, occupation laborer-steam railroad, owned real estate, radio, 8 children at home.1 |
| Married Name | As of between 1935 and 1940,her married name was Williams.4 |
| Marriage* | Myrtle M. Curtis married Harry Williams between 1935 and 1940.4 |
| Death* | Myrtle M. Curtis died on 2 July 2002 at Ducktown, Polk, Tennessee, at age 85; buried at Bethlehem Cemetery.2,5 |
Family | Harry Williams b. 1 Nov 1917, d. Feb 1984 |
Helen E. Curtis1
F, b. 11 May 1920, d. January 1996
| Father | Ruel Mayo Curtis1 b. 26 Jun 1892, d. 17 Oct 1962 |
| Mother | Onie Lee Brannon1 b. 28 Nov 1892, d. 3 Jan 1973 |
| Last Edited | 8 Jul 2007 |
| Birth* | Helen E. Curtis was born on 11 May 1920 at Monroe, Tennessee.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Cog Hill, McMinn, Tennessee, in the household of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon; ED 11, sheet 7A, occupation laborer-steam railroad, owned real estate, radio, 8 children at home.1 |
| Married Name | As of between 1940 and 1945,her married name was Burke.3 |
| Marriage* | Helen E. Curtis married Ralph Burke between 1940 and 1945.3 |
| Married Name | As of between 1950 and 1960,her married name was Malone.3 |
| Marriage* | Helen E. Curtis married Mutt Malone between 1950 and 1960.3 |
| Married Name | As of before 1990,her married name was Robinson.3 |
| Marriage* | Helen E. Curtis married Donald C. Robinson before 1990.3 |
| Death* | Helen E. Curtis died in January 1996 at Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 75.2 |
Family 1 | Ralph Burke b. c 1920, d. b 2000 |
Family 2 | Mutt Malone b. c 1920, d. b 2000 |
Family 3 | Donald C. Robinson b. 15 Apr 1920, d. 24 Jul 2001 |
Calvin Curtis1
M, b. 2 October 1923, d. November 1984
| Father | Ruel Mayo Curtis1 b. 26 Jun 1892, d. 17 Oct 1962 |
| Mother | Onie Lee Brannon1 b. 28 Nov 1892, d. 3 Jan 1973 |
| Last Edited | 8 Jul 2007 |
| Birth* | Calvin Curtis was born on 2 October 1923 at Tennessee.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Cog Hill, McMinn, Tennessee, in the household of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon; ED 11, sheet 7A, occupation laborer-steam railroad, owned real estate, radio, 8 children at home.1 |
| Death* | Calvin Curtis died in November 1984 at age 61; SSDI only; no residence given; wife's name Frances, 4 children.2,3 |
Wentworth (Mutt) Curtis1
M, b. 10 June 1925, d. 20 December 1995
| Father | Ruel Mayo Curtis1 b. 26 Jun 1892, d. 17 Oct 1962 |
| Mother | Onie Lee Brannon1 b. 28 Nov 1892, d. 3 Jan 1973 |
| Last Edited | 31 Dec 2007 |
| Birth* | Wentworth (Mutt) Curtis was born on 10 June 1925 at Tennessee.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Cog Hill, McMinn, Tennessee, in the household of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon; ED 11, sheet 7A, occupation laborer-steam railroad, owned real estate, radio, 8 children at home.1 |
| Marriage* | Wentworth (Mutt) Curtis married Lena B. Howard between 1945 and 1955.3 |
| Death* | Wentworth (Mutt) Curtis died on 20 December 1995 at age 70; no SSDI record; buried at South Liberty Cemetery.2 |
| Obit | Wentworth (Mutt)'s obituary was published in the Chattanooga Times on 22 December 1995: Wentworth “Mutt” Curtis, 70, of Athens, Tenn. Died Wednesday at his home. A Baptist, he was a former resident of California and a retired mechanic. He was the brother of the late Paige, Bill and Calvin Curtis. Survivors include his wife, Lena Curtis, San Leandro, Calif; son, Hugh A. Curtis, Livermore, Calif., three daughters, Faye Lynch, Delano, Tenn., Brenda Zuschin, San Leandro, Cathy Curtis, Carson City, Nev; two brothers, Lee Curtis, Athens, Gene Curtis, Clearwater, Fla; three sisters, Evelyn Dodd, Myrtle Williams, Helen Robinson, Athens; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in South Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today at Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens.4 |
Family | Lena B. Howard b. 9 Sep 1926, d. 30 Jun 2005 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S993] Marvin & Samme Templin (e-mail address), McMinn County Cemetery Records, South Liberty.
