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 March 8, 2022, executed by CORDARO J MARTIN conveying certain real property therein described to MEGAN K. TROTT, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register`s Office of Benton County, Tennessee recorded March 9, 2022, in Deed Book 373, Page 97; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC who is now the owner of said debt; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register's Office of Benton County, Tennessee.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, 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 March 12, 2026 at or about 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the Benton County Courthouse, 1 East Court Square, Camden, TN 38320, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Benton County, Tennessee, to wit:
BEING A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND IN THE FIFTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF BENTON COUNTY, IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE WEST MARGIN OF MOCKINGBIRD LANE, SAID PIN LOCATED 15 FEET FROM THE CENTERLINE OF SAID LANE AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 35 OF FRAZIER SUBURBAN COMMUNITY, A PLAT OF WHICH APPEARS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 146 (NOW PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 554) IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF BENTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE; RUNS THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES EAST WITH THE WEST MARGIN OF MOCKINGBIRD LANE A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON PIN (BURIED) AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 33; RUNS THENCE SOUTH 66 DEGREES, 03 MINUTES (RECORDED PLAT SHOWS SOUTH 64 DEGREES 236 FEET) A DISTANCE OF 232.64 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE CENTER OF CHARLIE CREEK, SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT NO. 33; RUNS THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES WEST WITH THE CENTER OF SAID CREEK A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON PIN AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT NO. 35; RUNS THENCE NORTH 66 DEGREES EAST WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT NO. 35 A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING LOT NO. 34 OF FRAZIER SUBURBAN COMMUNITY SUBDIVISION, PLATTED AS AFORESAID AND AS SURVEYED BY THOMAS L. DEAN ASSOCIATES ON JULY 6, 1989. SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL EASEMENT, AGREEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND ZONING ORDINANCES OF RECORD. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS OF RECORD IN TRUST DEED BOOK 50, PAGE 258, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF BENTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ABOVE DESCRIPTION COPIED FROM PRIOR INSTRUMENT OF RECORD. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CORDARO J. MARTIN, BY VIRTUE OF A WARRANTY DEED DATED MARCH 8TH, 2022, FROM CARRIE HENSLEY AND TIMOTHY M. HENSLEY AND SHERRY HENSLEY, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 373, PAGE 93 IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF BENTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE.
Parcel ID: 073M-B-011.00
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 215 MOCKINGBIRD LN, CAMDEN, TN 38320. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.
CURRENT OWNER(S): CORDARO J MARTIN
OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES:
The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; 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. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded 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. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee
3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
rlselaw.com/property-listing
Tel: (877) 813-0992
Fax: (470) 508-9401
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02/12, 19, 26
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5334
Estate of CHRISTOPHER PAUL COBAR, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of January, 2026, letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Christopher Paul Cobar, who died July 24, 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.
Cynthia Cobar
Administrator
01/23/2026
John W. Whitworth
Attorney
01/23/2026
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
01/30/2026
02/19, 26
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5335
Estate of WRETHA JEAN HERRIN, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on the 6h day of February, 2026, letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Wretha Jean Herrin, who died August 15, 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.
Ronald Edwin Herrin
Administrator
01/15/2026
Marcus Noles
Attorney
01/15/2026
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
02/06/2026
02/19, 26
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5340
Estate of JOHNNY EUGENE PATTON, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of February, 2026, letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Johnny Eugene Patton, who died November 12, 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.
Johnny R. Patton
Administrator
02/05/2026
John W. Whitworth
Attorney
02/05/2026
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
02/10/2026
02/19, 26
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5341
Estate of DOYLE W. STOCKDALE, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of February, 2026, letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Doyle W. Stockdale, who died February 9, 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.
02/11/2026
Tabitha A. Reynolds
Executor
John W. Whitworth
Attorney
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
02/19, 26
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5344
Estate of WILBERT CLEVELAND ROSS, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of February, 2026, letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Wilbert Cleveland Ross, who died September 23, 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.
Larry Ross
Administrator
02/16/2026
Charles L. Hicks
Attorney
02/17/2026
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
02/17/2026
02/26-03/05
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5345
Estate of GOLDIE SUE ROSS, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of February, 2026, letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Wilbert Cleveland Ross, who died November 5, 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.
Larry Ross
Administrator
02/16/2026
Charles L. Hicks
Attorney
02/17/2026
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
02/17/2026
02/26-03/05
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5346
Estate of LARRY RUSSELL BENTLEY, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of February, 2026, letters of administration in respect of the estate of LARRY RUSSELL BENTLEY, who died January 11, 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.
CATHERINE BELLE BENTLEY
Administratrix
01/22/2026
William T. Looney
Attorney
02/04/2026
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
02/18/2026
02/26-03/05
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT
FOR BENTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
MISTY NESBITT,
PLAINTIFF,
CAROL GREGORY,
DEFENDANT.
