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

FORECLOSURE NOTICES

 

 

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

 

WHEREAS, 6125 RIVERVIEW, LLC, a Tennessee limited liability company, executed a Promissory Note payable to HRD, LLC in the original principal amount of $1,500,000.00, dated April 11, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as the “Note”), which Note is more fully described in and secured by a Deed of Trust dated April 14, 2025, to Derek L. Spratley, Trustee, and is of record as Instrument No. 202505210061502 in the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee, to which reference is here made (the “Deed of Trust”); and

WHEREAS, HRD, LLC, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Deed of Trust, and for reasons sufficient to HRD, LLC, removed the original Trustee, Derek L. Spratley, and appointed Gregory C. Logue, a resident of Sevier County, Tennessee, as Substitute Trustee on the 5th day of June, 2026, pursuant to an Appointment of Substitute Trustee of record at Instrument No. 202606120072019, in the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, HRD, LLC has demanded the real property described in the Deed of Trust be advertised and sold in satisfaction of said lien and HRD, LLC has ordered the sale of the below described property in satisfaction of the amount secured by said Deed of Trust and any costs legally accruing in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Note and Deed of Trust.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, GREGORY C. LOGUE, Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon me in said Deed of Trust, will on July 31, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., prevailing time, at the front entrance of the Knox County City-County Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee, and in front of the Small Assembly Room, where foreclosures are customarily conducted, will offer for sale to the highest and best bidder for cash and free from the right of homestead, equity of redemption, and statutory right of redemption, all of which have been expressly waived by grantor as provided in said Deed of Trust, certain real property described in Knox County, Tennessee, more particularly described as follows, to wit:

SITUATED in the Eighth (8th) Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, and described in three tracts adjoining each other as follows:

TRACT I:

LYING on the southeast side of Holston River, and lying North of the new concrete bridge at the old Armstrong or Ruggles Ferry and being a part of the E. E. Foglesong property conveyed to him on July 8, 1927, by deed of record in Deed Book 449, page 35, in the Knox County Register’s Office, and being more fully described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point in the center of the new highway leading from Knoxville to Dandridge at the low water mark on the southeast side of Holston River; thence with the centerline of said highway, North 64 deg. East, 614 feet to a point in the center of said highway, East of end of the new bridge; thence North 65 1/2 deg. East, 557 feet to a point in the center of said highway opposite the west side of a private road leading North; thence North 75 1/4 deg. East, with a right hand curve straight line of which is 547 feet to a point in the center of a road opposite an iron post on which is designated FAP 228-B; thence South 83 1/2 deg. East, 423 feet to a point in the center of said highway and in the old line of the original tract; thence leaving the highway, North 11 deg. West, 478 feet to an iron pipe driven in the ground on top of ridge; thence along the top of the ridge, North 61 3/4 deg. East, 690 feet to a maple on top of ridge; thence North 33 deg. East, 370 feet to a stake; thence North 3 deg. 40 min. East, 408 feet to a stake; thence South 83 deg. 5 min. West, 650 feet to a stone; thence South 53 deg. 5 min. West, 720 feet to an iron pipe at a beach; thence South 41 deg. West, with Miller’s line, 850 feet to a stone; thence South 60 3/4 deg. West, 1353 feet to the Holston River at low water mark near a leaning willow; thence South 33 deg. East, 260 feet to a stake at low water mark; thence South 26 ½ deg. East, along low water mark line, 120 feet to the point of beginning, containing 42 acres, more or less.

TRACT II:

LYING on the south side of the Holston River six miles Northeast of Knoxville and bounded as follows:

BEGINNING at a stake on the south bank of said river which stands 36 ½ poles North 35 1/4 deg. West from a large hackberry tree near to and above the ferry landing; thence North 57 1/4 deg. East, 82 poles to a stake 11 feet, South 57 deg. East, from a walnut tree; thence North 39 deg. 50 min. East, 51 poles to a beech tree standing on a divide of the ridge; thence North 51 deg. 40 min. East, 44 poles to a stake 2 feet North of a white oak on the north side of a hollow; thence North 82 deg. East, 37 poles to a stake in Sherrods line on top of a spur of a ridge; thence with Sherrods’ line, North 3 deg. East, 16 1/2 poles to the bank of the Holston River; thence down the same as it meanders to the beginning, containing 84 1/4 acres, more or less.

THERE IS ALSO CONVEYED HEREWITH a right-of-way to the public road of 12 feet in width making a walnut tree that stands on top of the hill 50 poles from the river near the first line described above, and the western side of the corn crib, the eastern side of boundary of the right-of-way.

The above description follows the survey made by R. A. J. Armstrong in December 1987.

TRACT III:

BEGINNING at a stake in the center of the new highway built as F.A.P. 228-B, approximately a half mile east of the new concrete bridge crossing the Holston River, said point being in the eastern line of lands now owned by Dr. H. W. Atchley and wife, Mae Blalock Atchley; thence North 14 1/4 deg. West (recently surveyed North 12 1/2 deg. West) 476 feet to an iron pipe driven in ground on top of ridge, corner with Dr. Herbert W. Atchley and wife; thence North 60 deg. 20 min. East, 690 feet to a white maple on the extreme top of said ridge; thence South 24 deg. 25 min. East, 775 (approximate) feet to the center of said new paved highway, said line passing through an iron pipe drive in the north edge of said highway; thence with the centerline of new paved highway, 800 feet, more or less, to the beginning.

