Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 04/23/26

STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF  Alice Faye Lambert Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2926 Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of April, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Alice Faye Lambert, Deceased, who died on the 13th 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 9th day of April, 2026. Signed Kelly Faye Lambert Martin,  Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler,  Attorney Jessie Goad,  Clerk & Master   4-16-2t

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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF  Phyllis J. Paschal Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2940 Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of April, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Phyllis J. Paschal, Deceased, who died on the 2nd day of February, 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 16th day of April, 2026. Signed Ron Paschal,  Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler,  Attorney Jessie Goad,  Clerk & Master   4-23-2t

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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF  Juanita Mitchell Sircy Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2934 Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of March, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Juanita Mithcell Sircy, Deceased, who died on the 20th day of December, 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 20th day of March, 2026. Signed Melody Lynn Haskins,  Personal Representative Robin C. Moore,  Attorney Jessie Goad,  Clerk & Master   4-16-2t

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY,  TENNESSEE SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, Inc. Plaintiff VS. DUSTIN BROWN AND BLUESTONE FINANCE, INC., Defendants CIVIL ACTION NO.: CV-8758 In this action, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Chancery Court, from the Plaintiff’s Complaint, which is sworn to, that the Defendant(s), Bluestone Finance, Inc., whereabouts are unknown so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served; it is therefore, ORDERED that publication be made in the Carthage Courier, a newspaper published in the town of Carthage, Tennessee, for four consecutive weeks, commanding said unknown individual or entity to serve upon: Zachary B. Johnson, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 2208, Memphis, Tennessee 38137, a copy of an answer to the Complaint on or before June 15, 2026, and to also file an answer to the Complaint with the Clerk and Master at her office in Carthage, Tennessee, according to law.  If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you on June 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Chancery Courtroom in Wilson County, Tennessee, for the relief demanded in the Petition. This the 17th day of April,  2026. JESSIE GOAD, Clerk & Master Zachary B. Johnson 5100 Poplar Ave. Suite 2208 Memphis, TN  38137 Attorney for Plaintiff 4-23-4t

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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF  Jimmy K. White Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2939 Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of April, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Jimmy K. White, Deceased, who died on the 17th day of November, 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 6th day of April, 2026. Signed Jimmy Dale White,  Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler,  Attorney Jessie Goad,  Clerk & Master   4-16-2t

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Meeting Notice Pursuant to T.C.A § 7-51-904, notice is hereby given of a Meeting of the Smith County Board of Commissioners at which a lease of real property shall be considered. The details of such lease are as follows: Lessor: Smith County, Tennessee Lessee: State of Tennessee Term: 40 Years Consideration: $0.00 (Mutual benefit of Emergency Communications Facility) Use: Emergency Communications Facility Subject Property: 92 Radio Hill Lane, Carthage, Smith County, State of Tennessee, being 0.10 acres, which is Tax Map 032, part of Parcel 036.00 and Tax Map 032, Parcel 036.02 in the Assessor’s Office of Smith County, Tennessee and which is the property of record in the Smith County Register of Deeds in Book 115, Page 615 and Book 485, Page 435 Meeting Location: Smith County Ag Center Meeting Date: April 27, 2026 Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Gordonsville Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has a vacancy. This appointment will serve as a citizen voice on the Town of Gordonsville Beer Board and be responsible for the issuance and monitoring of beer licenses and sales within Town limits. Please submit letter of interest to Mayor John Potts via email, [email protected] or by dropping off at or mailing to City Hall. Town of Gordonsville 63 E. Main Street Gordonsville, TN 38563 Any bona fide resident is encouraged to apply. John Potts, Mayor

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Town of Carthage Invitation to Bid For Managed IT Services The Town of Carthage is soliciting bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide comprehensive Managed IT Services for approximately 30 staff in a Windows and Microsoft environment for a Three (3) year contract, beginning July 1, 2026. Services will include but are not limited to: • User Management (set up and removal) • Routine and on call IT support • Network, infrastructure and systems management to include servers, PCs, laptops, printers, network devices, and firewalls for fi ve (5) locations within Carthage city limits. • Deployment and configuration of new devices • Security software management • Technical support for Town staff • Patch Management • Cybersecurity support • Disaster recovery support Sealed bids for Managed IT Services for the Town of Carthage will be received at the office of the Mayor, Town of Carthage, 314 Spring St, Carthage, TN, 37030 until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday May 5th, 2026, at which time they will be opened. Any questions concerning this bid should be directed to Cindy Glidwell, Chief Financial Offi cer, or Danielle Bane, City Recorder, at 615-735-1881. 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 non-discrimination laws. Sam Gray, Mayor Town of Carthage

