On Monday, May 25, cadets from the South-Doyle High School JROTC will represent Tennessee as they march in the National Memorial Day Parade, joining more than 5,000 participants from all 50 states.

The parade will be streamed online and televised nationally on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and The CW. It will also air on the American Forces Network, which broadcasts to military installations and U.S. Navy ships around the world.

During the trip, students will also visit several historic landmarks and attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

National Memorial Day Parade

Date: Monday, May 25, 2026

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Road Construction will not delay motorists traveling Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from noon on Friday, May 22, through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for the record-breaking number of motorists expected to take a road trip in the state during the holiday weekend.

AAA predicts 950,000 Tennesseans will travel for Memorial Day, with the majority of travelers, 795,000, driving to their destination.

“We want to do our part to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend and to keep traffic flowing as smoothly and efficiently as possible,” said TDOT Commissioner Will Reid, P.E. “We also want to remind drivers that it is the law to move over and slow down for first responders and emergency vehicles, including TDOT HELP trucks that will be on patrol throughout the holiday weekend.”

Motorists may still encounter lane closures or restrictions while traveling through long-term construction projects. In addition, drivers should know that reduced speed limits will be in effect in work zones. Drivers convicted of speeding through work zones where workers are present face a fine of up to $500, plus court fees, and possibly increased insurance premiums.

Get the latest construction activity from your desktop or mobile device and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also call 511 for travel information. As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for their destination. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

Application Deadline: This Wednesday, May 20th @ 11:59 PM (EST)

Dogwood Arts is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Dogwood Regional Exhibition, a juried showcase of artwork from emerging and established artists within a 500-mile radius of Knoxville, Tennessee.

This year’s exhibition will be held August 7-28th in the Dogwood Gallery and Emporium Center in Downtown Knoxville. The First Friday Opening Reception on August 7 will include over $2,000 in cash awards presented to participating artists.

Click Here to Apply

Exhibition Categories Include:

• 2D: Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Photography
• 3D: Sculpture, Site-Specific Installation
• (Please note: 4-D/time-based media is not eligible.)

Eligibility:

• Open to artists 18+ residing within 500 miles of Downtown Knoxville
• Work must be completed within the last two years

Democrats cause problems and Republicans fix them or at least try to.

Buck Sexton

By Dr. Jim Ferguson

It astounds me that people still identify as Democrats and support the party’s crazy policies instead of common sense. Even the few seemingly sensible Democrats like Harold Ford Jr. or Senator John Fetterman still adhere to party affiliation. However, Fetterman’s refusal to toe the party line has caused him to become ostracized by party elites since he rejects the radical, delusional Jacobins who have taken over the Democrat party. Incidentally, it’s not the “Democratic Party” because they are anything but democratic.

Perhaps Ford and Fetterman are holding out hope that reason and common sense will return to their party. Fetterman’s stroke seems to have clarified his thinking. However, Ford’s platitudes have become exceedingly tiresome and he has lost credibility. Perhaps Ford finds it harder to admit error and change than to deny reality and double down on Democrat craziness.

The Democrat party of FDR and John Kennedy no longer exists. It has been taken over by the progressive socialist radicals who are akin to the French Revolution’s Jacobins led by Robespierre. Surely there are sane elements of the Democrat party who are aware of the infamous French Reign of Terror with mob rule and the guillotine. I hope Ford and Fetterman are aware that history repeats itself. The radical Jacobins eventually turned on themselves and sent Robespierre to the guillotine. But too late for France where the destruction was devastating and led to Napoleon and world war.

Perhaps it is wishful thinking that there are remnants of sanity in the Democrat party. Surely some realize that you can’t turn a man into a woman or vice versa. “Follow the science,” they say. DNA defines sex, and the DNA in every cell of your body can’t be changed. Children who can’t drive a car, vote or get married should be protected from life-altering surgery and medications until their brains have matured sufficiently to make mature choices.

Surely there are Democrats who realize that defunding the police and opening the border promotes crime, illicit drug use, death and human trafficking.

Surely there are Democrats who see that releasing criminals and deranged people to the streets endangers everyone. Such “suicidal empathy” (Greg Gutfield) was demonstrated in NYC where a young woman refused to help prosecute a serial criminal who attacked her, only to have him murder another New Yorker.

No, I believe that most Democrats are sane enough to understand what is going on. And that makes it even more tragic. They are using their dislike of President Trump to turn a blind eye to evil and justify their support of the Jacobins who have taken over the Democrat party. I don’t expect people with TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome), like James Carville or Robert De Niro, to speak the truth. They are as crazy as today’s street Jacobins or the Nazi Brown Shirts of 1930s Germany. I understand that Democrat politicians are scared of the Jacobins they created to increase their power. But surely they realize the mob will, in the end, destroy them as well.

In 1776 Thomas Paine wrote his pamphlet “Common Sense” advocating independence from Great Britain. 2026 is the 250th year of the American Revolution and what Europe would later dub the American experiment. After seven years of war, the colonies won their freedom and the “experiment“ began.

The Founders were rightly terrified by the abuses of democracy in Ancient Greece.  Benjamin Franklin likened such democracy to two wolves and a sheep deciding what’s for supper. Instead, The Founders created a representative republic form of government for the new nation. Our Constitutional Republic is predicated on the rule of law designed to protect us from criminals and abusive government, something Virginia Democrats still don’t seem to fathom. Nor do George Soros judges or globalist Klaus Schwab-trained bureaucrats. The Democrat party leadership understands the rule of law. They just don’t like it when laws hinder their acquisition of power.

It is time for common sense to reassert itself over the crazies. We fought a horrible Civil War to get rid of slavery. Districting on the basis of race is racist and unconstitutional. The Save Act must be passed to reaffirm that only citizens vote and proof of citizenship is required. Illegals, whose first act was to break our laws, must be deported. Fraud must be investigated and prosecuted. The war with Iran must be completed to prevent the radical apocalyptic regime from having a nuclear weapon and ballistic missiles to terrorize the world.

Since the Democrats have no valid policies other than opposing Trump on everything and TDS, they must not be allowed to retake the Congress and drag us into ridiculous impeachments again. Democrats like Kamala Harris have repeatedly stated that as soon as they return to power they plan to remove the Senate filibuster, pack the Supreme Court and give statehood to Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, undoubtedly producing four more Democrat senators. In the past, the filibuster has been used to prevent bad legislation, but waiting for the Democrats to remove it and produce generational harm to the country is far worse.

It is a time for patriotism and common sense to step up. For our children’s sake it is time for citizens to show courage. It is time for politicians to stand up to the Jacobin mob. And we must vote. So many have given so much for us to have this right not exercised in the recent Knox County election.

By Tom Mattingly

When news broke the morning of June 3, 2020, that former Tennessee tailback and head football coach John Majors now belonged to the ages, everyone who knew him weighed in with a number of different perspectives of a Tennessee legend.

Majors would have celebrated his 91st birthday Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Majors was a true son of Middle Tennessee. He was twice given the chance to impact the fortunes of the University of Tennessee, first as a player from 1954-56, then as head coach from 1977-1992, and made the most of the opportunities. Those opportunities led to his 1987 induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

First, there was his name. He was born John Terrill Majors on May 21, 1935, named after his mother, John Elizabeth Bobo Majors. His family called him “John.” From his boyhood days on, his Lynchburg friends had called him “John Terrill.” He is listed in the letterman’s section in the Tennessee Football Media Guide as “John Majors.”

His mother once said she sent three boys to the University of Tennessee named John, Bill, and Bob, but also noted they came home known as Johnny, Billy, and Bobby. Sam Venable of the Knoxville News Sentinel wrote June 14, 2020, that Majors let it be known he had never liked the moniker “Johnny.”

