Legal and public notices for the week of April 13, 2026

FORECLOSURE NOTICES

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 10/11/2023, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded 10/16/2023, in 202310160019717, in Office of the Register of Deeds for Knox County, Tennessee, executed by David C. Gobin, conveying certain property therein described to Joseph B. Pitt, Jr. Resident of Davidson County, TN as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Lendage, LLC DBA Achieve Loans, its successors and assigns and the undersigned, The Sayer Law Group, P.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee to Joseph B. Pitt, Jr. Resident of Davidson County, TN, as trustee for current beneficiary MEB Loan Trust VIII.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of The Sayer Law Group, P.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee to Joseph B. Pitt, Jr. Resident of Davidson County, TN, as trustee for MEB Loan Trust VIII, will, on 05/20/2026 at or about 12:00 pm, at the North side of the City County Building, 400 Main St SW, Knoxville, TN 37902, 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 Knox County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:
SITUATED in District No. Six (6) of Knox County, Tennessee, without the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and being known and designated as Lot 20, Corrected Final Plat WILLOW CREEK, Unit 2, as shown on the plat of the same of record in Plat Cabinet N, Slide 91-C, Register’s Office, Knox County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description and according to the survey of Kenneth D. Church, Surveyor, dated January 31, 1994 and bearing Work Order No. 94-02-51.
TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO the rights and obligations in and to the common areas and joint permanent easements of record in Deed Book 2122, Page 518, as corrected in Deed Book 2130, Page 98, and Deed Book 2130, Page 673 and shown on plat of record aforesaid; and as conveyed in Deed Book 2078, Page 871 and Deed Book 2130, Page 102, as corrected in Deed Book 2130, Page 677, as a member of the Willow Creek Homeowner’s Association, Inc.
THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO all applicable easements, restrictions, and building setback lines of record in the Register’s Office, Knox County, Tennessee.
ALSO KNOWN AS: 6513 Lazy Creek Way, Knoxville, TN 37918
Parcel ID: 048DG-022
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:
DAVID GOBIN, 6513 LAZY CREEK WAY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
WILLOW CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
EMORY I-75 PLAZA, 7605 BLUEBERRY DRIVE, POWELL, TN 37849
CURRENT OCCUPANTS, 6513 LAZY CREEK WAY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
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. TRUSTEE IS SELLING THE PROPERTY AS IS. BUYER BEWARE. TRUSTEE MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY, THE STATUS OF TITLE, OR ANY LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES ON THE PROPERTY.
Pursuant to 31 CFR § 1031.320, non-financed, or self-financed entity bidders must provide a form OMB No. 1506-0080 with parts III and V completed, in order to bid. This form is available at: https://www.fincen.gov/system/files/2025-09/RER-Form-508C.pdf and must be provided by the winning bidder at the time of sale. Failure to provide the information as requested will result in the bid being disqualified.

DATED: March 27, 2026
THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C.,
AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE
This notice will run for two (2) weeks in The Knoxville Focus newspaper, run dates April 6 and April 13, 2026, and will be posted online at www.knoxfocus.com, www.tnpublicnotice.com and www.foreclosurestn.com for a minimum 20 continuous days beginning April 6, 2026.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
TN250055

court notices

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

TO: DARLIS LAVADA HURST

IN RE: DANIEL KEITH HURST, Plaintiff
Vs.
DARLIS LAVADA HURST, Defendant

NO. 212589-2
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE
In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant, DARLIS LAVADA HURST, 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 DARLIS LAVADA HURST, it is ordered that said defendant, DARLIS LAVADA HURST, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Misty Kennedy, BPR., an Attorney whose address is PO Box 428, Tazewell, TN 37879, on or before thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a judgement by default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor Richard B. Armstrong at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division II, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks.
This 19th day of MARCH, 2026.
J. Scott Griswold
Clerk and Master

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES EDWARD DUBOSE and 0 CITYVIEW AVENUE, LOT 28, SUNSET PARK ADDITION, KNOXVILLE, TN 37915

