Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 09/19/24
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Charles Ray Gray Case#80CH1-2024-PR-2809 Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of August, 2024, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Charles Ray Gray, Deceased, who died on the 16th day of August, 2024, 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 30th day of August, 2024. Signed Charlotte Marie Lafevor, Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 9-12-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Ernest T. Mahaney Case#80CH1-2024-PR-2814 Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of September, 2024, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Ernest T. Mahaney, Deceased, who died on the 9th day of August, 2024, 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 16th day of September, 2024. Signed Deborah Huddleston, Personal Representative Branden Bellar, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 9-19-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Roy Dallas Mathews Case#80CH1-2024-PR-2810 Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of September, 2024, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Roy Dallas Mathews, Deceased, who died on the 19th day of July, 2024, 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 6th day of September, 2024. Signed Roger Mathews, Personal Representative Christi L. Dalton, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 9-19-2t
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN CARTHAGE, PROBATE DIVISION IN RE:ESTATE OF GARRY FRANCIS MILLER, DECEASED No. PR-2791 Acting pursuant to the decree of the Chancery Court of Smith County, Tennessee, on October 12, 2024, the following described property will be offered for sale to the highest, last and best bidder. The property is located at 115 Dyer Branch Road, Gordonsville, TN 38563. The real property will be sold at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the premises on 115 Dyer Branch Road, Gordonsville, TN 38563. This will be an ABSOLUTE SALE. The property being more particularly described as follows: Garry Miller Property, Map 069, Parcel 030.01. LYING AND BEING in the Seventeenth (17th) Civil District of Smith County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING on an iron rod at the North margin of Dyer Branch Road. This point in the southwest corner of the tract herein described and is approximately 880 feet southeast from Crawford Lane. From the point of BEGINNING in a northeast direction along and with the East boundary of Tract 5, North 42 degrees 56 minutes 47 seconds East 1070.00 feet to an iron rod, the northwest corner of subject tract, thence in a southeastward direction along the line of Tract 5, South 64 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds East, 201.87 feet to an iron rod in the West line of Tract 3, South 42 degrees 56 minutes 47 seconds West, 1200.00 feet to a R.R. at the North margin of Dyer Branch Road, a curve to the right with a radius of 547.67 feet and a delta angle of 30 degrees 30 minutes 25 seconds. This point is at the circular line of the curve and is 31.10 feet (circular distance) from the West end of said curve. Thence, from the West end of the curve along and with the North margin of Dyer Branch Road, North 27 degrees 15 minutes 10 seconds West, 172.90 feet to the point of BEGINNING. All bearings refers to the magnet North and the tract contains 5.01 acres, more or less, according to survey conducted by Sam Denny, R.L.S. 1448. AND BEING the same property conveyed to Garry Miller by Warranty Deed from Chester A. Hylton dated June 19, 2007, of record in Record Book 174, Page 32, Register’s Office, Smith County, Tennessee. Garry Miller a/k/a Garry Francis Miller, a resident of Smith County, Tennessee, died May 6, 2024, testate in Smith County, Tennessee with Will of record in Will Book T, Pages 744-752, Clerk & Master’s Office, Smith County, Tennessee. There will be a small amount of personal property to be sold the day of sale. Terms of Sale. The Special Commissioner & Receiver will sell all right, title and interest in and to the above-described property with the assistance of Poindexter Realty & Auction. The property is being sold “As Is”. Buyer will be required to pay 10% down on the date of sale, with the balance due upon closing and sign a sales contract. Possession will be given as of the date of confirmation by Chancellor C. K. Smith of the Chancery Court of Smith County, Tennessee. Sale is being made subject to such encumbrances and exceptions as may be determined to be against the property. Announcements made on the sale date take precedence. This the 10th day of September, 2024. JESSIE GOAD SPECIAL COMMISSIONER AND RECEIVER 322 Justice Drive, Suite 105 Carthage, TN 37030 615-735-2092 JAMIE D. WINKLER ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE P.O. Box 332 212 Main Street North Carthage, TN 37030 (615) 735-1684 9-19-3t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Jason Mark Watts Case#80CH1-2024-PR-2811 Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of September, 2024, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Jason Mark Watts, Deceased, who died on the 13th day of March, 2024, 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 6th day of September, 2024. Signed Randy Watts, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 9-12-2t
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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Volunteer Paving, LLC PROJECT NO.: R3BVAR-M3-030, R3BVAR-M3-031 CONTRACT NO.: CNX044 COUNTY: SmithThe Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make final settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to file claims pursuant to Section 54-5- 122, T.C.A. must file same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 11/1/2024.