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PUBLIC NOTICE The South Carthage Municipal Planning Commission will have a special called meeting on Thursday April 30, 2026 at 5 P. M. at the William Ernest Hughes building. 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

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CONSTRUCTION OF SOUTHERN EXPANSION PHASE 2 & RELATED WORK SMITH COUNTY CLASS I LANDFILL – CARTHAGE, TN Proposals will be received by Smith County (the “Owner”) until 12:00 pm CDT on Thursday, April 30, 2026 (the “Proposal Date”), after which time said Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated for various aspects of landfill construction to be undertaken at the Smith County Landfill, located at 370 Landfill Road, Carthage, TN 37030 (hereinafter referred to as the “Site”). Landfill construction will be conducted as specified in the Technical Specifications and shown on the Contract Drawings set forth in Sections 6 and 7 of the Proposal and Contract Documents and as modified by Addenda, if any. The Scope of Work (as defined herein) for such construction includes providing all labor, materials (minus Owner-supplied materials), equipment, incidentals, and services necessary and required for constructing Southern Expansion Phase 2 including but not limited to: mobilization, site preparation, dewatering, surveying services, furnishing and installing temporary erosion and sedimentation control features, mass excavation, structural fill, constructed soil buffer, subgrade preparation, compacted soil liner construction, geosynthetics installation, drainage layer installation, protective cover installation, excavation and backfilling of anchor trenches, construction of leachate collection system, waste excavation and relocation, placement of cover soil on exposed waste, construction and operation of temporary sumps, decommissioning of temporary sumps, temporary haul roads, demobilization, and all related work and incidentals pursuant to the Proposal and Contract Documents including, but not limited to, the Technical Specifications and Contract Drawings. This Scope of Work is further detailed in Sections 3, 6, and 7 of the Proposal and Contract Documents. The deadline for response to this Request for Proposals is 12:00 pm CDT on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Proposers shall submit in a labeled binder two (2) original, signed proposal packages and one (1) electronic copy of the proposal package (both compiled according to the instructions and requirements below) in a sealed envelope or package clearly labeled with the Proposal and Contract Documents’ title along with the name and address of the Proposer to the address below (if hand-delivered, response shall be delivered to 122 Turner High Circle, Carthage, TN 37030, no later than the time and date specified above for response. The electronic copy of the proposal shall be stored on a portable storage drive that includes separate PDF fi le folders of each required Tab. All equipment, material, and labor must be in accordance with the Proposal and Contract Documents on file with the Owner at the address listed above. Copies of the Proposal and Contract Documents for the purposes of submitting a Proposal may be obtained by emailing a request to the Engineer at the email address shown above. Questions concerning this Request for Proposals shall be submitted to both the Owner and Engineer at the email addresses listed above. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals or portions of any or all Proposals and to waive informalities therein to determine the most qualifi ed Proposal. The Proposer agrees that such rejection shall be without liability or expense on the part of Owner for any claim brought by Proposer because of such rejection, nor shall the Proposer seek any recourse of any kind against Owner because of such rejection. The fi ling of the Proposal in response to this invitation shall constitute an agreement of the Proposer to the terms and conditions of the Proposal and Contract Documents. The Proposer may not withdraw its Proposal for a period of sixty (60) calendar days following the Proposal Date. A Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be held for this project on the project site at 11:00 am CDT on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00 am CDT. Proposers may schedule an additional site visit at another time with the Solid Waste Director prior to submitting proposals if desired. The deadline for potential Proposers to submit questions related to the Request for Proposals shall be 5:00 pm CDT on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.. Proposers are required to use the provided proposal forms contained in Section 3 of the Proposal and Contract Documents. Proposer and all subcontractors shall be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to all applicable state and local laws. An award to contract will not be made to a Proposer who is not so licensed. Neither the Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Proposal and Contract Documents, including any Addenda, obtained from any other source. Mr. Johnny Lee, Director of Solid Waste Smith County, Tennessee [email protected] (615) 281-0118 Proposals received after the Proposal Date will not be accepted. Director of Finance 122 Turner High Circle Carthage, Tennessee 37030