IN RE: PARAGON DEVELOPMENT, L.P., Plaintiff
Vs.
UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES EDWARD DUBOSE and 0 CITYVIEW AVENUE, LOT 28, SUNSET PARK ADDITION, KNOXVILLE, TN 37915, Defendant

NO. 212809 Part III
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE
In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES EDWARD DUBOSE and 0 CITYVIEW AVENUE, LOT 28, SUNSET PARK ADDITION, KNOXVILLE, TN 37915, 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 UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES EDWARD DUBOSE and 0 CITYVIEW AVENUE, LOT 28, SUNSET PARK ADDITION, KNOXVILLE, TN 37915, it is ordered that said defendant, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES EDWARD DUBOSE and 0 CITYVIEW AVENUE, LOT 28, SUNSET PARK ADDITION, KNOXVILLE, TN 37915, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Luke D. Durham, an Attorney whose address is 265 Brookview Centre Way, Suite 604, Knoxville, TN 37919, on or before thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a judgement by default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor Christopher Heagerty at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division III, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks.
This 23rd day of MARCH, 2026.
J. Scott Griswold
Clerk and Master

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF GEORGE B. HITT

IN RE: MELVIN E. FARMER, Plaintiff
Vs.
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF GEORGE B. HITT, Defendant

NO. 212014-3
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE
In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF GEORGE B. HITT, 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 THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF GEORGE B. HITT, it is ordered that said defendant, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF GEORGE B. HITT, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Barbara W. Clark, BPR., an Attorney whose address is 2415 E. Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917, on or before thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a judgement by default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor Christopher D. Heagerty at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division III, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks.
This 26th day of MARCH, 2026.
J. Scott Griswold
Clerk and Master

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

TO: DEE-ANNA JOHNSON, MACIL BROOKS, AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS AND
CREDITORS OF MACIL BROOKS

IN RE: MITCH WINTERS, Plaintiff
Vs.
DEE-ANNA JOHNSON, MACIL BROOKS, AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS AND
CREDITORS OF MACIL BROOKS, Defendants

NO. 176757 Part I
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE
In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant, DEE-ANNA JOHNSON, MACIL BROOKS, AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF MACIL BROOKS, non-residents 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 DEE-ANNA JOHNSON, MACIL BROOKS, AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF MACIL BROOKS, it is ordered that said defendants, DEE-ANNA JOHNSON, MACIL BROOKS, AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF MACIL BROOKS, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Ryan S. Wortley, an Attorney whose address is 3715 Powers St., Knoxville, TN 37917, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a judgement by default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor John Weaver, at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division I, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks.
This 25th day of MARCH, 2026.
J. Scott Griswold
Clerk and Master

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

TO: AMANDA DAWN KEITH

IN RE: HENRY ALEXANDER KEITH, II, Plaintiff
Vs.
AMANDA DAWN KEITH, Defendant

NO. 212826 Part III
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE
In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant, AMANDA DAWN KEITH, 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 AMANDA DAWN KEITH, it is ordered that said defendant, AMANDA DAWN KEITH file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Daisey Lovin, an Attorney whose address is 607 W. Summit Hill Dr., Knoxville, TN 37902, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a judgement by default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor Christopher Heagerty at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division III, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks.
This 25th day of MARCH, 2026.
J. Scott Griswold
Clerk and Master

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

TO: SAMANTHA DAWN RIDLEY

IN RE: DEJOHN LAMOUNT RIDLEY, Plaintiff
Vs.
SAMANTHA DAWN RIDLEY, Defendant

NO. 176755 Part III
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE
In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant, SAMANTHA DAWN RIDLEY, 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 SAMANTHA DAWN RIDLEY, it is ordered that said defendant, SAMANTHA DAWN RIDLEY, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Ryan S. Wortley, an Attorney whose address is 3715 Powers St., Knoxville, TN 37917, on or before thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a judgement by default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor Christopher Heagerty at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division III, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks.
This 23rd day of MARCH, 2026.
J. Scott Griswold
Clerk and Master

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

TO: JENNIFER SHANNON

IN RE: WHISPERING WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff
Vs.
JENNIFER SHANNON, Defendant