News Sentinel sports editor Tom Siler called him Johnny from the beginning of his college playing days in 1954, but, in News-Sentinel game stories, sportswriter Bob Wilson called him John “Drum” Majors. News Sentinel cartoonist Bill Dyer, termed him “Drum” or the “Solid Gold Cadillac” in his carton coverage of Vol football.

Majors brought style to the Tennessee uniforms, adding a splash of white trim to the traditional orange jerseys. When it came to the road uniforms, Majors swung for the fences, outfitting the Vols in orange pants for road games… and occasionally for home games. The orange pants debuted at Alabama on Oct. 15, 1977.

When the Vols played host to Vanderbilt on Nov. 26 that season, the Vols emerged from the old dressing room on the East side clad in orange shirts and orange pants. The effect was stunning, as was the final score, Tennessee 42, Vanderbilt 7. Players said after the game that the orange pants gave them an extra motivational edge.

Vol fans debate whether the 1991 Notre Dame game, the 1986 Sugar Bowl victory over Miami, or the 1982 Alabama game were the greatest of them all, but each game can stake a legitimate claim.

Majors stood at the edge of the end zone supervising the Friday afternoon walk-through before the 1991 Notre Dame game. He casually mentioned that the stadium turf had been prepared to minimize Tony’s impact on the 1976 game, terming it “higher than an Iowa cornfield.”

The “Fighting Irish” had one of those long, intimidating drives to start that game, and Pitt hadn’t responded well in its first series until Dorsett broke a 61-yard run, and the Panthers tied the game moments later. They went on to a 31-10 victory.

Late in the afternoon of Nov. 9, 1991, the Majors voice was in full flower as he described the Vols’ comeback from a 31-7 second-quarter deficit to a 35-34 win. Majors had never looked happier, flashing that famous gap-toothed smile. John Ward’s post-game call was vintage.

“Tennessee beats Notre Dame 35-34. The Volunteers go home victorious. Notre Dame goes with the sophomore replacement kicker. It is no good, off to the right. The coaching staff to our left is jubilant, as are Tennessee fans. You could not write this script.”

A year later, however, the script had changed, with talk of broken promises, strained relationships, and disloyal behavior. “Source stories” abounded in media across the state and well beyond. The Vols were in the midst of a three-game losing streak.

There was a media conference Nov. 13, 1992, at the Wilson World Hotel the night before the game at Memphis State. It followed weeks of speculation that a change was in the works.

Majors resigned that mid-November evening, saying in part, “Since I have not been given the opportunity by the UT administration to remain as head football coach, I am, effective Dec. 31, 1992, relinquishing my duties connected to the University of Tennessee.”

Fans at the hotel and at the game the next day seemed shocked at what was transpiring, gathering with saddened faces, many fighting back tears, not believing what was happening. Looking back, 1992 was a year of travail, one of the strangest in Vol history. Emotions ran high.

That’s the way it is when a native son, a program hero, steps down, deserving, as Russ Bebb wrote, a “far nobler farewell.” Another Tennessee football historian has written that, “Somehow, some way, you wish that it had all turned out differently.”

“He is, deservedly,” wrote Marvin West, “one of the most revered figures in the wonderful history of the Volunteers.” In Marvin’s ranking of the top 26 Vols ever, Majors ranked No. 2, behind only Gen. Robert R. Neyland.

The passage of time cannot diminish the memories and contributions of a man named John Majors.

Join Bike Walk Knoxville for a walk with elected officials in the Marble City area along Concord St. on Tuesday, May 19, beginning at 6 p.m. The tour will begin at Tyson Park, 2351 Kingston Pike, from the parking lot by the tennis courts, and the walk will be about a mile.

The tour will highlight walkability for community members and neighborhood residents with an emphasis on Vision Zero efforts in the area.

Please wear proper shoes and bring a water bottle!

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust, dated February 19, 2020, Daniel L. Toney, unmarried, conveyed the following described premises to Larry Pressley, Trustee, for City Employees Credit Union to secure the indebtedness due therein, and said Deed of Trust being of record as Instrument Number 202003120060274 in Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee, and

WHEREAS, City Employees Credit Union, are the owners and holders of the indebtedness due therein, and has appointed A. Nicole Troutt, as Substitute Trustee, which Appointment of Substitute Trustee is of record as Instrument Number 202604300061671, in Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee.

THEREFORE, NOTICE is hereby given that default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust, and said default having existed for more than thirty (30) days, the undersigned Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority vested and having been requested to do so by the owner and holder of said indebtedness, to advertise and sell the property described on: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Northern most entrance from Main Avenue near the Main Assembly Room on M-Level of the City/County Building in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, and will proceed to offer for sale at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, in bar of all statutory right and equity of redemption, the following described property; to-wit:

SITUATED in District No. Five (5) of Knox County, Tennessee, within the 23rd Ward of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, being all of Lot No. 55-R in the Resubdivision of Lots 55, 56 and 57 of the Country Sites Subdivision, Unit 2, as shown on plat of record in Plat Cabinet E, Slide 56-A, (formerly Map Book 54- S, Page 29), in the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description, said lot fronting 75.25 feet on the Southwest side of Sun Valley Road and as shown on survey by G.T. Trotter, Jr., Surveyor, dated March 21, 1977.

BEING the same property conveyed to Daniel L. Toney, unmarried, from Linda G. Calloway, aka Linda G. Toney by and through her Duly Appointed Attorney in Fact, Gary R. Calloway by Virtue of Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Decisions of record in Instrument Number 201004050062244, in the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee by Warranty Deed dated March 30, 2010, and filed of record as Instrument Number 201004050062243, in the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee.

THIS conveyance is subject to restrictions applicable to Country Sites Subdivision, Unit 2, as shown in Deed Book 664, page 359, Register’s Office, Knox County, Tennessee and to all applicable restrictions, easements, building setback lines and all conditions as shown of record in the Register’s Office, Knox County, Tennessee.

Property bears the address of:

2324 Sun Valley Road,

Knoxville, TN 37921

Property Tax ID#093FC-028.01

Subordinate Lienholders or interested parties: Knox County Trustee; City of Knoxville; City Employees Credit Union

The property will be sold free from the equity redemption, homestead, dower and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which were hereby expressly waived under the provisions of the above stated Deed of Trust. The above property will also be sold subject to any and all easements, restrictions, prior encumbrances, unpaid taxes, and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The right is reserved to rescind or adjourn the day of the sale to another day certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time set for the above.

This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

1. NICOLE TROUTT, BPR#021726

SUBSITITUTE TRUSTEE

100 Dalton Place Way, Suite 103

Knoxville, TN 37912

865-524-1636

This notice will run for two (2) weeks in The Knoxville Focus newspaper, run dates May 11 and May 18, 2026, and will be posted online at www.knoxfocus.com, www.tnpublicnotice.com and www.foreclosurestn.com for a minimum 20 continuous days beginning May 11, 2026.

court notices

NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

TO: ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JACQUELINE CARTER, (Deceased)

IN RE: LOIN ELDRIDGE, Plaintiff

Vs.

ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JACQUELINE CARTER, (Deceased), Defendant(s)

CASE NO. 90839-1

IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE,

PROBATE DIVISION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Loin Eldridge, Personal Representative of the Estate of Jacqueline Carter, deceased, has filed a Petition to Sell Real Property of the Estate located at 3401 Arrow Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37914.

The Court has authorized service of process by publication upon all known and unknown heirs of Jacqueline Carter, deceased, whose identities and whereabouts cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained.

A hearing on the Personal Representative’s Petition to Sell Real Property is scheduled for June 11, 2026, at 1:30 P.M., before the Chancery Court for Knox County, Tennessee, Probate Division. Any party wishing to file a response to the Petition to Sell Real Property must do so on or before that date. Any objection or response not filed on or before the date of the hearing shall be deemed waived, and the Court may proceed to consider and grant the Petition without further notice.

