NON-RESIDENT NOTICE
TO: UNKNOWN SURVIVING SPOUSE OF JOHN H. McELROY
IN RE: HOMESTEAD LAND HOLDINGG, LLC, Plaintiff
V.
WILLIAM JOHN McELROY; JAMES LEE McELROY; JANE ANN McELROY; the UNKNOWN
SURVIVING SPOUSE OF JOHN H. McELROY, if living, and if deceased, her UNKNOWN HEIRS;
the UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOHN H. McELROY, deceased; and 0 GRANVILLE CONNER ROAD,
POWELL, TENNESSEE 37849 (Parcel ID 056-103), Defendants.
Docket No.: 213805-3
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE
In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant, Unknown Surviving Spouse of John H. McElroy, if living, and if deceased, her unknown heirs, and the Unknown Heirs of John H. McElroy, deceased, a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Unknown Surviving Spouse of John H. McElroy described in the complaint, it is ordered that said defendant, Unknown Surviving Spouse of John H. McElroy, if living, and if deceased, her unknown heirs, and the Unknown Heirs of John H. McElroy, deceased, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with R. Seth Oakes, an Attorney whose address is 10413 Kingston Pike, Suite 201, Knoxville, Tennessee 37922 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, at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division III, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks.
This 21st day of September, 2026.
Houston S. Havasy
Clerk and Master
Tiffany Rutherford
Deputy Clerk and Master
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE
TO: JULIA SHEA SIMS
IN RE: LOVEWELL PROPERTIES, LLC, Plaintiff
v.
JULIA SHEA SIMS, Defendant
DOCKET NO. 213046-1
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE
In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed with Knox County Chancery Court, Case No. 213046-1, that the defendant, JULIA SHEA SIMS, a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon JULIA SHEA SIMS, it is ordered that said defendant, JULIA SHEA SIMS, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee, and with Christopher Beverly, an Attorney whose address is 49 Music Sq., Suite 500, Nashville, Tennessee 37203, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication of this Notice, or a judgement by default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte before Chancellor John F. Weaver at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division I, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.
This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks.
This the 18th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
Honorable John F. Weaver
Chancellor
Houston S. Havasy
Clerk and Master
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF CHRISTINE BUHLER ALLEY
DOCKET NUMBER 93177-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of CHRISTINE BUHLER ALLEY, who died September 6, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the Estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 2nd day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF CHRISTINE BUHLER ALLEY
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
- WILLIAM COLEY
445 S. GAY STREET, SUITE 401
- O. BOX 869
KNOXVILLE, TN 37901
LINDSEY L. HOBBS, ATTORNEY
445 S. GAY STREET, SUITE 401
- O. BOX 869
KNOXVILLE, TN 37901
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF KENNETH DEAN BALL
DOCKET NUMBER 93048-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of KENNETH DEAN BALL, who died August 22, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 25th day of September, 2026.
ESTATE OF KENNETH DEAN BALL
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
STACY BYRON BALL
7713 EAST OGG ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37938
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF GREGG A. BARNES
DOCKET NUMBER 93138-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of GREGG A. BARNES, who died September 4, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against 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 30th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF GREGG A. BARNES
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
GREGORY M. TAYLOR
227 MOUNT DAVID DR.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF DONNA SUE MCKINNEY BITTLE
DOCKET NUMBER 93163-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of September, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of DONNA SUE MCKINNEY BITTLE, who died August 19, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 25 day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF DONNA SUE MCKINNEY BITTLE
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
TIMOTHY BARRETT
3247 E. RACCOON VALLEY DRIVE
POWELL, TN 37849
WAYNE WYKOFF, ATTORNEY
SUMNER GARLAND, ATTORNEY
- O. BOX 31526
KNOXVILLE, TN 37930
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF WILBUR LAY BLAKE, JR.