NO. 212335-3
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE
In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant, JENNIFER SHANNON, 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 JENNIFER SHANNON, it is ordered that said defendant, JENNIFER SHANNON, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Matthew Wing, BPR., an Attorney whose address is 800 S. Gay Street, Suite 2500, Knoxville, TN 37929, on or before thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a judgement by default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor Christopher D. Heagerty at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division III, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks.
This 27th day of MARCH, 2026.
J. Scott Griswold
Clerk and Master
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF TERESA E. BARNETT
DOCKET NUMBER 92155-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of TERESA E. BARNETT, who died January 6, 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 27 day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF TERESA E. BARNETT

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JAMES C. DUNWOODY, III
5809 COLD HARBOR DRIVE
GREENSBORO, NC 27410

BARBARA W. CLARK, ATTORNEY
2415 E. MAGNOLIA AVENUE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF CLYDE EDWARD BRADEN
DOCKET NUMBER 92271-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of CLYDE EDWARD BRADEN, who died Feb. 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 24th day of March, 2026.

ESTATE OF CLYDE EDWARD BRADEN

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
WENDI MICHELLE BRADEN
127 OXFORD LANDING DRIVE
GEORGETOWN, KY 40324

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JANICE L. BROWN
DOCKET NUMBER 92264-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JANICE L. BROWN, who died Oct. 8, 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 26th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF JANICE L. BROWN

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JAMI LYN WARD
2017 KNOLL TREE DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932

JAMES CLINTON BROWN
636 GULFWOOD ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF KATHRYN V. CHASTANG
DOCKET NUMBER 92230-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of KATHRYN V. CHASTANG, who died November 5, 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 26th day of March, 2026.

ESTATE OF KATHRYN V. CHASTANG

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
CHERYL D. CABBIL
10206 THIMBLE FIELDS DR.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

BRENDEN S. MORIARTY, ATTORNEY
1111 N. NORTHSHORE DR., SUITE S700
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF SANGKOOK CHOI
DOCKET NUMBER 92278-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of MARCH, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of SANGKOOK CHOI, who died Feb. 3, 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 24th day of March, 2026.

ESTATE OF SANGKOOK CHOI

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
CHONGLON CHOI
9018 CANDLEWOOD DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ANGELA CLENDENING
DOCKET NUMBER 92247-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of MARCH, 2026, letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of ANGELA CLENDENING, who died June 8, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non­resident, 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 date of the publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date this 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 25th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF ANGELA CLENDENING

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
WAYNE CLENDENING
8346 SHOREGATE LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37938

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF CHARLES DENNIS GRAVES
DOCKET NUMBER 92109-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of CHARLES DENNIS GRAVES, who died DECEMBER 21, 2025, 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 27th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF CHARLES DENNIS GRAVES

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
CHERRI VAIL
4164 WARD COVE DRIVE
NICEVILLE, FL 32587

KELSEY R. REILLY, ATTORNEY
800 S. GAY STREET, #1400
KNOXVILLE, TN 37929

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ELIZABETH D. JOHNSON
DOCKET NUMBER 92261-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of ELIZABETH D. JOHNSON, who died January 9, 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 25th day of March, 2026.

ESTATE OF ELIZABETH D. JOHNSON

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
SALLY JOHNSON SHARP
422 HARDWICK DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923

FRED J. JOHNSON, JR.
1633 BOTSFORD DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

BRENDEN S. MORIARTY, ATTORNEY
1111 N. NORTHSHORE DR., STE. S700
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF PATRICIA FAYE JONES
DOCKET NUMBER 92238-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of PATRICIA FAYE JONES, who died Dec. 7, 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 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 date of the 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 27 day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF PATRICIA FAYE JONES

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
DANIELE KEITH, ADMINISTRATRIX
4703 DEVON SPRINGS WAY, APT. 1908
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DEANE S. KISER
DOCKET NUMBER 92266-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of DEANE S. KISER, who died Jan. 13, 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 25th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF DEANE S. KISER