1. Seth Oakes, Esq. (BPR No. 032284)

Counsel for Personal Representative

10413 Kingston Pike, Suite 201

Knoxville, Tennessee 37922

(865) 288-9900

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

Entered this 24th day of April, 2026.

John F. Weaver

Chancellor

NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

TO: WILLIE JAMES HARPER, III

IN RE: T.A.H., A MINOR CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 18,

DOB 10/04/2013

BY: LATOYA WATSON and KEVIN WATSON, Petitioners

VS.

WILLIE JAMES HARPER, III, Respondent

47JC1-2026-PPP-12

IN THE JUVENILE  COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE

In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the respondent, WILLIE JAMES HARPER, III, a resident of Knox County, Tennessee, whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon WILLIE JAMES HARPER, III, it is ordered that said respondent, WILLIE JAMES HARPER, III, file an answer with the Juvenile Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Scott B. Hahn, BPR., an Attorney whose address is 5344 N. Broadway, Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37918, on or before thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a judgement by default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before the Honorable Timothy E. Irwin at the Knox County Juvenile Court, 3323 Division Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919.

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

This 1st day of MAY, 2026.

Honorable Timothy E. Irwin,

Judge

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES EDWARD DUBOSE and 0 CITYVIEW AVENUE, LOT 29,   

SUNSET PARK ADDITION, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37915

IN RE: PARAGON DEVELOPMENT, L.P., Plaintiff

V.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES EDWARD DUBOSE and 0 CITYVIEW AVENUE, LOT 29,    

SUNSET PARK ADDITION, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37915, Defendants

1. 212811-1

IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE

In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendants, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES EDWARD DUBOSE and 0 CITYVIEW AVENUE, LOT 29, SUNSET PARK ADDITION, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37915, non-residents of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES EDWARD DUBOSE and 0 CITYVIEW AVENUE, LOT 29, SUNSET PARK ADDITION, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37915, it is ordered that said defendants, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES EDWARD DUBOSE and 0 CITYVIEW AVENUE, LOT 29, SUNSET PARK ADDITION, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37915, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Luke D. Durham, 265 Brookview Centre Way, Suite 604, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919, within (30) days of the last date of publication or a judgement by default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor John F. Weaver at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division I, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.

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

This 14th day of MAY, 2026.

1. Scott Griswold

Clerk and Master

NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

TO: DARREN R. GOSSAGE

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MARY WALKER TRENT (Deceased)

BY: KELSEY R. REILLY, Administrator/Petitioner

Vs.

DARREN R. GOSSAGE, Respondent/Defendant

CASE NO. 90180-2

IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, PROBATE DIVISION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, concerning the Estate of Mary Walker Trent, deceased, it appearing from the Petition to Marshal Assets and Sell Real Estate filed herein that the Defendant, DARREN R. GOSSAGE, whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon DARREN R. GOSSAGE, it is ordered that said Defendant, DARREN R. GOSSAGE, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court, Probate Division, at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Kelsey R. Reilly, Administrator, whose address is Spicer Rudstrom, PLLC, 800 South Gay Street, #1400, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37929, Telephone 865- 673-8516, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a judgement of default will be taken against him and the cause set for hearing Ex Parte as to him.

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

Publication dates: May 18 & 26, and June 1 & 8, 2026.

This the 25th day of MARCH, 2026.

1. Scott Griswold

Clerk and Master

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE

TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF PAUL S. WHITE and MAGGIE LEE WHITE, and 0 BROOKS AVENUE,

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37914

IN RE: PARAGON DEVELOPMENT, L.P., Plaintiff

V.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF PAUL S. WHITE and MAGGIE LEE WHITE, and 0 BROOKS      

AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37914, Defendants

1. 212810-2

IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE

In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendants, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF PAUL S. WHITE and MAGGIE LEE WHITE, and 0 BROOKS AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37914, non-residents of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon UNKNOWN HEIRS OF PAUL S. WHITE and MAGGIE LEE WHITE, and 0 BROOKS AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37914, it is ordered that said defendants, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF PAUL S. WHITE and MAGGIE LEE WHITE, and 0 BROOKS AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37914, file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Luke D. Durham, 265 Brookview Centre Way, Suite 604, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919, within (30) days of the last date of publication or a judgement by default will be taken against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor Richard B. Armstrong at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division II, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.

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

This 14th day of MAY, 2026.

1. Scott Griswold

Clerk and Master

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MAX ALVIS BELOW

DOCKET NUMBER 92434-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of APRIL, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of MAX ALVIS BELOW, who died January 22, 2026 , were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 30th day of April, 2026.

ESTATE OF MAX ALVIS BELOW

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

DONNA BELOW

8207 SCHROEDER RD.

POWELL, TN 37849

1. SETH OAKES, ATTORNEY

10413 KINGSTON PK., STE 201

KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JOY GATLIN BRANDON

DOCKET NUMBER 91991-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of MAY, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of JOY GATLIN BRANDON, who died on November 28, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non­resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the Estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) below, otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or

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

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

This the 4th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF JOY GATLIN BRANDON

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

MARTHA D. MCMURRY

6130 LONAS DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37909

1. E. SCHOW, IV, ATTORNEY

900 SOUTH GAY STREET, 9th FLOOR

1. O. BOX 900

KNOXVILLE, TN 37901-0900

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF BRIDGET MICHELE CARROLL

DOCKET NUMBER 92356-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of APRIL, 2026, letters administration (or letters of testamentary as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of BRIDGET MICHELE CARROLL, who died February 10, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident, and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 30th day of APRIL, 2026.

ESTATE OF BRIDGET MICHELE CARROLL

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

LEE ANN CARTER

1048 AMBERLY COURT

LENOIR CITY, TN 37772

LYNN TARPY, ATTORNEY

1111 N. NORTHSHORE DR., SUITE N-290

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF AMANDA GAILE CLAPP

DOCKET NUMBER 92394-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of AMANDA GAILE CLAPP, who died February 1, 2026 were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file  the same with  the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 4th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF AMANDA GAILE CLAPP

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

JAMES C. CLAPP

1316 TARWATER RD.

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

STUART I. CASSELL, ATTORNEY

707 MARKET STREET, SUITE 1

KNOXVILLE, TN 37902

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF WILLIAM POWELL EDWARDS

DOCKET NUMBER 92419-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of APRIL, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of WILLIAM POWELL EDWARDS, who died April 6, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 30th day of April, 2026.

ESTATE OF WILLIAM POWELL EDWARDS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

SONYA L. WHICKER

9916 SHERETZ DR.

KNOXVILLE, TN 37923

JORDAN D. DAVIS, ATTORNEY

2125 MIDDLEBROOK PIKE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37921

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF PAUL FOUST FITZGERALD, JR.

DOCKET NUMBER 91921-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of APRIL, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of PAUL FOUST FITZGERALD, JR., who died Oct. 12, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 27th day of April, 2026.

ESTATE OF PAUL FOUST FITZGERALD, JR.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

RHONDA S. FITZGERALD

1806 NORTHWOOD DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37923

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JAMES FREEZE

DOCKET NUMBER 92311-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of APRIL, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JAMES  FREEZE, who died Aug. 4, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 27th day of APRIL, 2026.

ESTATE OF JAMES FREEZE

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

ADRIENNE TRAMMELL-LOVE

7009 LENOX VILLAGE DRIVE, STE. 103

NASHVILLE, TN 37211

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF LOIS FAYE GRISHAM

DOCKET NUMBER 92414-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of MAY, 2026, Letters Testamentary (or Letters of Administration, as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of LOIS FAYE GRISHAM, who died on September 18, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 7th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF LOIS FAYE GRISHAM

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

REBECCA DUNKEL

3805 PROFFITT LANE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37931

JOHN M. NEAL, ATTORNEY

1. O. BOX 51930

KNOXVILLE, TN 37950

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF THOMAS EUGENE HARTMAN

DOCKET NUMBER 92418-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 24 day of APRIL, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of THOMAS EUGENE HARTMAN, who died March 21, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 24th day of APRIL, 2026.

