COURT NOTICES
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE
TO: JULIA SHEA SIMS
IN RE: LOVEWELL PROPERTIES, LLC, Plaintiff
v.
JULIA SHEA SIMS, Defendant
DOCKET NO. 213046-1
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE
In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed with Knox County Chancery Court, Case No. 213046-1, that the defendant, JULIA SHEA SIMS, a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon JULIA SHEA SIMS, it is ordered that said defendant, JULIA SHEA SIMS, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee, and with Christopher Beverly, an Attorney whose address is 49 Music Sq., Suite 500, Nashville, Tennessee 37203, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication of this Notice, or a judgement by default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte before Chancellor John F. Weaver at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division I, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks.
This the 18th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
Honorable John F. Weaver
Chancellor
Houston S. Havasy
Clerk and Master
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE
TO: JAMES THOMAS GREEN, III
IN RE: MINOR CHILD, C.G., DOB 09/07/2022
BY: MADISON DUNN, Petitioner
vs.
JAMES THOMAS GREEN, III, Respondent
- CE-33643
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BLOUNT COUNTY, TENNESSEE
In this cause, it appearing from the Petition which is sworn to, that the Respondent JAMES THOMAS GREEN, III, is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon JAMES THOMAS GREEN, III. It is therefore ORDERED that said defendant, JAMES THOMAS GREEN, III, file an Answer in the Circuit Court for Blount County, at Maryville, Tennessee, and with Plaintiff’s Attorney, William Gribble, whose address is 550 E. Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication, or a Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing Ex-Parte as to Respondent.
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks.
This 4 day of September, 2026.
Stephen S. Ogle
Clerk and Master
Cherie Branagin
Deputy Clerk
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF DOROTHY M. ARNING
DOCKET NUMBER 92993-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of DOROTHY M. ARNING, who died June 7, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF DOROTHY M. ARNING
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
RANDI PAYNE POOLE
7467 CLAYTON ROAD
ONA, FL 33865
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF ESSIEAURT BUFFINGTON
DOCKET NUMBER 92933-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of October, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of ESSIEAURT BUFFINGTON, who died August 4, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 2nd day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF ESSIEAURT BUFFINGTON
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JERMAINE BUFFINGTON
1408 PARKRIDGE DR.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37924
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF MARYLYN S. BULLOCK
DOCKET NUMBER 93050-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of MARYLYN S. BULLOCK, who died July 8, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF MARYLYN S. BULLOCK
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
WILLIAM GLENN BULLOCK, JR.
6704 SHERWOOD DR.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
JULIA BULLOCK SMITH
2249 WINTER ST.
CHARLOTTE, NC 28205
ELIZABETH BULLOCK TYE
365 ELDEN DR.
ATLANTA, GA 30342
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF OMETA H. BURKHART
DOCKET NUMBER 93216-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of OMETA H. BURKHART, who died September 5, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 12th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF OMETA H. BURKHART
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MARVIN W. BURKHART, JR.
8423 BOWMAN HOLLOW RD.
POWELL, TN 37849
JEFFREY Z. DANIEL, ATTORNEY
8303 HEISKELL ROAD
POWELL, TN 37849
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF LINDA MARIE CRAMOTTE
DOCKET NUMBER 92926-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of October, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of LINDA MARIE CRAMOTTE, who died July 8, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 7th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF LINDA MARIE CRAMOTTE
