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BE SAFE . WASH YOUR HANDS . WEAR A MASK . SOCIALLY DISTANCE COVID-19 2019 Knox County Total Confirmed % COVID-19 Cases/ Total COVID-19 % COVID-19 Deaths/ Weekly Total Population1 COVID-19 Cases2 Total Population Deaths2 Total Population 470,313 38,719 8.2% 514 .11% Focus SOURCES 1. U.S. Census Bureau 2. Knox County Health Department data from 2/13/2021. Masking policy 470,313 38,719 8.2% 514 0.11% The Andrew Johnson Building debated at school agreement is in a fog again as the board meeting Knox County By Ken Lay Commission Despite the item being a late is being asked The Knox County Schools mask- addition to the agenda, the public to delay the ing policy was again at the fore- showed up and spoke at the meet- final sale for front Wednesday night as an item ing at the Andrew Johnson Build- 30 to 60 days. was added to the agenda after last ing. The mayor’s week’s work session meeting. Many accused the board and office is The item was added by board the district of practicing discrimi- asking for the chairperson Susan Horn after a nation, citing that athletes are able postponement number of e-mails sent to her by to participate in their respective until a third parents of performing arts stu- activities without wearing masks. party can dents, who are upset that those The current policy for perform- review the sale students must wear masks while ing arts students requires them and the tax in class or performing. The par- to practice social distance proto- breaks in the ents are also disappointed that cols and wear masks during activi- revised deal. performances have been limited ties both in the classroom and on Photo by Mike this school year. Continue on page 4 Steely. $1.5 million for sheriff’s Delay in AJ Building sale requested By Mike Steely video courtroom on agenda Senior Writer review, is who we use to review all the financial By Mike Steely county money, according to the [email protected] documents and make a recommendation on the Senior Writer [email protected] sheriff, by eliminating the trans- PILOT terms and amount,” he replied. portation and holding of prison- Another delay in finalizing the sale of the “The process is still ongoing, so we are asking When the Knox County Com- ers to the City-County building for Andrew Johnson Building is being requested from for a deferral in the development agreement until mission meets Tuesday the pro- hearings and trials. The judges the Knox County Commission. The delay request we get the report back,” he said Thursday. posal from Sheriff Tim Spangler would hear cases via virtual trials has been added to the commission’s work ses- “They had conversations with Mr. (Phillip) for a $1.5 million metal court- and not need to travel to the jail sion agenda for Tuesday. Normally the commis- Welker this week, but we haven’t seen the report room will be up for consideration. for the events. Spangler said all sion meets on the third Monday of each month yet, and we didn’t want to give it to commission The sheriff has said that the of the judges approve the idea. but that day is a national holiday, Presidents Day. at the last minute,” Caldwell said. Welker is the facility, to be built at the Rogers Vendors would apparently Finance Director Chris Caldwell responded to Nashville developer. E. Wilson Detention Facility on bid on the construction and the Knoxville Focus questions about the addition to The Focus also asked several Knox County Maloneyville Road, would be a sheriff’s office would complete the agenda, including whether or not the $6 mil- Commissioners about the addition to the agenda pre-engineered 5000-square the interior. The agenda item lion agreement is being revised or if the sale of and Chairman Larsen Jay replied, “My under- foot building with six video court- includes the language: “Knox the historic building is in jeopardy. standing is the third-party (MuniCap) review of the rooms and six holding areas. “It’s nothing like that, just a timing issue with PILOT terms, payment, agreement, etc. is not yet The facility would save the Continued on page 6 the third party review. MuniCap, third party Continue on page 2 Call if you can, text if you cannot COVID-19 cases down Knox County 911 announced Friday that “Text to 911” – a texting option for those who need it in Knox County in case of an emergency – is now available in our By Mike Steely community. Senior Writer March 4. Texting 911 should only be used in emergency [email protected] Two teachers took part in the situations when placing a call is not possible. For board’s public forum Wednes- example, when a caller is deaf, hard of hearing, The number of COVID-19 day, urging the board to con- speech impaired, or when speaking out loud would cases locally and statewide tinue to regulate local COVID- put the caller in danger. seems to be easing up although 19 precautions. Although the If there is an emergency and you are unable to the number of deaths local- school system falls under state call, remember these steps: ly remain high. This welcome and not local rules, the teachers • Do not text and drive trend may see Tennessee’s gov- pleaded the public mask man-

• Text in simple language, without using PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. ernor ease up on regulations. date remain in effect because it abbreviations The question before the Knox helps inside classrooms. • Be prepared to answer questions and Tennessee Senator Becky Duncan Massey and state County Board of Health now is Health Director Dr. Martha follow instructions from the 911 operator Representative Eddie Mannis spoke at Friday’s how to adjust should the gover- Buchanan, in her report to the “Our team is excited to offer “Text to 911” ser- E911 press conference, both in support of an effort nor change the state plans on Board, noted that while the vices to our community,” said Brad Anders, execu- to make 911 texting available statewide. The texting February 27. The board’s next number of cases and hospital- tive director of Knox 911. “We are proud that we to 911 will help deaf people and anyone else espe- meeting is on February 24 and izations seem to be lower, the can better keep our community safe and provide cially in times like abductions, domestic violence, Attorney David Sanders is look- number of COVID-19 deaths is more options for them to contact emergency ser- or school shootings. ing into what may happen to averaging five per day. She said vices when they need help.” the board’s powers if the state testing is showing 26 cases per Molly Anderson, a Family Engagement Specialist contact 911 in case of an emergency,” she said. eases up on regulations. 100,000 population and a new with ARC of Tennessee, agreed. “texting 911 can save lives.” In the meantime, the Board case rate of those tested was “For the deaf and hard of hearing communities, Officials stress that voice calls are still the best of Health has extended the 13.4% over the last week. The people with speech disabilities, and people in med- and fastest way to contact 911 operators. They mandatory mask mandate, board is hoping for a 10% posi- ical situations who cannot verbally communicate, also want to remind folks that abusing or pranking social gathering limits, and 11 tive result rate or less. texting 911 will be a helpful alternative way to 911 is against the law and very dangerous p.m. restaurant and bar until Continue on page 6

120 B Lynnwood Dr. Knoxville, Tn. 37918 Thinking of Buying or Selling? Contact Deborah Hill-Hobby, Affiliate Broker 865/207-5587 Mobile 865/770-4030 Office PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus February 15, 2021 Today’s liberals oppose free speech From a distance been used to try to make Many have said that if Tucker Carlson’s program, Sens. Josh Hawley and Ted Many people have said Publisher’s Positions even moderately conserva- you truly believe in free agreed saying that Demo- Cruz, graduates of Yale and for years that there is less tive people appear to be on speech, you have to allow crats believe “that if you Harvard Law Schools, be free speech on college and the far right and thus guilty even speech that you hate disagree with their ortho- disbarred simply for ques- university campuses than of McCarthyism. or speech with which you doxies and their consen- tioning the presidential in any other part of society. Today there is a very dan- strongly disagree. sus, you are a threat and election. Sen. McCarthy had gerous reverse McCarthy- Glenn Greenwald, a lib- a danger.” Sen. Hawley even had almost no real power. Much ism going on against con- eral investigative journal- He added that they are a book contract cancelled of what he said about com- servatives. ist, said recently that Dem- trying to “silence everyone by one of the largest book munism was true, but many This past weekend NPR ocrats today “believe that that disagrees with them, publishers, and 1,000 who of his specific charges By John J. Duncan Jr. had a leftist radical on they are the party of sci- the very hallmark, the epit- work for the book industry could not be proven. [email protected] expressing his hope that ence and rationality and ome of the fascism they demanded that no books He was censored by a big business would stop the only way to disagree claim to be fighting but in by any Trump administra- 67-22 vote in a Democrat- Sen. Joseph McCarthy advertising on the Fox Net- with them is you are either reality, they embody.” tion officials be published. ic Senate on Dec. 4, 1954. died in 1957, but the term work so it would have to go a deranged conspiracy the- Professor Bradley Hart Untold thousands have He died, a broken man, of associated with his name off the air. orist or exhibitionist, some- of California State Univer- had their accounts can- – McCarthyism – has lived There are already many one who is engaged in crim- sity, writing about Germany celled, restricted, or tem- alcoholism, 2 ½ years later on. liberals urging that Tucker inal conduct or terrorism.” after the Nazis took over, porarily banned, and Parlor at the age of 48. Since the 1950s, this Carlson be taken off Speaking of terrorism, said “open discussion of destroyed, by the billion- Unlike McCarthy, the big term has generally been because he has been so Mark Steyn, guest host- politics, unless obviously aire owner-rulers of Twit- tech, big media, big govern- used by those on the left outspoken against high ing on the Rush Limbaugh supportive of the regime, ter, Facebook, and Google. ment combine of today has to mean an untrue or great- tech, left-wing billionaires. program, said the left has was dangerous if not out of Columnists in sever- very real power. ly exaggerated charge of Lou Dobbs lost his pro- “invented a domestic ter- the question.” al very large newspapers The left-wing McCarthy- communism or socialism gram making it very obvi- rorism threat that does not In the last several weeks, have urged that former ism going on now is very made by someone on the ous that many liberals do exist but is breathtaking in almost 6,000 lawyers, law Trump officials not be hired dangerous to every free- right. not really believe in free its audacity.” professors, and law stu- by major corporations, the dom we have always held It has almost always speech. Glenn Greenwald, on dents demanded that modern-day blacklists. dear in this country. Ethics complaint Walker Springs development rejected By Mike Steely require run-off holding basins and detached accessory structure Senior Writer against Commission [email protected] possibly even water injection into from 18 to 45 feet and was on the ground, the council discussed appeal from a decision by the flooding in the area. One council department of Plans, Review Chair Jay dismissed The second attempt to develop member said the flooding issue and Building Inspections. 15 acres next to St. Andrews has been neglected for two By Mike Steely The agenda listed 10 members Senior Writer subdivision failed Tuesday evening decades. Another member said [email protected] when the Knoxville City Council that even with a possible flooding of the Knoxville Police Department voted 5-4 against the proposal. problem a property owner has retiring along with six Fire In a brief meeting of the The request narrowly passed the right to develop there. Department employees. Chief Eve Knox County Ethics Com- Knoxville-Knox County Planning The motion to approve, by Thomas said there are currently mittee Wednesday morn- in an 8-6 vote. The zoning Councilwoman Janet Testerman 62 positions open in the police ing a complaint by Andrew change would have changed the and seconded by Seema Singh, department but added that 20 Flores against Knox County property at 8300 East Walker failed with Testerman, Singh, new recruits would be graduating Commission Chairman Springs Lane from an Office Lynne Fugate and Tommy last week. She said that the Larsen Jay was dismissed Park designation to a RN-5, Smith supporting the change. upcoming March recruitment with little discussion. General Residential, category. Voting against the change Flores, a longtime oppo- But the local homeowners were Charles Thomas, Gwen class has 53 applicants and she nent of the Board of Health, Ethics Chairman Mi- association and the West Hills McKenzie, Amelia Parker, Lauren applauded the council’s action charged that Jay had used chael Covington oversaw Neighborhood spoke against it Rider and Andrew Roberto. two years ago to increase funding his own money to purchase a dismissal of a complaint and noted an opposition petition In another zoning matter, an of the recruitment efforts. 2,000 snack bags and against Knox Commis- signed by 2,500 residents. 8-1 vote approved an appeal The council also approved an sion Chairman Larsen Jay donated them to health The applicant, The Offices at St. made by Acres Kingston Pike agreement with the Community Wednesday. The complaint care workers. Jay respond- Andrews LLC, was represented by T5 LLC to change the zoning at Action Committee for $25,000 ed that he had raised the was found to contain no Taylor Forrester, who requested 8002 Kingston Pike from General in federal grants for Mobile funds online from individ- plausible violation. approval for the construction Commercial, CG-3, to CG-1. The Meals/Public Service as part uals and organizations. of nine apartment buildings. matter failed a Planning vote, Flores then claimed the Buuck spoke of Local residents said the large 7-6. The approval would permit of the COVID-19 funding. Also funds came from support- the political nature of development would hurt property the building of two businesses, approved was an agreement with ers of the Board of Health. complaints to the ethics values, increase traffic, and add Scooter’s Coffee and Take 5 Oil Knoxville Leadership Foundation Jay said it is unfortunate committee, referring to children to the school system. Change, there. The main issue and Compassion Coalition to that basic kindness could complaints against two But the largest and most for the drive-through businesses add an additional $80,000 in become political. Knox County mayoral effective argument was the was the access off the busy federal funds for the Housing Flores filed an amended candidates following a potential for adding to the existing street. Councilman Tommy Assistance Fund. Chris Marin, complaint the day before Republican primary when flooding problem there. Seven Smith was the lone “No” vote. founder and president of the the ethics committee that seat was won by only members of the council visited In other action a request foundation, told the council, “The meeting but Knox County 24 votes. the property and walked the to place a 45-foot cross at Law Director David Buuck All complaints of ethics adjacent greenway there. After 4605 Central Avenue Pike was calls just don’t stop from all kinds told the meeting the filing violations first go to the law hearing that any development postponed for two weeks in order of people.” He said the COVID- was only a “restatement of director’s office and, once there, including a previous Office to iron out the details. The request 19 pandemic has “a devastating the complaint” and noted reviewed, are sent on to Park request that fizzled, would was to increase the height of a impact on lower income families.” that having a suspicion the ethics committee for of an impropriety is not consideration. evidence. He said the The Flores complaint complaint was “not enough comes at a time when to pursue.” the Knox County Com- Delay in AJ Building sale requested Ethics member Perry mission’s “Committee on Cont. from page 1 PILOT tax deferment, will administration offices will eliminate the hotel rooms Beal said the Flores Committees” is consider- complete and as such they not produce any revenue be relocated to the TVA but build the apartments charges showed “no ing if the Ethics Committee needed more time and is for the county for years. East Tower in an agree- so they could be converted plausible violation” and is necessary. Ethics Chair- being deferred till April.” In an update to commis- ment between the city, to hotel rooms. was Flores’ opinion only. man Michael Covington Jay forwarded a copy of the sioners from the mayor’s TVA, and the University of BNA is also requesting “It’s like smoke, you can’t has responded to that in resolution sent to commis- office said the following: Tennessee. get your arms around it,” he defense of the group. sion members that is not “On the legislative front, The final sales agree- an in lieu of taxes break said. Current members on yet on the agenda. we are seeking to defer ment with BNA Associ- for the project and that Buuck told the the committee include Another commissioner a vote on the PILOT pay- ates was approved by the request is apparently meeting that Flores Covington, Beal, Stephens, replied they had not been ment for the Andrew John- commission in Decem- being reviewed by Muni- made accusations and Kim Frazier, Daryl Arnold, informed of the addition son Hotel building for thirty ber. The deal goes back to Cap inc., a public financ- assumptions and did not Mary Linda Schwarzbart, to the agenda and anoth- to sixty days because the 2017 when BNA came in ing consulting firm. present a valid complaint. Virginia Anagnost, Rusty er commissioner told The third party review has not as the low bidder and pro- Several controversies He called for the committee Goddard and Byron Wood. Focus that several com- yet been completed.” posed a $43 million reno- have surrounded the BNA to dismiss it. Non-voting members missioners have con- The Andrew Johnson vation that would include deal including the building Ethics member Billy include Carleton Bryant, cerns about continuing Building, originally a hotel retail space, a hotel, and Stephens made the motion Marcus Kennedy and the agreement to sell the and once the tallest build- apartments. The compa- having an estimated insur- to dismiss and it passed Commissioner Courtney AJ Building. The concern ing in the city, has been the ny had difficulty raising ance value of about $15 on a verbal vote with no Durrett. is that the latest purchase home of the Knox County the investment money and million but selling for $6 objection. agreement, with a TIFF or School System. Those came back with a plan to million.

