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News Democrat Public Notices 10/28/26
Public Notice
Monday, November 9, 2026, three (3) Judicial Commissioners will be appointed by the Humphreys County Legislative Body. The Judicial appointees will serve a one (1) year term which will expire November 30, 2027.
If you have interest in applying for the position of Judicial Commissioner, please complete an application located in the Office of the County Executive. The deadline for applications is 1:00 PM on Monday, November 2, 2026. Please call 931-296-7795 for more information.
Publication Date: October 21 and October 28, 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, November 9, 2026. The public is invited to attend.
Publication Date: October 28, 2026.
NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE'S SALE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Note dated May 30, 2006, and the Deed of Trust of even date, securing said Note recorded June 8, 2006 in Book TD197, at Page 1673-1684, as Document #06001993, in the Register's office for HUMPHREYS County, Tennessee, executed by BILLY R HIMES (ALSO SIGNED BY MARTHA M. HIMES), conveying the certain property described therein to ROBERT M. WILSON, JR., Trustee, for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("MERS"), AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA`S WHOLESALE LENDER its successors and assigns and to MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., having been appointed as Successor Trustee by instrument of record October 9, 2026 in the Register's office for HUMPHREYS County, Tennessee in Book 16, at Page 1167-1169, as Document #26003494.
WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the Note has declared the entire indebtedness due and payable and demanded that the hereinafter described real property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of indebtedness and costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Note and Deed of Trust.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that an agent of Marinosci Law Group, P.C., as Successor Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty and authority vested in and conferred upon said Successor Trustee, by the Deed of Trust, will on December 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the north door of the Humphreys County Courthouse, 100 N Court Square, Waverly, TN 37185 offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, and free from all legal, equitable and statutory rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which have been waived in the Deed of Trust, certain real property located in Humphreys County, Tennessee, described as follows:
Land in Humphreys County, Tennessee, being Lot A-258, BROADWAY INDIAN SUBDIVISION SECTION 3, as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 3, Page 15 now Cabinet A, Slide 44, in the Register`s Office, Humphreys County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.
Being the same property conveyed to Billy R. Himes and Martha M. Himes, husband and wife by Warranty Deed from Doris Williams, a single woman, recorded on the 26th day of July, 2004 in Deed Book WD187, Page 571, in the Register’s Office of Humphreys County, Tennessee.
More Commonly Known As: 392 LEADER DR, NEW JOHNSONVILLE, TN 37134-9619
Said sale shall be held subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and subject to, but not limited to, the following parties who may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: BILLY R HIMES, ESTATE OF MARTHA M HIMES, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF MARTHA ANN HIMES, OCCUPANTS/TENANTS OF 392 LEADER DR, NEW JOHNSONVILLE, TN 37134-9619.
To the best of the Successor Trustee’s knowledge, information, and belief, there are no other Federal or State tax lien claimants or other claimants upon the subject property which would require notice pursuant to the terms and provision of T.C.A. § 35-5-104 or T.C.A. § 67-1-1433 or 26 U.S.C. § 7425.
The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The Successor Trustee may postpone the above referenced sale from time to time as needed without further publication. The Successor Trustee will announce the postponement on the date and at the time and location of the originally scheduled sale.
This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be utilized for that purpose.
Marinosci Law Group, P.C., Successor Trustee
555 Perkins Extended, Suite 445
Memphis, TN 38117
Office: (901) 203-0680
Fax: (901) 440-0561
Publication Dates:
10/28/2026, 11/04/2026
Online publication at: www.nwpostingservices.com
Publication Dates: October 28, 2026 and November 4, 2026.
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 11, 2023, executed by Tracy Hubbell f/k/a Tracy Lynn Floyd, Grant Daniel Hubbell, wife and husband, Eric Lynn Hubbell and Elisa Hubbell, husband and wife, to Yale Riley as Trustee, for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns, and appearing of record on February 16, 2023, in the Register’s Office of Humphreys County, Tennessee, at Book TD245, Page 798, and Instrument Number 23000451.
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Rocket Mortgage, LLC, the party entitled to enforce said security interest; and having appointed Clear Recon LLC, the undersigned, as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or being filed for record in the Register’s Office of Humphreys County, Tennessee, with all of the rights, powers, and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, and that the undersigned, Clear Recon LLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on December 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM, local time, at the Humphreys County Courthouse, 100 N Court Square, located in Waverly, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, paid at the conclusion of the sale, the following described property situated in Humphreys County, to wit:
The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Humphreys, State of Tennessee, and is described as follows:
EXHIBIT A -LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Tax Id Number(s): 091-031.00-000
Land situated in the County of Humphreys in the State of TN
LYING AND BEING IN THE SECOND CIVIL DISTRICT OF DICKSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING ON AN EXISTING IRON PIN IN THE EAST MARGIN OF AUTUMN LANE IN THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE EDDIE LUCAS PROPERTY OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 120, PAGE 83, IN THE
REGISTER’S OFFICE OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, TENNESSEE; THENCE WITH SAID MARGIN NORTH 44 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST 272.00 FEET TO A PLACE IRON PIN AT MARION LANE'S
SOUTHWEST CORNER; THENCE WITH LANE’S SOUTH BOUNDARY SOUTH 81 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST 740.00 FEET TO A PLACED IRON PIN AT A NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE DOLORES
MCINTRUFF PROPERTY; THENCE WITH A WEST BOUNDARY OF MCINTRUFF SOUTH 7 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST 209.91 FEET TO A PLACED IRON PIN IN EDDIE LUCAS' NORTH BOUNDARY NORTH 82 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 48 SECONDS WEST 902.76 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING AN AREA OF 4.03 ACRES.
