Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/31/25
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Richard C. Brown Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2885 Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of July, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Richard C. Brown, Deceased, who died on the 12th day of April, 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 23rd day of July, 2025. Signed Snowi Brune, Co-Personal Representative Carol Jean Brown, Co-Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 07-31-2t
________________________
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Whereas, Justin J. Dunlap and Chelsea M. Dunlap by Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”), dated 6/15/2022 and of record in Deed Book 430, Page(s) 603-620, and/or as Instrument Number 22002338, in Register’s Office of Smith County, Tennessee, conveyed to RMA Attornys, Trustee along with Scrivener’s Affidavit, recorded on 6/20/2025 as Instrument No. 25001979, in Book 491, Pages 563-564 and Scrivener’s Affidavit recorded on 6/20/2025, as Instrument No. 25001980, in Book 491, Pages 565-566, the hereinafter described real property to secure the payment of a certain Promissory Note (the “Note”) described in the Deed of Trust, which Note was payable to Amres Corporation, and subsequently assigned to Freedom Mortgage Corporation, and Whereas, Nestor Solutions of Tennessee, LLC has been duly appointed Substitute Trustee by the owner and holder of the Note by instrument recorded in Deed Book 489, Page(s) 69-70 and/or as Instrument Number 25001523 in Register’s Office of Smith County, Tennessee; and Whereas, default has been made in the payment of the Note; and Whereas, the owner and holder of the Note has demanded that the hereinafter described real property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of the indebtedness and costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Note and Deed of Trust. The notice requirements of T.C.A. §35-5-101 and 35-5-104 have been satisfied. Now, Therefore, notice is hereby given that an agent of Nestor Solutions of Tennessee, LLC, Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty, and authority vested in and conferred by the Deed of Trust, will proceed to sell the below-mentioned property on 8/27/2025, at 2:00 PM at the Front Entrance of the Smith County Courthouse, 211 North Main Street, Carthage, TN 37030, to the highest call bidder for cash free from all legal, equitable and statutory rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which have been waived in the Deed of Trust, certain real property located in Smith County, Tennessee, described as follows: Land Located In The 1st Civil District Of Smith County, Tennessee, Within The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Carthage, Tennessee, And Being More Particularly Described As Follows: Being A House And Lot Located At 203 Hull Avenue And Bounded On The North By Hazel Maggart; On The South By Hull Avenue; On The East By Floyd (Formerly Curtis Sloan); And On The West By Davis Street. Being The Same Property Conveyed To Justin J. Dunlap And Chelsea M. Dunlap, Husband And Wife, By Warranty Deed From Destain Lee Duckert And Wife, Suzanne Sharon Duckert, Dated June 15, 2022 And Filed Of Record In Book 430, Page 601, Register’s Office For Smith County, Tennessee. The street address of the above-described property is believed to be 203 Hull Avenue, Carthage, TN 37030, but if such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; 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. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Owner of Property: Justin J. Dunlap and Chelsea M. Dunlap The sale is subject to occupant(s) rights in possession of the premises. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead 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 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price. The purchaser shall have no further record against the grantor, the grantee or the trustee. Internet Posting Website: https://BetterChoiceNotices.com Publication Dates: 7/31/2025 and 8/7/2025 Nestor Solutions of Tennessee, LLC, Substitute Trustee 214 5th Street, Suite 205 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Phone: (888) 403-4115 TS#: 2025-14403-TN 7-31-2t
________________________
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Ruby Jean Scurlock Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2882 Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of July, 2025, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Ruby Jean Scurlock, Deceased, who died on the 7th day of June, 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 21st day of July, 2025. Signed Rickey Lee Scurlock, Co-Personal Representative Michael Todd Scurlock, Co-Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 07-31-2t
________________________
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Linda Lea Tait Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2884 Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of July, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Linda Lea Tait, Deceased, who died on the 16th day of June, 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 18th day of July, 2025. Signed John Ferrari Jr., Personal Representative Kayla M. Costley, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 07-31-2t
________________________
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Mary Sue Thomas Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2883 Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of July, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Mary Sue Thomas, Deceased, who died on the 13th day of June, 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 17th day of July, 2025. Signed Tommy C. Upchurch, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 07-24-2t
________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage City Council will meet Thursday, August 7th, 2025 at 6:00pm. There will be a police and admin workshop that will take place before the council meeting at 5:00 pm. There will also be a public hearing held before the council meeting at 5:45 pm in regards to budget amendment BA-20250711-2 regarding (2) water intake pumps. 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. Anthony Hackett, Mayor of Carthage
________________________
I, Richard Poss, have this 1993 Chevy Z71 Silverado 4×4 with this VIN#2GCEK19KXR1139631 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 615-580-8715.