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Submissions for the paper are on a space available basis and PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus February 15, 2021 February 15, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A3 Publisher’s Positions to being appointed adminis- all the hard work Cliff Rod- had to tearfully break the an unnecessary append- dealing with an entirely dif- trator of elections in partic- gers has done on behalf of news almost 1,000 doses age, especially when the ferent strain of the virus ular or the Republican party Republicans or the GOP. of the COVID-19 vaccine County mayor is responsi- before everybody is even in general, he’s managed What I do know is Cliff Rod- were simply thrown away ble for selecting the Direc- vaccinated for the current to keep it a secret lo these gers has spent a lifetime by mistake. tor. The mayor is directly virus, God forbid. Anthony many years. I don’t know eating out of the Republi- We’re all human beings accountable to the people Fauci is already saying that of a blessed thing Cliff has can trough. and human beings are who elected him, while the may very well be the case done for any Republican or That little piggy has prone to make mistakes. director is accountable to next month. the party which bestowed gorged himself at the GOP’s We all have and we will the board while appoint- One South Carolina honors and good paying trough and if any elected or all likely continue to do ed by the mayor. One can jobs on him. To be fair, I’m appointed Republican has so. Still, the loss under- argue that adds a layer of mayor, frustrated with his sure Cliff would say he was done less for his party or scores some troubling and protection against political own government’s ineffi- By Steve Hunley, a federal employee for a its candidates, that individ- fundamental problems. hires in a post that should ciency at organizing a drive Publisher long time and couldn’t par- ual could only be a Demo- There are going to be the be, above any other, non- thru vaccine experience [email protected] ticipate in politics and cer- crat. Now that Cliff can col- folks locally who have lost political. Yet one can also called on a true expert: the tainly couldn’t do so while lect his pensions from the family members or friends argue equally well it can manager of a local Chik- This Little Piggy… administrator of the Knox offices bestowed upon him to the virus and are hurt insulate an incompetent fil-A. The drive thru had County Election Commis- by his former party, he’s and upset, who are going Director as well. been hopelessly backed Cliff Rodgers, former sion. become a Democrat or an to be outraged by this mis- Let me be very, very up before the mayor called administrator of elections Now Cliff Rodgers has Independent. As a news take. There are the folks clear. I have never been on the team from Chik-fil-A for Knox County, has under- cried he can no longer flash, that rates right up who don’t like masks who critical of Dr. Buchanan to execute their own spe- whelmed anyone who hap- call himself a Republican, there with the news Nancy are going to use this oppor- in this paper. I am NOT cial brand of efficiency in pened to see the hardly but identifies as a Demo- Pelosi has had a facelift. tunity to remind our elect- saying I believe her to be moving people through and earth shattering news he crat. That has allowed the Cliff Rodgers is the little ed officials Dr. Buchanan an incompetent public offi- delivering product. has left the Republican local Democratic party to piggy that went wee, wee, refused to discuss contract cial. From all I can tell, The government folks party. Rodgers is an attor- send out a fund raising wee, all the way home. tracing in her own case she appears to be a good ney, but as far as I know, email to turn Knox County when she contracted the doctor; as to whether or were so overwhelmed the never practiced law or it “blue” after pointing to the They Went That-a virus. Folks tend to right- not she is a fine administra- computer system crashed was so long ago I was still “prominent” Republican ly be a bit peevish with the tor, I honestly don’t know. while trying to handle the a child. Rodgers was clerk party. What prominent Way… “it’s okay for me but not for A former director of the registrations. Manager to the late federal Judge Republicans? If the Dem- Regular readers of the thee” way of doing things. health department, Mark Jerry Walkowiak pinpoint- James Jarvis, a Republi- ocrats think Cliff Rodgers Publisher’s Position in Those same zealots are Jones, was an exceptionally ed the problem quickly can. Eventually, Cliff was is a prominent Republican this newspaper will recall going to point to incom- good public official. He was and precisely. Walkowiak hired as the administrator they are much mistaken. I have often expressed my petence inside the Health not a doctor, but he was a donated his time and expe- of elections by the Knox Go to the nearest Walmart dismay where only in the Department and there’s very fine administrator. rience to help out his com- County Election Commis- and ask the first 25 people school system is a teach- no getting around the fact Distribution of the vac- munity and neighbors. The sion. The administrator of you meet who Cliff Rodgers er or former principal also it sure does tarnish all the cine is a critical thing and Chik-fil-A manager and his elections is actually a par- is if you don’t believe me. qualified to be the Director halos at the Knox County the longer it takes, the team of volunteers reduced tisan one inasmuch as the Now in good conscience, of Transportation or Grand Health Department. worse off we will be. There the government’s waiting first qualification to hold Cliff says he can’t bear the Poohbah of Nutrition. It’s bound to affect the is certainly the appearance time of hours to a mere 15 the office is one must be a burden of the Republicans Which brings us to the Knox debate surrounding the the health department is Republican. being the party of Trump. County Health Department. County Commission’s ongo- unorganized at a critical minutes. So Cliff Rodgers was Still, he was collecting a Being a fine doctor doesn’t ing frustration with the juncture and there needs That demonstrated yet gifted with an important fine salary through most of necessarily make one a Health Department’s Board to be a centralized informa- again, government doesn’t post and a nice big salary by the Trump presidency and mighty good administra- of Directors. It also reinforc- tion distribution point. That always do everything well, the Republican party. Now, never uttered a word. tor. That appears to be es the argument of those, likely should be the health but fortunately that local if Cliff has done anything In fact, I don’t know of the case with Dr. Martha including this newspaper, department. mayor knew just who to for any GOP candidate prior anyone who can attest to Buchanan. Dr. Buchanan who believe the board is It looks like we may be call. Remembering Knox Place Names: Byington or Karns? By Mike Steely Sawyer’s Fort for John and promoting the L&N rail- Senior Writer [email protected] Sawyer, a Revolutionary road to serve the area. He Tennesseeans War veteran. The railroad started a store at the inter- Many names of places in station there named the section of what became the Knox County have changed community “Floyd.” Devel- Byington-Solway Road and over the years and that can oper Corryton Woodbury the little rural town became on President’s be confusing to residents purchased and developed known as Byington for the and newcomers. Gibbs, for the community which is train depot that was estab- instance, is also called Har- now Corryton. The branch lished there. Day bison Crossroads by some library there, beside the rail- He was instrumental in By Mike Steely folks. That former title is road tracks, is built like to the promotion and building Senior Writer C., while his father was for American Revolutionary resemble a depot. of the Solway Bridge, a 772- [email protected] a Tennessee Congress- War veteran James Harbi- The Carter community foot long concrete bridge, Our state has played an man and later U.S. Sena- son. Many people still refer Moses Brownlow Byington is named for the Paschal which was replaced in 1975 odd place in presidential tor. Gore served as vice to the intersection of Taze- was a moving force in what Carter family which settled with the current four-lane politics. While Tennes- president under Presi- well Pike and East Emory is now the Karns communi- the area and built a mill and bridge crossing the river at see claims three presi- dent Bill Clinton. Road there as Harbison ty. He operated the first post a store there. the north end of the Pellis- dents, none were born Senator Estes Kefau- Crossroads. office there, had a store, Many people still refer sippi Parkway. The corner here. We’ve also had ver sought the Demo- Knoxville was originally and promoted the area in- to Karns as Byington, and stone of the original bridge Tennessean candidates cratic nomination but known as White’s Fort and cluding building the Solway for good reason. The grow- is in the Oak Ridge Library. in national primaries and lost to Adlai Stevenson, is named for George Wash- Bridge. ing community along Oak Moses Byington is buried the presidential races but who also lost but carried ington’s Secretary of War, Ridge Highway began when in the Beaver Ridge Ceme- none were elected. Kefauver as his vice pres- Henry Knox. Knox County independent town although pioneer Moses Brownlow tery. He has many descen- Andrew Jackson, whose idential nominee. Kefau- was part of the Southwest it is not incorporated. Byington moved there from dants in our area. home is at The Hermit- ver was born in Madison- Territory before statehood. Fountain City was origi- McMinn County. He attend- The community kept the age near Nashville, was ville, Tn., where his father Farragut, Knox County’s nally Adair’s Fort or Station. ed Wesleyan College of name of Beaver Ridge/ born in South Carolina ran a hardware store and newest town, was original- The town was unincorporat- Athens, Tn., where he met Byington until 1950 when and was elected while a served as mayor. ly called Campbell Station, ed until taken in by a grow- and married Amanda Fox. the citizens voted to change resident of the Volunteer Another presidential for the family that settled ing Knoxville. Halls is still Byington’s brief years of the name to Karns, in honor State. Andrew Johnson, oddity from our state was there before the Civil War. referred to as Halls Cross- life saw him active in the of the county’s first superin- who replaced Abraham Governor Sam Houston. The homestead still stands roads for the family who progress and growth of the tendent of public education, Lincoln after the assas- He resigned that posi- along Kingston Pike there. settled the community. area, serving on the Knox Thomas Conner Karns. sination, was born in tion, moved to Mexican Powell was originally Corryton was originally County Court for 24 years, North Carolina and was Texas, oversaw the revo- known as Menifee’s Fort, not re-elected after an lution, and then served named for founder John unsuccessful impeach- as president of the Inde- Menifee. It then was known ment. Johnson later was pendent State of Texas as Powell Station and, elected back to the U. S. and then governor when today, simply as Powell. Senate where he served it became a state. Powell is known as an after being president. 2014 Porsche Cayenne S AWD, Clean! $22,990 James K. Polk was also born in North Carolina 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum 4x4 Loaded $36,990 and lived in Columbia, Tn. 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum 4x4, Loaded $46,990 Presidential candi- 2012 Nissan Pathfinder Silver 4x4, V6 $12,450 dates from our state include Senator Hugh 2013 Lincoln MRX Leather, Roof, Clean! $11,990 Lawson White, son of 2013 Mazda 3i Touring 80K Miles $8,990 Knoxville’s founder 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5S Runs great! $4,500 James White, who ran for president but failed. Also take advantage of our Quicklane Tire and Auto Center - No Appointment Needed! CANCELED He had fallen out of favor with Andrew Jackson and lost to Martin Van Buren. White, despite his roots in Knox County, was another candidate born in North Carolina. Al Gore Jr. ran for pres- ident against George W. Bush and lost. Gore was another potential presi- dent not born in the state but in Washington, D. PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus February 15, 2021 February, the Month for Heart Health Checkups By Ralphine Major [email protected] After three days in the hos- this vital organ that sus- It was a long night on pital, mother was released. tains life and see a health that Palm Sunday, April Slight complications care provider if any alarm- Picture of 1, 2007. Our mother suf- required another quick trip ing symptoms occur. Hope- Wayne, Juanita fered a heart attack after to the hospital a few days fully, there will always be (our mother), experiencing nausea and later. During her recovery, a “Dr. McCoy” on call for and Ralphine cold sweats. My broth- Dr. Kyle McCoy, her cardi- anyone who needs emer- Major at the 2019 Grainger er and I sat in the waiting ologist, stressed the impor- gency heart health care. room for hours while the tance of cardiac rehab and County Tomato doctors put stents in to a low-sodium/low-fat diet. Festival months Words of Faith: The open the blocked artery. That was nearly 14 years before the scripture from the Book Then, it was more waiting ago, and our mother has COVID-19 through the early morning experienced no other heart of Psalms has long been pandemic hours as her recovery pro- problems since. a favorite and was quoted began, courtesy cess began. Looking back, Heart disease is still one in my first column 10 years of Steve Ellis, I remember sitting in the of our nation’s greatest ago. It remains a favorite Light House waiting room watching Pat enemies, though treatment verse today. I hope you are Studio. Summit’s Lady Vols. They for this killer has come a blessed by Psalm 46:10 won the national champi- long way. It is important (KJV): “Be still, and know onship a few days later. that all of us take care of that I am God.”

Lack of skill costs ‘I take the Fifth’ from bar owners in curfew hearings I’m sitting in 310 during our By Mike Steely the waiting room first years of mar- Senior Writer open” with no mention on the cita- Hearing Officer declines to assess of a car dealer- riage, and I decid- [email protected] tions about beer drinking inside fines for any instances of violation ship this morning. ed to change the beyond the curfew. by the Permittee. Pursuant to Sec- No, I’m not look- oil in the vehicle The main response from bars That was disputed by most of the tion 4-89 of the City Code, your Hear- ing to buy a new, before driving facing curfew violation hearings officers appearing before Hearing ing Officer taxes the costs of this or even a used, to my brother’s seems to be “I take the fifth amend- Officer Gerald Gulley. Gulley asked vehicle. Instead, home in Powell ment” on advice from their attor- the beer enforcement officer, Sgt. matter to and against the Permittee, it’s oil change Valley. I had no ney. That was the go-to reply from John Coward, if he had notified the including reimbursement to the City time for my wife’s ramps, a fact that Billiards and Brews owner Richard state of the alleged curfew viola- of Knoxville for fees paid to the court car, I always wait By Joe Rector made reaching Lawhorn when asked, repeatedly, tions and Coward replied he had. reporter and the hearing officer. for a coupon to [email protected] the oil pan plug about breaking curfew 18 times. The state then removed the liquor He ruled requiring the owner to pop up to find the and oil filter more The 1 p.m. hearing last Tues- license. pay per violation is “likely an exer- best deals for these kinds of difficult. Still, I managed to day lasted well into the evening as Board of Health member Dr. Pat- cise in futility.” basic services. The sad fact complete both tasks. I put details of the charges were intro- rick O’Brien told the hearing that Gulley decided even with the is that I never learned the on the new filter and poured duced. the regulations mandate closing owner evading questions by “taking skills necessary to perform in the oil. My pride swelled City Attorney Alyson Dyer called at curfew except for drive-through, these types of things. Oh, over having succeeded. I multiple city police officers as wit- delivery and carry out business. the fifth,” the evidence presented I’ve tried to fix things before, hopped in the car, backed nesses and quizzed Lawhorn about He referred to the spike in COVID- was enough to prove guilt. but as you might imagine, it out of the garage and eye- the 18 curfew violations, the shoot- 19 cases and 500 deaths. Attorney Gulley revoked the license “imme- things didn’t work well. balled a puddle of fresh oil ing death in the parking lot, and the Owens suggested the board’s curfew diately” and directed Billiards and Jim and I drove an old ‘54 oozing across the garage employee hours he filed with the regulation implied no alcohol service Brews to “pay the costs incurred in Chevy that had already gone floor. To my shame, I real- city. Several officers testified they but not to close. this matter.” The city had asked for through both parents and an ized I’d forgotten to replace saw beer bottles and pitchers on the O’Brien said that for bars and res- a suspension for 90 days and fines older brother. I loved that car the plug in the pan. tables in the bar after curfew and taurants serving beer, the closings for each offense but Gulley went and wish I could afford to Over the years, I’ve tried issued citations. at curfew “was our intent all along.” buy another one. On occa- to work on my lawnmowers. The bar has already lost its liquor In his decision issued Wednes- beyond the suspension request and sion, I ran up against some The same thing always hap- license from the state and Lawhorn’s day Gulley wrote, “Given the sever- suspended the license without a problems and tried to fix pens with them as with cars. attorney, Rick Owens, noted the bar ity of the sanction of revocation of renewal for 10 years, with no fine them to save a few bucks. A couple of weeks ago, I was cited several times “for being the Permittee’s beer permit, your for the various offences. On one rainy trip from Knox- replaced the pinion steering ville back to Tennessee Tech gear on a lawn tractor. Hours in Cookeville, the windshield of labor went into a job that wipers malfunctioned. They shouldn’t have taken longer County property tax rate has were vacuum wipers, which than half an hour. When I meant they worked depend- finished, the gear and plate ing on how the gas pedal weren’t aligned evenly, so was pushed. Around Crab the turning radius in one not increased in over 20 years By Mike Steely Orchard, the darn things direction was much small- Senior Writer and cannot increase. The growth,” Caldwell told internet sales. The school wouldn’t move. A leak had er than the other direction. [email protected] property evaluations are the virtual meeting but system gets about 72% of developed in the vacuum I later discovered that the set every four or five years agreed that while the indi- the revenue from these line. I drove down I-40 with wheels had to be offset to How has Knox County’s and next year is the next vidual tax rate remains taxes. my head out the window so install the thing. property tax rate actually evaluation time. low, the costs of services The meeting also saw a that I could see the road. If I had my time to do decreased over the past The “healthy growth” the county delivers to res- discussion of the county With no idea of how to fix over, I would take an auto twenty years while county in county revenue, as idents is increasing each debt, the school revenue the thing, I drove only during mechanics class, a small revenues are up? Finance Caldwell explained, is year. Chairman Larsen and expenses, and general clear skies until a mechanic engines class, and a con- Director Chris Caldwell based on property and Jay noted that the county financial matters. Caldwell could fix the problem. struction class. The money explained the apparent sales tax growth, includ- maintains about 2,000 said that an increase in The water pump went out I could have saved would conflict to the Knox County ing the Amazon internet miles of road with more population will also see an on the vehicle another time. have been in the thousands. Commissioners during a sales taxes that return to being added each year increase in local sales tax My friends all told me how Parents, I don’t care if your Chairman’s Briefing last the county. The property and has been using about revenue. easy it was to replace it, and children are geniuses who week. tax revenue increase is $6 million per year in local the concept seemed simple are headed to prestigious Caldwell said the current credited to new residents, and state funds for upkeep Caldwell said the prop- enough. The problem was colleges. Insist that they property tax rate is $2.12 new construction and new and paving. erty tax rate is “likely the having the correct tools to do take some of these voca- per $100 of assessed homes. Caldwell said the county lowest in metro govern- the job. I spent several days tional classes so that they value and has been for four Of the $2.12 rate of receives about $270 mil- ment history.” trying to get the tools so that aren’t as lacking as I am. In years. A state law forbids appraised value, 89¢ go to lion from property taxes Other sources of local I could buy a new one. I’m the end, having those skills the rate to increase based the county’s general funds, and $170 from sales taxes revenue for the county not sure who installed the will save them, and possibly on appraisal. As a per- 80¢ to schools and 43¢ go and expects the sales includes the local wheel new pump, but it wasn’t me. you, thousands of dollars. son’s property increases to retiring county debt. tax revenue could go to tax, hotel-motel taxes and Amy and I owned a Datsun in value the rate fluctuates “We’ve always had $190 million thanks to the court fees. LAST WILL & TESTAMENT Masking policy MAKE YOUR Continued from page 1 and he said that this is not the time to let stage. our guard down.” All students must wear masks with the Owen noted that teachers in her survey WILL TODAY exceptions of those who play wind instru- had similar opinions. Have you made your prep- ments. Those students must wear face cov- As for KCS Superintendent Bob Thomas arations for your ultimate erings when not playing. Wind instruments he said that all current protocols have demise? Have you been are also now equipped with bell covers for worked and helped schools stay open. putting off doing your further precautions “The policy works,” he said. “We had 75 After an extended discussion, the board days of school (out of 80 instructional days preparing your Last Will & determined that no policy change would in the fall), and this semester, we’ve only Testament? occur. The board did, however, leave the canceled two days and those were inclem- For a limited time only, door open to re-open the issue at a later ent weather,” Thomas said. “Not that we we are offering an estate date. had any really inclement weather. But a pair of board members, Daniel “But our policy works and I think that our CALL NOW: (865) 888-4411 planning package complete Watson and Jennifer Owen took time to teachers and staff have done a phenome- with a Last Will & TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE PACKAGE BY MAIL TO FILL OUT TO survey performing arts