Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 05/14/26
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Philip G. Claywell Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2943 Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of May, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Philip G. Claywell, Deceased, who died on the 10th day of March, 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 5th day of May, 2026. Signed Linda Anderson Claywell, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 5-14-2t
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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 Jerry Wallace Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2942 Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of May, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Jerry Wallace, Deceased, who died on the 2nd day of April, 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 5th day of May, 2026. Signed Mary Wallace, Personal Representative Kayla M. Costley, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 5-14-2t
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I, Debora Collins, have this 2000 Ford with this VIN#1FTZF1726YNB16322 in my possession. Any and all parties holding an interest in this vehicle needs to contact me by phone at 615-489-2669 so I can obtain a letter of interest by certified mail, return receipt requested, within ten (10) business days of the date of the publication.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm. The Carthage BZA is meeting to consider the approval of a special exception at 301 Upper Ferry Road to allow a multi-family/duplex structure in a commercial zone. The meeting will be held at Carthage City Hall. All meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend. Sam Gray, Mayor of Carthage
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PUBLIC NOTICE Bid # 26-006 – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SMITH COUNTY LANDFILL – SURPLUS ALL SALVAGEABLE TIMBER Smith County, Tennessee is requesting sealed proposals from qualified contractors for SURPLUS TIMBER at the Smith County Landfill. The project consists of ALL SALVAGEABLE TIMBER, to be removed in preparation for future landfi ll cell development. “RFP – ALL SALVAGEABLE TIMBER Services” Bid # 26-006 Smith County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 5/21/2026 at 9am at the Smith County Mayor’s Office, located at 122 Turner High Cir. Carthage, TN 37030 Proposals must be clearly marked: Smith County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bidding process. Interested contractors may obtain a complete Request for Proposals (RFP) packet by contacting the Smith County Landfill at 615-735-5009 or [email protected] or by visiting www.smithcotn.com
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PUBLIC NOTICE Bid# 26-005 – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SMITH COUNTY LANDFILL – BLASTING AND ROCK EXCAVATION Smith County, Tennessee is requesting sealed proposals from qualified contractors for blasting, drilling, and rock excavation services at the Smith County Landfill. The project consists of approximately 80 acres of rock excavation, to be removed, in preparation for future landfi ll cell development. “RFP – Blasting and Rock Excavation Services” Bid # 26-005 Smith County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 5/21/2026 at 9am at the Smith County Mayor’s Office, located at 122 Turner High Cir. Carthage, TN 37030 Proposals must be clearly marked: Smith County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bidding process. Interested contractors may obtain a complete Request for Proposals (RFP) packet by contacting the Smith County Landfill at 615-735-5009 or [email protected], or by visiting www.smithcotn.com
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The Smith County Board of Education will be selling two 2010 78 passenger D3 All American Bluebird school buses on Govdeals.com. The auction will run from May 6- May 15, 2026. Public Notice