- [S1403] Daily Post-Athenian, 30 June 2005.
- [S1395] Chattanooga Times and Free Press.
Ruel Lee Curtis1
M, b. 14 September 1929, d. 26 October 2006
| Father | Ruel Mayo Curtis1 b. 26 Jun 1892, d. 17 Oct 1962 |
| Mother | Onie Lee Brannon1 b. 28 Nov 1892, d. 3 Jan 1973 |
| Last Edited | 18 Nov 2012 |
| Birth* | Ruel Lee Curtis was born on 14 September 1929 at McMinn, Tennessee.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Cog Hill, McMinn, Tennessee, in the household of Ruel Mayo Curtis and Onie Lee Brannon; ED 11, sheet 7A, occupation laborer-steam railroad, owned real estate, radio, 8 children at home.1 |
| Death* | Ruel Lee Curtis died on 26 October 2006 at Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 77; Ziegler Funeral Home.2 |
| Obit | Ruel Lee's obituary was published in the Daily Post-Athenian on 19 January 2012: Lillian Louise Elliott Curtis, 70, of Athens, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at Athens Regional Medical Center. A native of Robbinsville, N.C. and a resident of McMinn County for 60 years, she was a daughter of the late Wayne and Nettie George Elliott. She attended Piney Grove United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ruel Lee Curtis, on Oct. 26, 2006; one son, Ruel Lee "Junior" Curtis; and four brothers, Gene, Jack, Huel and Jim Elliott. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Ricky Duggan of Athens; one granddaughter, Haley Duggan and her fiancé, Mason Guidry, both of Athens; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Erma and Danny Rue of Athens, Helen Graham of Madisonville, and Sue and J.L. Grady of Athens; three sisters-in-law, Myrtle Williams and Louzelle Curtis, both of Athens, and Helen Curtis of Holiday, Fla; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at South Liberty Cemetery with the Rev. Harold Curtis officiating. Pallbearers will be Ricky Grady, Jeremiah Outerbridge, Johnny Robinson, Nick Baker, Tony Baker Jr. and Tony Baker Sr.3 |
Timothy Jahue Stanton1,2
M, b. 11 January 1955, d. 6 December 2013
| Father | Raymond Lee (Buddy) Stanton1 b. 18 Jan 1933, d. 11 Mar 2014 |
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2016 |
| Birth* | Timothy Jahue Stanton was born on 11 January 1955 at McMinn, Tennessee.1 |
| Name Variation | As of 11 January 1955, Timothy Jahue Stanton was also known as Timothy Jehu Stanton.3 |
| Residence* | He lived in 2006 at Athens, McMinn, Tennessee.3 |
| Obit | Timothy Jahue's obituary was published in the Daily Post-Athenian on 6 December 2013: Timothy Jahue Stanton, 58, of Ocoee, passed away on Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at his residence. Stanton, a native of Athens, had lived in Houston, Texas, for half of his life and moved back to McMinn County in 2001. He was a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church of Etowah. He was a mechanic and enjoyed working on cars. He loved to fish and had a big heart for others. He was preceded in death by one sister, Judy Ann Stanton Hughes; his paternal grandparents, Raymond and Leona Belle Stanton; and his maternal grandparents, Browder and Sylena Price. He is survived by his wife, Melinda Minchew Stanton of Houston, Texas; his mother, Billie Sue Price Walden and her husband, Nick, of Niota; his father, Raymond Stanton of Etowah; two sons, Charlie Bowshier and his wife, Priscilla, of Houston, Texas, and Timothy Stanton and his wife, Jessica, of Cleveland; three daughters, Stephanie Payne and her husband, Kenneth, of Gallatin, Sylena Sue Stanton of Franklin, and Deborah Leana Stanton of Houston, Texas; 11 grandchildren; six sisters, Debbie Shelton and her husband, Ronnie, of Pikeville, Wanda Martin and her husband, James, of Madisonville, Dean Stanton of Raleigh, N.C., Tammy Stanton of Rome, Ga., Paula Cates and her husband, Bobby, of Athens, and Barbara Taylor and her husband, Jeff, of Athens; three brothers, Ricky J. Stanton and his wife, Cyrethea, of Cleveland, Keith Walden and his wife, Gidget, of Niota, and Raymond Stanton and his wife, Brenda, of Calhoun, Ga; several nieces and nephews; and other extended family members and friends. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cleveland with the Rev. Tim Woody officiating.4 |
| Death* | He died on 6 December 2013 at Ocoee, McMinn, Tennessee, at age 58.4 |