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News Democrat Public Notices 04/08/26
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR BEER LICENSE OR PERMIT
Notice is hereby given that Adam Rohrer d/b/a Black Rose Farm, LLC, has applied to the Beer Board of Humphreys County, Tennessee for a license or permit to engage in the retail sale of beer at 6775 East Blue Creek Rd., McEwen, TN (on premises).
A public hearing will be held on April 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Rawlings Building, 102 Thompson St., Waverly, Tennessee at which time the Beer Board will consider said application.
Cindy Wilson, Humphreys County Clerk
Publication Date: April 8, 2026.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CITY OF MCEWEN
PAVING
The City of McEwen is accepting sealed bids from qualified companies interested in city street paving. The contractor selected will be responsible for preparing grading, leveling, cleaning, tacking, and placing a hot mix asphalt surface over lay on streets in the City of McEwen.
Bidders are required to provide a bid bond and certificate of insurance along with the bid in a sealed envelope.
Bids will be received at: City of McEwen, 9586 Highway 70, East, McEwen, TN 37101 until 9:00 AM April 13, 2026.
Bidders agree by the submission to commence work within 30 days of the issuance by the city of a written "Notice to Proceed" and to fully complete the work within 60 days from that date.
The work shall have a one-year warranty secured by a bond.
Copies of the specifications and contract document packets are available by contacting the city @ 931-582-6211. The City of McEwen reserves the right to reject any proposals and to award the bid in any manner deemed to be in the best interest of the city.
Publication Dates: April 1 and 8, 2026.
BID NOTICE
Humphreys County is accepting sealed bids from qualified contractors for site grading and concrete work for a new convenience center located at 16215 Hwy 13 S, Hurricane Mills, TN 37078. Bid packages may be requested at Rawlings Building, 102 Thompson St., Rm 1, Waverly, TN or via email at agunderson@humphreyscountytn.gov. Sealed bids will be accepted until April 22 at 1:00 p.m., at which time bids will be publicly opened. This project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee. Humphreys County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs or activities receiving federal or state funding.
Publication Dates: April 8 and 15, 2026.
Public Notice
The Humphreys County Emergency Communications District (911 Board) will hold a public hearing on the District’s proposed 2026-2027 operating budget. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the 911 Board Meeting Room at the Humphreys County Emergency Communications Center, 103 East Main St., Waverly, TN. Anyone wishing to make comments may do so at that time.
Grant Gillespie, Board Chairman
Publication Date: April 8, 2026.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JAMES O’GUIN
(Deceased)
2026-PR-20
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of April, 2026 Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of JAMES O’GUIN, deceased, who died on January 26, 2026, were issued to the Executrix by the Chancery Court of Humphreys County, Tennessee.
All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or un-matured, 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 forever be barred:
(1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date of the creditor received an 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 the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.
This 2nd day of April, 2026.
Deborah Elaine O’Guin
7605 Greenbrier Rd.
Waverly, TN 37185
Personal Representative(s)
/s/ Michael S. Bullion, Clerk & Master
By: Abby Hurt, Chief Deputy Clerk
Morgan Peyton, Deputy Clerk
Stephanie Burney, Deputy Clerk
W. Sidney Vinson, III
Attorney At Law
P.O. Box 251
Erin, TN 37061
Attorney for Personal Representatives
Publication Dates: April 8 and 15, 2026.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF FRANK WILLIAM MILTON SHIELDS
(Deceased)
2026-PR-19
Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of April, 2026 Letters of Administration in respect to the Estate of FRANK WILLIAM MILTON SHIELDS, deceased, who died on February 17, 2026, were issued to the Administrator, Franklin Catlin Jumane Shields, by the Chancery Court of Humphreys County, Tennessee.
All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or un-matured, 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 forever be barred:
(1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date of the creditor received an 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 the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.
This 1st day of April, 2026.
Franklin Catlin Jumane Shields
10 Hethcoat Dr.
New Johnsonville, TN 37134
Personal Representative(s)
/s/ Michael S. Bullion, Clerk & Master
By: Abby Hurt, Chief Deputy Clerk
Morgan Peyton, Deputy Clerk
Stephanie Burney, Deputy Clerk
T. Scott Daniel
Daniel Law, PLLC
129 N. Court Sq.
Waverly, TN 37185
Attorney for Personal Representatives
Publication Dates: April 8 and 15, 2026.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF MICHAEL JAY THRASHER
(Deceased)
2026-PR-13
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of April, 2026 Letters of Administration in respect to the Estate of MICHAEL JAY THRASHER, deceased, who died on July 21, 2025, were issued to the Administratrix, Patricia J. Thrasher, by the Chancery Court of Humphreys County, Tennessee.
All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or un-matured, 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 forever be barred:
(1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this Notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or
(B) Sixty (60) days from the date of the creditor received an 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 the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or
(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.
This 2nd day of April, 2026.
Patricia J. Thrasher
760 Hwy 230
Waverly, TN 37185
Personal Representative(s)
/s/ Michael S. Bullion, Clerk & Master
By: Abby Hurt, Chief Deputy Clerk
Morgan Peyton, Deputy Clerk
Stephanie Burney, Deputy Clerk
Nathan Brown
Brown and Wilson
P.O. Box 723
Dickson, TN 37056
Attorney for Personal Representatives
Publication Dates: April 8 and 15, 2026.