ESTATE OF THOMAS EUGENE HARTMAN

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

SHEREE H. JOHNSON

1008 WESTMORELAND BLVD.

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

1. NEWMAN BANKSTON, ATTORNEY

900 S. GAY STREET, 14TH FLOOR

1. O. BOX 2047

KNOXVILLE, TN 37901

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JOSHUA CARL IRICK

DOCKET NUMBER 92473-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of JOSHUA CARL IRICK, who died on May 10, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the  estate are required  to  file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2),  otherwise  their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 4th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF JOSHUA CARL IRICK

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

BRITTANY AARON IRICK

9017 LEGENDS LAKE LANE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

AMANDA M. BUSBY, ATTORNEY

HUDSON A. CHASTAIN, ATTORNEY

116 AGNES ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF NABEEL K. ISHAK

DOCKET NUMBER 92242-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day of MAY, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of NABEEL K. ISHAK, who died December 5, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 4 day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF NABEEL K. ISHAK

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

DEVIN N. ISHAK, EXECUTOR

1551 CHERRY LAKE WAY

LAKE MARY, FL 32746

ANDREW M. HALE, ATTORNEY

1. O. BOX 629

KNOXVILLE, TN 37901-0629

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF GLADYS MAE KING

DOCKET NUMBER 91897-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of APRIL, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of GLADYS MAE KING, who died Oct. 10, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 27th day of April, 2027

ESTATE OF GLADYS MAE KING

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

WILLIAM RICHARD KORAN

14099 CRAWLING STONE DRIVE

LAC-DU-FLAMBEAU, WI 54538

PAUL S. HENSLEY, ATTORNEY

PLAZA TOWER 2035

800 S. GAY STREET

KNOXVILLE, TN 37929

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF TIM KNIGHT

DOCKET NUMBER 92314-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of MAY, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of TIM KNIGHT, who died February 10, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above­named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 4th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF TIM KNIGHT

PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE(S)

SPENCER JACOB KNIGHT

3115 WHITTLE SPRINGS ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37917

WAYNE WYKOFF, ATTORNEY

SUMNER GARLAND, ATTORNEY

1. O. BOX 31526

KNOXVILLE, TN 37930

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MARIAN VIRGINIA KOZAR

DOCKET NUMBER 92388-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 24 day of APRIL, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of MARIAN VIRGINIA KOZAR, who died December 11, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 24 day of April, 2026.

ESTATE OF MARIAN VIRGINIA KOZAR

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

AMY ELIZABETH KOZAR, ADMINISTRATRIX

7917 CHESTERFIELD DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37909

1. CRAIG STRAND, ATTORNEY
2. O. BOX 869

KNOXVILLE, TN 37901

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DANNY NEIL MADDOX

DOCKET NUMBER 92436-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of APRIL, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of DANNY NEIL MADDOX, who died September 12, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2 ), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 30th day of APRIL, 2026.

ESTATE OF DANNY NEIL MADDOX

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

JAMES NEIL MADDOX

1121 DURHAM ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37931

NATHAN OGLE, ATTORNEY

265 BROOKVIEW CENTRE WAY, SUITE 604

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF CLAIRE PATRICE MARCKESANO

DOCKET NUMBER 92154-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of CLAIRE PATRICE MARCKESANO, who died November 10, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the Estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 6th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF CLAIRE PATRICE MARCKESANO

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

CHLOE M. FRENCH

1501 FRIENDSHIP ROAD

LENOIR CITY, TN 37772

LINDSEY L. HOBBS, ATTORNEY

445 S. GAY STREET, SUITE 401

1. O. BOX 869

KNOXVILLE, TN 37901

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ROBERT LEE MCDANIEL, JR.

DOCKET NUMBER 92405-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 24 day of APRIL, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of ROBERT LEE MCDANIEL, JR., who died March 5, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 24 day of APRIL, 2026.

ESTATE OF ROBERT LEE MCDANIEL, JR.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

TIFFANY M. ROGERS, EXECUTRIX

2611 KIMBERLIN HEIGHTS ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF VIVIAN G. MITCHELL

DOCKET NUMBER 92408-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 24 day of APRIL, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of VIVIAN G. MITCHELL, who died Jan. 25, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 24 day of APRIL, 2026.

ESTATE OF VIVIAN G. MITCHELL

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

CARA B. SPEEGLE, CO-XECUTRIX

5216 OAKHILL DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37912

ASHLEY K. OWEN, CO-EXECUTRIX

315 VOLENA PLACE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF EARL WAYNE PRESLEY

DOCKET NUMBER 92404-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 24 day of APRIL, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of EARL WAYNE PRESLEY, who died May 7, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 24 day of April, 2026.

ESTATE OF EARL WAYNE PRESLEY

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

WENDY GAYLE KIRCHHOFER, ADMINISTRATRIX

4417 COSTER ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37912

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ANNE HARWOOD RALSTON

DOCKET NUMBER 92417-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of MAY, 2026, letters administration (or letters of testamentary as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of ANNE HARWOOD RALSTON, who died  March 15, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate ore required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 6th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF ANNE HARWOOD RALSTON

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

LELAND ROYALL JOHNSON, JR.

2379 CHOTO ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

1. SETH OAKES, ATTORNEY

10413 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 201

KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF RACHEL P. ROBERTS

DOCKET NUMBER 92396-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of MAY, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of RACHEL P. ROBERTS, who died on March 20, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 4th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF RACHEL P. ROBERTS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

1. DAVID ROBERTS, JR.

1. DAVID ROBERTS, JR. ATTORNEY
2. O. BOX 2564

KNOXVILLE, TN 37901

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF PRESTON SHADIX

DOCKET NUMBER 92373-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of APRIL, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of PRESTON SHADIX, who died Feb. 15, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date .of death. This the 27th day of APRIL, 2026

ESTATE OF PRESTON SHADIX

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

KRISTIE E. MARTIN

9716 OLD RUTLEDGE PIKE

MASCOT, TN 37806

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF WILLIAM M. THOMAS,

aka BILL THOMAS

DOCKET NUMBER 92412-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 24 day of APRIL, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of WILLIAM M. THOMAS, aka BILL THOMAS, who died March 28, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.  This the 24th day of APRIL, 2026.

ESTATE OF WILLIAM M. THOMAS,

aka BILL THOMAS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

REESE KELLY THOMAS

1719 RAINBOW FALLS ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

JONATHAN D. REED, ATTORNEY

KAITLYN A SELL, ATTORNEY

900 S. GAY STREET, 14th FLOOR

1. O. BOX 2047

KNOXVILLE, TN 37901

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF RODERICK HODGE WALLS

DOCKET NUMBER 92149-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of MAY, 2026, Letters Of Administration in respect of the Estate of RODERICK HODGE WALLS, who died December 30, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and, non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims  will be forever barred:

(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first date of the publication of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice To Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or

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

(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 5 day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF RODERICK HODGE WALLS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

JUANITA MACK WALLS, ADMINISTRATRIX

801 BREEZE WAY DRIVE

FARRAGUT, TN 37934

VICTORIA B. TILLMAN, ATTORNEY

1019 ORCHID DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37912

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE ANN WALSH,

a/k/a CHARLOTTE POE WALSH

DOCKET NUMBER 91892-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of MAY, 2026, letters of testamentary in respect of the Estate of CHARLOTTE ANN WALSH, a/k/a CHARLOTTE POE WALSH, who died on the 12th day of November, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 5 day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE ANN WALSH,

a/k/a CHARLOTTE POE WALSH

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

TERESA P. RHYNE

8022 HELEN DRIVE

POWELL, TN 37849

NEVA M. FOUST, ATTORNEY

4641 CHAMBLISS AVENUE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF SHANA JANEEN WELLS

DOCKET NUMBER 92411-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of MAY, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of SHANA JANEEN WELLS, who died February 1, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 4th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF SHANA JANEEN WELLS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

JIMMIE DEAN WELLS, JR.