DOCKET NUMBER 93134-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of October, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of WILBUR LAY BLAKE, JR., who died on July 2, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the Estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 1st day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF WILBUR LAY BLAKE, JR.
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
DONNA H. BLAKE
8831 N. RUGGLES FERRY PIKE
STRAWBERRY PLAINS, TN 37871
- E. SCHOW, IV
900 SOUTH GAY STREET, 9TH FLOOR
- O. BOX 900
KNOXVILLE, TN 37901-0900
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF DORIS DOBBINS BRIDGES
DOCKET NUMBER 93012-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of DORIS DOBBINS BRIDGES, who died August 8, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 30th day of SEPTEMBR, 2026.
ESTATE OF DORIS DOBBINS BRIDGES
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JEFFERY ALAN SHOFFNER
1223 VENIDO DR.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JENNIFER LEIGH BROWN
DOCKET NUMBER 92383-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of October, 2026, letters of testamentary in respect of the Estate of JENNIFER LEIGH BROWN, who died on the 14th day of March, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 5th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF JENNIFER LEIGH BROWN
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JESSICA RAY PITTMAN
4806 COSTER ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37912
NEVA M. FOUST, ATTORNEY
4641 CHAMBLISS AVENUE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JOHN MICHAEL BROWN
DOCKET NUMBER 93034-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JOHN MICHAEL BROWN, who died August 7, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 25th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF JOHN MICHAEL BROWN
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JANET WITUCKI BROWN
7320 TWIN CREEK ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF PAMMA ANN BYRD
DOCKET NUMBER 93028-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of October, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of PAMMA ANN BYRD, who died July 6, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 1st day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF PAMMA ANN BYRD
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
RICKY RAY BYRD
2070 SANDY FORD
GREENSBORO, GA 30642
STEPHEN H. BYRD, ATTORNEY
9051 EXECUTIVE PARK DR., SUITE 400
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF CHARLES GLENN CARDEN
DOCKET NUMBER 93033-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of CHARLES GLENN CARDEN, who died July 22, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 2nd day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF CHARLES GLENN CARDEN
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
DEBRA ELAINE CUSMANO, CO-EXECUTRIX
15634 CAMBRIDGE
FRASER, MI 48026
SHERYL D. DAVIS, CO-EXECUTRIX
1360 OAKLAND ROAD
OAKLAND, KY 42159
ELIZABETH M. BURELL, ATTORNEY
- O. BOX 398
CLINTON, TN 37717
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF ROBERT HOWARD CARR
DOCKET NUMBER 93081-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of ROBERT HOWARD CARR, who died July 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 23rd day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF ROBERT HOWARD CARR
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
LINDA ANN PIGOTT
7700 BENNINGTON DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF PATSY S. DANIEL
DOCKET NUMBER 93157-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of PATSY S. DANIEL, who died January 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 and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 2nd day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF PATSY S. DANIEL
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
CHARLES R. DANIEL, JR.
7916 ASHLEY ROAD
POWELL, TN 37849
MACK A. GENTRY, ATTORNEY
- O. BOX 1990
KNOXVILLE, TN 37901
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF KAREN RENEE DAVIS
DOCKET NUMBER 92771-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of September, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of KAREN RENEE DAVIS, 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 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 SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF KAREN RENEE DAVIS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MARGARET DAVIS
1679 COUNTY ROAD 25
KILLEN, AL 35645
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF LARRY JAMES DIAL
DOCKET NUMBER 93141-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of LARRY JAMES DIAL, who died on July 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 25th day of September, 2026.
