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Camden Chronicle Public Notices, December 04, 2025
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, Rejoice O. Morgan, by Deed of Trust dated January 20, 2022, and recorded in the Register's Office of Benton County, Tennessee, in Record Book 371, Page 235, conveyed to W. Kent Jones, Trustee, and subsequently to John W. Whitworth, by instrument of record in Record Book 428, Page 1230, in the Register’s Office of Benton County, Tennessee, the hereinafter described real estate to secure the payment of a certain installment note and any renewals thereof; and
WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness and the holder of the note has declared the entire amount due and payable as provided in the Deed of Trust. The Trustee has been directed to foreclose the Deed of Trust in accordance with the terms thereof and the public is hereby notified that the undersigned Trustee will sell hereinafter described real estate at public auction to the highest and best bidder, for cash in hand, at the North door of the Courthouse in the Town of Camden, Tennessee, at 10:00 a.m. on December 15, 2025. Said property to be sold in bar of the equity of redemption and subject to the liens of all special assessments against it.
The real estate to be sold is located in Benton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows:
TAX MAP 046 PARCEL 017.03
TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE BENTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
(3560 CEDAR GROVE ROAD, BIG SANDY, TENNESSEE)
BEING a tract or parcel of land lying and being situate in the Eighth Civil District of Benton County, Tennessee, shown on “Survey Plat for Cecil Smothers” dated November 26, 2018, of record in Plat Cabinet C, Slide 317A, in the Register’s Office of Benton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the center of Cedar Grove Road, at the southwest corner of this tract (with State Plane NAD 83 Coordinates of N: 671,339.92 & E: 1,363,862.83), about 614 feet South of intersection with Hicks Road; thence with center of Cedar Grove Road for 309.42 feet in 3 calls as follows: North 43 degrees, 05 minutes, 15 seconds West, 122.07 feet; North 50 degrees, 28 minutes, 33 seconds West, 90.48 feet; and North 52 degrees, 50 minutes, 39 seconds West, 126.87 feet to a point in same; thence leaving road with Jesse Berry (Parcel 017.00, Map 046) for 2 calls: North 82 degrees, 27 minutes, 06 seconds East, 37.64 feet to an iron pin found with cap RLS #384 (Marshall Turner) and continuing this bearing with a fence for an additional 532.37 feet to an iron pin set (with cap #898); and North 02 degrees, 23 minutes, 06 seconds East, 504.60 feet to an iron pin set in the old original tract north fence boundary; thence with old fence and Parcel 014.01 for 2 calls: North 86 degrees, 06 minutes, 38 seconds East, 178.41 feet; and North 89 degrees, 02 minutes, 20 seconds East, 161.64 feet to a 14-inch cherry fence corner at northeast of this and the original tract corner; thence with old fence on original east boundary for 6 calls, first with Gary Berry: South 01 degree, 00 minutes, 34 seconds East, 141.14 feet to 12-inch red oak; thence with Parker (Paracel 032, Map 046), South 02 degrees, 32 minutes, 14 seconds West, 204.02 feet to 42-inch red oak; South 07 degrees, 12 minutes, 57 seconds West, 196.43 feet to 24-inch poplar; South 17 degrees, 35 minutes, 50 seconds West, 81.99 feet to 8-inch sourwood; South 02 degrees, 31 minutes, 22 seconds West, 74.92 feet to an x-tie post; and South 00 degrees, 25 minutes, 16 seconds West, 341.38 feet in iron pin found with Cullivan RLS cap in fence at the southeast corner of this tract; thence with Joyner (Parcel 017.04, Map 046), North 84 degrees, 13 minutes, 22 seconds West, 140.87 feet to a crosstie fence corner at the southeast of Axley (Parcel 017.05); thence around said Axley, in 4 calls: North 16 degrees, 30 minutes, 30 seconds West, 320.56 feet to a crosstie fence corner; South 79 degrees, 40 minutes, 39 seconds West, 145.43 feet to a #898 iron pin found; and thence South 71 degrees, 35 minutes, 52 seconds West, as follows: 140.60 feet to steel post, continue an additional 69.99 feet to a #898 iron pin found, and an additional 37.42 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 9.106 acres, as surveyed with State Plane NAD 83 bearings, November 26, 2018, by Robert G. Barrett, TRLS No. 898. Encumbered by approximately 0.178 acre of county road and utility easement extending 25 feet from center of Cedar Grove Road.
ABOVE DESCRIPTION COPIED FROM PRIOR INSTRUMENT OF RECORD.
