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News Democrat Public Notices 8/6/25
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
Sale at public auction will be on September 5, 2025, at or about 11:00 AM, local time, at the north door of the Humphreys County Courthouse, 100 N Court Square, Waverly, TN 37185, pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by Zachery H. Bissinger, a single man, to Megan K. Trott, as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Apex Bank dated February 27, 2023, and recorded on February 28, 2023, in Book TD245, Page 1067, Instrument No. 23000566, in the Register's Office for Humphreys County, Tennessee (“Deed of Trust”), conducted by Padgett Law Group, having been appointed Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Humphreys County Register's Office. Default in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust has been made; and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable.
Party entitled to enforce the debt: Planet Home Lending, LLC
Other interested parties: 1st Franklin Financial
The hereinafter described real property located in Humphreys County will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record:
Legal Description: Lying and being situated in the Second Civil District of Humphreys County, Tennessee, in the corporate limits of the City of New Johnsonville, and being Lot A-168, Broadway-Indian Subdivision, Section II, as set forth in Plat Cabinet A, page 10, Register`s Office of Humphreys County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning in the north margin of Ashe Avenue at the southeast corner of Lot A-169, running thence North 6 degrees West 180 feet to the northeast corner of Lot A-169 and in the south margin of an alley; thence with the south margin of said alley North 84 East 75 feet to a point at the northwest corner of Lot A-167; thence South 6 East 180.00 feet to a point at the southwest corner of Lot A-167 and in the north margin of Ashe Avenue; thence with the north margin of Ashe Avenue South 84 West 75 feet to the point of beginning. Survey made by Darrel R. McBride, Registered Land Surveyor No. 1463, McEwen, Tennessee, May 30, 1991.
Being the same property conveyed to Zachery H. Bissinger, a single man, by deed of record in Deed Book 213, page 1666, Register`s Office of Humphreys County, Tennessee.
This conveyance is made subject to the following:
1. Restrictions and protective covenants for Broadway-Indian Subdivision, Section II of record in Deed Book 76, page 232 and revised in Deed Book 77, page 113, Register`s Office of Humphreys County, Tennessee.
2. Restrictions and condition as contained in the deed from A. W. Lucas, Jr. and wife, Jean T. Lucas to E. W. Lucas of record in Deed Book 113, page 416, Register`s Office of Humphreys County, Tennessee: "To be used for residential purposes only".
Street Address: The street address of the property is believed to be 435 Ashe Avenue, New Johnsonville, TN 37134, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property. In the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.
Map/Parcel Number: 091G-A-011.00
Current owner(s) of Record: Zachery H. Bissinger
This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded Plat or Plan; any unpaid taxes and assessments; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; rights of redemption, equity, statutory or otherwise, not otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any government agency, state or federal; and any and all prior deeds of trust, liens, dues, assessments, encumbrances, defects, adverse claims and other matters that may take priority over the Deed of Trust upon which this foreclosure sale is conducted or are not extinguished by this Foreclosure Sale.
THE PROPERTY IS SOLD WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO TITLE, MARKETABILITY OF TITLE, POSSESSION, QUIET ENJOYMENT OR THE LIKE AND FITNESS FOR A GENERAL OR PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. The title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.
The right is reserved to postpone or adjourn the sale to another time certain or to another specified date, time, and location certain, without further newspaper publication upon announcement by posting with the third-party internet posting company and announcing on the date, time, and location of each sale set forth above or any subsequent postpone or adjourned date, time, and location of sale; provided, however if the sale is postponed or adjourned for less than five (5) days after the original sale, announcement by internet posting is not required.
If you purchase a property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of a certified check made payable to or endorsed to Padgett Law Group. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end, you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered.
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 Notice of Sale can be viewed online by Capital City Posting at capitalcitypostings.com.
Padgett Law Group, Substitute Trustee
6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 422-2520 (telephone)
(850) 422-2567 (facsimile)
attorney@padgettlawgroup.com
25-006885
Publication Dates: July 30, 2025 and August 6, 2025.