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
SHARON WILLIAMS
2091 WATT CEMETERY RD.
LOUDON, TN 37774

TIMOTHY KISER
1928 CHESTNUT GROVE RD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF KATHERINE ELLEN LONG
DOCKET NUMBER 92301-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of KATHERINE ELLEN LONG, who died December 15, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non­resident, 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 26th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF KATHERINE ELLEN LONG

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MACKENZIE SHAYE WALLACE
597 SEMINOLE AVENUE, APT. D
ATLANTA, GA 30307

JON MCMURRAY JOHNSON, ATTORNEY
10413 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ROBERT A. MCGEE
DOCKET NUMBER 92225-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of ROBERT A. MCGEE, who died Feb. 6, 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 date of the 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 27 day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF ROBERT A. MCGEE

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
CHARLES M. MCGEE, EXECUTOR
9009 GNARLED PINE LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

LISA W. GAMMELTOFT, ATTORNEY
110 COGDILL ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF SHIRLEY A. PATTERSON
DOCKET NUMBER 92181-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of SHIRLEY A. PATTERSON, who died October 26, 2025, 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 11th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF SHIRLEY A. PATTERSON

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
STEPHEN L. PATTERSON
1350 YARNELL STATION BLVD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932

BRADLEY S. LEWIS, ATTORNEY
10413 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF LORI KATHERINE PETTWAY
DOCKET NUMBER 92231-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of MARCH, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of LORI KATHERINE PETTWAY, who died on December 23, 2025, were issued to the referenced Personal Representative 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 above­named 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 creditors 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 the (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.
This the 26th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF LORI KATHERINE PETTWAY

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
ROBERT PETTWAY
1168 LAKESHORE DRIVE
NEW LONDON, NC 28127

DONALD J. FARINATO, ATTORNEY
445 S. GAY STREET, SUITE 401
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF SHEILA PITT POWER
DOCKET NUMBER 92233-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of SHEILA PITT POWER, who died Jan. 14, 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 date of the 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 27 day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF SHEILA PITT POWER

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
THOMAS E. POWER, JR., EXECUTOR
4513 BRITTANY HILLS WAY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37938
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MARY ANN SCHMITTOU
DOCKET NUMBER 92207-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of MARY ANN SCHMITTOU, who died Dec. 19, 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 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 date of the 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 27 day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF MARY ANN SCHMITTOU

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
ERIC SCHMITTOU, EXECUTOR
3522 NEWPORT PARK WAY
LOUISVILLE, TN 37777

KATHERINE S. GOODNER, ATTORNEY
1111 N. NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE S-700
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DARREN LLOYD SCHMITZ
DOCKET NUMBER 92274-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of DARREN LLOYD SCHMITZ, who died Feb. 14, 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 26th day of March, 2026.

ESTATE OF DARREN LLOYD SCHMITZ

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
BRIAN HENRY DAVISON
819 SUNNYDALE ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MARILYN SUE MACKLEY SMITH
DOCKET NUMBER 92272-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of MARILYN SUE MACKLEY SMITH, who died Jan. 2, 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 25th day of March, 2026.

ESTATE OF MARILYN SUE MACKLEY SMITH

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JOSEPH ALLEN MACKLEY
2516 BRIGHTON FARMS BLVD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DOROTHY ANN SMITH
DOCKET NUMBER 92276-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of MARCH, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of DOROTHY ANN SMITH, who died Jan. 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 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 26th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF DOROTHY ANN SMITH

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
ANTWONE BROWN
2630 LARKWOOD LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF LEE ROY WARD
DOCKET NUMBER 92244-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of MARCH, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of LEE ROY WARD, who died February 7, 2026 were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non­resident, 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 25th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF LEE ROY WARD

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
TONETTE WARD
131 ABBY LANE
JACKSBORO, TN 37757

REBECCA BELL JENKINS, ATTORNEY
9724 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 202
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF SANDRA M. WIESE
DOCKET NUMBER 92298-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of SANDRA M. WIESE, who died December 7, 2025, 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 25th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF SANDRA M. WIESE

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JOHN MCLAREN WIESE
LEE ANN WIESE THOMPSON

