Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 12/19/24
NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Note dated AUGUST 26, 2022, and the Deed of Trust of even date, securing said Note recorded SEPTEMBER 1, 2022, in Book 434, at Page 405-417, as Document #22003095 in the Register’s office for SMITH County, Tennessee, executed by SEAN THURMON YOUNG AND NANZETTA MICHELLE YOUNG, HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying the certain property described therein to ROCHELLE, MCCULLOCH & AULDS, PLLC, Trustee, for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC., its successors and assigns and to MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., having been appointed as Successor Trustee by instrument of record JUNE 5, 2024, in the Register’s office for SMITH County, Tennessee in Book 468, at Page 391-392, as Document #24001582. WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the Note has declared the entire indebtedness due and payable and demanded that the hereinafter described real property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of indebtedness and costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Note and Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that an agent of Marinosci Law Group, P.C., as Successor Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty and authority vested in and conferred upon said Successor Trustee, by the Deed of Trust, will on January 15, 2025 at 02:00 PM central at the front entrance of the Smith County Courthouse, 211 North Main Street in Carthage, Tennessee offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, and free from all legal, equitable and statutory rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which have been waived in the Deed of Trust, certain real property located in Smith County, Tennessee, described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE 19TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT NO. 16, PLAN OF HOLY HILLS ESTATES (ERRONEOUSLY REFERENCED IN PRIOR DEEDS AS ESTATE) SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF THE SAME OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 196 (FORMERLY PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 288), IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SEAN THRUMON YOUNG AND NANZETTA MICHELLE YOUNG, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY WARRANTY DEED FROM ANTHONY PURKEY AND ELIZABETH PURKEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, DATED AUGUST 26, 2022 AND FILED OF RECORD IN BOOK 434, PAGE 402, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE. More Commonly Known As: 48 MCGINNIS LANE, BRUSH CREEK, TN 38547 Said sale shall be held subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and subject to, but not limited to, the following parties who may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: NANZETTA MICHELLE YOUNG, SEAN THURMON YOUNG, OCCUPANTS/TENANTS OF 48 MCGINNIS LANE, BRUSH CREEK, TN 38547. To the best of the Successor Trustee’s knowledge, information, and belief, there are no other Federal or State tax lien claimants or other claimants upon the subject property which would require notice pursuant to the terms and provision of T.C.A. § 35-5-104 or T.C.A. § 67-1-1433 or 26 U.S.C. § 7425. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The Successor Trustee may postpone the above referenced sale from time to time as needed without further publication. The Successor Trustee will announce the postponement on the date and at the time and location of the originally scheduled sale. This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be utilized for that purpose. Marinosci Law Group, P.C., Successor Trustee555 Perkins Extended Suite 445 Memphis, TN 38117 Office: (901) 203-0680 Fax: (901) 440-0561 12-19-3t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE CHANCERY COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Bettye Wills Case#80CH1-2024-PR-2830 Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of December, 2024, Letters of Testamentary in respect to the estate of Bettye Wills, Deceased, who died on the 7th day of December, 2024, were issued to the undersigned by the Smith County Chancery Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the 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 the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 13th day of December, 2024. Signed Ken Wills, Co-Executor Kevin Wills, Co-Executor David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master / Deputy Clerk 12-19-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Eddie Reed Denney Case#80CH1-2024-PR-2829 Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of December, 2024, Letters of Testamentary in respect to the estate of Eddie Reed Denney, Deceased, who died on the 24th day of October, 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 11th day of December, 2024. Signed David Reed Denney, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 12-19-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Alva Eugene Hieronimus Case#80CH1-2024-PR-2828 Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of December, 2024, Letters of Testamentary in respect to the estate of Alva Eugene Hieronimus, Deceased, who died on the 23rd day of October, 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 11th day of December, 2024. Signed Raymond Eugene Hieronimus, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 12-19-2t
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 26, 2018, executed by Justin Locke, an unmarried person, to Celia Stewart Rouse as Trustee, for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns, and appearing of record on January 29, 2018, in the Register’s Office of Smith County, Tennessee, at Book 333, Page 115, and Instrument Number 18000290. WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, the party entitled to enforce said security interest; and having appointed Clear Recon LLC, the undersigned, as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or being filed for record in the Register’s Office of Smith County, Tennessee, with all of the rights, powers, and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, and that the undersigned, Clear Recon LLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM, local time, at the front entrance of the Smith County Courthouse, located in Carthage, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, paid at the conclusion of the sale, the following described property situated in Smith County, to wit: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Smith, State of Tennessee, and is described as follows: BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY HIGHWAY 70 NORTH AND RUNNING WITH THE SAID HIGHWAY FROM THE CORNER OF THE RICHARD HARPER PROPERTY IN AN EASTWARD DIRECTION 125 FEET; THENCE AT A RIGHT ANGLE WITH THE AFORESAID LINE IN A GENERALLY SOUTHWARD DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 200 FEET; THENCE AT A RIGHT ANGLE WITH THE AFORESAID LINE IN A GENERALLY WESTWARD DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET TO THE HARPER LINE; THENCE WITH THE HARPER LINE IN A GENERALLY NORTHWARD DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 200 FEET TO THE BEGINNING, THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED IN THE REYNOLD’S SUBDIVISION AND KNOWN AS LOT NO. 4 and a portion of Lot no. 3, being a 25ft x 200ft wide strip, off of west portion of lot 3, WITH A total FRONTAGE OF 125 FEET. SAID PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION IS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGES 111-112, REGISTER’S OFFICE FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Being the same property conveyed to Justin Locke, an unmarried person by deed from Christopher N. Campbell and wife, Megan D. Campbell, of record in Book 333, Page 113, or Instrument No. 18000289, Register’s Office of Smith County, Tennessee Parcel ID: 053C C 01300 000 Commonly known as 97 Lebanon Hwy Carthage, TN 37030The street address and parcel number(s) of the above described property are believed to be correct; however, such references are not a part of the legal description of the property sold herein, and, in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control This sale is subject to tenant(s)/occupant(s) rights in possession. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Justin Locke. If the United States or the State of Tennessee have any liens or claimed lien(s) on the Property, and are named herein as interested parties, timely notice has been given to the applicable governmental entity, and the sale will be subject to any applicable rights of redemption held by the entity as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425 and/or Tennessee Code § 67-1-1433. All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good; however, the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The transfer shall be AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS, and without warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the condition of the Property and the improvements located thereon, including merchantability or fitness for particular purpose. Trustee shall make no covenant of seisin or warranty of title, express or implied, and will sell and convey the subject real property by Substitute Trustee’s Deed only. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time. THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Clear Recon LLC Substitute Trustee 651 East 4th Street Suite 200 Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403 Phone: (877) 319-8840 File No: 1154-2945A 12-19-3t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Erline H. White Case#80CH1-2024-PR-2827 Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of December, 2024, Letters of Testamentary in respect to the estate of Erline H. White, Deceased, who died on the 2nd day of December, 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 11th day of December, 2024. Signed Tina Lynn Craighead, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 12-19-2t
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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Bumbalough’s Construction PROJECT NO.: R2SVAR-M3-045 CONTRACT NO.: CNX709 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 1/27/2025.
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Bid Invitation Sealed bids will be received at the offi ce of the Mayor, Town of Carthage, Town Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage, TN, 37030, until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at which time they will be opened for the following: Questions concerning this bid should be directed to Derrick Brooks, Department Head, Water and Sewer line Maintenance at (615) 735-6015. 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, Town of Carthage • 1,500 feet of 6 inch C-900 PVC pipe • (6) – 6 inch mechanical joint Tee’s • (6) – 6 inch mechanical joint gate valves • (3) – 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 • (1) – 6 inch mechanical joint 22 ½ • (6) – 6 inch mechanical joint 45 • (5) – 6 inch caps with acc kits for CI/DI • (3) – 6 inch sleeves • (15) – 6 inch x ¾ inch brass tapping saddle for C-900 pipe • (15) – ¾ inch cts corporation stop (cc x pj) • (15) – ¾ inch curb stop ( pj x meter spud) • (500) – feet ¾ inch municipex cts pipe • (1,500) – feet of 12GA tracer wire • (40) – C-900 PVC megalug accessory kits • (3) – 18 inch M&H 5 ¼ hydrant riser • (6) – 36 inch adjustable valve box’s with lids • (2) – gallon pipe lube • (2) – 6 inch (mj) x 6 inch (mj) x 2 inch threaded tee • (2) – 2 inch threaded nipples 4 inches long • (2) – 2 inch gate valves threaded • (4) – 2 inch male adapters x pj • (2) – 2 inch female adapters x pj • (50) – feet 2 inch PEX
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I, Charles W. Sparkman, have this 2006 Saturn Vue with this VIN#5GZCZ534065811078 in my possession. If you have any information on this vehicle, please contact me at (615) 598-7582.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held on Thursday January 9th 2025 at 5:45 PM, located at Carthage City Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage, TN 37030. The purpose of said meeting is to discuss the possibility of applying for a Community Development Block Grant through the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. The hearing is open to the public and active participation is highly encouraged. No person in the United States should, on the grounds of race, religion, color, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied benefi ts of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal Assistance. If special need accommodations are required, you may contact Mayor Stephen Babcock at (615)735-1881. Stephen Babcock, Carthage Mayor
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage City Council will meet Thursday, January 9th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Before the council meeting, a new police and administration building workshop will take place at 5:00 pm. The meetings will take place at City Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage and are open to the public. Anyone that would like to speak during citizen’s concerns has to sign in upon arrival. Stephen Babcock, Mayor of Carthage
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Carthage will be conducting a PUBLIC HEARING on Thursday, January 9, 2024, at 5:45 p.m. CST, at Town Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage, TN 37030, for FEMA Ordinance CO-20241205. There will be a time for public comment for anyone wanting to speak.
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The Town of Carthage will be conducting a PUBLICHEARING on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 5:45 p.m. CST, at Town Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage, TN 37030, to provide information about the Town’s Water and Sewer Utilities Fund application for a Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan (SRF) with Principal Forgiveness, Project ID CW21 2025-499/Infl ow and Infi ltration Correction. The amount approved for borrowing is $2,700,000 with a maximum of $540,000 (20% of Total Principal Borrowed) in Principal Forgiveness. The purpose of this SRF is to rehabilitate approximately 20,000 Linear Feet (LF) of sewer lines by method of trenchless Cured-in-Place-Pipe Lining (CIPP) and associated manholes. This project is a result of the Town’s Infl ow and Infi ltration (I&I) study completed in Fiscal Year 2022/2023. There will be no resulting impact on monthly sewer bill rates for this project. Questions prior to the meeting should be directed to Mayor Stephen Babcock at (615) 735-1881 or [email protected]. PUBLIC NOTICE