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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ERNEST N. WALKER, JR., DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of February, 2024, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of ERNEST N. WALKER, JR., Deceased, who died the 1st day of August, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.  All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 16th day of February, 2024.

Jimmy D. Walker, Administrator                      

Estate of Ernest N. Walker, Jr., Deceased

Mingy K. Ball, Attorney for Estate Smithville, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JAMES ROBERT MASON, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of February, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of JAMES ROBERT MASON, Deceased, who died the 7th day of January, 2024, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 16th day of February, 2024.

James Byron Mason, Executor

Estate of James Robert Mason, Deceased

Brandon S. Griffin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master 

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MINNIE M. RANDOLPH, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of February, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of MINNIE M. RANDOLPH, Deceased, who died January 23, 2024, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 16th day of February, 2024.

Ronnie Lee Randolph, Executor                                                                    

Estate of Minnie M. Randolph, Deceased                                

John C. Knowles, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE

  NOTICE is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at

10:30 o’clock, A.M. at the Justice Center, 121 Taft Street, in Spencer, Tennessee, the undersigned, as Trustee, under a Deed of Trust executed by Koomal Dass and wife, Inez Dass, (“Debtor”), dated October 3, 2006, of record at Book RB32, pages 964, et seq., Register’s Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee, by virtue of being appointed Trustee by the true and lawful holder and owner of said indebtedness, Greystone Real Estate Services, Inc., and by reason of default in the payment of the obligation secured by said deed of trust and the performance of the covenants therein contained, and at the express direction of the true and lawful holders and owners of said promissory note secured by said deed of trust, will sell, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, or credit upon the indebtedness secured, at the option of the holder of the secured indebtedness if the holder is the successful bidder, the interest conveyed to said Trustee by virtue of said deed of trust, and the property therein described, which property lies in the FOURTH CIVIL DISTRICT of Van Buren County,

Tennessee, and is more particularly described as follows:

Being Lot 512, Block 1100, Unit XI, Phase III of Hawks Bluff, a plat of which

appears at Plat Cabinet 1, page 161, Register's Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee.

Being the same property acquired by Koomal Dass and wife, Inez Dass, by virtue of a deed dated October 3, 2006, from Greystone Real Estate Services, LLC, of record at Book RB32, pages 961, et seq., of record in Book RB32, pages 961, et seq.,

Register's Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee.

This conveyance and the real property described hereinabove are made subject to those certain restrictive covenants of record in Book RB18, pages 599, et seq.,

Register’s Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee; to the rights of others to and

regarding prior mineral conveyances or reservations and appurtenant rights thereto; to the mineral reservations and all matters of record in the instrument of record at Deed Book 8, page 552, Register’s Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee; to all matters appearing on the plat of record in Plat Book 1, pages 161, et seq.; and to all easements and matters of record, Register’s Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee.

The street or mailing address of this property is off of Baker Mountain Road, Spencer, Tennessee 38583.  This property is identified as Map 56, Parcel 512.00, in the records of the Assessor of Property for Van Buren County, Tennessee.

This sale will be made in bar of the equity and right of redemption without warranty as to title or encumbrances for the purpose of paying the debt obligation secured by said deed of trust. 

Said sale shall be subject to any restrictions, reservations, conditions and liens of record applicable to said property, and is further subject to any City and County real property taxes against said property.

In the event the high bidder at the foreclosure sale should fail to comply with the submitted bid, the Trustee shall have the option to accept the next highest bid in which the bidder is able to comply or to re-advertise and sell at a later date.

Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §35-5-104, as of the date of this Notice, there were no unreleased tax liens filed by the United States of America with respect to which the provisions of 26 U.S.C. §7425(b) require notice to be given to the United States of America in order for the sale of the land thus advertised not to be subject to such lien or claim of lien of the United States of America or filed by the State of Tennessee with respect to which the provisions of

Tennessee Code Annotated §67-1-1433(b)(1) require notice to be given to the State of Tennessee in order for the sale of the land thus advertised not to be subject to such lien or claim of lien of the State of Tennessee, against the Debtor in the Register's Office of Van Buren County, Tennessee.

 The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another date certain without further publication upon announcement at the time said above.

 EXECUTED this 6th day of February, 2024.

 Kenneth M. Chadwell, Trustee

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 29, 2001, executed by SUAD MUHELJIC AND RIAD MUHELJIC, to Covenant Title & Escrow as Trustee for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION  SYSTEMS,  INC.,  AS  BENEFICIARY,  AS  NOMINEE  FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC, its successors and assigns, recorded on June 6, 2001 in Book RB93, Page 654, in the Register of Deeds Office for White, Tennessee to which reference is hereby made; and

WHEREAS, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL  CAPACITY  BUT  SOLELY  AS  OWNER  TRUSTEE  FOR  LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2021-GS5, hereinafter “Creditor", the party entitled to enforce said security interest, having appointed Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, or its agent, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee, will, on March 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time, at 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, TN, White County, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the Substitute Trustee. The property to be sold is described as follows: SITUATED IN THE FOURTH (4TH) CIVIL DISTRICT OF WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TRACT NO. 4: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD, SAID PIN BEING 426.02' SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF LUNA ROAD AND CANTRELL ROAD AS MEASURED ALONG THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD AND SEVERING NORRIS S 83 DEGREES 29' 45" E 1179.14' TO AN IRON PIN IN THE WEST MARGIN OF HUTCHINGS COLLEGE ROAD; THENCE WITH THE WEST MARGIN OF HUTCHING COLLEGE ROAD S 07 DEGREES 40' 49" W 200.04' TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID ROAD AND SEVERING NORRIS N 83 DEGREES 29' 45" W 1174.85' TO AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD; THENCE WITH THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD N. 06 DEGREES 10'38" E 32.16; THENCE N 06 DEGREES 30' 15" E 167.84 TO THE BEGINNING. CONTAINING 5.40 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SURVEYED BY ALFRED M. BARTLETT, R. L. S. #762 ON APRIL 21, 1998.THERE, IS A POWER LINE ACROSS A PORTION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY.

TRACT NO. 5: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD SAID PIN BEING 626.06' SOUTHWEST OF THE

INTERSECTION OF LUNA ROAD AND CANTRELL ROAD AS MEASURED ALONG THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD; THENCE LEAVING LUNA ROAD AND SEVERING NORRIS 83 DEGREES 29' 45" E 1174.85' TO AN IRON PIN IN THE WEST MARGIN OF HUTCHINGS COLLEGE ROAD; THENCE WITH THE WEST MARGIN OF HUTCHINGS COLLEGE ROAD S 07 DEGREES 40' 49" W 200.04' TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID ROAD AND SEVERING NORRIS N 83 DEGREES 29' 45" W 1169.90' TO AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD; THENCE WITH THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD N 06 DEGREES 10' 38" E 20.00' TO THE BEGINNING. CONTAINING 5.38 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SURVEYED BY ALFRED M. BARTLETT, R. L. S. #762 ON APRIL 21, 1998.

THERE IS A POWER LINE ACROSS A PORTION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY.

THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS RUNS WITH THE LAND AND SHALL BE BINDING UPON GRANTEES AND GRANTEES SUCCESSORS. 1. THERE SHALL BE NO SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOMES SITUATED UPON THE PROPERTY WHICH ARE TITLE BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AND ARE OF A MAKE OLDER THAT FOUR (4) YEARS FROM THE DATED OF PLACEMENT UPON SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SUAD MUHELJIC, BY VIRTUE OF WARRANTY DEED FROM DAVID HUNTER AND WIFE, KATHY HUNTER, DATED JUNE 23, 200 AND OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 76, PAGE 407 IN THE REGISTER'S OFFICE FOR WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

Commonly known as: 876 LUNA ROAD SPARTA, TN 38583

Parcel number(s): 44-84.00

In the event of a discrepancy between the legal description, the street address, and/or the parcel number(s), the legal description shall control.

The sale is subject to the following: tenant(s)/occupant(s) rights in possession, if any; all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any state or federal governmental agency; any prior liens or encumbrances; any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the property might disclose. Additionally, the following parties might claim an interest in the property: RIAD MUHELJIC; SUAD MUHELJIC; WHITE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

If the United States, the State of Tennessee, or any agency thereof have any liens on the property and are named herein as interested parties, timely notice has been given to them in accordance with applicable law, and the sale will be subject to any applicable rights of redemption held by such entities, as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425 and/or T.C.A. § 67- 1-1433.

The property will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to the condition of the property or any improvements thereon, including but not limited to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Substitute Trustee makes no covenant of seisin or warranty of title, express or implied, and will only convey the property by Substitute Trustee’s Deed. Except as noted above, all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and exemption are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust.

The sale held pursuant to this notice is subject to the express reservation that it may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time. If the sale is rescinded for any reason, the purchaser shall only be entitled to a refund of funds tendered to purchase the subject property, and shall have no further or other recourse against Creditor, the Substitute Trustee, or their successor(s), assign(s), agent(s), and attorney(s). The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another day, time, and place certain, without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. Notice of such adjournment will also be mailed to interested parties when required by applicable law.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

Attn: TN Foreclosure

2034 Hamilton Place, Suite 360

Chattanooga, TN 37421

(423) 498-7400

tnfc@raslg.com

Please reference file number 23-144013 when contacting our office.

Investors website: https://www.rascranesalesinfo.com/

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF TENNESSEE, WHITE COUNTY

WHEREAS, Kevin P. Duggan, Sylvia P. Duggan and Leo G. Duggan executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Guaranty Mortgage Services LLC, Lender and Arnold M. Weiss, Trustee(s), which was dated August 31, 2010, and recorded on September 1, 2010, in Book RB287, at Page 454 in White County, Tennessee Register of Deeds.

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on April 17, 2024, at 02:00 PM at the usual and customary location at the White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in White County, Tennessee, to wit:

Lying and being in the Fourth (4th) Civil District of White County, Tennessee, and being Lots 7 and 8 of WILDCAT ESTATES SUBDIVISION as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 1, page 353, in the Register's Office for White County, Tennessee.

This conveyance is made subject to all matters shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 1, page 353, and Restrictions recorded in Record Book 117, page 865, in the Register's Office for White County, Tennessee.

Being property acquired by Kevin P. Duggan, Leo G. Duggan and wife, Sylvia P. Duggan by Joint Tenancy Deed from William T. Crosland and wife, Tracy D. Crosland, recorded in Record Book 287, page 452, in the Register's Office for White County, Tennessee.

Parcel ID Number:        04-025-025-003.05

Address/Description:     2560 Wildcat Rd, Sparta, TN 38583

Current Owner(s):         Kevin P. Duggan and Sylvia P. Duggan

Other Interested Party(ies):       

The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and

All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.  The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

This office is attempting to collect a debt.  Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee

c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department

4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Suite 310

Atlanta, GA 30341

PH: 404-789-2661 FX: 404-294-0919

File No.: 18-21887 FC01

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed September 11, 2019 by Zachary K. Williams and Natasha N. Williams, husband and wife, to Charles E. Tonkin, II, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of White County, Tennessee, in Book RB440, Page 821, (Aff. of Affix. Book RB440, Page 846), and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register's Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Tennessee Housing Development Agency, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 commencing at 12:00 PM, at the East Door of the Courthouse, Sparta, White County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit:

Lying and being in the Third (3rd) Civil District of White County, Tennessee and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning on a ½ inch pipe located approximately 25 feet West of the center of Pollard Road, said pipe is the common corner on the East for this described parcel and Dorothy Kirby and is farther located N62-48-04E 4.1 feet from a utility pole; thence leaving Kirby and going with Pollard Road S35-56-02W 150.00 feet to a steel post; thence leaving Pollard Road and going with the remainder of the Albert Bockhahn property N63-22-34W 346.31 feet to a steel post and N35-56-02E 150.00 feet to a steel post; thence leaving Bockhahn and going with Dorothy Kirby S63-22-34E 346.31 feet to the beginning, containing 1.17 acres as surveyed by the David H. Bradley Land Surveying Company, R.L.S. #1137, on April 17, 1996.

Included herein is a mobile home described as VIN: TNFLT27A1BI4139SR12, Year: 1997, Make: FLWD, Model: STO, which has become and is intended to affix such that the manufactured housing unit is an improvement to and made a part of the real property.

Tax Parcel ID: 065-001.02

Property Address: 1130 Pollard Road, Walling, TN 38587

Other Interested Parties:  THDA, Midland Credit, and any occupants

All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.                                                                   

Substitute Trustee

Law Ofices of Arnold M. Weiss PLLC

208 Adams Avenue

Memphis, Tennessee   38l03

90l 526 8296

File # 7255-129948-FC

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WHITE COUNTY

STATE OF TENNESSEE

MEB LOAN TRUST IV,

Plaintiff,

v.

BERWYN FRASIER,

Defendant.

Case No. 2023-CV-42

ORDER FOR SERVICE BY

PUBLICATION

This matter came before the Court on the Motion of MEB Loan Trust IV (“MEB” or “Plaintiff”), Plaintiff in the above-styled civil action, for entry of an order pursuant to Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.08 and T.C.A. § 21-1-204, that service upon Defendant Berwyn Frasier (“Mr. Frasier”) be made by publication of summons as provided in said statute. 

Pursuant to T.C.A. § 21-1-204, appearing from allegations of the Complaint for Reformation and Declaratory Judgment in this cause, being duly sworn to, and from affidavit, that Mr. Frasier cannot be served with the ordinary process of law for the following reason:

            ___      non-resident of Tennessee

             X         after diligent inquiry, the whereabouts of Mr. Frasier cannot be ascertained

            ___      other:

It is therefore ordered, that Mr. Frasier enter an appearance thirty (30) days after the last publication and file an answer to the Complaint, or judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. A copy of this Order is to be published for four (4) consecutive weeks in the The Sparta Expositor.

SO ORDERED, this 19th day of January, 2024.

RONALD THURMAN

CHANCELLOR

Order prepared and presented by:

TENISE C. CHUNG (BPR No. 030921)

HANNAH DAVENPORT (BPR No. 038212)

RUBIN LUBLIN TN, PLLC

3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100

Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30071

(770) 246-3353 (Telephone)

(470) 508-9203 (Facsimile)

tchung@rlselaw.com

hdavenport@rlselaw.com

Attorneys for Plaintiff

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations described in and secured by a certain Deed of Trust executed by Sierra Brown, an unmarried woman to Lynn Omohundro Attorney at Law, as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for  Van Dyk Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, recorded March 17, 2022 in White County Register's Office at Book RB504 Page 527 Inst#22001269 as last assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, and the undersigned having been appointed Successor Trustee by instrument recorded in said Register’s Office, this is notice that the undersigned will on April 9, 2024 at 11:00am local time, at the White County Courthouse 1 East Brockman Way, Sparta, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash the following property located in White County, Tennessee, which will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, assessments or easements, liens, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants and any security deeds, mortgages or deeds of trust superior to the Deed of Trust first set out above, any prior liens, and encumbrances of record.

Described property is A lot 75 feet square and lying at the intersection of Simrell Street and Hayes Street, and fronting 75 feet on Hayes Street and running eastwardly between parallel lines a distance of 75 feet.

Being the same property conveyed to Sierra Brown, an unmarried women by Warranty Deed, from Diana DelToro, appearing of record in Record Book 504, Page 525, in register’s Office for White County, Tennessee.

Property Address:  24 HAYES ST., SPARTA, TN 38583

TAX ID: 059A A 022.00 000

Current Owner(s) of Property: Sierra Brown, an unmarried woman

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 24 HAYES ST., SPARTA, TN, 38583 but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description in the referenced Deed of Trust herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.

Other Interested Parties: NONE

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.  The right is reserved to cancel the sale or adjourn the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement of the time and place for the sale set forth above.  If you purchase the property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of certified bank check made payable to Solomon Baggett, LLC Escrow Account.  No personal checks will be accepted.  You must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders.  Insufficient funds will not be accepted.  Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered.  This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Robert J. Solomon

Substitute Trustee

Solomon | Baggett, LLC

3763 Rogers Bridge Road

Duluth, Georgia 30097                                              

(678) 243-2515

Our File No. CMS.03505

2/22/24, 2/29/24, 3/7/24

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Public notices for Thurday, Feb. 22, 2024

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ERNEST N. WALKER, JR., DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of February, 2024, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of ERNEST N. WALKER, JR., Deceased, who died the 1st day of August, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.  All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 16th day of February, 2024.

Jimmy D. Walker, Administrator                                             

Estate of Ernest N. Walker, Jr., Deceased

Mingy K. Ball, Attorney for Estate Smithville, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JAMES ROBERT MASON, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of February, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of JAMES ROBERT MASON, Deceased, who died the 7th day of January, 2024, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 16th day of February, 2024.

James Byron Mason, Executor

Estate of James Robert Mason, Deceased

Brandon S. Griffin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master 

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MINNIE M. RANDOLPH, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of February, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of MINNIE M. RANDOLPH, Deceased, who died January 23, 2024, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 16th day of February, 2024.

Ronnie Lee Randolph, Executor                                                                    

Estate of Minnie M. Randolph, Deceased                                

John C. Knowles, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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ABANDONED

VEHICLE FOR

AUCTION

White County Car Care

1340 Browntown Road

Sparta, TN  38583

Auction will be March 15 @ 1:00 at WCCC

2016 Ford Fiesta

3FADP4EEXGM104243                                                                                        

White County Car Care can reserve the right to reject any bid below the amount of invoiced mechanics lien. 

For anyone who has interest in these vehicles, the sale will begin at least 15 days upon receipt of this notice.

Publish date:

February 22, 2024

February 29, 2024

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White County, Tennessee

Request for Proposals

RFP No. 2024-0307-01-006

Take notice that the Director of Finance for White County shall accept sealed written proposals for a fireworks display.

Proposals, bids, or responses must be submitted to the office of the Director of Finance, Room 204, White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, 38583, no later than 2:00 P.M. central time, March 7, 2024 at which time the proposals will be opened and considered.

Copies of bid documents may be obtained at whitecountytn.gov/bids

The owner (White County) further reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, or conditional proposals.

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

Publication Date:  02/22/2024

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DEBORAH ANN MESSENGER, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of February, 2024, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of DEBORAH ANN MESSENGER, Deceased, who died the 2nd day of May, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.           

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 5th day of February, 2024.

Scott A. Hodge, Administrator                                                                                           

Estate of Deborah Ann Messenger, Deceased

Christopher Cronk, Attorney for Estate Nashville, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF

JANET ROSE SIMS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of February, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of JANET ROSE SIMS, Deceased, who died the 10th day of October, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.            

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 7th day of February, 2024.

Charles Sims Executor                                                                                            

Estate of Janet Rose Sims, Deceased

Bruce Macleod, Attorney for Estate Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MARY ANNA THOMPSON, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of February, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of MARY ANNA THOMPSON, Deceased, who died the 18th day of December, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 5th day of February, 2024.

Robert Thompson, Co-Executor

Pamela Manus, Co-Executor   

Estate of Mary Anna Thompson, Deceased                      

Lynn Omohundro, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

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TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock, A.M. at the Justice Center, 121 Taft Street, in Spencer, Tennessee, the undersigned, as Trustee, under a Deed of Trust executed by Koomal Dass and wife, Inez Dass, (“Debtor”), dated October 3, 2006, of record at Book RB32, pages 964, et seq., Register’s Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee, by virtue of being appointed Trustee by the true and lawful holder and owner of said indebtedness, Greystone Real Estate Services, Inc., and by reason of default in the payment of the obligation secured by said deed of trust and the performance of the covenants therein contained, and at the express direction of the true and lawful holders and owners of said promissory note secured by said deed of trust, will sell, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, or credit upon the indebtedness secured, at the option of the holder of the secured indebtedness if the holder is the successful bidder, the interest conveyed to said Trustee by virtue of said deed of trust, and the property therein described, which property lies in the FOURTH CIVIL DISTRICT of Van Buren County, Tennessee, and is more particularly described as follows:

Being Lot 512, Block 1100, Unit XI, Phase III of Hawks Bluff, a plat of which appears at Plat Cabinet 1, page 161, Register's Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee.

Being the same property acquired by Koomal Dass and wife, Inez Dass, by virtue of a deed dated October 3, 2006, from Greystone Real Estate Services, LLC, of record at Book RB32, pages 961, et seq., of record in Book RB32, pages 961, et seq., Register's Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee.

This conveyance and the real property described hereinabove are made subject to those certain restrictive covenants of record in Book RB18, pages 599, et seq.,

Register’s Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee; to the rights of others to and regarding prior mineral conveyances or reservations and appurtenant rights thereto; to the mineral reservations and all matters of record in the instrument of record at Deed Book 8, page 552, Register’s Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee; to all matters appearing on the plat of record in Plat Book 1, pages 161, et seq.; and to all easements and matters of record, Register’s Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee.

The street or mailing address of this property is off of Baker Mountain Road, Spencer, Tennessee 38583.  This property is identified as Map 56, Parcel 512.00, in the records of the Assessor of Property for Van Buren County, Tennessee.

This sale will be made in bar of the equity and right of redemption without warranty as to title or encumbrances for the purpose of paying the debt obligation secured by said deed of trust. 

Said sale shall be subject to any restrictions, reservations, conditions and liens of record applicable to said property, and is further subject to any City and County real property taxes against said property.

In the event the high bidder at the foreclosure sale should fail to comply with the submitted bid, the Trustee shall have the option to accept the next highest bid in which the bidder is able to comply or to re-advertise and sell at a later date.

Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §35-5-104, as of the date of this Notice, there were no unreleased tax liens filed by the United States of America with respect to which the provisions of 26 U.S.C. §7425(b) require notice to be given to the United States of America in order for the sale of the land thus advertised not to be subject to such lien or claim of lien of the United States of America or filed by the State of Tennessee with respect to which the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated §67-1-1433(b)(1) require notice to be given to the

State of Tennessee in order for the sale of the land thus advertised not to be subject to such lien or claim of lien of the State of Tennessee, against the Debtor in the Register's Office of Van Buren County, Tennessee.   The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another date certain without further publication upon announcement at the time said above.

EXECUTED this 6th day of February, 2024.

Kenneth M. Chadwell, Trustee

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NOTICE:  Bondecroft Utility District regular scheduled meetings are being permanently changed beginning with the March meeting to the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 pm at the office, 8756 Crossville Hwy.  Next meeting will be Tuesday, March 12 at 5:00 pm.

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White County, Tennessee

Request for Bids

RFB No. 2024-0229-01-005

Take notice that the Director of Finance for White County shall accept sealed written bids for 2024 mowing services.

Proposals, bids, or responses must be submitted to the office of the Director of Finance, Room 204, White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, 38583, no later than 2:00 P.M. central time, February 29, 2024 at which time the bids will be opened and considered.

Copies of bid documents may be obtained at whitecountytn.gov/bids

The owner (White County) further reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, or conditional bids.

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

Publication Date:  02/22/2024

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The White County

Purchasing Committee

will meet on Monday,

February 26, 2024 at

10:30 am at the

White County Courthouse.

Publication Date:  02/22/2024

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 29, 2001, executed by SUAD MUHELJIC AND RIAD MUHELJIC, to Covenant Title & Escrow as Trustee for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION  SYSTEMS,  INC.,  AS  BENEFICIARY,  AS  NOMINEE  FOR

COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC, its successors and assigns, recorded on June 6, 2001 in Book RB93, Page 654, in the Register of Deeds Office for White, Tennessee to which reference is hereby made; and

WHEREAS, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL  CAPACITY  BUT  SOLELY  AS  OWNER  TRUSTEE  FOR  LEGACY

MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2021-GS5, hereinafter “Creditor", the party entitled to enforce said security interest, having appointed Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, or its agent, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee, will, on March 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time, at 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, TN, White County, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the Substitute Trustee. The property to be sold is described as follows:

SITUATED IN THE FOURTH (4TH) CIVIL DISTRICT OF WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

TRACT NO. 4: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD, SAID PIN BEING 426.02' SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF LUNA ROAD AND CANTRELL ROAD AS MEASURED ALONG THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD AND SEVERING NORRIS S 83 DEGREES 29' 45" E 1179.14' TO AN IRON PIN IN THE WEST MARGIN OF HUTCHINGS COLLEGE ROAD; THENCE WITH THE WEST MARGIN OF HUTCHING COLLEGE ROAD S 07 DEGREES 40' 49" W 200.04' TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID ROAD AND SEVERING NORRIS N 83 DEGREES 29' 45" W 1174.85' TO AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD; THENCE WITH THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD N. 06 DEGREES 10'38" E 32.16; THENCE N 06 DEGREES 30' 15" E 167.84 TO THE BEGINNING. CONTAINING 5.40 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SURVEYED BY ALFRED M. BARTLETT, R. L. S. #762 ON APRIL 21, 1998.THERE, IS A POWER LINE ACROSS A PORTION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY.

TRACT NO. 5: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD SAID PIN BEING 626.06' SOUTHWEST OF THE

INTERSECTION OF LUNA ROAD AND CANTRELL ROAD AS MEASURED ALONG THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD; THENCE LEAVING LUNA ROAD AND SEVERING NORRIS 83 DEGREES 29' 45" E 1174.85' TO AN IRON PIN IN THE WEST MARGIN OF HUTCHINGS COLLEGE ROAD; THENCE WITH THE WEST MARGIN OF HUTCHINGS COLLEGE ROAD S 07 DEGREES 40' 49" W 200.04' TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID ROAD AND SEVERING NORRIS N 83 DEGREES 29' 45" W 1169.90' TO AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD; THENCE WITH THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD N 06 DEGREES 10' 38" E 20.00' TO THE BEGINNING. CONTAINING 5.38 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SURVEYED BY ALFRED M. BARTLETT, R. L. S. #762 ON APRIL 21, 1998.

THERE IS A POWER LINE ACROSS A PORTION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY.

THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS RUNS WITH THE LAND AND SHALL BE BINDING UPON GRANTEES AND GRANTEES SUCCESSORS.

THERE SHALL BE NO SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOMES SITUATED UPON THE PROPERTY WHICH ARE TITLE BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AND ARE OF A MAKE OLDER THAT FOUR (4) YEARS FROM THE DATED OF PLACEMENT UPON SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SUAD MUHELJIC, BY VIRTUE OF WARRANTY DEED FROM DAVID HUNTER AND WIFE, KATHY HUNTER, DATED JUNE 23, 200 AND OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 76, PAGE 407 IN THE REGISTER'S OFFICE FOR WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

Commonly known as: 876 LUNA ROAD SPARTA, TN 38583

Parcel number(s): 44-84.00

In the event of a discrepancy between the legal description, the street address, and/or the parcel number(s), the legal description shall control.

The sale is subject to the following: tenant(s)/occupant(s) rights in possession, if any; all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any state or federal governmental agency; any prior liens or encumbrances; any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the property might disclose. Additionally, the following parties might claim an interest in the property: RIAD MUHELJIC; SUAD MUHELJIC; WHITE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

If the United States, the State of Tennessee, or any agency thereof have any liens on the property and are named herein as interested parties, timely notice has been given to them in accordance with applicable law, and the sale will be subject to any applicable rights of redemption held by such entities, as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425 and/or T.C.A. § 67- 1-1433.

The property will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to the condition of the property or any improvements thereon, including but not limited to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Substitute Trustee makes no covenant of seisin or warranty of title, express or implied, and will only convey the property by Substitute Trustee’s Deed. Except as noted above, all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and exemption are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust.

The sale held pursuant to this notice is subject to the express reservation that it may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time. If the sale is rescinded for any reason, the purchaser shall only be entitled to a refund of funds tendered to purchase the subject property, and shall have no further or other recourse against Creditor, the Substitute Trustee, or their successor(s), assign(s), agent(s), and attorney(s). The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another day, time, and place certain, without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. Notice of such adjournment will also be mailed to interested parties when required by applicable law.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC Attn: TN Foreclosure

2034 Hamilton Place, Suite 360

Chattanooga, TN 37421

(423) 498-7400

tnfc@raslg.com

Please reference file number 23-144013 when contacting our office.