DANIEL F. WILKINS, ATTORNEY
7632 GLEASON DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF BETHANY M. WILLIAMS
DOCKET NUMBER 92082-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of BETHANY M. WILLIAMS, who died September 13, 2025, 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 25th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF BETHANY M. WILLIAMS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
COURTNEY WILLIAMS MOORE
1232 HAMSTEAD COURT
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

MICHAEL R. CROWDER, ATTORNEY
550 W. MAIN STREET, FOURTH FLOOR
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JULIE ANN YAGER
DOCKET NUMBER 92307-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration) in respect of the Estate of JULIE ANN YAGER, who died on November 30, 2025, 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 26th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF JULIE ANN YAGER

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
PATRICIA A. WEBB
119 ASHFORD LANE
LENOIR CITY, TN 37772

DANIEL F. WILKINS, ATTORNEY
7632 GLEASON DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JESSIE RUTH ALLEN
DOCKET NUMBER 92336-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of APRIL, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of JESSIE RUTH ALLEN, who died December 15, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured and 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 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 6th day of APRIL, 2026.

ESTATE OF JESSIE RUTH ALLEN

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
BESSIE CAMPBELL
2239 DUBLIN DRIVE
MARYVILLE, TN 37803

MELISSA WORTLEY LAWING, ATTORNEY
3715 POWERS STREET
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF RICHARD G. ANDERSON
DOCKET NUMBER 92279-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of MARCH, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of RICHARD G. ANDERSON, who died on February 4, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non­resident, 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) below, 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 27 day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF RICHARD G. ANDERSON

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
DENISE M. ANDERSON
409 KITUWAH TRAIL
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

KEELEY N. MORTON, ATTORNEY
900 SOUTH GAY STREET, 9TH FLOOR
P. O. BOX 900
KNOXVILLE, TN 37901-0900

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF PATRICIA W. ARNOLD
DOCKET NUMBER 91781-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of APRIL, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of PATRICIA W. ARNOLD, who died on June 05, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non­resident, 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) below, 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 2 day of APRIL, 2026.

ESTATE OF PATRICIA W. ARNOLD

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
STEPHEN GRADY ARNOLD
1500 BOTSFORD DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

AMY ARNOLD CARTER
1424 KNIGHTSBRIDGE DR.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

O. E. SCHOW, IV, ATTORNEY
900 SOUTH GAY STREET, 9TH FLOOR
P. O. BOX 900
KNOXVILLE, TN 37901-0900

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF LOUISE S. BARTLETT
DOCKET NUMBER 92269-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of LOUISE S. BARTLETT, who died Feb. 11, 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 date of the 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 27 day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF LOUISE S. BARTLETT

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MICHAEL A. BARTLETT, EXECUTOR
12401 BUTTERMILK ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF GLORIA K. BELL
DOCKET NUMBER 91663-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of APRIL, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of GLORIA K. BELL, who died on September 28, 2025, 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 the first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.
This the 8th day of APRIL, 2026.

ESTATE OF GLORIA K. BELL

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
ANGELA D. RIDGELL
1525 WHITOWER DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

G . MADISON ROBERTS, ATTORNEY
422 S. GAY STREET, SUITE 302
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF PRISCILLA WHITE BLANTON
DOCKET NUMBER 92308-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of PRISCILLA WHITE BLANTON, who died Feb. 3, 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 27 day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF PRISCILLA WHITE BLANTON

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
BENJAMIN D. BLANTON, CO-EXECUTOR
701 TAYLOR STREET
NASHVILLE, TN 37208

JANELLE BLANTON, CO-EXECUTOR
2012 FAIRMONT BLVD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917

COURTNEY D. SCOLLARD, ATTORNEY
10004 MEADOW VISTA CIRCLE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DINAH FAYE WHITTAKER BLONDELL
DOCKET NUMBER 92285-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of MARCH, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of DINAH FAYE WHITTAKER BLONDELL, who died February 2, 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 above­named 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 date of the 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 MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF DINAH FAYE WHITTAKER BLONDELL

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MATTHEW W. BLONDELL, EXECUTOR
3112 LINDEN AVENUE,
KNOXVILLE, TN 37914

R. JAREK HALL, ATTORNEY
1019 ORCHID DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37912

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF FAYE LAKEY COLE
DOCKET NUMBER 92259-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of FAYE LAKEY COLE, who died Nov. 29, 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 27th day of March, 2026.

