PAGE APB The Knoxville Focus December 7, 2020 December 7, 2020 www.knoxfocus.com 3 HUGE AuctionsPAGE A1 this weekend! The Knoxvillele December 11-13 See photos at fountaincityauction.com Fountain City Auction

OCUS FREETake One! www.knoxfocus.com F December 7, 2020 hone 865686 ox 8 noxille 8 ocate at entral enue ike noxille ennessee COVID-19 BE SAFE . WASH YOUR HANDS . WEAR A MASK . SOCIALLY DISTANCE 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 20,135 4.3% 186 .0004% Focus SOURCES 1. U.S. Census Bureau 2. Knox County Health Department data from 12/05/2020. Madeline Rogero honored By Mike Steely Senior Writer at 11 a.m. At 12:30 each guest mayor were very productive, [email protected] had access to a link to view the brought about many changes, Former Knoxville Mayor video honoring Rogero which and saw Rogero appointing Madeline Rogero was honored showed the life and career of Knoxville’s first female chief Friday by the Senior Citizens Knoxville’s first woman mayor. of police. Home Assistance Service in Guests could also interact with During the video presenta- a virtual zoom presentation. the video. tion former Deputy Mayor Bill The organization’s 27th annual All proceeds benefited the Lyons said Rogero knew how Knox County Health De- Knoxville Award Luncheon non-profit, a Knoxville-based to build a coalition. partment data showed all lauded Rogero for repeated- organization providing home- Rogero thanked the organi- five benchmarks as RED ly demonstrating care for the maker and personal care ser- zation and said she learned in last week, indicating for the community and its residents. vices for seniors and people her life that good people will first time an increase in all The luncheon recognizing with disabilities of all ages. often disagree with each other. aspects of COVID-19. Former Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero deserving persons was differ- Rogero’s history, rising from Lyons said she often took on was honored in a virtual luncheon by the Se- ent this year. Guests picked community activist to city difficult situations with humor. Board of nior Citizens Home Assistance Service Fri- up their meal at the Knoxville mayor, was detailed in the pre- Former Police Advisory and day. Convention Center beginning sentation. Her eight years as Continued on page 4 Health moves to further limit Vestal, Fort Dickerson soon to be connected gatherings By Mike Steely By Mike Steely Senior Writer Senior Writer [email protected] [email protected] Imagine taking a For the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic, trail from Vestal to all five benchmarks set by Fort Dickerson Park. the Knox County Health That was the motive Department were in the of several interested RED when the Board of parties gathering for Health met Wednesday. a recent tour on West With this knowledge in Blount Avenue. mind the group hesitated Landowner Bobby in placing further curfew Smelcer has granted restrictions but passed a an easement to Legacy limit on public gatherings. Several speakers spoke Parks Foundation to at the meeting’s public create a trail up the forum, one of them call- ridge from his prop- ing for the public to openly erty at 3434 W. Blount defy the regulations. Most Ave. to the Fort Dick- speakers called the board erson quarry. When “unelected” and charged completed, the “miss- the board had no power ing link” between the to regulate people’s daily Mary Vestal Park and lives. Fort Dickerson will be The county mask man- date continues with no filled in. Smelcer led a tour of his property where the trail will be improved and widened and the guests included Coun- expiration date and the 10 The new trail will be cilman Tommy Smith, Commissioner Carson Dailey, Parks and Recreation Director Sheryl Ely, Deputy Director p.m. curfew continues for open to mountain bik- Aaron Browning, Greenway Coordinator Tim Hester, Public Service Director Chad Weth, Legacy Parks Direc- restaurants and bars until ers and pedestrians. tor Carol Evans, Vestal Community President Eric Johnson, and Contour Trail Design Company’s Randy Conner. the end of the month. Continue on page 2

Pandemic dominates discussion at BoE work session By Ken Lay but I’ll have to say it is getting and students as KCS has a short- and board chairperson Susan suggested that the board consid- The COVID-19 pandemic was much more challenging,” Thomas age of substitute teachers. Horn gave an open invitation for er reinstating raises for employ- again at the forefront at the Knox said at the meeting Wednesday “I’ve heard concerns from our candidates to apply for the open ees based on current sales tax County Board of Education’s work at the Andrew Johnson Build- principals that our teachers are positions. revenues. session last week. ing. “We’re hearing that from our being spread thin as they are “I know there are people in the “I didn’t think I would speak In his report to the school administrators on a pretty regular covering for their colleagues,” community who are unemployed at my first meeting,” Henderson board KCS Superintendent Bob basis now.” Thomas said. “They’re not get- and I would like to encourage said. “But I would like us to con- Thomas detailed the challenges Several schools in the district ting their planning time. them to join our team if they’re sider reinstating the four percent of keeping schools open as Coro- have switched to virtual learning “I would like to commend our qualified,” Horn said. pay raise to our employees.” navirus cases continue to spike at points throughout the semes- administrators, our employees, Before the meeting, new board Thomas and the board agreed in the county. ter. Powell Middle School and staff and our teachers for help- member Betsy Henderson was But he also reiterated that Halls Elementary are current- ing us to remain open in both vir- installed in a ceremony. to consider the reinstatement schools are the safest places for ly using the virtual model with tual and in-person. I commend She represents District 6 and in January after hearing from the students. Bearden Middle scheduled to the understanding of our fami- replaces Terry Hill, who is now KCS Assistant Superintendent “We know the safest place for reopen for in-person learning lies and the perseverance of our representing the district on the and Chief Financial Officer Ron our students is in schools, so today. students.” Knox County Commission. McPherson that revenues have we’re trying our best to maintain Thomas said that the district The district is still actively seek- Henderson was active at exceeded projections thus far that and to be in school each day, tracks absenteeism of teachers ing qualified substitute teachers her first board meeting as she this year.