Investors website: https://www.rascranesalesinfo.com/

THIS OFFICE MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF TENNESSEE, WHITE COUNTY

WHEREAS, Kevin P. Duggan, Sylvia P. Duggan and Leo G. Duggan executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Guaranty Mortgage Services LLC, Lender and Arnold M. Weiss, Trustee(s), which was dated August 31, 2010, and recorded on September 1, 2010, in Book RB287, at Page 454 in White County, Tennessee Register of Deeds.

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on April 17, 2024, at 02:00 PM at the usual and customary location at the White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in White County, Tennessee, to wit:

Lying and being in the Fourth (4th) Civil District of White County, Tennessee, and being Lots 7 and 8 of WILDCAT ESTATES SUBDIVISION as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 1, page 353, in the Register's Office for White County, Tennessee.

This conveyance is made subject to all matters shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 1, page 353, and Restrictions recorded in Record Book 117, page 865, in the Register's Office for White County, Tennessee.

Being property acquired by Kevin P. Duggan, Leo G. Duggan and wife, Sylvia P. Duggan by Joint Tenancy Deed from William T. Crosland and wife, Tracy D. Crosland, recorded in Record Book 287, page 452, in the Register's Office for White County, Tennessee.

Parcel ID Number:      04-025-025-003.05

Address/Description:  2560 Wildcat Rd, Sparta, TN 38583

Current Owner(s):       Kevin P. Duggan and Sylvia P. Duggan

Other Interested Party(ies):   

The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and

All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.  The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

This office is attempting to collect a debt.  Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee

c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department

4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Suite 310

Atlanta, GA 30341

PH: 404-789-2661 FX: 404-294-0919

File No.: 18-21887 FC01

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed September 11, 2019 by Zachary K. Williams and Natasha N. Williams, husband and wife, to Charles E. Tonkin, II, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of White County, Tennessee, in Book RB440, Page 821, (Aff. of Affix. Book RB440, Page 846), and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register's Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Tennessee Housing Development Agency, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 commencing at 12:00 PM, at the East Door of the Courthouse, Sparta, White County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit:

Lying and being in the Third (3rd) Civil District of White County, Tennessee and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning on a ½ inch pipe located approximately 25 feet West of the center of Pollard Road, said pipe is the common corner on the East for this described parcel and Dorothy Kirby and is farther located N62-48-04E 4.1 feet from a utility pole; thence leaving Kirby and going with Pollard Road S35-56-02W 150.00 feet to a steel post; thence leaving Pollard Road and going with the remainder of the Albert Bockhahn property N63-22-34W 346.31 feet to a steel post and N35-56-02E 150.00 feet to a steel post; thence leaving Bockhahn and going with Dorothy Kirby S63-22-34E 346.31 feet to the beginning, containing 1.17 acres as surveyed by the David H. Bradley Land Surveying Company, R.L.S. #1137, on April 17, 1996.

Included herein is a mobile home described as VIN: TNFLT27A1BI4139SR12, Year: 1997, Make: FLWD, Model: STO, which has become and is intended to affix such that the manufactured housing unit is an improvement to and made a part of the real property.

Tax Parcel ID: 065-001.02

Property Address: 1130 Pollard Road, Walling, TN 38587

Other Interested Parties:  THDA, Midland Credit, and any occupants

All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.                                                                    

Substitute Trustee

Law Offices of Arnold M. Weiss PLLC

208 Adams Avenue

Memphis, Tennessee   38l03

90l 526 8296

 File # 7255-129948-FC

Published:                 

February 15

February 22

February 29

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WHITE COUNTY

STATE OF TENNESSEE

MEB LOAN TRUST IV,

Plaintiff,

v.

BERWYN FRASIER,

Defendant.

Case No. 2023-CV-42

ORDER FOR SERVICE BY

PUBLICATION

This matter came before the Court on the Motion of MEB Loan Trust IV (“MEB” or “Plaintiff”), Plaintiff in the above-styled civil action, for entry of an order pursuant to Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.08 and T.C.A. § 21-1-204, that service upon Defendant Berwyn Frasier (“Mr. Frasier”) be made by publication of summons as provided in said statute. 

Pursuant to T.C.A. § 21-1-204, appearing from allegations of the Complaint for Reformation and Declaratory Judgment in this cause, being duly sworn to, and from affidavit, that Mr. Frasier cannot be served with the ordinary process of law for the following reason:

            ___      non-resident of Tennessee

             X        after diligent inquiry, the whereabouts of Mr. Frasier cannot be ascertained

            ___      other:

It is therefore ordered, that Mr. Frasier enter an appearance thirty (30) days after the last publication and file an answer to the Complaint, or judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. A copy of this Order is to be published for four (4) consecutive weeks in the The Sparta Expositor.

SO ORDERED, this 19th day of January, 2024.

RONALD THURMAN         

CHANCELLOR

Order prepared and presented by:

TENISE C. CHUNG (BPR No. 030921)

HANNAH DAVENPORT (BPR No. 038212)

RUBIN LUBLIN TN, PLLC

3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100

Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30071

(770) 246-3353 (Telephone)

(470) 508-9203 (Facsimile)

tchung@rlselaw.com

hdavenport@rlselaw.com

Attorneys for Plaintiff

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Van Buren County Administrative Facility

121 Taft Drive

Spencer, TN 38585

PHONE: 931-946-2314

FAX: 931-946-2388

NOTICE: County Legislative Body Vacancy in the 3rd District

Follow T.C.A. 5-5-111 Procedures to fill vacancy.

The vacancy will be filled at the February 29, 2024 Commission

Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Person may call Mayor’s Office for copy of

Procedures at 931-946-2314.

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations described in and secured by a certain Deed of Trust executed by Sierra Brown, an unmarried woman to Lynn Omohundro Attorney at Law, as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for  Van Dyk Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, recorded March 17, 2022 in White County Register's Office at Book RB504 Page 527 Inst#22001269 as last assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, and the undersigned having been appointed Successor Trustee by instrument recorded in said Register’s Office, this is notice that the undersigned will on April 9, 2024 at 11:00am local time, at the White County Courthouse 1 East Brockman Way, Sparta, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash the following property located in White County, Tennessee, which will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, assessments or easements, liens, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants and any security deeds, mortgages or deeds of trust superior to the Deed of Trust first set out above, any prior liens, and encumbrances of record.

Described property is A lot 75 feet square and lying at the intersection of Simrell Street and Hayes Street, and fronting 75 feet on Hayes Street and running eastwardly between parallel lines a distance of 75 feet.

Being the same property conveyed to Sierra Brown, an unmarried women by Warranty Deed, from Diana DelToro, appearing of record in Record Book 504, Page 525, in register’s Office for White County, Tennessee.

Property Address:  24 HAYES ST., SPARTA, TN 38583

TAX ID: 059A A 022.00 000

Current Owner(s) of Property: Sierra Brown, an unmarried woman

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 24 HAYES ST., SPARTA, TN, 38583 but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description in the referenced Deed of Trust herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.

Other Interested Parties: NONE

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.  The right is reserved to cancel the sale or adjourn the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement of the time and place for the sale set forth above.  If you purchase the property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of certified bank check made payable to Solomon Baggett, LLC Escrow Account.  No personal checks will be accepted.  You must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders.  Insufficient funds will not be accepted.  Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered.  This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Robert J. Solomon

Substitute Trustee

Solomon | Baggett, LLC

3763 Rogers Bridge Road

Duluth, Georgia 30097                                              

(678) 243-2515

Our File No. CMS.03505

2/22/24, 2/29/24, 3/7/24

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Public notices for Thurday, Feb. 15, 2024

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF

BETTY SUE MADDEN,

DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of January, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of BETTY SUE MADDEN, Deceased, who died the 2nd day of December, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this 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, asthe case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this

notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4)months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement

with the undersigned at once.

This the 31st day of January, 2024.

Joseph Edward Harmann, Executor

Estate of Betty Sue Madden, Deceased

Randal R. Boston, Attorney for Estate

Crossville, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF

J V ROBERTS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of January, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of J V ROBERTS, Deceased, who died the 18th day of December, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.  All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

 (1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement

with the undersigned at once.

This the 29th day of January, 2024.

Dena Simmons, Co-Executor

Hope Brown, Co-Executor

Loel Thompson, Co-Executor   

Estate of J V Roberts, Deceased

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF CHARLIE DENVER RICHARDSON, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of January, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of CHARLIE DENVER RICHARDSON, Deceased, who died the 22nd day of November, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement

with the undersigned at once.

This the 31st day of January, 2024.

Virginia Faye Holman, Personal Representative

Billy Joe Richardson, Personal Representative

Estate of Charlie Denver Richardson, Deceased

Dale Bohannon, Attorney for Estate

Cookeville, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF LINDA GAIL STRASBURG, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of January, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of LINDA GAIL STRASBURG, Deceased, who died the 17th day of November, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement

with the undersigned at once.

This the 31st day of January, 2024.

Vicki McClanahan, Executrix                                        

Estate of Linda Gail Strasburg, Deceased

Bruce MacLeod, Attorney for Estate

Cookeville, Tennessee 

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                       

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Public

Hearing &

Meeting Notice

The City of Spencer Mayor & Board of Aldermen will meet in

regular session at on February 29th, 2024 at Spencer City Hall. There will

be a public hearing at 5:30 PM, prior to the meeting for any questions or

comments regarding second and final reading of (5)

Budget Amendments. Budget Amendment #5, Increase Non-ARP Construction; Budget Amendment #6, Increase Equipment Expense; Budget Amendment #7, Increase Lability Insurance; Budget Amendment #8, Increase Postage & Freight; and Budget Amendment #9, Increase Interest Expense.  A sign-up sheet will be available the night of the meeting for anyone wishing to make a public comment regarding items on the agenda. The meeting will be held at Spencer City Hall located at 12180 State Route 111 Spencer, Tn 38585. The public is invited to attend.  

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DEBORAH ANN MESSENGER, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of February, 2024, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of DEBORAH ANN MESSENGER, Deceased, who died the 2nd day of May, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 5th day of February, 2024.

Scott A. Hodge, Administrator                                                                                          

Estate of Deborah Ann Messenger, Deceased  Christopher Cronk, Attorney for Estate Nashville, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                       

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF

JANET ROSE SIMS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of February, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of JANET ROSE SIMS, Deceased, who died the 10th day of October, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.  

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement

with the undersigned at once.

This the 7th day of February, 2024.

Charles Sims Executor                                                                                            

Estate of Janet Rose Sims, Deceased

Bruce Macleod, Attorney for Estate Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MARY ANNA THOMPSON, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of February, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of MARY ANNA THOMPSON, Deceased, who died the 18th day of December, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.                        

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 5th day of February, 2024.

Robert Thompson, Co-Executor

Pamela Manus, Co-Executor   

Estate of Mary Anna Thompson, Deceased                   

Lynn Omohundro, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

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TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at

10:30 o’clock, A.M. at the Justice Center, 121 Taft Street, in Spencer, Tennessee, the undersigned, as Trustee, under a Deed of Trust executed by Koomal Dass and wife, Inez Dass, (“Debtor”), dated October 3, 2006, of record at Book RB32, pages 964, et seq., Register’s Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee, by virtue of being appointed Trustee by the true and lawful holder and owner of said indebtedness, Greystone Real Estate Services, Inc., and by reason of default in the payment of the obligation secured by said deed of trust and the performance of the covenants therein contained, and at the express direction of the true and lawful holders and owners of said promissory note secured by said deed of trust, will sell, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, or credit upon the indebtedness secured, at the option of the holder of the secured indebtedness if the holder is the successful bidder, the interest conveyed to said Trustee by virtue of said deed of trust, and the property therein described, which property lies in the FOURTH CIVIL DISTRICT of Van Buren County,

Tennessee, and is more particularly described as follows:

Being Lot 512, Block 1100, Unit XI, Phase III of Hawks Bluff, a plat of which

appears at Plat Cabinet 1, page 161, Register's Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee.

Being the same property acquired by Koomal Dass and wife, Inez Dass, by virtue of a deed dated October 3, 2006, from Greystone Real Estate Services, LLC, of record at Book RB32, pages 961, et seq., of record in Book RB32, pages 961, et seq., Register's Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee.

This conveyance and the real property described hereinabove are made subject to those certain restrictive covenants of record in Book RB18, pages 599, et seq.,

Register’s Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee; to the rights of others to and

regarding prior mineral conveyances or reservations and appurtenant rights thereto; to the mineral reservations and all matters of record in the instrument of record at Deed Book 8, page 552, Register’s Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee; to all

matters appearing on the plat of record in Plat Book 1, pages 161, et seq.; and to all easements and matters of record, Register’s Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee.

The street or mailing address of this property is off of Baker Mountain Road,

Spencer, Tennessee 38583.  This property is identified as Map 56, Parcel 512.00,

in the records of the Assessor of Property for Van Buren County, Tennessee.

This sale will be made in bar of the equity and right of redemption without

warranty as to title or encumbrances for the purpose of paying the debt obligation

secured by said deed of trust. 

Said sale shall be subject to any restrictions, reservations,

conditions and liens of record applicable to said property, and is further subject

to any City and County real property taxes against said property.

In the event the high bidder at the foreclosure sale should fail to comply with the submitted bid, the Trustee shall have the option to accept the next highest bid in which the bidder is able to comply or to re-advertise and sell at a later date.

Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §35-5-104, as of the date of this Notice, there were no unreleased tax liens filed by the United States of America with

respect to which the provisions of 26 U.S.C. §7425(b) require notice to be given to the United States of America in order for the sale of the land thus advertised not to be subject to such lien or claim of lien of the United States of America or filed by the State of Tennessee with respect to which the provisions of

Tennessee Code Annotated §67-1-1433(b)(1) require notice to be given to the

State of Tennessee in order for the sale of the land thus advertised not to be subject

to such lien or claim of lien of the State of Tennessee, against the Debtor in the

Register's Office of Van Buren County, Tennessee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another date certain without further publication upon announcement at the time said above.

EXECUTED this 6th day of February, 2024.

Kenneth M. Chadwell, Trustee

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE 

Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by a certain Deed of Trust executed September 11, 2019 by Zachary K. Williams and Natasha N. Williams, husband and wife, to Charles E. Tonkin, II, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the office of the Register of White County, Tennessee, in Book RB440, Page 821, (Aff. of Affix. Book RB440, Page 846), and the undersigned having been appointed Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the said Register's Office, and the owner of the debt secured, Tennessee Housing Development Agency, having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that the undersigned will, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 commencing at 12:00 PM, at the East Door of the Courthouse, Sparta, White County, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit:

Lying and being in the Third (3rd) Civil District of White County, Tennessee and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning on a ½ inch pipe located approximately 25 feet West of the center of Pollard Road, said pipe is the common corner on the East for this described parcel and Dorothy Kirby and is farther located N62-48-04E 4.1 feet from a utility pole; thence leaving Kirby and going with Pollard Road S35-56-02W 150.00 feet to a steel post; thence leaving Pollard Road and going with the remainder of the Albert Bockhahn property N63-22-34W 346.31 feet to a steel post and N35-56-02E 150.00 feet to a steel post; thence leaving Bockhahn and going with Dorothy Kirby S63-22-34E 346.31 feet to the beginning, containing 1.17 acres as surveyed by the David H. Bradley Land Surveying Company, R.L.S. #1137, on April 17, 1996.

Included herein is a mobile home described as VIN: TNFLT27A1BI4139SR12, Year: 1997, Make: FLWD, Model: STO, which has become and is intended to affix such that the manufactured housing unit is an improvement to and made a part of the real property.

Tax Parcel ID: 065-001.02

Property Address: 1130 Pollard Road, Walling, TN 38587

Other Interested Parties:  THDA, Midland Credit, and any occupants

All right and equity of redemption, homestead and dower waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.                                                                    

Substitute Trustee

 Law Offices of Arnold M. Weiss PLLC

208 Adams Avenue

Memphis, Tennessee   38l03

90l 526 8296

File # 7255-129948-FC

Published:                  

February 15

February 22

February 29

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 29, 2001, executed by SUAD MUHELJIC AND RIAD MUHELJIC, to Covenant Title & Escrow as Trustee for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION  SYSTEMS,  INC.,  AS  BENEFICIARY,  AS  NOMINEE  FOR

COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC, its successors and assigns, recorded on June 6, 2001 in Book RB93, Page 654, in the Register of Deeds Office for White, Tennessee to which reference is hereby made; and

WHEREAS, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL  CAPACITY  BUT  SOLELY  AS  OWNER  TRUSTEE  FOR  LEGACY

MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2021-GS5, hereinafter “Creditor", the party entitled to enforce said security interest, having appointed Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, or its agent, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee, will, on March 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time, at 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, TN, White County, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the Substitute Trustee. The property to be sold is described as follows:

SITUATED IN THE FOURTH (4TH) CIVIL DISTRICT OF WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

TRACT NO. 4: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD, SAID PIN BEING 426.02' SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF LUNA ROAD AND CANTRELL ROAD AS MEASURED ALONG THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD AND SEVERING NORRIS S 83 DEGREES 29' 45" E 1179.14' TO AN IRON PIN IN THE WEST MARGIN OF HUTCHINGS COLLEGE ROAD; THENCE WITH THE WEST MARGIN OF HUTCHING COLLEGE ROAD S 07 DEGREES 40' 49" W 200.04' TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID ROAD AND SEVERING NORRIS N 83 DEGREES 29' 45" W 1174.85' TO AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD; THENCE WITH THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD N. 06 DEGREES 10'38" E 32.16; THENCE N 06 DEGREES 30' 15" E 167.84 TO THE BEGINNING. CONTAINING 5.40 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SURVEYED BY ALFRED M. BARTLETT, R. L. S. #762 ON APRIL 21, 1998.THERE, IS A POWER LINE ACROSS A PORTION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY.

TRACT NO. 5: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD SAID PIN BEING 626.06' SOUTHWEST OF THE

INTERSECTION OF LUNA ROAD AND CANTRELL ROAD AS MEASURED ALONG THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD; THENCE LEAVING LUNA ROAD AND SEVERING NORRIS 83 DEGREES 29' 45" E 1174.85' TO AN IRON PIN IN THE WEST MARGIN OF HUTCHINGS COLLEGE ROAD; THENCE WITH THE WEST MARGIN OF HUTCHINGS COLLEGE ROAD S 07 DEGREES 40' 49" W 200.04' TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID ROAD AND SEVERING NORRIS N 83 DEGREES 29' 45" W 1169.90' TO AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD; THENCE WITH THE EAST MARGIN OF LUNA ROAD N 06 DEGREES 10' 38" E 20.00' TO THE BEGINNING. CONTAINING 5.38 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SURVEYED BY ALFRED M. BARTLETT, R. L. S. #762 ON APRIL 21, 1998.

THERE IS A POWER LINE ACROSS A PORTION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY.

THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS RUNS WITH THE LAND AND SHALL BE BINDING UPON GRANTEES AND GRANTEES SUCCESSORS.

  1. THERE SHALL BE NO SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOMES SITUATED UPON THE PROPERTY WHICH ARE TITLE BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AND ARE OF A MAKE OLDER THAT FOUR (4) YEARS FROM THE DATED OF PLACEMENT UPON SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SUAD MUHELJIC, BY VIRTUE OF WARRANTY DEED FROM DAVID HUNTER AND WIFE, KATHY HUNTER, DATED JUNE 23, 200 AND OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 76, PAGE 407 IN THE REGISTER'S OFFICE FOR WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

Commonly known as: 876 LUNA ROAD SPARTA, TN 38583

Parcel number(s): 44-84.00

In the event of a discrepancy between the legal description, the street address, and/or the parcel number(s), the legal description shall control.

The sale is subject to the following: tenant(s)/occupant(s) rights in possession, if any; all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any state or federal governmental agency; any prior liens or encumbrances; any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the property might disclose. Additionally, the following parties might claim an interest in the property: RIAD MUHELJIC; SUAD MUHELJIC; WHITE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

If the United States, the State of Tennessee, or any agency thereof have any liens on the property and are named herein as interested parties, timely notice has been given to them in accordance with applicable law, and the sale will be subject to any applicable rights of redemption held by such entities, as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425 and/or T.C.A. § 67- 1-1433.

The property will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to the condition of the property or any improvements thereon, including but not limited to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Substitute Trustee makes no covenant of seisin or warranty of title, express or implied, and will only convey the property by Substitute Trustee’s Deed. Except as noted above, all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and exemption are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust.

The sale held pursuant to this notice is subject to the express reservation that it may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time. If the sale is rescinded for any reason, the purchaser shall only be entitled to a refund of funds tendered to purchase the subject property, and shall have no further or other recourse against Creditor, the Substitute Trustee, or their successor(s), assign(s), agent(s), and attorney(s). The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another day, time, and place certain, without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. Notice of such adjournment will also be mailed to interested parties when required by applicable law.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC Attn: TN Foreclosure

2034 Hamilton Place, Suite 360

Chattanooga, TN 37421

(423) 498-7400

tnfc@raslg.com

Please reference file number 23-144013 when contacting our office.

Investors website: https://www.rascranesalesinfo.com/

THIS OFFICE MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WHITE COUNTY

STATE OF TENNESSEE

MEB LOAN TRUST IV,

Plaintiff,

v.

BERWYN FRASIER,

Defendant.

Case No. 2023-CV-42

ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

This matter came before the Court on the Motion of MEB Loan Trust IV (“MEB” or “Plaintiff”), Plaintiff in the above-styled civil action, for entry of an order pursuant to Tenn. R. Civ. P. 4.08 and T.C.A. § 21-1-204, that service upon Defendant Berwyn Frasier (“Mr. Frasier”) be made by publication of summons as provided in said statute. 

Pursuant to T.C.A. § 21-1-204, appearing from allegations of the Complaint for Reformation and Declaratory Judgment in this cause, being duly sworn to, and from affidavit, that Mr. Frasier cannot be served with the ordinary process of law for the following reason:

            ___      non-resident of Tennessee

             X        after diligent inquiry, the whereabouts of Mr. Frasier cannot be ascertained

            ___      other:

It is therefore ordered, that Mr. Frasier enter an appearance thirty (30) days after the last publication and file an answer to the Complaint, or judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. A copy of this Order is to be published for four (4) consecutive weeks in the The Sparta Expositor.

SO ORDERED, this 19th day of January, 2024.

RONALD THURMAN         

CHANCELLOR

Order prepared and presented by:

TENISE C. CHUNG (BPR No. 030921)

HANNAH DAVENPORT (BPR No. 038212)

RUBIN LUBLIN TN, PLLC

3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100

Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30071

(770) 246-3353 (Telephone)

(470) 508-9203 (Facsimile)

tchung@rlselaw.com

hdavenport@rlselaw.com

Attorneys for Plaintiff

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Public notices for Thurday, Feb. 8, 2024

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF

BETTY SUE MADDEN,

DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of January, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of BETTY SUE MADDEN, Deceased, who died the 2nd day of December, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this 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, asthe case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this

notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4)months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 31st day of January, 2024.

Joseph Edward Harmann, Executor

Estate of Betty Sue Madden, Deceased

Randal R. Boston, Attorney for Estate

Crossville, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF

J V ROBERTS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of January, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of J V ROBERTS, Deceased, who died the 18th day of December, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.  All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

                        (1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement

with the undersigned at once.

This the 29th day of January, 2024.

Dena Simmons, Co-Executor

Hope Brown, Co-Executor

Loel Thompson, Co-Executor   

Estate of J V Roberts, Deceased

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF CHARLIE DENVER RICHARDSON, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of January, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of CHARLIE DENVER RICHARDSON, Deceased, who died the 22nd day of November, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 31st day of January, 2024.

Virginia Faye Holman, Personal Representative

Billy Joe Richardson, Personal Representative

Estate of Charlie Denver Richardson, Deceased

Dale Bohannon, Attorney for Estate

Cookeville, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF LINDA GAIL STRASBURG, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of January, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of LINDA GAIL STRASBURG, Deceased, who died the 17th day of November, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

 (1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement

with the undersigned at once.

This the 31st day of January, 2024.

Vicki McClanahan, Executrix                                        

Estate of Linda Gail Strasburg, Deceased

Bruce MacLeod, Attorney for Estate

Cookeville, Tennessee 

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master       

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

Sale at public auction will be on March 28, 2024 at 11:00AM local time, at the north door, Van Buren County Courthouse, Van Buren Administrative Bldg, 121 Taft Drive, Spencer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Richard D. Yost, to FNC Title Services, Inc., Trustee, as trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for American Advisors Group on July 8, 2021 at Book RB112, Page 718; conducted by LLG Trustee TN LLC, having been appointed Substitute or Successor Trustee, all of record in the Van Buren County Register's Office. Default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable.

Party Entitled to Enforce the Debt:  Finance of America Reverse LLC, its successors and assigns.

The real estate located in Van Buren County, Tennessee, and described in the said Deed of Trust will be sold to the highest call bidder.  The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record.  Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warrant is intended.

Street Address: 252 Spike Buck Rd, Spencer, Tennessee 38585

Parcel Number: 067 049.00

Current Owner(s) of Property: The Heirs of Richard D. Yost

This sale is subject to, without limitation, all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances including those created by a fixture filing or any applicable homeowners’ association dues or assessments; all claims or other matters, whether of record or not, which may encumber the purchaser’s title and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

The following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property to be affected by the foreclosure: any judgment creditor or lien holder with an interest subordinate to the said Deed of Trust or any party claiming by, though, or under any of the foregoing. Such parties known to the Substitute Trustee may include: All parties claiming by, though, or under Richard Yost; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

Terms of Sale will be public auction, for cash, free and clear of rights of homestead, redemption and dower to the extent disclaimed or inapplicable, and the rights of Richard D. Yost, and those claiming through him/her/it/them.

Any right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are waived in accord with the terms of said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.  If you purchase a property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of a certified/bank check made payable to or endorsed to LOGS Legal Group LLP. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end, you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee.  This sale may be rescinded only by the Substitute Trustee at any time. If the Substitute Trustee rescinds the sale, the purchaser shall only be entitled to a return of any money paid towards the purchase price and shall have no other recourse.  Once the purchaser tenders the purchase price, the Substitute Trustee may deem the sale final in which case the purchaser shall have no remedy.  The real property will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation, warranties regarding condition of the property or marketability of title.

This office may be a debt collector.  This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

LLG Trustee TN LLC

Substitute Trustee

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

Phone

(704) 333-8107

Fax

(704) 333-8156

File No. 23-124173

Publication date:

02/08/2024

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If you have any questions regarding Frontier's rates or services, please call us at 1-800-FRONTIER for further information or visit us at www.Frontier.com.

Publication date:  2/8/24

CNS-3780189#

THE EXPOSITOR

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The Van Buren County Regional Planning Commission will have its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday February 8, 2024 at 6 P.M. at the Van Buren County Administrative Building.  The agenda will be available no later than February 2, 2024 at the Van Buren County Executive's Office.  There will be a public comment period for all items on the agenda.  For questions regarding this meeting, please contact Van Buren County Planner Tommy Lee by email at tlee@ucdd.org or by phone at 931-979-2170.

Diane Hodges

Chairman

Van Buren County Regional Planning Commission.

Publication date:

02/08/2024

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The White County Election

Commission will meet on Thursday, February 15, 2024, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room, 2nd Floor, White County Courthouse, 1 E. Bockman Way, Sparta, TN  38583.  The purpose of this meeting is to review/approve voter registrations, appoint poll officials, address any other pertinent business and offer time for public comment.