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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Lu, Inc. PROJECT NO.: R3BVAR-M3-037 CONTRACT NO.: CNX272 COUNTY: Smith The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make final settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to file claims pursuant to Section 54-5- 122, T.C.A. must file same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 10/25/2024.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Smith County, TennesseeSmith County Highway Department is accepting bids for the resurfacing of a TDOT State Aid Route on Brush Creek Circle, Total Project Length 3.760 miles. Bids should be submitted by October 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope to the “Smith County Finance Department, 122 Turner High Circle, Carthage, TN 37030.” Each envelope should be plainly marked with “Bid – Brush CreekCircle – Resurfacing Project” Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at that time. The work for which bids are to be submitted consists of furnishing all labor and materials, and performing all work required for the resurfacing of Brush Creek Circle described herein and as specifi ed in the plans. Smith County reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals, to waive technicalities or informalities, and to accept any proposals deemed to be in the best interest of Smith County. No bid shall be valid unless signed. No bid shall be accepted by FAX machine. All bidders must have a current Tennessee Contractor’s License. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 6, Paragraph 119 by providing evidence of a license in the appropriate classifi cation before your bid can be considered. The failure of any bidder to comply with all of the provisions of TCA § 62- 6-119 shall disqualify such bid. All bidders shall include the license number, expiration date thereof, and license classifi cation of the bidding contractor and sub-contractor on the outside of the envelope containing the bid; otherwise, the bid shall not be opened or considered. No award of any contract will be made to any fi rm or individual that is currently debarred by the State of Tennessee or the Federal Highway Administration. Plans, Specifications, and all other Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: 1. Smith County Highway Department 2. Collier Engineering Company, Inc. 3. Dodge Data Analytics 4. Builder’s Exchange of TN 5. Tennessee Road Builders Association 6. iSqFt, Inc. / CMD Group / Construct Connect Plans, Specifi cations, and all other Contract Documents may be obtained from Collier Engineering Company, 2949 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 331-1441 upon receipt of a $100.00 non-refundable deposit (NO CASH). 80SAR1-S8-019 S.A. 80044 (1) – Brush Creek Circle Mickey Barrett, SuperintendentSmith County Highway Department
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Gordonsville City Council will hold a Public Hearing at the Gordonsville Civic Center on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to solicit public comment on ORDINANCE No. 2024-09-06: FY 2024/2025 Budget Amendment`: A budget amendment of the City of Gordonsville, TN necessary for the adoption of the annual budget and tax rate for the fi scal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. 1. Pledge2. Opening Prayer 3. Call To Order 4. Roll Call 5. Public Comments on agenda items 6. Consideration of Ordinance 2024-09-06: FY 2024/2025 Budget Amendment 14. Adjourn The Town Council will meet in Special Session at the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All Interested Citizens are encouraged to attend. John Potts, Mayor AGENDA Gordonsville Town Council Special Called Meeting 9/25/24
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Carthage will be holding a public hearing regarding 3 items on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The hearing will take place at City Hall, 314 Spring St., Carthage. The city council meeting will follow at 6:00 p.m. • 2nd reading of Budget Amendment BA-20240905-2 regarding water & sewer fund budget increase for replacement of drinking water high service pump and drinking water intake pump at the Town’s drinking water fi ltration plant • 2nd reading of ordinance CO-20240905-2 regarding amendments to the Town’s Water & Sewer fee schedule for Cordell Hull Utility District negotiated water rate, fire suppression system metering and lines, customer damaged meter box repair fee, customer damaged sewer clean out fee, annual backflow preventer testing fee, and 2” and greater water tap fee. • Discussion of Police and Administrative Building project and related Public Works Equipment Storage building. Both meetings are open to the public. Anyone that would like to speak during citizen’s concerns has to give 24 hours notice by emailing into the city recorder at [email protected] Stephen Babcock, Mayor of Carthage
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INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received at the offi ce of the Mayor, Town of Carthage, Town Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage, TN, 37030, until 10 a.m., September 30, 2024, at which time they will be opened for the following: The Town of Carthage reserves the right to reject any and/ or all bids and to waive formalities. Only qualifi ed bidders should submit bids. The Town of Carthage will comply with all nondiscrimination laws. Stephen Babcock, Mayor • Hydraulic Breaker (Hammer) with Rock Attachment to fi t a Caterpillar 305 Mini Excavator. All bids must include Hoses, Quick Attach Mounting Bracket, Quick Connects, Pressure Testing and Flow of Breaker (Hammer). • Questions concerning these materials should be directed to Derrick Brooks, Department Head, Water & Sewer Line Maintenance at (615) 735-6015.