DOCKET NO: 5207
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
By the authority granted by an "Default Judgment and Order to Sell Real Property and Pay to Creditors" filed in the above styled case on November 17, 2025 and entered of record in Minute Book 88, Page 795, I, Carly Bayless, Special Commissioner, will on March 17, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., offer for sale to the highest and best bidder, the real property in the matter of Misty Nesbitt vs. Carol Gregory, as set out in said "Default Judgment and Order to Sell Real Property and Pay to Creditors”.
LOCATION OF SALE: The Real Estate will be sold in the Benton County Chancery Courtroom, 1 Court Square, Camden, Tennessee. A sale sign will be posted at the sight of the property to be sold.
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 270 MARY AVE.
HOLLADAY, TN 38341
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
Located in the 13th Civil District of Benton County, Tennessee, and being Tax Map 131H, Group D, Parcel 025.00, in the Assessor’s Office of Benton County, Tennessee, and appearing in Deed Book 332, Page 312, in the Register's Office of Benton County, Tennessee.
TERMS OF SALE:
Said real property will be sold for cash, 10% down on the day of the sale, with the balance due upon confirmation of the sale by the Court. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days (until March 27, 2026, at 12:00 Noon) during which time a person may come into the office of the Clerk and Master at the Benton County Courthouse and raise the highest bid received at the auction by ten percent (10%) and will be required to deposit ten percent (10%) of the raised bid price with the Court. Upon the bid being raised, a second and final auction will be held at the Benton County Courthouse, Chancery Courtroom, 1 Court Square, Camden, Tennessee, on March 27, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. The highest bidder at the second and final auction will be the buyer. Should the bid not be raised, the high bidder from the first sale will be the successful buyer. Possession of the real property will be upon delivery of the deed. The purchaser shall be responsible for all future property taxes from the date of closing forward and shall be prorated at closing.
This property is offered and sold as is, in the present condition, with no warranties or representations, express or implied, not noted herein. While Chancery sales are conclusive upon all parties to the action and generally confer a good title, nevertheless there is no warranty of title. The sale is subject to the confirmation of the Court.
Announcements made the day of the sale will take precedence over any written material.
Marcus D. Noles
Attorney for Plaintiff
116 East Main St
P.O. Box 208
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-6013
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master,
Special Commissioner
. 1 Court Square, Room 206
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-4435
02/26-03/05, 12
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated October 21, 2022, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded October 26, 2022, in Book No. 385, at Page 191, in Office of the Register of Deeds for Benton County, Tennessee, executed by John H Pintka, conveying certain property therein described to Milestone Settlement, LLC as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Village Capital & Investment LLC, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Foundation Legal Group, LLP fka Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Foundation Legal Group, LLP fka Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC, will, on March 19, 2026 on or about 10:00 AM, at the At the main entrance to the Benton County Courthouse 1 East Court Square, Camden, TN 38320, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all redemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in Benton County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows:
Being the following described real estate situated with the Eighth Civil District of Benton County, Tennessee, and being a portion of Tax Map 039 Parcel 014.03, as shown on "Billy & Denyse Shelton Partition Survey" dated December 9, 2019, by James M. McCrory, TRLS No. 2760, as appears of record in Plat Cabinet C , Slide 347 , in the Register's Office of Benton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a 1/2-inch rebar found at the northwest corner of which this tract is a part, and being located in the south right-of-way of South Creek Road, 25 feet from the center, and being the northern-most northeast corner of Allen, DB 238 PG 552; thence with the south right-of- way, South 68 degrees, 57 minutes, 37 seconds East, 229.42 feet to a 5/8-inch rebar with cap set at the point of beginning; continuing with the south right-of-way, South 69 degrees, 50 minutes, 44 seconds East, 150.27 feet to a 5/8-inch rebar with cap set in a fence line; thence with a severance line as follows: South 15 degrees, 06 minutes, 52 seconds West, 154.66 feet to a 5/8-inch rebar with cap set; North 75 degrees, 20 minutes, 27 seconds West, 161.18 feet to a 5/8-inch rebar with cap set; North 18 degrees, 59 minutes, 51 seconds East, 169.53 feet to the point of beginning, and containing 0.58 acre, as surveyed by James Matthew McCrory, TRLS No. 2760, of Volunteer Surveying, LLC, 901B Industrial Road, Paris, Tennessee 38242, on December 9, 2019. Bearings are based upon Tennessee State Plane, NAD 83, Geoid 12B Coordinate System. All 5/8-inch rebar with cap set are set
with an orange cap that is stamped "Volunteer Surveying, 2760". ALSO KNOWN AS: 497 South Creek Road, Big Sandy, TN 38221
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:
JOHN H PINTKA
ESTATE OF JOHN PINTKA HEIR(S) OF JOHN PINTKA
The sale held pursuant to this 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. In the event of inclement weather, the trustee hereby announces that the sale will be postponed and that notices of said postponement for inclement weather will be mailed to interested parties of record. As of July 1, 2025, notices pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated
DATED February 16, 2026
Foundation Legal Group, LLP
fka WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.,
Successor Trustee
02/26-03/05
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MEETING NOTICE
The Benton County Budget Committee will meet at the Benton County Courthouse on March 11, 2026 at 5 PM to discuss the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. All are invited and encouraged to attend.
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