ESTATE OF LARRY JAMES DIAL
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
RICHARD LYNN DIAL
2207 AMHERST ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
JULIE D. EISENHOWER, ATTORNEY
217 S. PETERS ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF CRITHA ONITA FRANSE
DOCKET NUMBER 93125-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of October, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of CRITHA ONITA FRANSE, who died August 8, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 2nd day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF CRITHA ONITA FRANSE
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JOEL C. BEECHAM
3403 TURKEY RUN LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37931
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF RAYMOND ROCCO GIVONETTI
DOCKET NUMBER 93207-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of October, 2026, letters of testamentary in respect of the Estate of RAYMOND ROCCO GIVONETTI, who died December 16, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk 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 2 day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF RAYMOND ROCCO GIVONETTI
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
LISA GIVONETTI
3831 KEOWEE AVE.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
SARAH E. C. MALIA, ATTORNEY
- O. BOX 12395
KNOXVILLE, TN 37912
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JERRY A. HANNAH
DOCKET NUMBER 93133-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of October, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of JERRY A. HANNAH, who died July 31, 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 1st day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF JERRY A. HANNAH
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
BRANDY MICHELLE SCHAAD
STUART I. CASSELL, ATTORNEY
707 MARKET STREET, SUITE 1
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF CYNTHIA SUE HUSKISSON
DOCKET NUMBER 93140-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of September, 2026, letters testamentary(or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of CYNTHIA SUE HUSKISSON, who died July 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 25 day of September, 2026.
ESTATE OF CYNTHIA SUE HUSKISSON
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
NATALIE STANDARD
1025 GRANDVIEW DRIVE
HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443
JON MCMURRAY JOHNSON, ATTORNEY
10413 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF ROBERT KEIL JOHNSON
DOCKET NUMBER 93156-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of ROBERT KEIL JOHNSON, who died August 9, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 30th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF ROBERT KEIL JOHNSON
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JESSICA CARMICHAEL
2817 TIPTON STATION ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
PATRICIA E. CROTWELL, ATTORNEY
- O. BOX 3804
KNOXVILLE, TN 37927-3804
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JEWELL MASSEY
DOCKET NUMBER 93176-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JEWELL MASSEY, who died August 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 Mastre of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 2nd day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF JEWELL MASSEY
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
PENNY MASSEY FORD, EXECUTRIX
2601 MARYVILLE PIKE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF ELDON EUGENE MATHIS
DOCKET NUMBER 93086-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of ELDON EUGENE MATHIS, who died June 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 September, 2026.
ESTATE OF ELDON EUGENE MATHIS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
ANGELA WINN BOLES, EXECUTOR
6016 WHISPER RIDGE LN.
CORRYTON, TN 37721
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF BERNADETTE POPEK MONE
DOCKET NUMBER 93131-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of September, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of BERNADETTE POPEK MONE, who died August 22, 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 23rd day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF BERNADETTE POPEK MONE
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JESSICA AMY POPEK
2507 FENWOOD DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
BARBARA W. JOHNSON, ATTORNEY
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF NANCY LEE MORGAN
DOCKET NUMBER 93154-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of October, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of NANCY LEE MORGAN, who died June 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 1 day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF NANCY LEE MORGAN
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
LORI GUESS, EXECUTRIX
7208 GLEN EDWARD DRIVE
CORRYTON, TN 37721
PATRICK R. MCKENRICK, ATTORNEY
1019 ORCHID DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37912
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF MARY ANN MYSINGER
DOCKET NUMBER 93169-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of October, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of MARY ANN MYSINGER, who died June 30, 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 7th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF MARY ANN MYSINGER
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MIKE DOUGLAS MYSINGER, EXECUTOR
1041 STONEBURY WAY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
BRADLEY C. SAGRAVES, ATTORNEY
- ALAN MOORE , JR., ATTORNEY
NICOLE D. PFARR, ATTORNEY
2095 LAKESIDE CENTRE WAY, SUITE 131
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF CAROLYN BARBARA KAY PIGEON
DOCKET NUMBER 92334-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of CAROLYN BARBARA KAY PIGEON, who died February 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 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 30th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF CAROLYN BARBARA KAY PIGEON
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
KATHY ELKINS
5921 PRIMUS ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37912
RYAN S. WORTLEY, ATTORNEY
3715 POWERS STREET
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF DAVID R. PIPER
DOCKET NUMBER 93097-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of DAVID R. PIPER, who died August 4, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against 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 25 day of September, 2026.
