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Camden Chronicle Public Notices, July 2, 2026
State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5415
Estate of JAMES TERRELL WATERS, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on 17th day of June, 2026, letters testamentary in respect (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of James Terrell Waters, who died January 25, 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.
Tiffany McCormick
Administrator
06/15/2026
John W. Whitworth
Attorney
06/15/2026
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
06/75/2026
07/02, 09
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2021, BRYAN LOUIS GUIDRY AND VICTORIA LYNNE GUIDRY, by Deed of Trust of record in Record Book 368, at Page 27, in the Register’s Office of Benton County, Tennessee, conveyed the following described property in trust to secure the payment of a Promissory Note in the original principal amount of Thirty-Six Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($36,000.00), payable to CARROLL BANK & TRUST; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned was appointed Substitute Trustee by Carroll Bank & Trust the legal owner and holder of the said Note, by appointment executed the 8th day of June, 2026, and of record in Record Book 432, at Page 728, in the Register's Office of Benton County, Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness and other provisions of the Deed of Trust have been violated, and Carroll Bank & Trust, the lawful owner and holder of the indebtedness, has declared the entire amount due and payable as provided by the Deed of Trust in accordance with the terms thereof, and instructed the undersigned to foreclose.
NOW, THEREFORE, the public is hereby notified that the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell the hereinafter described real estate at public auction, to the highest and best bidder, or cash in hand paid in certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or upon a credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the Substitute Trustee. The auction shall occur at the South door of the Courthouse at Camden, Benton County, Tennessee, on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 4:00 o’clock p.m., said property to be sold in bar of the equity of redemption and subject to the lien of all special assessments against it.
Lying, and being situate in the 4th Civil District of Benton County, Tennessee, bounded and described as follows; to-wit:
TAX MAP 096 PARCEL 010.00
TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE BENTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
(1375 COTTON CREEK ROAD, CAMDEN, TENNESSEE)
BEING the following described real estate, situated within the Fourth Civil District of Benton County, Tennessee, as shown on “Partition Survey for Leslie Hicks” dated April 19, 2021, of record in Plat Cabinet C, Slide 396, in the Register’s Office of Benton County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a 5/8-inch rebar with stainless steel L.I. Smith cap set in the south right-of-way of Cotton Creek Road, 25 feet from center, and at the northwest corner of Hedge, Record Book 246, Page 698; thence with Hedge, and a severance line, each a portion of the way, South 05 degrees 58' 23" West, 158.34 feet to a 5/8-inch rebar with stainless steel L.I. Smith ap set; thence continuing with a severance line, North 72 degrees 34' 30" West, 219.76 feet to a 5/8-inch rebar with stainless steel L.I. Smith cap set in the east right-of-way of Cotton Creek Road; thence with the right-of-way as follows: North 33 degrees 32' 33" East, 41.83 feet; Along a curve turning to the right 104.81 feet, with a radius of 111.99 feet, and being subtended by a chord bearing and distance of North 61 degrees 00' 58" East, and a chord length of 101.02 feet; North 86 degrees 04'
52" East, 114.93 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and containing 0.53 acres, more or less, as surveyed by Thomas A. Young, Tennessee Registered Land Surveyor Number 2265, of L.I. Smith & Associates, 302 North Caldwell Street, Paris, Tennessee 38242, on April 19, 2021. Bearings are based upon Tennessee State Plane Coordinate System, NAD 83.
Subject to the following Access Easement to the remainder of Hicks property assessed as Tax Map 096 Parcel 010.02, more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of a field road located North 05 degrees 58' 23" East, 10 feet from the southeast corner of the tract of which this easement is across; thence with the centerline of the field road as follows: North 72 degrees 07' 26" West, 135.31 feet; North 65 degrees 13' 04" West, 77.06 feet to the east right of way of Cotton Creek Road, 25 feet from center, being the terminus of this easement as surveyed by Thomas A. Young, Tennessee Registered Land Surveyor Number 2265, of L.I. Smith & Associates, 302 North Caldwell Street, Paris, Tennessee 38242, on April 19, 2021. Bearings are based upon Tennessee State Plane Coordinate System NAD 83.
(Description taken from prior instrument of record)
It being the same property as that described in the Warranty Deed from Susan D. Hicks to Bryan L. Guidry and wife, Victoria L. Guidry, dated December 6, 2021, and of record in Record Book 368, page 23, in the Register’s Office of Benton County, Tennessee. Victoria Lynne Guidry was awarded the real property by the Chancery Court of Benton County, Tennessee, in the Final Decree of Divorce styled: Victoria Lynne Guidry vs Bryan Louis Guidry, Case No. 5233, said Final Decree being of record in Record Book 428, at Page 665, in the Register’s Office of Benton County, Tennessee.