________________________
Town of Carthage Street Repair Bid Invitation Sealed bids for repairing asphalt at 301 Industrial Drive and Swimming Pool parking lot will be received at the office of the Mayor, Town of Carthage, Town Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage, TN, 37030, until 10:00 am, Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at which time they will be opened for the following: • POOL PARKING LOT at 301 Industrial Drive: • Sawcut existing Asphalt. • Excavate existing material up to 2.5”. • Place 1,080 sq ft E Surface Mix at 2.5”. • INDUSTRIAL DRIVE entering pool parking lot: • Sawcut existing Asphalt. • Excavate existing material up to 2.5”. • Place 999 sq ft BM Binder Mix up to 2.5”. Any questions concerning this bid should be directed to Roger Boles, Public Works Foreman, Public Works Department at (615) 735-1881 Extension 210. The Town of Carthage reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive formalities. Only qualified bidders should submit bids. The Town of Carthage will comply with all nondiscrimination laws. Anthony Hackett, Mayor, Town of Carthage
________________________
Town of Carthage Bid invitation for Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Mayor, Town of Carthage, Town Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage, TN, 37030, until 10:00 a.m. (CST), August 12, 2025, at which time they will be opened. Anthony Hackett, Mayor, Town of Carthage The Town of Carthage reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive formalities. Only qualified bidders should submit bids. The Town of Carthage will comply with all nondiscrimination laws. Detailed specifi cations for these PPE items are available from Chief Joe Hiett, Department Head, Fire Department at (615) 735-0843 or via email at fi [email protected]. • Six (6) complete sets of structural fi refi ghting PPE ensemble including helmet, hood, coat, pants, gloves, and boots. All materials and construction will meet or exceed NFPA Standard #1971 and OSHA for structural firefighter’s protective clothing. • Three (3) additional pairs of leather structural fi refi ghting boots. All materials and construction will meet or exceed NFPA Standard #1971 and OSHA for structural firefighter’s protective clothing. • One (1) pair of custom leather structural fi refi ghting boots. All materials and construction will meet or exceed NFPA Standard #1971 and OSHA for structural firefighter’s protective clothing. • Twelve (12) additional pairs of structural fi refi ghting gloves. All materials and construction will meet or exceed NFPA Standard #1971 and OSHA for structural firefighter’s protective clothing. The successful bid will include:
________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage City Council will be voting on a current Carthage resident to fi ll an unexpired 3-year term at the August 7, 2025 Council Meeting. One full year of residency within the corporate limits of Carthage is required. This meeting will be held at Carthage City Hall; 6:00 p.m. Any qualified Carthage citizens interested in fi lling this seat should submit a letter of interest and contact information to: All letters of interest should be delivered to City Hall no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2025. Attn: Danielle Bane, City Recorder P.O. Box 259 or [email protected]
________________________
Grand Jury Notice “It is the duty of your Grand Jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in this county. Any person having knowledge or proof that such an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the Grand Jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated, 40-12-105. The foreperson in this county is presently Shannon Brinkley. The Grand Jury will next meet on Monday, August 4th, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. You may be prosecuted for perjury for any oral or written statement which you make under oath to the Grand Jury, when you know the statement to be false, and when the statement touches on a matter material to the point in question.” Tommy Turner Smith County Circuit Court Clerk 322 Justice Drive Carthage, Tennessee 37030
________________________
I, James Hall, have this 2002 Freightliner Gulf Stream RV with this VIN#4UZAAHCY02CK53253 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 615-879-9099.
________________________
Public Auction of Contents of Storage Units Sat., August 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Gordonsville Mini-Storage 167 Main Street East 615-683-8614 or 615-281-7087 Rain or Shine
________________________
To be auctioned at Saddle Up Auto & Diesel, 11 Burr Road Carthage, TN 37030, on August 2nd at 8:00am. 2008 Ford F550 VIN# 1FDAF57R18EB30772
________________________
I, Richard Poss, have this 1996 GMC Yukon 4×4 with this VIN#3GKEK18RXTG522678 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 615-580-8715.