Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 04/24/25
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Donald Reon Baud Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2866 Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of April, 2025, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Donald Reon Baud, Deceased, who died on the 5th day of February, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery 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 April, 2025. Signed Sandra Baud, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 04-24-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Grady Nixon Ellis Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2863 Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of April, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Grady Nixon Ellis, Deceased, who died on the 23rd day of January, 2025, 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 8th day of April, 2025. Signed Juanita Howell, Personal Representative Charles W. McKinney, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 04-17-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Mildred Jean Jones Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2861 Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of April, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Mildred Jean Jones, Deceased, who died on the 9th day of January, 2025, 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 7th day of April, 2025. Signed Norma Dianne Gregory, Personal Representative Robin C. Moore, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 04-17-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Maryanna Lawrence Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2865 Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of April, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Maryanna Lawrence, Deceased, who died on the 2nd day of February, 2025, 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 April, 2025. Signed James Kenneth Lawrence, Personal Representative Jason G. Denton, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 04-24-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Reba Joy McCall Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2859 Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of April, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Reba Joy McCall, Deceased, who died on the 12th day of March, 2025, 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 April, 2025. Signed Horace A. McCall, Co-Personal Representative Sue Carol Gunter, Co-Personal Representative E. Guy Holliman, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 04-24-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Wilma Dean Evitts Price Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2854 Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of April, 2025, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Wilma Dean Evitts Price, Deceased, who died on the 12th day of February, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery 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 17th day of April, 2025. Signed David Reid, Personal Representative Branden Bellar, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 04-24-2t
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage City Council will meet Thursday, May 1st, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will take place at City Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage and is 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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Smith Utility is making preparations to perform aggressive flushing of the distribution lines for Lebanon Hwy and Cookeville Hwy. During the week of April 28th, between the hours of 10pm and 4am, there will be low water pressure in these areas due to the high amount of flushing required to scour the water lines. Some temporary unwanted discoloration of the water may result. This is being performed to improve the water quality for all customers. Thank you for your understanding and patience. PUBLIC NOTICE
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The South Carthage Municipal Planning Commission will have a special called meeting on Monday, April 29, 2025 at the William Ernest Hughes building. The meeting will begin at 5 P.M. The agenda is available by request at the South Carthage City Hall. All citizens are invited to attend. Any questions or comments can be addressed to South Carthage Planner Tommy Lee by phone: 931-979-2170 or email: [email protected] Kenneth Nixon, Chairman South Carthage Municipal Planning Commission PUBLIC NOTICE
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REQUESTS FOR BIDS Smith County is seeking sealed bids for sealing and striping of parking lots at four locations in Smith County. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Smith County Finance Department at 122 Turner High Circle Carthage, TN until Thursday, May 1st, 2025, at 10:30am where they will be opened and read aloud. Specifications are available by visiting the bids notices tab at https://smithcotn.com/finance/. For more information, please contact David Lankford [email protected]. All bids must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Bid #25-99” on the outside. It is the policy of Smtih County not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. Smith County is an equal opportunity provider and employer with all regards to all aspects of this contract, the contractor certifi es and warrants, it will comply with this policy. Smith County reserves the right to reject any or all bids
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of South Carthage will conduct a public hearing on Thursday May 1, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this hearing is to solicit comments from the public on the passage of the following Ordinances: 1. ORDINANCE 25-446 MUNICIPAL FLOODPLAIN ZONING ORDINANCE: An ordinance adopted for the purpose of amending the Town of South Carthage of Smith County, Tennessee Municipal Zoning Ordinance Regulating Development within the corporate limits of South Carthage, Tennessee, to minimize danger to life and property due to flooding, and to maintain eligibility for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. 2. ORDINANCE 25-448 2024 DELINQUENT SEWER ACCOUNTS The hearing will be held in the Hughes Building on South Main Street. Following the public hearing the Town of South Carthage Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet in regular session. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. Joey Nixon – Mayor