Evelyn Anderson1

F, b. 8 January 1921, d. 23 April 2003
Last Edited30 May 2017
Birth*Evelyn Anderson was born on 8 January 1921.1 
Married Name As of 7 September 1935,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Maurice Edward Curtis, son of James Fletcher Curtis and Kitty Pearl Flatt, on 7 September 1935 at Dyer, Tennessee.1 
Death*Evelyn Anderson died on 23 April 2003 at Union City, Obion, Tennessee, at age 82; buried at Obion Memorial Gardens.1,2 
ObitEvelyn's obituary was published in the Commercial Appeal on 25 April 2003:
UNION CITY - Evelyn Anderson Curtis, 82, homemaker, died Wednesday at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today at Obion County Memorial Gardens. White-Ranson Funeral Home has charge. She was a member of Union City First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Curtis, the widow of Maurice E. Curtis, leaves a daughter, Betty Fay Adams of Union City; a son, Edward L. Curtis of Corinth, Miss., three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.2 

Family

Maurice Edward Curtis b. 6 Oct 1917, d. 14 Oct 1998
Children

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Union, Obion, Tennessee.
  2. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, East Side, Weakley, Tennessee.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mud Creek, McNairy, Tennessee.

Betty Fay Curtis1

F, b. 24 October 1936, d. 15 June 2015
FatherMaurice Edward Curtis1 b. 6 Oct 1917, d. 14 Oct 1998
MotherEvelyn Anderson1 b. 8 Jan 1921, d. 23 Apr 2003
Last Edited30 May 2017
Birth*Betty Fay Curtis was born on 24 October 1936 at Dyersburg, Dyer, Tennessee.1 
Death*She died on 15 June 2015 at Martin, Weakley, Tennessee, at age 78; buried at East Side Cemetery.1 
ObitBetty Fay's obituary was published in the Messenger on 17 June 2015:

Betty Fay (Curtis) Adams, 78, went to be with the Lord June 15, 2015, at 6 a.m. at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. She was born Oct. 24, 1936, in Dyersburg to the late Maurice Curtis and Evelyn (Anderson) Curtis. She was a very kind lady who had many talents, but was a career seamstress. She has been a resident of Union City for nearly 20 years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Union City. She is survived by four grandchildren, Daniel Aaron Reynolds of Martin, Christopher Gene Adams and Sam Edwards, both of Sharon, and Christy Danielle (Adams) Guy of Camden; and a great-granddaughter, Arly Ryan Adams of Martin. She also leaves many dear friends. She was also proceeded in death by her brother, Ed “Sonny” Curtis; her son, Daniel “Danny” Gene Adams; and her daughter, Sherry Ann (Adams) Reynolds.1 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, East Side, Weakley, Tennessee.

Edward L. Curtis Curtis1

M, b. 2 August 1940, d. 11 October 2012
FatherMaurice Edward Curtis1 b. 6 Oct 1917, d. 14 Oct 1998
MotherEvelyn Anderson1 b. 8 Jan 1921, d. 23 Apr 2003
Last Edited30 May 2017
Birth*Edward L. Curtis Curtis was born on 2 August 1940 at Tennessee.1 
Death*He died on 11 October 2012 at Corinth, Alcorn, Mississippi, at age 72; buried at Mud Creek Cemetery in McNairy County.1 
ObitEdward L. Curtis's obituary was published in the Unknown Newspaper on circa 12 October 2012:

Edward L. (Ed) Curtis was born August 2, 1940 in the son of the late Maurice and Evelyn Curtis. He was united in marriage to Donna Jean Goodwin on July 27, 1984. Mr. Curtis was a self employed electrical engineer who worked with Caterpillar in Booneville, MS and ThyssenKrup Elevator in Middleton, TN, until the last year of his life. He loved his children and called them the "Light of his life". Mr. Curtis departed this life on October 11, 2012 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 72 Years, 2 Months, 9 Days. He is survived by his wife, Donna Jean Goodwin Curtis of Shiloh, TN, his children, Brittany, Breanna, Hailey, Hannah, Ryan, Daniel, Hunter, Jessica and Rebekah; a sister; best friend, John Redding and a host of other relatives and friends.1 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mud Creek, McNairy, Tennessee.

