Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 05/21/26
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 IN CARTHAGE, PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN HENRY HUTH, Deceased. Case No.: 2023-PR-2761 Acting pursuant to the decree of the Chancery Court of Smith County, Tennessee, under the date of December 4, 2025, the following described properties will be offered for sale on the premises of 103 Nixon Hollow Lane N, Pleasant Shade, TN 37145, to the highest, last and best bidder. The property sale will be ABSOLUTE. The properties are located at 103 Nixon Hollow Lane N, Pleasant Shade, TN 37145 AND 0 Nixon Hollow Lane N, Pleasant Shade, TN 37145. The properties will be sold at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, on the premises of 103 Nixon Hollow Lane N, Pleasant Shade, TN 37145. The real properties, being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Estate of John Huth Property, 3rd Civil District, Map 047, Parcel 3.00 and Map 047, Parcel 3.01 Being property as shown on the Plat of “Boundary Survey for the Estate of John Huth” dated March 17, 2026, being 73.27 acres more or less, survey by Jim Carman, Tennessee No. 2053, Carman Surveying, of record in Plat Cabinet E, page 57, and of record in Plat Cabinet E, page 64, Register’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee. Being the property vested of record in John Huth and wife, Carol Ann Huth, by virtue of a Quitclaim Deed Creating Tenancy by the Entirety from John Huth, dated April 16, 2002, and recorded in Record Book 55, page 698, Register’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee. Carol Huth a/k/a Carol Ann Huth is now deceased, having died married, testate on June 11, 2016, a resident of Smith County, Tennessee, for further reference see the Estate of Carol Ann Huth, of record in Docket No. 2016-PR-2098, in the Smith County Chancery Court, Probate Division, at Carthage, Tennessee; and further, Being the property vested of record in John Huth and wife, Carol Ann Huth, by virtue of a Warranty Deed from Robert L. Glass and wife, Amelia H. Glass, and Kirk L. Young and wife, Patricia D. Young, dated April 7, 1999, and recorded in Deed Book 153, page 623, Register’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee. Carol Huth a/k/a Carol Ann Huth is now deceased, having died married, testate on June 11, 2016, a resident of Smith County, Tennessee, for further reference see the Estate of Carol Ann Huth, of record in Docket No. 2016-PR-2098, in the Smith County Chancery Court, Probate Division, at Carthage, Tennessee. John Huth a/k/a John Henry Huth is now deceased having died a widower, and testate on November 27, 2023, a resident of Smith County, Tennessee. For Further reference to title, see the Estate of John Henry Huth, of record in Docket No. 2023-PR-2761, in the Smith County Chancery Court, Probate Division, at Carthage, Tennessee, whereby pursuant to Petition and subsequent Order to Sell Real Property and for Finding of Insolvency, the Estate was declared insolvent, and the appointed Special Commissioner and Receiver, Jessie Goad, shall have the authority to sell any real property. Terms of Sale. The Special Commissioner & Receiver will sell all right, title and interest in and to the above-described property with the assistance of C. D. Poindexter Realty & Auction. The property is being sold “As Is”. Property will be sold for cash. Buyer will be required to pay 10% down on the date of sale, with the balance due upon closing and sign a sales contract. Possession will be given as of the date of confirmation by Chancellor C. K. Smith, of the Chancery Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and payment of the purchase price. Sale is being made subject to such encumbrances and exceptions as may be determined to be against the property. Announcements made on the sale date take precedence. This the 18th day of May, 2026. Jessie Goad Special Commissioner and Receiver 322 Justice Drive, Suite 105 Carthage, TN 37030 (615) 735-2092 Debbie C. Holliman Attorney for the Estate P.O. Box 280 102 A Scottsville Rd. Lafayette, TN 37083 (615) 666-2172 5-21-3t
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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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NOTICE Pursuant to Section 67-5-508, Tennessee Code Annotated, the property assessment records of Smith County will be available for public inspection at Suite 106 at the Turner Building of Smith County Courthouse Annex during normal business hours. Any person desiring to inspect these records may do so at the appointed time and place. The Smith County Board of Equalization will begin its annual session to examine and equalize the county assessments on June 1, 2026. THE BOARD WILL ACCEPT APPEALS FOR TAX YEAR 2026 ONLY UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF ITS 2026 REGULAR SESSION, WHICH WILL BE JUNE 8, 2026. The Board will meet each weekday from the hours of 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Suite 106 of Turner Bldg. of Smith County Courthouse Annex. Any owner of property who wishes to make a complaint or appeal to the County Board of Equalization must appear before said Board at this time personally or by personal appearance of an agent for the owner bearing the owner’s written authorization. Failure to appear and appeal an assessment will result in the assessment becoming final without further right of appeal.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Carthage will having a public hearing on Thursday, June 4th, 2026 at 5:45 p.m. The hearing will be concerning city ordinance CO-20260514-2 – in regards to water/sewer, rate increase. The Town of Carthage will also be holding a special called meeting on June 25th, 2026 for the second reading of the budget due to the certified tax rate not being available until June 8. The meetings 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. The regularly schedule Carthage City Council meeting will follow the hearing on Thursday, June 4th, 2026 at 6:00 pm. Sam Gray, Mayor of Carthage
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NOTICE TO BID The Smith County Board of Education is accepting bids for completion of Parking Lot Renovation at Smith Count VOTECH Building (former Carthage Save-A-Lot) SCBOE requests bidders submit bids with 2 options. Option 1: Repair/ paving and striping of parking area. Option 2: Repair/patch/ seal and striping of parking area. All bidders are required to attend a pre-bid meeting which will be held at the former Save-A-Lot building, 551 Industrial Drive, Carthage, TN at 9:00 am on May 28, 2026. Specifi cations may be obtained by visiting the bid notices tab at https://smithcotn.com/fi nance/ or by visiting the Smith County Board of Education Website homepage under Current Bid Notices. Contact Travis Dudney at [email protected] for any questions concerning the scope of the project. All bids must be sealed in an envelope with the BID #26-121 clearly labeled on the outside. It is necessary for all bidders to provide evidence of compliance with the applicable provisions of Title 62, Chapter 6, before the bid may be considered. Bids will be submitted to the Smith County Finance Department, 122 Turner High Circle, Suite 100, Carthage, TN 37030 where a public bid opening will be conducted on June 3, 2026 beginning at 9:00 am. Smith County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids. It is the policy of Smith 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, contractor certifies and warrants, it will comply with this policy.
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The Smith Utility District 2025 CCR will not be mailed to each customer. The Consumers Confidence Report will be printed in the Carthage Courier on June 4th, 2026. Call 615-735-2793 to request copy of the CCR.
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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.