Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 09/25/25
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 Trina Marie Henry Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2889 Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of September, 2025, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Trina Marie Henry, Deceased, who died on the 29th day of July, 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 15th day of September, 2025. Signed Hagen Gentry, Personal Representative Elizabeth Thompson Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 09-25-2t
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN CARTHAGE, PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ETHEL LEE KELLEY, DECEASED CASE NO. 2024-PR-2817 Acting pursuant to the decree of the Chancery Court of Smith County, Tennessee, on May 16, 2025, the following described properties will be offered for sale to the highest, last and best bidder. The properties are located at: 0 Hailey Avenue, Carthage, TN 37030 0 Hailey Avenue, Carthage, TN 37030 131 Lebanon Hwy., Carthage, TN 37030 The real properties will be sold at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, on the premises of 131 Lebanon Hwy., Carthage, TN 37030. This will be an ABSOLUTE SALE. The property being more particularly described as follows: Ethel Lee Kelley Property, Map 053C, Group B, Parcel 010.00. LYING AND BEING in the Fourteenth (14th) Civil District of Smith County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: LOT 1 Land in the 14th Civil District of Smith County, Tennessee, described as follows: Being Lot 1 of the Ethel Lee Kelley Subdivision, of record in Plat Book Cabinet D, page 773, Register’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more complete description. Included in this conveyance is the 10’ Sewer Line Easement shown on Lot 2 of the plat, including the right to construct and at all times use, repair and maintain a sewer line from Lot 1 to the existing sewer line on Lot 2 and all connections as may be reasonable and proper, making good, nevertheless, at the Grantees’ own expense, all damage or disturbance which may be caused to Lot 2 in relation to such construction, use, maintenance, and repair. This easement shall benefit the Grantees, their heirs and assigns, is permanent and appurtenant to Lot 1, and shall run with the land. LOT 2 Land in the 14th Civil District of Smith County, Tennessee, described as follows: Being Lot 2 of the Ethel Lee Kelley Subdivision, of record in Plat Book Cabinet D, page 773, Register’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more complete description. This conveyance is subject to the 10’ Sewer Line Easement for the Benefit of Lots 1 and 3 shown on the plat, including the right to construct and at all times use, repair and maintain sewer lines from Lots 1 and 3 to the existing sewer line on Lot 2 and all connections as may be reasonable and proper. This easement shall benefit the owners of Lots 1 and 3, their heirs and assigns, is permanent and appurtenant Lots 1 and 3, and shall run with the land. LOT 3 Land in the 14th Civil District of Smith County, Tennessee, described as follows: Being Lot 3 of the Ethel Lee Kelley Subdivision, of record in Plat Book Cabinet D, page 773, Register’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee, to which reference is made for a more complete description. Included in this conveyance is the 10’ Sewer Line Easement shown on Lot 2 of the plat, including the right to construct and at all times use, repair and maintain a sewer line from Lot 3 to the existing sewer line on Lot 2 and all connections as may be reasonable and proper, making good, nevertheless, at the Grantees’ own expense, all damage or disturbance which may be caused to Lot 2 in relation to such construction, use, maintenance, and repair. This easement shall benefit the Grantees, their heirs and assigns, is permanent and appurtenant Lot 3, and shall run with the land. Being the same property conveyed to Virgil S. Kelley and wife, Ethel P. Kelley by deed from Raymond Gudger Forkner et al. dated May 21, 1983 and of record in Deed Book 102, page 45, Register’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee. Virgil S. Kelley died on November 10, 1991, leaving Ethel P. Kelley as the surviving tenant by the entirety. Ethel P. Kelley (being one and the same person as Ethel Lee Kelley) died on February 11, 2024. Jessie Goad, Special Commissioner and Receiver, is authorized to convey the property by Order entered May 16, 2025 and of record in Probate Book 7, page 192, and Docket Number 2024-PR-2817, Clerk and Master’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee. There will be personal property sold the day of sale. 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 Walker Auction and Realty, LLC. The property is being sold “As Is”. 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 10th day of September, 2025. JESSIE GOAD SPECIAL COMMISSIONER AND RECEIVER 322 Justice Drive, Suite 105 Carthage, TN 37030 615-735-2092 W. DEREK GREEN OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL, DIVISION OF TENNCARE 310 Great Circle Road Nashville, TN 37243 9-25-3t
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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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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated October 20, 2021, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded January 4, 2022, in Book No. 419, at Page 1, in Office of the Register of Deeds for Smith County, Tennessee, executed by Kendall W Monday and Jessica D Monday, conveying certain property therein described to Celia Stewart Rouse as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for American Financial Resources, Inc., its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Foundation Legal Group, LLP fka Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Foundation Legal Group, LLP fka Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, will, on November 5, 2025 on or about 2:00 PM, at the Smith County Courthouse 211 North Main Street, Carthage, TN 37030, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre- approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in Smith County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Being a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Fourth (4th) Civil District of Smith County. Tennessee and being bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at the southeast corner of a tract on Wilburn Hollow Road; thence South 50 degrees 15 minutes West 111 feet to a pin: thence South 41 degrees 15 minutes West 89 feet to a pin; thence North 41 degrees 53 minutes West 1233 feet to a pin; thence North 31 degrees 43 minutes East 200 feet to a pin: thence South 41 degrees 53 minutes East 1283 feet to point of BEGINNING, containing 5.63 acres, more or less, and being Tract #13 of Petty & Petty survey, dated August 12. 1980. ALSO KNOWN AS: 163 Wilburn Hollow Road, Riddleton, TN 37151 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: KENDALL W MONDAY TENANTS OF JESSICA D MONDAY The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option 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. In the event of inclement weather, the trustee hereby announces that the sale will be postponed and that notices of said postponement for inclement weather will be mailed to interested parties of record. As of July 1, 2025, notices pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §35-5-101 et seq. are posted online at www.internetpostings.com by a third-party internet posting company. FLG No. 362794 DATED September 16, 2025 Foundation Legal Group, LLP fka WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee 9-25-2t
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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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Tuesday September 30 • Solid Waste – 6PM – Turner Building Conference Room PUBLIC NOTICE Thursday October 2nd Ag Center Small Meeting Room • Organization Meeting to elect Chairman and Vice Chair and set meeting schedule for 2025-2026 year • Public Safety 5PM • Grounds, Building and Roads 5:30 PM or adjournment of Public Safety. • Public Safety 6PM or adjournment of Grounds, Building and Roads • Policy 6:30 PM or adjournment of Public Safety • Budget 7PM or adjournment of Policy
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Public Notice The regularly scheduled Town of Gordonsville Council Meeting on October 13, 2025 at 6:15 p.m. will be moved to October 6, 2025 at 6:15 p.m. due to the Columbus Day Holiday. All interested citizens are invited to attend. John Potts, Mayor
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage City Council will meet Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The meeting 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
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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 specifi cations 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 specifications 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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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)