Earnest Bidwell Curtis1

M, b. 8 May 1926, d. 23 June 1928
FatherJames Fletcher Curtis1 b. 3 Jul 1875, d. 12 Nov 1960
MotherKitty Pearl Flatt1 b. 26 Jul 1885, d. 27 Sep 1956
Last Edited30 May 2017
Birth*Earnest Bidwell Curtis was born on 8 May 1926 at Halls, Lauderdale, Tennessee.1 
Death*He died on 23 June 1928 at Halls, Lauderdale, Tennessee, at age 2; buried at Dyersburg City Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Dyersburg, Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Robert Oliver Curtis1

M, b. 19 February 1924, d. 16 April 1989
FatherJames Fletcher Curtis1 b. 3 Jul 1875, d. 12 Nov 1960
MotherKitty Pearl Flatt1 b. 26 Jul 1885, d. 27 Sep 1956
Last Edited30 May 2017
Birth*Robert Oliver Curtis was born on 19 February 1924 at Dyer, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 6 June 1940 District 4, Dyer, Tennessee, in the household of James Fletcher Curtis and Kitty Pearl Flatt; ED 23-13, sheet 27A, no occupation, real estate valued at $1,200, 2 sons.2 
Death*Robert Oliver Curtis died on 16 April 1989 at Dyersburg, Dyer, Tennessee, at age 65.3 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Mallard Family Tree.
  4. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Bessie M. Curtis1

F, b. 12 December 1903
FatherJames Fletcher Curtis1 b. 3 Jul 1875, d. 12 Nov 1960
MotherNancy Jane (Nannie) Flatt1 b. 1 Dec 1876, d. 29 Oct 1961
Last Edited30 May 2017
Birth*Bessie M. Curtis was born on 12 December 1903 at Newbern, Dyer, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1910 Beat 4, Leflore, Mississippi, in the household of James Fletcher Curtis and Nancy Jane (Nannie) Flatt; ED 72, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 
NoteB* There are several postings that claim she died 3 Jan 1934, but there is no evidence one way or another.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Mallard Family Tree by billiealva11.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File.

Evelyn V. Walton1

F, b. 28 April 1923, d. 31 July 2014
Last Edited30 May 2017
Birth*Evelyn V. Walton was born on 28 April 1923 at Dyersburg, Dyer, Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of circa 1940,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Earl Raymond Curtis, son of James Fletcher Curtis and Kitty Pearl Flatt, circa 1940.1 
Death*Evelyn V. Walton died on 31 July 2014 at Dyersburg, Dyer, Tennessee, at age 91; buried at Fairview Cemetery.1 
ObitEvelyn V.'s obituary was published in the Curry Funeral Home on 1 August 2014:

Evelyn Walton Curtis, 91, of Dyersburg died Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Born April 28, 1923 to Wiley Travis and Lillie Mai Carson Walton. She retired in 1984 from Dyersburg Fabrics and was a former employee of Parkview Hospital. She attended Cornerstone Church of God. Funeral services for Mrs. Curtis will be Sunday, August 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend O.L. Hart and Reverend Jason Houston officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Pallbearers will be Dion Riley, Taylor Curtis, Tom Wiza, Jason Rice, Chase Riley and Austin Gregory.The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 12 Noon until service time at the funeral home.

She is survived by one daughter Ruth Rice (Tommy) of Tigrett, one son Gerald Curtis (Ann) of Dyersburg, five grandchildren, Deidre Wiza, Dion Riley, Taylor Curtis, Mary Evelyn Scott, Curtis Lance Hood, one step grandchild Jason Rice, eight great-grandchildren, Diana Haggard, Chase Riley Lisa Gregory, Samantha Scott, T.J. Scott, Emilee Curtis, Eliza Curtis, Trey Scott, two step great grandchildren, Eric Rice, Georgia Kate Rice and one great-great-grandchild Rebekah Ethel Grace "Reggie" Haggard. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Earl Raymond Curtis, her grandson George Allen Hood, Jr. and her great granddaughter Rebekah Crittendon.1 

Family

Earl Raymond Curtis b. 21 Dec 1919, d. 1944
Children

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Fairview, Dyer, Tennessee.