teachers, including nal job. “Like (Watson), I can’t wait to get rid Testament, Durable Power band, chorus and orchestra instructors. of our masks. We can do it together.” PREPARE YOUR ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS of Attorney for Health Both said that the teachers who respond- The board also approved the Elevate INCLUDING: Care and a Living Will. ed were in favor of the current policy, despite Program to help students with substance opposition from parents. abuse problems. The program is a part- ☐ LAST WILL & TESTAMENT CALL US FOR ALL “One band director that I spoke to said nership between the school system, Knox ☐ DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY YOUR ESTATE that no mask equals no band,” Watson said. County, the Boyd Foundation and the Helen FOR HEALTH CARE AND “Personally, I can’t wait for the day that I can Ross McNabb Center. PLANNING NEEDS : ☐ LIVING WILL start a bonfire and burn every mask that I The program, which is set to be imple- CONSERVATORSHIPS & ever bought, but I spoke to Joe Childs, the mented this fall, passed unanimously with- COMPLETED FOR $500 PROBATE Chief Medical Officer at Children’s Hospital out discussion. PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus February 15, 2021 February 15, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A5 February, the Month for Heart Health Checkups Carroll Reece Tennessee’s ‘Mr. Republican’ Pages from the Past attention to his business and many Democrats interests, telling his listen- were swept out of office ers he would devote all his by the GOP tidal wave. It time and energies to serv- was the first election in ing in Congress. “There is which women could cast no reason why I should lose their votes for candidates touch with the people from up and down the ballot. whom I sprang, when I am Warren G. Harding carried elected to office,” Reece the Volunteer State in the said. “Whatever office is presidential race, while Alf held, the powers of it are A. Taylor defeated incum- from the people, and if I do bent A. H. Roberts for gov- not render as much service ernor. Congressmen John By Ray Hill in two years as Sells has in A. Moon of Chattanooga 10, I will not seek reelec- and Cordell Hull, both of [email protected] tion.” whom had opposed suf- The late Howard H. Baker personality. Carroll Reece had actu- frage for women, lost to Jr., the first Republican Reece’s campaign fea- ally gone to the office of GOP candidates. ever to be popularly elect- tured a picture of the young Congressman Sells before Gordon Browning, stub- ed to the United States candidate wearing his uni- announcing his candidacy born and irrepressible, Senate from Tennessee, form, much to the chagrin to visit. It was during the made a determined bid has a great claim to being of Congressman Sells. Tazewell debate Reece for Congress once again labeled “Mr. Republican” Sells snorted there was no described his initial conver- in 1922 and defeat- for the modern era. Yet way he could lose to a can- sation with Sam R. Sells. ed yet another incum- Brazilla Carroll Reece of didate who had not lived in “Before I made the bent, toppling Lon Scott Johnson City may have a the district for years; after announcement of my can- and remained in the U. better claim to being “Mr. a decade of service, Sells didacy, I met Mr. Sells on S. House of Representa- Republican” for Tennes- felt confident he would the street in Johnson City tives for 12 years before see during a time when be renominated. Carroll with one whom I thought leaving to make an unsuc- the GOP was distinctly the Reece campaigned on the at that time was a mutual cessful race for the U. S. minority party in the Volun- theme ten years in Con- friend,” Carroll Reece relat- Senate. Browning served teer State. Like his succes- gress should be enough ed to his audience. “After PHOTO FROM THE AUTHOR’S PERSONAL COLLECTION. three terms as governor of sor, James H, “Jimmy” Quil- for any man, a slogan that being introduced, I was A campaign sticker for Congressman Carroll Reece. Tennessee and he and Car- len, Carroll Reece was not would come back to haunt invited into Mr. Sells’ office roll Reece enjoyed parallel an orator. Reece spoke him later. where I presume Mr. Sells’ political careers until 1952. quite slowly and method- During the 1920 cam- henchmen thought some the ballots were counted, experience.” Yet the Daily Reece remained in office ically, which oftentimes paign, newspapers referred wholesome advice should Congressman Sells issued Times pointed out Sells for almost another decade didn’t excite audiences. to the young candidate by be given for the benefit of a statement claiming vic- had “a record that savors after Gordon Browning had Yet Carroll Reece proved his military title, as did the ‘the boy.’ When we were tory. “I am nominated by much of demagogy, hypoc- been consigned to private to be enduringly popular Knoxville Journal and Tri- alone, this is about the a majority of 200 to 300 risy and opportunism” life by Frank Clement. with the people he rep- bune in noting Reece spoke way the interview went. with Claiborne county yet which had given Carroll Once in office, Carroll resented. For one thing, in Bybee, Tennessee in the We both sat down and Mr. to hear from,” Sells crowed. Reece the basis to upset Reece followed the exam- Congressman Reece never local high school auditori- Sells lit a cigar which he “Claiborne will give me the congressman. The ple set by Senator Kenneth stopped campaigning, in or um. The Journal and Tri- stuck in the corner of his a majority of about 400, Daily Times noted the sim- D. McKellar, who stressed out of office. Reece also bune reported, “Lieuten- mouth at an angle of about which will make my lead ilarities between the can- service to constituents. concentrated on provid- ant Reece’s speech was 5 degrees. Then, sticking in the district about 600 didacies of Carroll Reece The McKellar office was the ing excellent constituent somewhat different from his thumb in the armhole to 700. These are abso- and Gordon Browning in first modern congressional services to the people of his former ones, in that of his vest, and looking out lute facts, the statements Tennessee’s Eighth Con- office to emphasize con- upper East Tennessee. he sought to answer the from under his shaggy eye- of Lieut. Reece’s friends to gressional District. stituent service in Tennes- The people in Tennessee’s opening speech of his brows as he looked at me the contrary notwithstand- Browning had challenged see. Carroll Reece adopted First Congressional Dis- opponent which was deliv- and said, ‘Reece, who are ing.” Yet one Johnson City Congressman Thetus W. the same practices as the trict liked and appreciat- ered in Elizabethton a few you?’” newspaper claimed Carroll Sims for the Democrat- McKellar office to go the ed Reece’s efforts. Carroll nights ago…” Reece ques- Doubtless, that brought Reece had been nominat- ic nomination. Sims had extra mile in attempting Reece was elected to Con- tioned why Congressman some laughter and twit- ed by at least 300 votes. been in Congress for twen- to help constituents with gress eighteen times by his Sells had voted to “exempt ters from those gathered The Kingsport Times ty-four years and Browning, problems, large and small. constituents and his career excess profit taxes on cor- in Claiborne County, Car- carried a banner headline like Reece, was a veteran It was a practice contin- spanned forty years. porations.” Sells was a roll Reece continued with in its August 6, 1920 edi- of the First World War. The ued in East Tennessee in Carroll Reece had been successful businessman, the telling of his tale of his tion blaring: “Carroll Reece Chattanooga Daily Times the congressional offices internet sales. The schoolborn in the town of Butler, owning a lumber compa- meeting with Sam R. Sells. Decisively Defeats Sells thought Browning was of Jimmy Quillen, as well as system gets about 72% ofTennessee and was one of ny and other concerns. “Old Goliath showed that in Congressional Race.” “bright, active, progressive Howard Baker, Sr. and John the revenue from these thirteen children of John “Why don’t your congress- same spirit when he came According to the Times, and sound on democratic and Jimmy Duncan. taxes. Isaac and Sarah Maples man and mine in explain- face to face with David,” Reece had won by more principles.” The editorial Congressman Carroll The meeting also saw aReece. B. Carroll Reece ing how much he made in Reece said. “What his atti- than 1300 votes. A day described Gordon Brown- Reece became an insti- discussion of the county worked his way through 1917 and 1918, tell our tude implied was, do you later, the Chattanooga ing as direct and straight- tution inside his own first debt, the school revenue the Watauga Academy and people how much he made think that you can oppose Daily Times noted the suc- forward, with no disposi- Congressional District, and expenses, and general then Carson and Newman in 1919, and why he voted me for this office? He knew cess of veterans in elec- tion to compromise “with but like every officeholder, financial matters. CaldwellCollege. From there, Car- to exempt these excess who I was. Well might he tions all across Tennes- wrong of any kind.” he was not without politi- roll Reece went to New York profits from taxes?” Reece have recalled the days see. “The people appear to Reece would go on to cal enemies or detractors. said that an increase in where he graduated from cried. when my father and mother have taken a great fancy to win the general election in Usually surefooted on polit- population will also see an New York University with The Knoxville Sentinel lived in a log cabin which overseas men in the prima- 1920 while Gordon Brown- ical grounds, Carroll Reece increase in local sales tax honors. Reece made quite reported on the race in sat within the shadow of ry balloting in the state on ing would lose to Repub- made one political miscal- revenue. an impression, as the trust- the First District as grow- his mother’s stately man- Thursday,” the Daily Times lican Lon Scott, who was culation that cost him his Caldwell said the prop-ees of the college noted ing more heated with every sion, and when I came to reported. “Lieut. B. Carroll also a veteran of the World seat in Congress. It was an erty tax rate is “likely the his ability and offered him passing day, dispelling the back door of his house Reece who served his coun- War. 1920 was a Repub- experience he never forgot. lowest in metro govern-a professorship of political “what followers of Sells at peddling butter and eggs. try faithfully, honorably and lican year in Tennessee ment history.” economy. first considered a joke” was He thought he could break with distinguished bravery Other sources of local Standing about five feet now a real race. The Sen- my spirit and that I would during the war with Germa- revenue for the county and nine inches, Carroll tinel acknowledged Carroll sneak away like a whipped ny, appears to have beaten includes the local wheelReece had fought in the Reece had been “compar- cur. ‘You haven’t a chance the veteran politician Sam tax, hotel-motel taxes andFirst World War where he atively unknown until a few to win the nomination,’ he R. Sells for congress in the court fees. earned the Purple Heart, months” before the prima- said. ‘I’m in better shape First district.” The Chatta- the Distinguished Service ry election and the candi- than ever financially to fight nooga Daily Times article Medal, the Distinguished date’s “reputation he made competition, and when illustrated just what a feat Service Cross, and the in the recent world war was I get ready to retire I am Reece had accomplished in Masking policy Croix de Guerre with Palm the first thing to bring him going to name my succes- vanquishing Sam R. Sells, from the French govern- into notice.” sor.’ There was just one who was described as “one Pediatric Consultants ment. After a brief teach- The two candidates for thing my friend overlooked of the bosses of the repub- ing career in New York, Car- the GOP nomination held and that is you can’t disre- lican party in East Tennes- North, Halls and Maynardville roll Reece came home in a joint debate in Tazewell, gard the wishes of a great see” for quite some time. Comprehensive Primary and Subspecialty Health 1920 and ran against Sam Tennessee. It was “court people in things like this.” The Daily Times thought Care For Infants, Children, and Adolescents R. Sells, the sitting con- day” in Tazewell and some When it came his turn Sells “a strong man, too, gressman from Tennes- 500 people in Claiborne to speak, Congressman and a fighter of ability and NOW ACCEPTING NEW see’s First Congressional County gathered to hear Sells did not dispute most PATIENTS AT ALL LOCATIONS District. Sam R. Sells and B. Carroll of what Carroll Reece said When Colonel Grant Reece speak and speak about their first meeting, Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-4:30pm Trent had announced him- they did. Carroll Reece but insisted he had never For an Appointment or Patient self a candidate for Con- spoke for an hour, while insulted the young lieuten- gress, Congressman Sells Congressman Sells spoke ant. Referral, Call Us Today. had sneered he would with- for an hour and 15 min- The notion Carroll draw as a candidate for utes. As might be expect- Reece’s candidacy was During these di cult www.pediatricconsultants.net reelection if “a real soldier” ed, the candidates tossed little more than a joke times, join us every Sunday in person in wanted to run. Colonel the occasional barb back had evaporated by the our sanctuary and on 223-6561 Trent withdrew and Carroll and forth. “Lieutenant time the primary election Facebook Live at 11 a.m. 4005 Fountain Valley Reece emerged as a can- Reece says that he is in approached. The Nash- Wednesday at 7pm: Bible HALLS didate. Sam R. Sells did favor of reducing the high ville Banner reported “the Study and Youth ROC not withdraw and charged cost of living,” Congress- veteran congressman has 3320 New Beverly Church 687-2000 992-9977 his political enemies had man Sells snorted. “Who a bear fight on his hands” Road, Knoxville 100 Tech Center 147 Oakland Lane recruited Reece to run in the name of common and most Republicans Rev. Eddie Sawyer, Pastor NORTH KNOXVILLE MAYNARDVILLE against him. The incum- sense and good judgment inside the First Congres- [email protected] bent seemed to campaign is not?” Reece jabbed Sells sional District thought it 865-546-0001 Dr. David Eakes Dr. Maria Javier Dr. Lynn Baker less on his record than his for paying considerable “will be very close.” As www.NewBeverly.org PAGE A6 The Knoxville Focus February 15, 2021 S & E Properties seeks Planning Commission’s permission to expand By Bill Howard SP (Stream Protection) / A it “is consistent with the du/ac,” Mullins said. “The Protections play in deter- is compatible.” (Agricultural). The proposed surrounding development final density would be deter- mining that number. Commissioner Sandra Residential growth in zoning is LDR (Low Density and the adjacent residen- mined once there was a Said Senior Planner Korbelik asked when the most any city is a given. Residential) / HP (Hillside tial densities, as well as the final engineering done and Michelle Portier: “The tract future traffic generated If one lives in Knoxville, it Protection) & SP (Stream slope analysis.” The slope traffic impact done in this itself is 6.9 acres, and if you from the nearby 117-acre probably wouldn’t take him Protection) / PR (Planned analysis would figure promi- area to see exactly what the multiply that by three units Ball PR would be factored or her long to observe yet Residential), and includes nently in the Commission’s density would be. The dif- per acre that the Applicant into the traffic report. another tract of land under a density of up to four du/ vote. ference in density on this is comfortable with, that’s Said Transportation Engi- construction for houses or ac (dwelling units per acre). This area is transitioning zone for two du/ac that 20 units. At two du/ac neer Tarren Barrett: “We’re apartment complexes. The existing land use is RR. from large, agricultural lots staff is recommending and that’s recommended, that’s not considering traffic from On Thur., Feb. 11, the The staff recommen- to single family residential. the three du/ac that S and E 13 units. other subdivisions because Knoxville-Knox Co. Planning dation was twofold: first, Steep slopes and stream is proposing is three units.” “Mr. Mullins said it only we’re only looking at a point Commission heard a case to deny the Sector Plan protection areas are also “We would ask that amounted to three du addi- of a small land area and a by Applicant S & E Proper- Amendment of LDR in the vicinity. under these circumstanc- tional,” said Graf. small number of trips to this ties, owned by William E., because it “is not in compli- Knoxville lawyer Ben- es, a Sector Plan Amend- “I didn’t misspeak,” said corridor. We only look at the III & Courtney Manrod. The ance with the Rural Area of jamin Mullins spoke on ment would not be needed Mullins. “When the slope entrance to the subdivision request was to rezone a the Knoxville-Knox County behalf of the Applicant. He to go up to three du/ac but analysis is done, if you take of the corridor.” property located at 12041 Growth Policy Plan and the told the Commission that S this be approved at Planned two du upon slope analysis The Commission voted Hardin Valley Rd., west of surrounding development is & E would settle for three Residential at three du/ac,” you get to 1.92 du/ac. If unanimously, first to deny Mission Hill Lane, in Com- consistent with the existing du/ac, rather than the pro- Mullins said. you were to apply that for the LDR Sector Plan. It mission District 6. The size RR / HP / SP land use des- posed four. There was some confu- three du/ac you would get then voted unanimously to of the tract is 6.98 acres. ignation.” “What S and E is offering sion about how many total a different density than approve the PR up to three The current zoning is RR The second staff recom- today is to keep the Sector extra units would be added. that, so it depends on what du/ac. (Rural Residential) / HP mendation was to approve Plan as is, but to rezone Commissioner Dick Graf number it starts with to The next meeting is (Hillside Protection) and PR up to 2 du/ac because the Sector Plan up to three asked what part Hillside what slope analysis shows March 11.

What is a Motion for Default? $1.5 million for sheriff’s Occasionally I will have a potential basically says that the Plaintiff should divorce client call me and say something win by default because the Defendant like, “They told me has not bothered to respond to the law- video courtroom on agenda they would not give suit against them. This actually happens me a divorce, what a whole lot. A large percentage of people Cont. from page 1 EXPO Center just off Clin- owed. The Procurement can I do to leave this sued for credit card, payday loans and County General Sessions ton Highway for vaccines. Department is making the person?” Thankful- medical debt do not bother responding and Criminal Court are in The lease would be with request. It may also accept ly, you do not need to lawsuits against them for these debts. support.” K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. the donation by the Parton the other person’s When a Motion for Default is filed, the Also on the agenda is The Commission may Family for real property for involvement in a Plaintiff must mail a copy of Motion for a request from the Knox also discuss approving a an air quality monitoring case to get a result By Jedidiah Default to the Defendant notifying them County Health Depart- $14 million federal grant station. awarded to you from McKeehan of the Motion and on what court date the ment to lease the former for the Emergency Rental A donation of materials the court, whether attorneyknoxville@ Food City location at 4216 Assistance Program and and repairs at Gibbs Ruri- the case is a divorce motion will be held. gmail.com North Broadway for use as a grant of $50,000 to tan Park valued at about case, a contract dis- Then, if the Defendant does not show a COVID-19 vaccination the health department to $28,000 may be approved pute or a personal injury matter. up for the hearing on the Motion for site. The six-month agree- address “social determi- and Kimley Horn may be How can that be? Particularly in a Default, the Plaintiff is awarded whatev- ment doesn’t have a cost nants of health.” contracted for engineer- divorce case. By law, when you file a law- er they requested in their lawsuit. They estimate yet nor a begin- They may also approve ing and design services for suit, you have to serve the Defendant have just won by default. ning or ending date. Cur- the selling of delinquent the Carter Park ADA com- with a document called a Summons and Courts do not prefer to handle mat- rently the health depart- tax property owned by the pliance program, at a cost a copy of the lawsuit you have filed. The ters through motions for default if they ment has been renting the county for less than taxes estimated at $232,600. service of these documents is usually can avoid it. They would prefer both par- done by a private process server or the ties to a lawsuit appear in court and tell Sheriff’s Department, although you can their sides of the story and then the court also accomplish it by certified mail. can make a ruling. So motions for default COVID-19 cases down in Knox County Once the Defendant is served, the are considered disfavored in court. How- Cont. from page 1 decreased in the Knoxville Dr. Buchanan added to the person who served the Defendant will ever, they allow lawsuits to be resolved region and pointed to the mask mandate require- turn into the court proof that the Defen- even if the person being sued refuses to As of Wednesday Knox number of vaccines being ment saying, “I’m afraid to dant was served. By law, the Defendant participate. County has had 509 given. take the lid off.” has 30 days to file a written Answer with So, yes, you can get a divorce through deaths related to the virus Knox County’s mask On the motions to con- the Court responding to the lawsuit. a motion for default even if the other and there was 2,164 active mandate has been in place tinue the curfew and limit The Defendant cannot say they did not person will not, “give you one.” cases with 70 people hos- since July of last year and social gatherings all the know they were not supposed to respond pitalized. apparently the majority of members voted “Yes” because the Summons that the Defen- Dr. James Shamiyeh told the population is observ- except for Knox County dant receives has this written on the top Jedidiah McKeehan is an attorney his fellow board members ing the mandate when in Mayor Glenn Jacobs, who of the first page. practicing in Knox County and surround- the number of cases in public. continues to oppose those If the Defendant does not file an ing counties. He works in many areas, people 71 years or older “We would not be there local regulations, although Answer with the court within 30 days of including divorce, custody, criminal, and being hospitalized has if not for masks,” he said. he praised the health receiving the paperwork then the Plain- personal injury. Visit attorney-knoxville. department’s effort during tiff (the person who filed the lawsuit), com for more information about this Over two centuries many notable people have been born or the pandemic. can file a Motion for Default. This motion legal issue and other legal issues. lived in our county, from music and movie stars to business and political leaders. Th e Knoxville Focus highlights some of the outstanding individuals who have left their stamp on our history.