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
BENJAMIN JAMES FRYE
6206 RENEE RD.
CORRYTON, TN 37721
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF WILLIAM E. DUNIVANT
DOCKET NUMBER 93094-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the Estate of WILLIAM E. DUNIVANT, who died on March 2, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 30th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF WILLIAM E. DUNIVANT
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
NORMA S. DUNIVANT
230 VILLAGE COMMONS BLVD., #239
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934
SARAH R. JOHNSON, ATTORNEY
11907 KINGSTON PIKE, STE. 201
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF SARAH VANDEGRIFT ELDRIDGE
DOCKET NUMBER 93234-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of October, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of SARAH VANDEGRIFT ELDRIDGE, who died January 2, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9 day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF SARAH VANDEGRIFT ELDRIDGE
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
STEVEN SINCLAIR JOHNSTON
1621 JEFERSON AVE.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
DAVID H. LUHN, ATTORNEY
310 N. FOREST PARK BLVD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF DEBORAH ANN FOSTER
DOCKET NUMBER 93167-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of DEBORAH ANN FOSTER, who died August 25, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 30th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF DEBORAH ANN FOSTER
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JEFFREY B. FOSTER
3516 MALONEY ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
DAVID H. LUHN, ATTORNEY
310 N. FOREST PARK BLVD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF KAREN ANN GARLAND
DOCKET NUMBER 93158-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of KAREN ANN GARLAND, who died on the 23rd day of July, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 30th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF KAREN ANN GARLAND
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
WILLIAM BRENT GARLAND
4111 WALROCK LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
NEVA M. FOUST, ATTORNEY
4641 CHAMBLISS AVENUE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JOYCE EARLENE GOOSIE
DOCKET NUMBER 93200-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JOYCE EARLENE GOOSIE, who died August 15, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 5th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF JOYCE EARLENE GOOSIE
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
CLYDE JOSEPH GOOSIE, JR.
725 GAMBLE DRIVE
HEISKELL, TN 37754
REBECCA BELL JENKINS, ATTORNEY
9724 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 202
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF RUTH SANFORD IRICK
DOCKET NUMBER 93236-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of October, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of RUTH SANFORD IRICK, who died August 31, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9 day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF RUTH SANFORD IRICK
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
VINCENT IRICK
7216 OAKMEADE ROAD
POWELL, TN 37849
REBECCA BELL JENKINS, ATTORNEY
9724 KINGSTON PIKE, STE. 202
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JATANA SUE KECK
DOCKET NUMBER 92643-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JATANA SUE KECK, who died February 23, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9 day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF JATANA SUE KECK
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MICHAEL WAYNE MITCHELL, ADMINISTRATOR CTA
304 KILGORE FARMS CIRCLE
SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681
CARIN C. BRIO, ATTORNEY
3217 GARDEN DRIVE, SUITE 1
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF LOIS KEMP KEITH
DOCKET NUMBER 92814-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of LOIS KEMP KEITH, who died July 1, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 8th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF LOIS KEMP KEITH
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
LOIS CANNON BROWN
3131 LAY AVE.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37914
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF LARRY E. LETT
DOCKET NUMBER 93039-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of LARRY E. LETT, who died July 31, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9 day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF LARRY E. LETT
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JEFF D. SHARP, EXECUTOR
3733 WHITWORTH DR.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37938
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF BARRY GENE LITTS
DOCKET NUMBER 93016-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of October, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of BARRY GENE LITTS, who died June 15, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 2nd day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF BARRY GENE LITTS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JOSEPH K. LITTS
6625 FULLER AVE.
COCOA, FL 32927
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF BOBBY J. MCNEAL
DOCKET NUMBER 93203-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of BOBBY J. MCNEAL, who died September 27, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF BOBBY J. MCNEAL
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JOSEPH “JOEY” L. HACKWORTH
6608 NORTHBORO ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37912
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF WARREN C. OLIVER
DOCKET NUMBER 93221-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of WARREN C. OLIVER, who died July 5, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 12th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF WARREN C. OLIVER
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
CHERYL M. OLIVER
11333 FREELS BEND POINT
KNOXVILLE, TN 37931
DAVID H. LUHN, ATTORNEY
310 N. FOREST PARK BLVD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF LESLIE DANIEL QUINTON
DOCKET NUMBER 93219-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of October, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of LESLIE DANIEL QUINTON, who died July 21, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF LESLIE DANIEL QUINTON