The street address of the above-described property is believed to be 1375 Cotton Creek Rd., Camden, Tennessee but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control.
SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION, IF ANY.
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. Other interested parties: None.
Title to said property is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell as Substitute Trustee only and will assign to the purchaser all covenants of warranty contained in said Deed of Trust.
The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. Said sale may be adjourned to another time or may be postponed to another date by public announcement at the appointed time of sale without readvertisement.
This office is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
This Notice of Sale has been posted by ForeclosureTennessee.com and can be viewed online at ForeclosureTennessee.com.
WITNESS my signature,
this the 25th day of June, 2026.
KIZER, BONDS, HUGHES
& BOWEN, LLC
BY: STEPHEN L. HUGHES
Substitute Trustee
- O. Box 320
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 238-3199
INSERTION DATES:
June 25, 2026 and July 2, 2026
06/25-07/02
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5413
Estate of CHARLES DALE SCHELER, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on 16th day of June, 2026, letters testamentary in respect (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Charles Dale Scheler, who died March 26, 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.
Wanda Scheler
Executor
06/03/2026
John W. Whitworth
Attorney
06/09/2026
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
06/16/2026
06/25-07/02
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5416
Estate of JOYCE NELL RHODES, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on 22nd day of June, 2026, letters testamentary in respect (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Joyce Nell Rhodes, who died May 26, 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.
Laura Kay Albritton
Executor
06/16/2026
John W. Whitworth
Attorney
06/12/2026
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
06/22/2026
07/02, 09
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State of Tennessee
Benton County Probate Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
As Required by TCA §30-2-306
Case Number 5417
Estate of MARY E. BALLARD, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that on 23rd day of June, 2026, letters testamentary in respect (or of administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Mary E. Ballard, who died April 30, 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.
Donna Ballard Lumpkin
Executor
06/19/2026
John W. Whitworth
Attorney
06/19/2026
Carly Bayless
Clerk and Master
06/23/2026
07/02, 09
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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 May 7, 2010, executed by TERRY H. HODGE AND TERESA M. HODGE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Donald K. Holsinger, Jr., as Trustee for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST BANK, its successors and assigns, recorded on May 13, 2010 in Book 197, Page 293, in Instrument Number: 69752, in the Register of Deeds Office for Benton County, Tennessee, as modified by the Loan Modification Agreement recorded on March 31, 2010 at Book 332, Page 41, and Instrument Number: 101128, in said Register's Office; and
WHEREAS, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, hereinafter "Creditor", the party entitled to enforce said security interest, having appointed Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, or its agent, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee, will, on August 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time, at the main entrance to the Benton County Courthouse, 1 East Court Square, Camden, TN 38320, in Benton County, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the Substitute Trustee. The property to be sold is described as follows:
KNOWN AS ASSESSOR’S MAP 88, GROUP -, PARCEL 47.13, IN THE FOURTH (FORMER 2nd)) CIVIL DISTRICT OF BENTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE.
BEGINNING AT IRON PIN ON NORTH SIDE OF NATCHEZ TRACE-CAMDEN ROAD, (25 FEET FROM CENTER OF ROAD) THIS POINT BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LUTHER HIGDON'S 4.0 ACRE TRACT, MORE OR LESS, AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THIS TRACT; THENCE RUNS WITH R.O.W. OF NATCHEZ TRACE-CAMDEN ROAD NORTH 75 DEG. WEST 200 FEET TO IRON PIN IN R.O.W., THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THIS TRACT; THENCE NORTH 17 DEG. 30' EAST 527 FEET TO IRON PIN IN FENCE IN J.C. HARGROVE'S SOUTH LINE; THENCE WITH FENCE AND HARGROVE'S LINE NORTH 89 DEG. EAST 220 FEET TO IRON PIN IN FENCE, THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIS TRACT AND THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LUTHER HIGDON'S 1.2 ACRE, MORE OR LESS TRACT RECENTLY BOUGHT FROM HEDGE; THENCE WITH HIGDON'S LINE SOUTH 16 DEG. 30' WEST TO POINT IN DITCH, THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HIGDON'S 1.2 ACRE, MORE OR LESS TRACT AND THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HIGDON'S 4.0, MORE OR LESS TRACT; THENCE WITH HIGDON'S WEST LINE SOUTH 18 DEG. 30' WEST 304 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.6 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ALL BEARINGS ARE MAGNETIC.
THIS BEING THE SAME REAL ESTATE CONVEYED TO TERRY H. HODGE AND WIFE, TERESA M. HODGE, BY DEED OF MITCHELL RAYBURN AND WIFE, BETTY RAYBURN, DATED MARCH 23, 1999 AND OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 9, PAGES 424-426, IN THE REGISTER'S OFFICE OF BENTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE.