ESTATE OF FAYE LAKEY COLE

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
CHERYL CASON
8728 S. NORTHSHORE DR.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

JAMES CHUBER
3407 ROYAL CREST DR.
CHARLOTTE, NC 28210

LAUREN S. BROWN, ATTORNEY
110 COGDILL RD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DONALD KEIR DOUGALL
DOCKET NUMBER 92260-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of DONALD KEIR DOUGALL, who died Dec. 14, 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 this 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 31st day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF DONALD KEIR DOUGALL

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
SHAWNA DOUGALL COX
3924 SHIPWATCH LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

BROOKE GIVENS, ATTORNEY
110 COGDILL ROAD,
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF PHYLLIS FERGUSON
DOCKET NUMBER 92252-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of MARCH, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of PHYLLIS FERGUSON, who died November 8, 2025, 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 above­named 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 date of the 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 24th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF PHYLLIS FERGUSON

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
GARY ALLEN GRAYBEAL, EXECUTOR
4204 LANDON DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921

PATRICK R. MCKENRICK, ATTORNEY
1019 ORCHID DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37912

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JIMMIE EUGENE GORDON
DOCKET NUMBER 92250-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of JIMMIE EUGENE GORDON, who died January 23, 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 above­named 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 25th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF JIMMIE EUGENE GORDON

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
BELINDA D. FERRELL
7480 RAVENCREST LANE
CORRYTON, TN 37721

MELINDA BUCK BROWN, ATTORNEY
162 TALMEDA RD.
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF NANCY LEWIS GRAHAM
DOCKET NUMBER 91994-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of APRIL, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of NANCY LEWIS GRAHAM, who died November 9, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured and 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 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 2 day of APRIL, 2026.

ESTATE OF NANCY LEWIS GRAHAM

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
MICHAEL D. GRAHAM
106 ACORN DRIVE
DICKSON, TN 37055

MELISSA WORTLEY LAWING, ATTORNEY
3715 POWERS STREET
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ROBERT BEN LEWIS
DOCKET NUMBER 92258-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of APRIL, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of ROBERT BEN LEWIS, who died December 12, 2025, 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 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 APRIL, 2026.

ESTATE OF ROBERT BEN LEWIS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
REGINA SMITH
7517 S. WHISPERING OAK CIRCLE
POWELL, TN 37849

R. ALEXANDER JOHNSON, ATTORNEY
150 COURT AVE.
SEVIERVILLE,TN 37862

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF NORMA WEATHERLY MIKELS
DOCKET NUMBER 92204-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of MARCH, 2026, Letters Testamentary (or Letters of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of NORMA WEATHERLY MIKELS, who died January 16 , 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non­resident, 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 24th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF NORMA WEATHERLY MIKELS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JAMES RICHARD MIKELS
6122 GALLANT LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918

JAMES T. NORMAND, ATTORNEY
P. O. BOX 6197
OAK RIDGE, TN 37831

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF PATRICK CARROLL MOORE
DOCKET NUMBER 92108-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of MARCH, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of PATRICK CARROLL MOORE, who died Sept. 20, 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 31st day of March, 2026.

ESTATE OF PATRICK CARROLL MOORE

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
TABATHA KNIGHT, CO-ADMINISTRATOR
627 ISLAND FORD ROAD
ROCKY TOP, TN 37769

JENNIFER MOORE, CO-ADMINISTRATOR
1409 LAKESHIRE DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

NEVA M. FOUST, ATTORNEY
4641 CHAMBLISS AVENUE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DENISE PEIRCE
DOCKET NUMBER 92312-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of DENISE PEIRCE, who died February 10, 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 31st day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF DENISE PEIRCE

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
LISA MARIE PEIRCE
329 WOODLAND TRACE DRIVE
FARRAGUT, TN 37934

JON MCMURRAY JOHNSON, ATTORNEY
10413 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF LULA C. POWELL
DOCKET NUMBER 91054-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of LULA C. POWELL, who died April 22, 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 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 date of the 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 31st day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF LULA C. POWELL