ESTATE OF DAVID R. PIPER
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MARY ANN PIPER, EXECUTRIX
1242 ORLEANS DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JULIA EARLENE POGUE
DOCKET NUMBER 93145-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JULIA EARLENE POGUE, who died August 4, 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 September, 2026.
ESTATE OF JULIA EARLENE POGUE
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
LESA M. DARNELL, EXECUTOR
849 CHARIOT DRIVE
SEYMOUR, TN 37865
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JOHN STEVEN POMEROY, III
DOCKET NUMBER 93027-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of October, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of JOHN STEVEN POMEROY, III, who died on March 29, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court for Knox County, Tennessee, Probate Division. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 6th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF JOHN STEVEN POMEROY, III
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
LANSIDA BROCKMIRE
- O. BOX 5624
CARMEL, CA 93921
- ERIC EBBERT, ATTORNEY
BRENT BAXLEY, ATTORNEY
9145 CROSS PARK DRIVE , STE. 103
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF MARY VERONICA POWERS
DOCKET NUMBER 93055-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of MARY VERONICA POWERS, deceased, who died on August 18, 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 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
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 30th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF MARY VERONICA POWERS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
ANNE E. POWERS
117 WIMBLEDON COURT
PORT ORANGE, FL 32127
ZACHARY T. POWERS, ATTORNEY
3217 GARDEN DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JO ANNE ROBERTS
DOCKET NUMBER 92998-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JO ANNE ROBERTS, 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 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 30th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF JO ANNE ROBERTS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
DOUGLAS A. ROBERTS
- O. BOX 586
POWELL, TN 37849
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF DORIS EVELYN SAMS,
a.k.a. DORIS M. SAMS
DOCKET NUMBER 93092-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of DORIS EVELYN SAMS, a.k.a. DORIS M. SAMS, who died June 19, 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 6th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF DORIS EVELYN SAMS,
a.k.a. DORIS M. SAMS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JOEY TRAMMELL
8022 SHADY LANE
POWELL, TN 37840
REBECCA BELL JENKINS, ATTORNEY
9724 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 202
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE SAWYER
DOCKET NUMBER 93139-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of CHARLOTTE SAWYER, who died September 6, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 25th day of September, 2026.
ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE SAWYER
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
CHARLES B. SAWYER
1513 JOSEPH STREET
SEYMOUR, TN 37865
DAVID H. LUHN, ATTORNEY
310 N. FOREST PARK BLVD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JOSHUA DOUGLAS SHERROD
DOCKET NUMBER 93173-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of JOSHUA DOUGLAS SHERROD, who died August 25, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 30th day of SEPTEMBR, 2026.
ESTATE OF JOSHUA DOUGLAS SHERROD
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
CONNOR LOGAN SHERROD
905 RED OAK LANE
DANDRIDGE, TN 37725
BEN T. NORRIS, ATTORNEY
- O. BOX 310172
KNOXVILLE, TN 37939
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF ORVAL TREVOR SMEE
DOCKET NUMBER 93171-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of October, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of ORVAL TREVOR SMEE, who died May 19, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 7th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF ORVAL TREVOR SMEE
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
GREGOR R. SMEE, ADMINISTRATOR
WILSON S. RITCHIE, ATTORNEY
606 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF BARBARA ANN SMITH
DOCKET NUMBER 93128-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of October, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of BARBARA ANN SMITH, who died on July 27, 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 1st day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF BARBARA ANN SMITH
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MYRA LYNN LOY
1550 BIG FOUR ROAD
LAFOLLETTE, TN 37766
JON MCMURRAY JOHNSON, ATTORNEY
10413 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF DEIDRE M. SPRADLING
DOCKET NUMBER 93162-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of DEIDRE M. SPRADLING, who died August 31, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against 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 2nd day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF DEIDRE M. SPRADLING
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MONA SPRADLING UNDERWOOD
104 MILL CHASE DRIVE
STRAWBERRY PLAINS, TN 37871
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF IAN MURDOCH STEWART
DOCKET NUMBER 93116-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of September, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of IAN MURDOCH STEWART, who died May 27, 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 25 day of September, 2026.