Card Fraud Text Alerts Shop with peace of mind with this great Member Perk! With Card Fraud ONLINE AUCTION Today 7:34 PM Text Alerts, we send you a notification KTVAECU Fraud Center: $19.34 on Friday, December 11 your card at Walgreens. If valid reply anytime there is unusual activity on YES, fraud NO. See pictures at YES your card transactions. Stk# T6618 KTVAECU Fraud Center: Thank you fountaincityauction.com for confirming this activity. You may . continue to use your card. 2026 N Charles G Seviers Blvd Clinton, TN (865)474-9931 865.457.0704 Federally Insured by NCUA. Some restrictions may apply. Ask for details. Message and data rates may www.rayvarnerford.com apply from your wireless carrier. Walgreens is a registered trademark of Walgreens Boots Inc. PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus December 7, 2020 Our children are at risk From a distance in St. Paul, reported that learners – are suffering partisan political reasons, of those under 65 who present. nearly 40% of St. Paul high the most.” blew coronavirus way out have it survive, most with Some teachers’ unions, school students had failing Jason and our daughter, of proportion and scared just minor symptoms. trying to act like they are grades. Whitney, are the parents many people into believing And the CDC reported doing everything possible He said many students of three of our nine it was unsafe for children to that 94% of COVID-related for their members, have seem to “have turned grandchildren, Emma, 16, go to school. deaths have been with falsely claimed it is not away completely and Maclain, 14, and Harper, Actually, many more comorbidities such as safe for the teachers to be disengaged, and that’s 11. They are very involved children are killed in car pneumonia, heart failure in class. tragic and sad.” in their daughters’ lives wrecks almost every week diabetes, old age or This is a bunch of hooey. More than a thousand and have great love and than are dying from this something else that could By John J. Duncan Jr. It is perfectly safe for miles away, in Fairfax concern for young people. virus. For the very few have been the main cause. [email protected] healthy teachers to be in County, Virginia, an internal Unfortunately, many children who get it, the In Japan, more people school except possibly in One of my sons-in-law, analysis found that nearly years ago, we began a survival rate is 99.97%. committed suicide in just some big-city areas where Jason Brown, recently sent 10,000 students there had worship of computers in I wrote in an earlier one month (October) than me two articles about the received Fs in two or more this country that has made column that over 8,000 have been killed by the most of the students dismal results of online classes. us less human and has people die in the country virus this entire year. come from dysfunctional education. The report said “online made billionaires out of a every day, and every death I know that I studied much families. The reports were from learning is forcing a striking few in Silicon Valley. is sad, tragic, or even harder when I was in school Any teacher who does two school systems very far drop in students’ academic Too much education was horrible. for fear of being called on not want to teach should apart but strikingly similar performance, and that the turned over to Google and I am certainly not making and embarrassed by some be replaced. in their findings. most vulnerable students not enough to live humans light of any death from teacher or professor. And Our children need to be in Dr. Joe Gothard, – children with disabilities being teachers. coronavirus, but it is good most students do better school instead of sitting at superintendent of schools and English language The national media, for news that slightly over 99% when other students are home staring at a screen. Board of Health moves to further limit gatherings Commission again to Cont. from page 1 said the new rule applies Department has been vis- no matter what the board With hopes that a vaccine to all social gatherings, not iting restaurants and bars does, the pandemic will consider limiting arrives soon the board dis- just inside restaurants. The to enforce the curfew but probably get much worse in cussed the huge increase limit of ten persons does the Knox County Sheriff’s the next two to three weeks. in cases, deaths and hos- not include people of the Department has refused to Dr. O’Brien said the 50% Board of Health powers pital population. Dr. James same family. Also exclud- enforce the board’s edicts. capacity safety regulation is By Mike Steely E. Shamiyeh warned that ed from the regulation are Chairman Gotcher said already in effect and indicat- Senior Writer cases may continue to a variety of businesses and he has some concerns ed that the “verbal minority [email protected] increase following gath- organizations such as nurs- about push back and the who are loud” will continue When the Knox County Commission meets erings for Thanksgiving. ing homes, churches, pri- regulation may be “willfully to do so. in work session next Monday Commission- The board voted to prohib- vate dwellings, government disregarded.” Dr. Marie Hurt said the er Kyle Ward may once again attempt to limit it gatherings of more than buildings, and public and “The situation is evolv- new ten unrelated persons the pandemic powers of the Board of Health. ten people in the same 360 private schools. ing. We don’t want to water limit is social distancing and Ward’s new ordinance faces the first of two read- square feet area. The cur- The debate within Board this down and lose the basically aimed at parties ings during the commission’s regular meeting rent regulation had placed a of Health members cen- intent,” Dr. Shamiyeh said. and celebrations. She said on December 21 but will probably see some dis- limit of 50% capacity in any tered on whether the gath- Dr. Buchanan said a reg- the regulation is no differ- cussion during the work session. Basically Ward restaurant or bar business. ering size should be a reg- ulation has more mean- ent in preventing the viral wants to change the county code to have the board The regulation passed ulation or a recommenda- ing than a recommenda- spread than mask wearing. serve “as an advisory board” to the Knox County in a split vote with Knox tion. Mayor Jacobs had sug- tion and added, “We don’t The new regulation will Health Department. That would put Health Direc- County Board of Health gested it be a recommen- have mask police roaming last for four weeks but, like tor Dr. Martha Buchanan as the authority but Chairman Dr. Jack Gotcher, dation and said the board around in Knox County.” She the mask and other man- she would report to Knox County Mayor Glenn member Dr. Patrick O’Brien cannot “constitutionally also said the health depart- dates, will be reviewed at Jacobs and the state health commissioner. and Mayor Glenn Jacobs regulate and enforcement ment is getting less com- each meeting. Dr. Gotcher A “Committee and Economics Well-Being Commit- voting “No.” would be difficult.” Cur- plaints about mask wear- suggesting having a mental tee” was discussed by the commission last month Dr. Martha Buchanan rently the Knoxville Police ing. Dr. Shamiyeh said that health expert be a guest at and members were to be named by the end of the one of the upcoming meet- year. None have been named and the advisory func- ings. A discussion of the tion of that new group has not been determined. upcoming vaccine and how The commission may also discuss the local it may affect “getting back state Rep. Jason Zachary’s bill to remove the to normal” could also be an Board of Health authority in the legislature. Thus item to discuss. far Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s extension of At the end of the meeting an Emergency Act has authorized the Board of the board voted to establish Health to issue regulations during the pandem- a 15-minute segment when ic. Those include wearing a mask in public and pri- members, if they wish, can vate buildings, maintaining social distance, wash- respond to public forum ing hands, and the latest regulations of restau- comments and questions. rant and bar capacity at 50% and 10 p.m. curfew. The Board of Health With the COVID-19 case numbers and deaths rising meets again on December and the hospital beds being increasingly used for virus 16 to continue its review of victims it seems the Ward ordinance might face some regulations. Continued on page 6 WINDSOR GARDENS ASSISTED LIVING       •            •           •           •         •          •    •       Come... Let Us Treat You Like Royalty.