Eunice Juanita Walton1

F, b. circa 1925
Last Edited30 May 2017
Birth*Eunice Juanita Walton was born circa 1925.1 
Married Name As of 11 May 1946,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Wyman Troy Curtis, son of James Ethra Curtis and Ruby Ivy Chipman, on 11 May 1946 at Dyer, Tennessee.1 

Family

Wyman Troy Curtis b. 2 Jan 1925, d. 15 Mar 1997

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Ruth Curtis1

F, b. between 1941 and 1944
FatherEarl Raymond Curtis1 b. 21 Dec 1919, d. 1944
MotherEvelyn V. Walton1 b. 28 Apr 1923, d. 31 Jul 2014
Last Edited30 May 2017
Birth*Ruth Curtis was born between 1941 and 1944 at Tennessee.1 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Fairview, Dyer, Tennessee.

Gerald Curtis1

M, b. between 1941 and 1944
FatherEarl Raymond Curtis1 b. 21 Dec 1919, d. 1944
MotherEvelyn V. Walton1 b. 28 Apr 1923, d. 31 Jul 2014
Last Edited30 May 2017
Birth*Gerald Curtis was born between 1941 and 1944 at Tennessee.1 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Fairview, Dyer, Tennessee.

Timothy Michael Curtis1

M, b. 22 March 1960, d. 22 May 2014
FatherRobert Oliver Curtis1 b. 19 Feb 1924, d. 16 Apr 1989
Last Edited30 May 2017
Birth*Timothy Michael Curtis was born on 22 March 1960 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.1 
Death*He died on 22 May 2014 at Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, at age 54.1 
ObitTimothy Michael's obituary was published in the Dowagiac Daily News on 23 May 2014:

A Dowagiac man died Thursday afternoon after receiving an electrical shock from a power line while attempting to install a TV tower with his son, according to a report from the Cass County Sheriff's Office. Timothy Curtis was pronounced dead at the scene, after multiple attempts to revive him from emergency personal. His son, Jonathon, who was also shocked from the line, was transported to Borgess Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. At around 6:34 p.m., authorities responded to a 911 call from a residence on Middle Crossing Road in Silver Creek Township about a possible electrocution victim. When authorities arrived, they discovered the younger Curtis performing CPR on his unconscious father.

The officers determined that the two men, along with a juvenile, were installing a metal TV tower when it touched an overhead power line. Both Timothy and Jonathon were shocked by the line and were knocked unconscious. The uninjured juvenile, whose name was withheld by authorities, then called 911. At some point before authorities arrived, Jonathon woke up and tried to revive his father. Deputies continued to perform CPR on the victim until the ambulance arrived, at which point their personnel took over. Curtis was eventually declared dead after revival attempts from responders with the Indian Lake Fire Department also failed. Jonathon was first transported to Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital, before being transferred to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. The incident remains under investigation. Deputies were assisted at the scene by Pride Care Ambulance, Indian Lake Fire Department, Dowagaic Police Department. and the Pokagon Tribal Police.1 
ObitTimothy Michael's obituary was published in the St. Joseph Herald-Palladium on 25 May 2014:

DOWAGIAC - Timothy Michael Curtis, 54, of Dowagiac passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at his home. Tim was born on March 22, 1960, to Robert Curtis and Dorothy McGee in Chicago. He worked as an IT manager at Consolidated Electrical Distributors in St. Joseph. Timothy is survived by his children: Jonathan, Debra, Michelle, Sara, and Matthew Curtis all of Dowagiac; wife, Susan Sakimoto of South Bend; step-children: Katrina and Elliot Sakimoto of South Bend and his brothers and sisters. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother.1 