ESTATE OF IAN MURDOCH STEWART
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
KIMBERLY SEALS, ATTORNEY
110 COGDILL ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF MARY EVELYN KITTS STOUT
DOCKET NUMBER 92806-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of October, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of MARY EVELYN KITTS STOUT, who died February 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 his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 2nd day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF MARY EVELYN KITTS STOUT
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
WILLIAM KENNETH STOUT, JR.
2236 SMITH SCHOOL ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37914
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JAMES A. STREVEL
DOCKET NUMBER 92379-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 20 day of August, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of JAMES A. STREVEL, who died January 28, 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 20 day of August, 2026.
ESTATE OF JAMES A. STREVEL
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
DAVID B. HAMILTON, ADMINISTRATOR
1810 MRECHANT DR.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37912
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF BARBARA GENE SHARPE TASSEY
DOCKET NUMBER 93211-3
Notice is hereby given that on October 7, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of BARBARA GENE SHARPE TASSEY, who died August 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 his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 7th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF BARBARA GENE SHARPE TASSEY
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
RONALD FRANKLIN MILLIGAN, II
- ALLEN MCDONALD, ATTORNEY
249 N. PETERS ROAD, SUITE 101
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF BETTY L. UNDERWOOD
DOCKET NUMBER 93126-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of BETTY L. UNDERWOOD, who died July 2, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against 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 2nd day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF BETTY L. UNDERWOOD
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
KIM L. UNDERWOOD, ADMNISTRATRIX
9206 SCOTS PINE LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF GAIL KATHRYN WARWICK
DOCKET NUMBER 93129-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of GAIL KATHRYN WARWICK, 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 30th day of SEPTEMBR, 2026.
ESTATE OF GAIL KATHRYN WARWICK
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MICHELLE L. HOSKINS, EXECUTOR
361 N. WOODDALE ROAD
STRAWBERRY PLAINS, TN 37871
TERESA M. KLENK
265 BROOKVIEW CENTRE WAY, SUITE 604
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF BENNIE JEAN LOVE YOUNCE
DOCKET NUMBER 93186-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of October, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of BENNIE JEAN LOVE YOUNCE, who died June 11, 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 7th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF BENNIE JEAN LOVE YOUNCE
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
DEBRA SAMS, ADMINISTRATOR
7615 CLAPPS CHAPEL RD.
CORRYTON, TN 37721
CARIN C. BRIO, ATTORNEY
3217 GARDEN DRIVE, SUITE 1
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF DOROTHY M. ARNING
DOCKET NUMBER 92993-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of DOROTHY M. ARNING, who died June 7, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF DOROTHY M. ARNING
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
RANDI PAYNE POOLE
7467 CLAYTON ROAD
ONA, FL 33865
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF ESSIEAURT BUFFINGTON
DOCKET NUMBER 92933-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of October, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of ESSIEAURT BUFFINGTON, who died August 4, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 2nd day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF ESSIEAURT BUFFINGTON
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JERMAINE BUFFINGTON
1408 PARKRIDGE DR.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37924
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF MARYLYN S. BULLOCK
DOCKET NUMBER 93050-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of MARYLYN S. BULLOCK, who died July 8, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF MARYLYN S. BULLOCK
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
WILLIAM GLENN BULLOCK, JR.
6704 SHERWOOD DR.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
JULIA BULLOCK SMITH
2249 WINTER ST.
CHARLOTTE, NC 28205
ELIZABETH BULLOCK TYE
365 ELDEN DR.
ATLANTA, GA 30342
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF OMETA H. BURKHART
DOCKET NUMBER 93216-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of OMETA H. BURKHART, who died September 5, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 12th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF OMETA H. BURKHART
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MARVIN W. BURKHART, JR.