THERE IS EXCLUDED from the above described property any property previously conveyed from said tracts by Ralph K. Moore, Patricia P. Moore or Ralph K. Moore, II, including, but not limited to, conveyances to Michael Schaad of record in Deed Book 2270, page 47; East Knoxville Partners, L.P., of record in Deed Book 2276, page 1191, as rerecorded in Deed Book 2277, page 780; East Knoxville Partners, L.P., of record in Deed Book 2231, page 994; State of Tennessee by Instrument No. 200112270052206; Highway 70-AZN04 LTD by Instrument No. 200607140004178; CNL APF Partners, L.P., of record in Deed Book 2288, page 1060; Racetrac Petroleum, Inc., of record in Deed Book 2266, page 606; and Ethanol Corporation of record in Deed Book 2001, page 705, all in the Knox County Register’s Office.

ALSO INCLUDED in the above-described tracts but excluded here from are the portions of the property more particularly described in the deeds of record in Instrument Number 200606010101300, Instrument Number 200606010101301, Instrument Number 200607140004178, Instrument Number 200901050041530 and Instrument Number 200904210067318, all in the Knox County Register’s Office.

TRACTS I, II AND III BEING the same property conveyed to 6125 Riverview, LLC, by Ralph K. Moore, II, dated April 14, 2025, recorded in Instrument No. 202505210061500, in the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee.

TRACT IV:

SITUATED in the Eighth (8th) Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, without the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville, being a tract of land more fully described as follows:

BEGINNING at an iron pin in the north right of way of Asheville Highway, said iron pin being distant in a Westerly direction 940 feet, more or less, from the point of intersection of said Asheville Highway and Rich Road, said iron pin also being corner to property of John W. Fawver; thence from said beginning iron pin and along the right of way of Asheville Highway, South 83 deg. 30 min. West362.00 feet to an iron pin corner to property of Ralph K. Moore; thence along the Moore boundary, North 23 deg. 18 min. West 240.79 feet to an iron pipe; thence continuing along a fence line boundary to Moore, North 22 deg. 59 min. West 427.84 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 31 deg. 52 min. East 368.61 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 3 deg. 59 min. East 168.80 feet to an iron pin corner to John W. Fawver; thence along the Fawver boundary, South 31 deg. 52 min. East 458.76 feet to an iron pin; thence South 14 deg. 40 min. East 698.49 feet to an iron pin in the north right of way of Asheville Highway, the place of beginning; containing approximately 8.195 acres.

TRACT IV BEING the same property conveyed to 6125 Riverview, LLC, by JDK Properties, LLC, a Tennessee Limited Liability Company, dated April 21, 2025, recorded in Instrument 202505210061501, in the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee.

SEE ALSO Deed of Trust in favor of HRD, LLC of record at Instrument No. 202505210061502 in the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee. 

The best street address for Tracts I, II and III is 6125 Riverview Crossing Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37924.

The best street address for Tracts IV is 6401 Asheville Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37924.

2026 Knox County property taxes are a lien but are not yet due or payable.  

Others who may have an interest in the property subject to this sale are as follows:

1. Deed of Trust of record at Instrument No. 202505210061503, dated April 14, 2025, securing debt including note for $6,500,000.00 to Ralph K. Moore, II.
2. Notice of Lien Lis Pendens, dated September 30, 2025, against 6125 Riverview, LLC, filed by Stephen Hunley and Conard Hunley, recorded in Instrument No. 202510010019363, in the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee.
3. Subject to right-of-way to the public road of 12 feet in width making a walnut tree that stands on top of the hill 50 poles from the river near the first line described above and the western side of the corn crib, the eastern side of boundary of the right-of-way.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day and time certain, without further publication and in accordance with the law, upon announcement of said adjournment on the day and time and place of sale set forth above.

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plan or plat; any unpaid taxes that exist as a lien against the property; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any matters of record not terminated by the foreclosure; any statutory rights of redemption not otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; and any prior liens or encumbrances that may exist against the property.  This sale is also subject to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.  Proceeds of this sale will first be applied to the discharge of the costs and charges of executing this Trust, including attorney’s fees; next to all indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust; and next the balance, if any, shall be paid to those legally entitled thereto. 

This is the 30th day of June, 2026.  Published in the Knoxville Focus on July 6, 2026, July 13, 2026, and July 20, 2026.  Sale on July 31, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

Pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5-101(a)(2), information regarding this Notice can be found at www.BetterChoiceNotices.com.

This notice will run for three (3) weeks in The Knoxville Focus newspaper, run dates July 6, July 13 and July 20, 2026, and will be posted online at www.knoxfocus.com, www.tnpublicnotice.com and www.foreclosurestn.com for a minimum 20 continuous days beginning July 6, 2026.

 

Gregory C. Logue

GREGORY C. LOGUE, Substitute Trustee

WOOLF, McCLANE, BRIGHT,

ALLEN & CARPENTER, PLLC

Suite 900, 900 S. Gay Street

P.O. Box 900

Knoxville, Tennessee 37901-0900

(865) 215-1000

 

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by authority of the Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”) executed by Dustin Lee May in favor of Russell E. Roberson, Trustee, dated August 5, 2022 and recorded as Instrument No. 202208080008981 in the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness due to the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, which has become due and payable by virtue of default in the Deed of Trust on the Property hereinafter described; and Urbanaire, LLC, the true and lawful owner and holder of said indebtedness (“Lender”), having exercised its option to declare the indebtedness due and payable and having made demand for foreclosure pursuant to the Deed of Trust; I, the undersigned, acting under the authority as Substitute Trustee for the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, will be at the north entrance of the City-County Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee, on the 31st day of July, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time, to sell the Property to the highest and best bidder, in bar of all rights waived by said Deed of Trust, the following described real Property (the “Property”):

SITUATED in the Second (2nd) Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee and within the 15th Ward of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and being parts of Lots 17 and 18, Block N. of Lake Park Springs Addition, as shown on the map of record in Map Cabinet A Slide 328-C in the Knox County Register of Deeds Office, and being bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at an iron pin in the southeastern line of Woodbine Avenue, said iron pin being distant 75 feet to the point of intersection of the southeastern line of Woodbine Avenue with the eastern line of Castle Street if said lines were extended to their intersecting point; thence from said Beginning point, North 49 deg. 00 min. East, 50 feet to an iron pin; thence South 41 deg. 0 min. East 140 feet to an iron pin; thence South 49 deg. 00 min. West, 50 feet to an iron pin; thence North 41 deg. 00 min. West, 140 feet to an iron pin, the point of Beginning, according to the survey of G. T. Trotter, Jr. dated July 15, 1968.