Citations

  1. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Odis Floyd Merrill1

M, b. 16 October 1899, d. 17 December 1964
FatherHiram Eli Merrill1 b. 3 Feb 1864, d. 6 Nov 1946
MotherDora Ella Curtis1 b. 27 Dec 1874, d. 3 May 1935
Last Edited26 Jul 2017
Birth*Odis Floyd Merrill was born on 16 October 1899 at Woodville, Marshall, Oklahoma.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Justice Precinct 1, Howard, Texas, in the household of Hiram Eli Merrill and Dora Ella Curtis; ED 120, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, 5 children, 4 living.2 
Marriage*Odis Floyd Merrill married Flossie Inez Brewer on 1 February 1919 at Texas, Oklahoma.3 
CancelSeal*The sealing for Odis Floyd Merrill and Flossie Inez Brewer was cancelled on 13 January 1920 at Walsenburg, Huerfano, Colorado; ED 83, sheet 5A, occupation fireman stationary engine, renting, 1 son.4 
Census*Odis Floyd Merrill and Flossie Inez Brewer appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Cheokee, Alfalfa, Oklahoma, ED 9, sheet 19A, occupation laborer-odd jobs, renting, 5 children, parents, brother & sister.5 
Residence*Odis Floyd Merrill lived on 14 February 1942 at Cherokee, Alfalfa, Oklahoma; wife Flossie, occupation City of Cherokee.1 
Death*He died on 17 December 1964 at Cherokee, Alfalfa, Oklahoma, at age 65.6 

Family

Flossie Inez Brewer b. 13 Apr 1902, d. 24 Jun 1960
Child

Citations

  1. [S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Oklahoma Marriage Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Laurie Gwinn Family Tree.

Flossie Inez Brewer1

F, b. 13 April 1902, d. 24 June 1960
Last Edited26 Jul 2017
Birth*Flossie Inez Brewer was born on 13 April 1902 at Chandler, Lincoln, Oklahoma.1,2 
Married Name As of 1 February 1919,her married name was Merrill.1 
Marriage*She married Odis Floyd Merrill, son of Hiram Eli Merrill and Dora Ella Curtis, on 1 February 1919 at Texas, Oklahoma.1 
CancelSeal*The sealing for Flossie Inez Brewer and Odis Floyd Merrill was cancelled on 13 January 1920 at Walsenburg, Huerfano, Colorado; ED 83, sheet 5A, occupation fireman stationary engine, renting, 1 son.3 
Census*Flossie Inez Brewer and Odis Floyd Merrill appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Cheokee, Alfalfa, Oklahoma, ED 9, sheet 19A, occupation laborer-odd jobs, renting, 5 children, parents, brother & sister.4 
Death*Flossie Inez Brewer died on 24 June 1960 at Cherokee, Alfalfa, Oklahoma, at age 58.2 

Family

Odis Floyd Merrill b. 16 Oct 1899, d. 17 Dec 1964
Child

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Oklahoma Marriage Index.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Laurie Gwinn Family Tree.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Bobby Ray (Bob) Merrill1

M, b. 12 June 1935, d. 16 April 2017
FatherOdis Floyd Merrill b. 16 Oct 1899, d. 17 Dec 1964
MotherFlossie Inez Brewer b. 13 Apr 1902, d. 24 Jun 1960
Last Edited25 Jul 2017
Birth*Bobby Ray (Bob) Merrill was born on 12 June 1935 at Cherokee, Alfalfa, Oklahoma. 
Death*He died on 16 April 2017 at Moore, Cleveland, Oklahoma, at age 81. 
ObitBobby Ray (Bob)'s obituary was published in the Cherokee Messenger & Republican on 11 May 2017:

Bob Merrill was born June 12, 1935, in Cherokee and passed from this life on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017. He was the son of Odis Floyd Merrill and Flossie Ines (Brewer) Merrill. Bob served in the U.S. Navy for 25 years and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was also an Oklahoma City Police Officer for 21 years.
He is survived by his wife, Jo; children, Tammy, Misty and Sam; stepson, Mark Eaton; three granddaughters, Selah Maizy and Lyla; two grandsons, Blake and Baylee; sister, Gracie Haskins; 25 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Edith Elsie and Delorse; brothers, Ira, Doyle, JC, Don, Larry and Hiram; two nieces and two nephews. Services were held April 21 in Moore. 

Citations

  1. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Laurie Gwinn Family Tree.