8423 BOWMAN HOLLOW RD.
POWELL, TN 37849
JEFFREY Z. DANIEL, ATTORNEY
8303 HEISKELL ROAD
POWELL, TN 37849
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF LINDA MARIE CRAMOTTE
DOCKET NUMBER 92926-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of October, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of LINDA MARIE CRAMOTTE, who died July 8, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 7th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF LINDA MARIE CRAMOTTE
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
BENJAMIN JAMES FRYE
6206 RENEE RD.
CORRYTON, TN 37721
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF WILLIAM E. DUNIVANT
DOCKET NUMBER 93094-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the Estate of WILLIAM E. DUNIVANT, who died on March 2, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 30th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF WILLIAM E. DUNIVANT
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
NORMA S. DUNIVANT
230 VILLAGE COMMONS BLVD., #239
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934
SARAH R. JOHNSON, ATTORNEY
11907 KINGSTON PIKE, STE. 201
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF SARAH VANDEGRIFT ELDRIDGE
DOCKET NUMBER 93234-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of October, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of SARAH VANDEGRIFT ELDRIDGE, who died January 2, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9 day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF SARAH VANDEGRIFT ELDRIDGE
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
STEVEN SINCLAIR JOHNSTON
1621 JEFERSON AVE.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
DAVID H. LUHN, ATTORNEY
310 N. FOREST PARK BLVD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF DEBORAH ANN FOSTER
DOCKET NUMBER 93167-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of DEBORAH ANN FOSTER, who died August 25, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 30th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF DEBORAH ANN FOSTER
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JEFFREY B. FOSTER
3516 MALONEY ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
DAVID H. LUHN, ATTORNEY
310 N. FOREST PARK BLVD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF KAREN ANN GARLAND
DOCKET NUMBER 93158-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of KAREN ANN GARLAND, who died on the 23rd day of July, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 30th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF KAREN ANN GARLAND
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
WILLIAM BRENT GARLAND
4111 WALROCK LANE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
NEVA M. FOUST, ATTORNEY
4641 CHAMBLISS AVENUE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JOYCE EARLENE GOOSIE
DOCKET NUMBER 93200-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JOYCE EARLENE GOOSIE, who died August 15, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 5th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF JOYCE EARLENE GOOSIE
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
CLYDE JOSEPH GOOSIE, JR.
725 GAMBLE DRIVE
HEISKELL, TN 37754
REBECCA BELL JENKINS, ATTORNEY
9724 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 202
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF RUTH SANFORD IRICK
DOCKET NUMBER 93236-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of October, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of RUTH SANFORD IRICK, who died August 31, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9 day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF RUTH SANFORD IRICK
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
VINCENT IRICK
7216 OAKMEADE ROAD
POWELL, TN 37849
REBECCA BELL JENKINS, ATTORNEY
9724 KINGSTON PIKE, STE. 202
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JATANA SUE KECK
DOCKET NUMBER 92643-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JATANA SUE KECK, who died February 23, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9 day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF JATANA SUE KECK
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MICHAEL WAYNE MITCHELL, ADMINISTRATOR CTA
304 KILGORE FARMS CIRCLE
SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681
CARIN C. BRIO, ATTORNEY
3217 GARDEN DRIVE, SUITE 1
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF LOIS KEMP KEITH
DOCKET NUMBER 92814-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of LOIS KEMP KEITH, who died July 1, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 8th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF LOIS KEMP KEITH
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
LOIS CANNON BROWN
3131 LAY AVE.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37914
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF LARRY E. LETT
DOCKET NUMBER 93039-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of LARRY E. LETT, who died July 31, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9 day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF LARRY E. LETT
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JEFF D. SHARP, EXECUTOR
3733 WHITWORTH DR.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37938
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF BARRY GENE LITTS
DOCKET NUMBER 93016-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of October, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of BARRY GENE LITTS, who died June 15, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 2nd day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF BARRY GENE LITTS