BEING the same property conveyed to Dustin Lee May by Warranty Deed from Urbanaire, LLC, dated August 5, 2022, of record as Instrument No. 202208080008979, in the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee.

 

TAX PARCEL:  082CG-003.00

BELIEVED STREET ADDRESS: 3106 Woodbine Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37914

CURRENT OWNER OF RECORD:   Dustin Lee May

 

The following parties may claim or have an interest in the above-referenced Property:  Dustin Lee May, 3106 Woodbine Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee 37914; DART Collateral Manager LLC, as beneficiary/nominee for AXEN Mortgage, DBA of NEXA Mortgage LLC, and Figure Lending LLC, under that certain Tennessee Open-End Deed of Trust of record as Instrument No. 202405160057140 in the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee.

The undersigned will sell and convey the Property only as Substitute Trustee.

The Property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” without representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation, warranties regarding the condition of the Property or the marketability of title, possession, quiet enjoyment, or fitness for a general or particular use or purpose. 

The Property will be sold subject to: all unpaid real property taxes and assessments; any prior or superior deeds of trust, liens, or encumbrances of record; all valid easements, restrictions, covenants, conditions, and matters of record; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency; the rights of any tenants in possession; and any matter that an accurate survey or inspection of the Property would disclose.

Lender reserves the right to bid, including by credit bid.  Any applicable notice requirements of T.C.A. § 35-5-101 and T.C.A. § 35-5-104 have been satisfied.

Bidding will close upon the Substitute Trustee’s acceptance of the highest and best bid, after which no further bids will be received.  The successful bidder (other than Lender, to the extent it bids all or part of its secured indebtedness) must pay a deposit of ten percent (10.0%) of the winning bid at the conclusion of the auction, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to “W. Michael Baisley, Substitute Trustee.”  No personal checks will be accepted.

The Substitute Trustee may, in his sole discretion, recess the sale for up to one (1) hour to allow the successful bidder to procure the required certified or cashier’s check. If the successful bidder fails to tender a certified or cashier’s check for the ten percent (10.0%) deposit within that time, the Substitute Trustee may, at the Lender’s direction and without further notice: (i) accept the next highest and best bid; or (ii) adjourn and reschedule the sale of the Property.

The balance of the purchase price must be paid to the Substitute Trustee in certified funds or by wire transfer of immediately available funds no later than 5:00 p.m. local time on the next business day immediately following the date of the sale. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE as to payment of the deposit and the balance of the purchase price.

The Substitute Trustee’s Deed will be delivered only upon receipt of the full purchase price in good funds. If the successful bidder fails to pay the balance in full within the time required, the deposit shall be forfeited and retained by the Substitute Trustee, and the Substitute Trustee may, at the Lender’s direction and without further notice: (i) accept the next highest and best bid; (ii) re-sell the Property at a subsequent sale, in which event the defaulting bidder shall remain liable for all additional costs and expenses of re-sale; or (iii) convey the Property to Lender.  A defaulting bidder shall thereafter have no interest in the Property or the forfeited deposit.

The right is reserved to adjourn, postpone, or continue 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 and in accordance with T.C.A. § 35-5-101(e).

The proceeds of the sale will be applied first to discharge the costs and charges of executing this trust, including attorney’s fees as permitted under the Deed of Trust; next, to all indebtedness remaining unpaid and secured by the Deed of Trust, including all principal, interest, and other amounts due and owing to Lender; and next, the balance, if any, shall be paid to those legally entitled thereto.

The Property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by Lender or the Substitute Trustee.  The sale may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time before the Substitute Trustee’s Deed is delivered to the purchaser.

This notice will run for three (3) weeks in The Knoxville Focus newspaper, run dates July 6, July 13 and July 20, 2026, and will be posted online at www.knoxfocus.com, www.tnpublicnotice.com and www.foreclosurestn.com for a minimum 20 continuous days beginning July 6, 2026.

 

 

1. Michael Baisley, Substitute Trustee

Long, Ragsdale & Waters, P.C.

1111 N. Northshore Drive, Suite S-700

Knoxville, Tennessee 37919

(865) 584-4040

 

 

court notices

 

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

 

TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOHN ROY BLALOCK, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DOROTHY E. THIGPEN, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EDWARD F. CURTIS AND ALVA JEAN CURTIS, J. DAVID THIGPEN

 

IN RE: JOSEPH E. THIGPEN

V.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOHN ROY BLALOCK, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DOROTHY E. THIGPEN, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EDWARD F. CURTIS AND ALVA JEAN CURTIS, J. DAVID THIGPEN

 

1. 212515-3

IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE

In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendants, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOHN ROY BLALOCK, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DOROTHY E. THIGPEN, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EDWARD F. CURTIS AND ALVA JEAN CURTIS, J. DAVID THIGPEN, 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 THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOHN ROY BLALOCK, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DOROTHY E. THIGPEN, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EDWARD F. CURTIS AND ALVA JEAN CURTIS, J. DAVID THIGPEN, it is ordered that said defendants, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOHN ROY BLALOCK, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DOROTHY E. THIGPEN, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EDWARD F. CURTIS AND ALVA JEAN CURTIS, J. DAVID THIGPEN, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Luke D. Durham 265 Brookview Centre Way, Suite 604, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a judgment 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 in the Knox County Chancery Court, Division III, at 400 W. Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.