North Knoxville’s Premier Assisted Living Community (865) 999-0096 19 Years! 5611 Central Ave. Pike Conveniently located at Exit 108 (Merchants Rd.) off I-75 www.windsorgardensllc.com

Editor, Art Director ...... Marianne Dedmon are subject to publisher and editor approval. We want your news: that [email protected], [email protected] is what makes this paper truly a community newspaper. Managing Editor ...... Lisa DeMarsico [email protected] SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE - $88.88/YEAR Mike Steely, Senior Writer ...... [email protected] Serving Knox and Surrounding Counties. Sales ...... [email protected] OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS EDITION ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHORS AND NEITHER THESE NOR ANY MATERIAL PUBLISHED HEREIN REP- Pam Poe ...... [email protected] RESENT ENDORSEMENT BY THE FOCUS. Proudly independently owned and Bill Wright ...... [email protected] Advertising: The Focus is not responsible for errors in an advertise- operated. Andrea Owens ...... [email protected] ment if not corrected by the first week after the ad appears. This Published by Fountain Printing and Publishing, Inc. Lori Burchett ...... [email protected] newspaper is not responsible or liable whatsoever for any claim made Legal,Public Notice ads ...... [email protected] by an ad or for any of the services, products or opportunities offered Deadline for ad design is Monday at 5 p.m. by our advertisers. We do not endorse or promote the purchase or Deadline for Classified ads is Thursday at noon. Articles designated as written by Focus Staff are the collaborative sale of any product, service, company or individual that chooses to Deadline for submissions is Thursday by noon. efforts of several staff members and are reviewed and approved by advertise in this newspaper and we reserve the right to refuse any or all advertising we deem inappropriate or unacceptable by our company Articles, announcements, photo attachments and cutlines the editor and the publisher. The Focus would like to thank all contributing writers. Submissions standards. Political advertising must be pre-paid. The Focus does not may be submitted by e-mail to [email protected]. from our writers are gratis and are greatly appreciated. While articles accept ads that defame any candidate. All political ad content Publisher ...... Steve Hunley are not guaranteed placement, we do strive to place as much as pos- must be pre-approved prior to its run in the paper. sible. Submissions for the paper are on a space available basis and PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus December 7, 2020 December 7, 2020 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A3 Publisher’s Position Let them eat cake of economics than my dog Singh has disappoint- Kincannon’s skirt tail as sidesteps the issue, as Rogero, largely to pay for Sophie. Socialists peddle ed some members of the they can, although nobody surely someone or some the generous pensions for the theory that the wealthy radical leftist flock and it knows whether that will do entity will quiz all the candi- retired city workers. It is have somehow acquired remains to be seen if she them any good or not. The dates for council if they sup- no secret Indya Kincannon their money through exploi- will face an opponent who strategy of the city council port defunding the police is planning to raise Knox- tation of those who have runs as a “true” progres- incumbents seem to be vir- or hiring more officers and ville’s property taxes once less. The socialists seem sive or however else a more tue-signaling to the social- implementing more training. again, likely as the precur- to believe there is only so purist socialist challenger ists. My guess is that is a It seems unlikely council sor to expand the “afford- much money and billion- would label himself or her- truly bad strategy if the goal candidates claiming a social able housing” demanded by aires and millionaires have self. It doesn’t really matter; is to win an election. worker is just as good as a the socialists. accumulated their wealth it’s sort of like the distinc- The socialists have police officer in filling out an There certainly is a finite through keeping some folks tion between a “Democratic already drawn a line in the accident report or appear at amount of money in the gov- By Steve Hunley, down. Others, those who socialist” and a “socialist.” sand; they have declared the scene of a robbery, rape ernment’s coffers, unless it Publisher actually understand eco- There is no distinction. they are for not merely or murder are going to get is the federal government, [email protected] nomics, realize there is an How will Lauren Rider, defunding the police, anywhere. That is if voters which deficit spends con- abundance of opportunity Gwen McKenzie, Andrew but abolishing the police actually know the views of stantly. When one area of Speaker of the House to make a good living for Roberto and Tommy Smith department altogether. the people asking for their the government expands, Nancy Pelosi standing in every American if one will fare against socialist chal- That should make for a fine votes. another must necessari- front of her $24,000 refrig- apply himself or herself. It lengers? That’s anybody’s distinction right there. If the The council incumbents ly contract. The socialists erator has never left my is the entire explanation guess, especially as all incumbents are too squea- are already ringing the want to diminish the police mind, especially when the behind entrepreneurism, of them are Democrats mish about declaring their affordable housing bell, department and replace the economic policy of the Dem- which has made America a and don’t want to offend own support for the KPD stampeding in their haste spending with social pro- ocratic Party is more Alex- wealthy nation. any particular constituen- or even public safety, then to burnish their progressive grams and giveaways, all to andria Ocasio Cortez than There are going to be a cy. Rider, McKenzie and it opens the door wide for credentials in advance of be paid for by the taxpayers. John F. Kennedy. Pelosi slew of socialists running Roberto were elected four someone else to run on a the election. Keep in mind, To the socialists, business, was showing off her col- for Knoxville’s City Coun- years ago, while Smith was public safety platform. Con- only a small fraction of regis- big or small, exist solely for lection of Jeni’s ice cream, cil next year. The election appointed to fill the vacancy sidering