CLIFFORD CURRY, JR. Cli ord Curry, Jr. was born in Bearden in 1936 and played in several local music groups. He wrote the classic “Mr. Moon” and worked in Nashville. In 1967 he wrote the classic R&B “She Shot a Hole in My Heart.” He continued to play in the Southeast with his own brand of Carolina Beach Music and was inducted into the Beach Music Hall of fame in 1995. In 1997 Curry recorded an al- bum called “Tennessee R&B Live with Earl Gaines and Roscoe Shelton and joined singer Fay Adams in her number one R&B smash “Shake a Hand.” He died in 2019 at age 79 in Knoxville. brought to you by

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A-E’s Smith wants to Campbell University signee Ke’on Smith took over at quarterback for Austin- succeed on and off the field East when the Roadrunners’ By Steve Williams scholarship papers with Camp- wants to be successful in college somber after the starter suffered The tone of Ke’on Smith’s foot- bell, a NCAA Division I FCS on and off the field. “I want to get injury. a season-ending ball signing ceremony with Camp- member which is located in cen- in and play and then focus on my knee injury in the Cont. on bell University last week had as tral North Carolina about 30 miles academics. I want to graduate in first game last page 2 much to do with academics as from Raleigh, the state’s capitol. college and come back and give year. athletics. The 5-11, 180-pounder to the community.” Austin-East High Principal stepped in and played most of his He said he’s been thinking Nathan Langlois punctuated his senior year at A-E as a replace- about majoring in sports medi- opening remarks with letting ment quarterback but will be a cine. “I just want to stay connect- Ke’on know he wanted an invita- wide receiver for the Fighting ed with sports.” tion to his college graduation and Camels, who play in the Big South Smith got a big dose of dealing that he would be there for it. Conference. with adversity on a 0-10 team at “Graduating from college is In the recruiting process, Ke’on A-E in 2020. The Roadrunners’ what this is really all about,” Lan- was impressed with Campbell’s starting quarterback, sophomore glois said. coaching staff. Leshaud Holloway, suffered a Alvin Armstead, the school’s “When they started recruiting season-ending knee injury in the athletic director, followed up and me, they stayed in touch a lot,” he first game against Webb School. reminded Smith his first priority said. “Every coach has watched All of a sudden, Ke’on was the in college was to be a student- my film and told me they liked it. QB. athlete. “The big thing is to stick “The head coach (Mike Mintor) “Coach threw me in the fire and to it and finish the task.” is a great man. He just made me I had to go with it,” he recalled. “I Many of his Roadrunner team- feel like I was going to be home came in (late in the first half) and mates watched in the school’s again.” that possession we scored.” library Thursday as Smith signed Smith, who has a 2.75 GPA, But the mood at halftime was Central clinches third place with road win in Black Oak Ridge rivalry By Ken Lay A hard-fought road win in the Black Oak Ridge rivalry netted the Central High School boys basket- ball team third place in the District 3-AAA standings and a buy in the upcoming district tournament. It also gave the Bobcats a chance to play together. Something that they and coach Andy Hill don’t take for Halls senior cheerleaders (left to right) are Grace Lawson, granted in the days of the COVID- Abbey Hopkins and Sydney Hollingsworth. 19 pandemic. “We’ve had a lot of postpone- ments and cancellations and we’ve PHOTO BY KEN LAY. had long periods when we haven’t Halls High’s Robbie Miller (5) attempts a shot while Central’s Ahmad Belton Halls cheerleaders played games,” Hill said after Cen- Jr. defends in the Bobcats’ 77-62 District 3-AAA victory over the Red Devils tral nabbed a 77-62 victory over rival Thursday night in Halls. Halls before a spirited crowd at Halls are ‘thankful’ to get High School. “This was a chance to The two rivals slugged through an Moore and post player Ahmad be back together in the gym again.” evenly matched second stanza and Belton Jr. that carried the Bobcats to finish the season But the victory earned the Bob- the ‘Cats had a 37-29 advantage at to victory on this night in hostile ter- By Steve Williams cats (11-7 overall, 8-5 in the district) halftime. ritory. to attend. much more. Halls was able to hang around Moore and Belton Jr. both scored It’s been a “rough Halls, however, won’t And it didn’t come easily for Cen- thanks to its long-range shooting. 27 points. Moore had 16 before season” for Halls High be competing as usual in tral, which has won eight of its last The Red Devils knocked down 10 halftime while Belton Jr. did much School’s cheerleaders, but the TSSAA State Champi- 10 games. 3-point shots, including five over the of his damage after the break as it is ending on a positive onships for Cheer teams “This clinched third place in the first 16 minutes of the contest. he scored 19 over the final 16 min- note. this year, which will be con- victory and having a bye in the first It was a 3-pointer by Luke Simp- utes and seven in the fourth quar- Changes made by Gover- ducted in a “virtual” format round of the district tournament is son that pulled the Red Devils to ter alone. nor Bill Lee and the Knox due to the pandemic and big for us,” Hill said. “This is a tough within 60-57 with 4 minutes, 18 sec- Jaylon Harris also scored 12 County School system late COVID-19 concerns. place to win. onds remaining in the game before points for the Bobcats. in the basketball regular “Unfortunately no (we “Anytime you come here and win, Central closed out the game with a Halls got 14 points from Cole season allowed Cheer and can’t),” said Halls Cheer you’ve done something.” 17-5 run. Shaffer, who sank four long-range Dance teams to participate Coach Cheri Duncan on The Bobcats were hot early as The Bobcats made 9-of-10 from jumpers after halftime. and their parents or guard- Feb. 2. “We just found out they opened a 19-10 lead over the the free throw line in the fourth quar- Simpson, who knocked down ians, grandparents and about it, so we won’t have Red Devils (9-13, 3-12), but Halls ter. three shots from beyond the 3-point household members also Continued on page 2 didn’t go away. In the end, it was guard Greg arc, had 12 points. Now more than ever, small class sizes make a BIG difference! Schedule your tour today! [email protected] Text: (865) 896-9387 Call: (865) 813-4CAK www.cakwarriors.com

Christian Academy of Knoxville 529 Academy Way Knoxville, TN 37923 PRIDE OF THE PREPS IN 2017-18 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus February 15, 2021 Bearden High: basketball capitol of the state By Steve Williams Two are in the running for in fine style, presenting the School Wrestling Poll’s final for TSSAA spring sports For the week beginning x the prestigious award from top athletes that have par- rankings for the season, baseball, softball, boys’ Feb. 9, Bearden was the the Knoxville area – B. J. ticipated in the Halls com- Baylor was No. 1 and Cleve- soccer, tennis and track and capitol of Tennessee high Edwards of Catholic (Divi- munity for years to come.” land No. 2. Rounding out the field … weather permitting, school basketball! SPORTS sion II-AA) and Denae Fritz A new director will be Top 5 were Wilson Central, of course. The Dawgs were No. 1 in n teb k of Maryville (Class AAA). announced at a later date. Christian Brothers and Brad- the boys’ and girls’ Associ- Road to Fame founder In the meantime, Ted Wil- ley Central. Football, anyone? ated Press Class AAA state liams and Spencer Long are Pigeon Forge was listed East Tennessee State rankings, and for a school Ridge boys were No. 5, Jerry Julian resigns going to work together to fill among schools receiving University’s football team to be on top in both polls is Sevier County girls No. 8 and Jerry Julian announced the void. votes. will host Samford Satur- rare. Maryville girls No. 10. his resignation as president Applications for nomi- day afternoon starting at 1 The Bearden girls’ 47-39 In Class AA boys, Kings- of the Halls High Athletics’ nees for the 2021 class will Girls’ state soccer site changed as the South Atlantic Con- win at Ensworth on Feb. 6 ton was No. 5, Fulton No. 9 Road to Fame at last week’s be available to be picked ference kicks off its spring helped propel Coach Justin and Loudon No. 10. Oneida organizational meeting to up starting March 1. Those Chattanooga was select- season. Underwood’s team to the ranked No. 8 in Class A boys. select the Class of 2021. locations will be listed in ed to host the TSSAA state Head Coach Randy Sand- top. Ensworth had won 60 Catholic ranked No. 2 Julian started the group next week’s Focus. championships for 2021 ers’ Buccaneers have six straight games. in Division II-AA boys and and headed up the process and 2022. players from Knoxville on On the other hand, the Webb No. 4 in Division II-A of selecting the first two Pigeon Forge wrestlers Sites for the early rounds their roster: Dashaun McK- Bearden boys’ 62-49 loss boys. classes of Halls High honor- take second will include Baylor School, to highly regarded Hamilton Other girls teams in the ees in 2019 and 2020. Pigeon Forge finished run- Chattanooga Christian inney, a redshirt freshman Heights on Feb. 11 probably area ranked were Lakeway According to the by-laws ner-up in the TSSAA Class School, Girls’ Preparatory wide receiver from Fulton; will cost the Bulldogs’ their Christian Academy No. 1 in of the Road to Fame, there A-AA Duals Wrestling State School and the University Trey Foster, a freshman top spot. Division II-A, Grainger No. 5 will be annual changes as Championships Feb. 6 at of Tennessee Chattanooga running back from Austin- By the way, the Bearden in Class AA and Tellico Plains certain directors will be exit- Nolensville. Sportsplex. East; Nate Adkins, a junior teams will host Catholic No. 10 in Class A. ing and new directors will be The Tigers defeated Signal The championship match- tight end from Bearden; tonight (Feb. 15) in a grand brought on. Mountain 42-33 in the semi- es will be held at CHI Memo- Gavin Campbell, a fresh- way to close out regular Edwards and Fritz are “Out of all the things I’ve finals but lost 39-36 to Fair- rial Stadium. man offensive lineman from season play. An overflow basketball finalists done in my lifetime that was view in the finals. Bearden; Riley Bryant, a red- crowd no doubt would be The TSSAA last week probably the saddest for me Baylor (Division II) and Spring sports can start shirt freshman wide receiv- on hand, if not for the pan- announced the finalists for to have to give up. That was Cleveland (Class AAA) also practicing er from Powell; and Colton demic. Mr. and Miss Basketball in hard,” said Julian. “But the captured state crowns. Today is the official first Webb, a freshman defensive Also in the AAA poll, Oak the state this year. Road to Fame will carry on In the Tennessee High practice date of the season end from Powell.

From bottom to top and left to right are Halls cheerleaders Kaitlyn Kreps and Karmen Godfrey; Amelia Drafts, Caroline Sentell and Maddie Clevenger; and Chloe Fleenor, Caroline Plyler and Karah Warren. Halls cheerleaders PHOTO BY C’KARA WINSTON are ‘thankful’ Linda Clark, a Project Grad counselor at Austin-East, shares a proud moment with Ke’on Smith, after the Roadrunners’ Cont. from page 1 that we got the chance to wide receiver signed with Campbell University. “She kept pushing him (in academics) and worked with him when he time to practice. Many cheer again!” was a freshman up to his senior year,” said Kayla Williams, the school’s head secretary. of my girls have already Sydney Hollingsworth, started spring sports a senior, also appreciated while we were benched the opportunity to cheer from cheering. again and added: “I’m so A-E’s Smith wants to “They have had a rough thankful for everyone that season but are a great fought for us. We appre- group of girls!” ciate everyone so much!” Cheer and Dance And senior Grace teams, however, received Lawson agreed, adding: succeed on and off the field good news about a week “It has been so fun and Cont. from page 1 kept practicing. We never for a lot of different rea- to do his best and we’re all later, and on Feb. 10, has made me appreciate “Even though we were got down on each other. We sons,” said Mays. “On the going to support him and Coach Duncan and her it so much more.” down, we tried to stay up,” always stayed up as a team. field, Ke’on was always stand behind him.” squad acknowledged the Coach Duncan was very said Smith. That’s what I liked about the readily available to play any When asked about changes that had been excited to see her cheer- It was a young team, young ones on the team.” position.” Smith’s potential on the col- made by the Tennessee leaders on the sidelines and Ke’on was one of only Ke’on played QB up until Smith maintained a posi- legiate level, Coach Mays governor and KCS and again. seven seniors. The roster the last two games when he tive attitude. said: “Well, he’s definitely a what getting to cheer “We would like to also included 10 fresh- was moved back to receiv- “It was frustrating, but receiver. His best attribute again meant to them. thank all those people men, 19 sophomores and er. he was one of three cap- Senior Abbey Hopkins who emailed, called and 11 juniors. Antonio Mays, in his tains on the team. So is that he’s able to win the said: “It has been amazing signed petitions for us. “We just kept working first season as A-E’s head everybody always had eyes one on one ball.” getting the opportunity to We would especially like to to get better and focused coach, said Smith was will- on (number) 15. I told the Ke’on is also a receiv- cheer again and finish out thank our State Represen- on the task at hand,” said ing to do anything he asked (Campbell) coach he’s what er who loves to block. He the season with my best tative Michelle Carringer Smith. “If the game on him to do. you want at the next level. showed that his junior year friends! I’m so thankful for fighting on our behalf.” Friday didn’t go well, we just “Yes, it was a tough year “Prayerfully, he’s going in a big win over rival Fulton. 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It was them served in Calcutta 21-21 in the fourth quar- during World War II. No one Robert R. Neyland, Jr., shown to the right of University of Tennessee president Andy Holt, speaks at dedication cer- ter, when Shocker tight had attempted to correct emonies for the newly-named Neyland Stadium on Oct. 20, 1962. Photo courtesy of the University of Tennessee Sports end Anthony Jones caught him, but we’ll try to set the Information Office. a pass over the middle. record straight. Two Vols in pursuit collid- Local radio and television shortly after the General fairly small circle of close termed the selection the We were sitting at S&S ed, and Jones had a clear reporters often refer to a died. She heard him refer to friends, who knew the cor- “Not by Numbers Award.” one night when a very path to the south end zone. wreck on “NAY-land Drive” her as “Mrs. NAY-land” and rect pronunciation.” ‘’Woodson’s victory nice lady appeared out For no apparent reason, he or report on a game from “ forthrightly let him in on the John Ward, ever mindful over statistically corpulent of nowhere, offering two started veering to his right NAY-land Stadium.” Break- family’s point of view. of these things, once went Tennessee quarterback tickets (on the south side, toward the west sideline. ing them of that habit has She rose from her chair, straight to the source. Peyton Manning,” editor right at mid-court, near the “I was sitting with former been an impossible task. stood on one leg, patted “General,” Ward once John Borton wrote, “caused top of the lower level) and Vol baseball player Robbie Many people have clung her knee “three times,” and asked, “I’ve heard people the biggest uproar in the a parking pass for a Lady Howard,” said Bob Camp- grimly to the name “NAY- said, “It’s ‘NEE-land,’ just pronounce your name NAY- Volunteer State since the Vols game against Texas. bell, the long-time care- land,” including some of his like my knee.” That appar- land and NEE-land. What FDA’s identification of grits Couldn’t turn that one taker of the Shields-Wat- former players. ently settled that issue, at do you say?” as hazardous waste.” down. In retrospect, we kins Field turf, then a high The name is pronounced least for Brakebill. Neyland’s answer was probably should have. school baseball coach. “NEE-land” according to Bob Neyland Jr. also direct. ‘’Where I come from, Are “free tickets” We arrived close to tip- ‘’We saw him heading our Mrs. Neyland, Ada Fitch expressed a similar opin- they say NEE -land.” Those really “free”? off, and here came the way and Robbie said, ‘He’s Neyland formally, but ion in a letter to The Ten- are three votes from people questions, in roughly the going to run out of bounds.’ “Peggy” to her closest nessean, Nashville’s morn- who seemed to be in the Every now and then, tone of voice TSA agents He did.” friends. Their son, Bob, has ing newspaper. It won a know. someone offers tickets for use when they want to put Three plays later, the Vols also shared this perspec- “three-star” designation a sporting event, in some the fear of God in an unsus- intercepted a pass and tive over the years. from the newspaper’s edi- Statistically cases not requiring the pecting traveler. Maybe marched to the game-win- Mrs. Neyland empha- torial board. Corpulent? exchange of cash or other they were TSA agents in ning field goal. sized her point to UT’s “Our family has always considerations. It is, how- their day jobs. Maybe TSA Charles Brakebill, the devel- pronounced our name After Michigan’s Charles ever, a classic case of no agents were nicer. Maybe These memories, plus opment guru who worked ‘NEE-land,’” he wrote. “My Woodson won the 1997 good deed going unpun- we didn’t look as if we many others, are part of the with her to establish the father was a very private Heisman Trophy, Wolver- ished. “Free tickets” often “belonged.” Tennessee football experi- Neyland Scholarship pro- person, despite a very ine Watch, an independent come with significant Here came the queries. ence that make being a fan gram in the early 1960s, public position. He had a weekly covering UM sports, strings. Who are you? so special. Bailey and Reagan Wrestling is one of girls’ Trumm will team up fastest growing prep sports again in college By Steve Williams By Steve Williams and confirmed on Feb. 10 has. that “they’ll be united again Eleven high schools “She has shown us you It looks like the basket- in the 2022-23 season” at in The Focus’ coverage can be pretty and wrestle,” ball talented Trumm sisters Western Carolina. area, including 10 in Knox he said. will be playing their college Both are good shooting County, have girls’ wrestling Knox County will have careers together after all. guards, and the 5-7 Bailey programs. two East Region cham- Bailey Trumm, who origi- was a 3-point specialist in “Somebody told me it is pions going after TSSAA nally signed last year with her prep career. Reagan, who one of the fastest growing state girls’ championships Appalachian State Universi- is 5-8, has been scoring on girls’ sports in the country,” Friday at the Chattanooga ty, tweeted on Feb. 3: “Excit- the outside and inside for the said Gibbs Coach Tim Pitt- Convention Center. ed to be joining @Catamount- Lady Panthers this season. man recently. Jailynn Tindall, a junior, WBB” and was pictured Bailey made news on the Wrestling is a great spec- will represent Carter in the wearing a Western Carolina state scene last winter as tator sport too, but it’s not 140-pound weight class sweatshirt. she became the all-time Left, Carter junior Jailynn Tindall will take a 20-1 record related to the professional and Gibbs sophomore Bailey’s younger sister, leader in making 3-point into the TSSAA State Wrestling Championships this week. rasslin’ that your grandfa- Haley Redmond will go Reagan, who is in her junior shots in TSSAA girls basket- Right, Only a sophomore, Gibbs’ Haley Redmond won the ther probably watched on after the title in the 132- season at Powell High and is ball. She is now in the state 132-pound weight division in the East Region and is a local TV back in the day. pound division. a Western Carolina commit, record book with 416 treys. state title contender. “I truly enjoy it and love In addition to Redmond, retweeted on the same day: Through the first 16 coaching it,” said Pittman, Gibbs will have two other “Whee are back;)” games at Powell (14-2) this who is one of 10 on the girls competing at state, And the matches for high and West. Grace Christian Powell Coach John Fisher season, Reagan was aver- local scene who is the head Bearden one, Farragut four school girls’ wrestling is the also has a boys’ program told The Focus on Feb. 8 that aging 24.8 points per game, coach of their school’s boys and Seymour one. same as boys’ wrestling, and co-ops with First Bap- “She (Bailey) didn’t like App. 5.8 rebounds, two assists and girls wrestling teams. Because of the sport’s with three two-minute peri- tist Academy. State when she got there” and two steals. The “kids in general” – growth, starting in 2021- ods, said Pittman. boys and girls – that put 22, TSSAA girls’ wrestling In addition to Gibbs, local the time in that it takes and also will have a dual meet high schools that have both sweat and go through pain, state championship. boys’ and girls’ wrestling those are the ones Pittman Boys also will be compet- programs are Bearden, respects and admires. ing for state honors at Chat- Carter, Catholic, Farragut, “It’s like no other sport tanooga this week, with Fulton, Halls, Hardin Valley, because you have to make qualifiers in action Thurs- Karns, South-Doyle and your weight,” he said. day (Division I Class A-AA), Seymour. “You have to keep up your Friday (Division II) and Sat- Seven schools have grades. You have to do all urday (Division I Class AAA). boys’ wrestling only, includ- these things. Like boxing, wrestling ing CAK, Central, Powell, “And yet, you go out takes a lot out of the ath- The King’s Academy, Webb there. You don’t have a lete and physical condition- team behind you. It’s just ing is so important. We’ve got the expertise to repair and you one on one. And you “Even in MMA (Mixed maintain your vehicle to keep it got to go battle. It really Martial Arts), when they go running right. We pride ourselves on comes down on your shoul- 15 minutes in a cage fight giving you the best quality ders and what you did at with three five-minute peri- automobile service as quickly & practice. ods, I did a little bit of that efficiently as possible—something all “These are all the things when I was coaching, but our customers appreciate! that I just admire about they (the MMA fighters) told these kids and how they me a six-minute match in overcome certain issues to wrestling is the hardest get to where they’re going. thing they have ever done, You just want to watch because you’re going the them do it.” whole time; your whole Tim Free said profession- body is going and there is Located at al wrestler Rhonda Rousey no time to rest. You’ve got 2823 Woodrow Dr., may be the reason girls’ to fight, fight, fight for those Knoxville TN 37918 wrestling has grown like it solid six minutes.” PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus February 15, 2021 Josh Heupel’s Hiring Process By Mark Nagi Tennessee after serving as as defensive coordinator to be offensive coordinator Certainly, Heupel doesn’t that doesn’t mean he can No matter the success you an assistant at UT twice. Oh, doomed him in 2012. Butch in 2017 and would be fired have to worry about being on afford to make the wrong have had as a head coach in and Tennessee was already Jones promoted Larry Scott later that year. the hot seat right now… but choices. the past, transitions typical- paying his $900,000 over ly present some challenges. the next two years. New Tennessee football Of course, none of that coach Josh Heupel is learn- resume (and financial com- ing that firsthand. mitment) has anything to do He’s been on the job for with Heupel, so he is under over two weeks and his no obligation to keep him coaching staff is still a work around. And barring some in progress. major change, Steele won’t Let’s look at the hires we get the job. know about. Tennessee has been Not surprisingly, Heupel turned down multiple had raided his old staff at times, including a polite Central Florida, bringing in rebuke by Ohio State line- former Auburn standout backers’ coach Al Wash- Kodi Burs to coach wide ington. Football Scoop’s receivers, Alex Golesh to be John Brice reported that in charge of tight ends and Heupel approached Louis- Glen Elarbee to work with ville defensive coordinator the offensive line. Bryan Brown and Universi- The coaching commu- ty of Southern Cal defensive nity is a close-knit group. coordinator Todd Orlando, Having people he already only to be told “no thanks.” knows well will assist Heupel The Vols are ready and greatly, especially in his first willing to pay big bucks to season, which likely will be a make that hire, in the range rough one. of $1.5 million annually Heupel got some Tennes- over three years, but so far see blood on the staff with Heupel can’t get anyone to the hiring of longtime SEC sign up. assistant Rodney Garner to Things move quickly and coach defensive line. Garner maybe by the time you read was a member of Phillip Ful- this, Heupel has his man. mer’s coaching staff in 1996 But the fact that his top and 1997, and a key recruit- choices weren’t interested er for some of the best Ten- shows you his dire things are nessee teams in the pro- on Rocky Top. gram’s history. Heupel’s offensive In addition, former Rice system can in turn be dif- offensive coordinator Jerry ficult on the defense. They Mack will be the running work quickly, which means backs coach. the defense doesn’t get as As of the writing of this arti- much rest. The Vols defense cle, those are the names we was already pedestrian and know about. We don’t know has seen a bunch of trans- who the offensive coordina- fers this offseason. Whoever tor will be, but that’s not a gets the job has their work huge deal as Heupel will be cut out for them. the one calling plays. Coordinator hires are The major concern is with among the biggest decisions the lack of hiring of a defen- a head coach can make. It sive coordinator. can catapult your program Does Tennessee already to new heights or accelerate have a defensive coordi- your dismissal. nator on campus? Why Fulmer hired Dave Claw- yes! Yes, they do. A highly son to replace David Cut- respected one in Kevin cliffe in 2008 and the pro- Steele. He knows the SEC gram never recovered. after decades working in the Derek Dooley’s decision conference. Steele knows to bring in Sal Sunseri