This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks.

This 18th day of JUNE, 2026.

1. Scott Griswold

Clerk and Master

 

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

 

TO: INEZ JOHNSON AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF OSWALD EDWARD BOWLES AND WIFE, JUANITA HENDRICKS BOWLES, DECEASED, AND ALL PERSON UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE PETITION AS 1423 W. FIFTH AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37921

 

IN RE: MANUEL HUDSON

 V.

 INEZ JOHNSON AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF OSWALD EDWARD BOWLES AND WIFE,

 JUANITA HENDRICKS BOWLES, DECEASED, AND ALL PERSON UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY

 LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE PETITION AS 1423 W. FIFTH AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37921

 

1. 176605-1

IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE

In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendants, INEZ JOHNSON AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF OSWALD EDWARD BOWLES AND WIFE, JUANITA HENDRICKS BOWLES, DECEASED, AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE PETITION AS 1423 W. FIFTH AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37921, 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 INEZ JOHNSON AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF OSWALD EDWARD BOWLES AND WIFE, JUANITA HENDRICKS BOWLES, DECEASED, AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE PETITION AS 1423 W. FIFTH AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37921, it is ordered that said defendants, INEZ JOHNSON AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF OSWALD EDWARD BOWLES AND WIFE, JUANITA HENDRICKS BOWLES, DECEASED, AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE PETITION AS 1423 W. FIFTH AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37921, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Barbara Clark, 2415 East Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a judgment by default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor John F. Weaver in the Knox County Chancery Court, Division I, at 400 W. Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.

This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks.

This 18th day of JUNE, 2026.

1. Scott Griswold

Clerk and Master

 

ORDER OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

 

TO: BLAKE BRITTON

IN RE: DEPENDENT CHILD(REN)

BY: STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES, Petitioner

V.

BLAKE BRITTON, Respondent

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF PUTNAM COUNTY, TENNESSEE

FILE NO. 26-DN-13

The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a Petition to Declare Child(ren) Dependent and Neglected as to D.V.  It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you, BLAKE BRITTON, Respondent, because your whereabouts are unknown. You, BLAKE BRITTON, Respondent, are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Ivy Mayberry, Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children Services, 600 Hearthwood Ct., Cookeville, Tennessee 38506 an Answer to the Petition to Declare Child(ren) Dependent and Neglected filed by the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, within thirty (30) days of the last day of publication of this notice, and pursuant to Rule 39(e)(1) of the Tenn. R. Juv. P. you, BLAKE BRITTON, Respondent, must also appear in the Juvenile Court of Putnam County, Tennessee at Cookeville, Tennessee on the 22nd day of September, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., for the Hearing on the Petition to Declare Child(ren) Dependent and Neglected by the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services. If you fail to do so, a default judgment will be taken against you pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-117(n) and Rule 55 of the Tenn. R. of Civ. P. for the relief demanded in the Petition. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office, Cookeville, Tennessee.

This the 18 day of JUNE, 2026.

Jennifer Wilkerson

Court Clerk

Published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) weeks: July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2026.

 

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

 

TO: LAUREN KATHLEEN MAHANEY, Respondent

 

IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF MINOR CHILDREN A. D. P. W., DOB: 5/5021 and J. A. J. M., DOB: 5/30/22

 

BY: KATIE ANN MAHANEY, Petitioner

Vs.

LAUREN KATHLEEN MAHANEY and DANIEL FORREST WOOTEN, Respondents

 

No. 7308-1

 

IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE

The Petitioner, Katie Ann Mahaney, has filed a Petition for Adoption and for Termination

of Parental Rights concerning MINOR CHILDREN A. D. P. W., DOB: 5/5021 and J. A. J. M., DOB: 5/30/22. It appearing that ordinary process of law  cannot be served upon Respondents, LAUREN KATHLEEN MAHANEY because your whereabouts are unknown. Respondent, LAUREN KATHLEEN MAHANEY, is hereby ORDERED to serve upon Alex Brinson, an Attorney whose address is 2018 Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916, an Answer to the Petition filed by the Petitioner within thirty (30) days of the  last date  of  publication of this notice or appear personally in the Chancery Court of Knox County Tennessee, to personally answer the Petition for Adoption and for Termination of Parental Rights.

You may view and obtain a copy of this Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Knox County Chancery Court Clerk’s Office.

This notice  will  be published in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks.

This the 8th day of July, 2026.

 

Jessica L. Haun

Interim Clerk and Master

 

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

 

TO: LAUREN KATHLEEN MAHANEY and DEVON MOORE, Respondents

 

IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF MINOR CHILDREN J. L. D. M., DOB: 6/21/2023

 

BY: KATIE ANN MAHANEY, Petitioner

Vs.

LAUREN KATHLEEN MAHANEY and DANIEL FORREST WOOTEN and DEVON MOORE, Respondents

 

No. 7309-1

 

IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE

The Petitioner, Katie Ann Mahaney, has filed a Petition for Adoption and for Termination

of Parental Rights concerning J. L. D. M., DOB: 6/21/2023. It appearing that ordinary process of law  cannot be served upon Respondents, LAUREN KATHLEEN MAHANEY and DEVON MOORE because your whereabouts are unknown. Respondents, LAUREN KATHLEEN MAHANEY and DEVON MOORE, are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Alex Brinson, an Attorney whose address is 2018 Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916, an Answer to the Petition filed by the Petitioner within thirty (30) days of the  last date  of  publication of this notice or appear personally in the Chancery  Court of Knox County Tennessee, to personally answer the Petition for Adoption and for Termination of Parental Rights.

You may view and obtain a copy of this Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Knox County Chancery Court Clerk’s Office.

This notice  will  be published in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks.

This the 8th day of July, 2026.

