Mr. George Winsted (Wince) Curtis, a son of Reverend William Curtis of Vonore, Tennessee was killed in an auto accident in Georgia, and will be buried in the home cemetery. He was a married man.

The Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 24, 1926 - Local Item Of Interest Column

Killed In Automobile Wreck

The body of Mr. George Winsted (Wince) Curtis, who was killed in an automobile accident near Atlanta, Georgia, Sunday, November 21, 1926 was brought to Vonore, Tennessee for burial. Mr. Curtis and Mr. Amos Hansard were instantly killed when the automobile, in which they and two other companions were riding turned over on the Cumming-Buford Highway near Atlanta, Sunday afternoon, November 21, 1926. The other two occupants of the car were painfully injured, one probably fatally. All four of the men were residents of Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Curtis was born and raised in Monroe County, near Vonore, Tennessee. He was 27 years old and had a family. His body was returned Tuesday afternoon, November 23, 1926 over the L. & N. Railroad to its former home near Vonore, Tennessee. Interment took place in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Vonore, Tennessee, Wednesday, November 24, 1926. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family.

The Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 1, 1926

Resolutions:

Whereas, our brother W. M. Curtis who has lost his third son in a sudden and unexpected way, has our sympathies. Resolved - Therefore we, the church at Bethlehem, we extend to him our most sincere and heartfelt sympathies in this dark hour. Resolved - Second, that a copy of these be sent to him and his family and also to The Madisonville Democrat. Resolved - Third, May the grace of our dear Lord, (who will enable us to understand all things by and by) abide in his dear heart. This November 28, 1926.
L.N. Patterson, Moderator, W.R. Haun, C. C.

The Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 1, 1926

In Memory of Wince Curtis

Atlanta, Georgia
December 6, 1926

Dear Mr. Curtis and Wife:

Will write you all a few lines. Been intending writing you all ever since Wince got killed. I am so sorry to tell you all about Wince, he was killed so quick, poor boy never knew what did it. He had been staying up town for about one week. He would stay about a day or two and then come back to our home. It was just like home to him. I do miss him so bad. I know that I miss him more than anyone. He was so good and nice, and quiet, you never heard him say a word about anyone's business. I can say I have never had a nicer man about my house. I believe Brother Curtis, that Wince was saved. He had talked every day to me about dying. I believe he felt something was going to happen. He had talked about going home for Thanksgiving. I'm so sorry for every member of your family, above all, I feel so free to say I treated him just like he was one of my children. You don't know how glad I am. He came to me like I was his mother. Poor boy, his life was wrecked and all the pleasure he had was with strangers. We can never forget him. Brother Curtis, you may know Wince had a host of friends, and they all loved him. Now I really believe Wince was not lost, he was too good, and he meant good. I never will forget how sad he looked the last morning when he came in. He had nothing much to say. He was so good and nice. Give my love to all the family and write me soon. I remain, Your friend, Mrs. Mayme Pace

The Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 5, 1927