122 ARCADIA LANE, APT. F

OAK RIDGE, TN 37830

BARBARA W. CLARK, ATTORNEY

2415 E. MAGNOLIA AVENUE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37917

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF EILEEN POST WILSON

DOCKET NUMBER 92437-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of APRIL, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of EILEEN POST WILSON, who died January 2, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non­resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 30th day of APRIL, 2026.

ESTATE OF EILEEN POST WILSON

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

MICHAEL KELLEY

550 MAIN STREET, FOURTH FLOOR

KNOXVILLE, TN 37902

ADAM B. MCDONALD, ATTORNEY

550 MAIN STREET, FOURTH FLOOR

KNOXVILLE, TN 37902

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF CATHERINE OTHELLA MENDENHALL ARMS

DOCKET NUMBER 92424-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary in respect to the Estate of CATHERINE OTHELLA MENDENHALL ARMS, who died March 1, 2026, were issued to Catherine Samantha Arms Newton, by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and  non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 5 day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF CATHERINE OTHELLA MENDENHALL ARMS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

CATHERINE SAMANTHA ARMS NEWTON

3808 KINCAID STREET

KNOXVILLE, TN 37917

JESSE CRANE, ATTORNEY

1. O. BOX 18112

KNOXVILLE, TN 37928

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ROSE ATKINS BURTON,

a/k/a ROSE JEANETTE BURTON

DOCKET NUMBER 92462-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of MAY, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of the Estate of ROSE ATKINS BURTON, a/k/a ROSE JEANETTE BURTON, who died November 18, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the Estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or

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

(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 8th day of MAY, 2026

ESTATE OF ROSE ATKINS BURTON,

a/k/a ROSE JEANETTE BURTON

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

JACKSON G. KRAMER, EXECUTOR

JACKSON G. KRAMER, ATTORNEY

1. O. BOX 629

KNOXVILLE, TN 37901-0629

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ORA LEE CASSIDY

DOCKET NUMBER 92162-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of MAY, 2026, Letters of Testamentary/Administration in respect to the Estate of ORA LEE CASSIDY, deceased, who died January 12, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his/her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 5 day of May, 2026.

ESTATE OF ORA LEE CASSIDY

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

FRANKLIN LEROY CASSIDY, JR.

8541 BUD HAWKINS ROAD

CORRYTON, TN 37721

SCOTT B. HAHN, ATTORNEY

5344 N. BROADWAY, SUITE 101

KNOXVILLE, TN 37918

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF KATHARINE K. PEARSON CRISS

DOCKET NUMBER 92428-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of KATHARINE K. PEARSON CRISS, who died Jan. 2, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 8th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF KATHARINE K. PEARSON CRISS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

WILLIAM R. PEARSON, JR.

5800 HOLSTON HILLS RD.

KNOXVILLE, TN 37914

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MARC DUCOTE

DOCKET NUMBER 92354-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of MAY, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of the Estate of MARC DUCOTE, who died February 3, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 12th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF MARC DUCOTE

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

KYLE R. DUCOTE

2503 E. LAKEVIEW DRIVE, APT. 9

JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601

JOHN EDWIN BAUGH, ATTORNEY

4617 CHAMBLISS AVENUE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF ERNEST LEE FORD

DOCKET NUMBER 92441-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of MAY, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of ERNEST LEE FORD, who died Dec. 13, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 8th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF ERNEST LEE FORD

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

RHONDA V. FORD

8208 NEUBERT SPRINGS RD.

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF DENNIS DEWAYNE FOSTER

DOCKET NUMBER 92423-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of MAY, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of DENNIS DEWAYNE FOSTER, who died March 12, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 12th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF DENNIS DEWAYNE FOSTER

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

RACHEL MELEAH FOSTER

3916 BUD MCMILLAN RD.

KNOXVILLE, TN 37924

MADELINE F. LEONARD, ATTORNEY

217 EAST BROADWAY AVENUE

MARYVILLE, TN 37804

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF WALTER W. GRIFFIN

DOCKET NUMBER 92459-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of WALTER W. GRIFFIN, who died January 9, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above­named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or(2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 5 day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF WALTER W. GRIFFIN

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

WALTER VINCENT GRIFFIN

7428 BRIDGEFIELD DRIVE

POWELL, TN 37849

DAVID H. LUHN, ATTORNEY

310 N. FOREST PARK BLVD.

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF LEONARD LEE HARKSEN

DOCKET NUMBER 91732-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of LEONARD LEE HARKSEN, who died Sept. 15, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All. persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 5th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF LEONARD LEE HARKSEN

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

MITCHELL LEE HARKSEN

3827 STRONG ROAD

MASCOT, TN 37806

SAMUEL B.TIPTON

611 S. WASHINGTON STREET

MARYVILLE, TN 37804

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF SHIRLEY HAWK

DOCKET NUMBER 92430-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of SHIRLEY HAWK, who died July 19, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 1st day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF SHIRLEY HAWK

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

APRIL MARIE HAWK

2100 SHERROD ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JOHN DALE HENRY

DOCKET NUMBER 92476-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JOHN DALE HENRY, who died March 16, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 12th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF JOHN DALE HENRY

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

JAMES DUANE HENRY

644 SUMMERDALE DR.

KNOXVILLE,  TN 37934

MADELEINE BRIGITTE PRICE

7113 MORESHAM WAY

WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

1. CATHERINE WARMBROD, ATTORNEY

10805 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200

KNOXVILLE, TN 37934

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MATTHEW D. HINKIN

DOCKET NUMBER 92435-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary in respect to the Estate of MATTHEW D. HINKIN, who died March 16, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and  non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 5 day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF MATTHEW D. HINKIN

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

DOUGLAS P. HINKIN

1426 SHARINGBROOK DR.

MANHATTAN, KS 66503

JOEL D. ROETTGER, ATTORNEY

1. O. BOX 1990

KNOXVILLE, TN 37901

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF HEATHER DAWN HOLBROOK

DOCKET NUMBER 91612-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of MAY, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of HEATHER DAWN HOLBROOK, who died July 26, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 5th day of May, 2026.