 

Jessica L. Haun

Interim Clerk and Master

 

NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

 

TO: GINA VIVIANO

RE: SANTOS ENRIQUEZ SANCHEZ-YANEZ, Petitioner

Vs.

GINA VIVIANO, Respondent

 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE

DOCKET NO. 26-CV-151-III

 

TO THE RESPONDENT, GINA VIVIANO:

TAKE NOTICE that a Complaint for Absolute Divorce has been sought against you in the above-entitled action. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 31st day following the final publication of this notice which shall be on or about the 3rd day of August, 2026. Upon your failure to do so, Petitioner will seek relief in the form of a Judgement by Default and the relief requested in his initial Complaint for Absolute Divorce.

RESPONSE SHALL BE DIRECTED TO THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 125 Court Avenue, Suite 105E, Sevierville, TN 37862 and served upon Counsel for the Petitioner, Attorney DANNY C. GARLAND, 103 Suburban Road, Suite 202, Knoxville, TN 37923.

This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks: 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 & 8/3/2026.

This the 11th day of March, 2026.

Honorable Judge Jeff D. Rader

Sevier County Circuit Court

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF CONNIE DARLENE ADAMS

DOCKET NUMBER 92655-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of JUNE, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of CONNIE DARLENE ADAMS, who died February 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 26th day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF CONNIE DARLENE ADAMS

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

ARIEL DANIELLE ADAMS

141 STRAIT DRIVE

GRAY, TN 37615

 

AARON JOSEPH-JAMES ADAMS

4700 MCGINNIS ROAD

CORRYTON, TN 37721

 

THOMAS M. LEVEILLE, ATTORNEY

1111 N. NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE N-290

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF MARILYN B. BERRY

DOCKET NUMBER 92703-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of JUNE, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of MARILYN B. BERRY, who died May 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 30th day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF MARILYN B. BERRY

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

FRED O. BERRY, III

7154 GOVERNMENT FARM ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

 

KIMBERLIN B. BUCHANAN

7543 WIDOW FRENCH LANE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

 

EDWARD A. COX, JR., ATTORNEY

1111 N. NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE N-290

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF MARY MILDRED DOCKINS BOHANAN

DOCKET NUMBER 92698-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of MARY MILDRED DOCKINS BOHANAN, who died February 28, 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 JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF MARY MILDRED DOCKINS BOHANAN

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

JO ANN BOHANAN CHAMBERS

5009 AVIS LANE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37914

 

GAVIN A. SMELCER, ATTORNEY

900 S. GAY ST., SUITE 800

KNOXVILLE, TN 37902

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF ARVIN E. BROWN,

a.k.a. ARVIN EDWARD BROWN

DOCKET NUMBER 92093-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of JUNE, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of Estate of ARVIN E. BROWN, a.k.a. ARVIN EDWARD BROWN, who died December 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 29 day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF ARVIN E. BROWN,

a.k.a. ARVIN EDWARD BROWN

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

MARCUS E. BROWN

8109 HARMON ROAD

POWELL, TN 37849

 

MARIA N. BROWN-SAPP

12259 CHANNEL POINT DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

 

MARTIN T. BROWN

5591 HIGHWAY 31

THORN HILL, TN 37881

 

REBECCA BELL JENKINS, ATTORNEY

9724 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 202

KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF SHIRLEY ANNE CHESNEY

DOCKET NUMBER 92579-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of JUNE, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of SHIRLEY ANNE CHESNEY, who died January 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 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 JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF SHIRLEY ANNE CHESNEY

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

ARTHUR THOMAS MONCERET, III

7959 INTERVALE WAY

POWELL, TN 37849

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF JAMES ROBERT COLLINS

DOCKET NUMBER 92543-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of JUNE, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of JAMES ROBERT COLLINS, who died March 16, 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 29 day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF JAMES ROBERT COLLINS

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

JAMES ROBERT COLLINS, II

9664 PEBBLE CREEK BLVD.

SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485

 

CARIN C. BRIO, ATTORNEY

3217 GARDEN DRIVE, SUITE 1

KNOXVILLE, TN 37918

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF JERRY LEE CRESWELL

DOCKET NUMBER 92515-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of JUNE, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of JERRY LEE CRESWELL, 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 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 29 day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF JERRY LEE CRESWELL

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

PATRICIA COOK, ADMINISTRATRIX

164 OLD DANDRIDGE PIKE

STRAWBERRY PLAINS, TN 37871

 

MATT E. MILLER, ATTORNEY

859 EAST BROADWAY BLVD.

JEFFERSON CITY, TN 37760

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF BARBARA G. CUMMINGS

DOCKET NUMBER 92427-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 18 day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of BARBARA G. CUMMINGS, who died March 20, 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 18 day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF BARBARA G. CUMMINGS

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

GREGORY ALAN CUMMINGS, EXECUTOR

104 MOHAWK LANE

LOUDON, TN 37774

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF DIANE LARSON DERTHICK

DOCKET NUMBER 92633-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of JUNE, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of DIANE LARSON DERTHICK, who died March 10, 2026 were issued to the undersigned by the Knox Chancery Court, 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) 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 JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF DIANE LARSON DERTHICK

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

GERALD JAY DERTHICK, JR.

