Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 04/17/25
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Helen W. Birdwell Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2857 Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of March, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Helen W. Birdwell, Deceased, who died on the 26th 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 28th day of March, 2025. Signed Sue Birdwell Ishee, Co-Personal Representative Ann Birdwell Dobson, Co-Personal Representative Walter G. Birdwell, III, Co-Personal Representative Jack W. Robinson, Jr., Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 04-10-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Walter G. Birdwell, Jr. Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2856 Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of March, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Walter G. Birdwell, Jr., Deceased, who died on the 21st 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 28th day of March, 2025. Signed Sue Birdwell Ishee, Co-Personal Representative Ann Birdwell Dobson, Co-Personal Representative Walter G. Birdwell, III, Co-Personal Representative Jack W. Robinson, Jr., Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 04-10-2t
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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 Edward E. Jones Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2858 Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of April, 2025, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Edward E. Jones, Deceased, who died on the 11th day of January, 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 2nd day of April, 2025. Signed Michael Donathan Jones, Personal Representative Robin C. Moore, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 04-10-2t
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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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NOTICE COMMISSIONER VACANCY Smith Utility District has an upcoming vacancy on its Board of Commissioners due to the expiration of the term of a current member of the Board. The Board plans to certify a list of three nominees to submit to the Smith County Mayor to fi ll this vacancy at its regular meeting on May 7th, 2025. A SUD customer may submit a name for consideration by the Board for the list of nominees. The name of the nominee, also a SUD customer, must be submitted in writing, with a brief summary of the person’s qualifications. Commissioner Guidelines and Qualifications are available upon request. To be considered, the name must be received by the General Manager of the District no later than (1) week prior to the May board meeting. You may mail your nomination to PO Box 28, Carthage, TN 37030, or hand deliver to the office at 193 Gordonsville Hwy. Decisions by the Board of Commissioners on customer complaints brought before the Board under the District’s customer complaint policy may be reviewed by the Tennessee Board of Utility Regulations pursuant to Section 7-82-702(7) of Tennessee Code Annotated. Smith Utility District is an equal opportunity employer and provider and does not discriminate because of race, national origin, age, sex, or disability.
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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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PUBLIC NOTICE TO: The Public and All Interested Parties FROM: Smith County Government PROJECT NAME: Little Sunshine’s Academy CDBG GRANT TO: B-20-DW-47-0001 DATE OF COMPLETION: 4/11/25 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Upper Cumberland Development District, acting as the Smith County Government of 122 Turner High Circle Carthage, TN 37030 has completed the construction and/or implementation of the CDBG-funded project, Little Sunshine’s Academy, located at, 117 Eatherly Landing Rd Carthage, TN 37030. Any claims related to the completion of this project must be submitted in writing to at 1104 England Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501 within 10 days from the date of this notice. For further information, please contact: Mayor Jeff Mason Smith County Mayor (615)735-2294 DATED: 4/11/25 The scope of work for this project included construction of the building of eight different classrooms. Junior toilets and sinks were installed in classrooms 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7. Upgrades have been made to exterior doors, windows, and flooring to meet code compliance as well as adequate handicap restrooms throughout the facility. A laundry room, freshly painted rooms, and all new flooring have been completed for this new addition. The project was funded in part by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Program.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Carthage Water Department will not mail their 2024 Water Quality Report. The 2024 Report will be published in the Carthage Courier on April 24, 2025. This Report can be reviewed on the Town of Carthage’s website or on their social media pages. The Report can also be reviewed at the Carthage City Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage, TN. Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may request a copy by calling 615-735-1881. Stephen Babcock – Mayor of Carthage
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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 fl ooding, 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
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South Side Utility District will be accepting sealed bids for a 2019 Dodge Ram 3500 Tradesman white 4 x 4, 6.7 Cummins, CM Flatbed with tool bins and 104K miles. Vehicle can be seen at the main offi ce located at 251 JMZ Dr, Gordonsville, TN: Monday-Friday between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Bids will be opened on 04-24-25, at the main office at 4:00 PM. The District has the right to accept or reject all bids, and to waive all informalities. South Side Utility District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. FOR SALE