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, EXECUTOR
2423 HIGHLAND DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
PATRICK R. MCKENRICK, ATTORNEY
1019 ORCHID DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37912
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF RICHARD EUGENE RUDESILL
DOCKET NUMBER 92755-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of October, 2026, letters of testamentary in respect of the Estate of RICHARD EUGENE RUDESILL, who died on the 13th day of April, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 2nd day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF RICHARD EUGENE RUDESILL
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
RICHARD M. RUDESILL
3357 LINE SPRINGS ROAD
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
NEVA M. FOUST, ATTORNEY
4641 CHAMBLISS AVENUE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF VALERIE HERLONG THURMAN
DOCKET NUMBER 93233-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect to the Estate of VALERIE HERLONG THURMAN, who died November 30, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9 day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF VALERIE HERLONG THURMAN
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
ROBERT JASON THURMAN
6103 TARVER LANE, UNIT J
CORRYTON, TN 37721
SARAH M. THORNSBERRY, ATTORNEY
- O. BOX 1990
KNOXVILLE, TN 37901
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF BETHANY FAYE VALENTIN
DOCKET NUMBER 93172-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of October, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of BETHANY FAYE VALENTIN, who died August 29, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9 day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF BETHANY FAYE VALENTIN
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
DAVID LEWIS RUTTAN, ADMINISTRATOR
WILSON S. RITCHIE, ATTORNEY
606 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF DORIS K. VINEYARD
DOCKET NUMBER 93030-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of DORIS K. VINEYARD, who died June 17, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 30th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF DORIS K. VINEYARD
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
GREGORY W. VINEYARD
5413 MONTCREST RD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
EDWARD A. COX, JR., ATTORNEY
1111 N. NORTHSHORE DR., SUITE N-290
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JANELL RAE CECIL
DOCKET NUMBER 92810-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of October, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of JANELL RAE CECIL, who died March 18, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9 day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF JANELL RAE CECIL
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
WILLIAM T. CECIL, ADMINISTRATOR
12807 LONG RIDGE ROAD
FARRAGUT, TN 37934
COURTNEY L. COX, ATTORNEY
4931 HOMBERG DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF EDITH W. HUTTON
DOCKET NUMBER 93254-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of EDITH W. HUTTON, who died September 15, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 16th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF EDITH W. HUTTON
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
SAMANTHA HUTTON-METHENEY
372 EAST DRIVE
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
ROBERT W. WILKINSON, ATTORNEY
CHRISTY WHITE, ATTORNEY
- O. BOX 4415
OAK RIDGE, TN 37831-4415
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF TILMAN E. LONG
DOCKET NUMBER 93096-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of TILMAN E. LONG, who died on August 12, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 16th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF TILMAN E. LONG
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
SHEILA L. PURNELL
1007 GARDEN ROSE COURT
WESLEY CHAPEL, NC 28104
BARBARA W.CLARK, ATTORNEY
2415 E. MAGNOLIA AVENUE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF PATSY NELSON PRITCHETT
DOCKET NUMBER 92060-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 31 day of July, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of PATSY NELSON PRITCHETT, who died December 13, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 31 day of JULY, 2026.
ESTATE OF PATSY NELSON PRITCHETT
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
VICKI P. KIEFFER, EXECUTRIX
421 ALLEN ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF COLLEEN LORNA THOMAS
DOCKET NUMBER 93232-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of COLLEEN LORNA THOMAS, who died August 18, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the 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 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
(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 as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 14th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF COLLEEN LORNA THOMAS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MEGAN LYNN LEHMANN
3440 BEN ALDER LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37931
BRENDEN S. MORIARTY, ATTORNEY
1111 N. NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE S-700
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
Misc. Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE
WILL MEET ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026, AT 8:30 A.M.
IN THE MAIN ASSEMBLY ROOM OF THE CITY-COUNTY BLDG.,
400 W. MAIN STREET, KNOXVILLE, TN 37902
AGENDA
- CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
- AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
- DEVOTIONAL
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
- APPROVAL OF MAY 13, 2026 MINUTES
- NEW BUSINESS
- RECOGNITION OF NEW MEMBERS
- REORGANIZATION OF COMMITTEE
- OLD BUSINESS
- ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: ALL AGENDA ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO A VOTE.
Legal Section 94
Knox County will receive bids for the following items and services:
BID 3772, NEW K-8 SCHOOL/KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS, Due 12/03/26
BID 3775, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR E-911, Due 11/23/26
For additional information call 865-215-5777, stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/procurement. To bid on Knox County surplus items, go to www.govdeals.com .