1605 EMERSON PARK DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

 

LAUREN S. BROWN, ATTORNEY

110 COGDILL ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF MARY ANTONIA FELICIANO

DOCKET NUMBER 92661-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of JUNE, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of MARY ANTONIA FELICIANO, who died February 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 29 day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF MARY ANTONIA FELICIANO

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

MARY F. MARTIN, EXECUTRIX

5305 YOSEMITE TRAIL

KNOXVILLE, TN 37909

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF PEGGY GREEN

DOCKET NUMBER 92433-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of JUNE, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of PEGGY GREEN, who died March 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 29 day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF PEGGY GREEN

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

ALBERT LEE GREEN

6209 MOORE ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

 

1. SUE WHITE, ATTORNEY

216 PHOENIX CT., SUITE D

SEYMOUR TN 37865

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF BARBARA N. JENKINS

DOCKET NUMBER 92657-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of BARBARA N. JENKINS, who died March 24, 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 29 day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF BARBARA N. JENKINS

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

JAMES MICHAEL JENKINS, EXECUTOR

4601 MILLERTOWN PIKE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37917

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF ROBERT A. JOSEPH

DOCKET NUMBER 92352-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of JUNE, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of ROBERT A. JOSEPH, who died January 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 16th day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF ROBERT A. JOSEPH

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

ROBERT ANTHONY JOSEPH, JR.

412 CUTLASS RD.

KNOXVILLE, TN 37934

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF WENDEL TODD MCALISTER

DOCKET NUMBER 92465-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of JUNE, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of WENDEL TODD MCALISTER, who died August 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 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 29 day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF WENDEL TODD MCALISTER

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

KARI MELISSA PHILLIPS

6330 PINE CONE DRIVE

DAYTON, OH 45449

 

EVAN M. NEWMAN, ATTORNEY

1. O. BOX 6

RUTLEDGE, TN 37861

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF RICHARD K. OWENS

DOCKET NUMBER 92022-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of JUNE, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of RICHARD K. OWENS, who died October 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 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 JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF RICHARD K. OWENS

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

JOAN M. COLLINS

1821 ROYAL HARBOR DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

 

EDWARD A. COX, JR., ATTORNEY

1111 N. NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE N-290

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF JANICE LYNN PEAVLER

DOCKET NUMBER 92683-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of JUNE, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of JANICE LYNN PEAVLER, who died April 26, 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 17th day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF JANICE LYNN PEAVLER

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

HOWARD EDWARD PEAVLER, JR.

149 CURLY OAKS DR.

CLYDE, NC 28721

 

REBECCA D. ABBOTT, ATTORNEY

118 HUXLEY RD., SUITE 7

KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF JANE CLARKSON PERLMUTTER

DOCKET NUMBER 92063-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JANE CLARKSON PERLMUTTER, who died November 30, 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 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 29 day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF JANE CLARKSON PERLMUTTER

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

SARAH COLBY, EXECUTRIX

300 W. RED BUD ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF GLORIA JEAN HOLT POWELL

DOCKET NUMBER 92571-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of JUNE, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of GLORIA JEAN HOLT POWELL, who died April 20, 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 29 day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF GLORIA JEAN HOLT POWELL

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

JOHN LEWIS POWELL, ADMINISTRATOR

10728 OLIVE GROVE LANE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37934

 

ANTHONY M. AVERY, ATTORNEY

140 COURT STREET

MAYNARDVILLE, TN 37807

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF BETTY JO PUGH

DOCKET NUMBER 92669-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of BETTY JO PUGH, who died October 18, 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 17th day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF BETTY JO PUGH

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

GARY A. PUGH

643 BROOME ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37909

 

NINA R. PUGH

3485 CEMETERY ROAD

AUBURN, KY 42206

 

ERIC BRADY PUGH

204 COGDILL ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

 

REBECCA BELL JENKINS, ATTORNEY

9724 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 202

KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF LARRY EDWARD SIMPSON, SR.

DOCKET NUMBER 92227-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of JUNE, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of LARRY EDWARD SIMPSON, SR., who died September 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 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 23rd day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF LARRY EDWARD SIMPSON, SR.

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

KIMBERLY ELAINE SIMPSON ROGERS;

516 TEXAS STREET

SEYMOUR, TN 37865

 

CHARLES AARON SIMPSON

2717 MAPLE BRANCH ROAD

SEVIERVILLE, TN 37876

 

DEREK SPRATLEY

448 N. CEDAR BLUFF ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37923

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF MARGARET M. SIMS

DOCKET NUMBER 92645-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect to the Estate of MARGARET M. SIMS, 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 posting); or

(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or

(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

This the 29 day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF MARGARET M. SIMS

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

ERIN E. (SIMS) TAYLOR

513 BROMLEY LANE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37923

 

1. ANDREW YORK, ATTORNEY

2701 KINGSTON PIKE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF DONNA LEE ANN WIDENER

DOCKET NUMBER 92607-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of JUNE, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of DONNA LEE ANN WIDENER, who died March 10, 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 29 day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF DONNA LEE ANN WIDENER

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

REBECCA MARLENE CARLILE, ADMINISTRATRIX

222 EAST NETHERLAND ROAD

COOKEVILLE, TN 38506

 

WILLIAM F. ROBERSON, JR., ATTORNEY

320 EAST BROAD STREET

COOKEVILLE, TN 38501

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF MARGARET WRIGHT

DOCKET NUMBER 92697-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of MARGARET WRIGHT, who died April 19, 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 26th day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF MARGARET WRIGHT

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

JEFFREY S. WRIGHT

1243 HEARTHSTONE LANE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37923

 

COURTNEY L. COX, ATTORNEY

4931 HOMBERG DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF BARBARA C. ADKINS

DOCKET NUMBER 92711-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 6 day of JULY, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of BARBARA C. ADKINS, who died March 8 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 6 day of JULY, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF BARBARA C. ADKINS

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

DANNY ADKINS, EXECUTOR

608 BARNSLEY ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37934

 

WILLIAM D. EDWARDS, ATTORNEY

1111 N. NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE S-700

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF DALE EDWIN BAESE

DOCKET NUMBER 92578-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 6 day of JULY, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of DALE EDWIN BAESE, who died July 31, 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 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 6 day of JULY, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF DALE EDWIN BAESE