ESTATE OF HEATHER DAWN HOLBROOK

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

DIANA HARRELL

1131 BRANCH HOOK ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37934

ELLIE SHIPLEY, ATTORNEY

900 S. GAY STREET, SUITE 300

KNOXVILLE, TN 37902

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF SHASO MARDEEN JAZNY

DOCKET NUMBER 92454-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of MAY, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of SHASO MARDEEN JAZNY, who died March 6, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 5 day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF SHASO MARDEEN JAZNY

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

MARDENE M. JAZNY, ADMINISTRATOR

5112 TRESCOTT DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37921

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF GOLDIA ROSE JENKINS

DOCKET NUMBER 92463-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of MAY, 2026, Letters of Testamentary/Administration in respect to the Estate of GOLDIA ROSE JENKINS, deceased, who died on March 18, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division for Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured against his/her Estate are required to file the same in triplicate with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 12th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF GOLDIA ROSE JENKINS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

MARY M. REEVES

6824 LANGSTON DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37918

SCOTT B. HAHN, ATTORNEY

5344 N. BROADWAY, SUITE 101

KNOXVILLE, TN 37918

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF BRENDA F. KING

DOCKET NUMBER 92455-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of BRENDA F. KING who died March 7, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 8 day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF BRENDA F. KING

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

LAURA A. MARINE

4325 WOODVALE DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37918

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MORRIS LEON KITTS

DOCKET NUMBER 91417-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of MAY, 2026, letters of administration C.T.A. in respect of the Estate of MORRIS LEON KITTS, who died July 17, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 7th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF MORRIS LEON KITTS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

GERALD L. GULLEY, JR., ADMINISTRATOR AD LITEM

1. O. BOX 158

KNOXVILLE, TN 37901

CATHY MORTON, ATTORNEY

P.ANDREW SNEED, ATTORNEY

217 E. BROADWAY AVENUE

MARYVILLE, TN 37804

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF RAYMOND L. LAHTI

DOCKET NUMBER 92310-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary in respect to the Estate of RAYMOND L. LAHTI, who died March 8, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 5 day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF RAYMOND L. LAHTI

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

ANDREA M. LAHTI, EXECUTRIX

1336 N. CROSSING DRIVE

ATLANTA, GA 30329

MATTHEW THORNTON, ATTORNEY

1715 AARON BRENNER DRIVE, SUITE 800

MEMPHIS, TN 38120

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JACK R. LOY

DOCKET NUMBER 92449-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of MAY, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of JACK R. LOY, who died March 1, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 8 day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF JACK R. LOY

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

JONATHAN BRETT LOY, ADMINISTRATOR

4034 DEER RUN DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37912

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF CURTIS EUGENE MCGINNIS

DOCKET NUMBER 92477-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary (or letters of administration as the case may be) in respect of the Estate of CURTIS EUGENE MCGINNIS, who died January 31, 2026 were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above­named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims  will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 8th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF CURTIS EUGENE MCGINNIS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

CURTIS E. MCGINNIS, II

5704 ATTLEBORO DRIVE

POWELL, TN 37849

STEVEN K. BOWLING, ATTORNEY

861 EBENEZER ROAD

1. O. BOX 11125

KNOXVILLE, TN 37939-1125

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JAMES MAYFORD MITCHELL, JR.

DOCKET NUMBER 92407-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 11 day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JAMES MAYFORD MITCHELL, JR., who died Oct. 16, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 11 day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF JAMES MAYFORD MITCHELL, JR.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

CARA B. SPEEGLE

5216 OAKHILL DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37912

ASHLEY R. OWEN

315 VOLENA PLACE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JAMES WALTER MOORE

DOCKET NUMBER 92302-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of MAY, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of JAMES WALTER MOORE, who died Dec. 8, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 5th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF JAMES WALTER MOORE

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

MICHAEL JASON MOORE

804 GLENOAKS DR.

KNOXVILLE, TN 37912

RUSSELL J. BLAIR, ATTORNEY

1. O. BOX 1764

ATHENS, TN 37371

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF JAMES MURDOCK

DOCKET NUMBER 92249-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of MAY, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the Estate of JAMES MURDOCK, who died January 13, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 12th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF JAMES MURDOCK

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

AMY P. MURDOCK

12116 CAROLINA OAK CIRCLE

CHARLOTTE, NC 28273

WAYNE WYKOFF, ATTORNEY

SUMNER GARLAND, ATTORNEY

1. O. BOX 31526

KNOXVILLE, TN 37930

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF FLOYD LAMAR PATTY, SR.

DOCKET NUMBER 92447-1

Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of FLOYD LAMAR PATTY, SR., who died March 4, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 8 day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF FLOYD LAMAR PATTY, SR.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

SHANA R. EVANS, EXECUTRIX

1144 MAYS ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37914

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MICHAEL LEE TALLMAN

DOCKET NUMBER 92387-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of MAY, 2026, letters administration in respect of the Estate of MICHAEL LEE TALLMAN, who died Jan. 21, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 1st day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF MICHAEL LEE TALLMAN

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

SANDRA KAY TALLMAN

870 HANSMORE PLACE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

DANIEL F. WILKINS, ATTORNEY

7632 GLEASON DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF FREDDIE E. TAYLOR

DOCKET NUMBER 92363-2

Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of MAY, 2026, Letters Testamentary (or Letters of Administration as the case may be) in respect to the Estate of FREDDIE E. TAYLOR, who died on December 9, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the Estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above­named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) below, otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication; or

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

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

This the 5th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF FREDDIE E. TAYLOR

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

TEON TAYLOR

219 LANDER DRIVE

CONWAY, SC 29526

KEELEY N. MORTON, ATTORNEY

900 SOUTH GAY STREET, 9th FLOOR

1. O. BOX 900

KNOXVILLE, TN 37901-0900

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF PATTIE SUE THOMERSON

DOCKET NUMBER 92438-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of PATTIE SUE THOMERSON, who died October 30, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court, Probate Division, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 12th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF PATTIE SUE THOMERSON

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

SHARON THOMERSON MOORE

4320 LARIGO DRIVE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37914

1. D. THOMERSON, II

111 E. ALDEN AVENUE

VALDOSTA, GA 31602

EDWARD A. COX, JR., ATTORNEY

1111 N. NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE N- 290

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF MAE GREGORY WEAVER

DOCKET NUMBER 92205-3

Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of MAY, 2026, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of MAE GREGORY WEAVER, who died Oct. 21, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred:

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

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

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

This the 5th day of MAY, 2026.

ESTATE OF MAE GREGORY WEAVER

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S)

EDWARD K. WEAVER

623 REDMILL LANE

FARRAGUT, TN 37934

CHERYL W. LARUE

8023 PELLEAUX ROAD

KNOXVILLE, TN 37938

1. LUCAS ARNOLD ATTORNEY
2. O. BOX 299

CLINTON, TN 37717

misc.  Notices

Legal Section 94

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

BID 3741, S. GALLAHER VIEW ROAD WIDENING AT THE COURTYARD AND WESTLAND DRIVE, Due 6/17/26

BID 3744, GIBBS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, Due 6/16/26

For additional information call 865-215-5777, stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN  37917, or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/procurement. To bid on Knox County surplus items, go to www.govdeals.com.

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE KNOX COUNTY BEER BOARD SHALL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M. IN THE MAIN ASSEMBLY ROOM OF THE CITY-COUNTY BUILDING, MAIN AVENUE.

1. ROLL CALL:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
4. PUBLIC FORUM: (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)

NOTE: Those wishing to speak regarding any Beer Board agenda item can sign up via the Commission website at commission.knoxcounty.org, by emailing Kathy.dailey@knoxcounty.org or calling the Clerk’s Office at 865-215-3441. The deadline to sign up to speak is Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

5. SWEARING IN OF INDIVIDUALS WHO PLAN TO TESTIFY:
6. CONSIDERATION OF SUSPENSION/REVOCATION OF THE BEER PERMIT FOR THE FOLLOWING ESTABLISHMENTS:

6a. Dash N Go, 10636 Hardin Valley Rd., District 3, Mr. Netraben Patel, owner

1st offense – March 9, 2026

Beer Permit issued September 12, 2019

6b. The Local Market, 7322 Oak Ridge Hwy., District 6, The Hackney Petroleum, Inc., owner

1st offense – March 9, 2026

Beer Permit issued October 19, 2023

7. APPLICATIONS:

7a. Honduras-Mexican Restaurant, LLC

Honduras-Mexican Restaurant, LLC

6625 Maynardville Pike, Ste. 105

Knoxville, TN 37918

Off Premises

(District 7)

7b. Dolgencorp, LLC………………………….

Dollar General Store #3651

7517 Oak Ridge Hwy.

Knoxville, TN 37931

On/Off Premises

(District 6)

7c. NIRMAN1, LLC…………………………….

