Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 06/03/21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Sammy Bridgewater Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of May, 2021, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Sammy Bridgewater, Deceased, who died on the 8th day of April, 2021, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against said estate are required to file same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (a); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 18th day of May, 2021. Signed Diann Bussell, Personal Representative Thomas S. Dillehay, Clerk & Master Debbie Holliman, Attorney 5-27-2t
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT CARTHAGE JESSICA TUBBS HOWINGTON, PLAINTIFF/WIFE VS. ADAM JEFFREY HOWINGTON, Defendant/HUSBAND NO. 2020-CV-93 ________________________ ORDER OF PUBLICATION ________________________ In this action, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Clerk, from the Plaintiff’s complaint, which is sworn to and the Motion and Order that has been filed in this Court, that the Defendant ADAM JEFFREY HOWINGTON’s residence cannot be proven upon diligent inquiry; and that the ordinary process of law cannot be personally served upon him. It is, therefore, Ordered that publication be made in the Carthage Courier, a newspaper published in the Town of Carthage, for four (4) consecutive weeks, commanding said Defendant to serve upon Jacquelyn M. Scott, Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is P. O. Box 283, Carthage, Tennessee 37030, a copy of his Answer to the Complaint on or before THIRTY DAYS of the date of the last publication of this notice and also file, the original answer to the complaint with the Circuit Court Clerk at his office at 322 Justice Drive, Carthage, Tennessee, 37030, within THIRTY DAYS from the last publication of this notice. If you fail to do so judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. ENTERED this the 22nd day of April, 2021. Tommy Turner, Circuit Court Clerk Jacquelyn M. Scott, Attorney for Plaintiff Publication Dates: May 20, 2021, May 27, 2021, June 3, 2021, June 10, 2021. 5-20-4t
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Brian Scott Nixon Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of May, 2021, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Brian Scott Nixon, Deceased, who died on the 20th day of April, 2021, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against said estate are required to file same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (a); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 19th day of May, 2021. Signed Robin Nixon, Personal Representative Thomas S. Dillehay, Clerk & Master David Bass, Attorney 5-27-2t
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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Reynolds Sealing & Striping, Inc. PROJECT NO.: 98303-4179-04 CONTRACT NO.: CNU039 COUNTY: Smith The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make fi nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to fi le claims pursuant to Section 54-5- 122, T.C.A. must fi le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 7/9/2021.
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Public Notice The Smith County Election Commission will meet Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 5:00 pm at the Election Commission Offi ce located at 122 Turner High Circle, Suite 105, Carthage, TN for the purpose of inspecting new registrations, reviewing appeals and such other business as may come before the body. 06-03-21(1t)
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The Smith Utility District 2020 CCR will not be mailed to each customer. The Consumers Confi dence Report will be printed in the Carthage Courier on June 17th, 2021. Call (615) 735-2793 to request a copy of the CCR. 06-03-21(2T)
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage City Council will meet Thursday, June 10th, 2021 at 6 p.m. at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. The meeting is open to the public. Sarah Marie Smith Mayor of Carthage 06-03-21(1t) Attendees are asked to abide by CDC guidelines to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Face covering ~ 6 feet apart Please stay home if you’re sick.
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NOTICE TO BID The Smith County Board of Education is accepting bids for Copy Paper. Specifi cations may be obtained at the Board of Education Building, 126 S.C.M.S. Lane, Carthage, TN, 37030 during normal business hours. A public bid opening will be conducted on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 1:00 pm at the Central Offi ce of the Board of Education, 126 S.C.M.S. Lane, Carthage, TN, 37030. No faxed bids will be accepted. The Smith County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 06-03-21(2t)
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I, Alyissa Carter, have this 2002 Nissan Altima with this VIN#1N4BL11D22C250466 in my possession. If you have any information on this vehicle, please contact me at 615-281-2044. 05-27-21(2t)
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The Carthage Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce building, 939 Upper Ferry Road, Carthage. The meeting is open to the public. Attendees are asked to wear a face covering over nose and mouth until seated six feet apart and follow social distancing guidelines. Public Notice Sarah Marie Smith Mayor of Carthage 06-03-21(1t)
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NOTICE TO BID The Smith County Board of Education is accepting bids for Janitorial Supplies. Bid forms with specifi cations may be obtained at the Board of Education Building, 126 S.C.M.S. Lane, Carthage, TN 37030 during normal business hours. A public bid opening will be conducted on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Central Offi ce of the Smith County Board of Education, 126 S.C.M.S. Lane, Carthage, TN 37030. All bids must be on bid forms provided. No faxed bids will be accepted. The Smith County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 05-27-21(2t)
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I, Amanda Paxton, have this 2003 Fleetwood with this VIN#1EA1H272134096351 in my possession. If you have any information on this vehicle, please contact me at 615-946-9913. 06-03-21(2t)
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I, Steven Dittert, have this 1994 Toyota with this VIN#JT3VN39W5S0190787 in my possession. If you have any information on this vehicle, please contact me at 615-513-5937. 06-03-21(1t)