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NOTICE ESAD MUHELJIC

The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services,

has filed a petition against you seeking to declare your children,

Bella and Eligh Muheljic, to be dependent and neglected.  It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown.  You are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Adam R. Hicks, Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children Services, 600 Hearthwood Court, Cookeville, Tennessee 38506, (931) 646-3000, an Answer to the Petition filed by the Tennessee Department of Children Services, within thirty (30) days of the last day of

publication of this notice, and pursuant to Rule 103(c)(3) of the

Tenn. R. Juv. P. you must also appear in the Juvenile Court of White County, Tennessee at Sparta, Tennessee on the 1st day of April, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. for the

Adjudicatory Hearing on the filed by the State of

Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services  If you fail to do so,

a default judgment will be taken against you pursuant to Rule 55 of the Tenn. R. of Civ. P. for the relief demanded in the Petition.  You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition

and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the

White County Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office, Sparta, Tennessee.

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Public notices for Thurday, Feb. 1, 2024

ESAD MUHELJIC

The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a petition against you seeking to declare your children,

Bella and Eligh Muheljic, to be dependent and neglected. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Adam R. Hicks, Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children Services, 600 Hearthwood Court, Cookeville, Tennessee 38506, (931) 646-3000, an Answer to the Petition filed by the Tennessee Department of Children Services, within thirty (30) days of the last day of publication of this notice, and pursuant to Rule 103(c)(3) of the

Tenn. R. Juv. P. you must also appear in the Juvenile Court of White County, Tennessee at Sparta, Tennessee on the 1st day of April, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. for the Adjudicatory Hearing on the filed by the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services If you fail to do so, a default judgment will be taken against you pursuant to Rule 55 of the Tenn. R. of Civ. P. for the relief demanded in the Petition. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the

White County Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office, Sparta, Tennessee.

Public notices for Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE

TRUSTEE SALE

Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated August 9, 2000, executed by Morris H. Frazier and Sandra L. Frazier, husband and wife, to R. Miller as Trustee for the benefit of CitiFinancial, Inc., of record in Record Book 78, Page 389, in the Register’s Office for White County, Tennessee, conveying certain real property therein described, and Edward D. Russell of The SR Law Group, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee of record in Book RB520, Page 906, Register's Office for White County, Tennessee; 

WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR TREEHOUSE SERIES V TRUST (“Holder”), by SN Servicing Corporation, its attorney in fact, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable and Holder having requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, Edward D. Russell of The SR Law Group will by virtue of the power and authority vested as Substitute Trustee, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 on or about 2:00 p.m. local time, at the east door, White County Courthouse, 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, Tennessee, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property located in White County, State of Tennessee, as follows, to wit:

All that certain parcel of land in the Second Civil District of White County, State of Tennessee, as more fully described in Deed Book 164, Page 171, ID #2 52-B D 7, being known and designated as Lot 111A, Thousand Oaks Resort Subdivision, filed in Plat Book 1, Page 67.

This being the same property conveyed to Morris H. Frazier and wife, Sandra L. Frazier, from Ronnie Smith and wife, Bonnie Smith, by Deed dated 11/09/1977 and recorded 11/09/1977, in Deed Book 164, Page 171, White County Records, State of Tennessee.

Parcel No. 052B D 007.00

Common Address: 209 Rich Loop Rd., Sparta, Tennessee 38583

THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. ANY REPRESENTATION CONCERNING ANY ASPECT OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BY A THIRD PARTY IS NOT THE REPRESENTATION/RESPONSIBILITY OF TRUSTEE(S)/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE(S) OR THEIR OFFICE.

THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO DEED OF TRUST RECORDED IN BOOK 193, PAGE 54, WHITE COUNTY ROD, ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES, LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS WHICH TAKE PRIORITY OVER THE DEED OF TRUST UNDER WHICH THIS FORECLOSURE SALE IS CONDUCTED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-101 ET SEQ. HAVE BEEN MET.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE.

IF YOU PURCHASE A PROPERTY AT THE FORECLOSURE SALE, THE ENTIRE PURCHASE PRICE IS DUE AND PAYABLE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION IN THE FORM OF A CERTIFIED/BANK CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO OR ENDORSED TO THE SR LAW GROUP. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. TO THIS END, YOU MUST BRING SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO OUTBID THE LENDER AND ANY OTHER BIDDERS. INSUFFICIENT FUNDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. AMOUNTS RECEIVED IN EXCESS OF THE WINNING BID WILL BE REFUNDED TO THE SUCCESSFUL PURCHASER AT THE TIME THE FORECLOSURE DEED IS DELIVERED.

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Morris H. Frazier; Sandra L. Frazier; Sovran Bank

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

This day, February 01, 2024.

Edward D. Russell, Substitute Trustee, The SR Law Group, PO Box 128, Mt. Juliet, TN 37121

(615) 559-3190;

erussell@thesrlawgroup.com

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF CAROLYN SUE HOWELL, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of January, 2024, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of CAROLYN SUE HOWELL, Deceased, who died the 21st day of July, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as  the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this

notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4)

months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.   

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement

with the undersigned at once.

This the 10th day of January, 2024.

Terry Vinson, Administrator

Estate of Carolyn Sue Howell, Deceased

Brandon S. Griffin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Roger Neal Rowland

Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of January, 2024 letters testamentary (administration)(small estate order) in respect to the Estate of Roger Neal Rowland, who died October 20, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Van Buren 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 11th day of January, 2024

Earl Wade Merriman ,  Executor

Estate of Roger Neal Rowland

Tina Shockley

Clerk and Master

Van Buren County Probate Court

Spencer, TN  38585

Attorney:

John E. Hutson

200 W. Bockman Way

Sparta, TN 38583

931-837-2002

ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTOR

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF GLENDA LORENE COLLINS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of January, 2024, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of GLENDA LORENE COLLINS, Deceased, who died the 29th day of November, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of

the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 10th day of January, 2024.

Jarrett Branch, Administrator    

Estate of Glenda Lorene Collins, Deceased

Brandon S. Griffin, Attorney for Estate Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF KAREN MARIE SPURLOCK,

DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of December, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of KAREN MARIE SPURLOCK, Deceased, who died the 26th day of September, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of  the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than

 sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.                       

This the 12th day of January, 2024.

Roy Spurlock, Administrator          

  Estate of Karen Marie Spurlock, Deceased

Cindy Morgan, Attorney for Estate Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF

RITA SUE BROWN,

DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of January, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of RITA SUE BROWN, Deceased, who died the 11th day of October, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.This the 12th day of January, 2024.

Cheryl Marcom, Executrix

Estate of Rita Sue Brown, Deceased

Cindy Morgan, Attorney for Estate Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

Sale at public auction will be on March 28, 2024 at 11:00AM local time, at the north door, Van Buren County Courthouse, Van Buren Administrative Bldg, 121 Taft Drive, Spencer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Richard D. Yost, to FNC Title Services, Inc., Trustee, as trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for American Advisors Group on July 8, 2021 at Book RB112, Page 718; conducted by LLG Trustee TN LLC, having been appointed Substitute or Successor Trustee, all of record in the Van Buren County Register's Office. Default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable.

Party Entitled to Enforce the Debt:  Finance of America Reverse LLC, its successors and assigns.

The real estate located in Van Buren County, Tennessee, and described in the said Deed of Trust will be sold to the highest call bidder.  The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record.  Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warrant is intended.

Street Address: 252 Spike Buck Rd, Spencer, Tennessee 38585

Parcel Number: 067 049.00

Current Owner(s) of Property: The Heirs of Richard D. Yost

This sale is subject to, without limitation, all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances including those created by a fixture filing or any applicable homeowners’ association dues or assessments; all claims or other matters, whether of record or not, which may encumber the purchaser’s title and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

The following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property to be affected by the foreclosure: any judgment creditor or lien holder with an interest subordinate to the said Deed of Trust or any party claiming by, though, or under any of the foregoing. Such parties known to the Substitute Trustee may include: All parties claiming by, though, or under Richard Yost; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

Terms of Sale will be public auction, for cash, free and clear of rights of homestead, redemption and dower to the extent disclaimed or inapplicable, and the rights of Richard D. Yost, and those claiming through him/her/it/them.

Any right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are waived in accord with the terms of said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.  If you purchase a property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of a certified/bank check made payable to or endorsed to LOGS Legal Group LLP. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end, you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee.  This sale may be rescinded only by the Substitute Trustee at any time. If the Substitute Trustee rescinds the sale, the purchaser shall only be entitled to a return of any money paid towards the purchase price and shall have no other recourse.  Once the purchaser tenders the purchase price, the Substitute Trustee may deem the sale final in which case the purchaser shall have no remedy.  The real property will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation, warranties regarding condition of the property or marketability of title.

This office may be a debt collector.  This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

LLG Trustee TN LLC

Substitute Trustee

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

Phone

(704) 333-8107

Fax

(704) 333-8156

File No. 23-124173

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Public Notice

The White County Purchasing Committee will meet on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 4:45 pm at the White County Courthouse.

Publication Date:  02/01/2024

White County, TN

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February Public Notice

Pursuant to T.C.A. § 8-44-103 

The White County Legislative Body is scheduled to assemble in session at the White County Courthouse, located at 1 E. Bockman Way, Sparta, TN to take up matters that may legally come before it.

Meetings for February 2024 are as follows:

Monday, February 5th , 2024 - Steering B Committee starts at 5:00 pm, Steering A starts at 5:30 pm, Solid Waste will follow Steering A and Budget will follow Solid Waste, 3rd floor of the Courthouse.

Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 – Planning Commission starts at 5:00 pm, Rm 207 of the Courthouse

Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 - WC Legislative Body Regular Call Meeting starts at 6:00 pm, 3rd Floor of the Courthouse

Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 – Parks & Recreation Subcommittee Meeting starts at 5 pm, Rm 207 of the Courthouse

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NOTICE

 

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE

TRUSTEE SALE

Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated August 9, 2000, executed by Morris H. Frazier and Sandra L. Frazier, husband and wife, to R. Miller as Trustee for the benefit of CitiFinancial, Inc., of record in Record Book 78, Page 389, in the Register’s Office for White County, Tennessee, conveying certain real property therein described, and Edward D. Russell of The SR Law Group, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee of record in Book RB520, Page 906, Register's Office for White County, Tennessee; 

WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR TREEHOUSE SERIES V TRUST (“Holder”), by SN Servicing Corporation, its attorney in fact, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable and Holder having requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, Edward D. Russell of The SR Law Group will by virtue of the power and authority vested as Substitute Trustee, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 on or about 2:00 p.m. local time, at the east door, White County Courthouse, 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, Tennessee, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property located in White County, State of Tennessee, as follows, to wit:

All that certain parcel of land in the Second Civil District of White County, State of Tennessee, as more fully described in Deed Book 164, Page 171, ID #2 52-B D 7, being known and designated as Lot 111A, Thousand Oaks Resort Subdivision, filed in Plat Book 1, Page 67.

This being the same property conveyed to Morris H. Frazier and wife, Sandra L. Frazier, from Ronnie Smith and wife, Bonnie Smith, by Deed dated 11/09/1977 and recorded 11/09/1977, in Deed Book 164, Page 171, White County Records, State of Tennessee.

Parcel No. 052B D 007.00

Common Address: 209 Rich Loop Rd., Sparta, Tennessee 38583

THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. ANY REPRESENTATION CONCERNING ANY ASPECT OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BY A THIRD PARTY IS NOT THE REPRESENTATION/RESPONSIBILITY OF TRUSTEE(S)/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE(S) OR THEIR OFFICE.

THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO DEED OF TRUST RECORDED IN BOOK 193, PAGE 54, WHITE COUNTY ROD, ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES, LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS WHICH TAKE PRIORITY OVER THE DEED OF TRUST UNDER WHICH THIS FORECLOSURE SALE IS CONDUCTED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-101 ET SEQ. HAVE BEEN MET.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE.

IF YOU PURCHASE A PROPERTY AT THE FORECLOSURE SALE, THE ENTIRE PURCHASE PRICE IS DUE AND PAYABLE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION IN THE FORM OF A CERTIFIED/BANK CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO OR ENDORSED TO THE SR LAW GROUP. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. TO THIS END, YOU MUST BRING SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO OUTBID THE LENDER AND ANY OTHER BIDDERS. INSUFFICIENT FUNDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. AMOUNTS RECEIVED IN EXCESS OF THE WINNING BID WILL BE REFUNDED TO THE SUCCESSFUL PURCHASER AT THE TIME THE FORECLOSURE DEED IS DELIVERED.

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Morris H. Frazier; Sandra L. Frazier; Sovran Bank

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

This day, January 11, 2024.

Edward D. Russell, Substitute Trustee, The SR Law Group, PO Box 128, Mt. Juliet, TN 37121

(615) 559-3190;

erussell@thesrlawgroup.com

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White County,

Tennessee

Request for Proposals

RFP No. 2024-0208-01-003

Take notice that the Director of Finance for White County shall accept sealed written proposals for security camera upgrades at various school facilities.

Proposals, bids, or responses must be submitted to the office of the Director of Finance, Room 204, White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, 38583, no later than 2:00 P.M. central time, February 8, 2024 at which time the bids will be opened and considered.

Copies of bid documents may be obtained at whitecountytn.gov/bids

The owner (White County) further reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, or conditional bids.

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

Publication Date:  01/18/2024

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White County,

Tennessee

Request for Bids

RFB No. 2024-0208-02-004

Take notice that the Director of Finance for White County shall accept sealed written bids for the construction of a greenhouse at White County Middle School.

Proposals, bids, or responses must be submitted to the office of the Director of Finance, Room 204, White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, 38583, no later than 2:00 P.M. central time, February 8, 2024 at which time the bids will be opened and considered.

Copies of bid documents may be obtained at whitecountytn.gov/bids

The owner (White County) further reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, or conditional bids.

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

Publication Date:  01/18/2024

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF CAROLYN SUE HOWELL, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of January, 2024, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of CAROLYN SUE HOWELL, Deceased, who died the 21st day of July, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as  the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this

notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4)

months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.   

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement

with the undersigned at once.

This the 10th day of January, 2024.

Terry Vinson, Administrator

Estate of Carolyn Sue Howell, Deceased

Brandon S. Griffin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Roger Neal Rowland

Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of January, 2024 letters testamentary (administration)(small estate order) in respect to the Estate of Roger Neal Rowland, who died October 20, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Van Buren 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 11th day of January, 2024

Earl Wade Merriman ,  Executor

Estate of Roger Neal Rowland

Tina Shockley

Clerk and Master

Van Buren County Probate Court

Spencer, TN  38585

Attorney:

John E. Hutson

200 W. Bockman Way

Sparta, TN 38583

931-837-2002

ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTOR

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF GLENDA LORENE COLLINS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of January, 2024, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of GLENDA LORENE COLLINS, Deceased, who died the 29th day of November, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of

the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 10th day of January, 2024.

Jarrett Branch, Administrator    

Estate of Glenda Lorene Collins, Deceased

Brandon S. Griffin, Attorney for Estate Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF KAREN MARIE SPURLOCK,

DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of December, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of KAREN MARIE SPURLOCK, Deceased, who died the 26th day of September, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.                      

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of  the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than  sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.                       

This the 12th day of January, 2024.

Roy Spurlock, Administrator          

Estate of Karen Marie Spurlock, Deceased

Cindy Morgan, Attorney for Estate Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF

RITA SUE BROWN,

DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of January, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of RITA SUE BROWN, Deceased, who died the 11th day of October, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.This the 12th day of January, 2024.

Cheryl Marcom, Executrix

Estate of Rita Sue Brown, Deceased

Cindy Morgan, Attorney for Estate Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

Sale at public auction will be on March 28, 2024 at 11:00AM local time, at the north door, Van Buren County Courthouse, Van Buren Administrative Bldg, 121 Taft Drive, Spencer, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Richard D. Yost, to FNC Title Services, Inc., Trustee, as trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for American Advisors Group on July 8, 2021 at Book RB112, Page 718; conducted by LLG Trustee TN LLC, having been appointed Substitute or Successor Trustee, all of record in the Van Buren County Register's Office. Default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable.

Party Entitled to Enforce the Debt:  Finance of America Reverse LLC, its successors and assigns.

The real estate located in Van Buren County, Tennessee, and described in the said Deed of Trust will be sold to the highest call bidder.  The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record.  Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warrant is intended.

Street Address: 252 Spike Buck Rd, Spencer, Tennessee 38585

Parcel Number: 067 049.00

Current Owner(s) of Property: The Heirs of Richard D. Yost

This sale is subject to, without limitation, all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances including those created by a fixture filing or any applicable homeowners’ association dues or assessments; all claims or other matters, whether of record or not, which may encumber the purchaser’s title and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose.

The following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property to be affected by the foreclosure: any judgment creditor or lien holder with an interest subordinate to the said Deed of Trust or any party claiming by, though, or under any of the foregoing. Such parties known to the Substitute Trustee may include: All parties claiming by, though, or under Richard Yost; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

Terms of Sale will be public auction, for cash, free and clear of rights of homestead, redemption and dower to the extent disclaimed or inapplicable, and the rights of Richard D. Yost, and those claiming through him/her/it/them.

Any right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are waived in accord with the terms of said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.  If you purchase a property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of a certified/bank check made payable to or endorsed to LOGS Legal Group LLP. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end, you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee.  This sale may be rescinded only by the Substitute Trustee at any time. If the Substitute Trustee rescinds the sale, the purchaser shall only be entitled to a return of any money paid towards the purchase price and shall have no other recourse.  Once the purchaser tenders the purchase price, the Substitute Trustee may deem the sale final in which case the purchaser shall have no remedy.  The real property will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation, warranties regarding condition of the property or marketability of title.

This office may be a debt collector.  This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

LLG Trustee TN LLC

Substitute Trustee

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

Phone (704) 333-8107

Fax (704) 333-8156

File No. 23-124173

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ATTN: 

VAN BUREN COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS

DELINQUENT TAX NOTICE

ALL UNPAID 2022 PROPERTY TAXES WILL BE PAID OVER TO THE CLERK &

MASTER AND SUBJECT TO SALE IF NOT PAID IN FULL BEFORE MARCH 26TH, 2024.

ALL DELIQUENT TAXES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO THIS DATE.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

Sealed bids for the Van Buren County Schools Upgrades at Spencer Elementary and Van Buren County High School, Spencer, TN 38585. Bids shall be received as follows:

OWNER: Van Buren County Schools LOCATION:        293 Sparta Street

Spencer, TN 38585

TIME:     3:30 PM Central Time; Thursday, February 15, 2024

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud and the Contract awarded as soon thereafter as practicable. Bidders must use the bid envelope cover sheet provided in the project manual and include their Full Name, Address, Tennessee Contractor’s License Number, along with any other required information.

Bidders must obtain Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents via email from Cope Architecture, 2607 Kingston Pike, Suite 5, Knoxville, TN 37919. Telephone 865-694-9000. Email jhinton@cope-associates.com. All documents will be made available electronically at no charge.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 3:30 P.M. local time. The meeting will be held at the Central Office, 293 Sparta Street, Spencer, TN 38585. Bidders (General Contractors) must have a representative present at the mandatory pre-bid meeting for their bids to be considered. Subcontractors are encouraged to attend but not required.

All Bidders must be licensed Contractors as required by the “CONTRACTOR’S LICENSING ACT OF 1976,” and as passed by the 89th General Assembly of the State of Tennessee. Furthermore, the Contractor should have the necessary licensing classifications as listed in Rules of Tennessee Board for Licensing General Contractors-Chapter 0680-1. Davis Bacon Federal Wage rates are applicable to this project.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified check or by a Bidder’s Bond executed by the Bidder and a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Tennessee, in the sum of five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid.

The successful Bidder will be required to execute an acceptable performance and payment bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price prior to the execution of the contract.

Van Buren County Schools reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid deemed most favorable to the interest of the Schools.

Questions regarding this bid request shall be directed, in writing, to Jim Hinton, Cope Architecture via email @ jhinton@cope-associates.com no later than February 8, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. local time.  All technical questions will be addressed by written addendum issued by Cope Architecture.

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NOTICE

ESAD MUHELJIC

The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a petition against you seeking to declare your children, Bella and Eligh Muheljic, to be dependent and neglected.  It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown.  You are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Adam R. Hicks, Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children Services, 600 Hearthwood Court, Cookeville, Tennessee 38506, (931) 646-3000, an Answer to the Petition filed by the Tennessee Department of Children Services, within thirty (30) days of the last day of publication of this notice, and pursuant to Rule 103(c)(3) of the Tenn. R. Juv. P. you must also appear in the Juvenile Court of White County, Tennessee at Sparta, Tennessee on the 1st day of April, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. for the Adjudicatory Hearing on the filed by the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services  If you fail to do so, a default judgment will be taken against you pursuant to Rule 55 of the Tenn. R. of Civ. P. for the relief demanded in the Petition.  You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the White County Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office, Sparta, Tennessee.

 

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Public notices for Thurday, Jan. 18, 2024

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

Sealed bids for the Van Buren County Schools Upgrades at Spencer Elementary and Van Buren County High School, Spencer, TN 38585. Bids shall be received as follows:

OWNER:        Van Buren County Schools LOCATION:      293 Sparta Street

Spencer, TN 38585

TIME: 3:30 PM Central Time; Thursday, February 15, 2024

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud and the Contract awarded as soon thereafter as practicable. Bidders must use the bid envelope cover sheet provided in the project manual and include their Full Name, Address, Tennessee Contractor’s License Number, along with any other required information.

Bidders must obtain Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents via email from Cope Architecture, 2607 Kingston Pike, Suite 5, Knoxville, TN 37919. Telephone 865-694-9000. Email jhinton@cope-associates.com. All documents will be made available electronically at no charge.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 3:30 P.M. local time. The meeting will be held at the Central Office, 293 Sparta Street, Spencer, TN 38585. Bidders (General Contractors) must have a representative present at the mandatory pre-bid meeting for their bids to be considered. Subcontractors are encouraged to attend but not required.

All Bidders must be licensed Contractors as required by the “CONTRACTOR’S LICENSING ACT OF 1976,” and as passed by the 89th General Assembly of the State of Tennessee. Furthermore, the Contractor should have the necessary licensing classifications as listed in Rules of Tennessee Board for Licensing General Contractors-Chapter 0680-1.

Davis Bacon Federal Wage rates are applicable to this project.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified check or by a Bidder’s Bond executed by the Bidder and a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Tennessee, in the sum of five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid.

The successful Bidder will be required to execute an acceptable performance and payment bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price prior to the execution of the contract.

Van Buren County Schools reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid deemed most favorable to the interest of the Schools.

Questions regarding this bid request shall be directed, in writing, to Jim Hinton, Cope Architecture via email @ jhinton@cope-associates.com no later than February 8, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. local time.  All technical questions will be addressed by written addendum issued by Cope Architecture.

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE

TRUSTEE SALE

Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated August 9, 2000, executed by Morris H. Frazier and Sandra L. Frazier, husband and wife, to R. Miller as Trustee for the benefit of CitiFinancial, Inc., of record in Record Book 78, Page 389, in the Register’s Office for White County, Tennessee, conveying certain real property therein described, and Edward D. Russell of The SR Law Group, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee of record in Book RB520, Page 906, Register's Office for White County, Tennessee; 

WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR TREEHOUSE SERIES V TRUST (“Holder”), by SN Servicing Corporation, its attorney in fact, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable and Holder having requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, Edward D. Russell of The SR Law Group will by virtue of the power and authority vested as Substitute Trustee, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 on or about 2:00 p.m. local time, at the east door, White County Courthouse, 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, Tennessee, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property located in White County, State of Tennessee, as follows, to wit:

All that certain parcel of land in the Second Civil District of White County, State of Tennessee, as more fully described in Deed Book 164, Page 171, ID #2 52-B D 7, being known and designated as Lot 111A, Thousand Oaks Resort Subdivision, filed in Plat Book 1, Page 67.

This being the same property conveyed to Morris H. Frazier and wife, Sandra L. Frazier, from Ronnie Smith and wife, Bonnie Smith, by Deed dated 11/09/1977 and recorded 11/09/1977, in Deed Book 164, Page 171, White County Records, State of Tennessee.

Parcel No. 052B D 007.00

Common Address: 209 Rich Loop Rd., Sparta, Tennessee 38583

THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. ANY REPRESENTATION CONCERNING ANY ASPECT OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BY A THIRD PARTY IS NOT THE REPRESENTATION/RESPONSIBILITY OF TRUSTEE(S)/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE(S) OR THEIR OFFICE.

THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO DEED OF TRUST RECORDED IN BOOK 193, PAGE 54, WHITE COUNTY ROD, ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES, LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS WHICH TAKE PRIORITY OVER THE DEED OF TRUST UNDER WHICH THIS FORECLOSURE SALE IS CONDUCTED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-101 ET SEQ. HAVE BEEN MET.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE.

IF YOU PURCHASE A PROPERTY AT THE FORECLOSURE SALE, THE ENTIRE PURCHASE PRICE IS DUE AND PAYABLE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION IN THE FORM OF A CERTIFIED/BANK CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO OR ENDORSED TO THE SR LAW GROUP. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. TO THIS END, YOU MUST BRING SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO OUTBID THE LENDER AND ANY OTHER BIDDERS. INSUFFICIENT FUNDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. AMOUNTS RECEIVED IN EXCESS OF THE WINNING BID WILL BE REFUNDED TO THE SUCCESSFUL PURCHASER AT THE TIME THE FORECLOSURE DEED IS DELIVERED.

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Morris H. Frazier; Sandra L. Frazier; Sovran Bank

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

This day, January 11, 2024.

Edward D. Russell, Substitute Trustee, The SR Law Group, PO Box 128, Mt. Juliet, TN 37121

(615) 559-3190;

erussell@thesrlawgroup.com

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NOTICE OF SALE 

 In obedience to an Order of Sale in the Chancery Court of Cumberland County,

Crossville, Tennessee, made in the case of Brandon Sherman vs. Rachel Sherman , and being Case No. 2020-CH-1839. I will on the 25th day of January, 2024, sell to the highest and best bidder, (3) tracts ofland so ordered, on the premises of each of the properties listed below. Tracts 1 and 2 listed below will be sold together as (1) property.

**Online bidding offered at www.eagleauctions.com**

Online bidding for all properties will begin on January 11th, 2024. Online bidding for the White County property being tracts 1 and 2 will close beginning 10:00 a.m. (CST), on January 25th, 2024. Online bidding for the Van Buren County property will close beginning at 12:00 noon (CST), on January 25th,  2024. If during the final minutes of these sales the highest bid is upset, the closing time will be extended to allow the upset bidder or any other bidder to counter. Bidding will be held open until such time that no bid is made that would extend the auction. Amonett's Eagle Realty & Auction, LLC staff will be located on the premises of each property to conduct the conclusion of the auction. The final bid will be tendered to the Court for confirmation.

The tracts of land in said order described are located in the 1st and 3rd Civil Districts of White and Van Buren County   Tennessee   respectively, and are more fully described as follows:

Tract 1 (White County): Located at 455 Taft Church Rd. Sparta, TN 3858 3. Being Map 048 Parcel 132.00. A 1500 sq ft +/- home on 1.00 acre +/ -.

Tract 2 (White County): Located at 441 Taft Church Rd. Sparta, TN            38583. Being Map 048 Parcel 132.01. An dilapidated mobile home on 0.2 acre+/-.

** Tracts 1 and 2 at listed above will be listed, sold, and deeded together as 1 property** Tract 3 (Van Buren County) : Located 207 High Meadow Dr. Spencer, TN 38585.

Being Map 048C Group A Parcel 013.00. A 15oosqft+/- Cabin on 1.00 acre +/ -

Said sale will be for 20 % cash in hand at the close of the bidding, with balance, due and payable ten (10) days from date of the confirmation of sale. Said sale will be made in bar of the equity of redemption and subject to real property taxes for the tax year of 2024.

ThitsheL day of   JAA , 20.m_.

