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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 37,872 8.1% 497 .11% Focus SOURCES 1. U.S. Census Bureau 2. Knox County Health Department data from 2/6/2021. Inclement 2/6/2021 470,313 37,872 8.1% 497 0.11% weather policy, bus passes discussed at KCS session By Ken Lay The Knox County Board of Edu- cation’s February work session meeting took just 52 minutes Wednesday night and was fairly uneventful. In his report, KCS Superinten- dent Bob Thomas pleaded for patience as the district deals with inclement winter weather. “The safety of our students, our families and our employees is our No. 1 concern,” Thomas said. “We understand that the winter weather provides challenges for The proposed baseball stadium complex would be financed by a local Sports Authority created by the city and county and leased to Randy our families but we ask that they Boyd’s minor-league baseball team. Questions from the city and county elected officials raised several issues and members of the Authority have an alternative plan in place. will apparently be named soon. “We try to make decisions early and we understand that winter weather can be challenging.” Thomas also announced a Proposed Baseball Stadium Gains recently developed partnership between Knox County Schools, Knoxville Area Transit and the City of Knoxville to provide the City & County Mayors’ Support district’s students in grades 6-12 with KAT’s Youth Freedom By Mike Steely Senior Writer officials heard from Boyd, County the county to compete with other to secure funds, oversee the Pass, which will enable Knox [email protected] Finance Director Chris Caldwell, communities and said, “You design and construction, and County Students to ride on the Knoxville’s Chief Economic & couldn’t find a better partner” own the stadium. The facility city’s public transit system free Randy Boyd’s proposal to have Community Development Offi- than Boyd. might be open daily for people Continued on page 6 the city and county finance a cer Stephanie Welch, and Bond Kincannon called the stadium to visit to walk, exercise, etc., baseball stadium near the Old Counsel Mark Mamantov. Knox idea an investment in our com- but leased for 10 years to Boyd’s City came under several ques- County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and munity and called Boyd “a great Knoxville Smokies minor league tions Thursday when the county Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincan- partner.” baseball team. The lease would 45-foot commission and city council non also spoke on the matter. To kick off the campaign to permit the team to manage the held a joint work session on the Jacobs told the joint meeting fund the stadium both the com- stadium, secure events like con- topic. that he was initially against the mission and council will hear the certs, and profit from such activ- tall cross Knox County Commission stadium proposal because it nominees for a “Sports Author- ities. The city and county might Chair Larsen Jay led the com- would require public funding. He ity” soon. That public body might benefit from taxes and increased Continue on page 2 on council bined virtual meeting and the said such a project would allow eventually issue its own bonds agenda By Mike Steely Ethics to hear Mac’s Pharmacy vaccinates Knox High seniors Senior Writer complaint [email protected] An appeal to have a 45-foot tall Christian cross placed at a busi- against county ness in North Knoxville will be heard by the Knoxville City Coun- chairman cil Tuesday. By Mike Steely Dr. Todd Stinnett, pastor Senior Writer [email protected] of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, is asking the city for per- When the Knox County Ethics mission to increase “a detached Committee meets on Wednes- accessory structure” from 18 feet day, it will step into a complaint to 45 feet. The “work of art in the that is typical of past political shape of a cross and bearing no charges. In the midst of the Knox advertising” is for 4605 Central County Commission discuss- Avenue Pike. That’s the address ing whether the Ethics group is of Backflow Specialty Inc, a com- needed the committee will hear pany founded by Larry Stinnett a complaint against Knox County in 1995. Chairman Larsen Jay. In recent Dr. Stinnett is the son of the years most complaints going to company’s current owner, Ginny the committee were deemed Stinnett. He is appealing a deci-

political in nature and dismissed. PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. sion by the Department of Plans, The Knox County Law Depart- Reviews and Building Inspections. Excitement was in the air at Knox High Senior Living Friday morning as residents were eager to get ment reviews each complaint The council is also being asked their COVID-19 vaccinations. Three representatives from Mac’s LTC Pharmacy of Powell gave the and, if found possibly credible, by Benjamin C. Mullins for an vaccinations and the pharmacy, according to Morgan Honeycutt, Mac’s director of pharmacy, is ad- the complaint is passed along to appeal of a denial of a zoning ministering vaccines at nursing homes and assisted and senior living facilities in Knox and surround- the ethics committee. change for Acre Kingston Pike T5, ing counties. As of Friday, 49,034 vaccinations in Knox County had been reported to the health de- Local businessman Andrew LLC. Knoxville-Knox County Plan- partment, which means 7.41% of people in the county have had at least one dose of the vaccine. ning voted 7-6 to deny a change Continue on page 4 Continue on page 4 2020 FORD ECOSPORT OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

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Almost none election. There was no to stop the impeachment of still 7,000 Guardsman on state capitols around the of them have been prose- enthusiasm for candidate the former president, which duty there, and the plan is nation. cuted and Vice President Biden as shown by the 50 he could have easily done. to have 5,000 in place until All that was really shown Harris has even praised or 60 cars that would show Victor Davis Hanson By John J. Duncan Jr. March 4th, which was the was that their “intelligence” them. up at his rallies compared wrote; “If Democrats and [email protected] traditional inaugural date was faulty and/or greatly Some in the national to the 30,000 or so that the left wished to reinvig- until it was changed to Jan. exaggerated. media have been trying would come to Trump rallies orate the Trump legacy, The deployment of 20th in 1937. As I wrote in an earlier desperately to stay relevant, in almost every state with they could have done no 26,000 National Guard Extra security was put into column, those who vandal- such as Eugene Robinson very little advanced notice. better than unleashing their troops to Washington for place at most state capitols ized the Capitol on Jan. 6th, on MSNBC, and have even Someone said that most unhinged and often repul- the inauguration was total- too, and nothing happened should and will be prosecut- gone so far left that they said who voted for Biden hated sive hatred of the last two ly unnecessary and was a at any of those places either. ed. However, far less than Trump supporters should be Trump so much that they weeks. waste of many millions of It was and still is very expen- one percent of those who “de-programmed.” would have voted for Kermit Now, the country will go taxpayer dollars that could sive and very boring military attended the Trump rally Actually, the ones who the Frog if he had been the through an impeachment and should have been spent duty. actually went into the Cap- need psychiatric treatment Democratic nominee. that is based on nothing but for better things. It sounded very dramatic itol. are those who are still so The election boiled down hatred. Sad. Very Sad. Paul’s Oasis found guilty of curfew violations The Illogic of the By Mike Steely Dyer questioned Osterbrink his client, Owens asked for a fine Senior Writer [email protected] and other witnesses including rather than suspension. Sergeant John Coward, the city’s Herbert asked what would What defense could a bar enforcement officer. Coward said happen to the business inventory Cancel Culture owner take when charged multi- each visit to the bar saw Oster- if the beer license were to be sus- Two movements slavery on moral ple times with violating a COVID- brink come out of the bar to pended. Dyer said it could be held have characterized grounds and called 19 pandemic curfew regulation? receive the citation. Coward said in storage and a notice placed on the left’s takeover for its gradual aboli- How about the bar was open he witnessed customers still in the business door. of our schools, poli- tion. He even emanci- beyond the mandatory closing the bar after curfew hours, par- Herbert said she would make tics and media. They pated his slaves upon time but wasn’t serving alcohol tying and drinking. He said that a ruling within 24 hours and are the cancel culture his death. Yet while he and you can’t prove otherwise? Osterbrink took a citation back on Wednesday afternoon she and the muzzle cul- lived, he was depen- That seems to be the position into the bar, held the paperwork released her opinion. ture. While most of us dent upon slaves to taken by Paul Osterbrink, owner above his head, and the custom- “All the evidence examined have heard about the By Dr. Harold A. Black maintain his standard of Paul’s Oasis at 8021 Kingston ers cheered. lead the Hearing Officer to con- cancel culture fewer [email protected] of living. Lincoln, the Pike, in a hearing Tuesday. The Knox County Board of Health clude that it is more likely than of us have paid atten- school board argued bar owner, testifying on behalf member Dr. Patrick O’Brien tes- not that the Permittee is guilty tion to the muzzle cul- did not do enough to of the bar’s corporation PTO Inc, tified that the board has the of the charged non-compliance ture where voices not aligned aid blacks and mistreated the repeatedly took the Fifth Amend- authority to place a curfew offenses and there is sufficient with political correctness are Sioux. Certainly it is true that Lin- ment when asked about break- during a health emergency and justification for the immediate silenced. coln likely thought that blacks ing the curfews mandated by the the orders not only covered serv- suspension of the Beer Permit for The muzzle culture is a greater like Frederick Douglass was Knox County Board of Health. ing of alcohol but curfew hours a period of 60 days from today’s threat to our freedom because it an exception and believed that City of Knoxville Beer Board for restaurants and bars except date and the imposition of a bans free speech. However, the as a whole blacks would not Hearing Officer Celeste Herbert for drive-through, pick up or carry $1,000 per charged offense for cancel culture is important as be able to rise to the level of replied each time that refusing out service. a total of $7,000 which must be well since it seeks to ignore or whites. However, Douglass was to answer those questions was “a “That was our intent,” O’Brien rewrite our history. Here certain an exception regardless of color negative response” and that the said. paid in full before the beer permit symbols of the past are removed as was Lincoln. Nonetheless, it Fifth Amendment does not apply Owens said the city had to is reinstated. from public view. Thus statues of is not difficult to understand Lin- to corporations. show the burden of proof and The hearing officer cited the historic figures have been des- coln’s view given the status of Osterbrink continued to reply said the citation showed no alle- testimony of Dr. O’Brien and Sgt. ecrated, torn down, tossed into enslaved blacks. And then there by “taking the Fifth” and his gation of alcohol service after the Coward and Osterbrink’s sever- rivers or relegated to museums. is Thomas Jefferson who wrote attorney, Rick Owens, told the curfew hours. Dyer said that the al attempts to assert the Fifth Streets, parks and schools have eloquently about the freedom of hearing there was no proof that Board of Health regulation not Amendment on behalf of a cor- been renamed as well. First it all yet owned slaves. Yet Jeffer- Paul’s Oasis violated the curfew only covered serving of alcohol poration as evidence. She also started with Confederate nota- son opposed the spreading of because the policeman who but forbade bars and restaurants noted the payroll records as part bles. I have no objections to the slavery to the western territories served eleven citations there remaining open after hours. She of the evidence in the decision. renaming of military bases. I when Ohio was being settled by never stepped inside the bar. asked for a $1,000 fine for each Two other bars with citations always thought that those who whites. Martin Luther King, Jr., Knoxville City Attorney Alyson of the 11 offenses and a 60-day face similar hearings with Bil- named the bases had a satiric while acknowledging Jefferson’s Dyer presented employee records loss of their city beer license. liards and Brews to go before a sense of humor in that the bases faults still praised his ideals. Osterbrink filed with the city Owens asked any ruling be hearing officer on Tuesday and were named – with the excep- What I have always tried to do showing a bartender working well “held in abeyance” until Oster- Club XYZ to have a hearing on tion of Robert E. Lee – after per- is not judge those in the past beyond the curfew hours, until 3 brink can get his day in court at Thursday. Billiards and Brews has haps the most incompetent gen- by the mores of today. If his- or 4 a.m., and asked him about it. which time he could answer ques- been cited at least 17 times for erals in the rebel army. I wouldn’t torical figures were evil by the He replied, “She was there.” tions. If the ruling went against being open after curfew. object to removing all vestiges standards of their time, then of Nathan Bedford Forrest who they should not be canonized was an odious individual even in today. Examples of such figures Proposed Baseball Stadium Gains City & County Mayors’ Support his time. Although Bedford For- are Bedford Forrest and Andrew Cont. from page 1 be before the commission and economically viable.” Mamantov rest had essentially a deathbed Jackson. But they should not be tourism. council in March. She said many said that public financing of sta- recantation in his Jubilee of Poll ignored either for their accom- Boyd is also planning a $140 community meetings and work dium for minor league baseball Bearers speech, I still would not plishments. Few people in our million development next to the sessions will be held and a devel- is common. celebrate his life. past or present are saints. stadium with apartments, retail opment agreement presented Several lengthy questions and The recent recommendation Martin Luther King, Jr. was as businesses, and the like. That this summer. comments came from Coun- by the San Francisco school impactful on our society as most development is likely to require Construction could start later cilwoman Amelia Parker, who board to remove the names of figures in our past. Yet he was a tax break to get underway. this year with the stadium pos- called for many more work ses- Abraham Lincoln and George deeply flawed. Are we supposed Caldwell said the stadium and sibly open in the spring of 2023. sions. Chairman Jay attempted Washington from schools in to cancel out Dr King? George the proposal offer “much more Questions from both bodies to pause her questions to permit the city is another example of Floyd is now considered a martyr than baseball” with opportunities included how many employees others to comment. Parker said the cancel culture’s view of by many and some school dis- for concerts, markets, weddings there would be at the stadium, that two hours was not long the world. George Washington, tricts are seriously considering and more. if the project would mean a tax enough for the work session. of course, was a slave owner. naming schools after him. Yet I Welch said the stadium would increase, and if Boyd would get “We have to have an end point That in the view of the cancel wager than none of those school be financed and owned by the community input from the Afri- and let other people ask ques- culture trumps any other of his districts can cite one meritori- Sports Authority and could hold can American neighborhood sur- tions,” Jay told her. other accomplishments. It didn’t ous act by George Floyd. Those up to 200 events a year including rounding the project. Mamantov “Come on, you all, we are the matter that his triumph with a school districts apparently think baseball games. Mamantov said was also asked about a third-par- government, this is ridiculous,” rag tail motley army over one of that his killing overcomes his the rental to the team, the taxes ty review of the proposal and he Parker replied. She called for the greatest armies of the day considerable flaws as a human on ticket sales, and income from replied that a Request for Pro- a work session just on financ- is the stuff of legends. It doesn’t being. It’s Interesting that they out of town visitors, would go a posal would be issued by the ing before members of the new matter that he opted to be a lim- do not give the same consider- distance in paying any bond debt Authority and reviewed before Sports Authority are approved. ited term president rather than ation to the individuals whose issued for the project. approval. “This is not a done deal, there’s an autocrat. The only thing that names they have stricken from Welch said the project is in the Asked why Boyd doesn’t pay for lots more to iron out,” said Coun- matters is that he owned slaves. their schools. early stages and said nominees the stadium and nearby complex cil Woman Lauren Rider. In 1774 Washington denounced to the Authority would probably himself, Boyd replied, “It is not