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many friends who are more The word conservative is noted for his TV series virtually nothing.” To a liberal than me. It’s hard to derives from Latin and Dirty Jobs. Commenting certain extent I agree. label Congressional Demo- seeks to preserve tradi- recently on the pandemic, The school closings have crats. Like “professional” tions such as American Rowe said “Safety is dev- become the “lost year” for Republicans, most Wash- culture, western civiliza- astating.” In other words, many kids, another casu- ington Democrats are just tion from which it derives the continuing lockdowns alty of Covid mismanage- party animals, also known and English as our lingua have not ended the pan- ment. As a teacher and as denizens of the swamp. franca. Change is inevita- demic, have devastated a parent, I can state with Some who march under ble (Heraclitus), but con- the economy and isolated the Democrat ensign are servatives desire slow us as never before. certainty some of the best avowed socialists (Bernie and studied change rather Some have chosen the lessons a kid learns are Sanders). Some, like AOC, than revolutionary upheav- pseudo safety of their from other kids. You might describe themselves as al. home and, like my church, wonder why the progres- Tenets Democratic Socialists (I As the unconstitutional are dying. Since my church sive left has allowed edu- “I have a dream that my I’m writing. Leftism is NOT doubt AOC could define impeachment of a private has been closed for cation to founder since four little children will one liberalism. I’ve explained the term). Some are “pro- citizen continues, the pow- “safety,” I’ve tried online “education” is purport- day live in a nation where these concepts before, but gressives” who believe in erful force of hatred is on worship. While it may be edly one of their utopian they will not be judged they are important enough ever larger government to full display. Blind hatred safe and convenient, it’s tenets. Perhaps “indoctri- by the color of their skin, to reiterate. promote utopia through is more than a metaphor; just not the same. I’ve nation” can continue with- but by the content of their The tenets of the “left” redistribution of wealth, it has led to insanity. The asked myself why humans out a classroom. character.” are intolerance of free perfection of humans by inmates of Washington are tend to think of things they This seasoned citizen’s Martin Luther King speech and any perspec- education and feeding now in control. But, Pogo don’t have rather than tenet is thankfulness for tives different from their the masses. Progressives was correct; the enemy is their blessings. I believe life, a loving wife and my What happened? It has own (hate speech). Race see the Constitution as a us and we elected these the answer is we take our been almost 60 years is the tenet of their class “living” document rather miscreants. A friend’s hus- baseline for granted. An Lord, Jesus Christ. I pity since the right Reverend warfare. They are anti- than the “original” word- band “just couldn’t vote example is health. After those like Bill Maher who King dreamed of a color- capitalist and socialist. ing of the amended docu- for Trump” so he voted for an illness you really appre- are “blind” and others who less society, but now all Leftists want open bor- ment. iPOTUS. ciate feeling good again. chase idolatrous tenets. the left sees is color. Karl ders and deny Abraham I’m a “conservative,” Recently, I came across It’s that way for me with As a student of history and Marx envisioned class Lincoln’s assertion that but it’s a complex term this moniker for Joe Biden church service. I’ve been the Bible I can tell you with warfare in his communist America is “the last best because it encompasses at a news site. I didn’t attending a church which certainty apostasy always manifesto. By analogy, the hope of earth.” They con- many nuanced perspec- understand the term, but is open and I now realize leads to destruction. “left” uses race to divide sider themselves the hope tives. Political conserva- after a bit of research I what has been lost. In these troubled times us and to promote their for mankind (think of clue- tism advocates smaller found the term was used I teach medical students so, many are asking what poisonous ideology. As an less AOC). government, lower taxes in 2019 to denigrate Pres- online using a platform they can do. It is said that example, the left’s mouth- On the other hand, “lib- and adherence to the ident Trump. I thought it similar to Skype and Zoom. not everyone can do great piece, the NY Times in erals” are historically Constitutional rule of law. only fair to turn the tables I can lecture, discuss, things, but everyone can their 1619 project, main- pro-capitalist, believe in Social conservatives gen- (an idiom) and allow the pose questions and cri- tains the Orwellian notion national borders (USA), erally oppose abortion, a reader to choose the “i” tique answers online. But do small things with great that race was what found- free speech and hold that welfare state and believe modifier word for POTUS how do I teach a medical love. I can speak and write ed America rather than the MLK was correct and skin a relationship with God 2021. student to use a stetho- the “truth.” I can pray pursuit of freedom. color is irrelevant. In fact, is paramount. Fiscal con- As my readers know, I scope or feel a patient’s and champion the Way. I am a stickler for words liberals consider a focus servatives desire a bal- love quotes. These pithy liver on Zoom? The answer A friend once assigned because, other than body on skin color as the very anced budget, limited gov- observations of life and is I can’t. me the title, Watchman. language, words are our definition of racism. ernmental regulation of reality make me think. Regarding virtual class- Maybe she’s right. tools to communicate with I know a few leftists, and businesses and personal Recently, two quotes were rooms, Marsha Black- others. This is the premise recognize their organiza- responsibility for an indi- impactful. burn recently quipped You may email Dr. Ferguson of the science fiction novel tions (BLM, Antifa). I have vidual’s needs. I like Mike Rowe who that children are “learning at [email protected]

A Dangerous Word in Scripture – ‘Tomorrow’ One of the most danger- the last minute to write a at one of these examples and even burned his plow. there will be no retreat, Jerusalem, we need to ous words in all of Scrip- paper? Have you been in Luke 9:61-62. After the That was a big deal to burn there will be no return to plow a straight line toward ture is… accused of letting proj- invitation to follow Jesus, the plow. That was the our former way of life. So, the future heavenly king- tomor- ects pile up around the the guy says, “I will follow family heirloom passed this man says to Jesus, row. This house that you are always you but let me first…” He down through the gen- “I want to do what Elisha dom – the New Jerusalem. word going to get to but never is saying, “Jesus, I want erations. What Elisha is did.” But Jesus knows this We have kingdom work to k e e p s do? Do you find yourself to follow you, but I have saying is that I am not man’s heart. If this man do until we get there. Life people flitting away precious time something more impor- coming back. There is no goes back, he will never was not better before f r o m on meaningless things, tant to do right now. I plan B. He is going to go move forward. He will Jesus so don’t look back, coming like binge watching shows need to go home, tell my where God sends him and not burn the plow or the By Mark but also don’t put off today Brackney, t o or getting stuck on social family and friends what I be who God wants him to ship. Sometimes we are Minister of the Jesus. A media for hours on end? am doing and then I will be. like this. Before we go for- for tomorrow. All you have Arlington Church common Why is this such a prob- follow you.” This sounds This reminds me of ward, we want to go back. is today (Proverbs 27:1). of Christ word we lem? Let’s go to Jesus for like the same sort of thing Cortez who attacked the We want to go back to a Augustine said, “God has use to our answer. What did Jesus in I Kings 19:19-21. God Aztec Empire in Mexico. bad relationship, the old promised forgiveness to describe think about time-wasting? picked Elisha as a succes- Cortez continued up the buddies, an old lifestyle. the putting off of some- Luke 9 is a turning point sor for the prophet Elijah. coast. On April 21, 1519, No, we have to go forward. your repentance, but He thing today for tomorrow in the text. In Luke 9:51, Elisha asked permission to he landed near the site of Jesus uses the analo- has not promised tomor- is procrastination, the Jesus heads out for Jeru- go back and tell his family Vera Cruz. There, to pre- gy of plowing. His hand row to your procrastina- thief of time. I think many salem. Up to this point he that he is going into min- vent all thought of retreat, was on the plow as he set tion.” “Seek the Lord of us have had moments has been in the region of istry. Elijah said, “Yes, go he burned his ships. That towards Jerusalem and the while He may be found, when we could be called a Galilee. In this chapter, back to your family and expression has been used cross. There is no look- procrastinator. Were you Jesus is calling people to tell them.” Elisha had a in many ways. Win or lose, ing back. Just as Jesus call upon Him while he is ever known as waiting until be his followers. Let’s look big feast with his family we are in it till the end, and plowed a straight line into near” (Isaiah 55:6). PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus February 15, 2021 LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES or first publication of this notice if the creditor having claims, matured or unmatured, against his In this Cause appearing from the Complaint (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors or her estate are required to file the same with the NOTICE TO COURT filed, which is verified, that the Defendant, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Clerk and Master of the above named court on or SHAWN HALE, is a non-resident of the State of if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of this first publication; before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or CREDITORS NOTICES Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. ESTATE OF GAROLYN MARIE LABUDDE ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so (4) months from the date of first publication as (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the DOCKET NUMBER 84020-1 that the ordinary process of law cannot be served described in (1)(A); or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor Notice is hereby given that on the 28 day of NON-RESIDENT upon SHAWN HALE. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of this notice to creditors JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect NOTICE IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an date of death. This the 27 day of JANUARY, than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four of the Estate of CAROLYN MARIE LABUDDE who answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery 2021. (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of this first publication; died Dec 20, 2020, were issued the undersigned KIMBERLY DAWN SEXTON and Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Glen B. described in (1)(A); or or by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court MATTHEW STEPHEN HICKLE v. Rutherford, an Attorney whose address is, P.O. ESTATE OF SUSAN E BASTIANELLI (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident DOMINIQUE THERESA DONALD Box 1668 Knoxville, TN 37901, within thirty (30) date of death. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors and non-resident, having claims, matured or IN RE: The Adoption of MDD by days of the last date of publication of this notice, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less unmatured, against his or her estate are required KIMBERLY DAWN SEXTON or a judgment by default will be taken against you MICHAEL A BASTIANELLI; EXECUTOR than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the Docket# 2-199-20 and the cause set for hearing Ex Parte as to you 1753 SAWGRASS ROAD ESTATE OF MICHAEL SCOTT CARY (4) months from the date of first publication as above named Court on or before the earlier of the IN THE SECOND CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX before Chancellor Clarence E. Pridemore, Jr. at KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 described in (1)(A); or dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims COUNTY, TENNESSEE the Knox County Chancery Court, Part II, 400 W. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (S) (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s will be forever barred: NOTICE of hearing on March 19, 2021, at Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This ROBERT CARY; ADMINISTRATOR date of death. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the 10:30 AM by Zoom notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus NOTICE TO 739 KENWOOD AVENUE This the 27 day of JANUARY, 2021. first publication of this notice if the creditor In this cause, it appearing that the respondent Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. BOWLING GREEN, OH 43402 received an actual copy of this notice to creditors DOMINIQUE THERESA DONALD is a non-resident This 8th day of February 2021. CREDITORS ESTATE OF GLENDA DUNBAR at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four ______CLINTON ANDERSON of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts ESTATE OF WALTER C BEAHM (4) months from the date of this first publication; cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and Clerk and Master ATTORNEY AT LAW PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) or DOCKET NUMBER 84030-2 508 W 2ND NORTH STREET BILLY JOE PACK; ADMINISTRATOR inquiry, so that notice of hearing of the Motion Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor for Default Judgment and to Set Hearing cannot MORRISTOWN, TN. 37814 8320 ORLEANS BLVD received an actual copy of the notice to creditors NON-RESIDENT JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect UNION, KY. 41091 be served upon respondent DOMINIQUE THERESA of the Estate of WALTER C BEAHM who died Dec if the creditor received the copy of the notice less DONALD. 17, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four The full text of the Motion for Default NOTICE NOTICE TO ROBERT HINTON (4) months from the date of first publication as Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox ATTORNEY AT LAW Judgment and to Set Hearing is available through County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- described in (1)(A); or the Circuit Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, and CREDITORS 730 HWY 321 N, SUITE 104 (‘2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s TO: JEREMIAH LEWIS MILLER resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, LENOIR CITY, TN. 37771 with NATALIE P. LeVASSEUR, Petitioners’ IN RE: LAURA KAY WISE v. against his or her estate are required to file the ESTATE OF DOROTHY DAVIS COWAN date of death. This the 28 day of JANUARY, Attorney, whose address is 5420 SMOKY JEREMIAH LEWIS MILLER same with the Clerk and Master of the above DOCKET NUMBER 84048-2 2021. TRAIL, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37909, within NO. 199495-3 named Court on or before the earlier of the dates Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of NOTICE TO ESTATE OF CAROLYN MARIE LABUDDE thirty (30) days of the last date of publication, prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX be forever barred: of the Estate of DOROTHY DAVIS COWAN who CREDITORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) a Default Judgment may be entered against you COUNTY, TENNESSEE (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the died Dec 24, 2020, were issued the undersigned BRIAN R LABUDDE; EXECUTOR on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth (4th) In this Cause appearing from the Complaint first publication of this notice if the creditor by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court ESTATE OF LYNDA RULAND ELDER 9604 W LAURENS LANE publication. This notice will be published in The filed, which is verified, that the Defendant, received an actual copy of this notice to creditors of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident DOCKET NUMBER 84041-1 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. JEREMIAH LEWIS MILLER, is a non-resident of at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four and non-resident, having claims, matured or Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of To make an appearance at this hearing by the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts (4) months from the date of this first publication; unmatured, against his or her estate are required FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect ROBERT WILKINSON Zoom, call the Judicial Assistant at (865) 215- cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and or to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the of the Estate of LYNDA RULAND ELDER who died ATTORNEY AT LAW 2393 for information and instructions. inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor above named Court on or before the earlier of the Nov 15, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the P.O. BOX 4415 This the 25th day of January, 2021. be served upon JEREMIAH LEWIS MILLER. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox OAK RIDGE, TN. 37831 IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file if the creditor received the copy of the notice less will be forever barred: County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- an answer with the Clerk and Master of the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, NON-RESIDENT Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with (4) months from the date of first publication as first publication of this notice if the creditor against his or her estate are required to file the NOTICE TO NOTICE Michael B. Menefee, an Attorney whose address described in (1)(A); or received an actual copy of this notice to creditors same with the Clerk and Master of the above CREDITORS is, 9724 Kingston Pike, Suite 505 Knoxville, TN (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four named Court on or before the earlier of the dates TO: JUSTIN M. WILLIAMS 37922, within thirty (30) days of the last date date of death. This the 29 day of JANUARY, (4) months from the date of this first publication; prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will ESTATE OF BONITA RUTH LAX IN RE: JACQUELYN MARKS v. of publication of this notice, or a judgment by 2021, or be forever barred: DOCKET NUMBER 83902-3 JUSTIN M. WILLIAMS default will be taken against you and the cause set ESTATE OF WALTER C BEAHM (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of NO. 200588-1 for hearing Ex Parte as to you before Chancellor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX Christopher D. Heagerty at the Knox County PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of this notice to creditors of the Estate of BONITA RUTH LAX who died Dec COUNTY, TENNESSEE Chancery Court, Part III, 400 W. Main Street, LISA MANDRELL; EXECUTRIX than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four 6, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk In this Cause appearing from the Complaint Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This notice will be 8813 MALLOW DRIVE (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of this first publication; and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, filed, which is verified, that the Defendant, published in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 described in (1)(A); or or Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, JUSTIN M. WILLIAMS, is a non-resident of the four (4) consecutive weeks. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor having claims, matured or unmatured, against his State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts This 8th day of February 2021. KEITH BURROUGHS date of death. This the 3 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors or her estate are required to file the same with the cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and ______ATTORNEY AT LAW if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot Clerk and Master 900 S GAY STREET 14TH FLOOR ESTATE OF DOROTHY DAVIS COWAN than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or be served upon JUSTIN M. WILLIAMS. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 (4) months from the date of first publication as (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) described in (1)(A); or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the an answer with the Clerk and Master of the EUGENE JOHN WATSON, JR.; EXECUTOR (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s first publication of this notice if the creditor Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with NOTICE TO NOTICE TO 2219 LAKE LANE date of death. This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Michael B. Menefee, an Attorney whose address CREDITORS KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four is, 9724 Kingston Pike, Suite 505 Knoxville, TN CREDITORS ESTATE OF LYNDA RULAND ELDER (4) months from the date of this first publication; DALLIS D HOWARD ATTORNEY AT LAW 37922, within thirty (30) days of the last date ESTATE OF DAVID HARRIS ADAMS ESTATE OF JANETTA MERL CARTER or of publication of this notice, or a judgment by DOCKET NUMBER 84038-1 4820 OLD KINGSTON PIKE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor DOCKET NUMBER 84046-3 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 LAURA E BREWER; EXECUTRIX default will be taken against you and the cause set Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of received an actual copy of the notice to creditors for hearing Ex Parte as to you before Chancellor FEBRUARY 2021, letters administration in respect 1220 BENTLEY PARK LANE if the creditor received the copy of the notice less FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 John F. Weaver at the Knox County Chancery of the Estate of DAVID HARRIS ADAMS who died of the Estate of JANETTA MERL CARTER who NOTICE TO than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Court, Part I, 400 W. Main Street, Knoxville, Dec 8, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the died Dec 17, 2020, were issued the undersigned (4) months from the date of first publication as Tennessee 37902. This notice will be published Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox BRADLEY LEWIS described in (1)(A); or by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court CREDITORS ATTORNEY AT LAW in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for four (4) County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s consecutive weeks. resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, 10413 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200 date of death. This the 1 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. and non-resident, having claims, matured or ESTATE OF ELEANOR FAUVER DAVIS KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 This 19th day of January 2021. against his or her estate are required to file the unmatured, against his or her estate are required DOCKET NUMBER 84031-3 same with the Clerk and Master of the above to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of ESTATE OF BONITA RUTH LAX ______named court on or before the earlier of the dates above named Court on or before the earlier of the FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect NOTICE TO Clerk and Master prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims of the Estate of ELEANOR FAUVER DAVIS who PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) be forever barred. will be forever barred: died Oct 2, 2020, were issued the undersigned CREDITORS CHARLES GLEN LAX, II; EXECUTOR (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court 15 TESSIE LANE NON-RESIDENT first publication of this notice if the creditor first publication of this notice if the creditor of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident ESTATE OF DIXIE WESTON JOHNSON BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711 received an actual copy of this notice to creditors received an actual copy of this notice to creditors and non-resident, having claims, matured or DOCKET NUMBER 84028-3 NOTICE at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four unmatured, against his or her estate are required Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of (4) months from the date of this first publication; NOTICE TO PATRICIA STANSBERRY -Vs- (4) months from the date of this first publication; to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect or or above named Court on or before the earlier of the of the Estate of DIXIE WESTON JOHNSON who JOSHUA STANSBERRY (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor CREDITORS Docket # 150673 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims died Dec 18, 2020, were issued the undersigned received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors will be forever barred: by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court ESTATE OF MARY MARGARET LEDBETTER if the creditor received the copy of the notice less IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident DOCKET NUMBER 83856-2 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four first publication of this notice if the creditor and non-resident, having claims, matured or Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day COUNTY, TENNESSEE (4) months from the date of first publication as In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint (4) months from the date of first publication as received an actual copy of this notice to creditors unmatured, against his or her estate are required of FEBRUARY 2021, letters administration in described in (1)(A); or described in (1)(A); or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the respect of the Estate of MARY MARGARET filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s JOSHUA STANSBERRY is a non-resident of the (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (4) months from the date of this first publication; above named Court on or before the earlier of the LEDBETTER who died Nov 2, 2020, were issued date of death. date of death. This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. or dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts This the 3 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor will be forever barred. Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All ESTATE OF JANETTA MERL CARTER received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot ESTATE OF DAVID HARRIS ADAMS be served upon JOSHUA STANSBERRY. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less of the first publication of this notice if the creditor matured or unmatured, against his or her estate IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) J than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four received an actual copy of this notice to creditors are required to file the same with the Clerk and PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) OSEPH MACK CARTER; EXECUTOR (4) months from the date of first publication as at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Master of the above named court on or before answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE WILL THOMAS ADAMS, JR.; filed by PATRICIA STANSBERRY, Plaintiff 4320 W BEAVER CREEK ROAD described in (1)(A); or (4) months from the date of this first publication; the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) ADMINISTRATOR 7505 WILKINSON ROAD POWELL, TN. 37849 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s or otherwise their claims will be forever barred. herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, JOELTON, TN 37080 Tennessee, and with SAMUEL B. TIPTON, date of death. This the 3 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Plaintiffs Attorney whose address is 206 S. MICHAEL CROWDER ESTATE OF ELEANOR FAUVER DAVIS received an actual copy of the notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor MATTHEW MCDONALD ATTORNEY AT LAW ATTORNEY AT LAW if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of this notice to creditors WASHINGTON ST. MARYVILLE, TN 37804, within 116 AGNES ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 thirty (30) days of the last date of publication, 500 MAIN STREET, SUITE 400 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 HOME FEDERAL BANK; EXECUTOR (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of this first publication; a Default Judgment may be entered against you 515 MARKET STREET KNOXVILE, TN. 37902 described in (1)(A); or or on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth (4th) NOTICE TO (2) Twelve (12) months from the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor publication. This notice will be published in The CREDITORS NOTICE TO P NEWMAN BANKSTON ATTORNEY AT LAW decedent’s date of death. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. CREDITORS P.O. BOX 2047 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 This the 29 day of JANUARY, 2021. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less This the 27TH day of JANUARY, 2021. ESTATE OF LINDA B BABB than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four ESTATE OF DIXIE WESTON JOHNSON ______DOCKET NUMBER 84033-2 ESTATE OF EMOGENE GARRETT CARVER NOTICE TO (4) months from the date of first publication as Mike Hammond, Clerk Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of DOCKET NUMBER 83796-2 described in (1)(A); or FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of CREDITORS CHARLES I HOUSTON, JR.; EXECUTOR ______of the Estate of LINDA B BABB who died Dec 11, FEBRUARY 2021, letters of administration c.t.a date of death. Michelle Henry, Deputy Clerk 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk 408 BANTRY LANE This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. in respect of the Estate of EMOGENE GARRETT ESTATE OF JONATHAN N DEGNAN FARRAGUT, TN. 37934 and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, CARVER who died Sep 11, 2020, were issued DOCKET NUMBER 84045-2 Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of ESTATE OF MARY MARGARET LEDBETTER NON-RESIDENT having claims, matured or unmatured, against his KELLY GUYTON FRERE Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect ATTORNEY AT LAW or her estate are required to file the same with the persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, of the Estate of JONATHAN N DEGNAN who died PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) NOTICE Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or 1001 E BROADWAY JONATHAN L LEDBETTER; ADMINISTRATOR matured or unmatured, against his or her estate Dec 11, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the LENOIR CITY, TN. 37771 before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or are required to file the same with the Clerk and Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox 4049 W MARY ELLIS STREET (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: BLOOMINGTON, IN 47404 TO: KATY M. PFEFFER. Master of the above named court on or before County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, IN RE: TAMARA L. PFEFFER first publication of this notice if the creditor NOTICE TO v. KATY M. PFEFFER otherwise their claims will be forever barred: against his or her estate are required to file the received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the same with the Clerk and Master of the above CREDITORS NOTICE TO NO. 201306-2 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four first date of the publication of this notice if the named Court on or before the earlier of the dates (4) months from the date of this first publication; creditor received an actual copy of this notice to prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will ESTATE OF BETTY G KELLER CREDITORS IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX or COUNTY, TENNESSEE creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date be forever barred: DOCKET NUMBER 84043-3 ESTATE OF SA’AD MAHMOOD (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor that is four (4) months from the date of the first (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of DOCKET NUMBER 83941-3 In this Cause appearing from the Complaint received an actual copy of the notice to creditors filed, which is sworn to, that the Defendant publication: or first publication of this notice if the creditor FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors of the Estate of BETTY G KELLER who died Dec FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect KATY M. PFEFFER, is a non-resident of the State than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be received an actual copy of the notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four 11, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the of the Estate of SA’AD MAHMOOD who died Dec (4) months from the date of first publication as if the creditor received the copy of the notice (4) months from the date of this first publication; Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox 13, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so described in (1)(A); or that the ordinary process of law cannot be served less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is or County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (4) months from the date of first publication as (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- upon KATY M. PFEFFER, it is ordered that said date of death. This the 1 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. defendant KATY M. PFEFFER file an answer with described in (1) (A); or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors against his or her estate are required to file the resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s if the creditor received the copy of the notice less same with the Clerk and Master of the above against his or her estate are required to file the the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at ESTATE OF LINDA B BABB Knoxville, Tennessee and with Melanie J. Hogg, date of death. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four named Court on or before the earlier of the dates same with the Clerk and Master of the above an Attorney whose address is, 1522 Highland (4) months from the date of first publication as prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will named Court on or before the earlier of the dates PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. described in (1)(A); or be forever barred: prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will Avenue Knoxville, TN 37916, within thirty (30) ANGELA B FLAMMANG; EXECUTRIX days of the last date of publication or a judgment (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the be forever barred: 923 OAK HAVEN ROAD ESTATE OF EMOGENE GARRETT CARVER date of death. This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. first publication of this notice if the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the by default will be taken against you and the cause KNOXVILLE, TN. 37932 will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before received an actual copy of this notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor Chancellor Clarence E. Pridemore, Jr. in the Knox PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ESTATE OF JONATHAN N DEGNAN at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four received an actual copy of this notice to creditors County Chancery Court Part II at 400 W. Main ANNA C NABB; ADMINISTRATRIX CTA (4) months from the date of this first publication; at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Street Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This notice NOTICE TO 404 LOCUST HILL LANE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) or (4) months from the date of this first publication; will be published in The Knoxville Focus newspaper CREDITORS KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 DIANE ANDING; EXECUTRIX (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor or for four (4) consecutive weeks. 2620 NW 38TH STREET received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ESTATE OF SUSAN E BASTIANELLI GAINESVILLE, FL. 32605 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of the notice to creditors This 1st day of February 2021. DOCKET NUMBER 83891-1 NOTICE TO than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of CREDITORS MATTHEW MCDONALD (4) months from the date of first publication as than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four ______JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect ATTORNEY AT LAW described in (1)(A); or (4) months from the date of first publication as Clerk and Master of the Estate of SUSAN E BASTIANELLI who died 116 AGNES ROAD (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s described in (1)(A); or ESTATE OF MICHAEL SCOTT CARY KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 date of death. This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. Nov 8, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the DOCKET NUMBER 83846-1 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox date of death. This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of ESTATE OF BETTY G KELLER NON-RESIDENT County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- FEBRUARY 2021, letters administration in respect NOTICE TO resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, of the Estate of MICHAEL SCOTT CARY who died ESTATE OF SA’AD MAHMOOD NOTICE against his or her estate are required to file the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Aug 28, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the CREDITORS CAROL B MCGLOTHIN; EXECUTRIX same with the Clerk and Master of the above Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ADIL ALI named Court on or before the earlier of the dates 6320 WATERS EDGE LANE MAHMOOD; EXECUTOR 6501 EMBER COURT TO: SHAWN HALE County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- ESTATE OF GLENDA DUNBAR KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, DOCKET NUMBER 83448-2 PLANO, TX 75023 IN RE: RICHARD H. BURRIS, be forever barred: JR. v. SHAWN HALE against his or her estate are required to file the Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of WILLIAM D EDWARDS (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the same with the Clerk and Master of the above JANUARY 2021, letters administration in respect DUDLEY TAYLOR ATTORNEY AT LAW NO. 201270-2 first publication of this notice if the creditor ATTORNEY AT LAW 800 S GAY STREET, SUITE 600 named court on or before the earlier of the dates of the Estate of GLENDA DUNBAR who died Mar 1111 N NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE S-700 received an actual copy of this notice to creditors prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will 9, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk KNOXVILLE, TN. 37929 IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 COUNTY, TENNESSEE be forever barred. and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, (4) months from the date of this first publication; (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident,

You can reserve your legal or public notice by emailing Lisa at [email protected] or calling (865) 686-9970. February 15, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES FEBRUARY 2021, letters administration in respect of the Estate of MARVIN WILLIAM WEAVER who named Court on or before the earlier of the dates Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox NOTICE TO of the Estate of MARY PRICE who died Dec 19, died Sep 5, 2020, were issued the undersigned prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court be forever barred: resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, NOTICE TO CREDITORS and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first against his or her estate are required to file the ESTATE OF DOROTHY COOPER MANNING Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, and non-resident, having claims, matured or publication of this notice if the creditor received an same with the Clerk and Master of the above CREDITORS DOCKET NUMBER 83740-3 having claims, matured or unmatured, against his unmatured, against his or her estate are required actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty named Court on or before the earlier of the dates or her estate are required to file the same with the to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the (60) days before the date that is four (4) months prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will ESTATE OF PETER GEORGE KLUKIS Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day DOCKET NUMBER 84066-2 of FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in Clerk and Master of the above named court on or above named Court on or before the earlier of the from the date of this first publication; or be forever barred: respect of the Estate of DOROTHY COOPER before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. will be forever barred: received an actual copy of the notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of MANNING who died Mar 11, 2020, were issued FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of this notice to creditors publication of this notice if the creditor received an publication of this notice if the creditor received an than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four of the Estate of PETER GEORGE KLUKIS who died Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All Nov 13, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of this first publication; (60) days before the date that is four (4) months (60) days before the date that is four (4) months described in (1)(A); or or Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox matured or unmatured, against his or her estate County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- are required to file the same with the Clerk and from the date of this first publication; or from the date of this first publication; or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor date of death. This the 5 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Master of the above named Court on or before again t his or her estate are required to file the the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less if the creditor received the copy of the notice less if the creditor received the copy of the notice less ESTATE OF BEN D BRABSON, JR. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four same with the Clerk and Master of the above otherwise their claims will be forever barred: named Court on or before the earlier of the dates (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of first publication as PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) described in (1)(A); or prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will publication of this notice if the creditor received an be forever barred: actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty described in (1)(A); or described in (1)(A); or ELAINE D BRABSON; EXECUTRIX (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s 310 ALTHROPE WAY date of death. This the 8 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first (60) days before the date that is four (4) months publication of this notice if the creditor received an from the date of this first publication; or date of death. date of death. This the 1 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 This the 3 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. ESTATE OF WILLIAM F FRAKER actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (60) days before the date that is four (4) months received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESTATE OF MARY PRICE ESTATE OF MARVIN WILLIAM WEAVER KEITH BURROUGHS ATTORNEY AT LAW PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) from the date of this first publication; or if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) P.O. BOX 2047 REBECCA JANE HAMLEY COX; EXECUTRIX GARY E PRICE; ADMINISTRATOR ROY CHILDRESS; EXECUTOR KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 1102 BURNING TREE LANE received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (4) months from the date of first publication as if the creditor received the copy of the notice less described in (1)(A); or 2615 PARKVIEW AVENUE 115 OUSLEY DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37914 MAYNARDVILLE, TN. 37807 than sixty (60) days prior to the, date that is four (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (4) months from the date of first publication as date of death. This the 1 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. NOTICE TO ROBERT W GODWIN ATTORNEY AT LAW described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ESTATE OF DOROTHY COOPER MANNING NOTICE TO NOTICE TO CREDITORS 4611 OLD BROADWAY KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 date of death. This the 5 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. CREDITORS CREDITORS ESTATE OF JAMES W CONOVER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) DOCKET NUMBER 84071-1 ESTATE OF PETER GEORGE KLUKIS MARTHA JOHNSON; EXECTRIX ESTATE OF EDWIN J RUSSELL ESTATE OF ATHEA NADINE WILSON NOTICE TO 8517 SAVANNAH COURT DOCKET NUMBER 84040-3 DOCKET NUMBER 83660-1 Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) SANDRA KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect CREDITORS LEE KLUKIS; EXECUTRIX 817 TANNER LANE FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JAMES W CONOVER who died KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 LORI PHILLIPS-JONES of the Estate of EDWIN J RUSSELL who died Jan of the Estate of ATHEA NADINE WILSON who died Dec 12, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the ESTATE OF BENJAMIN TAYLOR HANNAH ATTORNEY AT LAW 8, 2021, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk Sep 15, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox DOCKET NUMBER 83954-1 STEPHEN CARPENTER ATTORNEY AT LAW 253 GRAVE HILL ROAD and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- 10413 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200 ONEIDA, TN. 37841 Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 having claims, matured or unmatured, against his resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the of FEBRUARY 2021, letters administration in or her estate are required to file the same with the against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above respect of the Estate of BENJAMIN TAYLOR NOTICE TO Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates HANNAH who died Aug 7, 2020, were issued NOTICE TO before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the CREDITORS (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All CREDITORS ESTATE OF DORTHY AKA DOROTHY (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first be forever barred: (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, publication of this notice if the creditor received an (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an matured or unmatured, against his or her estate ESTATE OF WILLIAM JOHN KOOYMAN PAYSINGER MITCHELL DOCKET NUMBER 84081-2 DOCKET NUMBER 84037-3 actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty are required to file the same with the Clerk and Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day (60) days before the date that is four (4) months actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months Master of the above named court on or before from the date of this first publication; or (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; or the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of of FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect respect of the Estate of DORTHY AKA DOROTHY (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor from the date of this first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor otherwise their claims will be forever barred. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first of the Estate of WILLIAM JOHN KOOYMAN who PAYSINGER MITCHELL who died Dec 13, 2020, died Dec 13, 2020, were issued the undersigned were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less publication of this notice if the creditor received an than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (4) months from the date of first publication as than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, (60) days before the date that is four (4) months described in (1)(A); or (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or and non-resident, having claims, matured or having claims, matured or unmatured, against his from the date of this first publication; or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor unmatured, against his or her estate are required or her estate are required to file the same with the date of death. This the 1 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 8 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors date of death. This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less above named Court on or before the earlier of the before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or ESTATE OF EDWIN J RUSSELL ESTATE OF JAMES W CONOVER dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four ESTATE OF ATHEA NADINE WILSON (4) months from the date of first publication as will be forever barred: (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an described in (1)(A); or DIXIE L RUSSELL; EXECUTRIX PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) BETTY SHANNON REMINGTON; EXECUTRIX (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty 2557 BARRINGTON CIRCLE SUE TALLENT; EXECUTOR 1190 SHELL 8003 RIVER DRIVE actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months date of death. TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308 COMMUNITY ROAD PHILADELPHIA, TN. 37864 OAK RIDGE, TN. 37830 This the 5 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; or from the date of this first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor DUDLEY TAYLOR MARK E BROWN ATTORNEY AT LAW DUSTIN S CROUSE (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESTATE OF BENJAMIN TAYLOR HANNAH ATTORNEY AT LAW 9724 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 505 ATTORNEY AT LAW received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less 800 S GAY STREET, SUITE 600 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 9111 CROSS PARK DRIVE, SUITE D200 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) KNOXVILLE, TN. 37929 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as MELISSA W HANNAH; ADMINISTRATRIX (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or 6529 BURNETT CREEK ROAD described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s NOTICE TO KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 1 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. NOTICE TO NOTICE TO CREDITORS date of death. This the 9 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. ESTATE OF DORTHY AKA CREDITORS CREDITORS DOROTHY PAYSINGER MITCHELL NOTICE TO ESTATE OF ROY HENDREN ADAMS ESTATE OF WILLIAM JOHN KOOYMAN ESTATE OF HAROLD LAFAYETTE SMITH DOCKET NUMBER 83438-1 ESTATE OF THOMAS MILLER CROSS, III PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) CREDITORS DOCKET NUMBER 84050-1 DOCKET NUMBER 84080-1 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) MICHAEL JESSE MITCHELL; EXECUTOR Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of ESTATE OF BETTY REEDER HOUSTON DAVID W. KOOYMAN; EXECUTOR 1152 LAUREL HILL ROAD FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect FEBRUARY 2021, letters administration in respect Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of DOCKET NUMBER 84075-2 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 220 SUBURBAN RD. of the Estate of HAROLD LAFAYETTE SMITH who of the Estate of ROY HENDREN ADAMS who died FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect KNOXVILLE, TN 37923 died Dec 24, 2020, were issued the undersigned Jul 19, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the of the Estate of THOMAS MILLER CROSS, III who Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of REBECCA D ABBOTT by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox died Jan 9, 2021, were issued the undersigned FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect KELLY GUYTON FRERE ATTORNEY ATTORNEY AT LAW of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of the Estate of BETTY REEDER HOUSTON who 1001 E. BROADWAY 118 HUXLEY ROAD, SUITE 7 and non-resident, having claims, matured or resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident died Nov 28, 2020, were issued the undersigned LENOIR CITY, TN 37771 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 unmatured, against his or her estate are required against his or her estate are required to file the and non-resident, having claims, matured or by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the same with the Clerk and Master of the above unmatured, against his or her estate are required of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident above named Court on or before the earlier of the named court on or before the earlier of the dates to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the and non-resident, having claims, matured or NOTICE TO NOTICE TO dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will above named Court on or before the earlier of the unmatured, against his or her estate are required will be forever barred: be forever barred. dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the CREDITORS CREDITORS (1)(A} Four (4) months from the date of the (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first will be forever barred: above named Court on or before the earlier of the first publication of this notice if the creditor publication of this notice if the creditor received an (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims ESTATE OF IRVING LEEDS ESTATE OF PAULINE J O’DELL received an actual copy of this notice to creditors actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty publication of this notice if the creditor received an DOCKET NUMBER 83866-3 will be forever barred: DOCKET NUMBER 83981-1 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (60) days before the date that is four (4) months actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of (4) months from the date of this first publication; from the date of this first publication; or (60) days before the date that is four (4) months FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect publication of this notice if the creditor received an Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor from the date of this first publication; or actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of PAULINE J O’DELL who died Aug (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 13, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the (60) days before the date that is four (4) months of the Estate of IRVING LEEDS who died Nov 19, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of the notice to creditors from the date of this first publication; or 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four if the creditor received the copy of the notice less County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or (4) months from the date of first publication as against his or her estate are required to file the if the creditor received the copy of the notice less having claims, matured or unmatured, against his described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s described in (1)(A); or than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four or her estate are required to file the same with the same with the Clerk and Master of the above (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s named Court on or before the earlier of the dates (4) months from the date of first publication as Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or date of death. This the 3 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. This the 5 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. date of death. described in (1)(A); or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will This the 9 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. be forever barred: (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: ESTATE OF HAROLD LAFAYETTE SMITH ESTATE OF ROY HENDREN ADAMS date of death. This the 9 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first ESTATE OF THOMAS MILLER CROSS, III publication of this notice if the creditor received an publication of this notice if the creditor received an PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ESTATE OF BETTY REEDER HOUSTON actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty RICK SMITH; EXECUTOR TRACY BADGETT; ADMINISTRATRIX PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) SONYA (60) days before the date that is four (4) months (60) days before the date that is four (4) months 409 BASILFIELD DRIVE 123 RAILWAY LANE SE ANNITA CROSS; EXECUTRIX 1607 MEADOW PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) from the date of this first publication; or from the date of this first publication; or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 HUNTSVILLE, AL 35803 CHASE LANE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37931 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor LAURA LEE HOUSTON (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor STURGILL; CO-EXECUTOR received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors STEVE MERRITT ATTORNEY if the creditor received the copy of the notice less 11307 TURKEY CREEK ROAD if the creditor received the copy of the notice less NOTICE TO NOTICE TO AT LAW 609 GENO CIRCLE KNOXVILLE, TN 37934 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four MARYVILLE, TN. 37803 (4) months from the date of first publication as CREDITORS CREDITORS (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or ELIZABETH REEDER described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ESTATE OF REBA ZANE TILLIS ESTATE OF JAY A BAYLESS NOTICE TO HOUSTON; CO-EXECUTOR (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 1 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. DOCKET NUMBER 84022-3 DOCKET NUMBER 84039-2 725 HARBOR WAY date of death. This the 3 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. ESTATE OF PAULINE J O’DELL Notice is hereby given that on the 28 day of CREDITORS KNOXVILLE, TN 37934 JANUARY 2021, letters administration in respect Notice is hereby given that on the 10 day of ESTATE OF IRVING LEEDS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) of the Estate of REBA ZANE TILLIS who died Nov FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect ESTATE OF NANCY E DAYTON FLETCHER SCOTT HOUSTON; CO-EXECUTOR CAROL O’DELL TAPP; EXECUTRIX 13, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the of the Estate of JAY A BAYLESS who died Nov 14, DOCKET NUMBER 84016-3 6020 MCNEELY ROAD PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 5294 TURTLE CREEK CIRCLE Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk CORRYTON, TN 37721 ALLISON SEXTON; EXECUTRIX VERO BEACH, FL 32967 County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of 5333 BEVERLY OAKS DRIVE resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect DALLIS H HOWARD KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 against his or her estate are required to file the having claims, matured or unmatured, against his of the Estate of NANCY E DAYTON who died Dec ATTORNEY AT LAW NOTICE TO same with the Clerk and Master of the above or her estate are required to file the same with the 5, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk 4820 OLD KINGSTON PIKE named court on or before the earlier of the dates Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 NOTICE TO CREDITORS prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, be forever barred. (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: having claims, matured or unmatured, against his CREDITORS ESTATE OF ROY PATTERSON (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first or her estate are required to file the same with the NOTICE TO DOCKET NUMBER 83995-3 ESTATE OF ROGER LEWELLING publication of this notice if the creditor received an publication of this notice if the creditor received an Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or DOCKET NUMBER 84056-1 Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or CREDITORS FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect (60) days before the date that is four (4) months (60) days before the date that is four (4) months (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: of the Estate of ROY PATTERSON who died Dec ESTATE OF JOHNNIE V KAUKER Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day of from the date of this first publication; or from the date of this first publication; or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect 2, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor publication of this notice if the creditor received an DOCKET NUMBER 84015-2 and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, of the Estate of ROGER LEWELLING who died Dec received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty 10, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (60) days before the date that is four (4) months Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of having claims, matured or unmatured, against his FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four from the date of this first publication; or County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- or her estate are required to file the same with the (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of first publication as (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor of the Estate of JOHNNIE V KAUKER who died Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or Nov 13, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, described in (1)(A); or described in (1)(A); or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors against his or her estate before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- are required to file the same with the Clerk date of death. date of death. This the 10 day of FEBRUARY, than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four and Master of the above named Court on or before (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first This the 28 day of JANUARY, 2021. 2021. (4) months from the date of first publication as resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, publication of this notice if the creditor received.an against his or her estate are required to file the the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) described in (1)(A); or otherwise their claims will be forever barred: actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty ESTATE OF REBA ZANE TILLIS ESTATE OF JAY A BAYLESS (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s same with the Clerk and Master of the above (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first (60) days before the date that is four (4) months date of death. This the 8 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. named Court on or before the earlier of the dates publication of this notice if the creditor received an from the date of this first publication; or PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor MARY ZAYN BOWLING; BONNIE BAYLESS; EXECUTRIX ESTATE OF NANCY E DAYTON be forever barred: actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty received an actual copy of the notice to creditors CO-ADMINISTRATRIX 113 ESSEX DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first (60) days before the date that is four (4) months if the creditor received the copy of the notice less 1135 KEOWEE AVENUE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) publication of this notice if the creditor received an from the date of this first publication; or than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 T SCOTT JONES ATTORNEY AT LAW DEBORAH H MALONE; EXECUTRIX actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (4) months from the date of first publication as 2125 MIDDLEBROOK PIKE 2017 ISLAND HOME BLVD (60) days before the date that is four (4) months received an actual copy of the notice to creditors described in (1)(A); or LU JAN PETROZZELLO; CO- KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 from the date of this first publication; or if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ADMINISTRATRIX (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four date of death. This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. 714 GALLAHER VIEW ROAD AMANDA M BUSBY received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (4) months from the date of first publication as ESTATE OF ROY PATTERSON KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY AT LAW if the creditor received the copy of the notice less described in (1)(A); or P.O. BOX 2588 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) STEVEN K BOWLING CREDITORS KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 (4) months from the date of first publication as date of death. This the 4 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. SHERI L MCCURRY; EXECUTRIX ATTORNEY AT LAW described in (1)(A); or 7124 MILLERTOWN PIKE P.O. BOX 11125 ESTATE OF BEN D BRABSON, JR. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ESTATE OF ROGER LEWELLING KNOXVILLE, TN. 37924 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37939 DOCKET NUMBER 84026-1 date of death. This the 5 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. NOTICE TO ESTATE OF JOHNNIE V KAUKER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of CREDITORS ROBERT ALAN SEEGRAVES; EXECUTOR NOTICE TO FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 320 RUSSFIELD DRIVE NOTICE TO of the Estate of BEN D BRABSON, JR. who died ESTATE OF WILLIAM F FRAKER CHRISTOPHER W KAUKER; FARRAGUT, TN. 37934 CREDITORS Jan 6, 2021, were issued the undersigned by the DOCKET NUMBER 84073-3 EXECUTOR 12439 EARLY ROAD CREDITORS Clerk and Master of-the Chancery Court of Knox KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 JERRY MARTIN ESTATE OF MARVIN WILLIAM WEAVER County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of ATTORNEY AT LAW ESTATE OF MARY PRICE DOCKET NUMBER 84034-3 resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect MARK TILLERY ATTORNEY AT LAW 112 GLENLEIGH CT, SUITE 1 DOCKET NUMBER 84049-3 Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of against his or her estate are required to file the of the Estate of WILLIAM F FRAKER who died Dec P.O. BOX 12257 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect same with the Clerk and Master of the above 31, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus February 15, 2021 LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES described in (1)(A); or the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. Notice is hereby given that on the 10 day of also notify the Contest & Credentials committee NOTICE TO NOTICE TO (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s All persons, resident and non-resident, having FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect 7 calendar days prior to the reorganization of their date of death. This the 4 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. claims, matured or unmatured, against his or of the Estate of CATHARINE WOLFENBARGER intent to seek the chairmanship (NLT 9:00am, CREDITORS CREDITORS her estate are required to file the same with the who died Sep 18, 2020, were issued the February 27, 2021). Nominations will not be made ESTATE OF ELSA A LOGAN ESTATE OF MARY L MONTGOMERY ESTATE OF WILMA R NEWCOMB Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the from the floor of the convention for Chairman. DOCKET NUMBER 84047-1 DOCKET NUMBER 84053-1 before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day of PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, Knox County Contest and Credentials Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect CARLA E NEWCOMB CURTIS; EXECUTRIX (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the matured or unmatured, against his or her estate Committee Chair FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of MARY L MONTGOMERY who died 8603 BRAVEHEART WAY first publication of this notice if the creditor are required to file the same with the Clerk and Christine Cruz of the Estate of ELSA A LOGAN who died Dec 15, Nov 17, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Master of the above named Court on or before [email protected] 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) 931-252-4592 and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- DALE C ALLEN (4) months from the date of this first publication; otherwise their claims will be forever barred: Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, ATTORNEY AT LAW or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the James Corcoran having claims, matured or unmatured, against his against his or her estate are required to file the P.O. BOX 900 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor first publication of this notice if the creditor [email protected] or her estate are required to file the same with the same with the Clerk and Master of the above KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of this notice to creditors 865-406-0375 Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or named Court on or before the earlier of the dates if the creditor received the copy of the notice less at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; James Crain (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: be forever barred: NOTICE TO (4) months from the date of first publication as or [email protected] (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the described in (1)(A); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 865-291-8954 first publication of this notice if the creditor first publication of this notice if the creditor CREDITORS (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s received an actual copy of the notice to creditors date of death. This the 5 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Roger Kane received an actual copy of this notice to creditors received an actual copy of this notice to creditors ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ANN SCARBROUGH at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four [email protected] DOCKET NUMBER 84062-1 ESTATE OF BARBARA LOU (4) months from the date of first publication as 865-405-5103 (4) months from the date of this first publication; (4) months from the date of this first publication; Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of or or NORRIS SUMMERS SWEAT described in (1)(A); or FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Wayne Sellars (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor of the Estate of ELIZABETH ANN SCARBROUGH PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) date of death. This the 10 day of FEBRUARY, [email protected] received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors who died Dec 10, 2020, were issued the JAY WILLIAM SUMMERS; EXECUTOR 2021. 