Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 05/29/25
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Ronald Joseph Daniels, Sr. Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2872 Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of May, 2025, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Ronald Joseph Daniels, Sr., Deceased, who died on the 1st day of May, 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 12th day of May, 2025. Signed Ronald Daniels, Jr., Co-Personal Representative Sean Daniels, Co-Personal Representative Jeremiah Hassler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 05-22-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Kathleen Woodard Gregory Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2875 Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of May, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Kathleen Woodard Gregory, Deceased, who died on the 21st 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 15th day of May, 2025. Signed Hughie Lester Gregory, Personal Representative Debbie Holliman, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 05-22-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Leila Anne Howard Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2871 Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of May, 2025, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Leila Anne Howard, Deceased, who died on the 21st day of April, 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 14th day of May, 2025. Signed Scott Alan Howard, Personal Representative Philip C. Kelly, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 05-22-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Mary Elizabeth Jones Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2874 Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of May, 2025, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Mary Elizabeth Jones, Deceased, who died on the 29th day of December, 2024, 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 May, 2025. Signed Michael Donathan Jones, Personal Representative Robin C. Moore, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 05-29-2t
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 11, 2021, executed by JAMES H. KING conveying certain real property therein described as same appears of record in the Register`s Office of Smith County, Tennessee recorded February 23, 2021, in Deed Book 395, Page 393; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Smith County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on June 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Front Entrance of the Smith County Courthouse, 211 North Main Street, Carthage, TN 37030, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Smith County, Tennessee, to wit: TAX ID NUMBER(S): 046O A 03300 000682, 046O-A-033.00, 046O-A-033.00-000 LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF SMITH IN THE STATE OF TN LYING AND BEING IN THE FOURTEENTH (14TH) CIVIL DISTRICT OF SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING LOT NO. 32 ON THE PLAN OF CUMBERLAND COVE SUBDIVISION PHASE II, AS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 168, REGISTER`S OFFICE, SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 217 CUMBERLAND COVE DR, CARTHAGE,TN 37030-1776THE PROPERTY ADDRESS AND TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LISTED ARE PROVIDED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JAMES H. KING, BY DEED DATED AUGUST 1, 2003 OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 89, PAGE 276, IN THE COUNTY CLERK`S OFFICE. Parcel ID: 046O A 033.00 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 217 CUMBERLAND COVE DR, CARTHAGE, TN 37030. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): JAMES H. KING OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100 Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 rlselaw.com/property-listing Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (470) 508-9401 5-15-3t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Suzanne Allyson Nash Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2876 Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of May, 2025, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Suzanne Allyson Nash, Deceased, who died on the 17th day of May, 2024, 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 16th day of May, 2025. Signed Jeremiah Hassler, Personal Representative Robin C. Moore, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 05-22-2t
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, LINDA WEBB, as grantor, made that Deed of Trust to John C. McDearman, III Trustee, dated April 15, 2022, of record in Book 426, Page 133, Register’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee (the “Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, said conveyance made by the Deed of Trust was for the purpose of securing the payment of an indebtedness payable to the order of Wilson Bank and Trust; and, WHEREAS, Elliott M. Benson was appointed Substitute Trustee of the Deed of Trust by instrument dated June 5, 2024, of record in Book 468, Page 463, Register’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee (the “Appointment of Substitute Trustee”); and, WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust provided that in the event of default in payment of the indebtedness, the entire indebtedness shall, at the option of the legal owner or holder of the indebtedness, become due and payable immediately; and, WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness, and the indebtedness is now due and in default, and the owner and holder of said note has