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The county com- to his colleagues on the lion represents quite nearly legislative delegation spe- Most folks don’t realize mission elects its chair and board expressing his opin- a third of the City’s entire cifically asked the board of teachers oftentimes receive vice chair at its September ion members should back annual budget. Watson education to use the money raises from both the state meeting. the proposal of City Coun- urged his fellow board mem- for teacher raises and to and local governments. One would think some- cilwoman Gwen McKenzie bers to “reach out” to Mayor teachers ONLY. The leg- So finally the legislators one running for the board to give away $100 million Indya Kincannon as well as islators were helpful inas- have tired of a practice the of education would be at of taxpayer money. Money the city council members to much they defined in their Knox County School system least somewhat informed that didn’t belong to the express their support for the letter just who they meant, has used for decades. It will about its functions and the City of Knoxville or theirs to give-away. By Steve Hunley, stating, “For purposes of be interesting to see if the people who serve on it. It spend or give away for any Watson urged his col- Publisher this pay increase, we con- board will do as the Knox doesn’t seem wildly out- reason, but Daniel didn’t leagues to take a stand on [email protected] sider the classroom teach- County legislative delega- landish to suppose that see any reason to delay Gwen McKenzie’s resolu- er to be a person licensed tions asks. They should. someone elected in March, that for a single second. tion as he believed it would Legislators Show to teach and who spends The emphasis should be on would have some sense of Of course, there is also the somehow affect the dispar- Board Members A 50% or more of their time those folks at the forefront, his colleagues by the follow- fact they pledged money for ities in education. Really? instructing students in the which are the classroom ing September when board unnamed and unspecified That likely has more to do Paddle classroom, in the library, in teachers. members take the oath of projects in the first place with the breakdown of the The Knox County Legisla- the gym or other instruction- office. That also presup- with money that doesn’t family units than anything tive delegation did a mighty al means including online poses one is keeping up exist unless the city council else. The highest per pupil interesting thing recent- instruction.” Dollar Dan Rides with board meetings and has the will to triple taxes. expenditure in Knox County ly and folks ought to know Then came the pointed doings. But no, Watson While Watson’s missive of all our high schools by far about it. Every member of part of the letter. “Too many Again! evidently likes things nice stated the money would is Austin-East for example. the legislative delegation - times in the past when the Daniel Watson, member and slow, except maybe for come from federal, state, And Daniel, have you ever - - Senators Randy McNal- Legislature has passed of the Knox County Board the board meetings where local and private grants, decried the City of Knox- ly, Becky Duncan Massey salary increases for class- of Education, seems to have he talks like a wind-up doll there are no such grants in ville’s annexation policies and Richard Briggs, along room teachers, the LEA has taken Virginia Babb’s title as whose winder is stuck. the offing. That also begs which gobbled up sales with Representatives Eddie chosen to distribute the pay the board’s chief babbler. Now Watson thinks it’s the important question, if taxes that would have oth- Mannis, Dave Wright, Justin increase to other personnel It’s difficult to ascertain just necessary to delay doing an these grants have existed, erwise gone to our school Lafferty, Jason Zachary, including administrative per- what Watson has accom- evaluation for the superin- what exactly has kept the system? No, you haven’t Michele Carringer, Sam sonnel that is far removed plished in the few months tendent within the time pre- City of Knoxville from seek- and I suspect you still McKenzie and Gloria John- from the classroom.” In he’s been on the board. The scribed by Tennessee state ing them in the first place? haven’t a clue about that. son - - - signed a letter sent other words, the Knox first thing he did was pro- law because newly elected When you have a spare I wonder if you know how to Superintendent Bob County School system has test the idea he should be members might not have moment, telephone your long it’s been since the city Thomas, Board of Educa- taken the money allocated expected to help determine an opinion. There may be city councilman and ask operated a school system? tion Chair Susan Horn and for teacher pay raises and the board’s leadership. Ordi- no penalty expressly provid- them why they haven’t been Without any definite Mayor Glenn Jacobs. The divvied it up to give raises narily, the board would rou- ed in the law for failing to looking for such grants from source of funding, the McK- letter was copied to every to most everybody, includ- tinely elect a chair and vice comply with state law, but those sources long before enzie resolution was little member of the Knox County ing the frequently highly chair, yet Danno objected. it sends a signal of incom- now? Considering then- more than an empty gesture Board of Education. paid folks in the Andrew He said he thought it more petence more than cau- Mayor Madeline Rogero intended to placate some The legislative delega- Johnson Building. Also, the appropriate to participate in tion. Whether they like it gave Indya Kincannon the folks, which is precisely tion pointed out the Ten- Knox County School system the meetings for a bit so he or not, the board is obliged vitally important task of rec- what more than a few of our nessee General Assembly is way over the number of could have a better feeling to follow state law, just like ommending folks to serve community’s Black activists had approved $42 million employees the State of about his colleagues. everybody else. If some- on various City of Knoxville said at the time. in the Basic Education For- Tennessee will pay for, so What is the first thing one isn’t prepared to make Boards to insure diversity, But Dollar Dan is too busy mula (BEP) designated for there again, pay raises of ANY legislative body does? difficult decisions, he/she you’d think the City would virtue signaling to realize fic- teacher raises. The legisla- say, $500, become consid- Elects its officers of course. doesn’t belong in any public have already employed tional grants never helped tors gently reminded board erably less once divided. The U. S. House of Repre- office. someone to chase down the first child to read or add. members it is the Local Edu- The Knox County legisla- sentatives elects its speak- Now Daniel seems to grants. Of course they For that matter, virtue sig- cation Authority (LEA), in this tive delegation noted that er, the U. S. Senate elects have no difficulty in taking do and of course they’ve naling never educated the instance, the Knox County “defeats the purpose of the its majority and minority the plunge when it’s none chased grants. Maybe they first kid either. Board of Education, that salary increases and further leaders. The Tennessee of his business. Nope, Dan just haven’t chased them

By Steve Hunley,Biden,Washington As far as punishments are con- favored all students, including education to reopen Watch schools. One college scholarships have evapo- Publisher cerned, that ranks right behind trans students, having the same California student, Isaiah Navar- rated because of shut downs. [email protected] no dessert after supper. It also opportunities. Well, Miguel, they ro, who plays football at his high The New York Times is calling ignores the problems inside their do have the same opportunities school, had a special word of for Old Joe to appoint a “Reality” We’ve reached the point of the own party, but we’re not supposed now. Anyone can try out to play thanks to the Golden State’s Hyp- Czar. As the Wall Street Journal surreal in this country. You just to talk about that. The Democrats sports; the question is on which ocrite-In-Chief, Gavin Newsome, pointed out, the NYT is calling for couldn’t make this stuff up. have tried to pretend nothing is team? One way or the other, who can dine out without wear- state censored media. It would As Old Joe signs anything wrong when they have two rabid- Cardona really didn’t answer the ing a mask, but closes churches, involve not only the policing of placed in front him, Alexandria ly anti-Semitic members roaming question. schools, businesses, and every- ideas, but actually defining real- Ocasio-Cortez has managed to the halls of Congress: Ilhan Omar Nor would Jen Psaki really say thing else. Navarro’s comments ity itself. make the assault on the Capi- and Rashia Tlaib. Omar has had if Biden will stand up to teachers’ remind parents and grandpar- There are all kinds of examples tol all about her herself and her the nerve to label those who call unions about reopening schools. ents just how devastating COVID- throughout history of societies own trauma. Of course as this her out for her racism Islama- Instead, she moaned the ques- 19 has been to the lives of young where free speech died out, to is written, her story seems ques- phobes. tion was “a little unfair” in the people. An athlete, Navarro be replaced by ideologies; Nazi tionable and the seams appear Old Joe’s cabinet seems less a way it was posed. If the teach- posted, “Zero looks, zero com- Germany comes to mind, as do to be about to come apart. Did collection of solid professionals ers’ unions, who are prodigious mitments, zero time on campus, the Soviet Union and Communist the media bother to do any verifi- than a motley crew of folks picked fundraisers for Democrats, stand zero homecoming, zero prom, China. None tolerated dissent. cation of any kind? Oh Lord, no! to meet quotas. Secretary of Edu- in the way of reopening schools - zero traditional graduation. What None encouraged free thought AOC must be believed of course. cation designate Miguel Cardona - - yet expect teachers remain on a wasted final year of school.” and all were ruled by an elite Then there is the spectacle of skipped and skated all around the payroll at full salary - - - what Navarro tweeted, “Worked hard class of brutal tyrants who lived the Democrats trying to make Senator Rand Paul’s direct state- would Biden do? Would he cave and dedicated for absolute- far better than their own subjects. Georgia congresswoman Marjo- ment asking if he favored biolog- in to the demands of the unions or ly ZERO.” Then Isaiah gave a They all have one thing in rie Taylor Green the new face of ically born male students being do what was right? Psaki skated shout out to Governor Gavin New- common: they were all authori- the Republican party and urging allowed to participate in girls’ around that one, too. some, writing, “You got what you tarian regimes and they brought she not be allowed to serve on athletics. Cardona made some Even San Francisco, yes, SAN wanted!” There are untold num- misery and suffering to their own the House Education Committee. general and bland statement he FRANCISCO, is suing its board of bers of students whose dreams of people.

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Located at 2823 Woodrow Dr., Knoxville TN 37918 PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus February 8, 2021 Stepping away from sports As Big Orange fans know, the after football failures isn’t work- and purchase merchandise sport- dog, will be glad that I no longer severe for me to stand. On the past football season has been ing. ing teams’ logos. I also acknowl- snap at her when she has to go other hand, I might just find out one filled with Sports fans approach games, edge that no game’s outcome in outside just as a third down and how little I really need to watch disappoint- whether they are youth-league any way will bring about change in goal arises or the outcome of the games that drive me nuts and ment. We contests or professional rivalries, any global problem. Still, a week- game is being determined. drive my blood pressure toward fans expect- with anticipation and an emotion- end of games certainly affects Another positive to passing on stroke territory. I’ve given one ed much al fervor that falls well outside the moods of millions of folks. games is that I can spend more team too long to turn the corner. better results what is healthy. For some reason, For those reasons, I’m seri- time outside. Our yard always I just don’t have the energy to go from the we identify with teams and ago- ously considering taking a holi- demands attention. The mowing through another head coaching team, even nize with their losses of games day from sports. I no longer will and weed eating can take sev- hire and to wait for that philos- though some and players. Too many times schedule my weekends to view eral hours. Amy can always find ophy to develop a competitive “cream puff” I’ve screamed at the television a ball game. Oh, I might check in new places to plant new flowers team. By Joe Rector teams were set as my favorite teams make on the score of a favorite team, or reset existing ones. In the fall, Yes, I want my favorite team to [email protected] replaced mistakes, fall behind, and lose but I’m not willing to invest any leaves are knee-deep every day, win, and I hope they once again with an all- games. I fret over recruiting class- more three-hours or more blocks and shrubs need pruning. Winter become a force with which to By Ray Hill SEC schedule of teams. The es and keeping young folks true of time to sit on the couch and is the best time to burn the piles deal before I die. I’ll be back to [email protected] men’s basketball team has hit a to their words. A loss of a game watch a game. My dear wife will of limbs and clippings. I’ll be able watch them, but as a different slump for a couple of games and or a recruit has plunged me into be excited that we can leave the to keep up with those tasks if I person. I’ll smile when they win looked much different from the a funk for several days. house and go on some day trips turn off games. and shrug my shoulders when one that squashed early oppo- I know that sports are noth- that hadn’t before been possible. I’m not sure how long I can they don’t. Giving up a depen- nents. No doubt, Coach Barnes ing more than games that teams One benefit of this attempt will hold out. Maybe my face will be dence on athletes and contests will have the problem resolved play. I realize that their goals are be an improvement in my over- in front of the television within is healthier, both physically and shortly, but right now, the balm to entertain fans enough so that all attitude. I might just turn out a few days. The effects of with- mentally. Let’s see how it goes. that could have soothed Vol fans they want to buy tickets to games to be a nicer person. Sadie, our drawal from sports might be too

and decided against going instead of doing it herself. she said in a calm voice. I to church. My brother and In the emergency room looked down at my mother. The real McCoy I helped teach a class of mother was connected to a Our eyes met, and I leaned thirty kindergartners, and maze of monitors, and tests over to kiss her. “I love you,” By Ralphine Major [email protected] On February 7, 2011, “The then. As I read it again, I am this was a big day. They got confirmed she was having a I said. I watched as my Real McCoy” was published reminded how quickly our to march over to the sanc- heart attack. A nurse with a brother kissed her, too. February, the “heart” in The Focus sharing about lives can be disrupted, how tuary, wave palm branches, long blond braid must have The distinguished gen- month that emphasizes our mother’s cardiologist, important faith and family and shout “Hosanna” as a noticed the stunned look on tleman in the white lab the importance of heart Dr. Kyle McCoy. That was are to us, and how blessed live donkey carried “Jesus” my face. She walked over coat began walking with health. My first story print- ten years and 500 columns we are that God places cer- down the aisle. Mother and asked, “Do you under- us in the opposite direc- ed in this weekly column ago, and the topic is just tain people along our path. assured us she would be stand what is happening?” tion. “I’m Dr. McCoy,” he was about this very subject. as relevant today as it was Once again, meet “The Real fine, and we left. “Not really,” I answered. said with a pause. “Like McCoy” in the reprinted seg- After returning home, I Another figure arrived, the real McCoys,” he added ment below from ten years noticed the health book and his very presence com- with a smile as if to lighten ago: opened to angina. Mother manded our attention. He the mood. It did. I almost I reached for my neck- had become nauseated the was wearing a white lab smiled, too. It was clear this lace, but it was gone. It must day before at the mall, but I coat and tie and was hold- doctor had walked these have slipped off while I was thought it was the unsea- ing a chart. “Get her things halls before, but we had not. shopping. Little did I know sonably hot weather. Now, and come with me,” he said He quickly explained what just how symbolic my float- she was experiencing dis- with authority, but kindness. would be happening and ing heart necklace would comfort in her upper back, In the hallway we stopped to assured us he would check become. The next day was cold sweats, and nausea. part ways. The nurse with back halfway through the Palm Sunday, April 1, 2007. Most telling was her asking the long blond braid turned surgery. Then he was gone. Mother was not feeling well me to pour Sprite over ice to us, “You may kiss her,” Ethics to hear complaint against county chairman Cont. from page 1 $1,400 effort to assem- and used as intended. The the commission chairman Flores, a critic of the Board ble 2,000 snacks for local bags of treats were deliv- said. of Health, filed a complaint health workers. Flores ered by Jay and other vol- “It’s on the agenda Cardiologist Dr. Kyle McCoy, by Ralphine Major against Jay critical of his claimed that Jay obtained unteers on January 1. because it was received the funds to do so from “It’s incredibly sad that and the law director’s office organizations that favor basic kindness has now gave the complainant time mask wearing and oppose been politicized. I’m com- to amend his complaint. dissolving the Board of mitted to continuing the Absent an amendment to Health. tireless work to support our the complaint it is likely to The Knox County Law public health officials and be dismissed after brief Director’s office said there’s health care professionals. discussion,” Ethics Chair- no possibility of a violation I urge every citizen in Knox man Michael Covington if the funds were raised to County to come together in told The Focus Thursday. help health care workers productive and civil ways,” BASEMENT OR 45-foot tall cross on council agenda Cont. from page 1 additional $60,000- from changes for streets on the CRAWLSPACE LEAKING?? for the business property the city’s COVID-19 Hous- council agenda includes there from General Com- ing Assistance Fund. changing Leroy Avenue Don’t overpay the nationwide mercial 3 to General Com- The mayor may be autho- between Marion and Val mercial 1. rized to accept kitchen cab- Streets to Marion Street. companies by the thou$ands when Also on the agenda, inets, flooring and counter- That name will also apply Rogers Group Inc. may get a tops from the RTA Store for to Val between Leroy and MOLD TOX, LLC can install a dry-up resurfacing project for $4.2 the Knoxville Fire Depart- West Baxter. million as requested by the ment and in turn express Zoning changes are also system for a fraction of the cost! 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Pages from the Past from those former Con- federates who were dis- enfranchised. Governor Brownlow also demanded federal troops to be sta- tioned in twenty some odd counties in Tennessee, as the Ku Klux Klan was grow- ing in power in the state. General Nathan Bedford Forrest was a bitter oppo- nent of Governor Brown- low and adamantly stated By Ray Hill his belief the Brownlow regime to be both immoral [email protected] and illegal. General Forrest Reprinted from found himself a wife. After hinted darkly that the gov- April 21, 2014 marrying Miss Eliza O’Brien, ernor and Radical Repub- Brownlow abandoned cir- licans in Tennessee might William Gannaway cuit riding, although he meet a bloody fate. The Brownlow was one of the remained throughout his governor, hardly intimidat- most controversial fig- life as partisan a Method- ed, announced he thought ures in Tennessee histo- ist as he would later be a it entirely proper for Klan ry. “Parson” Brownlow was Whig and Republican. members to be shot on highly controversial during Having already proven sight. his own time and few fig- his ability as a writer, Two candidates for Con- PHOTO FROM THE AUTHOR’S PERSONAL COLLECTION. ures ever relished the polit- friends encouraged Brown- gress supported by Brown- ical battles he waged more low to make an occupation W. G. “Parson” Brownlow, 1871 low had been defeated than the man who was a of writing. Partnered with in the recent elections. pastor, editor, governor and Mason Lyon, Brownlow wily Kentuckian hedged offer to debate slavery due Confederates. Brownlow’s Brownlow used his power United States senator. rolled out the first edition of on the question of annex- to his race. Brownlow was reign as governor would to invalidate the votes from Brownlow was born in the Tennessee Whig news- ing Texas, while James K. also violently anti-Catho- become notorious and his several Tennessee coun- Virginia in 1805. He found paper in May of 1839. It Polk was an open expan- lic, denouncing what he attitude was not sweetened ties, allowing his favored himself an orphan ten years was not long before Brown- sionist for American terri- referred to as “Romanism.” by his loathing of Nashville, candidates to emerge the later after both of his par- low’s fiery editorials divid- tory. The leading candidate Although Brownlow was which he had referred to as victors. ents died. The five Brown- ed his own community. W. for the Democratic presi- a supporter of slavery, he a “dunghill.” Brownlow had Brownlow was not a can- low children were sepa- G. Brownlow was truly one dential nomination was was profoundly opposed to helped to steer Tennes- didate for reelection as rated and taken in by vari- of those figures one either former president Martin the Southern states seced- see back into the Union, governor, but had set his ous kinfolk. Brownlow lived loved or hated and there Van Buren. Van Buren, ing from the Union. Brown- making it the first state to sights on a seat in the on the farm of his uncle was an abundance of both. the “Little Magician”, had low, a speaker of note, can- officially leave the former United States Senate that John Gannaway, while he Brownlow’s editorials been Secretary of State vassed much of East Ten- Confederacy. was held by Andrew John- learned carpentry from brought him to a physi- and Vice President under nessee in an effort to stave It was not long before son’s son-in-law. Brownlow yet another uncle. Carpen- cal altercation