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

KATHRYN B. BAESE, ADMINISTRATRIX

204 ANDERSON DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF JOHN BURR BASSEL, III

DOCKET NUMBER 92720-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of JULY, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of JOHN BURR BASSEL, III, who died June 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 2nd day of JULY, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF JOHN BURR BASSEL, III

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

DAWN WADSWORTH

9015 TEN MILE RD., APT. 102

KNOXVILLE, TN 37923

 

JOHN EDWIN BAUGH, ATTORNEY

4617 CHAMBLISS AVENUE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF PRISCILLA JOY BEETS

DOCKET NUMBER 92694-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of PRISCILLA JOY BEETS, who died on May 26, 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 JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF PRISCILLA JOY BEETS

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

GARY EARL BEETS

5805 CHAPMAN HIGHWAY

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

 

1. SUE WHITE, ATTORNEY

216 PHOENIX CT., SUITE D

SEYMOUR, TN 37865

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF ROBERT S. BLAKE

DOCKET NUMBER 92656-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of ROBERT S. BLAKE, who died April 21, 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 JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF ROBERT S. BLAKE

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

MEGAN B. BROOKS

1414 EDENBRIDGE DR.

ALCOA, TN 37701

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF STEVEN VICTOR BRODY

DOCKET NUMBER 92664-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of JUNE, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of STEVEN VICTOR BRODY, who died March 26, 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 JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF STEVEN VICTOR BRODY

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

PAMELA DORA BRODY

911 HEATHER WAY

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF THOMAS WILLIAM BRUCE

DOCKET NUMBER 92704-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 6 day of JULY, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of THOMAS WILLIAM BRUCE, who died on the 21st day of JANUARY, 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 6 day of JULY, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF THOMAS WILLIAM BRUCE

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

NANCY L. BRUCE

BEVERLY  PARK  PLACE HEALTH AND REHAB

5321 BEVERLY PARK CIRCLE, ROOM 333

KNOXVILLE, TN 37918

 

MAURICE W. GERARD, ATTORNEY

1. DAVID LIPSEY, ATTORNEY

1430 ISLAND HOME AVENUE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF LILLIAN J. DEFORD

DOCKET NUMBER 92695-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of LILLIAN J. DEFORD, who died May 13, 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 JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF LILLIAN J. DEFORD

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

1. CALVIN MARTIN

2022 ANTELOPE LANE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37932

 

CHRJSTOPHER W. MARTIN, ATTORNEY

920 VOLUNTEER LANDING, SUITE 200

KNOXVILLE, TN 37915

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF JOSEPH WILLIAM DICKEY

DOCKET NUMBER 92706-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 6 day of JULY, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of JOSEPH WILLIAM DICKEY, who died March 1, 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 6 day of JULY, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF JOSEPH WILLIAM DICKEY

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

SUSAN RIDGELL DICKEY

2301 WAGON ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

 

STEPHEN L. CARPENTER, ATTORNEY

10413 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200

KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF MARGARET FRANKLIN

DOCKET NUMBER 92324-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of JULY, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of MARGARET FRANKLIN, who died August 18, 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 7th day of JULY, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF MARGARET FRANKLIN

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

FELICIA COALSON, ADMINISTRATOR

900 S. GAY STREET, # 800

KNOXVILLE, TN 37902

 

MATT JARBOE, ATTORNEY

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL, DIVISION OF TENNCARE

310 GREAT CIRCLE ROAD, 3 WEST

NASHVILLE, TN 37243

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF NORA FAYE HODGES

DOCKET NUMBER 92701-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 6 day of JULY, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of NORA FAYE HODGES, who died February 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 6 day of JULY, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF NORA FAYE HODGES

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

CHARLES EDWARD HODGES

215 S. WOODDALE ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37924

 

JEANNA LEAANN ROSS

1812 HOPEWELL ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

 

1. SCOTT MILLIGAN, ATTORNEY
2. O. BOX 12266

KNOXVILLE, TN 37912

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF ROBERT GLENN HUGGINS

DOCKET NUMBER 92648-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of ROBERT GLENN HUGGINS, who died on May 8, 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 JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF ROBERT GLENN HUGGINS

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

ELIZABETH H. MCMAHAN

6216 OLDE KNIGHT PARKWAY

COLUMBIA, SC 29209

 

1. WHITSON SMITH, ATTORNEY

10805 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200

KNOXVILLE, TN 37934

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF ROGER D. HYMAN

DOCKET NUMBER 92721-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 6 day of JULY, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of ROGER D. HYMAN, who died May 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 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 6 day of JULY, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF ROGER D. HYMAN

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

ELSA L. HYMAN

2713 WINDEMERE LANE

POWELL, TN 37849

 

JOHN EDWIN BAUGH, ATTORNEY

4617 CHAMBLISS AVENUE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF MABEL RUTH JOHNSON

DOCKET NUMBER 92677-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of JUNE, 2026, letters of testamentary in respect of the Estate of MABEL RUTH JOHNSON, who died May 15, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Knox Chancery Court, 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) 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 29 day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF MABEL RUTH JOHNSON

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

GINA HILL

1726 POLKWRIGHT LANE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

 

BROOKE GIVENS, ATTORNEY

110 COGDILL ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF THOMAS EDWIN LAKSO

DOCKET NUMBER 92684-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of JULY, 2026, letters of testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of THOMAS EDWIN LAKSO, who died June 7, 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 8th day of JULY, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF THOMAS EDWIN LAKSO

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

KIRSTEN NICOLE TRAYLOR-LAKSO

4503 WOBURN AVENUE

CLEVELAND, OH 44109

 

ANDREW J. CRAWFORD, ATTORNEY

5344 NORTH BROADWAY

KNOXVILLE, TN 37918

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF JOHN DAVID LAMSON

DOCKET NUMBER 92142-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 30 day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JOHN DAVID LAMSON, who died January 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 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 30 day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF JOHN DAVID LAMSON

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

MICHAEL PACETTI

4619 APPLEBY LANE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

 

JOHN BAUGH, ATTORNEY

4617 CHAMBLISS AVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

ESTATE OF WILLIAM T. MYNATT, III

DOCKET NUMBER 92691-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of JUNE, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of WILLIAM T. MYNATT, III, who died on May 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 29 day of JUNE, 2026.