how crime is already tered voters ordinarily come one reason: to pay taxes to which retails at $11.75 per cycle has already begun and caused by the resignation rising inside the City of out to vote and the number support their social welfare pint. That means it’s $94 a incumbents Lauren Rider, of South Knoxville Council- Knoxville, that should make usually falls from election to programs. The only growth gallon! San Francisco has Andrew Roberto, Gwen woman Stephanie Welch, for an interesting campaign. election. The lack of inter- the socialist wish to see the priciest real estate in McKenzie and Tommy Smith who joined the administra- Just a couple of years ago, est and participation by city inside the City of Knoxville the country and Pelosi and are sure to be challenged by tion of Indya Kincannon. it would have been incon- voters should be an embar- are housing projects. her minions are hardly tri- local socialist candidates. The problem for the incum- ceivable that any candi- rassment to decent people, Independents and Repub- bunes of the people. Seema Singh was the first bents is going to be distin- date could run for public but it does raise the ques- licans - - - yes, there are Ocasio-Cortez is the self-described “Democrat- guishing themselves from office in the United States tion of just what happens if some inside the city - - - will poster child of the social- ic socialist” to be elected their socialist opponents of America who refused to someone shines the light of have to decide whether they ist view of economics. For to the City Council almost while twisting and turning so endorse the simple idea of truth upon the views of the want to vote against out- those of you who want to four years ago and her seat as not to offend a soul. That public safety; now, not so various candidates? What right socialists or the faux remind me she has an eco- will be up for election as is about nigh unto impossi- much. Don’t be surprised if happens if the voters are socialism of incumbents nomics degree from Boston well. Amelia Parker, anoth- ble a task as humanly pos- the City Council incumbents riled? That is an interest- too scared to take a stand College, all I can say is what- er socialist, was elected in sible. Some of the incum- are loath to say they support ing question and the City against higher taxes and the ever. Alexandria Ocasio- 2019 by defeating the ini- bents seem to be looking to having a police department of Knoxville raised proper- “woke” agenda of a handful Cortez is a moron and has tial favorite for the seat, run for reelection by hold- or even back public safety. I ty taxes under the adminis- of people. Or do they simply less idea about the working Amy Midis. ing as firmly to Mayor Indya can’t see how any candidate tration of Mayor Madeline stay at home? Can I Stop Paying Rent If My Landlord Won’t Fix Things? I often get may do one of the are considered essential County and surrounding injury, divorce and custody, com for more information phone calls from following: services? Under the statute, counties. He works in many criminal and landlord-tenant about this legal issue and tenants who will (A) Procure essential services are util- areas, including personal law. Visit attorney-knoxville. other legal issues. start the conver- essential services ity services, including gas, sation talking during the period heat, electricity, and any about how terri- of the landlord’s other obligations imposed ble their landlord noncompliance upon the landlord which is and how the and deduct their materially affect the health landlord will fix By Jedidiah actual and reason- and safety of the tenant. nothing and they McKeehan able costs from First, unless the issue are living in the the rent; that the landlord is not attorneyknoxville@ worst living situ- (B) Recover fixing something that mate- gmail.com ation there ever damages based rially affects the health and was. Then they get to where upon the diminution in the safety of the tenant, then they tell me that, oh we are fair rental value of the dwell- the landlord need not fix the getting evicted because we ing unit, provided tenant issue the tenant is complain- stopped paying rent. continues to occupy prem- ing about. Unfortunately, you don’t ises; or Next, if the tenant believes get to just stop paying rent (C) Procure reasonable that the landlord is not fixing because the landlord will substitute housing during what they are supposed to not fix what you think they the period of the landlord’s fix, the solution is not to just should. What can you actu- noncompliance, in which stop paying rent. ally do if the landlord does case the tenant is excused The options are: the not fix what they are sup- from paying rent for the tenant can fix the issue posed to fix? period of the landlord’s non- themselves and deduct the Tennessee Code Anno- compliance. repair costs from their rent; tated section 66-28-502 Nowhere in there does it sue for the loss in rental states that if a landlord say you can simply withhold value to the property, or deliberately or negligently rent payments while staying secure substitute housing fails to supply essential ser- in the property. until the landlord makes the vices, the tenant shall give Further, the landlord required repairs. written notice to the landlord is only required to supply Jedidiah McKeehan is an specifying the breach and “essential services.” What attorney practicing in Knox TWO ONLINE-ONLY AUCTIONS 2 Greenway Drive Properties Bidding starts closing Friday, December 18 at 12 Noon www.powellauction.com Open House December 16th 2-4 pm

4319 Greewway Drive Investment Home 2 Bed Room / 1 Bath Screened in porch 4325 Greenway Drive Paved front parking Approx 1152 Square Feet Commercial Building Fence in back lot for Storage Approx 2800 square feet office/warehouse Zoning I-G Detached garage 3 12 x 12 Roll up Doors Parcels ID 059JA022, 059JA22.01 Large lot 153 x 262 720 SF office area/ storage above office Property Taxes 2596.50 Property Taxes 368.00 2 Bathrooms | Security System Great location just off Single phase power, Natural Gas Washington Pike exit I-640