with one Andrew Jackson and had off secession. Parson Brownlow came to the con- was easily elected by the try was a trade Brownlow Landon Carter Hayes. Mr. enjoyed the Tennessean’s Brownlow finally closed his clusion the former military state legislature and left for never employed to support Hayes had been a Whig at warm support. Van Buren, newspaper, announcing he governor of Tennessee, Washington, D. C. Immedi- himself. After attending a one time, but evidently con- like Henry Clay, misread the expected to be arrested by his old rival Andrew John- ately upon the departure of revival, William G. Brown- verted to the Democratic public’s mind with regard the Confederates. Brown- son, had treated former the controversial governor, low decided to become a Party, an apostasy which to acquiring Texas and low was granted permis- Confederates far too lib- Klan activities in Tennes- Methodist minister. Brownlow found especially Jackson himself support- sion to leave Tennessee erally. Brownlow assumed see subsided considerably. At the age of twenty-one, hellish. Brownlow encoun- ed Polk instead. Clay rec- by the Confederate Sec- the same policies and atti- The years of stress and Brownlow was allowed to tered Hayes on a street in ognized his mistake before retary of War, Judah P. tudes held by the Radical conflict had taken a toll on become a circuit-riding Jonesborough, Tennessee the election and altered his Benjamin, but enemies Republicans, who dominat- the parson and he came preacher. Brownlow trav- and proceeded to attack position, but the result was in Knox County helped to ed the Congress. The Radi- to Washington quite dimin- eled throughout an area him with a cane which that he appeared to many persuade District Attor- cal Republicans saw former ished. Frequently weak of North Carolina and was contained a hidden sword to have no fixed views. The ney J. C. Ramsey to have Confederates as absolute and ill, the once dynamic soon at odds with many inside it. As Brownlow thor- election was extremely the editor arrested. Brown- traitors who deserved the Brownlow could not appar- Baptists. Already a young oughly battered and beat close and while Henry Clay low was charged with trea- harshest kind of punish- ently even make his own man of pronounced likes Hayes with his sword cane, carried Polk’s home state son and jailed. Brownlow ment. The Republicans speeches on the floor of and dislikes, he was evi- Hayes drew a pistol and of Tennessee, James K. did not accept his arrest rejected the more forgiv- the Senate; Brownlow had dently unable or unwilling shot the parson in the leg. Polk won the presidency. meekly, but rather imme- ing policies formulated by to resort to having his ora- to hide his dislikes of many When Hayes was employed It was a bitter disappoint- diately wrote Secretary of President Abraham Lin- tions read by a clerk. Baptists successfully, feel- by a rival newspaper which ment to W. G. Brownlow to War Judah P. Benjamin, coln, which were also basi- Senator Brownlow real- ing many of that faith were supported Democratic see an apostle of the hated who promptly informed cally the policies advocat- ized he had little chance ignorant, bigoted, and prac- candidates, Brownlow and Andrew Jackson win the Knox County authorities he ed by Lincoln’s successor, to be reelected and his ticed religious rituals he Hayes feuded bitterly in presidency and even worse would pardon the parson Andrew Johnson. The Rad- health was poor and decid- found personally distaste- print for years. still that his idol Henry Clay if he were not released. ical Republicans were far ed against running for the ful. Brownlow was reas- Parson Brownlow active- had been defeated. Brown- Brownlow was indeed less interested in healing Senate again. The parson 45-foot tall cross on council agendasigned to Tennessee and ly entered politics as a can- low was so devoted to Clay, released and made his the wounds of the Civil War returned to his Knoxville found himself in Maryville. didate for office when he he literally wept when he way to Nashville, which was than extracting a pound of home and once again Yet again Brownlow found challenged Andrew John- received the news some then occupied by the Union flesh from Southerners. entered the newspaper himself an adversary in a son for Congress in 1845. years later that Clay had Army. To the horror of many business. When Knoxville young Presbyterian who As was usual for him, the died of tuberculosis. Well known throughout Southerners, Governor College first opened, it was apparently mocked Brown- parson boiled Johnson in W. G. Brownlow moved the country due to his oppo- Brownlow sought to give William G. Brownlow who low’s beliefs. To the sur- his own special brand of his newspaper to Knox- sition to secession, Brown- rights to slaves who had made the opening address. prise of some, W. G. Brown- vitriol. Brownlow charged ville in 1849 and was low left Tennessee to go been freed. Brownlow Brownlow had little time low proved to be an able Johnson with all sorts of subsequently greeted by on a speaking tour. Brown- frequently utilized ques- left to live after leaving debater, who not only took sins, not the least of which being literally knocked in low also wrote a book on tionable methods, if not the United States Senate. the hide off of other Prot- was being an atheist. John- the head by someone who secession, which sold quite downright brutal tactics, He was stricken while at estant beliefs, but religious son won the election, but did not admire the parson. well. Brownlow returned to to accomplish his goals. home and died the fol- opponents as well. Brown- Brownlow was as vocal as No one ever discovered Tennessee, arriving first Brownlow bullied the state lowing day from an appar- low never hesitated to rip ever, castigating the Dem- just who had assaulted in Nashville and then to legislature and hailed the ent bowel obstruction. into the personal character ocratic Party and praising Brownlow, but the injury Knoxville, where he fol- state’s adoption of the His funeral was perhaps of his opponents and rivals. the Whig Party, whose lead- was grave enough to keep lowed in the wake of the Fourteenth Amendment to the most attended at that One such effort caused a ing figure was Kentuckian the parson confined to his Union Army. Brownlow had the Constitution by sending time and admittedly, there Baptist who had been ver- Henry Clay. Brownlow did bed for sometime. Eventu- earned considerable fees the news to President John- were almost as many glad bally mauled by Brownlow not spare the first genu- ally Brownlow recovered from his speaking tour, as son, along with a personal to see the old parson gone to sue for libel. Brownlow ine Democrat, who even and he began an editorial well as his book and used message to “the dead dog as those who genuinely was assessed the sum of then was an icon of his war with a rival paper, the the money to revive his in the White House.” mourned him. five dollars as compensa- party and state, General Knoxville Register. Brown- newspaper. Brownlow pur- Brownlow employed sim- The remains of the tion from the suit. Andrew Jackson. Brownlow low also began promoting sued former Confederates ilar methods when he was uncompromising and con- Once again, the Method- snapped that Jackson was temperance in his newspa- relentlessly in the pages of up for reelection in 1867. troversial William Gan- ist Church sent Brownlow nothing less than a curse per and a favorite charge his newspaper. The governor called out the naway Brownlow lie in to a different area, but the upon the nation. against opponents was Former Confederates state militia under the guise Knoxville’s Old Gray Cem- minister found himself in Like many of his con- labeling them as being, to had been effectively dis- of protecting voters, but it etery to this day. South Carolina amongst a temporaries, Brownlow put it politely, victimized by enfranchised and William also that ensured Brownlow sea of Baptists. Frustrat- strongly supported Henry alcohol. It was not unusu- Gannaway Brownlow was received a healthy majority ed with his lack of suc- Clay’s frequent presiden- al for Brownlow to dismiss nominated for governor in in the election. The legis- cess, Brownlow displayed tial aspirations. Having opponents as mere drunks. 1865. Brownlow won per- lature gave Brownlow the a talent for writing when he lost presidential elections W. G. Brownlow’s atti- haps the most lopsided power to simply dismiss the published a vitriolic pam- twice before, Clay’s best tude on the issue of slav- victory in state history and election returns from those phlet excoriating Baptists. chance seemed to come ery evolved over the years; assumed the governorship Tennessee counties the The pamphlet inflamed in 1844 when he faced a he had apparently support- where he continued his governor thought might be local Baptists, many of little known former gover- ed abolition, then backed campaign of hatred against contaminated with votes whom decided Brownlow nor of Tennessee, James a proposal to repatriate ought to be hanged. W. G. K. Polk. The Whigs in Ten- slaves to Liberia, and later During these di cult times, join us every Brownlow hurried back to nessee were a powerful became a supporter of Sunday in person in Tennessee and managed force and Polk had been slavery. Brownlow’s sup- our sanctuary and on to avoid being lynched. defeated twice for governor port for slavery seemed to Facebook Live at 11 a.m. As facile with the pen as when he unexpectedly won become more rabid during eney t 7 ile he was with his tongue, W. the Democratic presiden- the 1850s and he once ty n ot C G. Brownlow would soon tial nomination in 1844. invited prominent North- 3320 New Beverly Church earn his living through writ- James K. Polk really was erners to debate the issue Road, Knoxville ing and lecturing. the first of the “dark horse” with him, a challenge which Rev. Eddie Sawyer, Pastor William Gannaway presidential candidates. was accepted by Frederick 4110 Central Avenue Pike [email protected] Brownlow settled in Eliza- Brownlow avidly supported Douglass. Brownlow indig- Knoxville, TN 37912 865-546-0001 bethton, Tennessee and Clay’s candidacy, but the nantly refused Douglass’s 865-687-6622 www.cvlcknox.org www.NewBeverly.or PAGE A6 The Knoxville Focus February 8, 2021 Catching up with Garry Tener By Mike Steely Some are very happy and let them know that we are Broadway Corridor Task Senior Writer [email protected] some are heart wrenching. there to help them. Force, I have been on the Happy times are when What are your hobbies? UpTown North Branding After 43 years Garry someone is just wanting My hobbies include Committee and I have been Tener is retiring. The Broad- to make their house more hiking, biking, boating and on the board of the North way Carpets chief opera- warm and comfortable or Shotgun Sports like Skeet, Knoxville Business and Pro- tions officer and Knoxville update their home with Trap, 5 Stand and Sport- fessional Association. community activist is well new colors and styles. Just ing Clays. Broadway Car- What are your plans now that known in the region and make things better. pets and Flooring spon- you have retired? The Knoxville Focus asked I have had people start sors a sporting clays tour- Now that Becky and I are him several questions. His to cry when picking out new nament that benefits Knox- retired, we hope to get our responses may surprise and floors because someone in ville Habitat for Humanity. COVID-19 vaccinations and delight you. the family has passed away Lots of fun. My wife and I travel some. I know Becky Garry and Becky Tener and the house is being have made vacations out of wants to run more mara- have been married for over fixed up to sell. Someone her marathon races as we thons at different cities 44 years. Becky retired as is sick and they have mobil- traveled to some of the big around the world. I want to a kindergarten teacher with ity issues now. Their mother cities such as Boston, New shoot more clay targets and Blount County schools after or father may have had to York and San Francisco. participate in tournaments 35 years of service. She is move out of the home that Are you a member of associ as well. Obviously, I want to an avid runner having run person grew up in because ations, clubs, etc? If so, please spend time with my grand- the Boston Marathon four of some illness. We don’t tell us about it. son, Eli. We’re going fishing times, the New York City Garry and Becky Tener are looking forward to his retire- know what any of our cus- As I mentioned, I am on on our dock now that he’s Marathon, San Francisco ment and staying involved with Knoxville organizations tomers have just experi- the board of Knoxville Hab- a little bigger. I want to do Marathon, Cincinnati “Flying such as Habitat for Humanity and fun with their family. enced and if they are not itat for Humanity. 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Foundation and the Helen “Last week the City Ross McNabb Center. of Knoxville and KAT “We will work in con- announced that they junction with the Juvenile would provide our students Courts and we’re look- with the Freedom Pass,” ing to begin the program Thomas said. “I would like with 10 students,” said to thank KAT, the City of Jason Myers, Knox County Knoxville and Mayor Indya Schools Executive Director Kincannon. This will give of Student Supports. our students the opportu- Thomas noted that the nity to ride for free until the Boyd Foundation has ear- end of this calendar year. marked $150,000 to grant “It will give our older to the program and that students the opportunity Knox County and Mayor to pursue jobs and it will Glenn Jacobs has pledged give all of our students the nearly $90,000 to the pro- opportunities to visit librar- gram, which will aid stu- ies and museums.” dents with substance use The Freedom Passes will issues and keep them on be mailed to parents of track to graduate from their Knox County Students. base school. The board also discussed The Helen Ross McNabb a coming program, the Ele- Center has agreed to pro- vate Program, which will vide classrooms and meet- seek to help children who ing facilities for students in have drug use and sub- the program. stance abuse issues. The board’s regular ses- That program will be sion meeting will be held voted on at Wednesday’s Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the regular session meeting Andrew Johnson Building. February 8, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

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Farragut’s state tournament bid falls short against Alcoa 44-41 By Ken Lay the Admirals but a rough scoring the first six points Tornadoes into turnovers after the opening frame sets and I didn’t really do first quarter would prove out of the gate. on their first four posses- and extended their advan- a good job getting our guys The Farragut Middle to be their undoing in a Farragut Middle, which sions and scored three tage to 23-15 by halftime. where they needed to be. School boys basketball 44-41 loss to Alcoa at Far- closes the 2020-2021 buckets off of those Alcoa “We just had a bad “But I was proud of them same saw its quest for a ragut High School’s Lynn E. season with a 12-2 record, miscues. second quarter,” Farragut for fighting and battling trip to the 2021 Class AAA Sexton Gymnasium. couldn’t have scripted a But things quickly went first-year coach Lynn Allen their way back. We out- State Tournament come up The Admirals fought an better beginning for the south for the Admirals in said. “We just had too many scored them in the second short Saturday night. uphill battle all night after sectional championship the second stanza. turnovers and we weren’t half and we had some Things started well for starting the contest by tilt as they forced the The Tornadoes led 12-8 really able to get into any Continue on page 3 A ‘whirlwind’ week puts Johnson on a path to Army By Steve Williams Jeff Monken, reviewed it Ewan Johnson’s life and then Wednesday (Jan. PHOTO BY JACK TATE changed drastically last 27), Army offered me a Farragut had the largest number -- 13 student-athletes -- among local high schools to ink college scholarships on Na- week. scholarship!” recalled tional Signing Day. South-Doyle High’s out- Johnson Friday. standing place-kicker “I had never had any committed to Army and interest in going to a mil- West Point on Monday itary school until Coach Halls QB will take his passing (Feb. 1) and became a Saturnio started talking to Black Knight when he me and what Army offered signed with the United me just couldn’t be beat.” States Military Academy Lindsey Wilson College game and toughness to Cincy on National Signing Day (KY) had offered him a By Steve Williams Wednesday (Feb. 3). scholarship and Gard- continued as a field general and kept His mom, Shelley John- ner-Webb University (NC) Ty Humphrey has left behind a the job despite injury. son, said the past week gave him a PWO (preferred sparkling record for future Halls High One special moment for the Hum- had been like a “whirl- walk-on) opportunity. quarterbacks to break. phrey family came in Ty’s freshman wind.” Johnson had been It may be quite awhile though season when his brother – who now Ewan said Army reached named a Kicking World before that happens. plays for the University of Pikeville in out to his kicking coach, All-American twice after Humphrey threw for a school Kentucky – was a senior offensive Brent Grablachoff with attending the kicking career record 4,279 yards. Forty- tackle for the Red Devils. Kicking World, around camp near Austin, Tex., three touchdowns resulted from his Ty got to run a couple of series at two weeks ago, “and then each of the past two passing. QB in two games near the end of (special teams) Coach Decembers. His senior season was a grand that season and scored on a sneak (Sean) Saturnio with Army He is regarded as one of finale as he totaled 1,634 yards in both games with Luke blocking for reached out to me and the best prep place-kick- through the air and 19 TDs with five him. started communicating ers to ever play in Knox- interceptions in only nine games. Mount Saint Joseph University liked Humphrey became Halls’ starter in with me around a week ville. His dad, Steven, was Ty would no doubt tell you it wasn’t what they saw in Ty Humphrey, Halls’ his sophomore season and debuted and half ago. a backup place-kicker at all him. He had several fleet receiv- record-setting quarterback. with four scoring passes and one “I sent him my film and UT and lettered with the ers who could stretch the field and TD run in a 54-42 shootout win over he and the head coach, Continued on page 2 go get it. Karns. Humphrey also had a hefty phy- recruiting Ty,” according to proud par- Even with Halls missing three sique to go with that arm and may ents Karen and Michael Humphrey. games and three weeks of practice have been unstoppable on quarter- “We visited the school and coaches, in his senior year due to COVID-19 back sneaks close to the goal line. and were impressed and happy Ty quarantine, Ty led the team to an 8-2 That was just a bonus for Coach Scott decided to commit there.” record and the second round of the Cummings. As a 6-year-old, Ty didn’t want any playoffs. A special night was winning “Ty showed a lot of toughness this part of flag football at the Halls Com- at Central 20-16 and taking home the year,” said the second-year Halls munity Park. He wanted to play real Black Oak Ridge Trophy. coach when asked what impressed football like his big brother Luke. Humphrey’s honors include being him the most about his signal-call- His parents found a way to make named to the All-Region 2-5A team er. “He took big hits and got the ball it happen. each of his last three seasons. He off standing tough in the pocket. His Ty also didn’t start out as a QB. He also was Halls’ captain. leadership by example was always scored a lot of touchdowns as a run- Ty finished with a 3.6 GPA and there.” ning back and made a lot of tackles recently passed testing for CNA cer- Humphrey signed with Mount St. as a linebacker. tification. He plans to pursue a career Joseph University in Cincinnati. He got his first taste of being a in nursing and has been accepted “The offensive coordinator there, quarterback at age 10 with the Fulton into the Nursing Program at Mount Caleb Corrill, saw Ty’s tweets on Twit- Falcons and helped lead them to the St. Joseph. South-Doyle High Coach Clark Duncan joins football ter that also had his hudl link on it, and league championship. standouts Ewan Johnson (left) and Noah Myers at their he watched them, and then began When he arrived at Halls High, he Continued on page 4 signing ceremony on Feb. 3.

