News Democrat Public Notices 07/29/26

NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Juvenile Court for Humphreys County, Tennessee

In re: MacKenzie Parker

TO: Ravenell Hank Parker

It appearing from the Petition filed in this cause, which is sworn to, that the Respondent, Ravenell Hank Parker, was a resident of the State of Tennessee and his last known address being unknown, therefore, service of ordinary summons cannot be served upon him; NOTICE is hereby provided that the Respondent is commanded to be in the Humphreys County Juvenile Court on Tuesday August 25, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. If Respondent does not appear, default judgement will be taken.

It is further ordered that this notice appear in the News Democrat for four (4) consecutive weeks.

This the 8th day of July, 2026.

Alyssa Mayberry

Juvenile Court/Deputy Clerk

Publication Date: July 15, 22, and 29, 2026 and August 5, 2026.

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT WAVERLY

THE ESTATE OF ROBERT DWAYNE MACKLIN:

DECEASED.

ANITA L. BARNES,

PETITIONER.

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Pursuant Court order in this matter, the undersigned shall sell the decedent's real estate pursuant rules Chancery Court via public auction on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The auction will be conducted at the Humphreys County Courthouse in Waverly, Tennessee.

The real estate being sold includes:

Tract 1 at 109 Park Circle - Identified in the office of the Humphreys County Assessor of Property as Control Map 065G, Group B, Parcel 004.00

Tract 2 at Park Circle - Identified in the office of the Humphreys County Assessor of Property as Control Map 065G, Group B, Parcel 001.00

The highest bidder shall pay 10% of bid amount on the day of sale and then pay the remaining balance upon confirmation of the sale by Chancery Court. (Announcements day sale take precedence.)

For any information or questions regarding this matter, please call Michael Bullion, clerk and master at 931-296-2558. Publication dates for notice of sale: 7/22/26, 7/29/26, 8/5/26, and 8/12/26.

This being the 17th day of July 2026.

Michael S. Bullion, Clerk and Master

Special Commissioner

100 Court Square, Room 202 Courthouse

Waverly, Tennessee 37185

CERTIFICATE OF MAILING

The undersigned mailed the forgoing document of the Notice of Sale of Real Estate to:

John W. Whitworth

Attorney for the Estate of Robert Dwayne Macklin

116 East Main Street

P.O. Box 208

Camden, Tennessee 38320

TennCare Estate Recovery

310 Great Circle Road - 3 West

Nashville, Tennessee 37243

This being the 17th day of July 2026.

Michael S. Bullion, Clerk and Master

Special Commissioner 100 Court Square, Room 202 Courthouse

Waverly, Tennessee 37185

931-296-2558

Publication Dates: July 22 and 29, 2026 and August 5 and 12, 2026.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF TONY LEE WALLACE

(Deceased)

2026-CV-36

Notice is hereby given that on the 14^th day of July, 2026 Letters Testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect to the Estate of TONY LEE WALLACE, deceased, who died on May 15, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master 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.

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

Sheila Bell Stepp, Executor

Marcus Noles, Attorney

/s/ Michael S. Bullion, Clerk & Master

By: Abby Hurt, Chief Deputy Clerk

Morgan Peyton, Deputy Clerk

Stephanie Burney, Deputy Clerk

Publication Dates: July 22 and 29, 2026.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR BEER LICENSE OR PERMIT

Notice is hereby given that Robert Ray Yeomans d/b/a The Stockyard Cafe (on premises only), has applied to the Beer Board of Humphreys County, Tennessee for a license or permit to engage in the retail sale of beer at 3861 Clydeton Rd., Waverly, TN 37185.

A public hearing will be held on August 6, 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: July 29, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT - (LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS)

Sealed bids, subject to the conditions herein, will be received until 2:00 PM, Local Central Time, on August 18, 2026 by Humphreys County (Owner) at the Humphreys County Airport, 1005 Airport Rd, Waverly, TN 37185, and at that hour opened and publicly read, for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work connected with the following project:

“NAVAID LIGHTING EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT”

TAD No. 43-555-0152-25

ATKINSRÉALIS No. 100125048

The project involves complete removal of the existing NAVAIDS (PAPI & REILS) to allow for installation of new LED PAPI & REILS. Newly installed LED PAPIS & REILS will be tested to ensure safe operations.

