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.
W. 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
NO. 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.
J. Scott Griswold
Clerk and Master
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE
TO: THERESA PRIDEMORE TADLOCK
IN RE: JERRY E. TADLOCK, JR., Plaintiff
-Vs-
THERESA PRIDEMORE TADLOCK, Defendant
Docket # 163900
IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE
In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant, THERESA PRIDEMORE TADLOCK, is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon THERESA PRIDEMORE TADLOCK.
IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE filed by JERRY E. TADLOCK, JR., Plaintiff herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, and with SCOTT B. HAHN, Plaintiff’s Attorney whose address is 5344 N. BROADWAY, SUITE 101, KNOXVILLE, TN 37918, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication, and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, a Default Judgment may be entered against you on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth (4th) publication.
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks.
This the 8th day of JUNE, 2026.
Mike Hammond
Clerk
Robert A. Clark
Deputy Clerk
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
NO. 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.
J. 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.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JACK EDWARD ARP
DOCKET NUMBER 92481-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of JUNE, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of JACK EDWARD ARP, who died on April 10, 2026, were issued to ROSE MARIE ARP by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against said 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 (or posting as the case may be) of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication or posting; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.
This the 15th day of JUNE, 2026.
ESTATE OF JACK EDWARD ARP
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
ROSE MARIE ARP
4712 NOCONA DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
ERIN A. WHITE, ATTORNEY
300 MONTVUE RD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF CHARLES EDWARD BALL
DOCKET NUMBER 92606-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of CHARLES EDWARD BALL, who died March 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 24th day of JUNE, 2026.
ESTATE OF CHARLES EDWARD BALL
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
CYNTHIA ANNE BALL HAMMONDS
10976 CLEARWATER DR.
HAMPTON, GA 30228
LYNN TARPY, ATTORNEY
1111 N. NORTHSHORE DR., SUITE N-290
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF SHARON LEORA COONROD
DOCKET NUMBER 92603-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of JUNE, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of SHARON LEORA COONROD, who died March 3, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.
This the 24th day of JUNE, 2026.
ESTATE OF SHARON LEORA COONROD
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
RAMONA POWELL
325 TAMMY DRIVE
POWELL, TN 37849
W. LUCAS ARNOLD, ATTORNEY
P. O. BOX 299
CLINTON, TN 37717-0299
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF SAKAE S. CRIDLIN
DOCKET NUMBER 92653-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 12 day of JUNE, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of SAKAE S. CRIDLIN, who died April 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 abovenamed court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first date of the publication of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice To Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice To Creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.
This the 12 day of JUNE, 2026.
ESTATE OF SAKAE S. CRIDLIN
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
SANDRA CRIDLIN, ADMINISTRATRIX
812 GARCIA WAY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37912
PATRICK R. MCKENRICK, ATTORNEY
1019 ORCHID DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37912
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF RICKY DALTON
DOCKET NUMBER 92635-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of JUNE, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of RICKY DALTON, who died April 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 and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first date of the publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.
This the 18th day of JUNE, 2026.
ESTATE OF RICKY DALTON
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
LINDSEY PRESSLEY
312 CORUM ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37924
MELISSA WORTLEY LAWING, ATTORNEY
3715 POWERS ST.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF BARBARA JEAN DUGGAN
DOCKET NUMBER 92367-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of JUNE, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of BARBARA JEAN DUGGAN, who died December 7, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.
This the 18th day of JUNE, 2026.
ESTATE OF BARBARA JEAN DUGGAN
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JENNIFER COBB
1314 IRWIN DRIVE
POWELL, TN 37849
WAYNE WILLIAMSON
8410 RIDGELAND DRIVE
CORRYTON, TN 37721
ELIZABETH M. BURRELL, ATTORNEY
EMELIA A. YELENCICH, ATTORNEY
P. O. BOX 398
CLINTON, TN 37717
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF NANCY FAYE DUNLAP
DOCKET NUMBER 92555-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of JUNE, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of NANCY FAYE DUNLAP, who died January 17, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of this 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 15th day of JUNE, 2026.
ESTATE OF NANCY FAYE DUNLAP
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
TODD HEPTINSTALL
2104 BILLY DRIVE
NEW MARKET, TN 37820
ADAM J. CARR, ATTORNEY
109 PARKWAY, SUITE 2A
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JULIA DEANNE EDWARDS
DOCKET NUMBER 92030-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of JUNE, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of JULIA DEANNE EDWARDS, who died January 9, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of this 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 JULIA DEANNE EDWARDS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MADELINE TISDALE
6921 KINGS CROSSING WAY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
GLENNA W. OVERTON-CLARK, ATTORNEY
9111 CROSS PARK DR., SUITE D200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF DON THOMAS GODWIN
DOCKET NUMBER 92600-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of JUNE, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of DON THOMAS GODWIN, who died Nov. 10, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A), or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.
This the 15th day of June, 2026.
ESTATE OF DON THOMAS GODWIN
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
GORDON NASH ROME
1035 HAMILTON RIDGE LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
DAVID ANDREW IDOL
2929 BAKERTOWN ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37931
CYNTHIA L. WAGNER, ATTORNEY
249 NORTH PETERS RD., SUITE 101
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ANN RICE HANKINS
DOCKET NUMBER 92446-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of JUNE, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of ELIZABETH ANN RICE HANKINS, who died Feb. 12, 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 5th day of June, 2026.
ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ANN RICE HANKINS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
GERI L. HANKINS
134 MARLBORO CT.
MARYVILLE, TN 37803
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF GARY MAX LESSMAN
DOCKET NUMBER 92662-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of GARY MAX LESSMAN, who died May 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 18th day of JUNE, 2026.
ESTATE OF GARY MAX LESSMAN
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MICHAEL COREY MULLEN
7030 HARTWINN LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
JON MCMURRAY JOHNSON, ATTORNEY
10413 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF SUZANNE CARDEN LOY
DOCKET NUMBER 92654-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of SUZANNE CARDEN LOY, who died November 20, 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 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 15th day of JUNE, 2026.
ESTATE OF SUZANNE CARDEN LOY
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MELISSA M. WOOLUM
1065 ROSWELL ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
JAMES C. WRIGHT, ATTORNEY
2701 KINGSTON PIKE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF GEORGE EDWARD MELLON
DOCKET NUMBER 92685-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of JUNE, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of GEORGE EDWARD MELLON, who died May 2, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’ s date of death.
This the 24th day of JUNE, 2026.
ESTATE OF GEORGE EDWARD MELLON
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MICHAEL E. MELLON
207 DOCK ROAD
ANDERSONVILLE, TN 37705
M. CATHERINE WARMBROD, ATTORNEY
10805 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF CINDY LOU MEYER
DOCKET NUMBER 92676-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of CINDY LOU MEYER, who died May 14, 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 18th day of JUNE, 2026.
ESTATE OF CINDY LOU MEYER
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
AMY B. PUNGIRUM
1916 MAHOGANY WOOD TRAIL
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
BRADLEY H. HODGE, ATTORNEY
900 SOUTH GAY ST., SUITE 2100
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF FRED E. PATTY, JR.
DOCKET NUMBER 92652-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 12 day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of FRED E. PATTY, JR., who died April 27, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.
This the 12 day of JUNE, 2026.
ESTATE OF FRED E. PATTY, JR.
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
DEBORAH GAIL DANIELS, EXECUTRIX
1432 AILOR GAP ROAD
LUTTRELL, TN 37779
ANTHONY M. AVERY, ATTORNEY
140 COURT STREET
MAYNARDVILLE, TN 37807
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF SARA PIPER
DOCKET NUMBER 92236-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of JUNE, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of SARA PIPER, who died Jan. 16, 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 15th day of JUNE, 2026.
ESTATE OF SARA PIPER
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
CHRISTOPHER J. PIPER
12600 HARTSFIELD LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF ALZORA ELIZABETH RADER
DOCKET NUMBER 92642-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of ALZORA ELIZABETH RADER, who died March 23, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.
This the 24th day of JUNE, 2026.
ESTATE OF ALZORA ELIZABETH RADER
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
JAQUETTA Z. BROOKS
4612 SAND HILL LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
CRYSTAL D. RADER
1047 ADDISON STREET
KNOXVILLE, TN 37915
DANIEL F. WILKINS, ATTORNEY
7632 GLEASON DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JUDY MERIDIETH SNYDER
DOCKET NUMBER 92608-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary with respect to the Estate of JUDY MERIDIETH SNYDER, who died April 3, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of this 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 JUDY MERIDIETH SNYDER
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
KAREN WILLIAMSON
637 ARROWHEAD TRAIL
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
DAVID H. LUHN, ATTORNEY
310 N. FOREST PARK BLVD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF SAMUEL FRANK TILLETT, JR.
DOCKET NUMBER 92474-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of SAMUEL FRANK TILLETT, JR., who died March 19, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by 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 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 15th day of JUNE, 2026.
ESTATE OF SAMUEL FRANK TILLETT, JR.
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
FRANK BRYMER
6942 HOWARD SCHOOL ROAD
MARYVILLE, TN 37801
JAMES H. SNYDER, JR., ATTORNEY
345 SOUTH HALL ROAD
ALCOA, TN 37701
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JULIA M. TUCKER
DOCKET NUMBER 92567-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of JUNE, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JULIA M. TUCKER, who died Feb. 27, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.
This the 15th day of JUNE, 2026.
ESTATE OF JULIA M. TUCKER
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JUDITH P. ROY
7502 CLIFFSIDE LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37914
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
M. 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
P. 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
D. 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
Misc. Notices
Legal Section 94
Knox County will receive bids for the following items and services:
BID 3751, COMMERCIAL GRADE HVAC INSTALLATION AND REPAIR, Due 7/30/26
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
Merit System for Employees of KCSO Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.
Main Assembly Room, City/County Building
400 W. Main Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
NOTE: Those wishing to sign up to speak on any agenda item can do so via the Merit System website at www.knoxcounty.org/meritsystem, emailing merit.systems@knoxcounty.org or calling the office at 865-215-4446. The deadline to sign up to speak is Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPLICATION FOR TITLE:
Dennis Walker hereby serves notice that he/she intends to apply for a title on a vehicle described as follows: 1998 Chevrolet S14, Vehicle Identification Number 1GCDT19XXW8108697. Any and all parties holding an interest in said vehicle must contact Dennis Walker by certified mail, return receipt requested, within ten (10) business days of the date of this publication to 4735 Romeo Way, B-300, Knoxville, TN 37912.
Published in The Knoxville Focus Monday, July 6, 2026.