PRIDE OF THE PREPS IN 2017-18 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus February 8, 2021 TSSAA GIRLS’ WRESTLING For many, National Signing Day is the culmination of a long recruiting journey! Tindall and Redmond eye state titles LOCAL COLLEGE SIGNEES Local high school student-athletes who signed on By Steve Williams National Signing Day Feb. 3 or in the current national signing period: Two Knox County girl wrestlers will

be going after TSSAA state champion- ships later this month. BEARDEN If they perform like they did recently Ty Serrit, Emory & Henry College, football in the East Region tournament, they Jay Pemberton, Emory & Henry College, football should have a good chance at finish- Jalen Nevels, Emory & Henry College, football ing No. 1. Jailynn Tindall, a Carter High junior BEREAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL who moved to Strawberry Plains from Harper Pratt, Roane State, volleyball Georgia last summer, needed only 4 Cooper Hayes, Lipscomb, golf minutes and 44 seconds to pin all four of her opponents in the 140- CARTER pound weight class at Heritage High on Jan. 30. Timothy Flack, Carson Newman, football The slap of the referee’s hand on Anthony Stocker, Carson Newman, football the mat could be heard at 0:35, 1:16, Maurice Sylvia, Norwich University, football 1:05 and 1:48 in the opening round of each of Tindall’s four matches. CENTRAL Gibbs sophomore Haley Red- Kalib Fortner, Army, football mond had to work a little longer, but Liam Fortner, Army, football she swept her four foes too in the FARRAGUT 132-pound weight class. She start- Eli Purcell, Wofford, football ed with a pin in 4:52, outscored her Bridges Coffey, Tennessee Tech, football next opponent 11-5, recorded a 13-0 major decision in the semifinals and Logan Foody, Dayton, football finished with a pin in 4:54 in the Camden Kuhn, Samford, football finals. Trey Nesbitt, Missouri Western State, football Tindell now has a 20-1 record in Canaan Jackson, Missouri Western State, football sanctioned matches this season, Above: Gibbs Coach Tim Pittman A.J. Rinehart, Walters State, golf said Carter Coach Tim Free. says there are some tough girls com- Cathy Hu, MIT, cross country and track Redmond raised her record to 18-1 ing out of the West Region, but the Jessie Rennich, Bryan College, track and field and Gibbs Coach Tim Pittman was Lady Eagles’ Haley Redmond “is just Parker Evans, Tusculum, baseball very impressed. as tough as them” and thinks she has Carson Mitchell, Shelton State, baseball “The girl Haley beat in the finals a good shot at the state title. Bryce Burkey, Cleveland State, baseball (Jaelyn Patton of Stone Memorial) was fourth in the state last year and David Rhodes, High Point, track and field Left: Carter’s Jailynn Tindall wastes All-State,” he said. no time pinning another opponent at GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY But Pittman said he was not sur- the TSSAA East Region Girls’ Wres- prised Redmond prevailed. tling tournament on Jan. 30 at Heri- Trevor Lawrence, Johnson University, baseball “Haley has won tournaments at Wil- tage High. In four matches, no oppo- Blake Courson, Johnson University, baseball liam Blount and Science Hill after fin- nent could last through the opening Eli Crowder, Martin Methodist College, baseball ishing third in the first tournament at two-minute period against Tindall. Garrett Staley, University of the Cumberlands, foot- Stone Memorial. Other than that, she ball has been on fire. Bearden sophomore Kiera Blevins Johnny Eller, Wheaton College, football “I didn’t know how the title match took second place in the 150-pound Caleb Curcio, Monroe College, football was going to go because that other weight class. She had three pins girl is pretty tough,” added Pittman. – who ended up having COVID – we before being pinned and is now sport- Bailey Fersner, King University, volleyball “But Haley is so mentally strong and might have won the tournament,” ing a 14-2 record. won’t take no for an answer. She just said Pittman. “She’s another one of Farragut had four state qualifiers. HALLS went out there and took that champi- my beasts.” Junior Elaina Thibrandt (150) and Xander Allen, Tusculum, football onship by her own will.” Two other Lady Eagles – juniors sophomore Hailey Webb (160) came Ty Humphrey, Mt. St. Josepn, football Redmond started wrestling last Katie Harr (150) and Angel Griffith in third, while senior Katie Vail (119) Aaron Coley, Maryville College, football year as a freshman and placed sixth (170) – took fourth place to also qual- and junior Emily Manning (215) each Ellie Cornell, ETSU, soccer at the state in the 119-pound weight ify for state. “They’re making huge finished fourth. Matthew Wrinkle, LMU, baseball class. strides,” said the Gibbs coach. Seymour freshman Cierra Hassing- “She is one tough girl and all my Pittman thinks Redmond has a er (103) also placed fourth. HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY girls wrestle with the boys in prac- good shot at the state title. tice,” said Pittman. “There are some tough girls coming WHEN AND WHERE: The TSSAA Ian Salyer, Carson Newman, track and field Despite taking only four girls to the out of the West region, but Haley is Wrestling State Championships will Kate Salsbury, Carson Newman, swimming region tourney, which had a field of just as tough as them. be returning to Chattanooga after a Deshawn Carey-Parker, Tusculum, football 38 teams, Gibbs came in third with “I’m super proud of her. She works 12- year absence on February 18-20. Braxton Clarke, Midland University, football 72 points. really hard and all of the girls work The Chattanooga Convention Center Union County took first place in the really hard. They come in here and get will host this year’s competition. KNOXVILLE CATHOLIC team scoring with 91 points. Alcoa punished and sweat just like the boys Division I Class A-AA will take place Emma Schaad, Tusculum, softball (84) was runner-up. Sevier County do. They get put through the wringer, on Thursday, Feb. 18. Division II and Kennedy Noe University of North Georgia, golf (69) and Science Hill (68) rounded but I’ve never heard them complain. Girls will compete on Friday, Feb. 19 Landon Cox, Carson Newman, football out the Top 5. They just keep going.” and Division I Class AAA will compete Over two centuries many notable people have been born or Luke Davenport , MTSU, football (PWO) lived“If I inwould our county, have from had music my fifthand movie girl starsSeveral to business others and from the Knoxville on Saturday, Feb. 20. (140-poundpolitical leaders. sophomore e Knoxville Skyler Focus Vogt) highlights area somealso ofearned the state berths. Cassie Kuerschen, Penn State, volleyball outstanding individuals who have le their stamp on our history. SEYMOUR Maci Pitner, Bryan College, basketball A ‘whirlwind’ week Elijah Galyon, ETSU, baseball Derek McCarley, ETSU, baseball puts Johnson on a Michael White, Judson University, football

SOUTH-DOYLE path to Army Ewan Johnson, Army, football Cont. from page 1 Noah Myers, Gardner-Webb, football Vols in 1993. to be a part of it. “I am looking forward to Two other local standouts THE KING’S ACADEMY traveling up to New York signed with Army during the Zac Acuff, Missouri Western State, football and living up there and early signing period – Cen- Alexa Austin, Emory & Henry, volleyball AE THOMAS being in a really cool place tral High twins Kalib and with great people,” said Liam Fortner. WEBB SCHOOL Ewan. South-Doyle and Central Jordan Sandberg, Washington University, volleyball Dave omas, founder He will report to West were in the same region of Wendy’s Restaurant, be- Jackson Musrock, Memphis, baseball Point around the end of and have had several good gan in that industry as a Noelle Fuchs, Duke, rowing June or early July. battles that the three have 12-year-old worker at Re- “With football my fresh- been a part of. (Scheduled to sign on Feb. 8) gas Restaurant in downtown Knoxville. He Jackson Bradley, Cornell, football By Ken Lay and the owner had a falling out and omas was dismissed. man year, I would like to go “I know the Fortners and Corey Williams, University of Pikeville, football Years later the restaurant posted a large autographed post- up there and get in their I have not communicat- A big win over a Knox er of omas and it remained there until the noted local weight program and get ed with them yet, but I’m Elijah Bane, Rhodes College, football County Middle School Bas- restaurant closed in 2010. used to athletics in college, hoping to get too soon. I Tabb Layton, Centre College, football ketball Conference rival One of the brothers, Frank Regas told omas, ‘In this and then later on in college, think that it will definitely has the Farragut Middle country, son, you can do anything you want to do if you’re I would like to compete for be good having some other WEST School boys basketball willing to work hard enough.’ a starting spot. Knoxville kids up there with (Scheduled to sign on Feb. 8) team one game away from omas moved with his adoptive father when Dave was “As for the cadet side of me; it will just make me feel Kolton Glick, Carson Newman, baseball its first-ever trip to the 15 and worked at a restaurant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and things, I am excited to go more comfortable.” TMSAA Class AAA State Bo Millikan, Tusculum, baseball then dropped out of high school to work full time in the up and graduate and then After he goes to fulfill his Tournament. restaurant business. He was head cook in a restaurant when serve for my country!” dreams of playing college Royal Philo, King University, baseball The Admirals routed Col. Harlan Sanders and the restaurant owners converted Johnson plans to major football, Ewan said he won’t Parker Serrano, Roane State, baseball Bearden 60-33 to become the establishment to a Kentucky Fried Chicken. in Finance or Civil Engineer- forget his high school years Trent Thompson, Johnson University, baseball Section 1 Champions omas went on to establish his own “Wendy’s” and, al- ing. and playing for the Chero- Gabe New, Maryville College, golf Thursday night at Cleveland though omas has passed away, there are more than 6,000 Ewan watched the tradi- kees. Aiden Phillips, Tennessee Wesleyan, soccer Middle School. Wendy’s in the United States. tional Army vs. Navy games “Some of my greatest Farragut (12-1) was set to brought to you by growing up. memories will definitely be Did not have signees at this time: Austin-East, Career play Alcoa Saturday with a “I think that game is one getting to play four years Magnet Academy, CAK, Concord Christian, First trip to the state tournament of the greatest, if not the of football with some of my Baptist Academy, Fulton, Gibbs, Karns, L&N STEM in Murfreesboro hanging greatest, rivalry game that closest friends and getting in the balance but results Academy, Powell, TSD. there is,” he said. to be coached by some fan- were not available at press Compiled by Steve Williams www.broadwaycarpets.com And now he has a chance tastic coaches!” he said. time. February 8, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3

Never was John Majors Tennessee led 10-7 near- BC tight end was “covered” that day, 16-14. The Eagles happier to see a flag ing the one-minute mark by the wide receiver on his also made the Tennessee dropped. of the fourth quarter. All side. Once he crossed the football history books by There’s It was appeared well. line of scrimmage, he was being on the other side of Nov. 5, BC had the ball, third- an ineligible receiver. John Majors’ first victory at 1 9 8 8 , and-19 at the 20, 80 yards The line judge threw the Tennessee, 24-18 in 1977. and the away from the south end flag, and a penalty was The Boston College game Vols had a zone, which looked as if it stepped off. The touch- was part of a five-game a flag on By Tom one-game might have been in another down was thus disallowed, winning streak to end the winning county. This year, however, and there was an enor- Mattingly season, including victories s t r e a k , anything was possible. mous sigh of relief from Vol over Mississippi, Kentucky, after a win two weeks ear- BC Quarterback Mike partisans. The official who and Vanderbilt. Senior Vols, lier at Memphis State. Power heaved the pigskin made the call was not an That doesn’t sound like far, far, down the field. Wide SEC type, but from the BC such as All ­American line- the play much, but the Vols had receiver Marcus Cherry side. The Eagles ended up backer Keith DeLong, dropped six in a row to start somehow wrestled the ball with 17 penalties for 165 quarterback Jeff Francis, the season, so a one-game away from Vol defenders yards on the day. and tight end Nate Middle- win streak was big news. Warren and Kelly Days and Along with a smallish brooks guided the come- The tally in those six games completed an 80-yard scor- contingent of folks from back of the youthful team. was 211-102, in favor of ing play. It was a shocker, to up north, Eagles coach The finish of the 1988 the other guys. put it mildly. Jack Bicknell was not season was the lead-in to Tennessee and Boston Neyland Stadium was impressed. “I don’t know an 11-1 season in 1989 College were squaring off silent as a tomb. No one what the officials saw or that brought home an SEC in the rain at Neyland Sta- counted the number of fans didn’t see,” he said. “I just title and a 31-27 win over dium. It rained nearly every who headed for the exits or know they’re not very nice Arkansas in the Cotton home game during the those at home who turned people, and I’m sure they Bowl. In 1990, there was 1988 season, so that was off their radios. About that would say the same thing another SEC title and a win nothing new. It was Home- time, however, there was about me.” over Virginia, 23-22, in the coming Day. an intervention, perhaps The Vols escaped the Sugar Bowl. Preston Warren had a from the heavens. gallows at exactly the right It all happened because 31-yard interception return That came with the real- time, in much the same way two BC receivers lined up for a touchdown, and Chip ization that there was a Ben Matlock always seems in the wrong place at the McCallum added a 43-yard yellow flag at the line of to pull a rabbit out of the wrong time. Majors saw it field goal to complete the scrimmage. The game hat in that show’s next-to- Vol scoring. Warren’s pick wasn’t on television, so the last segment. as manna from heaven, was one of four for the Vols, word “FLAG” didn’t appear Split crews were always perhaps, or maybe a long- three by Warren. That was on the television graphics an adventure in those overdue break that fell in the first time a Vol defend- of that day. bygone days. There had the Vols’ collective laps. er had three picks since The officials, members been a similar situation in “But who deserves some Chris White did so in that of a split crew (they don’t 1964 when Boston Col- good luck more than Ten- Linebacker Keith DeLong followed in the footsteps of his memorable game against have those anymore), con- lege came to town, when nessee,” said Majors. famous father, Steve DeLong, serving as 1988 team co- Miami on Jan 1, 1986, in ferred and rendered a deci- numerous penalties were “We’ve had our share of captain and earning All-American honors. New Orleans. sion. What happened was a assessed. The Vols won the other kind.” Living the Buyout Life Farragut’s state By Mark Nagi after he was fired as Tennessee’s the time of the writing of this article, tournament bid When I was young- football coach in 2008, Fulmer we didn’t know the future of former er, I had dreams. will have/is getting $7.35 million interim head coach Kevin Steele, I wanted to be the play by play from Tennessee… to not work. who could pick up $900,000 from falls short against voice of the New York Rangers. White hired Josh Heupel to Tennessee if he isn’t retained. No, that didn’t pan out, but other replace Pruitt. That meant a Tennessee is reportedly paying dreams were realized. I have two whole bunch of assistant coach- $6 million in buyouts to get White smart and wonderful daughters, a es were going to be shown the and Heupel out of their contracts Alcoa 44-41 roof over my head, a steady job… door. Offensive coordinator Jim at Central Florida. They paid Parker Cont. from page 1 Alcoa has a great team I know how blessed I am, and Chaney was set to make $1.7 mil- Executive Search Firm $120,000 chances to win but we and they’re well-coached,” I am thankful every day for the lion in 2021. Guess what? He for assisting with the AD search missed three late layups. Allen said. “They could win gifts that I have been bestowed. is still making it… even though and another $120,000 for assist- We just couldn’t get them it all.” That all said, I have a new dream he wasn’t retained by UT. ing with the head coaching search. to fall. This was Farragut’s first- as I get closer to my trip to 50… Quarterbacks coach Chris Yes, they paid a search firm The Tornadoes went to ever sectional tournament I want to be an unsuccess- Weinke was also booted but $120,000 to help find a football the fourth quarter clinging trip and Allen said he is ful yet high profile employee in picks up a sweet $450,000 coach… and White hired the guy to a 33-27 lead before Far- proud to be the Admirals’ the world of collegiate athletics. as he walks out the door. he had just worked with at UCF. ragut roared back to pull to coach. Look no further than the UT Tennessee had one of the worst Keep in mind that Tennessee is within 42-41 on a bucket “This is my first year at campus. Recently, head coach offenses in college football in not alone in this… colleges across by Parker Lane with 38.8 Farragut,” said Allen, who Jeremy Pruitt was fired and ath- 2020, and the quarterback play the country pay millions every single seconds remaining in the is no stranger to Knoxville letics director Phillip Fulmer was a huge reason why. So maybe year to fire people that, for the most contest. Lane, who led the Area scholastic basket- *cough* retired *cough cough $2.15 million is a small price to part, weren’t doing their jobs well. Admirals with 20 points, ball fans, having served cough*. Tennessee says that they pay for the opportunity to move I’ve figured out that is my new was fouled on the play as head coach at Central fired Pruitt “for cause,” mean- on from Chaney and Weinke. dream, to be a big time football but his ensuing free throw High and Karns Middle ing that they aren’t paying any Tight ends coach Jim Osovet coach that was good enough to went awry leaving Alcoa before landing at Farragut. of the remaining $12.6 mil- got $250,000 to not work garner a six to seven figure con- ahead by a single point. “I’ve just been blessed lion remaining on his contract. at UT anymore this year. tract, yet incompetent enough that The Tornadoes sealed by the Lord to coach this But folks… that doesn’t mean the I could go on and on about they’d rather pay me not to work for their trip to Murfreesboro team, these boys. unnecessary dollars aren’t flying out how Tennessee paid $5 mil- them than pay me to work for them. when Eli Graf made a pair “I’m not just saying that of the Tennessee athletics depart- lion to rid themselves of Derek I know that coaches are wired of foul shots with 5.6 sec- because of how far we got. ment. Fulmer will reportedly receive Dooley and over $8 million to dis- differently, but let me tell you, I’d onds to play. I came here to make these half of his remaining salary, a cool patch Butch Jones… or how they have no problem taking a year to sit Graf finished the game players better young men $1.35 million, to stop working at gave Bruce Pearl nearly $1 mil- on the beach, sipping a beverage with 12 points for Alcoa, and to make a positive Tennessee. Fulmer was under con- lion when they owed him zippo for and watch the tide roll in while also which got a big boost from impact in this community tract until December 31, 2023. putting Tennessee on probation. watching my bank account grow. post player Eli Owens, who and I feel like we did that.” With the hiring of Danny White You get the idea… Tennessee has Dream on, dream on, dream finished with a game-high Dominic VanAcker as the new AD, Fulmer’s last go made some awful financial deci- until your dreams come true… 22 points, including 14 of scored nine points for the round is now complete. If you sions over the past thirteen years. As always, the buyout life Alcoa’s 23 first-half points. Admirals while Landon factor in the buyout he received And it might get even worse. At remains undefeated. “Owens is a great player. Collins finished with five. Farragut routs Bruins to move on in MS hoops By Ken Lay But Thursday, Admirals’ in the Knox County Tour- “I’m really grateful and big moments. their season, A big win over a Knox first-year head coach Lynn nament semifinals, boast- thankful to have gotten The Admirals, the Clark had 15 points for County Middle School Bas- Allen said that his team ed a balanced scoring the chance to coach these KCMSBC tournament run- the Bruins Tuesday while ketball Conference rival put up its best effort of the attack with Dominic VanA- boys.” ners-up had wins over Martin scored 14. Jack has the Farragut Middle season against the Bruins cker leading the way with Devyn Martin scored Lake Forest and Cleveland Keith added 11 and Gar- School boys basketball (11-2). 