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INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received at the offi ce of the Mayor, Town of Carthage, Town Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage, TN, 37030, until 10 a.m., September 30, 2024, at which time they will be opened for the following: The Town of Carthage reserves the right to reject any and/ or all bids and to waive formalities. Only qualifi ed bidders should submit bids. The Town of Carthage will comply with all nondiscrimination laws. Stephen Babcock, Mayor • 660 feet of 6 inch C-900 PVC pipe • 2- 6 inch mechanical joint Tee’s • 2- 6 inch mechanical joint gate valves • 6 inch M&H fi re hydrant, 3 foot bury, 3 way, 5 ¼ barrel • 6 inch x 6 inch stainless steel tapping sleeve • 6 inch mechanical joint tapping valve • 8- 6 inch x ¾ inch brass tapping saddle for C-900 pipe • 8- ¾ inch cts corporation stop (cc x pj) • 200- foot ¾ inch municipex cts pipe • 1000- foot of 12GA tracer wire • 12- C-900 PVC megalug accessory kits • 18 inch M&H 5 ¼ hydrant riser • 36 inch adjustable valve box’s • gallon pipe lube • 6 inch x 4 inch mechanical joint reducer • 4 inch mechanical joint megalug accessory kit • Questions concerning these materials should be directed to Derrick Brooks, Department Head, Water & Sewer Line Maintenance at (615) 735-6015.
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Election Notice November 5, 2024 Elderly Voters or Voters with Disabilities Pursuant to T.C.A. § 2-3-109 (E) any elderly voter (60 years or older) or a voter with a disability whose polling place is inaccessible may vote at the election commission office on Election Day, vote by absentee ballot or vote early by personal appearance during the dates specified for early voting at the Election Commission Office. If the voter’s designated voting location is inaccessible, they choose to vote at the Election Commission office on Election Day, by completing an affidavit no later than October 26, 2024. Early Voting or Absentee by Mail Registered voters who will be unable to go to their polling place on Election Day may vote during early voting or after meeting certain legal qualifications, may vote absentee by mail. To vote an absentee ballot by mail, the voter must make the request in writing and include their name (as registered), social security number, date of birth, residential address, mailing address (if different from residential address), the election(s) they wish to vote in and political preference if voting in a Primary, the reason they are requesting to vote an absentee ballot and their signature. The written request must be received by mail no later than October 29, 2024. Requests should be mailed to the election office at the address below. Smith County Election Commission 122 Turner High Circle, Suite 105, Carthage, TN 37030 Phone – 615-735-8241∙ Fax 615-735-8253 [email protected] Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am to 4 pm Wesley Rigsby, Chairman • Anne Waggoner, Secretary • Rob Goodrow, Commissioner • Steve Willbur, Commissioner • Katie Penny, Commissioner Korinne Hill, Administrator of Elections

