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News Democrat Public Notices 8/12/26
N THE CHANCERY COURT OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF HUMPHREYS AT WAVERLY
JAMES E. BROWN
Plaintiff
vs.
WILLIAM BROWN, RUBY
SUTTON, JESSICA BRADLEY, DANIEL BROWN, LINDA
MASON, RUSSELL PRIEST
and heirs with Unknown
addresses, CHARLIE BROWN, RODNEY PRIEST and VICKY WALLACE
Defendant(s)
Civil Action No. 2026-CV-85
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
It appearing from the sworn Complaint filed in this cause, that the Defendants may now reside out of state or their present whereabouts unknown and cannot be personally served with process, therefore
IT IS ORDERED, That publication hereof be made for four (4) consecutive weeks in the NEWS-DEMOCRAT, a newspaper published at Waverly, in Humphreys County, Tennessee, notifying Defendants that he/she is required to file with the Clerk of this Court on or before thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication hereof and serve a copy thereof on the Solicitor for Plaintiff,Markley Preston Runyon, at P.O. Box 445, Erin, TN 37061 his/her answer to the Complaint to Establish and Quiet Title, or otherwise, said Complaint to Establish and Quiet Title will be taken as confessed, the cause proceeded with ex parte and a decree by default entered for the relief demanded.
This the 28 day of July, 2026.
MICHAEL S. BULLION, CLERK & MASTER
BY: Abby Hurt
DEPUTY CLERK
Publication Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF HERBERT RANDALL CAPPS
(Deceased)
2026-PR-42
Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of August, 2026 Letters Testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect to the Estate of HERBERT RANDALL CAPPS, deceased, who died on December 3, 2025, 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.
This 5th day of August, 2026.
Sue Ann Lewis White, Administrator
Personal Representative(s)
/s/ Michael S. Bullion, Clerk & Master
By: Abby Hurt, Chief Deputy Clerk
Morgan Peyton, Deputy Clerk
Stephanie Burney, Deputy Clerk
John W. Whitworth, Attorney
Attorney for Personal Representatives
Publication Dates: August 12 and 19 2026.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER CHARLES CLARK
(Deceased)
2026-PR-40
Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of July, 2026 Letters of Administration in respect to the Estate of CHRISTOPHER CHARLES CLARK, deceased, who died on October 10, 2025, were issued to the Administratrix, Tara Noel Clark, 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 28th day of July, 2026.
Tara Noel Clark
2350 W. Leatherwood Rd.
Cumberland Furnace, TN 37051
Personal Representative(s)
/s/ Michael S. Bullion, Clerk & Master
By: Abby Hurt, Chief Deputy Clerk
Morgan Peyton, Deputy Clerk
Stephanie Burney, Deputy Clerk
Kirk Vandivort
Reynolds, Potter, Ragan & Vandivort, PLC
210 East College Street
Dickson, TN 37055
Attorney for Personal Representatives
Publication Dates: August 5 and 12, 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 OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
&
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CITY OF NEW JOHNSONVILLE
A Special Called Meeting & Public Hearing will be held at the New Johnsonville City Hall on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of City Hall, 323 Long Street, New Johnsonville, TN for any comments or questions regarding the passage of Ordinance 2026-06: An Ordinance amending the official zoning map of New Johnsonville, Tennessee to rezone the herein described property at 1250 Broadway from C-1 (Commercial) to R-2 (Residential) & Ordinance 2026-08: An Ordinance of the City of New Johnsonville, Tennessee, City Council to certify the property tax rate for fiscal year 2026-2027. All Citizens are always invited and encouraged to attend.
Mayor Wayne Woods
Brandy Vann, CMFO/City Recorder
Publication Dates: August 12, 2026.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCEED CERTIFIED TAX RATE
The Mayor and City Council for the City of New Johnsonville, Tennessee will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., on the City’s intent to exceed the certified property tax rate. This public hearing will be held at City Hall, 323 Long Street, New Johnsonville, Tennessee. The certified tax rate as defined by T.C.A. § 67-5-1701 is $0.5527 per $100 of assessed valuation. The City’s proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, if adopted, will require a proposed tax levy of $0.6027 per $100 of assessed valuation.
Mayor Wayne Woods
Brandy Vann, CMFO / City Recorder
City of New Johnsonville, TN
Publication Dates: August 12, 2026.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF MILDRED RUTH PATRICK
(Deceased)
2026-PR-41
Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of August, 2026 Letters of Testamentary in respect to the Estate of MILDRED RUTH PATRICK, deceased, who died on September 23, 2025, were issued to the Executrix, Rita Mosely, 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 4th day of August, 2026.
Rita Mosely
843 Pennywinkle Brank 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
John A. Beam, III
Equitus Law Alliance, PLLC
709 Taylor Street
P.O. Box 280240
Nashville, TN 37208
Attorney for Personal Representatives
Publication Dates: August 12 and 19 2026.
CITY OF WAVERLY PUBLIC WORKS
INVITATION FOR BIDS
METAL BUILDING REPAIR
Notice is hereby given that the City of Waverly shall receive bids for the following: Metal Building Repair. All bids must be delivered to Waverly City Hall, 101 East Main Street Waverly, Tennessee by September 1, 2026 @10:00 AM at which time bids will be open and read aloud. Bids are to be labeled Bids for Metal Building Repair. Successful bidder must also provide a certificate of insurance including general liability, workman’s compensation, and employer’s liability. The City of Waverly reserves the right to reject any and all bids and take whatever bid is in the best interest of the City considering the lowest and best bid. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Corey Burkett at 931-296-2101.
Publication Dates: August 12, 2026.
NOTICE OF BID
PAVEMENT STRIPING
The City of Waverly is now accepting bids for pavement striping and marking for fiscal year 2026-2027. Price should be per foot for both mechanical and manual installation. Bid includes using paint or thermoplastic for center lines, edge lines, parking lots, turn arrows, crossings, stop bars, etc. All material must meet or exceed TDOT specifications. Successful bidder must be properly licensed with the State of Tennessee. The City of Waverly may make any investigation deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform any work. Successful bidder must also provide a certificate of insurance including general liability, workman’s compensation, and employer’s liability. Bids will be opened at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday September 1, 2026, in the conference room of Waverly City Hall, 101 East Main St., Waverly, TN 37185. For further information and specifications contact Corey Burkett, Public Works Director, (931) 296-2101. The City of Waverly reserves the right to reject any and or all bids.
Publication Dates: August 12, 2026.