6729 Pleasant Ridge Road Knoxville, TN 37921 (865) 938-3403 TNFL735 WWW.POWELLAUCTION.COM Terms. 10% Deposit day of sale balance within thirty days, 10% buyers premium additional terms at www.powellauction.com PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus December 7, 2020 Starting Life in Knoxville (Part 5 in series on Dwight Kessel) “In the beginning of my second-class year knew.” Kessel was introduced to Gloria which would be a college junior, I decided Jane Grubb. They were married on March I did not want to make 10, 1951, and will celebrate 70 years of the Navy a career. I marriage in 2021. resigned near Thanks- White at the Naval Academy, 6th battal- Dwight Kessel, giving in 1947 and ion, 22nd Company, Dwight Kessel met Chili Mont Egerton, went to Beckley (West Dean, Mont Egerton, and Don Mirts who and Don Mirts Virginia) to work for my remained lifelong friends. They all finally in front, 1946 Dad in his store, Nev- settled in Knoxville, Tennessee. Chili Dean Third Class ille Maytag and Furni- became General Manager of Knoxville Utili- Guantanamo ture,” Dwight Kessel ty Board and later on Chairman of the Board Bay, Cuba. shared. Later, Kessel of TVA; Mont Egerton went to University of By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo. did emergency teach- Tennessee Law School and spent the rest com ing in the high schools of his life as a practicing attorney; and Don and drove a Texaco Mirts went into sales and became General By Ray Hill gasoline truck before his friend from the Manager of Dealers Warehouse Corpora- [email protected] Navy, Don Mirts, convinced him to come to tion, a building supply business. “Later on, Knoxville, Tennessee, and finish his edu- Don found some lake property that he and cation at the University of Tennessee (UT). I bought together and became neighbors. With credits from DUKE and the Naval To this day, his boys call me Uncle Dwight,” Lifelong friends Mont Egerton, Academy plus going straight through for Kessel said. (To be continued) Dwight Kessel and Don Mirts two years at UT, Kessel graduated with a Words of Faith: 1 Corinthians 13:1 (KJV), at the June 2, 1994, Cherokee degree in Industrial Engineering in 1950. scripture Kessel used as the focus for a Country Club Re-election Par- His first job was with Knox Stove Works talk he gave years ago at a Baptist church ty. (Both Egerton and Mirts (Knox Metal Products). While at UT, he in West Virginia. “Though I speak with the are deceased; they passed away made many lifelong friends. He also attend- tongues of men and of angels, and have not within three months of each ed a pledge dance where he “spotted a cute charity, I am become as sounding brass, or other.) Pictures provided by little brunette that my fraternity brother a tinkling cymbal.” Dwight Kessel. Another 2020 surprise The year 2020 just now wearing a boot on know, but the combination is person wasn’t such a good idea. than a little off as I hobble around keeps getting better. my left foot. enough to slow me down. I wrecked my mother’s care places, but at least my hands We’ve strug gled A month ago, my foot I’m in this boot until a return while wearing one cast. A class- won’t blister from holding onto through a presiden- began to hurt. It ached, visit later in December. It reminds mate almost ran me off the road. the handles of crutches. tial election where the and in one spot a shoot- me of the casts that I’ve worn on I backed into a driveway, looked Let’s hope things are better by incumbent still hasn’t ing pain on the outside this same foot over the years. the short way, the long way, and the next doctor’s appointment. conceded but claims hit. I figured this was just There have been four of them, the short way again. When I pulled I’m not inclined to do much more that illegal voting has one more piece of evi- along with two ankle surgeries. out, a Knox County Sheriff’s cruis- to heal an aching foot. Surgeries stolen the race from dence that my age was Luckily, most of the problems er, that was chasing the boy with- and hard casts don’t seem practi- him. On top of that, the catching up with me. occurred when I was in high out siren or lights, broadsided cal for someone who isn’t’ always entire world faces a By Joe Rector As the weeks passed, school. At that age, I could handle me. I fell out of the car, grabbed the nimblest on his feet. I might pandemic that in Amer- [email protected] my foot hurt more, and a pair or crutches well enough to my crutches and checked on the prefer these aches and pains to ica alone has infected I limped more. Amy try to race guys on the football officer, whose vehicle was sitting nearly 13 million folks and killed strongly suggested, a code for team. On one occasion, I’d had a in a deep ditch with the back end any new ones that further treat- 260,000+ individuals. We’ve “do it,” that a visit to the doctor little too much to drink (yes, I was stuck in the mud. ments may bring on. been asked to stay at home as was in order. So, I made the trip underage), and a car full of guys This boot I’m wearing is strange One thing is for sure: I’d like to all, but the most essential busi- the Monday before Thanksgiving from another school wanted to to me. Always before, my foot was have things healed up so I can nesses, have closed. Many are to Tennessee Orthopedic Center, fight my friends and me. I hopped wrapped in a cast that couldn’t walk out of this God forsaken celebrating Thanksgiving with- and Dr. Hopkins announced that out of the car with a cast on my hold any weight. I had to keep my year and into the next one that out some family members who I suffered from plantar fasciitis foot and began banging on their foot off the ground at all times. brings much more promise. Like choose being safe over gathering. and a stress fracture. How the car with my crutch. They must With this new contraption, I can most people, I’m over 2020. In addition to all these things, I’m second thing happened I’ll never have decided fighting a crazy walk all I want. My gait is more Madeline Rogero Cont. from page 1 needed services, especially Review Committee Chair to the most vulnerable of and Community Relations the citizens. Director Avice Reed said SCHAS CEO Tim Howell Rogero viewed her mayor- concluded the video by alty position “not as just a saying the organization has job but a passion.” She also continued servicing people said “Knoxville looks much throughout the pandem- different” because of Rog- ic and has funds that will ero’s leadership. last through June of 2021. Former Tennessee Gov- Past honorees include ernor and former Knoxville Jim Haslam, Pat Summit, MayorOver Bill two Haslam centuries said many Rog notable- Peyton people haveManning, been born Howard or ero’slived communityin our county, organizafrom music- andBaker, movie Jim stars and to businessKay Clayton, and tionpolitical experience leaders. led toe Knoxville many Focusand Jimmy highlights Duncan. some of the outstanding individuals who have le their stamp on our history.