Copies of the Plans, Specifications, Proposals, etc., may be examined at the following locations:

Humphreys County Airport

1005 Airport Rd,

Waverly, TN 37185

(205) 496-8130

AGC Plan Room

408 Elm St

Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 812-0609

AtkinsRéalis

404 BNA Drive

Suite 600

Nashville, TN 37217

(615) 365-1433

Builders Exchange of Tennessee

301 Perimeter Park Dr

Suite 100

Nashville, TN 37211

(615) 690-7200

Hard copies of the Plans and Specifications may be obtained from AtkinsRéalis at the address listed above, for a $100.00 non-refundable fee. Checks should be made payable to AtkinsRéalis. Electronic copies of the plans and specs are available, at no charge, by emailing Stefan Bobot at HYPERLINK "mailto:stefan.bobotjr@akinsrealis.com"stefan.bobotjr@akinsrealis.com. If electronic copies are ordered, then it is the contractors’ responsibility to print the plans/specs out to the correct size. AtkinsRéalis nor Humphreys County will be held liable if the plans are printed to the incorrect size and quantities are missing or measurements are incorrect.

A Pre-Bidding Conference will be held at 2:00 PM, Local Central Time on August 4, 2026, at the Humphreys County Airport for the purposes of answering questions, discussing the project, and reviewing the project site. Attendance at this conference by an appropriate contractor representative is not mandatory in order to be eligible to submit a bid.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a Bidder's Bond on the form contained in the Proposal from a Surety Company acceptable to the Owner or a Cashier's Check or Certified Check made payable to Humphreys County for not less than 5 percent of the total amount of the bid. A 100% Contract Bond will be required upon successful bid as part of the execution of the project contracts.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, to waive any informalities and technicalities in the bids received and to accept any bid which, in its opinion, may be in the best interest of the Owner.

The complete examination and understanding of the Plans and Specifications and the proposed work site is necessary in order for the bidder to properly submit a proposal. Time limit for completion of the work is as shown on the proposal. Liquidated damages for delay of completion of contract will be in accordance with the General Provisions of the Specifications. All bidders must be licensed contractors as required by the Contractor’s Licensing Act of 1976, T.C.A. 62-6-101, et.seq

The project will be funded in part by a grant from the federal government. The contract for this project is subject to the Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements of Executive Order 11246, as amended contained in Section GP-120 of the project specifications.

Humphreys County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 200d) and 49 CFR Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure the minority business enterprises  are afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or natural origin in consideration of award.

Additional notices and bidding requirements are contained in the Plans and Specifications. Envelopes containing proposals must be sealed, addressed to the Humphreys County Executive, Room 1, Rawlings Bldg, 102 Thompson Street, Waverly, TN 37185 and must include the “Bid Envelope Cover”, included in Section A of the contract book securely fastened to the front of the envelope.

Publication Date: July 29, 2026. 

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Humphreys County Utility District Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session at the office of the Humphreys County Utility District, 1311 Highway 70 West, Waverly, TN at 12:00 PM on Monday, August 10, 2026.  The public is invited to attend.

Publication Date: July 29, 2026.

CITY OF WAVERLY, TENNESSEE

PUBLIC NOTICE – REZONING REQUEST

Notice is hereby given that a request has been submitted by Clint and Christy Bailey.

Rezone property is located at 243 W. Railroad Street, Waverly, TN 37185.

The request is to change the current zoning classification from RM-20/ MRO to Agriculture.

The property is identified as:

Map 065, Group D, Parcel 016.00, consisting of approximately 24 acres.

A public hearing on this request will be held on:

August 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM

City of Waverly Municipal Board Room

103 E. Main Street

Waverly, TN 37185

All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Chris Browning

Phone: 931-296-4300

Email: browning@waverlytn.gov

Publication Date: July 29, 2026.