17 points. Parker Lane 12 points for the Bruins at sectionals, while the rett Burch had nine. team one game away from “Our kids played hard added 12 and Kent Car- against Farragut. Jack Bruins, the consolation its first-ever trip to the and it was our night,” Allen baugh scored 11. Landon Hankins added eight and champions in Knoxville, In girls action Thursday: TMSAA Class AAA State said. “It was a great night Collins and Brodie Roberts Maurice Clark finished with beat Alcoa and stunned Knox County Tournament Tournament. for the Admirals. chipped in with nine points seven. Knox County champion Champion West Valley was The Admirals routed “The Lord has just each and Carson MacTav- The 2020-2021 cam- West Valley 49-39 in the eliminated by Lake Forest Bearden 60-33 to become heaped blessings on this ish finished with two. paign has definitely been sectional semifinals on 42-19. Section 1 Champions team. Bearden has a great For the Bruins, it was a unique as the Bruins and Tuesday. The Wolves outlasted Thursday night at Cleveland team and (coach) Ben rough night. the Admirals didn’t play a “West Valley was really rival Farragut 40-37 on Middle School. (Zorio) does a great job. But “Give Farragut credit. full slate of games as the dominant in the county Wednesday and Farragut Farragut (12-1) was set to tonight, I’m just so proud of They outplayed us and season was interrupted tournament,” Zorio said. opened tournament play play Alcoa Saturday with a my kids and it was a great they really outphysicaled multiple times do to COVID- “They beat teams by an on Saturday, Jan, 31 with trip to the state tournament night for Farragut.” us,” Zorio said. “The first 19 concerns and contact average of 33 points” an upset of Cleveland. The in Murfreesboro hanging The Admirals, who are quarter was close, but after tracing. The Wolves routed the Lady Admirals prevailed in the balance but results the only team to beat the that, they just outplayed us. But for both Bearden Admirals by 30 points in 52-45 in overtime for their were not available at press Bruins this season, having I’m proud of our boys for and Farragut, the sectional the county championship first-ever sectional victory. time. also knocked off Bearden their season. tournament provided some but fell to Bearden to end PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus February 8, 2021 Bearden downs Alcoa 67-34 on Senior Night to help coach reach milestone By Ken Lay 67-34 at Bearden High School. of the first quarter and had the to see some different combina- Bearden High School’s boys The Bulldogs (22-1 overall, game in control from the outset. tions (in the lineup).” basketball team had plenty of 12-0 in District 4-AAA) darted “The first quarter couldn’t Izaiha Bredwood led the reasons to celebrate Tuesday out to a fast start and used a have gone much better for us Bulldogs’ offensive attack as night. balanced and potent offensive than it did for us tonight,” said he scored 15 points. Hayden For starters, the Bulldogs attack to pound William Blount Parrott, who guided the Bull- Treadwell and A.J. Pruitt each honored their seniors before into submission early. Bearden dogs to the 2019 Class AAA scored 13 points. Pruitt was routing William Blount 67-34 jumped out to a 14-0 lead early State Championships and 10-for-12 from the free throw and the victory marked a mile- in the game against the Gov- three of the last four state tour- line. Elijah Bredwood scored stone for head coach Jeremy ernors (11-13, 5-7) and never naments “We just had a night Parrott. looked back. when things went well for us. eight points and Jon Attaanasio PHOTO BY LUTHER SIMMONS. “This just shows that I’ve William Blount finally scored “Things went our way tonight finished with seven points for Bearden High’s Demias Muncey brings been doing this a long time,” when Jake England knocked and it’s nice to have those the Bulldogs, who held a 40-15 the ball upcourt in the Bulldogs’ 67-34 said Parrott, who posted the down a 3-pointer nearly five nights. We got a chance to see advantage at halftime. victory over William Blount Tuesday at 350th win of his career when minutes into the contest. The some guys at some different England scored 14 to lead the Bearden. Muncey scored three points in Bearden toppled the Governors Bulldogs led 25-8 at the end positions and we got the chance Governors. the contest. FBA’s Hendershott produces Lady Bulldogs knock down a rare quadruple double 14 treys in 80-17 victory week after being in the middle No tickets are expected to be over William Blount By Ken Lay x of the regular season standings available to the general public. with The King’s Academy and STATE DUALS: Pigeon Forge Bearden High School’s girls bas- Webb. Lakeway Christian Acad- was the lone area representa- ketball team celebrated Senior SPORTS emy and Christian Academy of tive in this year’s TSSAA state Night, 2021 with a lopsided vic- n teb k Knoxville were on top. wrestling tournament. tory over William Blount Tuesday For the first time ever, FBA The Tigers (24-5) were slated night. All three seniors made sig- By Steve Williams defeated Webb, CAK and Grace to go against Signal Mountain in nificant contributions in the win. Christian, according to Pinkney. the Class A-AA semifinals Satur- The Lady Bulldogs routed the When is the last time you Last season, he guided the day at Nolensville. Lady Governors 80-17 and after- heard of a quadruple double in Knoxville Catholic girls to their Pigeon Forge eliminated wards, the team honored its basketball? first ever appearance in the Gibbs’ boys 36-27 in this sea- three seniors, Zneyah McLaugh- One happened last week state tournament. son’s Region 2 finals. lin, Reagan Ruth and Natalie Rice. when Catherine Hendershott of “We’re kind of putting FBA The Tigers are ranked No. 9 Ruth had perhaps the best First Baptist Academy scored 28 on the map,” said Pinkney. in the latest Tennessee High offensive game of her career as points and had 11 rebounds, 10 “I’m trying and these girls have School Wrestling Poll. Baylor and she scored 19 points and knocked assists and 10 steals in a 72-33 bought in. We get great support Cleveland are ranked No. 1 and down five 3-pointers. Rice scored win at Concord Christian School. from the administration.” No. 2, respectively, in the poll. seven points, all after halftime, Hendershott, who formerly BASKETBALL: With Division I CHEER AND DANCE: Prepara- and McLaughlin, a guard, had played at Webb, transferred to district tournaments beginning tions are currently underway three points. PHOTO BY LUTHER SIMMONS. FBA from the Knoxville Ambas- in the next few weeks, arrange- for the 2020-21 TSSAA Cheer “These are three great seniors sadors’ home school team in ments are being finalized for the / Dance Championships which and they’ve always been leaders,” Bearden’s Natalie Rice attempts a December. She is a senior point 2021 TSSAA BlueCross State will be conducted in an online Bearden coach Justin Underwood. shot over William Blount defender guard / wing. Championships. The tourna- “virtual” format this school year “Reagan had a great game, Nat- Karley Rule in a District 4-AAA “Catherine will probably play ments will have a new look this due to COVID-19. alie knocked down some shots game at Bearden Tuesday night. on the NCAA Division II or III season as a result of the con- BOWDEN WATCH: The Long and hit a 3-pointer and Zneyah The Lady Bulldogs prevailed 80- level,” said Atheltic Director tinuing COVID-19 pandemic. Island Nets, the NBA G League has done just about everything for 17. Johnny Cox, who also is a long- Due to restrictions and public affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, us since she’s been here. These time high school and college health concerns in Davidson announced their 2021 roster girls are leaders and they’re all Jennifer Sullivan and Hannah basketball referee. “She will be a County, the Division II tourna- Jan. 27 and former Carter High great young ladies. They’ve led us Claire Stephens had two each. good point guard for somebody.” ment will be held at Tennessee and UT basketball standout all season. Emily Gonzalez, Avery Treadwell The quadruple double was just Tech in Cookeville March 4-6. Jordan Bowden is on the team. “They have siblings who have and Rice each had one. the latest bright spot in what has The Division I BlueCross MONICA WATCH: Former UT played here and I think I’ve had a Treadwell, a sophomore post been a special season for the Championships, which were cut great Monica Abbott is a pitcher McLaughlin ever since I’ve been player, was also a force inside as FBA girls under new coach Free- short a year ago, will return to on the 15-player U.S. Olympic here.” she finished the contest with a man Pinkney. MTSU’s Murphy Center, which softball team which is prepar- This game was over early as the game-high 20 points for the Lady The Lady Eagles, who were has been the host of many state ing for the delayed Tokyo Olym- Lady Bulldogs (18-1 overall, 12-0 Bulldogs, who led 44-9 at half- scheduled to host Berean tournaments since 1975. pics in July. in District 4-AAA) came out blaz- time. Christian in their regular season Games will be played Wednes- Other pitchers include Cat ing. Bearden opened a 21-6 lead Brillhart scored 11 points. Sulli- finale Friday, have boosted their day through Friday each week Osterman, Ally Carda and Rachel by the end of the first quarter. van added nine and Stephens fin- school-record win total to 18 of the Division I girls’ and boys’ Garcia. Three alternates were The Lady Bulldogs were par- ished with eight. McLaughlin fin- games. tournaments, with the finals on also chosen, including pitcher ticularly hot from the perimeter. ished the game with nine assists. The First Baptist Academy girls Saturday. Keilani Ricketts. Bearden made 14 shots from Chloe Russell scored seven (18-12 and 6-5 in region) will go The Girls’ tourney will be Softball will be an Olympic beyond the 3-point arc. In addition points to pace the Lady Gover- into the TSSAA Division II Class March 10-13 and the boys’ tour- sport this year for the first time to Ruth’s five long-range jump- nors (6-12, 4-7). A East Region tournament this ney March 17-20. since 2008. ers, Maddie Brillhart had three. Halls QB will take his passing game and toughness to Cincy Cont. from page 1 State, is the son of former REBELS SIGN TODAY: Tennessee skipper Dave West, being on “Red” pro- Serrano, who is now the tocol last week, will have coach at Cal State North- its Signing Day Ceremo- ridge. ny today (Feb. 8) in the NEW CONFERENCE: Emory school’s Main Auditorium & Henry College, where at 10 a.m, reported West three Bearden football play- Athletic Director Chris ers are headed, is planning Caruthers. to move up from NCAA Divi- No football signees at sion III to Division II and join West? the South Atlantic Confer- “Not yet,” replied ence. Caruthers. The Wasps have been in MISSED SIGNING: South- the Old Dominion Athletic Doyle’s Terrell Brown did Conference since 1975. If not get to sign last week approved in July, the school with Austin Peay due to in Emory, Va., will become being quarantined, said the 14th member of the Coach Clark Duncan. South Atlantic Conference, GIBBS’ PLANS: “We are which includes Carson- planning a signing cere- Newman, LMU and Tuscu- mony at the stadium this lum. spring for all of our signees in every sport,” said Athlet- ic Director Jeff Thomas. LONG WAY OFF: Several local signees will contin- ue their athletic careers and education in states far away, including Cart- er’s Maurice Sylvia, who is going to Norwich University in Vermont to play football. It is the oldest U.S. private military college and the birthplace of ROTC. COACH’S SON: West High first baseman Parker Ser- rano, who signed a base- ball scholarship with Roane February 8, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

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young people have a very the world. “Do you honest- be sensitive to your audi- is it surprising that Feb- low risk of death with ly believe the Biden-group ence?” ruary and most of March Covid infection, so they has things under control In the last two months are cold in these climes?” are understandably con- or impeaching President we’ve received glossy “Who expects spring cerned about the long- Trump will build bridges magazine booklets before April Fool’s Day?” term risks of the novel between us?” emphasizing BLM at the “Who do you trust?” mRNA Covid vaccines. One of the great trag- medical school and the Hopefully not the thought So, back to the FDR edies of the last decade diversity focus at all uni- police of Silicon Valley question, “What are you has been the utter loss versity campuses. Another who are now allied with afraid of?” I remain care- of trust in all our insti- booklet, from the UT Col- the Washington elite, the ful, but I refuse to stop tutions. “What can we lege of Music, ballyhooed media and the crony capi- living. Several of my believe these days?” I its “diversity, equity, and talists of Wall Street. “Do friends are so scared they no longer trust our lead- inclusion” focus. you doubt me after the Questions remain in virtual isola- ers, government officials “What’s wrong with GameStop affair?” “The only thing we have (now up to 35.2 million). tion. “Fools are put in high on any level, the media, these statements and Supposedly, we live in to fear is fear itself.” Preventive vaccinations places” (Ecclesiastes). political parties or titular the optics of these bro- the information age, but Franklin Delano Roos- have now surpassed the Kids are not being educat- “experts” like Fauci, from chures?” I guess I’m old the Tech Lords now control evelt 26.6 million cases of Covid ed. Each week on the front whom I wouldn’t buy a school, but I see patients information. The craven infection in our country. page of the Focus the sta- stick of gum. I’ve become first, not color or political cowards of Congress now “Was FDR correct?” I Therefore, about 8% of tistics of Covid infection in a wary skeptic most days, movements. And I choose kowtow to the likes of the guess I’m getting older Americans have received Knox County are present- and other days I border on capable musicians, not weird Zuckerberg, Ras- because the number one at least one shot of the ed. I am more fearful of being a cynic. gender quotas. Equal putin-esque Jack Dorsey, question among my peers vaccine series. Suppos- government enslavement My wife Becky and I are opportunity for a good edu- bizarre Bezos and the uber is, “Did you get it?” No, not edly, 1.35 million doses than Covid infection. native Knoxvillians and cation is far more impor- ruthless Sundar Pichai. the “stimulus check,” the of vaccine are being given Being a science fic- when we decided to go to tant than virtue signaling “What could possibly go Covid vaccine! every day across the fruit- tion fan and a doctor, I’m college there wasn’t any and the woke emphasis on wrong with such an unholy Since I won’t be 70 until ed plains. Perhaps, but it’s thrilled when 23rd century controversy or hand wring- diversity. But, perhaps it’s alliance of Tech-Lords and May I don’t meet the cur- tough to score in Knoxville. Star Trek docs identify an ing decisions, we went to not my world or my univer- Democrat-socialists?” A rent guidelines for vaccina- The next question is, infection, create a biologi- UT. We both received a sity any longer. friend of mine hopes that tion. However, I meet the “Would you take the vac- cal antidote and inject the good undergraduate edu- It was cold and clear in their lust for power they qualifications because I cine if you could get it?” cure into a patient’s arm cation. I went on to the Uni- when I began this essay will turn on and devour still do charity medical Last week a Kaiser Family without a needle. So cool! versity’s medical school on Groundhog Day. I each other in a feeding care. But I still can’t get Foundation poll revealed Recently, I read an excit- in Memphis which was wondered if Punxsutaw- frenzy like sharks in a a vaccine appointment. 51% would refuse the ing report on mRNA tech- highly rated for training ney Phil would see his chum filled ocean. I have friends driving to Covid vaccine or wait for nology (used for Covid practicing doctors rather shadow. Perhaps Phil But intellectual hon- other counties in Tennes- further results. Citing vaccines) which one day than researchers or aca- saw his shadow and we’ll esty begs me to ask one see to get vaccinated. concerns about safety, may allow us to direct the demicians. Becky went on have six more weeks of last question, “Should you Others are driving to North side effects and the vac- immune system to target to graduate school and winter. “Who cares?” It’s trust me or this newspa- Carolina where you can get cine’s effectiveness, 13% specific proteins on cancer earned a master’s degree. a silly ritual anyway, and per?” the vaccine if you’re sixty- will refuse altogether and cells. Like a magic bullet, What a strange world only an excuse to party The answer and the doc- five. another 7% would only be mRNA generated proteins in which we now live. in the midst of “our dark- tor’s final piece of advice Last week the Bloom- vaccinated if required to may be used to recognize Since we are UT alumni, est days.” It did spawn a for parsing the truth: read berg Vaccine Tracker do so (25% said No! in a and kill cancer cells with- we receive a lot of cor- funny Bill Murray movie widely, consider carefully, showed that 26.5 million Monmouth poll). out damaging non-cancer- respondence from the of the same name. Then I use common sense and Americans had received Actually, a very small ous organs. Knoxville campus and the heard that Covid canceled daily proclaim Psalm 118: at least the first shot of percentage of people have I don’t know a single medical school in Mem- the annual celebrations in 24. And keep looking up! the Pfizer-BioNTech or the experienced reactions to person who believes things phis. “If you’re asking for Punxsutawney, Pennsyl- You may email Dr. Ferguson at Moderna Covid vaccines the vaccines. However, are fine in our country or donations, wouldn’t you vania. Pathetic. So, “why [email protected] Overcoming Doubt I just finished reading through Job to curse God and die. She experience doubt. The Greek baptism. But now things are dif- Thomas saw all the miraculous Job again. Something that Job was hurting too and struggling words for doubt carry the idea ferent. John was arrested and signs Jesus performed, yet he wrestled with with the question of why. of uncertainty. The enemy of sits in a dark cell and is about still doubts. This tells us that we was the ques- The reason we even ask the faith is not doubt, but unbe- to lose his head. John wants to can have great faith yet still have tion of “Why”? question why is because we are lief. Unbelief refuses to con- know for sure that he is giving questions. A week later the dis- Job was a righ- rationale beings. We seek mean- sider anything. I would say that his life for something real. If ciples and Thomas were togeth- teous man. He ing in most things. We split the doubts are actually necessary to the greatest man who ever was er when Jesus appeared again. took care of atom. We travelled to the moon build your faith, for to doubt is to born of woman had doubts, then What a moment for Thomas. the poor. He and hope to go to Mars in the be human. In the pages of the nobody is exempt. Doubt asks Then he said to Thomas, “Put By Mark loved God, his not-so-distant future. But under- Bible, we find doubters all over questions, while unbelief refus- your finger here; see my hands. Brackney, family, and the standing everything is impossi- the place. David, Solomon, Jer- es to hear answers. Reach out your hand and put it Minister of the people around ble for we are limited. Consider emiah, and even John the Bap- Another famous “doubter” into my side. Stop doubting and Arlington Church him. He these questions: What is the sig- tist. John sent his disciples to in Scripture is Thomas, one of believe” (John 20:27). Thomas of Christ even offered nificance of life? Why do inno- Jesus with the question: “Are you Jesus’ disciples. responded, “My Lord and my prayers and cent children die? What would the coming One, or do we look Jesus appeared to the ten dis- God!” (John 20:28). This shows sacrifices for have happened if I chose a dif- for another?” (Matthew 11:3). ciples but Thomas was not there the dramatic transforming power his children just in case they ferent person to marry or picked This is coming from the one (John 20:24). Thomas gets the of the resurrection on some- sinned unintentionally. He used a different occupation? When whom Jesus declared: “among word from the overjoyed disci- one’s life. Thomas’ reaction is his wealth and influence to help will this pandemic end? Is the those born of women, no one is ples that Jesus is alive and what going to be our reaction when others, not just hoarding it for end of the world coming soon? greater” (Matthew 11:11). John does Thomas say? “I’ll believe we see the risen Savior face to himself. Yet his life fell apart. He There are many things we heard with his own ears God it when I see it.” I love the hon- face. Take your doubts to God. lost just about everything except don’t have the answer to. affirming Jesus as his beloved esty of Thomas. He insists on He will help your faith grow in the for his nagging wife who wanted And when this happens, we Son in whom he loved at Jesus’ seeing the evidence for himself. midst of doubt. 