BERT VINCENT Bert Vincent was a news- paper feature writer for the Knoxville News-Sentinel and a writer for more than  y years. His “Strolling with Bert Vin- cent” column was hugely popular. Born in Bee Springs, Ky., he taught school and became a high school principal. When he was only 19 he bought a newspaper in Ken- tucky, sold it back in six months, and joined the army during World War I. A er the war Vincent began wander- ing the country and returned to newspapers in Jackson and Nashville, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. In 1929 he joined the sta of the Knoxville paper. Vincent died in 1969. He wrote four books, helped raise funds for hospitals, the Knoxville Animal Shelter, a chapel, preserved folk lore, helped organize the Ruritan Club and established the Ramp Festival in Cosby. Trails have been named for him as well as the library wing at Lincoln Me- morial University. He’s buried in the Hopewell Presbyterian Church Ceme- tery in Dandridge. brought to you by

www.broadwaycarpets.com PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus December 7, 2020 December 7, 2020 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A5 Georgia’s Wild Man: Eugene Talmadge

Pages from the Past him the Democratic nomi- nee and presumptive gov- ernor-elect. Gene Talmadge never got to serve as governor again, but did manage to turn Georgia politics on its head yet again. Talmadge, weakened by his love of cigars and hard liquor, died suddenly on December 21, 1946. Talmadge’s death precipitated a wild scram- By Ray Hill ble that left Georgia with [email protected] three governors. Gene Talmadge’s death Reprinted from were oftentimes devastat- did not come as a complete January 26, 2015 ing to his opponents. surprise to some of his top When hecklers accused advisers, who had taken For two decades, Eugene him of theft as Commission- the precaution of determin- “Gene” Talmadge, was er of Agriculture, Talmadge ing just what would happen a fixture in Georgia poli- dismissed the charge by if the duly elected governor tics. Bold, brash and plain saying, “Sure I stole, but I died before he was able to spoken, Gene Talmadge stole it for you!” take the oath of office. They was almost always on the At the time, Georgia was determined that should the ballot for some office until a one-party state and the governor-elect die before his death. Democratic nomination being sworn into office, the Born on September 23, was tantamount to election. legislature would choose 1884 in Forsyth, Geor- Republicans were scarce from amongst the second gia, Gene Talmadge was and rarely white. Candi- and third place contenders far better educated than dates competed for votes in the election. Although one might have otherwise under Georgia’s county Talmadge was unopposed believed. Talmadge attend- unit plan; each county in in the general election, ed the University of Georgia the State of Georgia were supporters had written in and earned a law degree assigned a number of votes FROM THE AUTHOR’S PERSONAL COLLECTION. the name of Ol’ Gene’s son from the same institution. and the candidate who car- Governor-elect Eugene Talmadge (left) and his campaign manager, Roy Harris in 1946. and campaign manager, Initially, Gene Talmadge’s ried the county won the Herman. foray into politics was votes, rather like a minia- Herman Talmadge fin- unsuccessful. He ran for ture Electoral College. State of Georgia save for Eugene Talmadge, first shared that assessment ished second to his father. the state legislature twice Eugene Talmagde was three. Shortly before the dreaming of occupying the of his political fortunes Lieutenant Governor and was twice defeat- highly popular in Geor- general election, Governor White House himself, set- and announced he would Melvin E. Thompson insist- ed. Talmadge’s first politi- gia’s numerous rural coun- Talmadge was irked by a tled for challenging Geor- once again be a candidate ed he was the lawful gov- cal success was his elec- ties and he easily won the textile workers’ strike. Ol’ gia’s junior United States for governor of Georgia in ernor, saying he should be tion as Commissioner of county unit vote in the Gene was having none of senator, Richard Russell, 1940. Talmadge had run sworn in due to Eugene Tal- Agriculture for Georgia in 1932 election. Talmadge it and had the picketers in the 1936 Democratic well ahead of President madge’s death. Thomp- 1926. Things were never was later to brag that he arrested and placed in a primary. Senator Russell, Roosevelt’s chosen candi- son’s claim to the office was quiet when Gene Talmadge could “carry any county that former World War I camp who would go on to become date in the 1938 Senate clouded by incumbent gov- was involved; in fact, it was ain’t got streetcars.” that had once held prison- an iconic figure in Georgia, race and to the surprise ernor Ellis Arnall who said quite the opposite. Contro- Talmagde’s first cam- ers of war. A show of force was deeply shaken by Tal- of his critics, he won the he should remain in office versy seemed to positive- paign for governor demon- never bothered Talmadge. magde’s bid for his Senate gubernatorial election. until a duly chosen succes- ly swirl about “Ol’ Gene’s” strated his resourcefulness When Governor Talmadge seat and many thought Tal- Almost immediately, sor was properly elected. head like flies in a humid as a shrewd politician and felt utility rates were too madge would win. Russell Governor Talmadge was The dispute was a bizarre Georgia summer. an excellent campaigner. high in Georgia, he insisted had to wage a hard fight embroiled in yet another political and legal brawl, Talmadge ran the Agri- Talmadge excoriated the the Public Utilities Commis- and in the end, defeated controversy. Talmadge was almost comical in nature. culture Commissioner’s fee charged by the state sion fix the problem; the