News Democrat Public Notices 5/14/25

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 June 29, 2022, executed by Andrew Curtis Clem and Carla Darlene Clem, husband and wife, to Old Republic National Title Insurance Company as Trustee, for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns, and appearing of record on June 30, 2022, in the Register’s Office of Humphreys County, Tennessee, at Book TD243, Page 974, and Instrument Number 22002120.

WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to CrossCountry 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 June 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM, local time, at the Humphreys Courthouse, 202 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:

Lying and being situated in the Fifth Civil District of Humphreys County, Tennessee, on the south side of and adjacent to the Sycamore Landing Road, and being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a stake on the south right-of-way of the Sycamore Landing Road, approximately 1/8 mile west of the Bakerville Road; thence South 4° West 190 feet to a point in a fence; thence with the fence, North 86° West 140 feet to an iron pin in the corner of a fence, the same being the southeast corner of O. E. Thomas' garden lot; thence with O. E. Thomas' east boundary line, North 4° East 75 feet to a fence corner, the same being Thomas' corner and being the southeast corner of G. C. Collins; thence continuing with Collins' east boundary line, North 4° East 115 feet to a stake in the base of a 20" sycamore, and being G. C. Collins northeast corner, at the south right-of-way of Sycamore Landing Road; thence with said right-of-way, South 86° East 140 feet to the point of beginning, containing by computation 0.61 acre, according to a survey made by John Charles Tidwell, Tennessee No. 7772, on October 17, 1983.

Being the same land conveyed to Andrew Curtis Clem and Carla Darlene Clem, husband and wife, by Warranty Deed of record in Deed Book 212, page 1625, Register’s Office of Humphreys County, Tennessee.

Parcel ID: 130 033.00 000

Commonly known as 77 Sycamore Landing Rd Waverly, TN 37185

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: Andrew Curtis Clem and Carla Darlene Clem.

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: 1006-771A

Newspaper: The News-Democrat

Publication Dates: May 14, 21, and 28, 2025.

BID REQUEST

The Humphreys County Highway Department will be accepting sealed bids for:

Supplies for the period of July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025:

Crushed Stone

Chert

Metal and Plastic Pipe

Hot Mix Asphalt (County & State-Aid) FOB

Cold Mix

Road Striping (County)

RS-2/ AE-P/ RM-90 oils

Scrap Metal

Sealed bids will be opened at the Highway Department located at 1500 East Railroad Street, Waverly, TN 37185 on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.

For specifications contact the Highway Department at (931) 296-2121.

Publication dates: May 7 and 14, 2025.

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, May 19, 2025.  The public is invited to attend.

Publication Date:  May 14, 2025.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of McEwen BZA will meet 05/19/2025 @ 5:00 pm to consider a variance request at 131 Bold Springs Rd and 125 College Street, South. 

Publication Date: May 14, 2025.

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S FORECLOSURE SALE

WHEREAS, Patricia Faye Williams and Patrick Clay Williams executed a Deed of Trust to Arnold W. Weiss, Esq. Weiss Spicer Cash, PLLC, Trustee for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for Lending Hand Mortgage, LLC, on November 16, 2022 and recorded on November 17, 2022 in Book TD244, Page 1762, Instrument No. 22003659 in the Office of the Register of Humphreys County, Tennessee. 

WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC (the "Holder"), appointed the undersigned, McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC, as Substitute Trustee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, McMichael Taylor Gray LLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on June 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM at 100 North Court Square, Waverly, TN 37185 at the Humphreys County Courthouse, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Humphreys County, TN:

Land in Humphreys County, Tennessee, being:

A lot or parcel of land lying and being situated in the Third Civil District of Humphreys County, Tennessee, and being Lot 1 of the Windy Hills Subdivision, Section 2, a plat of which is of record in Plat Cabinet B, Slide 147, Register's Office of Humphreys County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description.

Being the same property conveyed to Patricia Faye Williams, an unmarried woman, and Patrick Clay Williams, an unmarried man, joint tenants with right of survivorship, by Warranty Deed from and Jennifer A. Moore and Michael ben Moore II, wife and husband, dated November 16, 2022 and of record in Book 213, Page 483 in the Register's Office for Humphreys County, Tennessee.

The following is for informational purposes only: Being also known as 7459 Highway 70 East, McEwen, Tennessee 37101.

Street Address: 7459 Highway 70 East, McEwen, Tennessee 37101

Parcel Number: 03-055-K-055-K-B-021.00-000

Current Owner: Patricia Williams and Patrick Clay Williams

Other Interested Party(ies): 1st Franklin Financial

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.

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; any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; any deed of trust; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and

All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust.  The undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. 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 attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

McMichael Taylor Gray LLC

Substitute Trustee

3550 Engineering Drive

Suite 260

Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

Office: 404-474-7149

Fax: 404-745-8121

MTG File No.: TN2024-00279

Publication Dates: May 14, 21, and 28, 2025.