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Camden Chronicle Public Notices, August 20, 2026
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated July 20, 1999, and recorded on July 22, 1999, in the Register's Office of Benton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 14, Page 697 ("Trust Deed"), Wayne Arnold and Peggy Arnold conveyed to Steve Greer, Trustee, the real estate therein described, to secure the payment of certain indebtedness therein described; and
WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Trust Deed, and FirstBank, the lawful holder of the indebtedness, has declared the entire balance due and payable; and
WHEREAS, Adam C. Crider was appointed Successor Trustee by instrument appearing of record in Record Book 432, Page 2698 in the Register's Office of Benton County, Tennessee.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that on August 28, at 10:00 a.m., at the main door of the Courthouse in Camden, Benton County, Tennessee, I will sell to the last, highest and best bidder for cash and in bar of equity of redemption, statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, elective or distributive share and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which were expressly waived in the Trust Deed, the following real estate, lying and being in Benton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows:
The property described on Deed of Trust of record in Record Book 14, page 697, in the Register's Office of Benton County, Tennessee.
No opinion is rendered by the Successor Trustee as to the accuracy of the legal description.
The street address of the property is 81 Eva School Rd., Eva TN 38333 and the property is shown as Map 080F Group A Parcel 001.00 in the Benton County Tax Assessor's Office.
Said property will be sold by me as Successor Trustee only and subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments and all valid restrictions, covenants or easements, if any, of record on said property, and subject to any and all other liens having priority over the Trust Deed. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to make oral announcements at the time of the public sale which shall apply to the terms of the sale. The Successor Trustee may postpone any sale hereunder to another time or place by so announcing to all present at the time and place of the sale scheduled herein, without the necessity of any further notice whatsoever. The Successor Trustee reserves the right to sell the tracts together or in separate parcels and in such manner or order deemed appropriate by the Successor Trustee.
Interested Parties: Peggy Arnold
This is an attempt to collect a debt, and all information obtained will be used for that purpose.
ADAM C. CRIDER, Successor Trustee
105 S. Highland Avenue
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-2414
acrider@raineykizer.com
DATES AND LOCATION OF PUBLICATION:
This notice will run for three (3) weeks in the Camden Chronicle newspaper, run dates August 6, August 13 and August 20, 2026, and online at www.foreclosuretennessee.com
08/06, 13, 20
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5433
Estate of HELEN BERNICE CLEMENT, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on 3rd day of August, 2026, letters testamentary in respect (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of HELEN BERNICE CLEMENT, who died testate on June 24, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of Benton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, 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 be forever 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 the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the 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.
Waynea J. Branham
Executrix
06/28/2026
Terry J. Leonard
Attorney
06/29/2026
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
08/03/2026
08/13, 20
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5437
Estate of PATRICIA ANN PLANT, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on 4th day of August, 2026, letters testamentary in respect (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of PATRICIA ANN PLANT, who died April 10, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of Benton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, 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 be forever 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 the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the 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.
Date: 08/04/2026
Ward Allen Plant
Executor
Christina Rice
Attorney
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
08/13, 20
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5439
Estate of MARGARET A. STILTNER, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on 6th day of August, 2026, letters testamentary in respect (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Margaret A. Stiltner, who died July 27, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of Benton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, 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 be forever 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 the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the 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.
Cathy Bucy
Executor
08/04/2026
John W. Whitworth
Attorney
08/04/2026
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
08/06/2026
08/13, 20
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5440
Estate of STACY C. STEPP, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on 6th day of August, 2026, letters testamentary in respect (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Stacy C. Stepp, who died January 13, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of Benton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, 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 be forever 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 the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the 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.
Jonathan Tyler Stepp
Administrator
08/05/2026
John W. Whitworth
Attorney
08/05/2026
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
08/06/2026
08/13, 20
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5441
Estate of GARY THOMAS PHIFER, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on 6th day of August, 2026, letters testamentary in respect (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Gary Thomas Phifer, who died June 19, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of Benton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, 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 be forever 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 the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the 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.