util- the governor decisively. after the scalp of a dean at Governor Arnall refused office just as he pleased for license plates, promis- ity Commissioners, elected Undeterred, Talmadge the University of Georgia to surrender possession and his political opponents ing that if he were elected, by the people, refused to again ran for Georgia’s who had suggested white of the governor’s office, accused him of malfea- he would reduce the fee to lower rates and Governor other seat in the United and black citizens should although Herman Tal- sance in office and out right three dollars, which would Talmadge responded by States Senate in 1938, be brought together to be madge managed to occupy theft, yet Talmadge proved allow poor farmers to afford arbitrarily creating a wholly facing incumbent Walter F. taught. Talmadge demand- it himself and had the locks to be enormously popular them. For many of Geor- new board to get his way. George. The stately George ed the dean be fired, but changed, while Lieutenant with one of Georgia’s prime gia’s less well-off citizens, The Highway Commission had been a successful the university’s Board of Governor M. E. Thompson political constituencies: it was proof positive Gene suffered pretty much the lawyer, a justice of the Regents balked. Once hurried to file a claim with farmers. Commissioner Tal- Talmadge was on their side. same fate when it resist- State Supreme Court, and again, Talmadge restruc- the State Supreme Court. madge published a news- Governor Talmadge ed the governor’s power. was a highly regarded figure tured yet another board Although elected by the leg- paper that was quite pop- immediately insisted the The governor declared in Georgia. Walter George that did not bend to his will islature, Herman Talmadge ular with farmers, offering state legislature lower the martial law and increased was profoundly respect- and the governor got his was removed from office advice, as well as a heaping fee for license plates and the size of the board and ed by virtually all of Geor- way. This time there were by the Supreme Court in helping of Ol’ Gene’s views after debating it extensive- made it more responsive to gia’s big businessmen, with serious repercussions and March of 1947. The court on a variety of topics. ly, did nothing. That didn’t his wishes. Already haven much of his financial sup- the university’s accredita- held that M. E. Thompson Gene Talmadge had top- bother Ol’ Gene, he merely proved he had little regard port coming from the Geor- tion and that of Georgia’s was indeed the acting gov- pled the incumbent Agri- reduced the fee himself via for those officials elect- gia Light and Power Com- state schools and univer- ernor until the 1948 elec- culture Commissioner in gubernatorial proclamation ed by the people, Gover- pany and Coca-Cola. The sities was revoked by the tion. 1926, despite the fact the once the legislature was out nor Talmadge encountered 1938 Senate race was com- Southern Association of Thompson’s elation was incumbent benefitted from of session. opposition from the state plicated by President Roos- Colleges and Schools. short-lived, as Herman Tal- a small patronage army. Talmadge’s first term as treasurer and state comp- evelt who, angry at his plan It was a stinging rebuke magde ran in 1948 and Talmadge was reelected governor was again marked troller and Ol’ Gene had to enlarge the United States to a governor who com- was elected governor. The again in 1928 and 1930. by the same kind of contro- them seized and physical- Supreme Court having plained the university had Talmadge dynasty lasted Talmadge opponents versy and charges of cor- ly removed from their own been beaten in the Senate, become a breeding ground for three more decades. in the legislature did not ruption as had been his offices and the State Cap- sought to purge Sena- for liberalism, communism, Herman Talmadge served go so far as to attempt to tenure as Commissioner itol. tor Walter F. George from and worse. Talmadge was as governor and was elect- impeach him, but they did of Agriculture. Talmadge Naturally, Talmadge’s that body. FDR personally seeking reelection in 1942 ed to the United States formally recommend he be was positively loathed by opponents derided him as came to Georgia and made and Georgia had changed Senate in 1956, having sued to recover state funds much of the press in Geor- a petty dictator, but many of a speech saying George the law to allow a gover- forced out Senator Walter they believed he had mis- gia, especially in the state’s his actions were perceived did not deserve reelection nor to serve one four-year F. George, a feat his father appropriated. Governor more populous cities. Tal- by his supporters as neces- and announced were he a term instead of two two- had not been able to Richard Russell cautiously madge was equally thor- sary and cared little how he Georgian, he would vote for year terms. Gene Tal- accomplish. Herman Tal- turned over the matter of oughly disliked by much of got things done. Lawrence Camp, the candi- madge desperately wanted madge remained in the suing Commissioner Tal- the business establishment Governor Talmadge date supported by the New to win reelection, but lost Senate until his defeat in madge to the state Attorney and political elite. Ol’ Gene found himself at odds with Deal administration. Sen- to reform candidate Ellis 1980 by a Republican. General, who concluded to effectively used the opposi- the most popular politician ator George, sitting on the Arnall, largely because of Eugene Talmadge, once drop the idea of any suit. tion of the establishment to in the country, Franklin same platform as President Talmadge’s interference known as the “Wild Man Governor Russell opted burnish his own image as a Delano Roosevelt. Increas- Roosevelt denounced him, with the university. of Sugar Creek” (and there not to run again in 