Charles Lewis Crayne

M, b. 1 January 1905, d. December 1987
Last Edited3 Sep 2017
Birth*Charles Lewis Crayne was born on 1 January 1905 at Lincoln, Nebraska; son of Charles Franklin Crayne. 
Marriage*He married Althea Mae Buell, daughter of Glenn Avery Buell and Mina Eleanor Beezley, on 4 January 1938 at Paris, Bear Lake, Idaho. 
Death*Charles Lewis Crayne died in December 1987 at Castle Rock, Cowlitz, Washington, at age 82; buried at Longview Cemetery. 

Family

Althea Mae Buell b. 24 Jan 1920, d. 13 Mar 2005

Martha (?)1

F, b. 1897
Last Edited9 Sep 2017
Birth*Martha (?) was born in 1897 at Texas.1 
Married Name As of circa 1917,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Edwin Wilburn Curtis, son of Joseph Isaac Lewis Curtis and Ophelia (S.O.) Luna, circa 1917.1 
Census*Martha (?) and Edwin Wilburn Curtis appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, ED 94, sheet 15B, occupation machlnist-clam works?, no children, 2 siblings lived with them.1 

Family

Edwin Wilburn Curtis b. 27 Dec 1897, d. 3 Feb 1925

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Aden Ahiga Lynch1

M, b. 2 July 1924, d. 13 May 2015
Last Edited21 Oct 2017
Birth*Aden Ahiga Lynch was born on 2 July 1924 at Rutherford, North Carolina; son of William Earnest Erastus Lynch and Mattie Jane Harris.1 
Marriage*He married Ollie Mozelle Curtis, daughter of John Bruce Curtis and Dovie Dixon, circa 1945.1 
Death*Aden Ahiga Lynch died on 13 May 2015 at Rutherford, North Carolina, at age 90; buried at Sunset Memorial Park.1 

Family

Ollie Mozelle Curtis b. 29 Jul 1923, d. 22 Jun 2015

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Sunset, Rutherford, North Carolina.

Mary Frances Curtis1

F, b. May 1792, d. 18 November 1850
FatherEdward Curtis1 b. 1760, d. 3 Nov 1843
MotherJane Sharp1 b. c 1760, d. c 1810
Last Edited22 Oct 2017
Birth*Mary Frances Curtis was born in May 1792 at Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of circa 1812,her married name was Grice.1 
Marriage*She married John Grice circa 1812.1 
Death*Mary Frances Curtis died on 18 November 1850 at Clinton, Ohio, at age 58; buried at Terrell Cemetery.1 

Family

John Grice b. 1790, d. 14 Nov 1859

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Terrell, Clinton, Ohio.

John Grice1

M, b. 1790, d. 14 November 1859
Last Edited22 Oct 2017
Birth*John Grice was born in 1790 at Virginia; son of Joseph and Ruth Grice.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Frances Curtis, daughter of Edward Curtis and Jane Sharp, circa 1812.1 
Death*John Grice died on 14 November 1859 at Ohio; buried at Terrell Cemetery in Clinton County.1 

Family

Mary Frances Curtis b. May 1792, d. 18 Nov 1850

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Terrell, Clinton, Ohio.

Eleanor Maxwell1,2

F, b. 22 February 1911, d. 20 January 2000
Last Edited28 Oct 2017
Birth*Eleanor Maxwell was born on 22 February 1911 at North Carolina.1,3 
Married Name As of circa 1931,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Jay Leumas Curtis, son of John Milton (Jack) Curtis and Rose Harmon, circa 1931.1 
Census*Eleanor Maxwell and Jay Leumas Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1940 at Patterson Twp., Caldwell, North Carolina, ED 14-28, sheet 10B, occupation public school teacher, living with his father, 3 children.1 
Death*Eleanor Maxwell died on 20 January 2000 at Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina, at age 88; buried at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Alleghany County.3,4 

Family

Jay Leumas Curtis b. 6 Dec 1908, d. 7 Dec 1974

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  2. [S974] North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services, North Carolina Birth Records, last name from Nicholas' birth record.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Liberty Baptist, Alleghany, North Carolina.
  4. [S44] Social Security Death Index.