Ben Tollett, Clerk and Master of Cumberland Co. TN

*For further information, please contact*

Ben Tollett, Clerk and Master

60 Justice Center Drive, Suite 226

Crossville, TN 38555

(931) 484-4731

(or) Amonett's Eagle Auction & Realty

117 South Jefferson Ave. Cookeville, TN 38501

(931)-526-5335

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated September 30, 2021, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded October 6, 2021, in Book No. RB492, at Page 210, in Office of the Register of Deeds for White County, Tennessee, executed by Billy Skaggs, III and Melissa Weimer-Skaggs, conveying certain property therein described to Title Specialists, Inc. as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for First Choice Lending Services, LLC, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, will, on January 25, 2024 on or about 11:00 AM, at the At the White County Courthouse 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in White County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

SITUATED in the Fourth (4th) Civil District of White County, Tennessee, described as follows: BEGINNING on a stone, the Noah Usrey corner in the Sanders' line; thence West with Pike Road to a stake at the forks of road. Bill Goodson's corner; thence northward with road to cedar tree corner; thence northward to bottom of hollow; thence eastward up said hollow to falls; thence north one rod; thence to Mack Goodson's line; thence southeast to a stone, Mack Goodson's corner on North side of Pike; thence west with the pike to the BEGINNING. Not withstanding said above described acreage, the estimated calculated acreage regarding this parcel is 27.8 acres, more or less, and included in the above description, but specifically excluded from this conveyance is the following described tract of land: BEGINNING at an iron pin in the north margin of the Three island Road, being Pitts (Record Book 5, Page 418) Southeast corner; thence with said Road South 70-22-50 West, a distance of 28.6 feet; thence South 64-29-37 West, 42.30 feet; thence South 60-39-06 West, 77.77 feet; thence South 58-39-35 West, 183.35 feet; thence South

62-33-21 West, 78.52 feet; thence South 64-43-33 West, 63.33 feet; thence South 66-34-11 West, 38.99 feet; thence leaving said road and severing the lands of Chapman (Record Book 31, Page 649), North 26-12-02 West, 347.53 feet; thence North 63-47-58 East, 511.81 feet, to a point in the west line of Pitts; thence with Pitts South 26-12-02 East, 331.84 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 4.00 acres, more or less.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 4466 Three Island Road, Walling, TN 38587

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above- referenced property:

BILLY SKAGGS, III TENANTS OF

MELISSA WEIMER-SKAGGS

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. In the event of inclement weather, the trustee hereby announces that the sale will be postponed and that notices of said postponement for inclement weather will be mailed to interested parties of record. W&A No. 357751

DATED December 29, 2023

WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee

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O’Connor Utility District Monthly Meeting Reschedule

The January regular monthly meeting for O’Connor Utility District will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the utility district office located at 4210 Roberts-Matthews Hwy.

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF GEORGE ALAN HILL,

DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of January, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of GEORGE ALAN HILL, Deceased, who died the 25th day of December, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

  (1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as  the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.  All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement

with the undersigned at once.

This the 8th day of January, 2024.   

Dawn Kilcullen, Executrix                                                                                           

Estate of George Alan Hill, Deceased   

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF

WALTER C. STONE,

DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of January, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of WALTER C. STONE, Deceased, who died the 3rd day of December, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.     

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as                        the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this

notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4)

months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or                (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than    sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first                         publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.  All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 4th day of January, 2024.

Mildred Stone, Executrix                                                                                          

Estate of Walter C. Stone, Deceased

Jack Franklin,

Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF RICHARD

WILLIAM FISCHER, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of December, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of RICHARD WILLIAM FISCHER, Deceased, who died the 8th day of November, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.      

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of

 the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 21st day of December, 2023.

Mary Fischer, Administratrix                                                                                          

Estate of Richard William Fischer, Deceased

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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Van Buren County is now accepting bids for the following:

 

Van Buren County is accepting bids for the Employee Health Insurance Coverage for the effective date of 03/01/2024. All Bids are due to the Van Buren County Mayor’s Office no later than February 1st, 2024 by 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

Van Buren County has the right to refuse or reject any and all bids. For more

information, please contact

931-946-2314.

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NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING & ABSENTEE VOTING

Presidential Preference Primary and County Primary

March 5, 2024

To the Voters of Van Buren County, Tennessee:

EARLY VOTING

BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE    

February 14, 2024 – February 27, 2024

EARLY VOTING LOCATION:    VAN BUREN COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION OFFICE

VAN BUREN COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BLDG.

121 Taft Drive

Spencer, Tennessee  38585

OFFICE HOURS FOR

EARLY  VOTING : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday -   9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday -   9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p. m.

ABSENTEE VOTING BY MAIL

If you wish to vote by mail, you must meet certain legal requirements pursuant to T.C.A 2-6-201.   You must request a ballot in writing over your signature.  The request can be made as much as 90 days in advance of an election and not later than 7 days prior to an election. 

Requests for absentee ballots must be in writing and signed by the voter.   The LAST day for the Election Commission to receive applications to vote absentee is February 27, 2024. Requests can be hand delivered or mailed to the Van Buren County Election Commission P. O. Box 254, Spencer, Tennessee 38585 

THE REQUEST FOR VOTING BY MAIL CAN SERVE AS THE APPLICATION FOR BALLOT IF IT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

  1. The voter’s name;
  2. The voter’s address in Van Buren County;
  3. The voter’s date of birth;
  4. The voter’s social security number;
  5. The address to mail the ballot;
  6. The election in which the voter wishes to vote (including a party preference if the election is a primary); and
  7. The reason the voter is requesting to vote by mail;
  8. The request MUST BE SIGNED BY THE VOTER.

If the request does not contain all the information listed above, the election commission shall send the voter an application for an absentee ballot in order to obtain the needed information

PHOTO ID REQUIREMENT

Federal or Tennessee state government issued photo ID is now required to vote, unless an exception applies.  College student IDs, photo IDs issued by other states, county or city governments, including library cards, will not be accepted.  To learn more about the new law and its exceptions, please call Van Buren County Election Commission at 931-946-2728 or visit GoVoteTN.com. 

Voters who vote absentee by mail, residents of licensed nursing homes, assisted living centers, or those hospitalized are exempt. 

ATTENTION CANDIDATES

Display of campaign posters, signs or other campaign materials, distribution of campaign materials and solicitation of votes is strictly prohibited within 100 feet of any polling place.  The election commission office is a polling place during early voting.  TCA 2-7-111

The Election Commission does not discriminate on the basis of disability.  If there are questions about needed accommodations in the voting process, call 931-946-2728

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Van Buren County Election Commission

Office location –121 Taft Drive, Van Buren County Admin Bldg., Spencer, TN  38585

Phone - 931-946-2728    

Office Hours – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday–Friday

Kurt Powers, Chairman                                                                                              

Shirley Hitchcock, Secretary

Kathleen Rogers, Member                                                                                         

Randy Johns, Member

Jerry Hodges Member                                                                       

Wayne Simons, Adm. of Elections

 

Public notices for Thurday, Jan. 11, 2024

Vehicles for Auction

Auction Date and Time:  January 25, 2024 at 8:00 am

Location:  Edd Rogers Chevrolet dealership lot

1996 FORD

1FTEF15Y7TLB59951

2000 CHEVROLET

2GCEC19T7Y1398629

 

2002 HONDA

1HGCG56742A018302

2005 JEEP

1J4GL58555W680625

For anyone interested in these vehicles, the sale will begin at least 10 days upon receipt of this notice.

Publication Date:

January 11

Edd Rogers Wrecker Service

674 West Bockman Way

Sparta, TN  38583

(931) 836-3157

(931) 808-8268

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NOTICE OF SALE 

 In obedience to an Order of Sale in the Chancery Court of Cumberland County,

Crossville, Tennessee, made in the case of Brandon Sherman vs. Rachel Sherman , and being Case No. 2020-CH-1839. I will on the 25th day of January, 2024, sell to the highest and best bidder, (3) tracts ofland so ordered, on the premises of each of the properties listed below. Tracts 1 and 2 listed below will be sold together as (1) property.

**Online bidding offered at www.eagleauctions.com**

Online bidding for all properties will begin on January 11th, 2024. Online bidding for the White County property being tracts 1 and 2 will close beginning 10:00 a.m. (CST), on January 25th, 2024. Online bidding for the Van Buren County property will close beginning at 12:00 noon (CST), on January 25th,  2024. If during the final minutes of these sales the highest bid is upset, the closing time will be extended to allow the upset bidder or any other bidder to counter. Bidding will be held open until such time that no bid is made that would extend the auction. Amonett's Eagle Realty & Auction, LLC staff will be located on the premises of each property to conduct the conclusion of the auction. The final bid will be tendered to the Court for confirmation.

The tracts of land in said order described are located in the 1st and 3rd Civil Districts of White and Van Buren County   Tennessee            respectively, and are more fully

described as follows:

Tract 1 (White County): Located at 455 Taft Church Rd. Sparta, TN 3858 3. Being Map 048 Parcel 132.00. A 1500 sq ft +/- home on 1.00 acre +/ -.

Tract 2 (White County): Located at 441 Taft Church Rd. Sparta, TN            38583. Being Map 048 Parcel 132.01. An dilapidated mobile home on 0.2 acre+/-.

** Tracts 1 and 2 at listed above will be listed, sold, and deeded together as 1 property** Tract 3 (Van Buren County) : Located 207 High Meadow Dr. Spencer, TN 38585.

Being Map 048C Group A Parcel 013.00. A 15oosqft+/- Cabin on 1.00 acre +/ -.

Said sale will be for 20 % cash in hand at the close of the bidding, with balance, due and payable ten (10) days from date of the confirmation of sale. Said sale will be made in bar of the equity of redemption and subject to real property taxes for the tax year of 2024.

Ben Tollett, Clerk and Master of Cumberland Co. TN

*For further information, please contact*

Ben Tollett, Clerk and Master

60 Justice Center Drive, Suite 226

Crossville, TN 38555

(931)484-4731

(or) Amonett's Eagle Auction & Realty

117 South Jefferson Ave. Cookeville, TN 38501

(931)-526-5335

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Joe Lee Howard

Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of December, 2023 letters testamentary (administration)(small estate order) in respect to the Estate of Joe Lee Howard, who died December 6, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Van Buren 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 21st day of December, 2023

Joe Lee Howard, Jr.                Executor

Estate of Joe Lee Howard

Tina Shockley

Clerk and Master

Van Buren County Probate Court

Spencer, TN  38585

Attorney:         Jack Franklin

10 East Bockman Way

Sparta, TN 38583

931-836-3244

ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTOR

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated September 30, 2021, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded October 6, 2021, in Book No. RB492, at Page 210, in Office of the Register of Deeds for White County, Tennessee, executed by Billy Skaggs, III and Melissa Weimer-Skaggs, conveying certain property therein described to Title Specialists, Inc. as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for First Choice Lending Services, LLC, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, will, on January 25, 2024 on or about 11:00 AM, at the At the White County Courthouse 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in White County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

SITUATED in the Fourth (4th) Civil District of White County, Tennessee, described as follows: BEGINNING on a stone, the Noah Usrey corner in the Sanders' line; thence West with Pike Road to a stake at the forks of road. Bill Goodson's corner; thence northward with road to cedar tree corner; thence northward to bottom of hollow; thence eastward up said hollow to falls; thence north one rod; thence to Mack Goodson's line; thence southeast to a stone, Mack Goodson's corner on North side of Pike; thence west with the pike to the BEGINNING. Not withstanding said above described acreage, the estimated calculated acreage regarding this parcel is 27.8 acres, more or less, and included in the above description, but specifically excluded from this conveyance is the following described tract of land: BEGINNING at an iron pin in the north margin of the Three island Road, being Pitts (Record Book 5, Page 418) Southeast corner; thence with said Road South 70-22-50 West, a distance of 28.6 feet; thence South 64-29-37 West, 42.30 feet; thence South 60-

39-06 West, 77.77 feet; thence South 58-39-35 West, 183.35 feet; thence South

62-33-21 West, 78.52 feet; thence South 64-43-33 West, 63.33 feet; thence South 66-34-11 West, 38.99 feet; thence leaving said road and severing the lands of Chapman (Record Book 31, Page 649), North 26-12-02 West, 347.53 feet; thence North 63-47-58 East, 511.81 feet, to a point in the west line of Pitts; thence with Pitts South 26-12-02 East, 331.84 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 4.00 acres, more or less.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 4466 Three Island Road, Walling, TN 38587

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above- referenced property:

BILLY SKAGGS, III TENANTS OF

MELISSA WEIMER-SKAGGS

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. In the event of inclement weather, the trustee hereby announces that the sale will be postponed and that notices of said postponement for inclement weather will be mailed to interested parties of record. W&A No. 357751

DATED December 29, 2023

WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee

__________________

Van Buren County is now accepting bids for the following:

Van Buren County is accepting bids for the Employee Health Insurance Coverage for the effective date of 03/01/2024. All Bids are due to the Van Buren County Mayor’s Office no later than February 1st, 2024 by 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

Van Buren County has the right to refuse or reject any and all bids. For more

information, please contact

931-946-2314.

___________________

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Bobby Eugene Simmons              

Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of December, 2023 letters testamentary (administration)(small estate order) in respect to the Estate of Bobby Eugene Simmons, who died December 13, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Van Buren 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 21st day of December, 2023

Brian Simmons & Cynthia Sullivan

Executors

Estate of

Bobby Eugene

Simmons

Tina Shockley

Clerk and Master

Van Buren County Probate Court

Spencer, TN  38585

Attorney:          Selena L. Flatt

13 South Jefferson Ave.

Cookeville, TN 38501

931-854-9939

ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTORS

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF GEORGE ALAN HILL,

DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of January, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of GEORGE ALAN HILL, Deceased, who died the 25th day of December, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

  All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

  (1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as                        the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this

notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4)

months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of

the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.  All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 8th day of January, 2024.                                                                                                                                       

    Dawn Kilcullen, Executrix                                                                                           

Estate of George Alan Hill, Deceased   

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF WALTER C. STONE, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of January, 2024, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of WALTER C. STONE, Deceased, who died the 3rd day of December, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.       

 All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as   the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this

notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4)

months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or                (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than                         sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first                         publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.  All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 4th day of January, 2024.

Mildred Stone, Executrix                                                                                          

Estate of Walter C. Stone, Deceased

Jack Franklin,

Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF RICHARD WILLIAM FISCHER, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of December, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of RICHARD WILLIAM FISCHER, Deceased, who died the 8th day of November, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.      

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of

 the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2)  Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 21st day of December, 2023.

Mary Fischer, Administratrix                                                                                          

Estate of Richard William Fischer, Deceased

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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White County,

Tennessee

Request for Bids

RFB No. 2024-0123-01-002

Take notice that the Director of Finance for White County shall accept sealed written bids for the installation of bullet resistant glass.

Proposals, bids, or responses must be submitted to the office of the Director of Finance, Room 204, White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, 38583, no later than 2:00 P.M. central time, January 23, 2024 at which time the bids will be opened and considered.

Copies of bid documents may be obtained at whitecountytn.gov/bids

The owner (White County) further reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, or conditional bids.

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

Publication Date:  01/11/2024

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Public notices for Thurday, Jan. 4, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMAN OF THE CITY OF SPARTA TENNESSEE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Mayor and Alderman (“The Board”) of the City of Sparta, Tennessee will meet at City Hall, 6 Liberty Square, 2nd floor council/meeting room, in regular public session for the calendar year 2024 on the first and third Thursday of every month at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering and transacting all business which may come before such Board. The council meeting room is accessible for those with disabilities. Additional information concerning the above may be obtained by contacting the City Recorder at 931-836-3248.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE   

HISTORICAL COMMITTEE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE CITY OF SPARTA TENNESSEE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission / Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Sparta, Tennessee will meet at City Hall, 6 Liberty Square, 2nd floor Conference room, in regular public session for the calendar year 2024 on the first Tuesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. for the pur-pose of considering property use changes and developments. The conference room is accessible for those with disabilities. Additional information concerning the above may be obtained by contacting the City Recorder at 931-836-3248.

OF THE CITY OF SPARTA TENNESSEE

Notice is hereby given that the Historical Committee of the City of Sparta, Tennessee will meet at City Hall, 6 Liberty Square, 2nd floor conference room, in regular public session for the calendar year 2024 on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. The confer-ence room is accessible for those with disabilities. Additional information concerning the above may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk at 931-836-3248.

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations described in and secured by a certain Deed of Trust executed by BRADFORD R. GURLEY AND MACEY L. GURLEY, Husband and Wife to David W. Kious, as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for  Guaranty Trust Company, its successors and assigns, recorded November 13, 2015 in White County Register's Office at Book RB370 Page 766  as last assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, and the undersigned having been appointed Successor Trustee by instrument recorded in said Register’s Office, this is notice that the undersigned will on February 7, 2024 at 2:00PM local time, at the White County Courthouse 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash the following property located in White County, Tennessee, which will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, assessments or easements, liens, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants and any security deeds, mortgages or deeds of trust superior to the Deed of Trust first set out above, any prior liens, and encumbrances of record.

Described property is Certain real estate which is located in the First Civil District of White County, Tennessee described as follows: Tract 1: Being a house and lot located on North Spring Street in the City of Sparta, Tennessee, being bounded on the North by Charles Golden and with Golden's line approximately 200 feet from North Spring Street. Tract 2: Being a parcel of land eight (8) feet wide between parallel lines beginning at the street right of way and going east along the northern boundary of grantors remaining property to the East boundary line.  Being the same properties conveyed to Bradford R. Gurley and wife, Macey L. Gurley, by Warranty Deed, from C.J. Asset Management, LLC, which appears of record in Record Book 370, Page 763, in the Register's Office for White County, Tennessee.

Property Address:  10 N Spring Street, Sparta, TN 38583

TAX ID: 049P C 07000 000689

Current Owner(s) of Property: BRADFORD R. GURLEY AND MACEY L. GURLEY, Husband and Wife

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 10 N Spring Street, Sparta, TN 38583 but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description in the referenced Deed of Trust herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.

Other Interested Parties: NONE

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.  The right is reserved to cancel the sale or adjourn the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement of the time and place for the sale set forth above.  If you purchase the property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of certified bank check made payable to Solomon Baggett, LLC Escrow Account.  No personal checks will be accepted.  You must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders.  Insufficient funds will not be accepted.  Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered.  This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Robert J. Solomon

Substitute Trustee

Solomon | Baggett, LLC

3763 Rogers Bridge Road

Duluth, Georgia 30097   

(678) 243-2515

Our File No. CMS.03470   /  12/21/23, 12/28/23, 1/4/24

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF OLA TUBB JONES, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of December, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of OLA TUBB JONES, Deceased, who died the 1st day of February, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.                        

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

 All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 21st day of December, 2023.

Estate of Ola Tubb Jones, Deceased

James W. Cobb, Attorney for Estate

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JOHN T. HALL, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of December, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of JOHN T. HALL, Deceased, who died the 15th day of December, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this  notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Duane Hall, Executor                                                                                          

Estate of John T. Hall, Deceased

Lynn Omohundro, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated September 30, 2021, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded October 6, 2021, in Book No. RB492, at Page 210, in Office of the Register of Deeds for White County, Tennessee, executed by Billy Skaggs, III and Melissa Weimer-Skaggs, conveying certain property therein described to Title Specialists, Inc. as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for First Choice Lending Services, LLC, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, will, on January 25, 2024 on or about 11:00 AM, at the At the White County Courthouse 1 East Bockman Way, Spar-ta, TN 38583, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in White County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

SITUATED in the Fourth (4th) Civil District of White County, Tennessee, described as follows: BEGINNING on a stone, the Noah Usrey corner in the Sanders' line; thence West with Pike Road to a stake at the forks of road. Bill Goodson's corner; thence northward with road to cedar tree corner; thence northward to bottom of hollow; thence eastward up said hollow to falls; thence north one rod; thence to Mack Goodson's line; thence southeast to a stone, Mack Goodson's corner on North side of Pike; thence west with the pike to the BEGINNING. Not with-standing said above described acreage, the estimated calculated acreage regarding this parcel is 27.8 acres, more or less, and included in the above description, but specifically excluded from this conveyance is the following de-scribed tract of land: BEGINNING at an iron pin in the north margin of the Three island Road, being Pitts (Rec-ord Book 5, Page 418) Southeast corner; thence with said Road South 70-22-50 West, a distance of 28.6 feet; thence South 64-29-37 West, 42.30 feet; thence South 60-

39-06 West, 77.77 feet; thence South 58-39-35 West, 183.35 feet; thence South

62-33-21 West, 78.52 feet; thence South 64-43-33 West, 63.33 feet; thence South 66-34-11 West, 38.99 feet; thence leaving said road and severing the lands of Chapman (Record Book 31, Page 649), North 26-12-02 West, 347.53 feet; thence North 63-47-58 East, 511.81 feet, to a point in the west line of Pitts; thence with Pitts South 26-12-02 East, 331.84 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 4.00 acres, more or less.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 4466 Three Island Road, Walling, TN 38587

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive cove-nants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above- referenced property:

BILLY SKAGGS, III TENANTS OF

MELISSA WEIMER-SKAGGS

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon an-nouncement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. In the event of inclement weather, the trustee hereby announces that the sale will be postponed and that notices of said postponement for inclement weather will be mailed to interested parties of record. W&A No. 357751

DATED December 29, 2023

WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee

White County, TN

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January Public Notice

Pursuant to T.C.A. § 8-44-103 

The White County Legislative Body is scheduled to assemble in session at the White County Courthouse, located at 1 E. Bockman Way, Sparta, TN to take up matters that may legally come before it.

Meetings for January 2024 are as follows:

Thursday, January 4th, 2024 – Solid Waste Meeting, starts at 5:00 pm, 2nd Floor of the Courthouse

Monday, January 8th , 2024 - Steering B Committee starts at 5:00 pm, Steering A starts at 5:30 pm, Budget will follow Steering A, 3rd floor of the Courthouse.

Monday, January 16th, 2024 – Solid Waste RFP Presentation, starting at 5 pm, 3rd Floor of the Courthouse

Monday, January 22nd, 2024 - WC Legislative Body Regular Call Meeting starts at 6:00 pm, 3rd Floor of the Courthouse

Monday, January 22nd, 2024 – Parks & Recreation Subcommittee Meeting starts at 5 pm, Rm 207 of the Courthouse

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZON-NG APPEALS FOR THE CITY OF SPARTA TENNESSEE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission / Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Sparta, Tennessee will meet at City Hall, 6 Liberty Square, 2nd floor Conference room, in regular public session for the calendar year 2024 on the first Tuesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering property use changes and developments. The conference room is accessible for those with disabilities. Additional information concerning the above may be obtained by contacting the City Recorder at 931-836-3248.

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO

CREDITORS

Estate of Bobby Eugene Simmons             

Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of December, 2023 letters tes-tamentary (administration)(small estate order) in respect to the Estate of Bobby Eugene Simmons, who died December 13, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Van Buren 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 publi-cation; 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 publica-tion as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

This 21st day of December, 2023

Brian Simmons & Cynthia Sullivan

Executors

Estate of

Bobby Eugene Simmons

Tina Shockley

Clerk and Master

Van Buren County Probate Court

Spencer, TN  38585

Attorney:   Selena L. Flatt

13 South Jefferson Ave.

Cookeville, TN 38501

931-854-9939

ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTORS

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NOTICE OF SALE 

In obedience to an Order of Sale in the Chancery Court of Cumberland County,

Crossville, Tennessee, made in the case of Brandon Sherman vs. Rachel Sherman , and being Case No. 2020-CH-1839. I will on the 25th day of January, 2024, sell to the highest and best bidder, (3) tracts ofland so ordered, on the premises of each of the properties listed below. Tracts 1 and 2 listed below will be sold together as (1) proper-ty.

**Online bidding offered at www.eagleauctions.com**

Online bidding for all properties will begin on January 11th, 2024. Online bidding for the White County property being tracts 1 and 2 will close beginning 10:00 a.m. (CST), on January 25th, 2024. Online bidding for the Van Buren County property will close beginning at 12:00 noon (CST), on January 25th,  2024. If during the final minutes of these sales the highest bid is upset, the closing time will be extended to allow the upset bidder or any other bidder to counter. Bidding will be held open until such time that no bid is made that would extend the auc-tion. Amonett's Eagle Realty & Auction, LLC staff will be located on the premises of each property to conduct the conclusion of the auction. The final bid will be tendered to the Court for confirmation.

The tracts of land in said order described are located in the 1st and 3rd Civil Districts of White and Van

Buren County   Tennessee  respectively, and are more fully described as follows:

Tract 1 (White County): Located at 455 Taft Church Rd. Sparta, TN 3858 3. Being Map 048 Parcel 132.00. A 1500 sq ft +/- home on 1.00 acre +/ -.

Tract 2 (White County): Located at 441 Taft Church Rd. Sparta, TN            38583. Being Map 048 Parcel 132.01. An dilapidated mobile home on 0.2 acre+/-.

** Tracts 1 and 2 at listed above will be listed, sold, and deeded together as 1 property** Tract 3 (Van Buren County) : Located 207 High Meadow Dr. Spencer, TN 38585.

Being Map 048C Group A Parcel 013.00. A 15oosqft+/- Cabin on 1.00 acre +/ -.

Said sale will be for 20 % cash in hand at the close of the bidding, with balance, due and payable ten (10) days from date of the confirmation of sale. Said sale will be made in bar of the equity of redemption and subject to real property taxes for the tax

Ben Tollett, Clerk and Master of Cumberland Co. TN

*For further information, please contact*

Ben Tollett, Clerk and Master

60 Justice Center Drive, Suite 226

Crossville, TN 38555

(931)484-4731

(or) Amonett's Eagle Auction & Realty

117 South Jefferson Ave. Cookeville, TN 38501

(931)-526-5335

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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Joe Lee Howard

Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of December, 2023 letters testamentary (administration)(small estate order) in respect to the Estate of Joe Lee Howard, who died December 6, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Van Buren County, Tennessee.  All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, ma-tured 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 pub-lication; 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 21st day of December, 2023

 Joe Lee Howard, Jr. Executor

Estate of Joe Lee Howard

Tina Shockley

Clerk and Master

Van Buren County Probate Court

Spencer, TN  38585

Attorney:   Jack Franklin

10 East Bockman Way

Sparta, TN 38583

931-836-3244     

ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTOR

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NOTICE TO WHITE COUNTY VOTERS

Write-in Candidate Deadline: January 12, 2024 at NOON

Pursuant to T.C.A. 2-7-133(i), no later than 12:00 Noon, prevailing time, a person who wants to have his or her write-in votes counted must file a certification of write-in candidacy in the appropriate jurisdictions. Forms are available at the White County Election Commission Office. Voter Registration Deadline for the upcoming March 5, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary and White County Republican and Democratic Primary is Monday, February 5, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Register in person at the White County Election Commission Office or online at www.govotetn.gov

Notice of Office Location, Telephone Numbers and Offices Hours - Pursuant to T.C.A. 2-2-114 (a) notice is hereby given that the White County Election Commission office located at 1 E. Bockman Way, Rm. 215, White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee 38583, telephone number 931-836-3671, is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. 

Notice to Elderly Voters or Voters with Disabilities - Pursuant to T.C.A 2-3-109 (e) notice is hereby given that voters with disabilities or elderly voters assigned to vote in precincts where the polling place is inaccessible may vote at the White County Election Commission Office on Election Day OR vote by absentee ballot OR vote early by person-al appearance during the dates specified for early voting at the White County Election Commission Office. If the voter chooses to vote at the White County Election Commission Office on Election Day, they must complete an affidavit at the county election commission office not later than February 24, 2024 stating that their designated voting location does not comply with the provisions of Public Law 98-435 of the 98th Congress.

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SPARTA

The City of Sparta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).

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Public notices for Thurday, Dec. 21 and 28 2023

Public Notice

Take notice that the Director of Finance for White County is currently accepting bids for surplus items on GovDeals.com.  To review the items for sale or to place a bid, visit: http://www.govdeals.com/WhiteCountyTN.