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
ALLWYN V. POWELL
1937 SAXTON AVENUE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37915

KENNETH W. HOLBERT, ATTORNEY
402 CLYDE STREET
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF NELLIE B. PRATER
DOCKET NUMBER 92200-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of NELLIE B. PRATER, who died January 3, 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 24th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF NELLIE B. PRATER

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JAMES S. PRATER
246 MILLER RD.
CLINTON, TN 37716

CURTIS W. ISABELL, ATTORNEY
251 SHORT ST.
CLINTON, TN 37716

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MARK EDWARD RAMSEY
DOCKET NUMBER 92333-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of APRIL, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of MARK EDWARD RAMSEY, who died November 23, 2025, 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 6th day of APRIL, 2026.

ESTATE OF MARK EDWARD RAMSEY

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
AUSTIN RAMSEY
7324 COATBRIDGE LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37924

M. CATHERINE WARMBROD, ATTORNEY
10805 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JANET CAROL SAMON
DOCKET NUMBER 92286-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of MARCH, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of JANET CAROL SAMON, who died on December 22, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by Chancery Court for Knox County, Tennessee, Probate Division. 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) month s 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 24th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF JANET CAROL SAMON

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
AMAYA SAMON
177 LISAS WAY,
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830

L. ERIC EBBERT, ATTORNEY
BRENT BAXLEY, ATTORNEY
9145 CROSS PARK DRIVE, STE. 103
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF PATRICIA FREELS SAUL
DOCKET NUMBER 92309-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of MARCH, 2026, letters of testamentary in respect of the Estate of PATICIA FREELS SAUL, who died February 17, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Knox County Probate Court. 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 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 MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF PATRICIA FREELS SAUL

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MARTHA FREELS PACK
324 WINDHAM HILL RD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934

KIMBERLY SEALS, ATTORNEY
110 COGDILL ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF NORMA JEAN STOOKSBURY
DOCKET NUMBER 92318-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of APRIL, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of NORMA JEAN STOOKSBURY, who died January 22, 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 above­named 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 6th day of APRIL, 2026.

ESTATE OF NORMA JEAN STOOKSBURY

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
KIMBERLY S. HAASE
331 BOYER ROAD
ANDERSONVILLE, TN 37705

LISA A. THOMAS
1120 PANORAMA DRIVE
MARYVILLE, TN 37801

ROBERT G. STOOKSBURY
3026 JOHNSTON ROAD
LOUISVILLE, TN 37777

BRADLEY H. HODGE, ATTORNEY
900 SOUTH GAY STREET, SUITE 2100
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF SARA R. SUAREZ
DOCKET NUMBER 91998-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of SARA R. SUAREZ, who died December 14, 2025, 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 24th day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF SARA R. SUAREZ

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
STEVEN ALLEN
3217 DIVISION STREET
EASTON, PA 18045

KEITH H. BURROUGHS, ATTORNEY
900 S. GAY STREET, 14TH FLOOR
P. O. BOX 2047
KNOXVILLE, TN 37901
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JACKIE C. TAYLOR, JR.
DOCKET NUMBER 92239-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JACKIE C. TAYLOR, JR., who died Jan. 13, 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 27th day of March, 2026.

ESTATE OF JACKIE C. TAYLOR, JR.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
CRYSTAL D. TAYLOR
7509 BERKSHIRE BLVD.
POWELL, TN 37849

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF STEPHANIE M. WALKER
DOCKET NUMBER 92277-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of MARCH, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of STEPHANIE M. WALKER who died Feb. 13, 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 this 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 27 day of MARCH, 2026.

ESTATE OF STEPHANIE M. WALKER

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
ROBERT M. WALKER, EXECUTOR
7826 HOLLYBROOK COURT
POWELL, TN 37849

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DIANA JO WEST
DOCKET NUMBER 92146-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of MARCH, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of DIANA JO WEST, who died Oct. 28, 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 27th day of March, 2026.