Powell Tobacco & Beer

2305 W. Emory Rd.

Powell, TN 37849

Off Premises

(District 7)

8. ADJOURNMENT:

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

The owners and/or lien holders of the following vehicles are hereby notified of their rights to pay all charges and reclaim said vehicles being held at the storage lot of A1 Express Tires & Wrecker Service. Failure to reclaim these vehicles will be deemed a waiver of all rights and titles along with consent to dispose of said vehicles at public auction held on JUNE 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 11941 Chapman Hwy., Seymour, TN 37865.

2018 JEEP WRANGLER 1C4BJWDG6JL891444

2022 FORD TAURUS 1FAHP55S52A104895

2013 FORD E 350 1FBNE3BL3DDA33643

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

The owner and /or lien holders of the following vehicle is hereby notified of their rights to pay all charges and reclaim said vehicle being held at 701 Cooper St., Knoxville, TN 37917. Failure to reclaim this vehicle will be deemed a waiver of all rights, title, and consent to dispose of said vehicle at public auction on June 1, 2026 at 701 Cooper St., Knoxville, TN 37917.

1. ‘14 FORD FUSION 3FA6P0H72ER135159 BELISARIO ANDRES DIEGO
2. ‘14 JEEP PATRIOT 1C4NJPBA7ED650185 PEDRO AVELINO MIRANDA
3. ‘05 HONDA ACCORD 1HGCM72645A008567 PATRICIA BEETS
4. ‘20 DODGE RAM 3C6URVJG3LE146489 AMAZON LOGISTICS
5. ‘10 FORD FOCUS 1FAHP3FN5AW210262 KAYLEIGH RIBBECK
6. ‘03 DODGE RAM 1D7HA18D33S372010 JACOB CLAYTON / TITLEMAX
7. ‘05 HYUNDAI ELANTRA KMHDN46D25U990326 CHRISTINE POOLE
8. ‘13 NISSAN ROGUE JN8AS5MV0DW628567 JOHNNY WARD
9. ‘18 CADILLAC ATS 1G6AB5RX6J0124841 AUBREY EVANS / ORNL FCU
10. ‘77 FORD F350 0F37YGT21860
11. ‘11 DODGE JOURNEY 3D4PG1FG8BT501568 PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.
12. ‘03 TOYOTA AVALON 4T1BF28B53U291242 NICOLE BARBIERI
13. ‘07 LINCOLN TOWNCAR 1LNHM82V17Y610690 JEFF or CRYSTAL HUMPHREYS / TN QUICK CASH
14. ‘16 VW PASSAT 1VWAT7A30GC052618 SERENA MORALES-ARSENAULT
15. ‘17 CHEVY SONIC 1G1JD5SH7H4118102 CHRISTOPHER or BRANTLEY LACOSTE / CAPITAL ONE
16. ‘08 CHEVY AVEO KL1TD66698B165956 MAKAYLEE WAITES
17. ‘11 DODGE CHARGER 2B3CL1CT2BH591318 JENNIFER CLARK / ADVANCE AMERICA
18. ‘13 HONDA CIVIC 19XFB2E52DE026407 DEVY CARRIZO / SUPER CARS AUTO SALES
19. ‘15 FORD FOCUS 1FADP3K27FL298041 GATHO BONIOMA
20. ‘16 FORD TAURUS 1FAHP2E80GG118775 DUSTY FOWLER
21. ‘18 MERCEDES C30 55SWF4JB5JU257026 LUCIE JONES
22. ‘16 TOYOTA AVALON 4T1BK1EB8GU200724 STACY COBB

Public Notice

Substantial Amendments Public Comment and Hearing

Knox County Grants & Community Development

Knox County Grants & Community Development (KCGCD) is proposing the following substantial amendments to its approved U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) activities and plans.

Substantial Amendment to the 2024 Annual Action Plan

Knox County will substantially amend the 2024 Annual Action Plan due to an activity having cost-savings greater than 50%. Activity 686, Public Defender’s Community Law Office PY 24/FY25, is ready for completion and has met all required accomplishments. The saved funds will be re-allocated to the PY 2026 Project Maintain Affordable Housing.

Substantial Amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan and HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Knox County will amend its HUD-approved HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan located within the 2021 Annual Action Plan. HOME-ARP provides funding to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability across the country. Knox County will establish preferences for qualifying populations (QPs) for two forthcoming activities under the HOME-ARP project. The Housing Stabilization Program will establish a preference for QP1, with a prioritization for “Literally Homeless”. The Eviction Diversion Program will establish a preference for QP2, prioritizing those who meet Condition C.

Knox County residents are encouraged to share their verbal or written comments about the County’s proposed amendments. The public comment period for the Substantial Amendments will run from May 19, 2026 through June 19, 2026. Comments may be submitted by email at grants@knoxcounty.org, phone at 865-215-5253, or by mail to KCGCD, 400 Main Street, Suite 364 Knoxville, TN 37902.

KCGCD will host a Public Hearing on the amendments at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Dante Office, 405 Dante Road, Knoxville, TN 37918. The hearing may be attended in person or online via Zoom. Persons requiring special assistance or accommodation should contact KCGCD at 865-215-5253 at least three days before the public hearing.

Full details of the amendments and information regarding the public hearing are available online at https://knoxcounty.org/communitydevelopment.

The Substantial Amendments will be presented to the Knox County Commission for approval on June 22, 2026. The finalized version of the amendments will be submitted to HUD for final approval by June 30, 2026.

“Si usted necesitara asistencia para este aviso en otro idioma, por favor llame al 865-694- 8880 para mayor información y mencione del Desarrollo Comunitario del Condado de Knox.”

KNOX COUNTY TENNESSEE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING June 30, 2027

Fountain City Town Hall invites everyone to attend Honor Fountain City Day in the Park, an annual Memorial Day event that is a reflection of shared community pride, history and spirit.

The fun starts at 10 a.m. in Fountain City Park on Monday, May 25, as a bagpipe duet opens the family-friendly festivities that include live music, games and rides, food trucks and craft vendors.

The Smokyland Barbershop Quartet, Kyle Campbell and Friends and the Tennessee Wind Symphony Jazz Band will also take the stage to provide a musical background to the celebration.

Children can find Uncle Sam, who will be strolling the grounds, to receive a free flag, and they can also look for the rubber ducks hidden around the park. The ducks can be turned in for free ride tickets at the Fountain City Town Hall table.

Special this year is the What’s Next Knoxville? booth. This informational booth will be set up to take questions and gauge what residents envision for the future regarding the City of Knoxville and Knoxville-Knox County Planning’s Comprehensive Plan. Event organizer and FCTH Chair Joyce Lee told The Focus that this booth will be “a great time for folks to come out and speak about what they want for their community.”

At 3 p.m., the Community Awards will be presented at the Fountain City Park Gazebo, followed by the patriotic Memorial Day Ceremony at 4 p.m.

“This event is growing by the day,” Lee shared last week. “We are turning away vendors! We are looking at an epic celebration!”

FCTH will follow Monday’s Honor Fountain City Day by hosting Free Fishing Day at Fountain City Lake on Saturday, June 6. For more information on these events and FCTH, please visit www.fountaincitytownhall.org.

Community awards

Each year, Fountain City Town Hall requests the Fountain City community to vote for several civic awards that honor individuals and achievements in the community. These votes are tallied by FCTH and the awards are presented at the annual Honor Fountain City Day/Memorial Day celebration.

The Commercial Restoration Award is given to any business owner or corporation that has renovated or reused commercial property and thus enhanced a neighborhood. The 2026 award for Commercial Restoration goes to Fountain City Auto Clinic, located at 2823 Woodrow Drive.

The Residential Restoration Award goes to a private homeowner whose rehabilitation, renovation or preservation of their residence has added to the community.