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

Publication Date:  12/21/2023

James O'Neil

Traysa O'Neil

Divorce

January 12, 2024

Ellenboro, WV

Be at courthouse, 115 E. Main St., Harrisville, WV, 26362, by 1:15 pm.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated November 19, 2021, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded December 1, 2021, in Book No. RB496, at Page 870, in Office of the Register of Deeds for White County, Tennessee, executed by David A Dukes and Nancy E Dukes, conveying certain property therein described to William H Hilton III as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for loanDepot.com, LLC, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by loanDepot.com, LLC.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by loanDepot.com, LLC, will, on January 18, 2024 on or about 10:00 AM, at the East Door of the White County Courthouse 1 E Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in White County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

The following described property situated in the County of WHITE, State of TENNESSEE, to-wit: CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN THE FIRST (1ST) CIVIL DISTRICT OF WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE AS FOLLOWS; BEING LOT NO. 227 OF MOUNT VERNON ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK NO. 1, PAGE 84, IN THE REGISTER'S OFFICE FOR WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 852 Franklin Avenue, Sparta, TN 38583

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above- referenced property:

DAVID A DUKES

NANCY E DUKES

TENANTS OF

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. In the event of inclement weather, the trustee hereby announces that the sale will be postponed and that notices of said postponement for inclement weather will be mailed to interested parties of record. W&A No. 356382

DATED December 7, 2023

WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee

The Van Buren County Regional Planning Commission will have its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday January 11, 2024 at 6 P.M. at the Van Buren County Administrative Building.  The agenda will be available no later than January 5, 2024 at the Van Buren County Executive's Office.  There will be a public comment period for all items on the agenda.  For questions regarding this meeting, please contact Van Buren County Planner Tommy Lee by email at tlee@ucdd.org or by phone at 931-979-2170.

Diane Hodges

Chairman

Van Buren County Regional Planning Commission.

Legal Notice for Ben Lomand Connect

Effective January 1, 2024, the amount of the Federal Universal Service Charge (FUSC) appearing on your bill each month will increase as a result of an increase in the Federal Communications Commission’s universal service fund contribution factor. The new FUSC amount is calculated by multiplying the FUSC Surcharge and Multiline Business End User Common Line FUSC Surcharge Factors against the applicable interstate access service charges on your bill. The federal universal service fund program is designed to help keep local telephone service rates affordable for all customers in all areas of the United States.

White County, Tennessee

Request for Bids

RFB No. 2024-0111-01-001

Take notice that the Director of Finance for White County shall accept sealed written bids for the installation of interactive white boards and associated accessories.

Proposals, bids, or responses must be submitted to the office of the Director of Finance, Room 204, White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, 38583, no later than 2:00 P.M. central time, January 11, 2024 at which time the bids will be opened and considered.

Copies of bid documents may be obtained at whitecountytn.gov/bids

The owner (White County) further reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, or conditional bids.

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

Publication Date:  12/21/2023

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

_______________________

Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations described in and secured by a certain Deed of Trust executed by BRADFORD R. GURLEY AND MACEY L. GURLEY, Husband and Wife to David W. Kious, as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for  Guaranty Trust Company, its successors and assigns, recorded November 13, 2015 in White County Register's Office at Book RB370 Page 766  as last assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, and the undersigned having been appointed Successor Trustee by instrument recorded in said Register’s Office, this is notice that the undersigned will on February 7, 2024 at 2:00PM local time, at the White County Courthouse 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash the following property located in White County, Tennessee, which will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, assessments or easements, liens, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants and any security deeds, mortgages or deeds of trust superior to the Deed of Trust first set out above, any prior liens, and encumbrances of record.

Described property is Certain real estate which is located in the First Civil District of White County, Tennessee described as follows: Tract 1: Being a house and lot located on North Spring Street in the City of Sparta, Tennessee, being bounded on the North by Charles Golden and with Golden's line approximately 200 feet from North Spring Street. Tract 2: Being a parcel of land eight (8) feet wide between parallel lines beginning at the street right of way and going east along the northern boundary of grantors remaining property to the East boundary line.  Being the same properties conveyed to Bradford R. Gurley and wife, Macey L. Gurley, by Warranty Deed, from C.J. Asset Management, LLC, which appears of record in Record Book 370, Page 763, in the Register's Office for White County, Tennessee.

Property Address:  10 N Spring Street, Sparta, TN 38583

TAX ID: 049P C 07000 000689

Current Owner(s) of Property: BRADFORD R. GURLEY AND MACEY L. GURLEY, Husband and Wife

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 10 N Spring Street, Sparta, TN 38583 but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description in the referenced Deed of Trust herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.

Other Interested Parties: NONE

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.  The right is reserved to cancel the sale or adjourn the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement of the time and place for the sale set forth above.  If you purchase the property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of certified bank check made payable to Solomon Baggett, LLC Escrow Account.  No personal checks will be accepted.  You must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders.  Insufficient funds will not be accepted.  Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered.  This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Robert J. Solomon

Substitute Trustee

Solomon | Baggett, LLC

3763 Rogers Bridge Road

Duluth, Georgia 30097   

(678) 243-2515

Our File No. CMS.03470   /  12/21/23, 12/28/23, 1/4/24

___________________

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF KYLE DENTON, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of December, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of KYLE DENTON, Deceased, who died the 3rd day of September, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 4th day of December, 2023.                                                                                            

Martha Denton, Administratrix                                                                                           

Estate of Kyle Denton, Deceased

John Hutson, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

_________________

Abandoned Vehicle Auction

4105 McMinnville Hwy, Sparta, TN 38583

Auction Date and Time:

Friday, January 5th at 10:00am.

For Vehicles:

2008/ Volv

YV1AS982681069705

2011/ KIA

KNAFU427B5374369

2022/Volv  YV1SZ58D121054708

Elite can reserve the right to reject any bid below amount of invoiced mechanics

lien for anyone interested in these vehicles.

For anyone interested in these vehicles, the sale will begin at least 15 days upon receipt of this notice.

Public notices for Thurday, Dec. 14, 2023

Called Meeting Notice

The City of Spencer Mayor & Board of Aldermen will meet in a called meeting on January 8th, 2024 at Spencer City Hall. The purpose of the called meeting is for any questions or comments regarding the merger and/or acquisition of the Spencer Utility Department water and sewer systems with Warren County Utility District as required by the Tennessee Department of Environmental and Conservation Department (TDEC) for acceptance of the $9.5 million ARP regionalization grant and to commit $500,000 from Spencer Utility for a total project cost of $10 million to make improvements to the Spencer Utility Department’s water system.   A vote by the Spencer City Board of Aldermen on this matter will be thereafter. There will be a sign in sheet for anyone who would like to address the board. The meeting will be held at Spencer City Hall located at 12180 State Route 111 Spencer, Tn 38585. The public is invited to attend.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated November 19, 2021, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded December 1, 2021, in Book No. RB496, at Page 870, in Office of the Register of Deeds for White County, Tennessee, executed by David A Dukes and Nancy E Dukes, conveying certain property therein described to William H Hilton III as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for loanDepot.com, LLC, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by loanDepot.com, LLC.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by loanDepot.com, LLC, will, on January 18, 2024 on or about 10:00 AM, at the East Door of the White County Courthouse 1 E Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in White County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

The following described property situated in the County of WHITE, State of TENNESSEE, to-wit: CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN THE FIRST (1ST) CIVIL DISTRICT OF WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE AS FOLLOWS; BEING LOT NO. 227 OF MOUNT VERNON ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK NO. 1, PAGE 84, IN THE REGISTER'S OFFICE FOR WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 852 Franklin Avenue, Sparta, TN 38583

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above- referenced property:

DAVID A DUKES

NANCY E DUKES

TENANTS OF

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. In the event of inclement weather, the trustee hereby announces that the sale will be postponed and that notices of said postponement for inclement weather will be mailed to interested parties of record. W&A No. 356382

DATED December 7, 2023

WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee

________________

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations described in and secured by a certain Deed of Trust executed by BRADFORD R. GURLEY AND MACEY L. GURLEY, Husband and Wife to David W. Kious, as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for  Guaranty Trust Company, its successors and assigns, recorded November 13, 2015 in White County Register's Office at Book RB370 Page 766  as last assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, and the undersigned having been appointed Successor Trustee by instrument recorded in said Register’s Office, this is notice that the undersigned will on February 7, 2024 at 2:00PM local time, at the White County Courthouse 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, Tennessee proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash the following property located in White County, Tennessee, which will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, assessments or easements, liens, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants and any security deeds, mortgages or deeds of trust superior to the Deed of Trust first set out above, any prior liens, and encumbrances of record.

Described property is Certain real estate which is located in the First Civil District of White County, Tennessee described as follows: Tract 1: Being a house and lot located on North Spring Street in the City of Sparta, Tennessee, being bounded on the North by Charles Golden and with Golden's line approximately 200 feet from North Spring Street. Tract 2: Being a parcel of land eight (8) feet wide between parallel lines beginning at the street right of way and going east along the northern boundary of grantors remaining property to the East boundary line.  Being the same properties conveyed to Bradford R. Gurley and wife, Macey L. Gurley, by Warranty Deed, from C.J. Asset Management, LLC, which appears of record in Record Book 370, Page 763, in the Register's Office for White County, Tennessee.

Property Address:  10 N Spring Street, Sparta, TN 38583

TAX ID: 049P C 07000 000689

Current Owner(s) of Property: BRADFORD R. GURLEY AND MACEY L. GURLEY, Husband and Wife

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 10 N Spring Street, Sparta, TN 38583 but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description in the referenced Deed of Trust herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.

Other Interested Parties: NONE

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.  The right is reserved to cancel the sale or adjourn the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement of the time and place for the sale set forth above.  If you purchase the property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of certified bank check made payable to Solomon Baggett, LLC Escrow Account.  No personal checks will be accepted.  You must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders.  Insufficient funds will not be accepted.  Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered.  This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Robert J. Solomon

Substitute Trustee

Solomon | Baggett, LLC

3763 Rogers Bridge Road

Duluth, Georgia 30097   

(678) 243-2515

Our File No. CMS.03470   /  12/21/23, 12/28/23, 1/4/24

___________________

Notice of Grand Jury Meeting

 It is the duty of your grand jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is tri-able or indictable in this county. Any person having knowledge or proof that an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the grand jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated, #40-12-105. The foreman in this county is presently: George Elrod of 114 S. Main St., Sparta, TN 38583.  

 The grand jury will next meet on Monday, the 8th day of January, 2024 at the White County Courthouse, 1 Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583.  You may be prosecuted for perjury for any oral or written statement which you make under oath to the grand jury, when you know the statement to be false, and when the statement touches on a matter material to the point in question.

__________________

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF OLA TUBB JONES, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of December, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of OLA TUBB JONES, Deceased, who died the 1st day of February, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 21st day of December, 2023.

Estate of Ola Tubb Jones, Deceased

James W. Cobb, Attorney for Estate

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

_____________________

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JOHN T. HALL, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of December, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of JOHN T. HALL, Deceased, who died the 15th day of December, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this  notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Duane Hall, Executor                                                                                           

Estate of John T. Hall, Deceased                                                                     

Lynn Omohundro, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

____________________

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF KYLE DENTON, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of December, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of KYLE DENTON, Deceased, who died the 3rd day of September, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 4th day of December, 2023.                                                                                            

Martha Denton, Administratrix                                                                                           

Estate of Kyle Denton, Deceased

John Hutson, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

______________________

Public notices for Thurday, Dec. 14, 2023

James O'Neil

Traysa O'Neil

Divorce

January 12, 2024

Ellenboro, WV

Be at courthouse, 115 E. Main St., Harrisville, WV, 26362, by 1:15 pm.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated November 19, 2021, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded December 1, 2021, in Book No. RB496, at Page 870, in Office of the Register of Deeds for White County, Tennessee, executed by David A Dukes and Nancy E Dukes, conveying certain property therein described to William H Hilton III as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for loanDepot.com, LLC, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by loanDepot.com, LLC.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by loanDepot.com, LLC, will, on January 18, 2024 on or about 10:00 AM, at the East Door of the White County Courthouse 1 E Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in White County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

The following described property situated in the County of WHITE, State of TENNESSEE, to-wit: CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN THE FIRST (1ST) CIVIL DISTRICT OF WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE AS FOLLOWS; BEING LOT NO. 227 OF MOUNT VERNON ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK NO. 1, PAGE 84, IN THE REGISTER'S OFFICE FOR WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 852 Franklin Avenue, Sparta, TN 38583

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above- referenced property:

DAVID A DUKES

NANCY E DUKES

TENANTS OF

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. In the event of inclement weather, the trustee hereby announces that the sale will be postponed and that notices of said postponement for inclement weather will be mailed to interested parties of record. W&A No. 356382

DATED December 7, 2023

WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee

Public notices for Thurday, Dec. 7, 2023

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, on May 24, 2019, Joshua Johnson executed a Deed of Trust to Walter G. Birdwell, Jr., Trustee for Citizens Bank of Cookeville, for a certain indebtedness, which Deed of Trust was recorded in Deed Book 434, Page 578, in the Register’s Office for White County, Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness, I, BRANDON GRIFFIN, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of instrument recorded in the Register’s Office for White County, Tennessee, will sell the property on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 1:30 o’clock p.m., at the East Door of the White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee to the highest and best bidder, for cash, as described in the Deed of Trust as follows:

Property situated in the Second (2nd) Civil District of White County, Tennessee:

Being Lot No. 98 of Belle Aire Lots as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 1, Page 66, in the Register’s Office of White County, Tennessee. (Description same as previous and deed of record.)

This conveyance is made subject to all matters shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 66, and the Restrictions recorded in Miscellaneous Book 28, Page 800, in the Register’s Office in White County, Tennessee.

Mineral Rights have been previously reserved.

Previous and Last conveyance being a Warranty Deed to Joshua Johnson and Robyn Wade recorded in Record Book 434, Page 576, in the Register’s Office for White County, Tennessee.

Property more commonly known as 167 Holiday Lane, Sparta, TN 38583 Parcel: 057E-C-006.01

Said sale will be bar of equity and right of redemption, homestead, dower and all other exemptions. The sale will also be made subject to the payment of all unpaid taxes. The proceeds derived from said sale will be applied to the payment of the costs and charges of the sale and the indebtedness set forth in the Deed of Trust.

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee or adjourned the day of sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

Brandon Griffin Substitute Trustee 621 N. Spring Street Sparta, TN 38583

White County, Tennessee

Requests for Bids

RFB No. 2023-0914-01-030

____________________

Take notice that the Director of Finance for White County shall accept sealed written bids for chiller repairs at Doyle Elementary School.

Proposals, bids, or responses must be submitted to the office of the Director of Finance, Room 204, White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, 38583, no later than 2:00 P.M. central time, September 14, 2023 at which time the bids will be opened and considered.

For more information, please visit whitecountytn.gov/bids

The owner (White County) further reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, or conditional bids.

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

Publication Date:  09/07/2023

_____________________

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF RUBY MAE CUNNINGHAM, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of August, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of RUBY MAE CUNNINGHAM, Deceased, who died the 30th day of July, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

 All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

 All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 23rd day of August, 2023.                                                                                  

Timothy W. Sexton, Executor

Estate of Ruby Mae Cunningham, Deceased

John Hutson, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                 

______________    

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DAVID RICHARD WILLIS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of August, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of DAVID RICHARD WILLIS, Deceased, who died the 5th day of February, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 25th day of August, 2023.

Jason Vreeland, Executor

Estate of David Richard Willis, Deceased                                                              

Peter C. Ensign, Attorney for Estate

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                    

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF LAHEETA ROBERTS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of August, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of LAHEETA ROBERTS, Deceased, who died the 5th day of January, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 23rd day of August, 2023.

 Stephen Burish, Administrator                                                                                          

Estate of Laheeta Roberts, Deceased                                   

John Hutson, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

 Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master             

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MARGIE RUTH HASTON, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of August, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of MARGIE RUTH HASTON, Deceased, who died the 8th day of August, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 21st day of August, 2023.    

 Thomas L. Haston, Executor

Estate of Margie Ruth Haston, Deceased

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

 Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master           

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Van Buren County, Tennessee is seeking architectural/engineering services for upgrades to the Van Buren County Health Department.  Sections of the project are being funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARP).

Van Buren County, Tennessee is soliciting statements of qualifications for architectural/engineering services to assist the county with preliminary engineering, engineering design, bid phase activities, and construction inspection services of this project in compliance with ARP Program requirements. This project must be completed by June 2026.  These upgrades include:

Renovation clinic, Plumbing-replacement throughout, Electrical upgrades, Renovation Drug Room, and additional items as project budget allows.

The selected firm will enter into an agreement with the county which shall detail the scope of services and the compensation for said services.  The services to be provided will include, but not limited to:

  1. Designing the improvements and construction engineering.
  2. Preparation of the materials bid package in conformance with applicable state and federal requirements and supervising the bid advertising, tabulation, and award process, including preparing the advertisements for bid solicitation, conducting the bid opening, and issuing the notice to proceed.
  3. Assist in conducting the preconstruction conference.
  4. Field staking, on-site supervision of construction work, and preparing inspection reports.
  5. Reviewing and approving all contractor requests for payment and submitting approved requests to the governing body.
  6. Providing reproducible plan drawings to Van Buren County upon project completion.
  7. Conducting final inspections.

Interested firms or individuals must submit qualifications by 4:00 p.m., September 22nd,2023.

Mr. David Sullivan

Van Buren County Mayor

121 Taft Drive

Spencer, TN 38585

Email: mayordsullivan@outlook.com

The successful firm or individual must comply with Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Public notices for Thurday, November 23, 2023

White County, Tennessee

Request for Bids

RFB No. 2023-1207-01-035

Take notice that the Director of Finance for White County shall accept sealed written bids for repairs to and the rebuild of water treatment systems.

Bids or responses must be submitted to the office of the Director of Finance, Room 204, White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, 38583, no later than 2:00 P.M. central time, December 7, 2023 at which time proposals will be opened and considered.

For more information, please visit whitecountytn.gov/bids

The owner (White County) further reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful bidder, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive, or conditional bids.

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

Publication Date:  11/23/2023

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Public Notice

The White County Purchasing Committee will meet on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 11:00am at the White County Courthouse.

Publication Date:  11/23/2023

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Public Notice

Take notice that the Director of Finance for White County is currently accepting bids for surplus items on GovDeals.com.  To review the items for sale or to place a bid, visit: http://www.govdeals.com/WhiteCountyTN.

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

Publication Date:  11/23/2023

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 26, 2010, executed by Elbert Daniels and Nella Daniels, husband and wife, to Joseph B. Pitt, Jr. as Trustee, for One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, and appearing of record on February 16, 2010, in the Register’s Office of White County, Tennessee, at Book RB278, Page 208, and Instrument Number 10004996.

WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee of Reliant Trust, the party entitled to enforce said security interest; and having appointed Clear Recon LLC, the undersigned, as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or being filed for record in the Register’s Office of White County, Tennessee, with all of the rights, powers, and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust. 

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, and that the undersigned, Clear Recon LLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on December 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM, local time, at the White County Courthouse, located in Sparta, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, paid at the conclusion of the sale, the following described property situated in White County, to wit:

The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of White, State of Tennessee, and is described as follows:

Tax Id Number(s):046 01902 000000

Land Situated in the County of White in the State of TN

Lying and being in the Fourth Civil District of White County, Tennessee and more particularly described as follows:

Beginning on a rock and/for stone corner being the Southeast corner of this parcel being described and/or the Northeast corner of the William Banker's land and/or the beginning corner described in Warranty Deed Book 177, page 1009; thence traverse with the Westerly margin of a county road N 27 degrees 17 minutes 11 seconds E 114.69 feet to a steel pin at the north side of Raney Hunter's driveway; thence with the Westerly line of Hubert and Herbert Thompson on a bearing of N 20 degrees 49 minutes 17 seconds E having a declination of 09 degrees 50 minutes 16.5 seconds left for 133.9 feet to a steel stake; thence N 79 degrees 10 minutes 21 seconds W 800.53 feet to a steel stake;thence S 08 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds W 251.92 feet to a steel stake in the North fence line of William Banker; thence with his fence S 79 degrees 56 minutes 36 seconds E and a declination of 06 degrees 49 minutes 29.2 seconds left for 736.00 feet to the beginning. The above-described perimeter contains 4.37 acres, as surveyed by Walter Deal,R.L.S.,Sparta,Tennessee.

Being the same property conveyed to ELBERT DANIELS and NELLA DANIELS, husband and wife, by deed dated 3/27/1986 of record in Deed Book 190,Page 86,in the County Clerk's Office.

Group Number: N/A

Commonly known as: 1222 Will Thompson Road, Sparta, TN 38583

Parcel ID:  046 019.02 000

Commonly known as 1222 Will Thompson Rd, Sparta, TN 38583

The street address and parcel number(s) of the above described property are believed to be correct; however, such references are not a part of the legal description of the property sold herein, and, in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control

This sale is subject to tenant(s)/occupant(s) rights in possession.

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Elbert Daniels and Nella Daniels; Estate/Heir(s) of Elbert Daniels, Estate/Heir(s) of Nella Daniels, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

If the United States or the State of Tennessee have any liens or claimed lien(s) on the Property, and are named herein as interested parties, timely notice has been given to the applicable governmental entity, and the sale will be subject to any applicable rights of redemption held by the entity as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425 and/or Tennessee Code § 67-1-1433. 

All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good; however, the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The transfer shall be AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS, and without warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the condition of the Property and the improvements located thereon, including merchantability or fitness for particular purpose.  Trustee shall make no covenant of seisin or warranty of title, express or implied, and will sell and convey the subject real property by Substitute Trustee’s Deed only.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time.

THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Clear Recon LLC

Substitute Trustee

651 East 4th Street Suite 200

Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403

Phone: (877) 319-8840

File No: 1341-987A

Newspaper: The Expositor

Publication Dates: 11/16/2023, 11/23/2023, 11/30/2023

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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Deborah Lee Campbell

Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of October, 2023 letters testamentary (administration)(small estate order) in respect to the Estate of Deborah Lee Campbell, who died July 18, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Van Buren 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 31st day of October, 2023

Wesley Campbell

Administrator

Estate of Deborah Lee Campbell

Tina Shockley

Clerk and Master

Van Buren County Probate Court

Spencer, TN  38585

Attorney: Cassie C. Rieder

P.O. Box 1749

Chattanooga, TN 37401-1749

Phone  (423)756-7000

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ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Richard Dowlen Yost

Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of November, 2023 letters testamentary (administration)(small estate order) in respect to the Estate of Richard Dowlen Yost, who died September 18, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Van Buren 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 9th day of November, 2023

Amy Christine Young & Joseph Wayne Yost

 Executors

Estate of Richard Dowlen Yost

Tina Shockley

Clerk and Master

Van Buren County Probate Court

Spencer, TN  38585

Attorney: Billy Tollison

747 Millers Point Road

Sparta, TN 38583

931-837-3476

ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTORS

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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of David Alden Dean

Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of November, 2023 letters testamentary (administration)(small estate order) in respect to the Estate of David Alden Dean, who died October 16, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Van Buren 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 9th day of November, 2023

Kathryn Tuttle

Executrix

Estate of David Alden Dean

Tina Shockley

Clerk and Master

Van Buren County Probate Court

Spencer, TN  38585

Attorney: Joe M. Looney

P.O. Box 1250

Crossville, TN 38557

931-484-7569

ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTRIX

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Public notices for Thurday, November 16, 2023

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF BRIAN FREDERIC SCHRADE, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of October, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of BRIAN FREDERIC SCHRADE, Deceased, who died the 13th day of September, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

   All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 23rd day of October, 2023.

Jodi Lynn Schrade, Executrix

Estate of Brian Frederic Schrade, Deceased

Lynn Omohundro, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF IEDA DODSON BROOM, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of October, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of IEDA DODSON BROOM, Deceased, who died the 17th day of October, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

   All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 30th day of October, 2023.

Trent Selby, Co-Executor

Tyler Selby, Co-Executor

Estate of Ieda Dodson Broom, Deceased

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

 Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MICHAELS EVANS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of November, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of MICHAELS EVANS, Deceased, who died the 8th day of October, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

    

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 3rd day of November, 2023.

Aly Mulligan, Administratrix                                                                                          

Estate of Michaels Evans, Decease

Lynn Omohundro, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 26, 2010, executed by Elbert Daniels and Nella Daniels, husband and wife, to Joseph B. Pitt, Jr. as Trustee, for One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, and appearing of record on February 16, 2010, in the Register’s Office of White County, Tennessee, at Book RB278, Page 208, and Instrument Number 10004996.

WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee of Reliant Trust, the party entitled to enforce said security interest; and having appointed Clear Recon LLC, the undersigned, as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or being filed for record in the Register’s Office of White County, Tennessee, with all of the rights, powers, and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust. 

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, and that the undersigned, Clear Recon LLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on December 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM, local time, at the White County Courthouse, located in Sparta, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, paid at the conclusion of the sale, the following described property situated in White County, to wit:

The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of White, State of Tennessee, and is described as follows:

Tax Id Number(s):046 01902 000000

Land Situated in the County of White in the State of TN

Lying and being in the Fourth Civil District of White County, Tennessee and more particularly described as follows:

Beginning on a rock and/for stone corner being the Southeast corner of this parcel being described and/or the Northeast corner of the William Banker's land and/or the beginning corner described in Warranty Deed Book 177, page 1009; thence traverse with the Westerly margin of a county road N 27 degrees 17 minutes 11 seconds E 114.69 feet to a steel pin at the north side of Raney Hunter's driveway; thence with the Westerly line of Hubert and Herbert Thompson on a bearing of N 20 degrees 49 minutes 17 seconds E having a declination of 09 degrees 50 minutes 16.5 seconds left for 133.9 feet to a steel stake; thence N 79 degrees 10 minutes 21 seconds W 800.53 feet to a steel stake;thence S 08 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds W 251.92 feet to a steel stake in the North fence line of William Banker; thence with his fence S 79 degrees 56 minutes 36 seconds E and a declination of 06 degrees 49 minutes 29.2 seconds left for 736.00 feet to the beginning. The above-described perimeter contains 4.37 acres, as surveyed by Walter Deal,R.L.S.,Sparta,Tennessee.

Being the same property conveyed to ELBERT DANIELS and NELLA DANIELS, husband and wife, by deed dated 3/27/1986 of record in Deed Book 190,Page 86,in the County Clerk's Office.

Group Number: N/A

Commonly known as: 1222 Will Thompson Road, Sparta, TN 38583

Parcel ID:  046 019.02 000

Commonly known as 1222 Will Thompson Rd, Sparta, TN 38583

The street address and parcel number(s) of the above described property are believed to be correct; however, such references are not a part of the legal description of the property sold herein, and, in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control

This sale is subject to tenant(s)/occupant(s) rights in possession.

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Elbert Daniels and Nella Daniels; Estate/Heir(s) of Elbert Daniels, Estate/Heir(s) of Nella Daniels, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

If the United States or the State of Tennessee have any liens or claimed lien(s) on the Property, and are named herein as interested parties, timely notice has been given to the applicable governmental entity, and the sale will be subject to any applicable rights of redemption held by the entity as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425 and/or Tennessee Code § 67-1-1433. 

All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good; however, the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

The transfer shall be AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS, and without warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the condition of the Property and the improvements located thereon, including merchantability or fitness for particular purpose.  Trustee shall make no covenant of seisin or warranty of title, express or implied, and will sell and convey the subject real property by Substitute Trustee’s Deed only.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time.

THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Clear Recon LLC

Substitute Trustee

651 East 4th Street Suite 200

Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403

Phone: (877) 319-8840

File No: 1341-987A

Newspaper: The Expositor

Publication Dates: 11/16/2023, 11/23/2023, 11/30/2023

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated August 24, 2020, executed by THOMAS P BIVINS conveying certain real property therein described to CHARLES E. TONKIN, II, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register`s Office of White County, Tennessee recorded August 25, 2020, in Deed Book RB462, Page 819; and

WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC  who is now the owner of said debt; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register's Office of White County, Tennessee. 