865-803-6647 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less if the creditor received the copy of the notice less undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the 2707 NICKLE ROAD than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. A11 (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months· from the date of first publication as KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 ESTATE OF CATHARINE WOLFENBARGER Additional Convention information is available persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, on the KCRP website, knoxrepublicans.org and described in (1)(A); or described in (1)(A); or matured or unmatured, against his or her estate (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) on Facebook, Knox County GOP or by contacting are required to file the same with the Clerk and KENNETH WOLFENBARGER; EXECUTOR Chairman Randy Pace, 609-760-5394. date of death. This the 9 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. date of death. This the 4 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. Master of the above named Court on or before NOTICE TO 4145 MEREDITH ROAD the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) CREDITORS KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 ESTATE OF ELSA A LOGAN ESTATE OF MARY L MONTGOMERY otherwise their claims will be forever barred: LEGAL SECTION 94 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ESTATE OF CHARLES EDWARD THOMPSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) first publication of this notice if the creditor Knox County will receive bids for the following ALAN LOY; CO-EXECUTOR DOCKET NUMBER 84011-1 CHRIS DOUGLAS LOGAN; EXECUTOR received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Notice is hereby given that on the 10 day items & services: 212 OKEMA TRACE 3440 WILEY NOLAND ROAD at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four MISC. NOTICES SEVIERVILLE, TN. 37876 of FEBRUARY 2021, letters administration in LOUDON, TN. 37774 (4) months from the date of this first publication; respect of the Estate of CHARLES EDWARD PUBLIC NOTICE Bid 3026, Cylinder Collection Services, due or 3/16/21; DAVID LOY; CO-EXECUTOR THOMPSON who died Dec 8, 2020, were issued (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Knoxville Regional Transportation Bid 3027, Construction of the New Farragut NOTICE TO 4942 CURTIS DRIVE received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Planning Organization High Softball Facility, due 3/23/21 COOKEVILLE, TN. 38506 Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All if the creditor received the copy of the notice less persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, Executive Board Meeting, February 24, 2021 CREDITORS than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four matured or unmatured, against his or her estate For additional information call 865-215-5777, CHARLES W KITE (4) months from the date of first publication as ESTATE OF WANDA RUTH LOVEDAY are required to file the same with the Clerk and The Knoxville Regional Transportation stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North ATTORNEY AT LAW described in (1)(A); or Planning Organization (TPO) Executive Board will Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, DOCKET NUMBER 84084-2 9925 TIERRA VERDE DRIVE Master of the above named court on or before (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) meet on Wednesday, February 24th at 9 a.m. or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/ KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 date of death. This the 4 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. Notice is hereby given that on the 10 day of otherwise their claims will be forever barred. in the Small Assembly Room of the City County procurement. To bid on Knox County surplus (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN. Due to items, go to www.govdeals.com. FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ANN SCARBROUGH of the Estate of WANDA RUTH LOVEDAY who first publication of this notice if the creditor the circumstances of the COVID-19 virus, this NOTICE TO received an actual copy of this notice to creditors meeting may be conducted by electronic means. died Oct 8, 2020, were issued the undersigned PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court CREDITORS at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Please visit the Knoxville Regional TPO website ROBERT STEVEN SCARBROUGH; (4) months from the date of this first publication; frequently for updates on this public meeting. The NOTICE OF LIEN SALE of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident CO-EXECUTOR and non-resident, having claims, matured or ESTATE OF CAROL F MOODY or full Agenda will be available on the TPO website DOCKET NUMBER 84054-2 3225 SHADY OAK LANE (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 5-7 days prior to the meeting and can be found SALE DATE MARCH 1, 2021 7120 unmatured, against his or her estate are required KNOXVILLE, TN. 37931 ASHEVILLE HWY KNOX TN 37924 to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day of received an actual copy of the notice to creditors here: https://knoxtpo.org/boards-and-committees/ FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect if the creditor received the copy of the notice less executive-board/. If you would like a copy of above named Court on or before the earlier of the TERESA DIANE JONES; CO-EXECUTOR 2008 LEXUS 460 VIN #JTHBL46F885071527 dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims of the Estate of CAROL F MOODY who died Dec than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four the final Agenda please contact the TPO. If you 30, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the 2138 WILSON ROAD, APT B2 (4) months from the date of first publication as need assistance or accommodation for a disability 1992 MAZDA VIN# JM2UF1131N0285230 will be forever barred: KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 1999 JEEP CHEROKEE VIN# (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox described in (1) (A) ; or please notify the TPO three business days in County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s advance of the meeting and we will be glad to 1J4FF68S2XL595678 first publication of this notice if the creditor BRADLEY LEWIS 2012 FORD FUSION VIN# received an actual copy of this notice to creditors resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, date of death. work with you in obliging any reasonable request. against his or her estate are required to file the ATTORNEY AT LAW 865-215-2506 or [email protected]. 3FAHP0GA8CR117946 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four 10413 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200 2011 FORD ECONOLINE (4) months from the date of this first publication; same with the Clerk and Master of the above This the 10 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. named Court on or before the earlier of the dates KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 VIN#1FTNE2EL7BDB40452 or 1986 WELLS CARGO TRAILER VIN (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will ESTATE OF CHARLES EDWARD THOMPSON NOTICE OF PUBLIC be forever barred: #1WC200G20G3011781 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors NOTICE TO HEARING 1996 FORD F150 VIN#1FTEF15Y3TLA51682 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) first publication of this notice if the creditor KATHLEEN THOMPSON; ADMNINISTRATRIX 2009 FORD ESCAPE than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four CREDITORS Due to social-distancing safeguards to VIN#1FMCU02789KB22355 (4) months from the date of first publication as received an actual copy of this notice to creditors 3421 RIVERVIEW DRIVE protect from the COVID-19 threat, the Knoxville described in (1)(A); or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four ESTATE OF WILLIAM Y SHIELDS KNOXVILLE, TN. 37914 Regional Transportation Planning Organization (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (4) months from the date of this first publication; DOCKET NUMBER 84057-2 (TPO) Executive Board meeting on Wednesday, LEGAL NOTICE date of death. This the 10 day of FEBRUARY, or Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day of February 24, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. will be held 2021. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect NOTICE TO electronically. This includes the Public Hearing on The TDEC Division of Water Resources received an actual copy of the notice to creditors of the Estate of WILLIAM Y SHIELDS who died the proposed Program of Projects (POP) funded (DWR) proposes to issue a water quality National ESTATE OF WANDA RUTH LOVEDAY if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Nov 29, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the CREDITORS by FY2021 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox ESTATE OF ROBERT LESTER WATKINS Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula and Section permit: PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) KELLY (4) months from the date of first publication as County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities grants. The meeting Applicant: General NPDES Permit for described in (1)(A); or DOCKET NUMBER 84074-1 DEANN GIBSON; EXECUTRIX 736 SEAGLE LANE resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of will use the Zoom video-conferencing platform. Discharges of Hydrostatic Test Water SEYMOUR, TN. 37865 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s against his or her estate are required to file the Further information will be on the TPO website, Permit Number: TNG670000 date of death. This the 4 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect same with the Clerk and Master of the above of the Estate of ROBERT LESTER WATKINS who so check frequently for updates. Permit Writer: Vojin Janjic EVAN M NEWMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW named Court on or before the earlier of the dates The City of Knoxville is the Designated Rating: Major ESTATE OF CAROL F MOODY died Oct 28, 2020, were issued the undersigned P.O. BOX 6 RUTLEDGE, TN. 37861 prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Recipient of the FTA funds. The times established County Statewide be forever barred: for public review and for allowing comment on the EFO Name: Statewide PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the and non-resident, having claims, matured or POP follow the TPO’s Transportation Improvement Location: 600 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd NOTICE TO RHONDA L MOODY; EXECUTRIX first publication of this notice if the creditor Program public involvement process. Written and, City: Nashville, TN 37243 6813 CARDINDALE DRIVE unmatured, against his or her estate are required received an actual copy of this notice to creditors to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the if possible, oral comments will be allowed on the Activity Description: Permit for the discharge KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four CREDITORS above named Court on or before the earlier of the proposed POP. If there are no changes, the POP of hydrostatic test water from new and used (4) months from the date of this first publication; dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be considered final. facilities, including pipelines, flowlines, and ESTATE OF JEWELL CURTIS MARTIN ROGER D HYMAN or The proposed POP can be viewed at www. storage tanks. DOCKET NUMBER 83904-2 ATTORNEY AT LAW (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor will be forever barred: (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the knoxtpo.org. Interested persons, agencies, and Effluent Description: Hydrostatic test water P.O. BOX 26072 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors private transportation providers are encouraged to Receiving Stream: Waters of the state Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors participate. To be mailed or faxed a copy of the The proposed permit contains limitations on FEBRUARY 2021, letters administration in respect than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four POP, or to provide comments contact Doug Burton the amounts of pollutants to be discharged, in of the Estate of JEWELL CURTIS MARTIN who (4) months from the date of first publication as at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; at 400 Main Street, Suite 403, Knoxville, TN accordance with Federal and State standards and died Sep 16, 2020, were issued the undersigned NOTICE TO described in (1)(A); or 37902 or at (865) 215-3824 or at doug.burton@ regulations. Permit conditions are tentative and by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor knoxtpo.org. Comments must be submitted by subject to public comment. of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident CREDITORS date of death. This the 4 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 to be and non-resident, having claims, matured or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESTATE OF WILMA R NEWCOMB if the creditor received the copy of the notice less read during the meeting. For more information, or to review and/or unmatured, against his or her estate are required ESTATE OF WILLIAM Y SHIELDS copy documents from the permit file (there is a to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the DOCKET NUMBER 84055-3 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day of nominal charge for photocopies), contact Vojin above named court on or before the earlier of the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (4) months from the date of first publication as FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect LEGAL NOTICE Janjic at (615) 532-0670 or the Nashville Central dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims CHARLES Y SHIELDS; EXECUTOR described in (1)(A); or of the Estate of WILMA R NEWCOMB who died Office at (615) 532-0625. To comment on this will be forever barred. 10219 KINGSTON PIKE (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Dec 2, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the date of death. This the 8 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. On March 6, 2021, 9:00 am at Crown College, permit issuance or proposed conditions submit (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 2307 W Beaver Creek Dr, Powell, TN 37849, the written comments to TDEC-DWR, William R. first publication of this notice if the creditor Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- ESTATE OF ROBERT LESTER WATKINS Knox County Republican Party will hold its biennial Snodgrass - Tennessee Tower, 312 Rosa L. Parks received an actual copy of this notice to creditors JERRY M MARTIN Re-organization Convention. Avenue, 11th Floor, Nashville, Tennessee 37243. at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, ATTORNEY AT LAW against his or her estate are required to file the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Knox County Republicans wishing to cast Comments should be received within 30 days from (4) months from the date of this first publication; 112 GLENLEIGH COURT, SUITE 1 ballots for County Party Officers must meet the the Legal Notice and should include the applicant or same with the Clerk and Master of the above KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 SYDNEY ANNE WATKINS; EXECUTRIX named Court on or before the earlier of the dates 3231 MISTY HILL WAY Bona-fide Republican voter Requirements set forth name and NPDES Number. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor in the Tennessee Republican Party By-laws. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will KNOXVILLE, TN. 37917 be forever barred: Knox County Republicans seeking to serve Interested persons may request a public if the creditor received the copy of the notice less NOTICE TO in leadership roles and running for Vice Chair, hearing on any application. The request must be than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor Treasurer, Vice Treasurer and Secretary must also filed within the comment period and must indicate (4) months from the date of first publication as CREDITORS NOTICE TO meet specific Bona-fide Republican requirements the interest of the filing party and reasons for the described in (1)(A); or received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four ESTATE OF BARBARA LOU CREDITORS set forth in the by-laws. request. If there is significant interest, a hearing (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Knox County Republicans seeking the position will be held pursuant to Rule 0400-40-5-.06(9) date of death. (4) months from the date of this first publication; NORRIS SUMMERS SWEAT or of Chairman must meet the Specific Bona-fide (a), and the Director will make determinations This the 8 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. DOCKET NUMBER 84064-3 ESTATE OF CATHARINE WOLFENBARGER (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day Republican requirements for Chairman set forth in regarding permit issuance. DOCKET NUMBER 84085-3 the Tennessee Republican Party By-laws and must ESTATE OF JEWELL CURTIS MARTIN received an actual copy of the notice to creditors of FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in if the creditor received the copy of the notice less respect of the Estate of BARBARA LOU NORRIS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four SUMMERS SWEAT who died Oct 21, 2020, were (4) months from the date of first publication as issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION (TDEC) EDWIN MARTIN; ADMINISTRATOR DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES (DWR) 100 FALLEN LEAF TRAIL William R. Snodgrass - Tennessee Tower GEORGETOWN, KY 40324 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 11th Floor Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1102 M SUE WHITE ATTORNEY AT LAW 216 PHOENIX COURT, SUITE D SEYMOUR, TN. 37865 NOTICE OF PROPOSED PERMIT ACTION AND PUBLIC HEARING NOPH21-001 February 9, 2021

NOTICE TO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; the Division of Water Resources proposes to issue a water quality National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System CREDITORS (NPDES) permit and will hold a public hearing pursuant to Rule 0400-40-05-.06 (8). ESTATE OF OPAL ROBERTS “PAT” MCBEE Date: April 13, 2021 DOCKET NUMBER 84083-1 Location: WebEx: https://tngov.webex.com/tngov/j.php?MTID=me7e3cb212f3db45fe3d10a123e3e660c 4110 Central Avenue Pike To access the meeting beginning at 4:45 PM CST and then during the times below one may: 1) type the above URL in a web browser or Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day Knoxville, TN 37912 2) join by telephone. Directions and links for access are on this webpage: of FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in 865-687-6622 www.cvlcknox.org https://www.tn.gov/environment/ppo-public-participation.html respect of the Estate of OPAL ROBERTS “PAT” +1-415-655-0003 US TOLL MCBEE who died Sep 28, 2020, were issued Meeting number (access code): 185 529 7353 the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Meeting password: DWRPHHydro1 Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. Time: 5:00-7:00 PM CST, Formal Public Hearing All persons,· resident and non-resident, having Call: (423) 240-0675 for assistance with WebEx login claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the TDEC will receive public comments concerning the proposed permit action described below: Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or Applicant Name: General NPDES Permit for Discharges of Hydrostatic Test Water (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: Permit Number Permit: TNG670000 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Permit Writer: Vojin Janjic first publication of this notice if the creditor Permit Rating: Major received an actual copy of this notice to creditors County: Statewide at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four EFO Name: Statewide (4) months from the date of this first publication; Description of Activity: Permit for the discharge of hydrostatic test water from new and used facilities, including pipelines, flowlines, and storage or tanks. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Effluent Description: Hydrostatic test water received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less The meeting moderator may limit the length of oral comments in order to allow all parties an opportunity to speak and will require that all comments than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four be relevant to the proposed permit action and the DWR issues. TDEC staff considers written comments accepted at the hearing and through April 23, (4) months from the date of first publication as 2021, to be part of the hearing record. described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Interested persons may obtain additional information, including a copy of the draft permit, and may inspect and copy related documents at the date of death. This the 9 day of FEBRUARY, division’s offices, Attn: Liz Campbell (615) 532-1172. 2021. Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings (or review the file record) should contact TDEC to discuss any auxiliary ESTATE OF OPAL ROBERTS “PAT” MCBEE aids or services needed to facilitate such participation. Contact may be in person, by writing, telephone, or other means, and should be made no later than Thursday, April 1st, 2021, to allow time to provide such aid or services. Contact the ADA Coordinator (1-866-253-5827) for further information. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ROGER Hearing impaired callers may use the Tennessee Relay Service (1-800-848-0298). DALE MCBEE; EXECUTOR 1322 BERKLEY HILLS LANE POWELL, TN. 37849 You may reach Vojin Janjic, the permit writer for further information at 615-532- 0670 or by email at [email protected].