Date: 08/06/2026
Jimmy D. Phifer
Administrator
Dwayne D. Maddox, III
Attorney
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
08/13, 20
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NOTICE FOR BIDS
The Benton County Highway Department is requesting sealed bids for double-wall plastic pipe culverts from 12 inches through 60 inches in diameter.
Bids must include pricing for both Black and Gray (TDOT-certified) pipe.
Prices shall remain valid for the duration of September 8, 2026 through April 13, 2027.
Bids must be sealed and clearly marked “BID” on the envelope.
Bids will be received until 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at which time the bids will be opened by the committee.
The committee reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, including the low bid, in the best interest of Benton County.
Brian Hicks
Road Superintendent
Benton County
Highway Department
3360 Hwy. 70 Bypass
Camden, TN 38320
731-584-6145
08/20
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INVITATION TO BID
CAMDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
The City of Camden Fire Department will be accepting bids for two (2) of the following:
30 MIN. 4,500 PSI Airpacs with compact air cylinder & face piece with voice Amp. Pull chest strap, swivel lumbar, neck strap, & heads up display.
Bids will be accepted until Friday, September 4, 2026, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at Camden City Hall.
Bid will be awarded at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board on Monday,
September 14, 2026, at the hour of 5:30 p.m.
The City of Camden reserves the right to reject any and all bids regardless of the cost.
Rosanne Ward
Fire Commissioner
08.20
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INVITATION TO BID
WORK UNIFORMS
The City of Camden will be accepting bids for work uniforms for the Water, Wastewater, Street, and Park departments. Bids will be accepted until Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at Camden City Hall.
Bid will be awarded at Camden City Hall during the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the hour of 5:30 p.m.
The City of Camden reserves the right to reject any and all bids regardless of the costs.
Please feel free to contact City Hall with any questions at 731-584-4656.
Roger Pafford
Mayor
08/20
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INVITATION TO BID
CAMDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
TURN OUT GEAR
The City of Camden Fire Department will be accepting bids for one (1) set, turn-out gear. Bids will be accepted until Friday, September 4, 2026 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at Camden City Hall.
Bid will be awarded at Camden City Hall during the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the hour of 5:30 p.m.
The City of Camden reserves the right to reject any and all bids regardless of the costs.
Bid specs may be obtained from Camden City Hall. Please feel free to call 731-584-4656 with any questions.
Rosanne Ward
Fire Dept. Commissioner
08/20
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5445
Estate of JUDY FAY VAUGHN, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on 10th day of August, 2026, letters testamentary in respect (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Judy Fay Vaughn, who died July 15, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of Benton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, 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 be forever 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 the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the 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.
Deana Tanner
Administrator
08/06/2026
John W. Whitworth
Attorney
08/05/2026
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
08/10/2026
08/20, 27
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MEETING NOTICE
The Benton County Board of Public Utilities will meet in regular monthly session on August 25, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. at the office of the Board at 975 Hwy 70E, Camden, TN. A Benton County Electric System customer that wishes to address the board may call 731-584-8251 Ext. 313 by 12:00 p.m. the day before the meeting to request to speak and learn more about providing comment. To learn more visit www.bcestn.org. A copy of the agenda will be provided upon request.
Scott Owens
General Manager
08/20
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5449
Estate of MARY LOU GEETING, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on 17th day of August, 2026, letters testamentary in respect (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Mary Lou Geeting, who died June 7, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of Benton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, 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 be forever 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 the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the 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.
Date: 08/17/2026
Dennis Mitchell
Executor
Charles L. Hicks
Attorney
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
08/20, 27
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5450
Estate of LOUNELLE SOUSA, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on 17th day of August, 2026, letters testamentary in respect (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Lounelle Sousa, who died December 26, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of Benton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, 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 be forever 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 the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the 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.
Date: 08/17/2026
Matthew West
Administrator
Alexandra Blackburn Langsdon
Attorney
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
08/20, 27