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on December 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the East Door of the White County Courthouse, 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in White County, Tennessee, to wit:

LYING AND BEING IN THE THIRD (3RD) CIVIL DISTRICT OF WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A ½" REBAR (OLD) IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF SMITHVILLE HIGHWAY, BEING A SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BILLY G. ROBINSON (RB:259 PG:842); THENCE LEAVING SMITHVILLE HIGHWAY AND WITH AN EAST LINE OF BILLY G. ROBINSON AND A FENCE N12°07`49" È A DISTANCE OF 57.94` TO A 1/2" REBAR (OLD); THENCE WITH A SOUTH LINE OF BILLY G. ROBINSON AND A FENCE N73°21`10" E A DISTANCE OF 144.24` TO A 1/2" REBAR (OLD); THENCE N83°45`14" E A DISTANCE OF 101.90` TO A ½" REBAR (OLD); THENCE N88°21`03" E A DISTANCE OF 168.46` TO A ½" REBAR (OLD) IN A WEST LINE OF JOE KIRBY (WDB:207 PG:313); THENCE LEAVING BILLY G. ROBINSON AND WITH A WEST LINE OF JOE KIRBY S10°15`51" W A DISTANCE OF 219.11` TO A ½" REBAR (OLD) IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF SMITHVILLE HIGHWAY; THENCE LEAVING JOE KIRBY AND WITH THE NORTH MARGIN OF SMITHVILLE HIGHWAY N75°03`17" W A DISTANCE OF 394.35` TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 1.364 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SURVEYED BY ALLEN MAPLES LAND SURVEYING, 38 MAYBERRY STREET, SPARTA, TENNESSEE, 38583, ALLEN MAPLES JR. R.L.S. # 2171, ON FEBRUARY 15, 2019. BEING PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THOMAS P. BIVINS BY DEED RECORDED IN RECORD BOOK 462 PAGE 817 IN THE REGISTER` S OFFICE OF WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

Parcel ID: 043-035.00

PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 7862 SMITHVILLE HWY, SPARTA, TN 38583. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. 

CURRENT OWNER(S): ESTATE AND/OR HEIRS AT LAW OF THOMAS P BIVINS

OTHER  INTERESTED PARTIES:

The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee

1661 International Drive, Suite 400

Memphis, TN 38120

rlselaw.com/property-listing

Tel: (877) 813-0992

Fax: (470) 508-9401

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Deborah Lee Campbell

Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of October, 2023 letters testamentary (administration)(small estate order) in respect to the Estate of Deborah Lee Campbell, who died July 18, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Van Buren 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 31st day of October, 2023

Wesley Campbell

Administrator

Estate of Deborah Lee Campbell

Tina Shockley

Clerk and Master

Van Buren County Probate Court

Spencer, TN  38585

 

Attorney: Cassie C. Rieder

P.O. Box 1749

Chattanooga, TN 37401-1749

Phone  (423)756-7000

ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR

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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Richard Dowlen Yost

Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of November, 2023 letters testamentary (administration)(small estate order) in respect to the Estate of Richard Dowlen Yost, who died September 18, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Van Buren 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 9th day of November, 2023

Amy Christine Young & Joseph Wayne Yost

 Executors

Estate of Richard Dowlen Yost

Tina Shockley

Clerk and Master

Van Buren County Probate Court

Spencer, TN  38585

Attorney: Billy Tollison

747 Millers Point Road

Sparta, TN 38583

931-837-3476

ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTORS

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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of David Alden Dean

Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of November, 2023 letters testamentary (administration)(small estate order) in respect to the Estate of David Alden Dean, who died October 16, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Van Buren 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 9th day of November, 2023

Kathryn Tuttle

Executrix

Estate of David Alden Dean

Tina Shockley

Clerk and Master

Van Buren County Probate Court

Spencer, TN  38585

Attorney: Joe M. Looney

P.O. Box 1250

Crossville, TN 38557

931-484-7569

ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTRIX

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John Edmonds Wrecker Service is hereby giving notice the following vehicle(s), will be sold at auction for tow & storage fees on

November 28, 2023.

@ 10AM at

8010 Smithville Hwy.

Sparta, Tn. 38583

931-761-2621

**2001 Mazda Tribune

VIN#    4F2YU09191KM24608

**2007 UMOT KM1 (HYOSUNG)

VIN#    KM1MP578371300393

**2004 FORD TSS

VIN#    1FAFP55264A205969

**2003 CHEV SK1

VIN#    2GCEK19T631324419

For anyone who has interest in these vehicles, the sale will begin at least 10 days upon receipt of this notice.

Publication date: 11/16/2023.

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White County, Tn

Public Meeting Notice for Parks & Recreation Subcommittee

The Parks & Recreation Subcommittee will assemble in session on Monday, November 20th at 5 pm at the White County Courthouse in Room 207 to take up matters that come before it.

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Public notices for Thurday, November 9, 2023

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Russell Eugene Tallent

Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of October, 2023 letters testamentary (administration)(small estate order) in respect to the Estate of Russell Eugene Tallent, who died October 21, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Van Buren 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 26th day of October, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Roberts

Executor

Estate of Russell Eugene Tallent

Tina Shockley

Clerk and Master

Van Buren County Probate Court

Spencer, TN  38585

Attorney: Billy K. Tollison, III

747 Millers Point Road

Sparta, TN 38583

ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTOR

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF BRIAN FREDERIC SCHRADE, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of October, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of BRIAN FREDERIC SCHRADE, Deceased, who died the 13th day of September, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 23rd day of October, 2023.

Jodi Lynn Schrade, Executrix

Estate of Brian Frederic Schrade, Deceased

Lynn Omohundro, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

  _______________          

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF IEDA DODSON BROOM, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of October, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of IEDA DODSON BROOM, Deceased, who died the 17th day of October, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 30th day of October, 2023.

Trent Selby, Co-Executor

Tyler Selby, Co-Executor

Estate of Ieda Dodson Broom, Deceased                                                               

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

 Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

 __________________     

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MICHAELS EVANS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of November, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of MICHAELS EVANS, Deceased, who died the 8th day of October, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 3rd day of November, 2023.

Aly Mulligan, Administratrix                                                                                          

Estate of Michaels Evans, Deceased                                     

Lynn Omohundro, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

 Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

  _________________

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

Sale at public auction will be on November 30, 2023 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Van Buren County Courthouse, Spencer, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by THOMAS MATTHEW PAYNE AND CHELSEA ELIZABETH PAYNE, to Kacey Poore, Trustee, on March 22, 2021, at Record Book RB110, Page 276-287 as Instrument No. 21000428 in the real property records of Van Buren County Register's Office, Tennessee.

Owner of Debt: Summit Funding, Inc.

The following real estate located in Van Buren County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record:

Being located in the Third Civil District of Van Buren County, Tennessee, to-wit:

Beginning on an existing 1/2 inch pipe in the Northern R.O.W. of an unnamed road leading off the Mill Hollow Road; thence leaving said road R.O.W. North 49 degrees 11 minutes 41 seconds East 206.31 feet to an 8 inch sourwood located in a boundary of Hiwassee; thence with said line South 76 degrees 45 minutes 01 seconds East 103.68 feet to a steel post; thence leaving said Hiwassee South 66 degrees 38 minutes 08 seconds West 280.05 feet to the point of beginning containing 0.199 acres more or less.

Previous and last conveyance being by Warranty Deed from Justin Hare to Thomas Matthew Payne and Chelsea Elizabeth Payne, husband and wife, by Deed dated 3-22-21 and recorded in Book RB110, page 274, in the Register`s Office of Van Buren County, Tennessee.

Tax ID:  017 00505 000000

Current Owner(s) of Property:  THOMAS MATTHEW PAYNE AND CHELSEA ELIZABETH PAYNE

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 90 Vernon Ln, Spencer, TN 38585, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH. ANY TAXES OR FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.  IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.  THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE.

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: SECRETARY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-101 have been met.

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities’ right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price.  The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

MWZM File No.  23-000372-671-1

Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C., Substitute Trustee(s)

COOL SPRINGS COMMONS, SUITE 273

7100 COMMERCE WAY

BRENTWOOD, TN 37027

TN INVESTORS PAGE: HTTP://MWZMLAW.COM/TN_INVESTORS.PHP

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated August 24, 2020, executed by THOMAS P BIVINS conveying certain real property therein described to CHARLES E. TONKIN, II, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register`s Office of White County, Tennessee recorded August 25, 2020, in Deed Book RB462, Page 819; and

WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC  who is now the owner of said debt; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register's Office of White County, Tennessee. 

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on December 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the East Door of the White County Courthouse, 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in White County, Tennessee, to wit:

LYING AND BEING IN THE THIRD (3RD) CIVIL DISTRICT OF WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A ½" REBAR (OLD) IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF SMITHVILLE HIGHWAY, BEING A SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BILLY G. ROBINSON (RB:259 PG:842); THENCE LEAVING SMITHVILLE HIGHWAY AND WITH AN EAST LINE OF BILLY G. ROBINSON AND A FENCE N12°07`49" È A DISTANCE OF 57.94` TO A 1/2" REBAR (OLD); THENCE WITH A SOUTH LINE OF BILLY G. ROBINSON AND A FENCE N73°21`10" E A DISTANCE OF 144.24` TO A 1/2" REBAR (OLD); THENCE N83°45`14" E A DISTANCE OF 101.90` TO A ½" REBAR (OLD); THENCE N88°21`03" E A DISTANCE OF 168.46` TO A ½" REBAR (OLD) IN A WEST LINE OF JOE KIRBY (WDB:207 PG:313); THENCE LEAVING BILLY G. ROBINSON AND WITH A WEST LINE OF JOE KIRBY S10°15`51" W A DISTANCE OF 219.11` TO A ½" REBAR (OLD) IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF SMITHVILLE HIGHWAY; THENCE LEAVING JOE KIRBY AND WITH THE NORTH MARGIN OF SMITHVILLE HIGHWAY N75°03`17" W A DISTANCE OF 394.35` TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 1.364 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SURVEYED BY ALLEN MAPLES LAND SURVEYING, 38 MAYBERRY STREET, SPARTA, TENNESSEE, 38583, ALLEN MAPLES JR. R.L.S. # 2171, ON FEBRUARY 15, 2019. BEING PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THOMAS P. BIVINS BY DEED RECORDED IN RECORD BOOK 462 PAGE 817 IN THE REGISTER` S OFFICE OF WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

Parcel ID: 043-035.00

PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 7862 SMITHVILLE HWY, SPARTA, TN 38583. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. 

CURRENT OWNER(S): ESTATE AND/OR HEIRS AT LAW OF THOMAS P BIVINS

OTHER  INTERESTED PARTIES:

The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee

1661 International Drive, Suite 400

Memphis, TN 38120

rlselaw.com/property-listing

Tel: (877) 813-0992

Fax: (470) 508-9401

_________________

Mid Tenn Mini, Boat & RV Storage located at 1026 Guhse Rd., Sparta, TN 38583 is holding a public auction starting 11/24/2023 11:45 AM CST and ending on 12/04/2023 11:45 AM CST.

This auction will be located at StorageAuctions.com

Tenant Ashlon Hatfield of 170 Loyalty Ln Sparta, TN 38583 will have their 10x20 unit number 5 auctioned to satisfy the owner's lien.

Auction will begin at least 15 days upon receipt of this notice.

Publication date: 11/9/2023

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Abandoned Vehicle Auction

4105 McMinnville Hwy

Sparta, TN 38583

Auction date: Friday, November 24th at 10:00am.

For Vehicles:

FORD

3FAFP11321R223989

KIA

KNAFK4A69G5540360

Elite can reserve the right to reject any bid below amount of invoiced mechanics lien for anyone interested in these vehicles.

For anyone interested in these vehicles, the sale will begin at least 15 days upon receipt of this notice.

Publication date: 11/9/23 Auctions

Public notices for Thurday, November 2, 2023

Vehicle for Auction

Auction Date and Time:

Friday, Nov. 17 @ 9 am

Location:

674 West Bockman Way

Sparta, TN 38583

1998 Toyota Pickup

VIN

4TAPM62N6WZ162360

For anyone interested in this vehicle, the sale will begin at least 15 days upon receipt of this notice.

Publication date: 11/2/23

Edd Rogers Wrecker Service

931-836-3157

931-808-8268

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Abandoned Vehicle Auction

4105 McMinnville Hwy

Sparta, TN 38583

Auction date:

Friday, Nov. 17th at 10:00 am

For Vehicle:

Hyundai 5NPDH4AE3DH425118

Elite can reserve the right to reject any bid below amount of invoiced mechanics

lien for anyone interested in these vehicles.

For anyone interested in the vehicle, the sale will begin at least 15 days upon receipt of this notice.

Publication date: 11/2/2023

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

Sale at public auction will be on December 29, 2023 on or about 11:00AM local time, at the White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by MARY J. CLOYD, to FNC, Trustee, on June 3, 2020, at Record Book RB457, Page 99-112 as Instrument No. 20002177 in the real property records of White County Register's Office, Tennessee.

Owner of Debt: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC

The following real estate located in White County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record:

All that certain tract or parcel of land in District No. 2, White County, State of Tennessee, as follows:

Beginning on an iron stake in the Southwest Margin of the Blue Spring Cove Road and running thence North with said road 432 feet to an iron stake, a corner of the Bethel Church of Christ property; thence generally in a westwardly direction, with the Church property 76 feet to a stake, a common corner of the Bethel Church of Christ property and Casto Cloyd`s Property; thence continuing generally West 310 feet to a white oak tree and an iron stake at the Calfkiller River; thence generally West by Southwest with the meanders of the river 622 feet to a spring and huge beech, Cooley`s Corner; thence running in a Southeasterly direction 226 feet to an iron stake, Cooley`s Corner; thence generally East 624 feet to the beginning, containing six (6) acres, more or less.

Being the same property conveyed to Emerson Cloyd and wife, Mary J. Cloyd from Casto Cloyd and wife, Lizzie Cloyd by Warranty Deed dated January 13, 1972 and recorded January 14, 1972 among the Land Records of White County, State of Tennessee in Book 138/683, page.

Emerson Cloyd having departed this life on or about 1/23/20 thereby vesting title into Mary J. Cloyd solely.

The property address and tax parcel identification number listed are provided solely for informational purposes, without warranty as to accuracy or completeness and are not hereby insured.

Property Address: 2211 Blue Springs Road, Sparta, Tennessee 38583

Property Tax Parcel ID No.: 050 00300 000

Tax ID:  050 003.00 000

Current Owner(s) of Property:  MARY J. CLOYD

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2211 Blue Springs Rd, Sparta, TN 38583, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH. ANY TAXES OR FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.  IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.  THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE.

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: SECRETARY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND ESTATE OF MARY CLOYD AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY CLOYD AND DORIS MARIE CLOYD CARTWRIGHT, HEIR OF MARY J. CLOYD AND ROBERT EMERSON CLOYD, HEIR OF MARY J. CLOYD AND SAMANTHA ELIZABETH WILLIAMS, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MARY J. CLOYD

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-101 have been met.

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities’ right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price.  The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

MWZM File No.  23-000320-210-1

Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C., Substitute Trustee(s)

COOL SPRINGS COMMONS, SUITE 273

7100 COMMERCE WAY

BRENTWOOD, TN 37027

TN INVESTORS PAGE: HTTP://MWZMLAW.COM/TN_INVESTORS.PHP

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White County, TN

November Public Notice

Pursuant to T.C.A. § 8-44-103 

The White County Legislative Body is scheduled to assemble in session at the White County Courthouse, located at 1 E. Bockman Way, Sparta, TN to take up matters that may legally come before it.

Meetings for November 2023 are as follows:

Monday, November 6th, 2023 - Steering B Committee starts at 5:00 pm, Steering A starts at 5:30 pm, Solid Waste meeting will follow Steering A, and Budget will follow the Solid Waste meeting, 3rd floor of the Courthouse.

Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 – Planning Commission Meeting at 5:00 pm, 2nd Floor of the Courthouse

Monday, November 20th, 2023 - White County Legislative Body Regular Call Meeting starts at 6:00pm, 3rd Floor of the Courthouse

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF BEVERLY A. DAVIS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of October, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of BEVERLY A. DAVIS, Deceased, who died the 22nd day of November, 2022, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 23rd day of October, 2023.

 David M. Brown, Executor

Estate of Beverly A. Davis, Deceased                                                 

Dale Bohannon, Attorney for Estate

Cookeville, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DOLORES VICTORIA ZALOGA, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of October, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of DOLORES VICTORIA ZALOGA, Deceased, who died the 2nd day of December, 2022, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

  All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this  notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 10th day of October, 2023.                                                           

Victoria Montandon, Executrix

Estate of Dolores Victoria Zaloga, Deceased                                  

Cindy Morgan, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master   

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF LYNDON ALAN MARCOM, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of October, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of LYNDON ALAN MARCOM, Deceased, who died the 22nd day of July, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 12th day of October, 2023.

 Bonita Marcom, Executrix                                                                                          

Estate of Lyndon Alan Marcom, Deceased                         

Cindy Morgan, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

Sale at public auction will be on November 30, 2023 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Van Buren County Courthouse, Spencer, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by THOMAS MATTHEW PAYNE AND CHELSEA ELIZABETH PAYNE, to Kacey Poore, Trustee, on March 22, 2021, at Record Book RB110, Page 276-287 as Instrument No. 21000428 in the real property records of Van Buren County Register's Office, Tennessee.

Owner of Debt: Summit Funding, Inc.

The following real estate located in Van Buren County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record:

Being located in the Third Civil District of Van Buren County, Tennessee, to-wit:

Beginning on an existing 1/2 inch pipe in the Northern R.O.W. of an unnamed road leading off the Mill Hollow Road; thence leaving said road R.O.W. North 49 degrees 11 minutes 41 seconds East 206.31 feet to an 8 inch sourwood located in a boundary of Hiwassee; thence with said line South 76 degrees 45 minutes 01 seconds East 103.68 feet to a steel post; thence leaving said Hiwassee South 66 degrees 38 minutes 08 seconds West 280.05 feet to the point of beginning containing 0.199 acres more or less.

Previous and last conveyance being by Warranty Deed from Justin Hare to Thomas Matthew Payne and Chelsea Elizabeth Payne, husband and wife, by Deed dated 3-22-21 and recorded in Book RB110, page 274, in the Register`s Office of Van Buren County, Tennessee.

Tax ID:  017 00505 000000

Current Owner(s) of Property:  THOMAS MATTHEW PAYNE AND CHELSEA ELIZABETH PAYNE

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 90 Vernon Ln, Spencer, TN 38585, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH. ANY TAXES OR FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.  IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.  THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE.

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: SECRETARY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-101 have been met.

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities’ right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price.  The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

MWZM File No.  23-000372-671-1

Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C., Substitute Trustee(s)

COOL SPRINGS COMMONS, SUITE 273

7100 COMMERCE WAY

BRENTWOOD, TN 37027

TN INVESTORS PAGE: HTTP://MWZMLAW.COM/TN_INVESTORS.PHP

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The White County Election Commission will meet on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in Room 215, White County Courthouse, 1 E. Bockman Way, Sparta, TN  38583.  The purpose of this meeting is to approve the review voter registration applications/ appeals. Review/set office hours, set early voting hours and election day hours, and set the date to lock absentee ballot boxes.   The Election Commission will also address any other pertinent business and offer time for public comment.

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BONDECROFT UTILITY DISTRICT:  

The Commissioners of Bondecroft Utility District serve terms of four years.  Vacancies on the Board of Commissioners are filled by appointment by the White County Executive from a list of three nominees certified by the Board of Commissioners to the White County Executive.  Decisions by the Board of Commissioners on customer complaints brought before the Board under the District's customer complaint policy may be reviewed by the Utility Management Review Board pursuant to Section 7-82-702(7) of Tennessee Code Annotated.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Russell Eugene Tallent

Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of October, 2023 letters testamentary (administration)(small estate order) in respect to the Estate of Russell Eugene Tallent, who died October 21, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Van Buren 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 26th day of October, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Roberts

Executor

Estate of Russell Eugene Tallent

Tina Shockley

Clerk and Master

Van Buren County Probate Court

Spencer, TN  38585

Attorney: Billy K. Tollison, III

747 Millers Point Road

Sparta, TN 38583

ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTOR

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated August 24, 2020, executed by THOMAS P BIVINS conveying certain real property therein described to CHARLES E. TONKIN, II, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register`s Office of White County, Tennessee recorded August 25, 2020, in Deed Book RB462, Page 819; and

WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC  who is now the owner of said debt; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register's Office of White County, Tennessee. 

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on December 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the East Door of the White County Courthouse, 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in White County, Tennessee, to wit:

LYING AND BEING IN THE THIRD (3RD) CIVIL DISTRICT OF WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A ½" REBAR (OLD) IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF SMITHVILLE HIGHWAY, BEING A SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BILLY G. ROBINSON (RB:259 PG:842); THENCE LEAVING SMITHVILLE HIGHWAY AND WITH AN EAST LINE OF BILLY G. ROBINSON AND A FENCE N12°07`49" È A DISTANCE OF 57.94` TO A 1/2" REBAR (OLD); THENCE WITH A SOUTH LINE OF BILLY G. ROBINSON AND A FENCE N73°21`10" E A DISTANCE OF 144.24` TO A 1/2" REBAR (OLD); THENCE N83°45`14" E A DISTANCE OF 101.90` TO A ½" REBAR (OLD); THENCE N88°21`03" E A DISTANCE OF 168.46` TO A ½" REBAR (OLD) IN A WEST LINE OF JOE KIRBY (WDB:207 PG:313); THENCE LEAVING BILLY G. ROBINSON AND WITH A WEST LINE OF JOE KIRBY S10°15`51" W A DISTANCE OF 219.11` TO A ½" REBAR (OLD) IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF SMITHVILLE HIGHWAY; THENCE LEAVING JOE KIRBY AND WITH THE NORTH MARGIN OF SMITHVILLE HIGHWAY N75°03`17" W A DISTANCE OF 394.35` TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 1.364 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SURVEYED BY ALLEN MAPLES LAND SURVEYING, 38 MAYBERRY STREET, SPARTA, TENNESSEE, 38583, ALLEN MAPLES JR. R.L.S. # 2171, ON FEBRUARY 15, 2019. BEING PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THOMAS P. BIVINS BY DEED RECORDED IN RECORD BOOK 462 PAGE 817 IN THE REGISTER` S OFFICE OF WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

Parcel ID: 043-035.00

PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 7862 SMITHVILLE HWY, SPARTA, TN 38583. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. 

CURRENT OWNER(S): ESTATE AND/OR HEIRS AT LAW OF THOMAS P BIVINS

OTHER  INTERESTED PARTIES:

The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee

1661 International Drive, Suite 400

Memphis, TN 38120

rlselaw.com/property-listing

Tel: (877) 813-0992

Fax: (470) 508-9401

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The City of Spencer will receive sealed bids for the reconstruction of two (2) single-family housing units through its FY 2022 THDA HOME Rehabilitation Program. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, beginning at the Spencer City Hall, 12180 State Hwy 111, then progressing to both properties for on-site inspections. Bids will be received until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Spencer City Hall at which time and place the bids will be opened and publicly read. All bidders must be licensed General Contractors as required by the Contractors Licensing Act of 1976, as currently amended if bid price exceeds $25,000. Contractors will be required to comply with all Federal, State & Local regulations & licensing laws. Public Liability Insurance, Property Damage Insurance, and Workman’s Compensation Insurance will be required. Please contact Fay Leonard, Program Administrator, at (931) 678-4577 or via email at vantage4647@twlakes.net to receive a Contractors Qualification Statement form and Bid Specifications.

SPENCER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE OR DISABILITY STATUS.

MINORITY, FEMALE & SECTION 3 BUSINESSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO BID.

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED UNDER AN AGREEMENT WITH  TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY THROUGH THE

US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.

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Public notices for Thurday, October 26, 2023

 NOW ACCEPTING BIDS:

2004 Ford F150

4 X 4, 4-door, Extended Cab

5.4 Engine, Auto transmission

Cruise, AM/FM w/ CD, Heat & Air works good.

Tool Box, Bed Floor Cover,

181.023 miles, Well Serviced.

Truck can be seen at Sparta Housing Authority

300 Crag Rock Dr. Sparta by calling Jim Payne 931-836-3357

Between 8am and 4pm, Mon - Fri.

Bids will be accepted until Nov 1, 2023 at 1:00pm

The City of Sparta Tennessee will receive sealed bids for the purchase of 1-Truckload of 8 yard Solid Waste Containers until  2:00 p.m. on November 9th, 2023. For further information regarding submission of a bid and to obtain bid packages contact the City Administrator at Sparta City Hall, 6 Liberty Square, PO Box 30, Sparta, Tennessee  38583, telephone (931) 836-3248.

The City of Sparta does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C 2000d)

The City of Sparta Tennessee will receive sealed bids for the purchase of Residential Trash Carts until  2:15 p.m. on November 9th, 2023. For further information regarding submission of a bid and to obtain bid packages contact the City Administrator at Sparta City Hall, 6 Liberty Square, PO Box 30, Sparta, Tennessee  38583, telephone (931) 836-3248.

The City of Sparta does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C 2000d)

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

Sale at public auction will be on December 29, 2023 on or about 11:00AM local time, at the White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by MARY J. CLOYD, to FNC, Trustee, on June 3, 2020, at Record Book RB457, Page 99-112 as Instrument No. 20002177 in the real property records of White County Register's Office, Tennessee.

Owner of Debt: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC

The following real estate located in White County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record:

All that certain tract or parcel of land in District No. 2, White County, State of Tennessee, as follows:

Beginning on an iron stake in the Southwest Margin of the Blue Spring Cove Road and running thence North with said road 432 feet to an iron stake, a corner of the Bethel Church of Christ property; thence generally in a westwardly direction, with the Church property 76 feet to a stake, a common corner of the Bethel Church of Christ property and Casto Cloyd`s Property; thence continuing generally West 310 feet to a white oak tree and an iron stake at the Calfkiller River; thence generally West by Southwest with the meanders of the river 622 feet to a spring and huge beech, Cooley`s Corner; thence running in a Southeasterly direction 226 feet to an iron stake, Cooley`s Corner; thence generally East 624 feet to the beginning, containing six (6) acres, more or less.

Being the same property conveyed to Emerson Cloyd and wife, Mary J. Cloyd from Casto Cloyd and wife, Lizzie Cloyd by Warranty Deed dated January 13, 1972 and recorded January 14, 1972 among the Land Records of White County, State of Tennessee in Book 138/683, page.

Emerson Cloyd having departed this life on or about 1/23/20 thereby vesting title into Mary J. Cloyd solely.

The property address and tax parcel identification number listed are provided solely for informational purposes, without warranty as to accuracy or completeness and are not hereby insured.

Property Address: 2211 Blue Springs Road, Sparta, Tennessee 38583

Property Tax Parcel ID No.: 050 00300 000

Tax ID:  050 003.00 000

Current Owner(s) of Property:  MARY J. CLOYD

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2211 Blue Springs Rd, Sparta, TN 38583, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH. ANY TAXES OR FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.  IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.  THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE.

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: SECRETARY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND ESTATE OF MARY CLOYD AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY CLOYD AND DORIS MARIE CLOYD CARTWRIGHT, HEIR OF MARY J. CLOYD AND ROBERT EMERSON CLOYD, HEIR OF MARY J. CLOYD AND SAMANTHA ELIZABETH WILLIAMS, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MARY J. CLOYD

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-101 have been met.

