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News Democrat Public Notices 04/15/26
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR BEER LICENSE OR PERMIT
Notice is hereby given that Roshni Patel d/b/a Hurricane Mills Market, has applied to the Beer Board of Humphreys County, Tennessee for a license or permit to engage in the retail sale of beer at 24 Barren Hollow Rd., Hurricane Mills, TN, off 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 15, 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.
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 TROY DANIEL RYE
(Deceased)
2026-PR-18
Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of April, 2026 Letters of Testamentary in respect to the Estate of TROY DANIEL RYE, deceased, who died on March 18, 2026, were issued to the Executor, Jefferey Oron Rye, 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.
Jefferey Oron Rye
6331 Salmon Branch Rd.
McEwen, TN 37101
Personal Representative(s)
/s/ Michael S. Bullion, Clerk & Master
By: Abby Hurt, Chief Deputy Clerk
Morgan Peyton, Deputy Clerk
Stephanie Burney, Deputy Clerk
Stephanie Lowe
Law Office of Mark C. Odle, PLLC
314 East College St.
Dickson, TN 37055
Attorney for Personal Representatives
Publication Dates: April 15 and 22, 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.
SECTION 00 00 04 –
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Lashlee, Rich, Inc., Construction Manager for Humphreys County Board of Education will receive sealed bids for the Renovations to Waverly Central High School, Waverly, TN. Bids will be received at the Humphreys County Board of Education office 2443 Hwy 70 E Waverly TN 37185 until 2:00 P.M., Local Time, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Bids will be opened and read aloud.
No bid will be received or accepted after the above specified time for receipt of bids. Such bids may be deemed invalid and returned unopened to the Bidder.
Bids will be received for the following Bid Packages: (for a complete description of the Bid Packages, See SECTION 00 00 06 – BID PACKAGES).
Building Demolition
Masonry
Landscaping
Hollow Metal Doors Frames & Hardware
Acoustical Ceilings
Wood Doors
Painting
Resilient Flooring & Base
Epoxy Flooring
Terrazzo Restoration
Plumbing
Electrical
Stage Curtains
Specialties
Acoustical Wall Panels
Athletic Flooring
Plans and Specifications may be viewed at www.hubcityblueprint.com
Plans, Specifications and other Contract Documents mat be examined at:
1. The office of the Construction Manager, Lashlee-Rich, Inc., 1100 E. Main St. Humboldt, TN 38343
2. West Tennessee Plan Room, 439 Airways Blvd., Jackson, TN 38301
3. Builders Exchange, 642 South Cooper, Memphis, Tn 38104
4. Dodge Plan Room @ www.construction.com
Copies of the documents may be obtained at no cost with the Construction Manager, Lashlee-Rich, Inc., P.O. Box 483, 1100 E Main St., Humboldt, TN 38343
There will be a Pre-Bid Conference on Thursday, April 14, 2026 at 1:00 P.M., at Waverly Central High School, 1325 US-70 Waverly, TN. 37185.
All bids in excess of $25,000.00 are required to include bid security in the amount equal to 5% of each bid sum. Bid bonds shall be issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the State of Tennessee and made payable to Lashlee-Rich, Inc. The surety must have an A.M. Best Rating of “A” or better. A cashier’s check or certified check made payable to Lashlee-Rich, Inc. will also be acceptable.
Successful bidders for Bid Packages in excess of $25,000.00 shall furnish Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the Subcontract Sum. Bonding Company shall have an A.M. Best Rating of “A” or better. All bonds shall be made payable to Lashlee-Rich, Inc.
No Bidder will be permitted to withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the date of opening bids
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any and all bids, to evaluate bids and to accept the bid, which, in the Owner’s opinion, may be in the best interest of the Owner.
No sub-contract is given or implied to the successful bidder until a written sub-contract is offered by the Construction Manager and signed by all parties.
All bidders shall comply with Public Chapter 587 of 2007, as codified in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 49-5-413, which requires all contractors to facilitate a criminal history records checks conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for each employee prior to permitting the employee to have contact with students or enter school grounds when students are present.
Bids may be submitted as follows:
Submit bids in person at the time and location previously indicated in this Advertisement for bids.
Bids may also be emailed to the office of the Construction Manager using the following email addresses. Send to both email addresses
thowell@lashleerich.com
bidbox@lashleerich.com
Bids may be sent by U.S. Mail or Delivery Service. If this option is used, it is the Bidder’s responsibility to make sure they are received by the Construction Manager by 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 11, 2026.
If bids are sent by U.S. Mail, they shall be addressed as follows:
Lashlee-Rich, Inc.
P.O. Box 483
Humboldt, TN 38343
If a Delivery Service is used, the physical address is:
Lashlee-Rich, Inc.
1100 East Main Street
Humboldt, TN 38343
HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
April 6, 2026
By: Dr. Robert Lanham, Director of Schools
Publication Dates: April 15 and 22, 2026.