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JOSEPH K. LITTS
6625 FULLER AVE.
COCOA, FL 32927
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF BOBBY J. MCNEAL
DOCKET NUMBER 93203-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of BOBBY J. MCNEAL, who died September 27, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF BOBBY J. MCNEAL
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
JOSEPH “JOEY” L. HACKWORTH
6608 NORTHBORO ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37912
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF WARREN C. OLIVER
DOCKET NUMBER 93221-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of October, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of WARREN C. OLIVER, who died July 5, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 12th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF WARREN C. OLIVER
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
CHERYL M. OLIVER
11333 FREELS BEND POINT
KNOXVILLE, TN 37931
DAVID H. LUHN, ATTORNEY
310 N. FOREST PARK BLVD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF LESLIE DANIEL QUINTON
DOCKET NUMBER 93219-3
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of October, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of LESLIE DANIEL QUINTON, who died July 21, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice To Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice To Creditors if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9th day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF LESLIE DANIEL QUINTON
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, EXECUTOR
2423 HIGHLAND DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
PATRICK R. MCKENRICK, ATTORNEY
1019 ORCHID DRIVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37912
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF RICHARD EUGENE RUDESILL
DOCKET NUMBER 92755-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of October, 2026, letters of testamentary in respect of the Estate of RICHARD EUGENE RUDESILL, who died on the 13th day of April, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 2nd day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF RICHARD EUGENE RUDESILL
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
RICHARD M. RUDESILL
3357 LINE SPRINGS ROAD
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
NEVA M. FOUST, ATTORNEY
4641 CHAMBLISS AVENUE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF VALERIE HERLONG THURMAN
DOCKET NUMBER 93233-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of October, 2026, letters testamentary in respect to the Estate of VALERIE HERLONG THURMAN, who died November 30, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9 day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF VALERIE HERLONG THURMAN
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
ROBERT JASON THURMAN
6103 TARVER LANE, UNIT J
CORRYTON, TN 37721
SARAH M. THORNSBERRY, ATTORNEY
- O. BOX 1990
KNOXVILLE, TN 37901
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF BETHANY FAYE VALENTIN
DOCKET NUMBER 93172-1
Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of October, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of BETHANY FAYE VALENTIN, who died August 29, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 9 day of OCTOBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF BETHANY FAYE VALENTIN
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
DAVID LEWIS RUTTAN, ADMINISTRATOR
WILSON S. RITCHIE, ATTORNEY
606 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37902
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF DORIS K. VINEYARD
DOCKET NUMBER 93030-2
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of September, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of DORIS K. VINEYARD, who died June 17, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:
(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the Decedent’s date of death.
This the 30th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026.
ESTATE OF DORIS K. VINEYARD
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)
GREGORY W. VINEYARD
5413 MONTCREST RD.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
EDWARD A. COX, JR., ATTORNEY
1111 N. NORTHSHORE DR., SUITE N-290
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
Misc. Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE
Merit System for Employees of KCSO Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, November 4, 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 October 29, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Legal Section 94
Knox County will receive bids for the following items and services:
BID 3771, SMALL AND LIGHT EQUIPMENT RENTAL SERVICES, Due 11/17/26
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
THE KNOX COUNTY BEER BOARD SHALL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M. IN THE MAIN ASSEMBLY ROOM OF THE CITY-COUNTY BUILDING, MAIN AVENUE.
- ROLL CALL:
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
- PUBLIC FORUM: (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
NOTE: Those wishing to speak regarding any Beer Board agenda item can sign up via the Commission website at commission.knoxcounty.org, by emailing Kathy.dailey@knoxcounty.org or calling the Clerk’s Office at 865-215-3441. The deadline to sign up to speak is Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
- SWEARING IN OF INDIVIDUALS WHO PLAN TO TESTIFY:
- APPLICATIONS:
6a. Aroras Corporation………..…………..