NOTICE
The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a petition against you seeking to terminate forever your parental rights to Damien Griego. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ordered to serve upon Hannah Davis, attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children Services, 213 Beasley Drive, Dickson, Tennessee 37055, an Answer to the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights filed by the Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, within thirty (30) days of the last day of publication against you pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. §36-1-117(n) and Rule 55 of the Tenn. R. of Civ. P. for the relief demanded in the Petition. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Dickson County Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office in Charlotte, Tennessee.
Entered this 3rd day of June, 2025.
Jerred A. Creasy, JUDGE
Respectfully submitted,
Hannah M. Davis (039938)
Associate General Counsel
State of TN; Dept. of Children’s Services
213 Beasley Drive
Dickson, TN 37055
Publication Dates: July 23 and 30, 2025, August 6 and 13, 2025.
NON-RESIDENT AND UNKNOWN NOTICE
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, TENNESSEE
Civil Action No. 43CH1-2019-CV-86
ALAN KENT PARKER,
Plaintiff and Counter-Defendant,
Versus
MEGAN PLANT and STEED PLANT,
Defendants.
STEED PLANT,
Counterclaimant and Cross-Claimant,
Versus
MEGAN PLANT,
Cross-Defendant.
To: Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Megan Plant (Vail)
It appearing that you are an heir or devisee of defendant and cross-defendant Megan Plant (Vail), a party to this action, and that the said Megan Plant (Vail) is now deceased; that you are a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or that your address is not known to defendant and cross-plaintiff Steed Plant and is not ascertainable upon diligent inquiry, or that you are concealing yourself, in all such events such that ordinary summons cannot be served upon you; you are therefore commanded to serve on Benjamin C. Regen, White & Regen, PLC, P. O. Box 190, Dickson, Tennessee 37056-0190, solicitor for David Christopher Davis, Conservator of the Person and Estate of Steed Lamar Plant, a response to the motion filed in this action seeking to substitute you as a party defendant and cross-defendant in this cause within 30 days from the fourth publication of this notice as required by law; otherwise you will be forthwith joined as a party to this action in the capacity of defendant and cross-defendant, and your interests in the subject matter of this action disposed of as provided by applicable law.
It is further ordered that his notice appear in The News-Democrat for four consecutive weeks.
This 24th day of July, 2025.
/s/ Michael S. Bullion MICHAEL S. BULLION
CLERK AND MASTER
Publication Dates: August 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2025.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JOHN RALEIGH PIRTLE
(Deceased)
2025-PR-62
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of July, 2025 Letters of Administration in respect to the Estate of JOHN RALEIGH PIRTLE, deceased, who died April 10, 2025, were issued to the Administrator, James Ray Pirtle, Jr., 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 decedents date of death.
This 30th day of July, 2025.
James Ray Pirtle, Jr.
670 Oak Shadow 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
John W. Whitworth
116 East Main Street
P.O. Box 208
Camden, TN 38320
Attorney for Personal Representatives
Publication Dates: August 6 and 13, 2025.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF ELAINE ROSS
(Deceased)
2025-PR-63
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of July, 2025 Letters of Co-Testamentary in respect to the Estate of ELAINE ROSS, deceased, who died January 7, 2025, were issued to the Co-Executors, Mark Joel Ross and Sydney Ross, 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 decedents date of death.
This 30th day of July, 2025.
Mark Joel Ross
P.O. Box 432
McEwen, TN 37101
Sydney Ross
P.O. Box 582
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
W. Sidney Vinson, III
P.O. Box 251
3 Court Street
Erin, TN 37061
Attorney for Personal Representatives
Publication Dates: August 6 and 13, 2025.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF MARGARET SUE SMITH
(Deceased)
2025-PR-58
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of July, 2025 Letters Testamentary in respect to the Estate of MARGARET SUE SMITH, deceased, who died June 5, 2025, 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 decedents date of death.
This 30th day of July, 2025.
Barbara Sue Wolfe Hotchkin
585 Cedar Hill Road
Vanleer, TN 37181
Personal Representative(s)
/s/ Michael S. Bullion, Clerk & Master
By: Abby Hurt, Chief Deputy Clerk
Morgan Peyton, Deputy Clerk
Stephanie Burney, Deputy Clerk
Nathan T. Brown
Attorney at Law
Brown & Wilson
P.O. Box 723
Dickson, TN 37056
Attorney for Personal Representatives
Publication Dates: August 6 and 13, 2025.