Commonly known as: 3445 DIV NATCHEZ TRACE RD CAMDEN, TN 38320
Parcel number(s): 088 04713 000000
In the event of a discrepancy between the legal description, the street address, and/or the parcel number(s), the legal description shall control.
The sale is subject to the following: tenant(s)/occupant(s) rights in possession, if any; 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 state or federal governmental agency; any prior liens or encumbrances; any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the property might disclose. Additionally, the following parties might claim an interest in the property: TERRY H HODGE; TERESA M HODGE.
If the United States, the State of Tennessee, or any agency thereof have any liens on the property and are named herein as interested parties, timely notice has been given to them in accordance with applicable law, and the sale will be subject to any applicable rights of redemption held by such entities, as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425 and/or T.C.A. § 67-1-1433.
The property will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to the condition of the property or any improvements thereon, including but not limited to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Substitute Trustee makes no covenant of seisin or warranty of title, express or implied, and will only convey the property by Substitute Trustee’s Deed. Except as noted above, all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and exemption are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust.
The sale held pursuant to this notice is subject to the express reservation that it may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time. If the sale is rescinded for any reason, the purchaser shall only be entitled to a refund of funds tendered to purchase the subject property, and shall have no further or other recourse against Creditor, the Substitute Trustee, or their successor(s), assign(s), agent(s), and attorney(s). The right is reserved to adjourn 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. Notice of such adjournment will also be mailed to interested parties when required by applicable law.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid,
Crane & Partners, PLLC
Attn: TN Foreclosure
13010 Morris Road, Suite 450
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(423) 498-7400
tnfc@raslg.com
Please reference file number
26-430918 when
contacting our office.
Investors website:
https://www.rascranesalesinfo.com
and https://BetterChoiceNotices.com
THIS OFFICE MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
07/02, 09
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This is a corrected
PUBLIC NOTICE
for the month of July 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Standing Committees of The Benton County Commission will meet in regular session at the following times:
Insurance Committee Monday, July 13, 2026 - 4:30 P.M.
Property Committee Monday, July 13, 2026 - 5:00 P.M.
Law Enforcement Committee Monday, July 13, 2026 - 6:00 P.M.
Highway Committee Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
Budget Committee Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - 5:00 P.M.
OTHER COMMITTEES/BOARDS
Airport Monday, July 6, 2026 5:00 P.M.
Animal Shelter Thursday, July 23, 2026 5:00 P.M.
TRRD Board Monday, July 27, 2026 5:30 P.M.
Parks and Recreation Board Monday, July 27, 2026 5:00 P.M.
THE JULY COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 20th, 2026 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 1 COURT SQUARE, CAMDEN, TN, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE HIGHWAY COMMITTEE WHICH WILL BE HELD AT THE BENTON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, 3360 HWY 70 BYPASS, CAMDEN, TN, THE BENTON COUNTY AIRPORT BOARD, WHICH WILL BE HELD AT THE BENTON COUNTY AIRPORT, 275 AIRPORT DRIVE, CAMDEN, TN, AND THE PARKS AND RECS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE BENTON COUNTY MAYOR’S OFFICE AT 21 N. FORREST AVE, CAMDEN, TN.
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Individuals may address the commission during the Citizens Forum. Citizens that are interested in speaking to the commission must sign the Request to Speak sheet, located on the courtroom podium, prior to the start of the meeting.
07/02
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONTRACT COMPLETION
2023 BIG SANDY CDBG-CV PROJECT #16088
FOOD INSECURITIES- CCOC PROJECT
Notice is hereby given that all requested final payments and contract completion for the 2024 CDBG-CV #16088 Food Insecurities- CCOC project. Said project is located in the Town of Big Sandy, 30 Front Street Big Sandy, TN. Any local resident, subcontractor, or supplier who has a claim against the contractor regarding said project has 10 days from the date of this notice to file his/her claim with Mayor John Clement III at Big Sandy City Hall, 65 Front St, Big Sandy, TN, 38221 or by calling 731-593-3213.
07/02, 09
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PUBLIC HEARING - CLOSEOUT
BIG SANDY, TENNESSEE
CDBG 2023 BIG SANDY CV #16088
JULY 14, 2026 @ 2 P.M.
The Town of Big Sandy will be holding a public hearing for the close-out of project #16088. The meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026, at the Hollow Rock City Hall located at 65 Front St, Big Sandy, TN 38221. The purpose of this meeting is to present information to the public on the completed 2023 Community Development Block Grant for the Big Sandy Food Insecurities CV- CCOC project in the Town of Big Sandy. Citizens are encouraged to attend. Big Sandy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its federally assisted programs or activities. Persons needing special accommodations due to disability may contact Mayor John Clement III at Big Sandy City Hall, 65 Front St, Big Sandy, TN, 38221 or by calling 731-593-3213.
07/02, 09