This being the same property conveyed to Rejoice Osaghae Morgan, by virtue of a Warranty Deed dated December 20, 2021, from Cecil Derrick Smtohers and wife, Debra Radford Smothers, as appears of record in Record Book 371, Page 232, in the Register’s Office of Benton County, Tennessee.
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 or 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:
The sale held pursuant to the Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. 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.
Title to said real estate is believed to be good, however, the undersigned will sell as Trustee and convey only such interest as vested in him by Rejoice O. Morgan, by virtue of the Deed of Trust.
THIS the 22nd day of October, 2025.
JOHN W. WHITWORTH,
Successor Trustee
11/27-12/04
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Standing Committees of The Benton County Commission will meet in regular session at the following times:
Insurance Committee Monday, December 8, 2025 - 4:30 P.M.
Property Committee Monday, December 8, 2025 - 5:00 P.M.
Law Enforcement Committee Monday, December 8, 2025 - 6:00 P.M.
Highway Committee Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 4:00 P.M.
Budget Committee Tuesday, December 9 2025 - 5:00 P.M.
Private Acts Committee Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Following Budget Committee
OTHER COMMITTEES/BOARDS
TRRD Board Monday, December 22, 2025-5:30 P.M.
THE DECEMBER COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M.
*DIGITAL PARTICIPATION FROM THE PUBLIC WILL BE AVAILABLE VIA FACEBOOK LIVE AND LATER ACCESSIBLE ON YOUTUBE.
All Meetings will be held at The Benton County Courthouse with the exception of The Highway Committee which will be held at The Benton County Highway Department.
12/04
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR
BENTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
AT CAMDEN
SUSAN DARLENE GOODWIN
Plaintiff,
V.
JAMES DEAN GOODWIN,
Defendant.
No. 5219
PUBLICATION ORDER
It appearing to the Court based upon Plaintiff’s Motion for Service by Publication and Plaintiff’s Affidavit in Support of Service by publication, and the record as a whole, that James Dean Goodwin’s whereabouts are unknown and cannot be ascertained with reasonable diligence, it is, therefore, ORDERED that Defendant be served by publication of the following notice for four consecutive weeks in the Camden Chronicle a newspaper of general circulation published in Benton County, Tennessee.
It is further ORDERED that if Defendant does not enter an appearance or otherwise answer the Complaint for Divorce, further personal service of process or service by publication shall be dispensed with and service of any future notices, motions, orders, or other legal documents in this matter may be made upon Respondent by filing the same with the clerk of the Chancery Court for Benton County, Tennessee.
Entered this 17th day of November, 2025.
VICKI H. HOOVER,
CHANCELLOR
APPROVED FOR ENTRY:
- Kyle Sanders, BPR#23872
Attorney For Plaintiff
207 North Main Street
Dickson, Tennessee 37055
615-446-9111
12/04, 11, 18, 25
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5298
Estate of DARYCE RANDALL SMITH, a/k/a JOHN RANDALL SMITH, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of November, 2025, letters of testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Daryce Randall Smith a/k/a Randal D. Smith, who died November 5, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court 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.
John Randall Smith
Executor
11/18/2025
John W. Whitworth
Attorney
11/18/2025
Timothy R. Burrus
Clerk and Master
11/19/2025
12/04, 11
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5300
Estate of EDDIE WRIGHT HOLLINGSWORTH, JR., Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of November, 2025, letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Eddie Wright Hollingsworth, Jr., who died October 4, 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.
Gemme L. McArdle
Administrator
11/19/2025
John W. Whitworth
Attorney
11/19/2025
Timothy R. Burrus
Clerk and Master
11/21/2025
12/04, 11
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5303
Estate of JOYCE ANN FRAZEE, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of December, 2025, letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Joyce Ann Frazee, who died October 22, 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.
Devonda Lynn Blackburn
Administrator
11/25/2025
Marcus Noles
11/18/2025
Attorney
Timothy R. Burrus
Clerk and Master
12/01/2025
12/04, 11
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5304
Estate of ERNEST F. FISCHER, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of December, 2025, letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Ernest F. Fischer, who died November 16, 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.
Rudi T. Schrader
Co-Executor
11/25/2025
Janette V. Love
Co-Executor
11/25/2025
John W. Whitworth
Attorney
11/25/2025
Timothy R. Burrus
Clerk and Master
12/01/2025
12/04, 11
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NOTICE OF JOB OPENING
CUSTODIAN/MAINTENANCE
CITY HALL/POLICE DEPT
The City of Camden has an opening for one full-time custodian/maintenance position.
Applications and a job description may be obtained at Camden City Hall located at 110 Hwy 641 S, Camden, TN, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Applications will be accepted through December 18, 2025.
Roger Pafford
Mayor
12/04