declared the entire balance to now be due and payable, demand for payment having been made and refused, the Deed of Trust containing a power of sale in the event of default, Wilson Bank and Trust the legal owner and holder of the indebtedness has instructed the undersigned Substitute Trustee to foreclose the Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Deed of Trust and Appointment of Substitute Trustee, I, Elliott M. Benson, will, on the Friday, the 6th day of June 2025, at the hour of 1 o’clock p.m., local time, offer for sale at the front door facing Main Street North of the old Smith County Courthouse located at 211 Main Street North, Carthage, Tennessee, to the last, highest, and best bidder for cash, free from all rights and equities of redemption, homestead, dower, and of all other rights of exemptions of every kind as provided in the Deed of Trust, the following tract or parcel of real estate situated in the 12th Civil District of Smith County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: Land located in the 12th Civil District of SMITH County, Tennessee, and being known and designated as all of Lot No. 3, containing 5.62 acres, more or less, as shown on a survey entitled, “Soil Location Survey for Floyd Davis and wife, Nancy Davis”, as prepared by Jim Carman, TN RLS No. 2053, 150 Middle Fork Road, Hartsville, Tennessee 37074, dated March 22, 2022, and of record in Plat Cabinet D, Page 431, in the Register’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. Being the same property conveyed to Linda Webb by Warranty Deed from Floyd Davis and wife, Nancy Davis, dated April 15, 2022, and of record at Book 426, Page 130, in the Register’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee. Description from Deed of Trust. The street address of this property is 95 Hiwassee Road, Lebanon, Smith County, Tennessee 37087. Smith County, Tennessee, Tax Map 046 Parcel 006.12 The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day and time certain, without further publication and in accordance with law, upon announcement of said adjournment on the day, time, and place of sale set forth above. The highest bidder will be required to execute a foreclosure sale agreement at the time of the sale, and the closing of the sale shall be scheduled by the Substitute Trustee within two (2) business days of the sale. At the closing of the sale and upon the highest bidder delivering cash or equivalent for the purchase price to the Substitute Trustee, the Substitute Trustee shall deliver to the purchaser a deed for the property in accordance with the terms of the Deed of Trust. If the highest bidder is unable to comply with the terms of the sale, the undersigned reserves the right to sell the property to the next highest bidder able to comply or to readvertise the sale if he so chooses. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded Plat or Plan; any unpaid taxes which exist as a lien against said property, including without limitation city and county property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption not otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; and any prior liens or encumbrances that may exist against the property and any item of record in the Register of Deeds Office for Smith County, Tennessee. This sale is also subject to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose and/or any tenant(s) rights in possession. Property Owner: Linda Webb (aka Linda E. Webb, & Linda Y. Webb) Lienholder: Wilson Bank and Trust (Book 488, Page 472) Interested Parties/Owners: United States Department of Treasury (Internal Revenue Service); David G. Rogers, Trustee; United States Bankruptcy Trsutee; Julie Johnson HND Realty, LLC; Pinnacle Bank; Resurgent Receivables, LLC; Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC; American Express National Bank; 1st Franklin Financial Corporation; Harley-Davidson Credit Corp.; LightStream, a division of Truist Bank; Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC; Spring Oaks Capital SPV, LLC; Quantum3 Group LLC as agent for Comenity Capital Bank; Citibank N.A.; Outstanding Touch; Ashley fundings Services, LLC. If the highest bidder is unable to comply with the terms of the sale, the undersigned reserves the right to sell the property to the next highest bidder able to comply or to readvertise the sale if he so chooses. The above described property may be subject to tax lien of the United States Department of the Treasury, and said liens, if in existence, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. §7425(b) require notice to be given to the United States in order for the sale of the real property advertised herein not to be subject to such lien or claim of lien of the United States. Elliott M. Benson, as Substitute Trustee, has given to the United States timely notice of the sale of said real property pursuant to the provisions of 26 U.S.C. §7425(b). For each and every such lien or claim of lien of the United States, if in existence, the sale of said real property advertised herein, will be subject to the right of the United States to redeem said real property as provided for in 26 U.S.C. §7425(d). The above-described properties are being sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose, subject to the terms of the Deed of Trust. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Elliott M. Benson, Substitute Trustee Rochelle, McCulloch & Aulds, PLLC 109 North Castle Heights Avenue Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 444-1433 Published on May 15, 2025, May 22, 2025 & May 29, 2025 5-15-3t