This year the award goes to Lynn Weir and Barbara Danks and their beautiful home at 226 Hillcrest Drive.

The Residential Landscaping Award is given to a private homeowner whose garden or yard beautifies Fountain City through landscaping or plantings.

The 2026 award for Residential Landscaping goes to Willy Roberts and Kevin McIntyre, who reside in a lovely Craftsman bungalow at 811 Gresham Road.

The Person of the Year Award is given to an individual who owns a business or works in Fountain City and who demonstrates long-term dedicated service to individuals and the community.

This year, the 2026 award for Person of the Year goes to Mr. Brad Owen, who provides the citizens of Fountain City and greater Knoxville with attractive, safe, and welcoming community spaces.

The Friend of Fountain City Award is given to an individual who has gone above and beyond to enhance and improve Fountain City as a community.

Fountain City Town Hall is very pleased to announce that the 2026 award for Friend of Fountain City goes to Knoxville Police Officer Lori Banks.

The Youth of the Year exhibits extraordinary and responsible traits of character toward good citizenship, as well as learning to become a young productive member in our community. The youth must be under 21 and either a resident or attending school in Fountain City.

Congratulations to Central High graduate Blake Gadd. As a recipient of this award, he will join Fountain City Town Hall as a Junior Board Member.

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Way To Go, Speaker Sexton

Last week, Cameron Sexton, speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, removed Democrats from their committee and subcommittee assignments following another display of mayhem and disruption as the General Assembly met in special session to redistrict the state’s congressional districts.  The state capitol descended into chaos with Democrats making as much noise and being as obnoxious as possible, blasting air horns and whistles in an attempt to create an atmosphere of anarchy.

Sexton wrote in a letter to Karen Camper, the Democratic leader in the House of Representatives, that members of her caucus had attempted to “disrupt the democratic and legislative processes and create disorder on the House floor.”  Sexton’s letter detailed Democrats locking arms in the well of the House while blocking the aisles of the House floor.  Sexton wrote that the Democrats had been “instigating and encouraging disruptions of the legislative process in coordination with paid protesters and attendees in the gallery, including the distribution of earplugs to a member of your caucus.”

Speaker Sexton also cited the Democrats for their lack of respect for “fellow members” who were attempting to speak on pending legislation, as well as using “prohibited props and noisemakers on the House floor.”

Heated, frequently intemperate, and harsh speeches are nothing new in any legislative body.  The Democrats preferred demonstration on the floor over debate and discussion.  Justin Pearson has been trying to parlay his “Tennessee Three” fame into a congressional seat by challenging the lone Democrat left in the Tennessee delegation.  That seat has long been held by Congressman Steve Cohen, who has represented the Black majority district for some years.  Cohen has routinely dispatched every challenger – both Black and White – every two years to retain his seat in Congress.  The only way to get to Cohen’s left is to become a Marxist, which just about suits Justin Pearson.

The twenty-something Pearson had been challenging Congressman Cohen inside the Democratic primary when the legislature redistricted the existing 9th Congressional seat.  Seeing his only opportunity to go to Congress go up in smoke, Pearson promptly pitched a hissy fit.

Following the redistricting, candidates for Congress must refile to run in the newly drawn districts.  The new 9th district takes in roughly a third of Shelby County and runs into Williamson County, a GOP bastion and home to Senator Marsha Blackburn and Governor Bill Lee.  The new district has urban, suburban and rural areas, which reflects the voters of Tennessee.

Pearson, who happens to be sitting atop a big pile of cash which came pouring into his campaign coffers after the national publicity he received as one of the “Tennessee Three”,  now bellows about “billionaires and the political status quo.”  It seems highly unlikely Pearson would have ever received an invitation to the White House as the ultimate outsider when its occupant, Biden, was the consummate Washington insider for the last half of a century.  Pearson is all mouth and immediately tried to play the race card as the redistricting commenced. Pearson declared the new redistricting “immoral and wrong.”  Interestingly, 20 years ago, the Democratic majority in the legislature carved up the congressional districts, dividing Shelby County into three parts, and the new 9th Congressional District looks eerily like it did when redrawn by Democrats.  Preacher Pearson didn’t condemn that, nor did he condemn the steal in Virginia, which sought to disenfranchise millions of Virginia Republicans.

Pearson’s likely opponent for Congress, State Senator Brent Taylor, denounced him for “race-baiting.”  Pearson invoked every image he possibly could, comparing the redistricting to lynchings, slavery and institutional racism.

Justin Pearson, like so many in politics today, is a performance artist who is unlikely to do a thing for Memphis. Even those who disagree with virtually everything Congressman Steve Cohen believes, and I am one of them, have to confess he has delivered for the people who elected him.  Still, we seem to be in a time that values performative skills more than actual job performance.  Justin Pearson is one of the better performance artists the Democrat-Socialists have in their stable right now.

Brent Taylor immediately replied to Pearson’s rant on X.  “Justin Pearson delivered nothing for his district in the state House and will lose his bid for Congress,” Taylor wrote. “‘Pretend Pearson’ wants to drag Tennessee to the Left with his identity politics and socialist agenda, but I won’t back down.”

Primary Turnout Abysmal

It is a very sad fact of life that so few people participated in the recent primary elections to nominate candidates for some of the most important local offices in our community.  Knox Countians selected nominees in both primaries for offices like county mayor, sheriff, the court clerks, the county clerk, and register of deeds, as well as seats on the Knox County Commission and Board of Education.  Fewer than 16% of eligible voters bothered to vote.  It underscores the wisdom of the state legislature moving the primary elections to August when voters choose their state officials.  Nobody should be pleased with the absence of the great majority of voters.

schnellj@knoxfocus.com

More than 75 people attended the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum’s Howell Legacy Garden dedication on May 13. The newest addition to the 44-acre property honors Jenny Howell Jukes, daughter of Joe Howell, whose vision inspired the botanical garden’s creation.

The opening speaker, U.S. Army combat veteran and Knoxville City Council District 6 representative Denzel Grant, recognized the garden as a valuable space for the community. He emphasized its role in shaping the community’s legacy and expressed pride in what it has become.

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon highlighted the family’s generosity in preserving the gardens. She thanked board members, past and present, for creating “pockets of space” that help the community relax. She encouraged guests to enjoy the unique areas of the garden, and reflect on the Howell family’s legacy and ongoing investment in Knoxville’s future.

Julia Bentley, president of the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, noted the land’s 240-year history and its continued role as a public resource. She recognized board member and Howell family member, Margaret Gehring, along with volunteers, staff, and the community for their contributions to the region’s growth.

Sharon Moore, executive director of the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, thanked partners, donors, the Howell family, and dedicated volunteers and community supporters for their investment in the garden. She celebrated the site’s history, including its connection to the Howell family’s discovery of the dogwood years ago. Moore described the land’s transformation from a working nursery and private residence to a public space, while preserving its original purpose. She highlighted the charm of the new garden, such as how its historic pre–Civil War brickwork and a millstone fountain created by local artist Gerry Moll bring the garden’s history to life.

Among those who attended was former mayor and ambassador to Poland, Victor Ashe, who shared his thoughts at the event. He said, “It’s an extension of a dream,” and his wife Joan agreed, adding, “How amazing it is that people come from all over the world for this.”

Following the speeches and ribbon cutting, guests enjoyed a leisurely walk through the garden. Each guest admired the special touch of the garden’s design, where paths were lined with stones bearing family dedications and inspiring quotes.

Guests also enjoyed drinks and hors d’oeuvres and received small potted plants from the Joe N. Howell Landscape Nursery as keepsakes, connecting them to the garden’s history.

For more information on The Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, located at 2743 Wimpole Ave in Knoxville, visit knoxgarden.org