Tune Up The Manly Salon
9704 Westland Dr., Suite 102
Knoxville, TN 37922
On Premises
(District 5)
6b. El Metate 6, Inc. ………………………….
El Metate Mexican Restaurant #6
4221 Walton Way
Knoxville, TN 37938
On Premises
(District 7)
- CONSIDERATION OF SUSPENSION/REVOCATION OF THE BEER PERMIT FOR THE FOLLOWING ESTABLISHMENTS:
7a. Ian’s Market #163, 9730 Norris Freeway, District 8, Mr. Nick Patel, owner
1st offense – June 16, 2025
2nd offense – March 25, 2026
3rd offense – August 25, 2026
Beer Permit issued June 13, 2025
- ADJOURNMENT:
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPLICATION FOR TITLE:
Albert Allison hereby serves notice that he intends to apply for a title on an abandoned vehicle described as follows:
2005 Ford Explorer XLT, Vehicle Identification Number 1FMZU73K05UC02592.
Any and all parties holding an interest in said vehicle must contact Albert Allison by certified mail, return receipt requested, within ten (10) business days of the date of this publication to 533 N. Beaman Street, Knoxville, TN 37914.
Published in The Knoxville Focus Monday, 10/19/2026.
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE
The owners and/or lienholders of the following vehicles are hereby notified of their rights to pay all charges and reclaim said vehicles being held at the storage lot of Lowe’s Tows. Failure to reclaim these vehicles will be deemed a waiver of rights and titles along with consent to dispose of said vehicles at public auction on November 7, 2026 at 7723 Clinton Hwy, Powell, TN, 37849. Vehicles will be sold “AS IS” with no warranty.
2025 KIA K5 KNAG64J76S5271082
2007 HONDA ACCORD 1HGCM66827A042788
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 1N4AL3AP3DC156617
2013 HYUNDAI SONATA 5NPEB4AC9DH786227
2008 NISSAN ROGUE JN8AS58T78WO17031
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
SkyNano LLC, a Tennessee limited liability company with its principal office at 740 Piper Rd, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919, has been dissolved. All persons having claims against the Company must present them in writing, stating the amount and basis of the claim, to:
SkyNano LLC
Attn: Anna Douglas, Liquidator
740 Piper Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
A claim against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within two (2) years after the date of this publication.
PUBLIC NOTICE
KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION SCHEDULED MEETINGS FOR 2027,
MAIN & SMALL ASSEMBLY ROOMS, 400 MAIN STREET, CITY-COUNTY BUILDING.
ALL COMMISSION AGENDAS ARE AVAILABLE EACH MONTH ON THE COMMISSION WEBSITE AT https://commission.knoxcountytn.gov/ AND MEETINGS ARE LIVE STREAMED AT https://www.knoxcm.org/#/
MEETING DATES/TIMES
FINANCE (1:00 PM) REORGANIZATION (1:00 PM)
FEBRUARY 17 SEPTEMBER 1
MAY 17
AUGUST 16
NOVEMBER 8
OPTIONAL AGENDA REVIEW (3:00 PM) BEER BOARD (4:00 PM)
ZONINGS (5:00 PM) COMMISSION (5:00 PM)
JANUARY 20 JANUARY 25 FEBRUARY 17 FEBRUARY 24
MARCH 15 MARCH 22
APRIL 19 APRIL 26
MAY 17 MAY 24
JUNE 21 JUNE 28
JULY 19 JULY 26
AUGUST 16 AUGUST 23
SEPTEMBER 20 SEPTEMBER 27
OCTOBER 18 OCTOBER 25
NOVEMBER 8 NOVEMBER 15
DECEMBER 13 DECEMBER 20
NOTE: MEETING DATES, LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