Commonly known as: 829 Autumn Ln, New Johnsonville, TN 37134-9507
THE PROPERTY ADDRESS AND TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LISTED ARE PROVIDED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES.
Being the same property conveyed to Tracy Lynn Floyd and Eric Lynn Hubbell, by deed dated November 18, 2015 of record in Deed Book 201, Page 2180, in the County Clerk's Office.
Parcel ID: 091 031.00
Commonly known as 829 Autumn Ln New Johnsonville, TN 37134
The street address and parcel number(s) of the above described property are believed to be correct; however, such references are not a part of the legal description of the property sold herein, and, in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control
This sale is subject to tenant(s)/occupant(s) rights in possession.
This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Tracy Hubbell f/k/a Tracy Lynn Floyd, Grant Daniel Hubbell, Eric Lynn Hubbell, Elisa Hubbell, Figure Lending, LLC, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Notice of Sale Published On-line at HTTPS://BetterChoiceNotices.com
If the United States or the State of Tennessee have any liens or claimed lien(s) on the Property, and are named herein as interested parties, timely notice has been given to the applicable governmental entity, and the sale will be subject to any applicable rights of redemption held by the entity as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425 and/or Tennessee Code § 67-1-1433.
All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good; however, the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.
The transfer shall be AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS, and without warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the condition of the Property and the improvements located thereon, including merchantability or fitness for particular purpose. Trustee shall make no covenant of seisin or warranty of title, express or implied, and will sell and convey the subject real property by Substitute Trustee’s Deed only.
The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.
This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time.
THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Clear Recon LLC
Substitute Trustee
651 East 4th Street Suite 200
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403
Phone: (877) 319-8840
File No: 1006-3003A
Newspaper: The News-Democrat
Publication Dates: October 28, 2026 and November 4, 2026.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF RUTH M. LITTLE
(Deceased)
2026-PR-55
Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of October, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of RUTH M. LITTLE, deceased, who died on August 31, 2026, were issued to the Sharon L. Martin 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 13th day of October, 2026.
Sharon L. Martin
1175 W. Blue Creek 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
Robert I. Thomason, Esq.
102 South Court Square
Waverly, TN 37185
Attorney for Personal Representatives
Publication Dates: October 21 and 28, 2026.
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
OF REAL ESTATE AND AFFIXED MANUFACTURED HOME
ANTHONY R. STEELE is the Trustee of a Deed of Trust executed on January 18, 2023, by CRAIG MAYBERRY aka Craig Allen Mayberry and wife, SAMANTHA DAVIS MAYBERRY. The Deed of Trust appears of record in the Register’s Office of Humphreys County, Tennessee, at Book TD245, Page 134 (“Deed of Trust”). The Trustee will sell the property described in the Deed of Trust at a foreclosure sale requested by the current holder of the Deed of Trust and underlying indebtedness, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Pursuant to T.C.A. §47-9-604 this sale shall also include the affixed manufactured home described as one (1) 2023 CMH Manufactured Home bearing Serial Number CS2029857TNAB.
Sale Date and Location: NOVEMBER 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Humphreys County Courthouse, 100 N Court Square, Waverly, TN 37185. The terms of sale shall be payment by cashier’s check or certified funds immediately upon conclusion of the sale.
Third-party internet posting website: foreclosuretennessee.com
Property Description: Abbreviated description per TCA 35-5-104(a)(2) is the property referenced and described fully in the Deed of Trust and additionally at Book WD213, Page 470, and commonly known as 8250 Old Highway 13, Hurricane Mills, Humphreys County, TN 37078.
Property Address: 8250 Old Highway 13, Hurricane Mills, Humphreys County, TN 37078.
Tax Map Identification No.: 129-020.02 (However, the property description shall control in the event of any inconsistencies between the description and address or tax identification number).
Parties Interested: NONE KNOWN.
All sales of Property, both real and personal, are "AS IS" and "WHERE IS" without representation or warranty as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or of any kind, except as to title and authority to convey.
The sale of the described property is subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes, any restrictive covenants, easements, set-back lines, prior liens, encumbrances, if any, and any other priority as may appear in the public records. Title to the manufactured home may be transferred by Bill of Sale or Certificate of Title, as the case may require.
The right is preserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT THE DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED AS A RESULT WILL BE USED FOR THAT EXPRESS PURPOSE ONLY. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
This the 12th day of October, 2026.
Anthony R. Steele, Trustee
Winchester, Sellers, Foster & Steele, P.C.
P. O. Box 2428
Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 637-1980
Publication Dates: October 21 and 28, 2026.
APPLICATION FOR BEER PERMIT
Tri Star Energy, LLC, d.b.a. Little General #3243 of 998 Broadway Avenue, New Johnsonville, Tennessee 37134 has applied to the New Johnsonville Beer Board for a permit for the retail sale of off premise beer at 998 Broadway Avenue, New Johnsonville, Tennessee. This application will be acted upon by the New Johnsonville Beer Board on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 323 Long Street, New Johnsonville, TN. All persons wishing to be heard on this permit may personally or through counsel appear at the time and date specified above or submit their views in writing by the hearing date to the City Hall address above.
Wayne Woods, Mayor
Brandy Vann, CMFO/City Recorder
New Johnsonville, TN
Publication Date: October 21 and October 28, 2026.