 

ESTATE OF WILLIAM T. MYNATT, III

 

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

DEBRA MYNATT

3240 GUMSTAND DRIVE

POWELL, TN 37849

 

BETHANY L. COLLINS, ATTORNEY

1111 N. NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE N-290

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

 

 

 

Misc.  Notices

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

On Friday, July 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., an educational session will be held in Room 461 of the City County Building with the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission related to the City of Knoxville’s Comprehensive Plan update, What’s Next Knoxville? This session will provide an overview of activities and feedback during the first round of outreach and information about what can be expected for the remainder of 2026.

 

Legal Section 94

 

Knox County will receive bids for the following items and services:

 

LOI/RFQ 3752, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES – KNOX-BLOUNT GREENWAY CONNECTOR STUDY, Due 8/11/26

 

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

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

TIERED ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE KNOX COUNTY LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM IN RESIDENTIAL UNITS TIER 1 BROAD-LEVEL REVIEW SUMMARY & SITE-SPECIFIC COMPLIANCE STRATEGY

 

July 13, 2026

Knox County Grants and Community Development

400 Main Street, Suite 364

Knoxville, Tennessee 37902

865-215-5253

 

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or after July 22, 2026, Knox County Grants and Community Development will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Lead Hazard Reduction Program grant funds, authorized by Sec. 1011 of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992), Public Health Law 102-550. Funding was approved and provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, approved March 23, 2018 (Public Law 115-141) to undertake the following project:

 

Tier 1 Broad Review Project/Program Title: Tier I ERR for Knox County Lead Hazard Reduction Program

 

Purpose: Protect children and adults from lead poisoning by providing lead hazard reduction on properties with lead paint hazards.

 

Location: Projects will be located within Knox County outside the limits of the City of Knoxville and the Town of Farragut. Specific addresses will be assessed in the site-specific reviews.

 

Project/Program Description: Projects evaluated under this review for compliance with 24 CFR 50.12 & 58.32; 40 CFR 1508.25 shall address lead base paint associated reduction services in residentials units located within the boundaries of Knox County, Tennessee, outside the city limits of the towns of Knoxville and Farragut, Tennessee. A Tier II site specific ERR will be completed for each project locations once lead inspection risk assessment, and a scope of work has been completed. Knox County proposes the lead remediation of approximately 125 (estimated) housing units. All selected units shall be constructed prior to 1978 with identified lead contamination in the form of paint, dust, and/or soil. All units will be privately owned with both single-family and multi-family eligible and located within the jurisdiction of Knox County and outside the City of Knoxville and the City of Farragut. All units assisted will be occupied by households at or below 80% of the area median household income and be vacant (limited to 10%), have a child under the age of 6 present, or a pregnant female. Approximate cost per unit will be $10,000.00 lead remediation and $5,000.00 Healthy Homes. Site-specific (Tier 2) environmental reviews will be conducted for each individual property once addresses are identified and prior to the commitment of HUD funds. Expected work includes, but not limited to, the following abatement, interim controls or healthy homes activities: Abatement-Removal of soil and backfill-Removal of walls and painting-Replacement of windows and doors-Replacement of roofs-Replacement of bathtubs-Carpet Replacement Intact-Painting-Carpet cleaning-HEPA cleaning Healthy Homes-Installation of radon system-Electrical repairs/replacement-Installation of dual sensor smoke/carbon dioxide alarms- and/or Plumbing repairs.

 

Level of Environmental Review Citation: The proposed hazard control activities will be funded under The Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) and Healthy Homes (HH) Grant which are subject to compliance with some of the environmental laws and authorities listed at § 58.5 of 24 CFR Part 58.

 

Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: Flood Insurance [Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 [42 USC 4001-4128 and 42 USC 5154a]], Contamination and Toxic Substances [24 CFR 50.3(i) & 58.5(i)(2)]; 50 CFR Part 402], Floodplain Management [Executive Order 11988, particularly section 2(a); 24 CFR Part 55], and Historic Preservation [National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, particularly sections 106 & 110; 36 CFR Part 800].

 

Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any): For each of the laws and authorities listed in the Tier 2 site specific review, if an issue is identified, the project will be evaluated for adherence to federal laws and regulations.  If mitigation measures are deemed necessary, they will be implemented and/or necessary permits acquired. Mitigation measures will be adopted by the Responsible Entity to reduce, avoid, or eliminate adverse environmental impacts and to avoid non-compliance or non-conformance with the listed authorities and factors. These measures/conditions will be incorporated into project contracts, development agreements, and other relevant documents.

 

Estimated Project Cost: $3,800,000.00

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the Knox County Grants and Community Development Department via email at grants@knoxcounty.org or by phone at 865-215-5253. All comments received by July 22, 2026, will be considered by Knox County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

Knox County certifies to HUD that Jenny Holden, acting as certifying Officer for Glenn Jacobs, in his capacity as County Mayor, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Knox County Community Development to use Program funds.

 

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and Knox County’s certifications for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Knox County; (b) Knox County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.  Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the U. S. Department of HUD, Knoxville Field Office, Region IV, John J. Duncan Federal Building, 710 Locust Street, Suite 300, Knoxville, TN  37902-2526. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

 

“Si usted necesitara asistencia para este aviso en otro idioma, por favor llame al 694-8880 para mayor información y mencione del Desarrollo Comunitario del Condado de Knox.”

 

 

Jenny Holden

Certifying Officer