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities’ right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price.  The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

MWZM File No.  23-000320-210-1

Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C., Substitute Trustee(s)

COOL SPRINGS COMMONS, SUITE 273

7100 COMMERCE WAY

BRENTWOOD, TN 37027

TN INVESTORS PAGE: HTTP://MWZMLAW.COM/TN_INVESTORS.PHP

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

Sale at public auction will be on November 30, 2023 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Van Buren County Courthouse, Spencer, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by THOMAS MATTHEW PAYNE AND CHELSEA ELIZABETH PAYNE, to Kacey Poore, Trustee, on March 22, 2021, at Record Book RB110, Page 276-287 as Instrument No. 21000428 in the real property records of Van Buren County Register's Office, Tennessee.

Owner of Debt: Summit Funding, Inc.

The following real estate located in Van Buren County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record:

Being located in the Third Civil District of Van Buren County, Tennessee, to-wit:

Beginning on an existing 1/2 inch pipe in the Northern R.O.W. of an unnamed road leading off the Mill Hollow Road; thence leaving said road R.O.W. North 49 degrees 11 minutes 41 seconds East 206.31 feet to an 8 inch sourwood located in a boundary of Hiwassee; thence with said line South 76 degrees 45 minutes 01 seconds East 103.68 feet to a steel post; thence leaving said Hiwassee South 66 degrees 38 minutes 08 seconds West 280.05 feet to the point of beginning containing 0.199 acres more or less.

Previous and last conveyance being by Warranty Deed from Justin Hare to Thomas Matthew Payne and Chelsea Elizabeth Payne, husband and wife, by Deed dated 3-22-21 and recorded in Book RB110, page 274, in the Register`s Office of Van Buren County, Tennessee.

Tax ID:  017 00505 000000

Current Owner(s) of Property:  THOMAS MATTHEW PAYNE AND CHELSEA ELIZABETH PAYNE

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 90 Vernon Ln, Spencer, TN 38585, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH. ANY TAXES OR FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.  IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.  THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE.

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: SECRETARY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-101 have been met.

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities’ right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price.  The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

MWZM File No.  23-000372-671-1

Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C., Substitute Trustee(s)

COOL SPRINGS COMMONS, SUITE 273

7100 COMMERCE WAY

BRENTWOOD, TN 37027

TN INVESTORS PAGE: HTTP://MWZMLAW.COM/TN_INVESTORS.PHP

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF BEVERLY A. DAVIS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of October, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of BEVERLY A. DAVIS, Deceased, who died the 22nd day of November, 2022, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this

notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 23rd day of October, 2023.

 David M. Brown, Executor

Estate of Beverly A. Davis, Deceased                                                 

Dale Bohannon, Attorney for Estate

Cookeville, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DOLORES VICTORIA ZALOGA, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of October, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of DOLORES VICTORIA ZALOGA, Deceased, who died the 2nd day of December, 2022, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.                        

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this  notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 10th day of October, 2023.                                                           

 Victoria Montandon, Executrix

Estate of Dolores Victoria Zaloga, Deceased                                  

Cindy Morgan, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master   

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White County, Tennessee

Request for Proposals

RFP No. 2023-1114-02-034

Take notice that the Director of Finance for White County shall accept sealed written proposals for a 3D anatomy visualization education system.

Proposals or responses must be submitted to the office of the Director of Finance, Room 204, White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, 38583, no later than 2:00 P.M. central time, November 14, 2023 at which time proposals will be opened and considered.

For more information, please visit whitecountytn.gov/bids

The owner (White County) further reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful proposer, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive, or conditional proposals.

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

Publication Date:  10/26/2023 White County, Tennessee

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Requests for Proposals

RFP No. 2023-1114-01-033

Take notice that the Director of Finance for White County shall accept sealed written proposals for EMS billing services.

Proposals, bids, or responses must be submitted to the office of the Director of Finance, Room 204, White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, 38583, no later than 2:00 P.M. central time, November 14, 2023 at which time the proposals will be opened and considered.

For more information, please visit whitecountytn.gov/bids

The owner (White County) further reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful proposer, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, or conditional proposals.

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

Publication Date:  10/26/2023

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF LYNDON ALAN MARCOM, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of October, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of LYNDON ALAN MARCOM, Deceased, who died the 22nd day of July, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.           

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 12th day of October, 2023.

 Bonita Marcom, Executrix                                                                                          

Estate of Lyndon Alan Marcom, Deceased                         

Cindy Morgan, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

 Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master

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Notice of abandoned/impounded vehicles

If not paid in full and physically retrieved within 14 days from this notice - the invested parties will forfeit all financial rights and interest:

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser

VIN: 3C8FY4BB31T548182

2007 Dodge Dakota

VIN: 1D7HE22KX7S241034

1996 Ford Explorer

VIN: 1FMCU24X0TUD00540

2006 Chevrolet HHR

VIN: 3GNDA13D76S613602

2004 Ford Taurus

VIN: 1FAFP56S94G192503

Email- reactrecoverytn@gmail.com

Location: 2242 Smithville Hwy, Sparta, TN 38583

Publication date: 10/19/2023

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Public notices for Thurday, October 19, 2023

NOW ACCEPTING BIDS:

2004 Ford F150

4 X 4, 4-door, Extended Cab

5.4 Engine, Auto transmission

Cruise, AM/FM w/ CD, Heat & Air works good.

Tool Box, Bed Floor Cover,

181.023 miles, Well Serviced.

Truck can be seen at Sparta Housing Authority

300 Crag Rock Dr. Sparta by calling Jim Payne 931-836-3357

Between 8am and 4pm, Mon - Fri.

Bids will be accepted until Nov 1, 2023 at 1:00pm

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NOTICE:

Bondecroft Utility District regular scheduled meetings are being permanently changed beginning with the November meeting to the 3rd Monday of each month at 8:00 am at the office, 8756 Crossville Hwy. Next meeting will be November 20th at 8:00 am.

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ALICE MARIE SKARZYNSKI, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of October, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of ALICE MARIE SKARZYNSKI, Deceased, who died the 27th day of July, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.                     

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this 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 notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4)months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 5th day of October, 2023.

Rose Braddock, Administratrix                                                                                          

Estate of Alice Marie Skarzynski, Deceased

Brandon S. Griffin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF BETTY J. PHIFER, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of October, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of BETTY J. PHIFER, Deceased, who died September 9, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this

notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 10th day of October, 2023.

Christopher Ray Phifer, Administrator                                                                                          

Estate of Betty J. Phifer, Deceased

John C. Knowles, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF BOBBY WINFIELD COPE, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of October, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of BOBBY WINFIELD COPE, Deceased, who died August 29, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 4th day of October, 2023.

 Michael B. Cope, Executor

Estate of Bobby Winfield Cope, Deceased

John C. Knowles, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

 Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DAVID LEON JONES, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of October, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of DAVID LEON JONES, Deceased, who died the 13th day of September, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

Deborah Lynn Duke, Administratrix                                                                                          

Estate of David Leon Jones, Deceased

John C. Knowles, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF RICHARD GUY TAYLOR, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of September, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of RICHARD GUY TAYLOR, Deceased, who died the 8th day of September, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this 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 the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 29th day of September, 2023.

Sandra Vance, Executrix                                                                                          

Estate of Richard Guy Taylor, Deceased

John E. Hutson, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF THOMAS E. ROWLAND, JR., DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of October, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of THOMAS E. ROWLAND, JR., Deceased, who died the 11th day of April, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 4th day of October, 2023.

Joe B. Rowland, Executor

Estate of Thomas E. Rowland, Jr., Deceased

Warner McNeilly, III, Attorney for Estate

Nashville, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated June 7, 2019, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded June 11, 2019, in Book No. RB435, at Page 545, in Office of the Register of Deeds for White County, Tennessee, executed by Joah Dashnaw, conveying certain property therein described to Greg Groth as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for NTFN, Inc., its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, will, on November 30, 2023 on or about 10:00 AM, at the At the White County Courthouse 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in White County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

Lying and being in the Third Civil District of White County, Tennessee, being more particularly described as follows: Being Lot No. 35 of Disneyland Subdivision, as shown by plat of record in Plat Book No. 1, Page 55, in the Register's Office of White County, Tennessee. The property described herein is subject to all matters as shown on a plat of record in Plat Book No. 1, Page 55, and Plat Book No. 1, Page 54, Register's Office of White County, Tennessee. The property described herein is subject to restrictions filed of record in Miscellaneous Book 27, Page 157, Register's Office of White County, Tennessee. The property described herein is subject to a right of way easement granted unto Caney Fork Electric Cooperative, Inc., filed of record in Miscellaneous Book 27, Page 155, Register's Office of White County, Tennessee.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 347 Heather Drive, Sparta, TN 38583

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above- referenced property:

JOAH DASHNAW

TENANTS OF

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. In the event of inclement weather, the trustee hereby announces that the sale will be postponed and that notices of said postponement for inclement weather will be mailed to interested parties of record. W&A No. 352900

DATED September 28, 2023

WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee

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Van Buren County EMS

October 10, 2023

Van Buren County EMS is accepting sealed bids on the repair of an oil leak on 2 - 2018 Dodge Ram 4500 ambulance. Bids should be turned into the Van Buren County Mayor’s office at 121 Taft Dr, Spencer, TN 38585 by October 24, 2023 at 1:00 pm.

The oil leak has been diagnosed as being caused by the oil pan gasket. The bid would encompass all repairs the replacement of all gaskets in the engine and refilling oil and coolant. Please also include in the bid a deadline when the repairs will be completed.

The bid is for repairs for 2 ambulances. Both are 2018 Dodge Ram 4500s.

Any questions about the repair can be directed to Tiwanna Bricker at 931.946.8181.

The vehicles can be inspected at 112 Generations Dr, Spencer, TN. Van Buren County reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department

121 Taft Drive

Spencer, TN 38585

PHONE: 931-946-2118

Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is now accepting bids for an Industrial Washer and Dryer. All bids are due by Monday, October 23, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at the Van Buren County Mayor’s Office at 121 Taft Drive, Spencer, TN 38585. Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department has the right to reject any and all bids. For more information contact Jessica Grissom, Jail Administrator at 931-946-2118.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE

Sale at public auction will be on December 29, 2023 on or about 11:00AM local time, at the White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by MARY J. CLOYD, to FNC, Trustee, on June 3, 2020, at Record Book RB457, Page 99-112 as Instrument No. 20002177 in the real property records of White County Register's Office, Tennessee.

Owner of Debt: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC

The following real estate located in White County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record:

All that certain tract or parcel of land in District No. 2, White County, State of Tennessee, as follows:

Beginning on an iron stake in the Southwest Margin of the Blue Spring Cove Road and running thence North with said road 432 feet to an iron stake, a corner of the Bethel Church of Christ property; thence generally in a westwardly direction, with the Church property 76 feet to a stake, a common corner of the Bethel Church of Christ property and Casto Cloyd`s Property; thence continuing generally West 310 feet to a white oak tree and an iron stake at the Calfkiller River; thence generally West by Southwest with the meanders of the river 622 feet to a spring and huge beech, Cooley`s Corner; thence running in a Southeasterly direction 226 feet to an iron stake, Cooley`s Corner; thence generally East 624 feet to the beginning, containing six (6) acres, more or less.

Being the same property conveyed to Emerson Cloyd and wife, Mary J. Cloyd from Casto Cloyd and wife, Lizzie Cloyd by Warranty Deed dated January 13, 1972 and recorded January 14, 1972 among the Land Records of White County, State of Tennessee in Book 138/683, page.

Emerson Cloyd having departed this life on or about 1/23/20 thereby vesting title into Mary J. Cloyd solely.

The property address and tax parcel identification number listed are provided solely for informational purposes, without warranty as to accuracy or completeness and are not hereby insured.

Property Address: 2211 Blue Springs Road, Sparta, Tennessee 38583

Property Tax Parcel ID No.: 050 00300 000

Tax ID:  050 003.00 000

Current Owner(s) of Property:  MARY J. CLOYD

The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2211 Blue Springs Rd, Sparta, TN 38583, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH. ANY TAXES OR FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.  IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.  THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE.

OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: SECRETARY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND ESTATE OF MARY CLOYD AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY CLOYD AND DORIS MARIE CLOYD CARTWRIGHT, HEIR OF MARY J. CLOYD AND ROBERT EMERSON CLOYD, HEIR OF MARY J. CLOYD AND SAMANTHA ELIZABETH WILLIAMS, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MARY J. CLOYD

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-101 have been met.

All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.

If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities’ right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.

This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price.  The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

MWZM File No.  23-000320-210-1

Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C., Substitute Trustee(s)

COOL SPRINGS COMMONS, SUITE 273

7100 COMMERCE WAY

BRENTWOOD, TN 37027

TN INVESTORS PAGE: HTTP://MWZMLAW.COM/TN_INVESTORS.PHP

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Notice of abandoned/impounded vehicles

If not paid in full and physically retrieved within 14 days from this notice - the invested parties will forfeit all financial rights and interest:

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser

VIN: 3C8FY4BB31T548182

2007 Dodge Dakota

VIN: 1D7HE22KX7S241034

1996 Ford Explorer

VIN: 1FMCU24X0TUD00540

2006 Chevrolet HHR

VIN: 3GNDA13D76S613602

2004 Ford Taurus

VIN: 1FAFP56S94G192503

Publication date: 10/19/2023

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Notice of abandoned/impounded vehicles

If not paid in full and physically retrieved within 14 days from this notice - the invested parties will forfeit all financial rights and interest:

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser

VIN: 3C8FY4BB31T548182

2007 Dodge Dakota

VIN: 1D7HE22KX7S241034

1996 Ford Explorer

VIN: 1FMCU24X0TUD00540

2006 Chevrolet HHR

VIN: 3GNDA13D76S613602

2004 Ford Taurus

VIN: 1FAFP56S94G192503

Publication date: 10/19/2023

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Public notices for Thurday, October 12, 2023

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ALICE MARIE SKARZYNSKI, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of October, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of ALICE MARIE SKARZYNSKI, Deceased, who died the 27th day of July, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this 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 notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4)months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 5th day of October, 2023.

Rose Braddock, Administratrix                                                                                          

Estate of Alice Marie Skarzynski, Deceased

Brandon S. Griffin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF BETTY J. PHIFER, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of October, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of BETTY J. PHIFER, Deceased, who died September 9, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this

notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 10th day of October, 2023.

Christopher Ray Phifer, Administrator                                                                                          

Estate of Betty J. Phifer, Deceased

John C. Knowles, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF BOBBY WINFIELD COPE, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of October, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of BOBBY WINFIELD COPE, Deceased, who died August 29, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 4th day of October, 2023.

Michael B. Cope, Executor

Estate of Bobby Winfield Cope, Deceased

John C. Knowles, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

 Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DAVID LEON JONES, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of October, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of DAVID LEON JONES, Deceased, who died the 13th day of September, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

Deborah Lynn Duke, Administratrix                                                                                          

Estate of David Leon Jones, Deceased

John C. Knowles, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF RICHARD GUY TAYLOR, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of September, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of RICHARD GUY TAYLOR, Deceased, who died the 8th day of September, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this 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 the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 29th day of September, 2023.

Sandra Vance, Executrix                                                                                          

Estate of Richard Guy Taylor, Deceased

John E. Hutson, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF THOMAS E. ROWLAND, JR., DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of October, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of THOMAS E. ROWLAND, JR., Deceased, who died the 11th day of April, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 4th day of October, 2023.

Joe B. Rowland, Executor

Estate of Thomas E. Rowland, Jr., Deceased                                                        

Warner McNeilly, III, Attorney for Estate

Nashville, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated June 7, 2019, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded June 11, 2019, in Book No. RB435, at Page 545, in Office of the Register of Deeds for White County, Tennessee, executed by Joah Dashnaw, conveying certain property therein described to Greg Groth as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for NTFN, Inc., its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, will, on November 30, 2023 on or about 10:00 AM, at the At the White County Courthouse 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in White County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

Lying and being in the Third Civil District of White County, Tennessee, being more particularly described as follows: Being Lot No. 35 of Disneyland Subdivision, as shown by plat of record in Plat Book No. 1, Page 55, in the Register's Office of White County, Tennessee. The property described herein is subject to all matters as shown on a plat of record in Plat Book No. 1, Page 55, and Plat Book No. 1, Page 54, Register's Office of White County, Tennessee. The property described herein is subject to restrictions filed of record in Miscellaneous Book 27, Page 157, Register's Office of White County, Tennessee. The property described herein is subject to a right of way easement granted unto Caney Fork Electric Cooperative, Inc., filed of record in Miscellaneous Book 27, Page 155, Register's Office of White County, Tennessee.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 347 Heather Drive, Sparta, TN 38583

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above- referenced property:

JOAH DASHNAW

TENANTS OF

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. In the event of inclement weather, the trustee hereby announces that the sale will be postponed and that notices of said postponement for inclement weather will be mailed to interested parties of record. W&A No. 352900

DATED September 28, 2023

WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee

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Public Hearing & Called Meeting Notice

The City of Spencer Mayor & Board of Aldermen will meet in a called meeting on October 19th, 2023 at Spencer City Hall. There will be a public hearing at 5:30 PM, prior to the meeting. The purpose of the called meeting and public hearing is for any questions or comments regarding second and final reading to amend Ordinance 2023-6, FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget; Budget Amendment #1; Remove Fund Balance; Budget Amendment #2, EPA & TDEC Fines; Budget Amendment #3, ARPA Sewer Infrastructure; and Budget Amendment #4, Sale of Fixed Assets, and approval to sign the engagement letter from Jackson Thornton. There will be a sign in sheet for anyone who would like to address the board. The meeting will be held at Spencer City Hall located at 12180 State Route 111 Spencer, Tn 38585. The public is invited to attend. 

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City of Sparta, Tennessee

THE CITY COUNCIL  PASSED ORDINANCES NO.23-963, 23-964, 23-965, 23-966 AND 23-967 ON OR AROUND OCTOBER 5, 2023. THESE PERTAIN TO THE CITY BUDGET, ZONING CODES AND WATER/SEWER CODE. THESE CAN BE VIEWED AT CITY HALL.

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Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department

121 Taft Drive

Spencer, TN 38585

PHONE: 931-946-2118

Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is now accepting bids for an Industrial Washer and Dryer. All bids are due by Monday, October 23, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at the Van Buren County Mayor’s Office at 121 Taft Drive, Spencer, TN 38585. Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department has the right to reject any and all bids. For more information contact Jessica Grissom, Jail Administrator at 931-946-2118.

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Public Hearing & Called Meeting Notice

The City of Spencer Mayor & Board of Aldermen will meet in a called meeting on October 19th, 2023 at Spencer City Hall. There will be a public hearing at 5:30 PM, prior to the meeting. The purpose of the called meeting and public hearing is for any questions or comments regarding second and final reading to amend Ordinance 2023-6, FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget; Budget Amendment #1; Remove Fund Balance; Budget Amendment #2, EPA & TDEC Fines; Budget Amendment #3, ARPA Sewer Infrastructure; and Budget Amendment #4, Sale of Fixed Assets, and approval to sign the engagement letter from Jackson Thornton. There will be a sign in sheet for anyone who would like to address the board. The meeting will be held at Spencer City Hall located at 12180 State Route 111 Spencer, Tn 38585. The public is invited to attend. 

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Beer Board

Public Notice is herewith given that the White County Beer Board will meet on Friday, October 20th at 1:00 pm at the White County Courthouse in Room 207 for a called meeting to discuss the following matter:

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Beer Permit

Francisco Del Toro

D.B.A. Frank’s at Cane Hollow

1037 Austin Rd

Sparta, Tn 38583

On & Off Premise Permit

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BID NOTICE

Van Buren County Board of Education is seeking bids for a central heating and air system for a 60x40 CTE Workshop at the Van Buren Co High School. The bids contain but are not limited to the following specifications:

Installation of a Trane AC/Heating System with 20” spiral ductwork with new gas and refrigerant lines. Thermostat(s), disconnects, condenser pads, and any other ductwork needed to complete the installation. A warranty of at least 5 years on the unit and 1 year for parts and labor.

The bid must include complete installation except for electrical circuits. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jammie Lowery at 931-946-2442 or email jlowery@vanburenschools.org

Bids will be opened on October 26, 2023 at 1:30p.m.

The Board of Education retains the right to reject any and all bids.

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BID NOTICE

The Van Buren County Board of Education is soliciting sealed bids for a new 2023 or newer, 78-passenger school bus.  The bus must come equipped with mobile digital cameras. There must be five mounted cameras with audio recording on all cameras.  Bus specifications may be obtained by contacting Billie Grissom at 931-946-2242, ext 31. Bids will be opened on October 26, 2023 at10:00 a.m. at the Van Buren County Board of Education Central Office, 293 Sparta Street Spencer, Tennessee.

The Board of Education retains the right to reject any and all bids.

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White County, Tennessee

Request for Qualifications and Interest

RFQ No. 2023-1102-01-032

Take notice that the Director of Finance for White County is soliciting responses from professional consultant designer firms to a request for qualifications and interest.

Responses must be received no later than 2:00 P.M. central time, November 2, 2023.

For more information, please visit whitecountytn.gov/bids

White County reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful responder, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive, or conditional responses.

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

Publication Date:  10/12/2023

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Public Notice

Take notice that the Director of Finance for White County is currently accepting bids for surplus items on GovDeals.com.  To review the items for sale or to place a bid, visit: http://www.govdeals.com/WhiteCountyTN.

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

Publication Date:  10/12/2023

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Van Buren County EMS

October 10, 2023

Van Buren County EMS is accepting sealed bids on the repair of an oil leak on 2 - 2018 Dodge Ram 4500 ambulance. Bids should be turned into the Van Buren County Mayor’s office at 121 Taft Dr, Spencer, TN 38585 by October 24, 2023 at 1:00 pm.

The oil leak has been diagnosed as being caused by the oil pan gasket. The bid would encompass all repairs the replacement of all gaskets in the engine and refilling oil and coolant. Please also include in the bid a deadline when the repairs will be completed.

The bid is for repairs for 2 ambulances. Both are 2018 Dodge Ram 4500s.

Any questions about the repair can be directed to Tiwanna Bricker at 931.946.8181.

The vehicles can be inspected at 112 Generations Dr, Spencer, TN. Van Buren County reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated December 10, 2020, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded December 21, 2020, in Book No. RB470, at Page 748, in Office of the Register of Deeds for White County, Tennessee, executed by George Nikkel, conveying certain property therein described to Gordon Foster as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Zillow Home Loans, LLC, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by PennyMac Loan Services, LLC.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, will, on October 18, 2023 on or about 2:00 PM, at the White County Courthouse 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in White County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

LYING and being in the 1st Civil District of White County, Tennessee, being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Tract 1 - Beginning on a stake in the South Margin of Highway 703 at a point 100 feet West of Robert Frasier's Northwest corner; thence running in a southern direction on a line parallel to Frasier's West line a distance of 200 feet to a stake 100 feet West of Cedar tree; thence running in a Western direction and on a line parallel with Highway 70S for a distance of 100 feet to a stake; thence running in a Northern direction and on a line parallel to the heretofore described East line a distance of 200 feet to a stake, it being 140 feet East of Walnut tree; thence running in a Eastern direction with the South margin of said Highway a distance of 100 feet back to the point of beginning. The above described land being a lot facing 100 feet on Highway 70S and extending back between parallel lines in a southern direction for a distance of 200 feet.

Tract 2 - Beginning at a stake in the south margin of old U.S. 70-S Highway, which point is the northeast corner of the property conveyed to the grantees by deed of record in Deed Book 112, Page 478 in the Register's Office of White County, Tennessee; thence running in an easterly direction with the south margin of U. S. 70-S approximately 100 feet to the northwest corner of Robert Frasier; thence in a southerly direction with Frasier's line 200 feet to a stake; thence in a westerly direction 100 feet approximately to a stake, the southeast corner of Jon T. Lee Jr.; thence in a northern direction with the east line of said John T. Lee, Jr. 200 feet to the south margin of said highway, the beginning. Tract 3 - BEGINNING on a 1/2 inch pipe located approximately 25 feet South of the center of the Country Club Road, said pipe is the common corner on the North for this described parcel and Donna England Lee; thence leaving said road and going with Donna Lee S13-27-12W 200.00 feet to a 1/2 inch pipe marking the Southwest corner of Donna Lee; thence leaving Donna Lee and going with the remainder of the John Lee, Sr. property N69-45-58W

55.31 feet to a 1/2 inch pipe, N18-09- 51E 179.4 feet to a fence post and N13-41- 39E, 22.50 feet to a 1/2 inch pipe located approximately 25 feet South of the center of Country Club Road; thence leaving the remainder of the John T. Lee, Sr. Heirs property and going with said road S69-13-41E 40.64 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.22 acres as surveyed by the David H. Bradley Land Surveying Company 1.L.S., #1137 on June 1, 1995. T

ALSO KNOWN AS: 915 Country Club Road, Sparta, TN 38583

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above- referenced property:

GEORGE NIKKEL

TENANTS OF

ESTATE OF GEORGE NIKKEL

HEIR(S) OF GEORGE NIKKEL

DEBRA MCKENNA FANCHER, ADMINISTRATRIX

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. In the event of inclement weather, the trustee hereby announces that the sale will be postponed and that notices of said postponement for inclement weather will be mailed to interested parties of record. W&A No. 357140

DATED September 25, 2023

WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee

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The White County Regional Planning Commission will have two (2) public hearings scheduled for Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the White County Courthouse for the purpose of receiving public comment regarding the following:

1)  Dead End Street Requirements of the White County Subdivision Regulations

AND

2) The acceptance of surety instruments in lieu of required public improvements.

The public hearing will begin at 5:00 PM in the second-floor meeting room.  All citizens are invited to attend.  The White County Regional Planning Commission will meet directly following the public hearing.  Any questions or comments can be addressed to White County Planner Tommy Lee by phone: 931-979-2170 or email:  tlee@ucdd.org

Gary McBride

Chairman

White County Planning Commission.

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The White County Regional Planning Commission will have a public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the White County Courthouse for the purpose of receiving public comment regarding the following:

To change the name of a portion of Preston Heights Cemetery Road to Byron Roberts Road on the White County Road List.

The public hearing will begin at 5:00 PM in the second floor meeting room.  All citizens are invited to attend.  The White County Regional Planning Commission will meet directly following the public hearing.  Any questions or comments can be addressed to White County Planner Tommy Lee by phone: 931-979-2170 or email:  tlee@ucdd.org

Gary McBride

Chairman

White County Planning Commission.

Public notices for Thurday, October 5, 2023

The Spencer Board of Zoning Appeals will have a two (2) public hearing scheduled for Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Old Spencer City Hall building, 119 Spring St. Spencer TN 38585, for the purpose of receiving public comment regarding the following:

A request for a special exception to establish a mobile home in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) district at 141 Hale St (Judy Simmons request).

A request to consider the rezoning of a tract of property from R-1 Low Density Residential to C-2 Highway Commercial District. This property, is located at 16397 State Highway 111, and more fully described as follows:

(Map 023, Parcel 70.00, 70.01, &70.02 of the Tax Assessor’s Office, Van Buren County, Tennessee) (Thomas Harris & Michael Tamez request).

The public hearings will begin at 5:00 P.M.  All citizens are invited to attend.  Any questions or comments can be addressed to Spencer Planner Tommy Lee by phone: 931-979-2170 or email:  tlee@ucdd.org

Crystal Crain

City Recorder

City of Spencer

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF KERRY LEE TURNER, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of September, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of KERRY LEE TURNER, Deceased, who died the 23rd day of July, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 20th day of September, 2023.

Regina K. Svonovec, Administratrix                                                                                          

Estate of Kerry Lee Turner, Deceased

Dan T. Bryant, Attorney for Estate

McMinnville, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ALTA RUTH WAGNER, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of September, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of ALTA RUTH WAGNER, Deceased, who died the 17th day of May, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

               

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 18th day of September, 2023.

Rachel Pittman, Co-Executrix

Sarah Pittman, Co-Executrix

Estate of Alta Ruth Wagner, Deceased

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF GEORGE J. CARROLL, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of September, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of GEORGE J. CARROLL, Deceased, who died the 15th day of August, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 22nd day of September, 2023.