ESTATE OF DIANA JO WEST

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
SHAWNNA JEAN KETTLEMAN
2626 SWEEPING RAIN LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37931

misc. Notices

Legal Section 94

Knox County will receive bids for the following items and services:
BID 3729, ROLL-OFF HAULING SERVICES, Due 5/13/26
RFP 3735, SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELING SUPPORT, Due 5/13/26
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.

Public Notice

Request for Bids – KCDC, the Public Housing Authority for Knoxville & Knox County, posts all of its solicitations at www.kcdc.org/procurement. Click on ‘Open Solicitations’ and follow the link.

PUBLIC NOTICE

To whom it may concern:
Admiral Communities Home Sale LLC is seeking to claim ownership of a mobile home located at 2139 Dougs Way, Heiskell, TN 37754. The mobile home appears to be abandoned, and the last known occupant or owner is unknown or has not responded to contact attempts.
Any party who believes they have a legal claim of ownership or interest in this mobile home must contact Admiral Communities Home Sales LLC within 10 days of this notice’s last publication. Failure to respond within this timeframe may result in the mobile home being declared abandoned and claimed by Admiral Communities Home Sales LLC under applicable Tennessee law.
To assert a claim or obtain more information, please contact:

Admiral Communities Home Sales LLC
Phone: 865-427-5009
Email: sheri@admiralcommunities.com
Mail: PO Box 22284, Knoxville TN 37933

This notice will be published for two (2) consecutive weeks in The Knoxville Focus newspaper. Publication dates: 4/13 and 4/20/2026.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

The owners and/or lienholders of the following vehicles are hereby notified of their rights to pay all charges and reclaim said vehicles being held at the lot of East Tennessee Truck Repair. Failure to reclaim these vehicles will be deemed a waiver of all rights and titles along with consent to dispose of said vehicles at a public auction held on April 28, 2026, at 6221 Old Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924. Vehicles will be sold “AS IS” and make no warranty as to condition or title.
2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
VIN # – 1FUJGLDR3HLHW7003 (CT TRAILS EXPRESS, LLC / LAKE EQUIPMENT LEASING, INC)

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

The owner and /or lien holders of the following vehicle is hereby notified of their rights to pay all charges and reclaim said vehicle being held at 701 Cooper St., Knoxville, TN 37917. Failure to reclaim this vehicle will be deemed a waiver of all rights, title, and consent to dispose of said vehicle at public auction on April 20, 2026 at 701 Cooper St., Knoxville, TN 37917.
1. ‘04 CHEVY EXPRESS 1GBHG31V341184123 PROMINENT CHAPTERS CORP.
2. ‘07 FORD 500 1FAHP24157G143501 DEREK WEAVER
3. ‘21 KIA SOUL KNDJ23AU2M7790271 CAYLA BLAIR / CREDIT ACCEPTANCE
4. ‘08 SUBARU FORESTER JF1SG66668H731540 DUSTIN or LORNA KELLY
5. ‘21 KIA FORTE 3KPF24AD0ME333745 ACTION CAR RENTAL / 1ST SOURCE BANK
6. ‘03 MERCEDES C32 WDBRF64J33F347429 MOKEY WILSON
7. ‘07 HONDA ACCORD 1HGCM72307A015864 SHERMAN STATUM
8. ‘06 NISSAN TITAN 1N6BA07A56N538397 GERARDO ARIAS
9. ‘04 INFINITY G35 JNKCV51F44M703550 JOHNNY SANDS
10. ‘01 DODGE RAM 1B7HF16Y61S129175 SIMON FLOWERS / TITLEMAX
11. ‘06 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 4A3AK34T16E012655 ALEX HUEZO / TITLEMAX
12. ‘18 KIA FORTE 3KPFL4A70JE188564 KYLIE CLAWSON
13. ‘18 KIA FORTE 3KPFK4A78JE273784 MICHAEL MOWDY / CHRISTINA THAXTON
14. ‘09 TOYOTA MATRIX 2T1KE40E19C008558 JAIME CEPEDA
15. ‘15 INFINITY Q50 JN1BV7AP2FM348644 LADONNA LOYD / ROBERT RANDLE
16. ‘02 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER JTEGF21A720047962 TYLER HEMRY