JOHN CURTIS DIES SATURDAY 
John Curtis, 56, died suddenly Saturday at his home at Manila. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Curtis and was married thirty years ago to Miss Mary McCarty. Their children, all living at Manila, are Walter, Flem, Hammie, Mrs. Noah McCarty and Ruth. One brother, Leander Curtis and two sisters, Mrs. Martha King and Sarah McKenzie all of Johnson County, also survive. Mr. Curtis was a farmer and a life-long resident of Johnson County. He was a member of the Low Gap Church of United Baptist. The funeral was held Sunday at the home with Rev. Lonza Reed officiating. Burial was made in the home cemetery by the Preston Funeral Home. 
PAINTSVILLE HERALD THURSDAY 4-2-1942