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING DALE HOLLOW RPO Pursuant to Chapter 442, Tennessee Public Act of 1974, “The Sunshine Law” the Dale Hollow Rural Planning Organization will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The meeting will be held at 11:00 AM (CST) at the Upper Cumberland Development District, located at 1104 England Drive in Cookeville. Anyone interested in attending will need to contact Mark Dudney at (931) 476-4152 or [email protected] for more details. The Dale Hollow RPO is responsible for comprehensive transportation planning for Clay, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Smith and Trousdale counties. This is an open public meeting. To request an agenda, please call Dale Hollow RPO Coordinator Mark Dudney at (931) 476-4152. If you need assistance or accommodations due to disability, please contact Mark by Monday, June 2, 2025.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage City Council will meet Thursday, June 5th, 2025 at 6:00 pm. There will be a public hearing held before the council meeting at 5:30 pm. 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. Stephen Babcock, Mayor of Carthage
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WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS (SMITH COUNTY ARP) 25 UTILITY DISTRICT CARTHAGE, TENNESSEE Sealed bids for furnishing all materials, labor, tools, equipment and appurtenances necessary for the construction of the Water System Improvements (Smith County ARP), Tennessee ARP Project will be received at the offi ce of 25 Utility District, 293 Dixon Springs Highway, Carthage, Tennessee 37030, until 2:00 p.m., local time, on June 11, 2025, and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud. The Instructions to Bidders, Bid, Contract Agreement, Drawings, Specifi cations and forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Payment Bond and other Contract Documents may be examined at bidding.bargedesign.com The Project consists of replacing approximately 178 service connections, including replacing the service line between the water main and the meter, the meter setter, meter box, connection to the existing customer service lines, and surface and pavement restoration. The service connection replacments on the base bid including replacing 79 service connections, replacing approximately 1,300 linear feet of 3/4-inch service lines via open cut, and replacing approximately 1,500 feet of 3/4-inch service lines via trenchless methods. Additive Alternate #1 consists of replacing 63 service connections, replacing approximately 230 feet of 3/4-inch service lines via open cut, and replacing approximately 1,180 feet of 3/4-inch service lines via trenchless methods. Additive Alternate #2 consists of replacing 36 service connections, replacing approximately 590 feet of 3/4-inch service lines via open cut, and replacing approximately 582 feet of 3/4-inch service lines via trenchless methods. The service line replacements will also include necessary pavement and driveway repairs. Printed copies of bidding Documents may be obtained from https://bidding.bargedesign.com/ For questions about ordering documents, call Memphis Reprographics at 901-381-9811. Call prior to picking up documents to ensure availability. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available directly from the Issuing Offi ce. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of bidding Documents including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Offi ce. No part of the purchase will be refunded. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, prepared on the form of Bid Bond attached to the Contract Documents or a Surety Company’s Standard Bid Bond, duly executed by the Bidder as principal and having as surety thereon a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Tennessee and listed as a certified company in the latest issue of U.S. Treasury Circular 570, in the amount of fi ve (5) percent of the Bid. This project includes American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding and is subject to Domestic Preference for Procurements for all iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products used in this project to the extent consistent with law. The Bidder, to the greatest extent practicable, shall provide a preference for the purchase, acquisition, or use of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States. The following waivers apply to this Contract: No bid may be withdrawn within 60 calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids. All bidders must be licensed and shall comply with all requirements of the State of Tennessee Contractor’s Licensing Act. 25 Utility District Philip Hesson, General Manager The work will be awarded in one prime Contract. The Owner will in no way be liable for any costs incurred by any bidder in the preparation of its Bid in response to this Invitation to Bid. The successful Bidder for the Contract will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond and Payment Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the Bid. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities and to readvertise.
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I, Kasey Patrick, have this 2003 Saturn with this VIN#1G8AL52F23Z138871 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 629-301-9053.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of South Carthage will conduct a public hearing on Thursday June 5, 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: 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. Joey Nixon – Mayor All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. 1. ORDINANCE 25-449 FY 24-25 Budget Amendment for Ordinance 24-441 2. ORDINANCE 25-450 FY 25-26 Budget