Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 09/18/25
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF James Thomas Broyles Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2896 Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of September, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of James Thomas Broyles, Deceased, who died on the 25th day of May, 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 September, 2025. Signed Janet Broyles Trainham, Co-Personal Representative Thomas Patrick Broyles, Co-Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 09-18-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Ruby Isabell Taylor Fisher Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2901 Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of September, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Ruby Isabell Taylor Fisher, Deceased, who died on the 19th day of March, 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 9th day of September, 2025. Signed Robert Ernest Fisher, Jr., Co-Personal Representative James Thomas Fisher, Sr., Co-Personal Representative Richard M. Brooks, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 09-18-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Jessica Yvonne Matthews Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2900 Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of September, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Jessica Yvonne Matthews, Deceased, who died on the 11th 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 10th day of September, 2025. Signed Deanna Cowan, Personal Representative Robin C. Moore, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 09-18-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Era Mai Underwood Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2895 Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of September, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Era Mai Underwood, Deceased, who died on the 31st day of July, 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 September, 2025. Signed Thad Underwood, Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 09-18-2t
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NOTICE TO BID The Smith County Board of Education will be accepting sealed bids for one 2026 type D 78 passenger school bus. Bus specifications may be obtained at the Smith County Board of Education, 126 Smith County Middle School Lane, Carthage, TN 37030 or by visiting the bid notices tab at https://smithcotn.com/fi nance/. Bus specifi cations will be available from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sept. 17, 2025 through Oct. 1, 2025. Sealed bids must be labeled BID# 25-103 and mailed or delivered to The Smith County Finance Department located at 122 Turner High Circle, Suite 100 Carthage TN 37030 by 8:59 am on Oct. 8, 2025, where bids will be opened and read aloud at 9am. The Smith County Board of Education and Smith County Government reserve the right to reject any and/or all bids. It is the policy of Smith County Board of Education and Smith County Government not to discriminate based on race, color national origin, age, sex or disability.
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I, Grady McGraw, have this 2010 H-D Motorcycle with this VIN#1HD1KEM19AB622423 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 630-330-0908.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The South Carthage Board of Zoning Appeals will have a public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the William Ernest Hughes building for the purpose of receiving public comment regarding the following: The public hearings will begin immediately following the Planning Commission meeting which will begin at 5:00 P.M. 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 Board of Zoning Appeals A request for a front setback variance for property located at the corner of Sanders Drive and Kenyon Avenue (Robert Crockett Request) AND A request for a special exception to establish townhomes with zero (0) lot lines at 182 River Road (JMC Holdings LLC Request)
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Town of Carthage Street Repair Bid Invitation Sealed bids for repair of Carmack Avenue will be received at the offi ce of the Mayor, Town of Carthage, Town Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage, TN, 37030, until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at which time they will be opened for the following: Contractors are encouraged to perform a site evaluation. 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 qualifi ed bidders should submit bids. The Town of Carthage will comply with all non-discrimination laws. Anthony Hackett, Mayor, Town of Carthage • Repair Carmack Avenue; sweep and clean existing roadway. • Saw-cut damaged asphalt to remove rough edges and badly cracked areas. • Excavate existing stone and loose asphalt at a depth of 3”. Total 2,982 linear feet in length. • Place 2,892 linear feet in length of binder mix at 3” depth.
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I, Rust Savers Garage, have this 2001 Dodge Pickup with this VIN#1B7HG2AN41S316480 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 773-466-4122.
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I, Rust Savers Garage, have this 2001 Dodge Pickup with this VIN#1B7HG2AN41S316480 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 773-466-4122.
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I, Ryan Queen, have this 2006 Jeep with this VIN#1J8HG48N96C168662 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 865-282-8014.
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Town of Carthage Bid Invitation Supply and Delivery of Crusher Run Gravel, No. 57 Gravel, Rip Rap Rock The Town of Carthage is soliciting sealed bids from qualifi ed vendors for the supply and delivery for twelve months of the following aggregate materials: Sealed bids for Supply and Delivery of No. 57 Gravel, Crushed Run gravel, and Rip Rap Rock for use in the Town of Carthage will be received at the offi ce of the Mayor, Town of Carthage, Town Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage, TN, 37030, until 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at which time they will be opened. Any questions concerning this bid should be directed to Derrick Brooks, Water and Sewer Line Maintenance, or 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 qualifi ed bidders should submit bids. The Town of Carthage will comply with all non-discrimination laws. Anthony Hackett, Mayor, Town of Carthage 1. Crusher Run Gravel (Quote price per ton) 2. No. 57 Gravel (Quote price per ton) 3. Rip Rap Rock (Quote price per ton) Materials Required: 1) Materials must meet DOT specifi cations. 2) Delivery will be upon request for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of award notifi cation. 3) Vendor must provide all necessary equipment and labor for delivery. Scope of Work: Delivery Location: Throughout the Town of Carthage as needed by our Water and Sewer Line Maintenance and Public Works departments.
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I, Greg Franklin, have this 2018 Nissan Sentra with this VIN#3N1CB7AP9JY202339 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 931-979-1312.
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I, Joe Christensen, have this 1999 Ford with this VIN#2FTRX08L0XCA88147 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 931-704-1153.