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All persons, resident Notice is hereby given that on the 20 day of CREDITORS Clerk and Master or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. named Court on or before the earlier of the dates and non-resident, having claims, matured or JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will unmatured, against his or her estate are required of the Estate of HAROLD KENNETH HAUN who ESTATE OF DOUGLAS RAY PAUL first publication of this notice if the creditor be forever barred: to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the died Dec 18, 2020, were issued the undersigned DOCKET NUMBER 83768-1 NON-RESIDENT received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Notice is hereby given that on the 22 day of at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four first publication of this notice if the creditor dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect NOTICE (4) months from the date of this first publication; received an actual copy of this notice to creditors will be forever barred: and non-resident, having claims, matured or of the Estate of DOUGLAS RAY PAUL who died KIMBERLY DAWN SEXTON and or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the unmatured, against his or her estate are required Oct 15, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the MATTHEW STEPHEN HICKLE v. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (4) months from the date of this first publication; first publication of this notice if the creditor to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox DOMINIQUE THERESA DONALD received an actual copy of the notice to creditors or received an actual copy of this notice to creditors above named Court on or before the earlier of the County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- IN RE: The Adoption of MDD by if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, KIMBERLY DAWN SEXTON than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (4) months from the date of this first publication; will be forever barred: against his or her estate are required to file the Docket# 2-199-20 (4) months from the date of first publication as if the creditor received the copy of the notice less or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the same with the Clerk and Master of the above IN THE SECOND CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX described in (1)(A); or than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (B} Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor first publication of this notice if the creditor named court on or before the earlier of the dates COUNTY, TENNESSEE (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (4) months from the date of first publication as received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of this notice to creditors prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will NOTICE of hearing on March 19, 2021, at date of death. described in (1)(A); or if the creditor received the copy of the notice less at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four be forever barred. 10:30 AM by Zoom This the 26 day of JANUARY, 2021. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the In this cause, it appearing that the respondent date of death. This the 22 day of JANUARY, (4) months from the date of first publication as or first publication of this notice if the creditor DOMINIQUE THERESA DONALD is a non-resident ESTATE OF JOHN E BATES 2021. described in (1)(A}; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts ESTATE OF GARY EUGENE DANIEL (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s received an actual copy of the notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) TERESA date of death. This the 21 day of JANUARY, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of this first publication; inquiry, so that notice of hearing of the Motion BATES; EXECUTRIX 10013 RUTLEDGE PIKE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 2021. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four or for Default Judgment and to Set Hearing cannot CORRYTON, TN. 37721 VICKIE LYNN DANIEL; EXECUTRIX ESTATE OF CAROL CLEM FAULKNER (4) months from the date of first publication as (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor be served upon respondent DOMINIQUE THERESA 7233 REGENCY ROAD described in (1)(A); or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors DONALD. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37931 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s if the creditor received the copy of the notice less The full text of the Motion for Default NOTICE TO SCOTT ALAN FAULKNER; EXECUTOR date of death. This the 20 day of JANUARY, than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Judgment and to Set Hearing is available through SARAH R JOHNSON ATTORNEY AT LAW 8404 BADGETT ROAD 2021. (4) months from the date of first publication as the Circuit Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, and CREDITORS 11907 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 201 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 ESTATE OF HAROLD KENNETH HAUN described in (1)(A); or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s with NATALIE P. LeVASSEUR, Petitioners’ ESTATE OF ROBERT H COLLIER, JR Attorney, whose address is 5420 SMOKY GARY C VOWELL, JR. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) date of death. DOCKET NUMBER 84010-3 ATTORNEY AT LAW GALEN SHANE HAUN; EXECUTOR This the 22 day of JANUARY, 2021. TRAIL, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37909, within Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of thirty (30) days of the last date of publication, NOTICE TO 10805 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200 123 SALEM RD. JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 OAK RIDGE, TN. 37830 ESTATE OF DOUGLAS RAY PAUL and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, of the Estate of ROBERT H COLLIER, JR who died CREDITORS a Default Judgment may be entered against you Dec 31, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth (4th) ROBERT W GODWIN ATTORNEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox ESTATE OF MARY LOU MULLINS DAVIS NOTICE TO 4611 OLD BROADWAY CATHERINE GUTMAN; EXECUTRIX publication. This notice will be published in The County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- DOCKET NUMBER 83984-1 Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. KNOXVILLE, TN 37918 101 NATUCKET ISLAND resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Notice is hereby given that on the 21 day of CREDITORS CENTERVILLE, GA. 30128 To make an appearance at this hearing by against his or her estate are required to file the JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect Zoom, call the Judicial Assistant at (865) 215- same with the Clerk and Master of the above of the Estate of MARY LOU MULLINS DAVIS who ESTATE OF WILLIAM HAROLD FRAKER NOTICE TO STEPHANIE CRIPPEN 2393 for information and instructions. named Court on or before the earlier of the dates died Nov 14, 2020, were issued the undersigned DOCKET NUMBER 83994-2 This the 25th day of January, 2021. ATTORNEY AT LAW prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Notice is hereby given that on the 22 day of CREDITORS 800 S GAY STREET, SUITE 1200 be forever barred: of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect KNOXVILLE, TN. 37929 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the and non-resident, having claims, matured or of the Estate of WILLIAM HAROLD FRAKER who ESTATE OF DOROTHY LEE HOWARD NON-RESIDENT first publication of this notice if the creditor unmatured, against his or her estate are required died Nov 30, 2020, were issued the undersigned DOCKET NUMBER 84007-3 NOTICE received an actual copy of this notice to creditors to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Notice is hereby given that on the 26 day of NOTICE TO at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four above named Court on or before the earlier of the of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect TO: JUSTIN M. WILLIAMS (4) months from the date of this first publication; dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims and non-resident, having claims, matured or of the Estate of DOROTHY LEE HOWARD who died CREDITORS IN RE: JACQUELYN MARKS v. or will be forever barred: unmatured, against his or her estate are required Dec 1, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the JUSTIN M. WILLIAMS (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox ESTATE OF SARAH MARGARET PETTY NO. 200588-1 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor above named Court on or before the earlier of the County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- DOCKET NUMBER 84014-1 IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of this notice to creditors dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of COUNTY, TENNESSEE than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four will be forever barred: against his or her estate are required to file JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect In this Cause appearing from the Complaint (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of this first publication; (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the the same with the Clerk and Master of the above of the Estate of SARAH MARGARET PETTY who filed, which is verified, that the Defendant, described in (1)(A); or or first publication of this notice if the creditor named Court on or before the earlier of the dates died Dec 1, 2020, were issued the undersigned JUSTIN M. WILLIAMS, is a non-resident of the (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts date of death. This the 27 day of JANUARY, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four be forever barred: of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and 2021. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of this first publication; (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the and non-resident, having claims, matured or inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot ESTATE OF ROBERT H COLLIER, JR than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four or first publication of this notice if the creditor unmatured, against his or her estate are required be served upon JUSTIN M. WILLIAMS. (4) months from the date of first publication as (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) described in (1)(A); or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four above named Court on or before the earlier of the an answer with the Clerk and Master of the MERIDIAN TRUST & (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of this first publication; dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with INVESTMENT; EXECUTOR date of death. This the 21 day of JANUARY, than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four or will be forever barred: Michael B. Menefee, an Attorney whose address 109 S NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE 400 2021. (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 is, 9724 Kingston Pike, Suite 505 Knoxville, TN KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 ESTATE OF MARY LOU MULLINS DAVIS described in (1)(A); or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor 37922, within thirty (30) days of the last date (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 of publication of this notice, or a judgment by WILLIAM D EDWARDS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) WILLIAM date of death. This the 22 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 default will be taken against you and the cause set ATTORNEY AT LAW N DAVIS; EXECUTOR 7111 IMPERIAL DRIVE 2021. (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of this first publication; for hearing Ex Parte as to you before Chancellor 1111 N NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE S-700 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 ESTATE OF WILLIAM HAROLD FRAKER described in (1)(A); or or John F. Weaver at the Knox County Chancery KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Court, Part I, 400 W. Main Street, Knoxville, J BRENT NOLAN ATTORNEY AT LAW PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) date of death. This the 26 day of JANUARY, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Tennessee 37902. This notice will be published P.O. BOX 217 POWELL, TN. 37849 PATRICIA FRAKER WELLS; EXECUTRIX 2021. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for four (4) NOTICE TO 585 LITTLE DOGWOOD ROAD ESTATE OF DOROTHY LEE HOWARD than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four consecutive weeks. KINGSTON, TN. 37763 (4) months from the date of first publication as This 19th day of January 2021. CREDITORS NOTICE TO PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) described in (1)(A); or GEORGE W CRADDOCK; EXECUTOR (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ESTATE OF BEVERLY COPPOCK CREDITORS NOTICE TO 7741 POCANNO ROAD date of death. This the 27 day of JANUARY, ______DOCKET NUMBER 83986-3 Clerk and Master KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 2021. Notice is hereby given that on the 21 day of ESTATE OF KENNETH MELTON DUNLAP CREDITORS JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect DOCKET NUMBER 83956-3 ESTATE OF SARAH MARGARET PETTY NON-RESIDENT of the Estate of BEVERLY COPPOCK who died Notice is hereby given that on the 26 day of ESTATE OF HERBERT E FURR NOTICE TO Sep 22, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the JANUARY 2021, letters of administration c.t.a DOCKET NUMBER 83955-2 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) NOTICE Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox in respect of the Estate of KENNETH MELTON Notice is hereby given that on the 21 day of CREDITORS ANGELA ANN PETTY; EXECUTRIX County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- DUNLAP who died Dec 17, 2020, were issued JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect 1849 CHICADEE DRIVE PATRICIA STANSBERRY -Vs- resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the of the Estate of HERBERT E FURR who died Dec ESTATE OF MISHEW LONG LAWWILL KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 JOSHUA STANSBERRY against his or her estate are required to file the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All 17, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the DOCKET NUMBER 83990-1 Docket # 150673 same with the Clerk and Master of the above persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox Notice is hereby given that on the 22 day of KENNETH HOLBERT named Court on or before the earlier of the dates matured or unmatured, against his or her estate County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect ATTORNEY AT LAW IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will are required to file the same with the Clerk and resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, of the Estate of MISHEW LONG LAWWILL who 1810 AILOR AVENUE COUNTY, TENNESSEE be forever barred: Master of the above named court on or before against his or her estate are required to file the died Oct 16, 2020, were issued the undersigned KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) same with the Clerk and Master of the above by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant first publication of this notice if the creditor otherwise their claims will be forever barred: named Court on or before the earlier of the dates of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident JOSHUA STANSBERRY is a non-resident of the received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will and non-resident, having claims, matured or NOTICE TO State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four first date of the publication of this notice if the be forever barred: unmatured, against his or her estate are required cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and (4) months from the date of this first publication; creditor received an actual copy of this notice to (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the CREDITORS inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot or creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date first publication of this notice if the creditor above named Court on or before the earlier of the be served upon JOSHUA STANSBERRY. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor that is four (4) months from the date of the first received an actual copy of this notice to creditors dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims ESTATE OF EDNA CHARLENE RAGLAND IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an received an actual copy of the notice to creditors publication: or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four will be forever barred: DOCKET NUMBER 84001-3 answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (4) months from the date of this first publication; (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of filed by PATRICIA STANSBERRY, Plaintiff than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four received an actual copy of the notice to creditors or first publication of this notice if the creditor JANAURY 2021, letters testamentary in respect herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, (4) months from the date of first publication as if the creditor received the copy of the notice (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors of the Estate of EDNA CHARLENE RAGLAND who Tennessee, and with SAMUEL B. TIPTON, described in (1)(A); or less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is received an actual copy of the notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four died Dec 18, 2020, were issued the undersigned Plaintiffs Attorney whose address is 206 S. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (4) months from the date of first publication as if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of this first publication; by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court WASHINGTON ST. MARYVILLE, TN 37804, within date of death described in (1) (A); or than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four or of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident thirty (30) days of the last date of publication, This the 21 day of JANUARY, 2021. (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 and non-resident, having claims, matured or and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, date of death. described in (1)(A); or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors unmatured, against his or her estate are required a Default Judgment may be entered against you ESTATE OF BEVERLY COPPOCK This the 26 day of JANUARY, 2021. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s if the creditor received the copy of the notice less to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth (4th) date of death. This the 21 day of JANUARY, than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four above named Court on or before the earlier of the publication. This notice will be published in The PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ESTATE OF KENNETH MELTON DUNLAP 2021. (4) months from the date of first publication as dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. RYAN COPPOCK; EXECUTOR ESTATE OF HERBERT E FURR described in (1)(A); or will be forever barred: This the 27TH day of JANUARY, 2021. 641 CORNER BROOK LANE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the ______KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 KENDALL SWIFT; ADMINISTRATOR CTA PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) HERBERT date of death. This the 22 day of JANUARY, first publication of this notice if the creditor Mike Hammond, Clerk 549 LOST TREE LANE D FURR; EXECUTOR 7512 MARY LAY LANE 2021. received an actual copy of this notice to creditors GLEN A KYLE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 STRAWBERRY PLAINS, TN. 37871 ESTATE OF MISHEW LONG LAWWILL at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four ______ATTORNEY AT LAW (4) months from the date of this first publication; Michelle Henry, Deputy Clerk 4931 HOMBERG DRIVE L ERIC EBBERT BRENT W JOHNSON ATTORNEY AT LAW PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 ATTORNEY AT LAW 671 MORGANTON SQUARE DRIVE DELILIA MAE LAWWILL; EXECUTRIX (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 9145 CROSS PARK DRIVE, SUITE 103 MARYVILLE, TN. 37801 138 ORCHID LANE received an actual copy of the notice to creditors NON-RESIDENT KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 OAK RIDGE, TN. 37830 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less NOTICE TO than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four NOTICE NOTICE TO MITAL D PATEL ATTORNEY AT LAW (4) months from the date of first publication as CREDITORS NOTICE TO 217 S PETERS ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 described in (1)(A); or CREDITORS (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s TO: KATY M. PFEFFER. ESTATE OF MERRILL W CRAIG CREDITORS date of death. This the 25 day of JANAURY, IN RE: TAMARA L. PFEFFER DOCKET NUMBER 84003-2 ESTATE OF LORI ANN GORLEY NOTICE TO 2021. v. KATY M. PFEFFER Notice is hereby given that on the 26 day of ESTATE OF JACK LEE EWING DOCKET NUMBER 83356-3 ESTATE OF EDNA CHARLENE RAGLAND NO. 201306-2 JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect DOCKET NUMBER 84002-1 Notice is hereby given that on the 20 day of CREDITORS of the Estate of MERRILL W CRAIG who died Dec Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of JANUARY 2021, letters administration in respect PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX 3, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of LORI ANN GORLEY who died Jun ESTATE OF MARY GUZMAN METTLER MYRA LYNN STEINHAUS; EXECUTRIX COUNTY, TENNESSEE and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, of the Estate of JACK LEE EWING who died Dec 11, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the DOCKET NUMBER 83989-3 1959 FALL HAVEN LANE In this Cause appearing from the Complaint Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, 28, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox Notice is hereby given that on the 21 day of KNOXVILLE, TN. 37932 filed, which is sworn to, that the Defendant having claims, matured or unmatured, against his Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect KATY M. PFEFFER, is a non-resident of the State or her estate are required to file the same with the County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, of the Estate of MARY GUZMAN METTLER who LAUREN E SMITH Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the died Nov 12, 2020, were issued the undersigned ATTORNEY AT LAW 110 COGDILL ROAD You can reserve your legal or public notice by emailing Lisa at [email protected] or calling (865) 686-9970. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 February 8, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) BOWLING GREEN, OH 43402 ROBERT HINTON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) NOTICE TO CHRISTOPHER HALL MICHAEL A BASTIANELLI; EXECUTOR ATTORNEY AT LAW BRIAN R LABUDDE; EXECUTOR ATTORNEY AT LAW 1753 SAWGRASS ROAD CLINTON ANDERSON 730 HWY 321 N, SUITE 104 9604 W LAURENS LANE CREDITORS 1111 N NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE S-700 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 ATTORNEY AT LAW LENOIR CITY, TN. 37771 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 ESTATE OF MICHAEL CARL RAPIER KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 508 W 2ND NORTH STREET DOCKET NUMBER 84013-3 MORRISTOWN, TN. 37814 ROBERT WILKINSON Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of NOTICE TO NOTICE TO ATTORNEY AT LAW JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect NOTICE TO P.O. BOX 4415 CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS OAK RIDGE, TN. 37831 of the Estate of MICHAEL CARL RAPIER who died CREDITORS Sep 11, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the ESTATE OF WALTER C BEAHM CREDITORS ESTATE OF LYNDA RULAND ELDER Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox ESTATE OF PATRICIA FOWLER WATSON DOCKET NUMBER 84030-2 DOCKET NUMBER 84041-1 NOTICE TO County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- DOCKET NUMBER 83982-2 Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of ESTATE OF DOROTHY DAVIS COWAN Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect DOCKET NUMBER 84048-2 FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect CREDITORS against his or her estate are required to file the JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of WALTER C BEAHM who died Dec Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of of the Estate of LYNDA RULAND ELDER who died same with the Clerk and Master of the above of the Estate of PATRICIA FOWLER WATSON who 17, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect Nov 15, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the ESTATE OF BONITA RUTH LAX named Court on or before the earlier of the dates died Dec 25, 2020, were issued the undersigned Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox of the Estate of DOROTHY DAVIS COWAN who Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox DOCKET NUMBER 83902-3 prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- died Dec 24, 2020, were issued the undersigned County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of be forever barred: of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first and non-resident, having claims, matured or against his or her estate are required to file the of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident against his or her estate are required to file the of the Estate of BONITA RUTH LAX who died Dec publication of this notice if the creditor received an unmatured, against his or her estate are required same with the Clerk and Master of the above and non-resident, having claims, matured or same with the Clerk and Master of the above 6, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the named Court on or before the earlier of the dates unmatured, against his or her estate are required named Court on or before the earlier of the dates and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, (60) days before the date that is four (4) months above named Court on or before the earlier of the prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, from the date of this first publication; or dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims be forever barred: above named Court on or before the earlier of the be forever barred: having claims, matured or unmatured, against his (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor will be forever barred: (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first or her estate are required to file the same with the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an will be forever barred: publication of this notice if the creditor received an Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or if the creditor received the copy of the notice less publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months publication of this notice if the creditor received an (60) days before the date that is four (4) months (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (4) months from the date of first publication as (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; or actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty from the date of this first publication; or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first described in (1)(A); or from the date of this first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (60) days before the date that is four (4) months (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor publication of this notice if the creditor received an (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors from the date of this first publication; or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty date of death. This the 27 day of JANUARY, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (60) days before the date that is four (4) months 2021. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four received an actual copy of the notice to creditors than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four from the date of this first publication; or ESTATE OF MICHAEL CARL RAPIER than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of first publication as (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four described in (1)(A); or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (4) months from the date of first publication as (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s if the creditor received the copy of the notice less RONALD WAYNE GARDNER; EXECUTOR (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 29 day of JANUARY, described in (1)(A); or date of death. This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four 1992 NICHOLS ROAD date of death. This the 25 day of JANUARY, 2021, (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (4) months from the date of first publication as LENOIR CITY, TN. 37772 2021. ESTATE OF WALTER C BEAHM date of death. This the 3 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. ESTATE OF LYNDA RULAND ELDER described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s STUART I CASSELL ESTATE OF PATRICIA FOWLER WATSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ESTATE OF DOROTHY DAVIS COWAN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) date of death. This the 1 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. ATTORNEY AT LAW LISA MANDRELL; EXECUTRIX LAURA E BREWER; EXECUTRIX 707 MARKET STREET PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 8813 MALLOW DRIVE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 1220 BENTLEY PARK LANE ESTATE OF BONITA RUTH LAX KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 ELIZABETH LEE WATSON KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 EUGENE JOHN WATSON, JR.; EXECUTOR KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 DRINNEN; CO-EXECUTRIX 2219 LAKE LANE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 603 W MAIN AVENUE, APT 207 KEITH BURROUGHS KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 BRADLEY LEWIS CHARLES GLEN LAX, II; EXECUTOR NOTICE TO KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 ATTORNEY AT LAW ATTORNEY AT LAW 15 TESSIE LANE 900 S GAY STREET 14TH FLOOR DALLIS D HOWARD ATTORNEY AT LAW 10413 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200 BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711 CREDITORS MARY CHRISTIN WATSON KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 4820 OLD KINGSTON PIKE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 LAUDERBACK; CO-EXECUTRIX KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 ESTATE OF GERALDINE ERVIN ROGERS 3233 TOPSIDE ROAD NOTICE TO DOCKET NUMBER 83912-1 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 NOTICE TO NOTICE TO Notice is hereby given that on the 26 day of NOTICE TO CREDITORS JANUARY 2021, letters administration in respect JON G ROACH CREDITORS CREDITORS ATTORNEY AT LAW CREDITORS ESTATE OF MARY MARGARET LEDBETTER of the Estate of GERALDINE ERVIN ROGERS who ESTATE OF JANETTA MERL CARTER ESTATE OF DIXIE WESTON JOHNSON DOCKET NUMBER 83856-2 died Nov 6, 2020, were issued the undersigned P.O. BOX 131 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 DOCKET NUMBER 84046-3 ESTATE OF ELEANOR FAUVER DAVIS DOCKET NUMBER 84028-3 Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of DOCKET NUMBER 84031-3 Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of of FEBRUARY 2021, letters administration in of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect respect of the Estate of MARY MARGARET and non-resident, having claims, matured or NOTICE TO of the Estate of JANETTA MERL CARTER who FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of DIXIE WESTON JOHNSON who LEDBETTER who died Nov 2, 2020, were issued unmatured, against his or her estate are required died Dec 17, 2020, were issued the undersigned of the Estate of ELEANOR FAUVER DAVIS who died Dec 18, 2020, were issued the undersigned the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the CREDITORS by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court died Oct 2, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All above named court on or before the earlier of the of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims ESTATE OF DAVID HARRIS ADAMS and non-resident, having claims, matured or of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or matured or unmatured, against his or her estate will be forever barred. DOCKET NUMBER 84038-1 unmatured, against his or her estate are required and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required are required to file the same with the Clerk and (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the Master of the above named court on or before publication of this notice if the creditor received an FEBRUARY 2021, letters administration in respect above named Court on or before the earlier of the to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty of the Estate of DAVID HARRIS ADAMS who died dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims otherwise their claims will be forever barred. (60) days before the date that is four (4) months Dec 8, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the will be forever barred: dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first from the date of this first publication; or Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date publication of this notice if the creditor received an (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- publication of this notice if the creditor received an (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first of the first publication of this notice if the creditor actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty received an actual copy of the notice to creditors resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty publication of this notice if the creditor received an received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (60) days before the date that is four (4) months if the creditor received the copy of the notice less against his or her estate are required to file the (60) days before the date that is four (4) months actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four from the date of this first publication; or than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four same with the Clerk and Master of the above from the date of this first publication; or (60) days before the date that is four (4) months (4) months from the date of this first publication; (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (4) months from the date of first publication as named court on or before the earlier of the dates (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor from the date of this first publication; or or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors described in (1)(A); or prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s be forever barred. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four date of death. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four if the creditor received the copy of the notice less if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of first publication as This the 26 day of JANUARY, 2021. publication of this notice if the creditor received an (4) months from the date of first publication as than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four described in (1)(A); or actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty described in (1)(A); or (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of first publication as (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ESTATE OF GERALDINE ERVIN ROGERS (60) days before the date that is four (4) months (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s described in (1)(A); or described in (1)(A); or date of death. from the date of this first publication; or date of death. This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor date of death. This the 3 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. decedent’s date of death. JOHANNA WOLFORD; CO- received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESTATE OF JANETTA MERL CARTER ESTATE OF ELEANOR FAUVER DAVIS This the 29 day of JANUARY, 2021. ESTATE OF MARY MARGARET LEDBETTER ADMINISTRATRIX 4613 MEADOW LANE if the creditor received the copy of the notice less KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) J PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ESTATE OF DIXIE WESTON JOHNSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (4) months from the date of first publication as OSEPH MACK CARTER; EXECUTOR HOME FEDERAL BANK; EXECUTOR JONATHAN L LEDBETTER; ADMINISTRATOR DONNA HOLBROOK; CO-ADMINISTRATRIX described in (1)(A); or 4320 W BEAVER CREEK ROAD 515 MARKET STREET KNOXVILE, TN. 37902 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 4049 W MARY ELLIS STREET 2649 VUCREST AVENUE (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s POWELL, TN. 37849 CHARLES I HOUSTON, JR.; EXECUTOR BLOOMINGTON, IN 47404 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 date of death. P NEWMAN BANKSTON ATTORNEY AT LAW 408 BANTRY LANE This the 3 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. MICHAEL CROWDER P.O. BOX 2047 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 FARRAGUT, TN. 37934 ATTORNEY AT LAW NOTICE TO NOTICE TO ESTATE OF DAVID HARRIS ADAMS 500 MAIN STREET, SUITE 400 KELLY GUYTON FRERE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 NOTICE TO ATTORNEY AT LAW CREDITORS CREDITORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 1001 E BROADWAY WILL THOMAS ADAMS, JR.; CREDITORS LENOIR CITY, TN. 37771 ESTATE OF SA’AD MAHMOOD ESTATE OF PEGGY R ROWE DOCKET NUMBER 83941-3 DOCKET NUMBER 83988-2 ADMINISTRATOR 7505 WILKINSON ROAD NOTICE TO JOELTON, TN 37080 ESTATE OF JONATHAN N DEGNAN Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of Notice is hereby given that on the 26 day of CREDITORS DOCKET NUMBER 84045-2 NOTICE TO FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of of the Estate of SA’AD MAHMOOD who died Dec of the Estate of PEGGY R ROWE who died Nov 11, MATTHEW MCDONALD ATTORNEY AT LAW 116 AGNES ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 ESTATE OF EMOGENE GARRETT CARVER FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect CREDITORS 13, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk DOCKET NUMBER 83796-2 of the Estate of JONATHAN N DEGNAN who died Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of Dec 11, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the ESTATE OF BETTY G KELLER County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, NOTICE TO FEBRUARY 2021, letters of administration c.t.a Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox DOCKET NUMBER 84043-3 resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his in respect of the Estate of EMOGENE GARRETT County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of against his or her estate are required to file the or her estate are required to file the same with the CREDITORS CARVER who died Sep 11, 2020, were issued resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect same with the Clerk and Master of the above Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the against his or her estate are required to file the of the Estate of BETTY G KELLER who died Dec named Court on or before the earlier of the dates before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or ESTATE OF LINDA B BABB Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All same with the Clerk and Master of the above 11, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: DOCKET NUMBER 84033-2 persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, named Court on or before the earlier of the dates Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox be forever barred: (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of matured or unmatured, against his or her estate prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect are required to file the same with the Clerk and be forever barred: resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty of the Estate of LINDA B BABB who died Dec 11, Master of the above named court on or before (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first against his or her estate are required to file the actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) publication of this notice if the creditor received an same with the Clerk and Master of the above (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; or and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, otherwise their claims will be forever barred: actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty named Court on or before the earlier of the dates from the date of this first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the (60) days before the date that is four (4) months prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors having claims, matured or unmatured, against his first date of the publication of this notice if the from the date of this first publication; or be forever barred: received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less or her estate are required to file the same with the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date received an actual copy of the notice to creditors publication of this notice if the creditor received an than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or that is four (4) months from the date of the first if the creditor received the copy of the notice less actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: publication: or than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (60) days before the date that is four (4) months described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (4) months from the date of first publication as from the date of this first publication; or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 26 day of JANUARY, publication of this notice if the creditor received an received an actual copy of the notice to creditors described in (1)(A); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor date of death. This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. 2021. actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty if the creditor received the copy of the notice (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESTATE OF PEGGY R ROWE (60) days before the date that is four (4) months less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is date of death. This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less ESTATE OF SA’AD MAHMOOD from the date of this first publication; or (4) months from the date of first publication as than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor described in (1) (A); or ESTATE OF JONATHAN N DEGNAN (4) months from the date of first publication as PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ADIL ALI LARRY DALE ROWE; EXECUTOR received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s described in (1)(A); or MAHMOOD; EXECUTOR 6501 EMBER COURT 3129 W GALLAHER FERRY ROAD if the creditor received the copy of the notice less date of death. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s PLANO, TX 75023 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37932 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four DIANE ANDING; EXECUTRIX date of death. This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. (4) months from the date of first publication as This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. 2620 NW 38TH STREET DUDLEY TAYLOR ATTORNEY AT LAW ROBERT G HINTON described in (1)(A); or GAINESVILLE, FL. 32605 ESTATE OF BETTY G KELLER 800 S GAY STREET, SUITE 600 ATTORNEY AT LAW (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ESTATE OF EMOGENE GARRETT CARVER KNOXVILLE, TN. 37929 730 HIGHWAY 321 N, SUITE 104 date of death. This the 1 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. MATTHEW MCDONALD PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) LENOIR CITY, TN. 37771 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ATTORNEY AT LAW CAROL B MCGLOTHIN; EXECUTRIX ESTATE OF LINDA B BABB ANNA C NABB; ADMINISTRATRIX CTA 116 AGNES ROAD 6320 WATERS EDGE LANE NOTICE TO 404 LOCUST HILL LANE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 CREDITORS NOTICE TO ANGELA B FLAMMANG; EXECUTRIX WILLIAM D EDWARDS 923 OAK HAVEN ROAD NOTICE TO ATTORNEY AT LAW ESTATE OF DOROTHY COOPER MANNING CREDITORS KNOXVILLE, TN. 37932 NOTICE TO 1111 N NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE S-700 DOCKET NUMBER 83740-3 CREDITORS KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day ESTATE OF MARY E TAGGART CREDITORS of FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in DOCKET NUMBER 83611-3 NOTICE TO ESTATE OF GLENDA DUNBAR respect of the Estate of DOROTHY COOPER Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of ESTATE OF MICHAEL SCOTT CARY DOCKET NUMBER 83448-2 NOTICE TO MANNING who died Mar 11, 2020, were issued JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect CREDITORS DOCKET NUMBER 83846-1 Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the of the Estate of MARY E TAGGART who died Aug Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of JANUARY 2021, letters administration in respect CREDITORS Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All 21, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the ESTATE OF SUSAN E BASTIANELLI FEBRUARY 2021, letters administration in respect of the Estate of GLENDA DUNBAR who died Mar persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox DOCKET NUMBER 83891-1 of the Estate of MICHAEL SCOTT CARY who died 9, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk ESTATE OF GAROLYN MARIE LABUDDE matured or unmatured, against his or her estate County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of Aug 28, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, DOCKET NUMBER 84020-1 are required to file the same with the Clerk and resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, Notice is hereby given that on the 28 day of Master of the above named Court on or before against his or her estate are required to file the of the Estate of SUSAN E BASTIANELLI who died County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- having claims, matured or unmatured, against his JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) same with the Clerk and Master of the above Nov 8, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, or her estate are required to file the same with the of the Estate of CAROLYN MARIE LABUDDE who otherwise their claims will be forever barred: named Court on or before the earlier of the dates Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox against his or her estate are required to file the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or died Dec 20, 2020, were issued the undersigned (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- same with the Clerk and Master of the above before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court publication of this notice if the creditor received an be forever barred. resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, named court on or before the earlier of the dates (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (3) (A) Four (4) months from the date against his or her estate are required to file the prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first and non-resident, having claims, matured or (60) days before the date that is four (4) months of the first publication of this notice if the creditor same with the Clerk and Master of the above be forever barred. publication of this notice if the creditor received an unmatured, against his or her estate are required from the date of this first publication; or received an actual copy of this notice to creditors named Court on or before the earlier of the dates (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will publication of this notice if the creditor received an (60) days before the date that is four (4) months above named Court on or before the earlier of the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (4) months from the date of this first publication; be forever barred: actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty from the date of this first publication; or dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims if the creditor received the copy of the notice less or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first (60) days before the date that is four (4) months (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor will be forever barred: than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor publication of this notice if the creditor received an from the date of this first publication; or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first (4) months from the date of first publication as received an actual copy of the notice to creditors actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor if the creditor received the copy of the notice less publication of this notice if the creditor received an described in (1)(A); or if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (60) days before the date that is four (4) months received an actual copy of the notice to creditors than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four from the date of this first publication; or if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of first publication as (60) days before the date that is four (4) months date of death. This the 1 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. (4) months from the date of first publication as (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four described in (1)(A); or from the date of this first publication; or described in (1)(A); or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (4) months from the date of first publication as (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ESTATE OF DOROTHY COOPER MANNING (4) Twelve (12) months from the if the creditor received the copy of the notice less described in (1)(A); or date of death. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors decedent’s date of death. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s This the 27 day of JANUARY, 2021. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) This the 27 day of JANUARY, 2021. (4) months from the date of first publication as date of death. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four MARTHA JOHNSON; EXECTRIX described in (1)(A); or This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. ESTATE OF GLENDA DUNBAR (4) months from the date of first publication as 8517 SAVANNAH COURT ESTATE OF MARY E TAGGART (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s described in (1)(A); or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 date of death. This the 27 day of JANUARY, ESTATE OF MICHAEL SCOTT CARY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (‘2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 2021. BILLY JOE PACK; ADMINISTRATOR date of death. This the 28 day of JANUARY, LORI PHILLIPS-JONES REBECCA LEE BREHMER; EXECUTRIX PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (S) 8320 ORLEANS BLVD 2021. ATTORNEY AT LAW 12204 BLUFF SHORE DRIVE ESTATE OF SUSAN E BASTIANELLI ROBERT CARY; ADMINISTRATOR UNION, KY. 41091 ESTATE OF CAROLYN MARIE LABUDDE 253 GRAVE HILL ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 739 KENWOOD AVENUE ONEIDA, TN. 37841 PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus February 8, 2021 Knox Paws & Feed-A- Pet need food for pets LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES of low-income seniors Each month, the CAC same with the Clerk and Master of the above FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect died Sep 5, 2020, were issued the undersigned named Court on or before the earlier of the dates of the Estate of HAROLD LAFAYETTE SMITH who by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Office on Aging’s Knox NOTICE TO prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will died Dec 24, 2020, were issued the undersigned of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident PAWS and Feed-a-Pet pro- be forever barred: NOTICE TO by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court and non-resident, having claims, matured or CREDITORS (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident unmatured, against his or her estate are required grams provides almost first publication of this notice if the creditor CREDITORS and non-resident, having claims, matured or to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the 1,900 pounds of pet food ESTATE OF DORTHY AKA DOROTHY received an actual copy of this notice to creditors unmatured, against his or her estate are required above named Court on or before the earlier of the PAYSINGER MITCHELL at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four ESTATE OF MARY PRICE to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims to 146 pets owned by low DOCKET NUMBER 84037-3 (4) months from the date of this first publication; DOCKET NUMBER 84049-3 above named Court on or before the earlier of the will be forever barred: income seniors in the Knox- Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day or Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the of FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor FEBRUARY 2021, letters administration in respect will be forever barred: first publication of this notice if the creditor ville-Knox County area. respect of the Estate of DORTHY AKA DOROTHY received an actual copy of the notice to creditors of the Estate of MARY PRICE who died Dec 19, (1)(A} Four (4) months from the date of the received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Without the assistance of PAYSINGER MITCHELL who died Dec 13, 2020, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk first publication of this notice if the creditor at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (4) months from the date of this first publication; Feed-a-Pet, those enrolled Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, (4) months from the date of first publication as Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four or in the program struggle Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, described in (1)(A); or having claims, matured or unmatured, against his (4) months from the date of this first publication; (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor having claims, matured or unmatured, against his (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s or her estate are required to file the same with the or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors each month to feed their or her estate are required to file the same with the date of death. This the 1 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. Clerk and Master of the above named court on or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor if the creditor received the copy of the notice less pets and sometimes go Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or ESTATE OF PAULINE J O’DELL (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of first publication as without food themselves (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four described in (1)(A); or in order to feed their furry (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) first publication of this notice if the creditor (4) months from the date of first publication as (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s first publication of this notice if the creditor CAROL O’DELL TAPP; EXECUTRIX received an actual copy of this notice to creditors described in (1)(A); or date of death. This the 1 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. friends. at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four received an actual copy of this notice to creditors 5294 TURTLE CREEK CIRCLE (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s DOG FOOD ACCEPTED at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four VERO BEACH, FL 32967 (4) months from the date of this first publication; date of death. This the 3 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. ESTATE OF MARVIN WILLIAM WEAVER (4) months from the date of this first publication; or 8 lb. bag Purina One (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor or ESTATE OF HAROLD LAFAYETTE SMITH PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Smartblend Small Bites (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor NOTICE TO received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ROY CHILDRESS; EXECUTOR received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 115 OUSLEY DRIVE 4 lb. bag Pedigree Small if the creditor received the copy of the notice less CREDITORS than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four RICK SMITH; EXECUTOR MAYNARDVILLE, TN. 37807 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as 409 BASILFIELD DRIVE Bites (4) months from the date of first publication as ESTATE OF ROY PATTERSON described in (1)(A); or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 4 lb. bag Kibbles and Bits described in (1)(A); or DOCKET NUMBER 83995-3 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s NOTICE TO (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of date of death. Small Bites date of death. This the 1 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect This the 3 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 4 lb. bag Beneful Small of the Estate of ROY PATTERSON who died Dec ESTATE OF DORTHY AKA 2, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk ESTATE OF MARY PRICE CREDITORS ESTATE OF ATHEA NADINE WILSON Bites DOROTHY PAYSINGER MITCHELL and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, DOCKET NUMBER 83660-1 CAT FOOD ACCEPTED Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ESTATE OF REBA ZANE TILLIS Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) having claims, matured or unmatured, against his GARY E PRICE; ADMINISTRATOR DOCKET NUMBER 84022-3 FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect 3.15 lb. bag Kit and MICHAEL JESSE MITCHELL; EXECUTOR or her estate are required to file the same with the 2615 PARKVIEW AVENUE Notice is hereby given that on the 28 day of of the Estate of ATHEA NADINE WILSON who died Kaboodle 1152 LAUREL HILL ROAD Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37914 JANUARY 2021, letters administration in respect Sep 15, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or of the Estate of REBA ZANE TILLIS who died Nov Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox 3.15 lb. bag Meow Mix (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: 13, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- 3.15 lb. bag Purina Cat REBECCA D ABBOTT (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the NOTICE TO Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, ATTORNEY AT LAW first publication of this notice if the creditor County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- against his or her estate are required to file the Chow 118 HUXLEY ROAD, SUITE 7 received.an actual copy of this notice to creditors CREDITORS resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, same with the Clerk and Master of the above against his or her estate are required to file the 3.15 lb. bag Friskies KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four named Court on or before the earlier of the dates (4) months from the date of this first publication; ESTATE OF EDWIN J RUSSELL same with the Clerk and Master of the above prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will At this time, there is no DOCKET NUMBER 84040-3 or named court on or before the earlier of the dates be forever barred: need for canned dog food (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect be forever barred. first publication of this notice if the creditor but canned versions of any NOTICE TO of the Estate of EDWIN J RUSSELL who died Jan if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the received an actual copy of this notice to creditors of the above listed cat foods CREDITORS than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four 8, 2021, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk first publication of this notice if the creditor at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (4) months from the date of this first publication; will be accepted. Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, ESTATE OF PAULINE J O’DELL described in (1)(A); or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four or DROP OFF LOCATIONS DOCKET NUMBER 83866-3 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s having claims, matured or unmatured, against his (4) months from the date of this first publication; (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of date of death. This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. or her estate are required to file the same with the or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Ross Building 2247 FEBRUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor if the creditor received the copy of the notice less of the Estate of PAULINE J O’DELL who died Aug ESTATE OF ROY PATTERSON before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Western Ave 13, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of first publication as Asheville Hwy Animal Hos- Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four described in (1)(A); or County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- SHERI L MCCURRY; EXECUTRIX first publication of this notice if the creditor (4) months from the date of first publication as (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s pital 4516 Asheville Hwy resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, 7124 MILLERTOWN PIKE received an actual copy of this notice to creditors described in (1)(A); or date of death. This the 2 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. Forest Park Animal Clinic against his or her estate are required to file the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37924 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (4) months from the date of this first publication; date of death. ESTATE OF ATHEA NADINE WILSON 318 N Forest Park or This the 28 day of JANUARY, 2021. Dogwood Animal Clinic (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) BETTY received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESTATE OF REBA ZANE TILLIS SUE TALLENT; EXECUTOR 1190 SHELL 5900 Chapman Hwy if the creditor received the copy of the notice less COMMUNITY ROAD PHILADELPHIA, TN. 37864 Knox PAWS is communi- than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (4) months from the date of first publication as MARY ZAYN BOWLING; MARK E BROWN ATTORNEY AT LAW ty aware and partners with described in (1)(A); or CO-ADMINISTRATRIX 9724 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 505 local animal shelters to find (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s 1135 KEOWEE AVENUE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 date of death. This the 1 day of FEBRUARY, 2021. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 the perfect companion for the participant. This relieves ESTATE OF EDWIN J RUSSELL LU JAN PETROZZELLO; CO- ADMINISTRATRIX some of the stress associ- PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 714 GALLAHER VIEW ROAD MISC. NOTICES DIXIE L RUSSELL; EXECUTRIX KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 ated with overpopulation 2557 BARRINGTON CIRCLE LEGAL SECTION 94 in our local animal shel- TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308 STEVEN K BOWLING ATTORNEY AT LAW Knox County will receive bids for the following ters. Pets adopted by Knox DUDLEY TAYLOR P.O. BOX 11125 items & services: PAWS participants are given ATTORNEY AT LAW KNOXVILLE, TN. 37939 800 S GAY STREET, SUITE 600 RFP 3025, Emergency Debris Monitoring and a medical exam, vaccinat- KNOXVILLE, TN. 37929 Consulting Services, due 3/5/21 ed, given a microchip, are NOTICE TO For additional information call 865-215-5777, spayed/neutered, and pro- NOTICE TO CREDITORS stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, vided with heartworm and CREDITORS ESTATE OF MARVIN WILLIAM WEAVER or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/ flea prevention. More impor- DOCKET NUMBER 84034-3 procurement. 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