Rechel C. McManus, Executrix

Estate of George J. Carroll, Deceased

Lynn Omohundro, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated June 7, 2019, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded June 11, 2019, in Book No. RB435, at Page 545, in Office of the Register of Deeds for White County, Tennessee, executed by Joah Dashnaw, conveying certain property therein described to Greg Groth as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for NTFN, Inc., its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, will, on November 30, 2023 on or about 10:00 AM, at the At the White County Courthouse 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in White County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

Lying and being in the Third Civil District of White County, Tennessee, being more particularly described as follows: Being Lot No. 35 of Disneyland Subdivision, as shown by plat of record in Plat Book No. 1, Page 55, in the Register's Office of White County, Tennessee. The property described herein is subject to all matters as shown on a plat of record in Plat Book No. 1, Page 55, and Plat Book No. 1, Page 54, Register's Office of White County, Tennessee. The property described herein is subject to restrictions filed of record in Miscellaneous Book 27, Page 157, Register's Office of White County, Tennessee. The property described herein is subject to a right of way easement granted unto Caney Fork Electric Cooperative, Inc., filed of record in Miscellaneous Book 27, Page 155, Register's Office of White County, Tennessee.

ALSO KNOWN AS: 347 Heather Drive, Sparta, TN 38583

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above- referenced property:

JOAH DASHNAW

TENANTS OF

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. In the event of inclement weather, the trustee hereby announces that the sale will be postponed and that notices of said postponement for inclement weather will be mailed to interested parties of record. W&A No. 352900

DATED September 28, 2023

WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated December 10, 2020, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded December 21, 2020, in Book No. RB470, at Page 748, in Office of the Register of Deeds for White County, Tennessee, executed by George Nikkel, conveying certain property therein described to Gordon Foster as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Zillow Home Loans, LLC, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by PennyMac Loan Services, LLC.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, will, on October 18, 2023 on or about 2:00 PM, at the White County Courthouse 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in White County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

LYING and being in the 1st Civil District of White County, Tennessee, being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Tract 1 - Beginning on a stake in the South Margin of Highway 703 at a point 100 feet West of Robert Frasier's Northwest corner; thence running in a southern direction on a line parallel to Frasier's West line a distance of 200 feet to a stake 100 feet West of Cedar tree; thence running in a Western direction and on a line parallel with Highway 70S for a distance of 100 feet to a stake; thence running in a Northern direction and on a line parallel to the heretofore described East line a distance of 200 feet to a stake, it being 140 feet East of Walnut tree; thence running in a Eastern direction with the South margin of said Highway a distance of 100 feet back to the point of beginning. The above described land being a lot facing 100 feet on Highway 70S and extending back between parallel lines in a southern direction for a distance of 200 feet.

Tract 2 - Beginning at a stake in the south margin of old U.S. 70-S Highway, which point is the northeast corner of the property conveyed to the grantees by deed of record in Deed Book 112, Page 478 in the Register's Office of White County, Tennessee; thence running in an easterly direction with the south margin of U. S. 70-S approximately 100 feet to the northwest corner of Robert Frasier; thence in a southerly direction with Frasier's line 200 feet to a stake; thence in a westerly direction 100 feet approximately to a stake, the southeast corner of Jon T. Lee Jr.; thence in a northern direction with the east line of said John T. Lee, Jr. 200 feet to the south margin of said highway, the beginning. Tract 3 - BEGINNING on a 1/2 inch pipe located approximately 25 feet South of the center of the Country Club Road, said pipe is the common corner on the North for this described parcel and Donna England Lee; thence leaving said road and going with Donna Lee S13-27-12W 200.00 feet to a 1/2 inch pipe marking the Southwest corner of Donna Lee; thence leaving Donna Lee and going with the remainder of the John Lee, Sr. property N69-45-58W

55.31 feet to a 1/2 inch pipe, N18-09- 51E 179.4 feet to a fence post and N13-41- 39E, 22.50 feet to a 1/2 inch pipe located approximately 25 feet South of the center of Country Club Road; thence leaving the remainder of the John T. Lee, Sr. Heirs property and going with said road S69-13-41E 40.64 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.22 acres as surveyed by the David H. Bradley Land Surveying Company 1.L.S., #1137 on June 1, 1995. T

ALSO KNOWN AS: 915 Country Club Road, Sparta, TN 38583

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above- referenced property:

GEORGE NIKKEL

TENANTS OF

ESTATE OF GEORGE NIKKEL

HEIR(S) OF GEORGE NIKKEL

DEBRA MCKENNA FANCHER, ADMINISTRATRIX

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. In the event of inclement weather, the trustee hereby announces that the sale will be postponed and that notices of said postponement for inclement weather will be mailed to interested parties of record. W&A No. 357140

DATED September 25, 2023

WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee

Public notices for Thurday, September 28, 2023

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF KERRY LEE TURNER, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of September, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of KERRY LEE TURNER, Deceased, who died the 23rd day of July, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 20th day of September, 2023.

Regina K. Svonovec, Administratrix                                                                                          

Estate of Kerry Lee Turner, Deceased

Dan T. Bryant, Attorney for Estate

McMinnville, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ALTA RUTH WAGNER, DECEASED

 

Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of September, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of ALTA RUTH WAGNER, Deceased, who died the 17th day of May, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 18th day of September, 2023.

Rachel Pittman, Co-Executrix

Sarah Pittman, Co-Executrix

Estate of Alta Ruth Wagner, Deceased

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ALTA RUTH WAGNER, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of September, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of ALTA RUTH WAGNER, Deceased, who died the 17th day of May, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 18th day of September, 2023.

Rachel Pittman, Co-Executrix

Sarah Pittman, Co-Executrix

Estate of Alta Ruth Wagner, Deceased

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ROBERT DONALD AUSTIN, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of September, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of ROBERT DONALD AUSTIN, Deceased, who died the 10th day of September, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.                        

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 13th day of September, 2023.

 Lezlie Jones, Executrix

Estate of Robert Donald Austin, Deceased

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JANICE P. PLEMONS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of September, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of JANICE P. PLEMONS, Deceased, who died the 25th day of July, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this

notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 12th day of September, 2023.

Larry Allen Plemons, Executor

Estate of Janice P. Plemons, Deceased                                                  

Lynn Omohundro, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                    

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White County, TN

October Public Notice

Pursuant to T.C.A. § 8-44-103 

The White County Legislative Body is scheduled to assemble in session at the White County Courthouse, located at 1 E. Bockman Way, Sparta, TN to take up matters that may legally come before it.

Meetings for October 2023 are as follows:

Monday, October 2nd, 2023 - Steering B Committee starts at 5:00 pm, Steering A starts at 5:30 pm, Solid Waste meeting will follow Steering A, and Budget will follow the Solid Waste meeting, 3rd floor of the Courthouse.

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 – Planning Commission Meeting at 5:00 pm, 2nd Floor of the Courthouse

Monday, October 16th, 2023 - White County Legislative Body Regular Call Meeting starts at 6:00pm, 3rd Floor of the Courthouse

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CITY OF SPARTA

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Tree Trimming for Sparta Electric Dept

The City of Sparta, Tennessee will receive sealed bids for Tree Trimming For Sparta Electric Dept at Sparta City Hall until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday October 12, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

For more information or to request a bid packet please contact the City Administrator at Sparta City Hall, 6 Liberty Square, PO Box 30, Sparta, Tennessee 38583.

The City of Sparta does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C 2000d)

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NOTICE: 

Bondecroft Utility District regular scheduled meeting moved to October 17 at 8:00 am at the office, 8756 Crossville Hwy.

The Van Buren County Regional Planning Commission will have its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 6 P.M. at the Van Buren County Administrative Building.  The agenda will be available no later than October 6, 2023 at the Van Buren County Executive's Office. There will be a public comment period for all items on the agenda.  For questions regarding this meeting, please contact Van Buren County Planner Tommy Lee by email at tlee@ucdd.org or by phone at 931-979-2170.

Diane Hodges

Chairman

Van Buren County Regional Planning Commission.

Abandoned Vehicle Auction

4105 McMinnville Hwy.

Sparta, TN 38583

Date & Time: Friday, October 13th at 10:00am.

For Vehicles:

Ford  

2FTDF15Y2PCA44038

Dodge

1B7GG23X8PS137894

Elite can reserve the right to reject any bid below amount of invoiced mechanics

lien for anyone interested in these vehicles.

For anyone interested in these vehicles, the sale will begin at least 15 days upon receipt of this notice.

Publication Date: 9/28/23

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated December 10, 2020, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded December 21, 2020, in Book No. RB470, at Page 748, in Office of the Register of Deeds for White County, Tennessee, executed by George Nikkel, conveying certain property therein described to Gordon Foster as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Zillow Home Loans, LLC, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by PennyMac Loan Services, LLC.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, will, on October 18, 2023 on or about 2:00 PM, at the White County Courthouse 1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in White County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:

LYING and being in the 1st Civil District of White County, Tennessee, being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Tract 1 - Beginning on a stake in the South Margin of Highway 703 at a point 100 feet West of Robert Frasier's Northwest corner; thence running in a southern direction on a line parallel to Frasier's West line a distance of 200 feet to a stake 100 feet West of Cedar tree; thence running in a Western direction and on a line parallel with Highway 70S for a distance of 100 feet to a stake; thence running in a Northern direction and on a line parallel to the heretofore described East line a distance of 200 feet to a stake, it being 140 feet East of Walnut tree; thence running in a Eastern direction with the South margin of said Highway a distance of 100 feet back to the point of beginning. The above described land being a lot facing 100 feet on Highway 70S and extending back between parallel lines in a southern direction for a distance of 200 feet.

Tract 2 - Beginning at a stake in the south margin of old U.S. 70-S Highway, which point is the northeast corner of the property conveyed to the grantees by deed of record in Deed Book 112, Page 478 in the Register's Office of White County, Tennessee; thence running in an easterly direction with the south margin of U. S. 70-S approximately 100 feet to the northwest corner of Robert Frasier; thence in a southerly direction with Frasier's line 200 feet to a stake; thence in a westerly direction 100 feet approximately to a stake, the southeast corner of Jon T. Lee Jr.; thence in a northern direction with the east line of said John T. Lee, Jr. 200 feet to the south margin of said highway, the beginning. Tract 3 - BEGINNING on a 1/2 inch pipe located approximately 25 feet South of the center of the Country Club Road, said pipe is the common corner on the North for this described parcel and Donna England Lee; thence leaving said road and going with Donna Lee S13-27-12W 200.00 feet to a 1/2 inch pipe marking the Southwest corner of Donna Lee; thence leaving Donna Lee and going with the remainder of the John Lee, Sr. property N69-45-58W

55.31 feet to a 1/2 inch pipe, N18-09- 51E 179.4 feet to a fence post and N13-41- 39E, 22.50 feet to a 1/2 inch pipe located approximately 25 feet South of the center of Country Club Road; thence leaving the remainder of the John T. Lee, Sr. Heirs property and going with said road S69-13-41E 40.64 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.22 acres as surveyed by the David H. Bradley Land Surveying Company 1.L.S., #1137 on June 1, 1995. T

ALSO KNOWN AS: 915 Country Club Road, Sparta, TN 38583

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above- referenced property:

GEORGE NIKKEL

TENANTS OF

ESTATE OF GEORGE NIKKEL

HEIR(S) OF GEORGE NIKKEL

DEBRA MCKENNA FANCHER, ADMINISTRATRIX

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. In the event of inclement weather, the trustee hereby announces that the sale will be postponed and that notices of said postponement for inclement weather will be mailed to interested parties of record. W&A No. 357140

DATED September 25, 2023

WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,

Successor Trustee

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Public notices for Thurday, September 21, 2023

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF PAUL ROBERT ALBERTH, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of August, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of PAUL ROBERT ALBERTH, Deceased, who died the 12th day of August, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 28th day of August, 2023.

Carol Verosto, Executor

Estate of Paul Robert Alberth, Deceased

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

 Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ROGER LEE TERRY, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of August, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of ROGER LEE TERRY, Deceased, who died the 1st day of June, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 30th day of August, 2023.

Otha Terry, Administrator                                                                                          

Estate of Roger Lee Terry, Deceased

Brandon S. Griffin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ROBERT DONALD AUSTIN, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of September, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of ROBERT DONALD AUSTIN, Deceased, who died the 10th day of September, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 13th day of September, 2023.

 Lezlie Jones, Executrix

Estate of Robert Donald Austin, Deceased

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JANICE P. PLEMONS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of September, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of JANICE P. PLEMONS, Deceased, who died the 25th day of July, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.                        

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this

notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 12th day of September, 2023.

Larry Allen Plemons, Executor

Estate of Janice P. Plemons, Deceased

Lynn Omohundro, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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Legal Notice for Ben Lomand Connect

Effective October 1, 2023, the amount of the Federal Universal Service Charge (FUSC) appearing on your bill each month will increase as a result of an increase in the Federal Communications Commission’s universal service fund contribution factor. The new FUSC amount is calculated by multiplying the FUSC Surcharge and Multiline Business End User Common Line FUSC Surcharge Factors against the applicable interstate access service charges on your bill. The federal universal service fund program is designed to help keep local telephone service rates affordable for all customers in all areas of the United States.

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CITY OF SPARTA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

Highway 111 Billboard

The City of Sparta, Tennessee will receive Request for Proposals for Billboard on Highway 111 at the Sparta City Hall until 2:15 p.m. on Thursday September 28, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

For more information or to request a bid packet please contact the City Administrator at Sparta City Hall, 6 Liberty Square, PO Box 30, Sparta, Tennessee 38583.

The City of Sparta does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C 2000d)

Public notices for Thurday, September 14, 2023

Vehicles for Auction

Auction Date and Time: Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 7:00 am

Location: Edd Rogers dealership lot

2005 Nissan 1N4AL11D45N457073

2001 Chevy 1GNCS18W51K261112

2006 Ford

1FAFP231X6G110811

2005 Chevy 2CNDL73F356041590

2004 Hyundai KMHFU45E34A348171

1998 GMC 1GKDT13W0W2543199

2002 Honda 1HGCG56462A069158

For anyone interested in these vehicles, the sale will begin at least 10 days upon receipt of this notice.

Publication Date: 9/14/2023.

EDD ROGERS WRECKER SERVICE

674 WEST BOCKMAN WAY

SPARTA,TN 38583

 

931-836-3157

931-808-8268

WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF PAUL ROBERT ALBERTH, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of August, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of PAUL ROBERT ALBERTH, Deceased, who died the 12th day of August, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 28th day of August, 2023.

Carol Verosto, Executor

Estate of Paul Robert Alberth, Deceased

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

 Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ROGER LEE TERRY, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of August, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of ROGER LEE TERRY, Deceased, who died the 1st day of June, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 30th day of August, 2023.

Otha Terry, Administrator                                                                                           

Estate of Roger Lee Terry, Deceased

Brandon S. Griffin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Van Buren County, Tennessee is seeking architectural/engineering services for upgrades to the Van Buren County Health Department.  Sections of the project are being funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARP).

Van Buren County, Tennessee is soliciting statements of qualifications for architectural/engineering services to assist the county with preliminary engineering, engineering design, bid phase activities, and construction inspection services of this project in compliance with ARP Program requirements. This project must be completed by June 2026.  These upgrades include:

Renovation clinic, Plumbing-replacement throughout, Electrical upgrades, Renovation Drug Room, and additional items as project budget allows.

The selected firm will enter into an agreement with the county which shall detail the scope of services and the compensation for said services.  The services to be provided will include, but not limited to:

  1. Designing the improvements and construction engineering.
  2. Preparation of the materials bid package in conformance with applicable state and federal requirements and supervising the bid advertising, tabulation, and award process, including preparing the advertisements for bid solicitation, conducting the bid opening, and issuing the notice to proceed.
  3. Assist in conducting the preconstruction conference.
  4. Field staking, on-site supervision of construction work, and preparing inspection reports.
  5. Reviewing and approving all contractor requests for payment and submitting approved requests to the governing body.
  6. Providing reproducible plan drawings to Van Buren County upon project completion.
  7. Conducting final inspections.

Interested firms or individuals must submit qualifications by 4:00 p.m., September 22nd,2023.

Mr. David Sullivan

Van Buren County Mayor

121 Taft Drive

Spencer, TN 38585

Email: mayordsullivan@outlook.com

The successful firm or individual must comply with Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Abandoned Vehicles Auction

4105 McMinnville Hwy

Sparta, TN 38583

Auction date: Friday, 9/29/2023 at 10:00 am

For Vehicles:

1999 Mercury 2MEFM75WXXX672890

2011 Infinity JN1CV6AP5BM500571

Elite can reserve the right to reject any bid below amount of invoiced mechanics lien for anyone interested in these vehicles.

For anyone interested in these vehicles, the sale will begin at least 15 days upon receipt of this notice.

Publication Date: 9/14/23

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at Sparta City Hall concerning an amendment to the Sparta Zoning Map.  The proposed amendment is to change the zoning of property at Millers Point Road (parcels 081.01 on Tax Map 040) from Residential R-A to Commercial C-D.  The request was submitted by Jeff Young.  The public is invited to attend.

CITY OF SPARTA

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Roof Replacement

Sparta City Hall Building

The City of Sparta, Tennessee will receive sealed bids for City Hall Roof Replacement at the Sparta City Hall until  2:00 p.m. on Thursday September 28, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

For more information or to request a bid packet please contact the City Administrator at Sparta City Hall, 6 Liberty Square, PO Box 30, Sparta, Tennessee 38583.

The City of Sparta does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C 2000d)

Public notices for Thurday, September 7, 2023

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, on May 24, 2019, Joshua Johnson executed a Deed of Trust to Walter G. Birdwell, Jr., Trustee for Citizens Bank of Cookeville, for a certain indebtedness, which Deed of Trust was recorded in Deed Book 434, Page 578, in the Register’s Office for White County, Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness, I, BRANDON GRIFFIN, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of instrument recorded in the Register’s Office for White County, Tennessee, will sell the property on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 1:30 o’clock p.m., at the East Door of the White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee to the highest and best bidder, for cash, as described in the Deed of Trust as follows:

Property situated in the Second (2nd) Civil District of White County, Tennessee:

Being Lot No. 98 of Belle Aire Lots as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 1, Page 66, in the Register’s Office of White County, Tennessee. (Description same as previous and deed of record.)

This conveyance is made subject to all matters shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 66, and the Restrictions recorded in Miscellaneous Book 28, Page 800, in the Register’s Office in White County, Tennessee.

Mineral Rights have been previously reserved.

Previous and Last conveyance being a Warranty Deed to Joshua Johnson and Robyn Wade recorded in Record Book 434, Page 576, in the Register’s Office for White County, Tennessee.

Property more commonly known as 167 Holiday Lane, Sparta, TN 38583 Parcel: 057E-C-006.01

Said sale will be bar of equity and right of redemption, homestead, dower and all other exemptions. The sale will also be made subject to the payment of all unpaid taxes. The proceeds derived from said sale will be applied to the payment of the costs and charges of the sale and the indebtedness set forth in the Deed of Trust.

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee or adjourned the day of sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

Brandon Griffin Substitute Trustee 621 N. Spring Street Sparta, TN 38583

(931) 837-2050

White County, Tennessee

Requests for Bids

RFB No. 2023-0914-01-030

 

Take notice that the Director of Finance for White County shall accept sealed written bids for chiller repairs at Doyle Elementary School.

Proposals, bids, or responses must be submitted to the office of the Director of Finance, Room 204, White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, 38583, no later than 2:00 P.M. central time, September 14, 2023 at which time the bids will be opened and considered.

For more information, please visit whitecountytn.gov/bids

The owner (White County) further reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, or conditional bids.

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

Publication Date:  09/07/2023

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF RUBY MAE CUNNINGHAM, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of August, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of RUBY MAE CUNNINGHAM, Deceased, who died the 30th day of July, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

             

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 23rd day of August, 2023.                                                                                  

Timothy W. Sexton, Executor

Estate of Ruby Mae Cunningham, Deceased                                                                                    

John Hutson, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                       

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DAVID RICHARD WILLIS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of August, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of DAVID RICHARD WILLIS, Deceased, who died the 5th day of February, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 25th day of August, 2023.

Jason Vreeland, Executor

Estate of David Richard Willis, Deceased

Peter C. Ensign, Attorney for Estate

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF LAHEETA ROBERTS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of August, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of LAHEETA ROBERTS, Deceased, who died the 5th day of January, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 23rd day of August, 2023.

 Stephen Burish, Administrator                                                                                          

Estate of Laheeta Roberts, Deceased

John Hutson, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

 Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MARGIE RUTH HASTON, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of August, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of MARGIE RUTH HASTON, Deceased, who died the 8th day of August, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

    All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 21st day of August, 2023.     

Thomas L. Haston, Executor

Estate of Margie Ruth Haston, Deceased

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

 Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Van Buren County, Tennessee is seeking architectural/engineering services for upgrades to the Van Buren County Health Department.  Sections of the project are being funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARP).

Van Buren County, Tennessee is soliciting statements of qualifications for architectural/engineering services to assist the county with preliminary engineering, engineering design, bid phase activities, and construction inspection services of this project in compliance with ARP Program requirements. This project must be completed by June 2026.  These upgrades include:

Renovation clinic, Plumbing-replacement throughout, Electrical upgrades, Renovation Drug Room, and additional items as project budget allows.

The selected firm will enter into an agreement with the county which shall detail the scope of services and the compensation for said services.  The services to be provided will include, but not limited to:

  1. Designing the improvements and construction engineering.
  2. Preparation of the materials bid package in conformance with applicable state and federal requirements and supervising the bid advertising, tabulation, and award process, including preparing the advertisements for bid solicitation, conducting the bid opening, and issuing the notice to proceed.
  3. Assist in conducting the preconstruction conference.
  4. Field staking, on-site supervision of construction work, and preparing inspection reports.
  5. Reviewing and approving all contractor requests for payment and submitting approved requests to the governing body.
  6. Providing reproducible plan drawings to Van Buren County upon project completion.
  7. Conducting final inspections.

Interested firms or individuals must submit qualifications by 4:00 p.m., September 22nd,2023.

Mr. David Sullivan

Van Buren County Mayor

121 Taft Drive

Spencer, TN 38585

Email: mayordsullivan@outlook.com

The successful firm or individual must comply with Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Public notices for Thurday, August 31, 2023

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

WHEREAS, on May 24, 2019, Joshua Johnson executed a Deed of Trust to Walter G. Birdwell, Jr., Trustee for Citizens Bank of Cookeville, for a certain indebtedness, which Deed of Trust was recorded in Deed Book 434, Page 578, in the Register’s Office for White County, Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness, I, BRANDON GRIFFIN, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of instrument recorded in the Register’s Office for White County, Tennessee, will sell the property on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 1:30 o’clock p.m., at the East Door of the White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee to the highest and best bidder, for cash, as described in the Deed of Trust as follows:

Property situated in the Second (2nd) Civil District of White County, Tennessee:

Being Lot No. 98 of Belle Aire Lots as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 1, Page 66, in the Register’s Office of White County, Tennessee. (Description same as previous and deed of record.)

This conveyance is made subject to all matters shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 66, and the Restrictions recorded in Miscellaneous Book 28, Page 800, in the Register’s Office in White County, Tennessee.

Mineral Rights have been previously reserved.

Previous and Last conveyance being a Warranty Deed to Joshua Johnson and Robyn Wade recorded in Record Book 434, Page 576, in the Register’s Office for White County, Tennessee.

Property more commonly known as 167 Holiday Lane, Sparta, TN 38583 Parcel: 057E-C-006.01

Said sale will be bar of equity and right of redemption, homestead, dower and all other exemptions. The sale will also be made subject to the payment of all unpaid taxes. The proceeds derived from said sale will be applied to the payment of the costs and charges of the sale and the indebtedness set forth in the Deed of Trust.

The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee or adjourned the day of sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.

Brandon Griffin Substitute Trustee 621 N. Spring Street Sparta, TN 38583

(931) 837-2050

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The City of Sparta Tennessee will receive sealed bids for the Striping of Paved Streets until 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023. For further information regarding submission of a bid and to obtain bid packages contact the City Administrator at Sparta City Hall, 6 Liberty Square, PO Box 30, Sparta, Tennessee 38583, telephone (931) 836-3248.

The City of Sparta does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C 2000d)

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The City of Sparta Tennessee will receive sealed bids for the Sealcoat and Striping of various Parking Lots until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023. For further information regarding submission of a bid and to obtain bid packages contact the City Administrator at Sparta City Hall, 6 Liberty Square, PO Box 30, Sparta, Tennessee 38583, telephone (931) 836-3248.

The City of Sparta does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C 2000d)

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The City of Sparta Tennessee will receive sealed bids for the purchase of Turbine Assembly for the Water Plant until 2:30 p.m. on September 5th, 2023.  At that time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. For further information regarding submission of a bid and to obtain bid packages, contact the City Administrator at Sparta City Hall, 6 Liberty Square, PO Box 30, Sparta, Tennessee  38583, phone (931) 836-3248.

The City of Sparta does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).

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Public Notice

City of Sparta Police Department

323 E. Bockman Way Sparta, TN 38583

Impounded / Abandoned Vehicles

Year 2000

Make Lexus

Model RX300

VIN JT6GF10U7Y0065257

Upon payment of all towing, preservation and storage charges, the owner and any lienholder may reclaim the vehicle within ten (10) working days. Failure to respond to this notice within those ten (10) working days serves as a waiver of all ownership rights and gives consent to the holder of said vehicle for its sale.

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF RUBY MAE CUNNINGHAM, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of August, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of RUBY MAE CUNNINGHAM, Deceased, who died the 30th day of July, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

 All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 23rd day of August, 2023.                                                                                  

Timothy W. Sexton, Executor

Estate of Ruby Mae Cunningham, Deceased

John Hutson, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DAVID RICHARD WILLIS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of August, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of DAVID RICHARD WILLIS, Deceased, who died the 5th day of February, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 25th day of August, 2023.

Jason Vreeland, Executor

Estate of David Richard Willis, Deceased

Peter C. Ensign, Attorney for Estate

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF LAHEETA ROBERTS, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of August, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of LAHEETA ROBERTS, Deceased, who died the 5th day of January, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 23rd day of August, 2023.

 Stephen Burish, Administrator                                                                                          

Estate of Laheeta Roberts, Deceased                                                                                  

John Hutson, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

 Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master                      

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WHITE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, SPARTA, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MARGIE RUTH HASTON, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of August, 2023, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of MARGIE RUTH HASTON, Deceased, who died the 8th day of August, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of White County, Tennessee.         

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)  (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

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

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

All persons indebted to the above Estate must come forward and make proper settlement with the undersigned at once.

This the 21st day of August, 2023.    

Thomas L. Haston, Executor

Estate of Margie Ruth Haston, Deceased

Jack Franklin, Attorney for Estate

Sparta, Tennessee

 Gena M. Brock, Clerk & Master             

White County, Tennessee

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Requests for Proposals

RFP No. 2023-0912-01-028

Take notice that the Director of Finance for White County shall accept sealed written proposals for law enforcement vehicles.

Proposals, bids, or responses must be submitted to the office of the Director of Finance, Room 204, White County Courthouse, Sparta, Tennessee, 38583, no later than 2:00 P.M. central time, September 12, 2023 at which time the proposals will be opened and considered.

For more information, please visit whitecountytn.gov/bids

The owner (White County) further reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful proposer, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, or conditional proposals.

Chad S. Marcum

Director of Finance

Publication Date:  08/31/2023

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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Dawn Marie Kupferer

Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of August, 2023 letters testamentary

(administration ) (small estate order) in respect to the Estate of Dawn Marie Kupferer, who died May 9, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Van Buren 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:

(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 17th day of August, 2023

Attorney: Brandon S. Griffin

621 N. Spring Street

Sparta, TN 38583

ATTORNEY FOR ADMINISTRATOR