Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 03/12/26
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Hazel Jeanette Baker Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2930 Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of March, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Hazel Jeanette Baker, Deceased, who died on the 24th day of January, 2026, 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 3rd day of March, 2026. Signed Larry Baker, Personal Representative Branden Bellar, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 3-12-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Howard Michael Hadden Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2925 Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of February, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Howard Michael Hadden, Deceased, who died on the 2nd day of February, 2026, 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 25th day of February, 2026. Signed Shelly M. Hadden, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 3-5-2t
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE MELINDA NESBITT TODD MAGGART, And JOHN MAGGART Plaintiffs vs. J B NELSON, JR. Defendant FILE NO. CV-8787 ORDER OF PUBLICATION In this action, by Order of the Smith Court Chancery Court, dated February 4, 2026, it appearing to the Court that a publication for the Defendant, J B NELSON, JR, should be made because his address cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry so that the ordinary process of law can be served, despite reasonable efforts made by the petitioners and/or their attorney of record, it is, therefore, ordered that publication be made in the Carthage Courier, a newspaper of general or location circulation in Smith County, Tennessee for four (4) consecutive weeks, commanding the Respondent to serve upon David Bass, Petitioner’s attorney of record, whose address is P. O. Box 500, Carthage, TN 37030, a copy of answer to the Complaint on or before April 20, 2026; also filing an answer to the complaint with the Smith County Clerk and Master’s Office, at her office at 322 Justice Drive, Carthage, TN 37030, according to law. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken and the relief demanded in the complaint shall be granted. The motion for default will be heard on April 22, 2026 at the Chancery Court of Smith County at the Macon County Justice Center, 904 Highway 52 Bypass East, Lafayette, TN 37083, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. This 17th day of February, 2026. JESSIE GOAD, Clerk & Master Smith County Chancery Court David Bass P.O. Box 500, Carthage, TN 37030 (615) 735-1122 [email protected] Attorney for Petioners 2-26-4t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Betty Lou Murray Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2929 Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of March, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Betty Lou Murray, Deceased, who died on the 5th day of October, 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 6th day of March, 2026. Signed Linda Kay Brown, Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 3-12-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Jeffery Scott Sircy Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2927 Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of February, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Jeffery Scott Sircy, Deceased, who died on the 4th day of January, 2026, 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 26th day of February, 2026. Signed Myra Denise Sircy, Personal Representative Branden Bellar, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 3-5-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Wayne Wright Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2928 Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of February, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Wayne Wright, Deceased, who died on the 10th day of January, 2026, 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 27th day of February, 2026. Signed Pamela Wright Knight, Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 3-5-2t
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PUBLIC NOTICE Smith Utility District is making preparations to perform aggressive flushing of the distribution lines for South Carthage, Lebanon Hwy, & Cookeville Hwy. During the nights of March 22nd through March 27th , between the hours of 9pm and 5am, there will be low water pressure in these areas due to the high amount of flushing required. Some temporary air pockets and unwanted discoloration of the water may result. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Smith Utility District Smith Utility District is an equal opportunity employer and provider
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FINAL NOTICE Unit #41 at F & N Storage in Carthage, TN is past due on the lease agreement. If the amount of $515.00 is not paid in full by April 30, 2026, the unit will be cleaned out and disposed of. Unit #C59 at Southside Storage in Carthage, TN is past due on the lease agreement. If the amount of $835.00 is not paid in full by April 30, 2026, the unit will be cleaned out and disposed of. Unit #D84 at Hwy 53 Storage in Carthage, TN is past due on the lease agreement. If the amount of $612.00 is not paid in full by April 30, 2026, the unit will be cleaned out and disposed of. Unit #D79 at Hwy 53 Storage in Carthage, TN is past due on the lease agreement. If the amount of $405.00 is not paid in full by April 30, 2026, the unit will be cleaned out and disposed of.
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Public Notice The Smith County Board of Education will meet on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. for the second round of interviews for the Director of Schools position. The Smith County Board of Education regular monthly meeting will be Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The Board will select the new Director of Schools at this meeting.