1932, man of the common people ingly alarmed with the lib- got up and calmly said he Forced out of office, Gene was an entertaining biogra- preferring instead to con- and opponent of the special eralism of Roosevelt’s New accepted the challenge. Talmadge returned to his phy of the same name), the test a seat in the United interests. Deal administration, Tal- Ol’ Gene exulted with law practice and operating source of so much contro- States Senate. Russell’s Talmadge’s refusal to play madge began speaking out President Roosevelt’s his farm, which was quite versy, sleeps in his native decision gave Eugene Tal- by the established rules against FDR. Talmadge, denunciation of Senator successful. Talmadge’s Georgia. madge his opportunity to only seemed to increase a virulent racist, claimed George. Talmadge thought wife, Mitt, actually ran the run for governor and Ol’ his popularity, much to many of the president’s pol- it would be difficult for him farm so efficiently it made Gene hit the stump in one the dismay and fury of his icies were designed to be to lose a three-way race the family rather wealthy. of his typically wrinkled opponents. Although Gov- less helpful to white citizens for the nomination. Roos- Talmadge bided his time suits. A wiry man with an ernor Talmadge cultivated a than blacks. Talmadge evelt’s opposition to Sena- and as Governor Arnall unruly forelock of black hair sort of backwoods image, it tried to rally Southerners tor George distressed and could not succeed him- that continually fell across apparently was an act. Vis- to oppose Roosevelt, with appalled many Georgians self, entered the 1946 pri- During these di cult times, join us every his brow, the bespectacled itors to his office found a little success. It was a who, as much as they mary for governor. It was Sunday in person in Talmadge was an electrify- small, quite well dressed risky approach in Georgia loved FDR, disliked outside the last of Gene Talmadge’s our sanctuary and on ing speaker and the farm- man who could easily uti- where FDR maintained his intervention in selecting campaigns and despite Facebook Live at 11 a.m. ers would howl with delight lize a more urbane vocabu- famed “Little White House” their own elected officials. not being entirely well, Ol’ Wednesday at 7pm: Bible when Ol’ Gene doffed his lary, usually while smoking and considered himself George won the Senate con- Gene gave it everything he Study and Youth ROC jacket to reveal his bright a large cigar. an adopted citizen of the test rather easily and much had. Stumping all across 3320 New Beverly Church red suspenders. Talmagde Governor Talmadge state. FDR was vastly pop- of Gene Talmadge’s opposi- the state, snapping his red Road, Knoxville offered his guests free bar- sought a second two-year ular in Georgia and Roos- tion in Georgia believed he galluses, Talmadge lost the Rev. Eddie Sawyer, Pastor becue or fried fish and lam- term in 1934 and demol- evelt’s personal popularity was finished as a political popular vote that year, but [email protected] basted his opponents with ished his opposition, win- would help derail Gene Tal- force in the state. won the county unit vote, 865-546-0001 down home witticisms that ning every county in the madge’s next campaign. Gene Talmadge hardly which was enough to make www.NewBeverly.org PAGE A6 The Knoxville Focus December 7, 2020 E-911 back up space approved by Council By Mike Steely Senior Writer grants to several communi- persons to their out-of-coun- the project would keep about the large amount and vote on it,” she said, [email protected] ty programs. Those include ty families. people moving with coordi- that tourism contributes asking how the city’s budget Rapid-Rehousing Services, “I’m thrilled we’re able to nated traffic lights. He said to the local economy and will be at the end of the cur- The Knoxville City Coun- Emergency Shelter and Ser- add this effort to the hard- that in places where the how her department has rent year. She was told that cil approved an agree- vices, and Shelter and Ser- to-reach people,” Mayor system has been used the coordinated virtual events, thanks to the COVID-19 fed- ment between the city and vices provided by the YWCA. Indya Kincannon said. Coun- “results are remarkable.” helped with the census and eral funding the balance is the Knoxville/Knox County The COVID-19 funds des- cilwoman Amelia Parker Visit Knoxville was forgiv- embraced its stakeholders better than expected and an E-911 agency for space in ignated to the Volunteer Min- bemoaned the years the city en more than $396,000 in during the pandemic audit will be completed in the new Public Safety Com- istry Center, $262,330, was has gone without such an funding during the pandem- “We moved 100 events about two months. plex in the former St. Mary’s/ approved for extending that effort and added, “There’s a ic and allowed to keep the to 2021,” she said, adding “We have $46 million in Tennova Hospital just off organization’s Street Out- lot more to do.” funds. Stephanie Welch, that visitors are interested reserve being used for cash North Broadway. reach program. The approv- The council also voted director of Economic and in safe travel destinations flow,” Singh said, suggesting Demolition and recon- al means the number of cur- to acquire a house and lot Community Development, and that the local mask the extra funds should be struction is underway at rent employees there will at 2542 Fair Drive. Harold told the council that Visit mandate is helping draw vis- used for social services. She the site and the emergen- double to eight. VMC direc- Cannon, Director of Engi- Knoxville coordinated pan- itors to Knoxville along with and Councilwoman Parker cy agency wants 18,000 tor Bruce Spangler said it will neering, said the house will demic efforts and continued the many outdoor events in voted “No” on the budget square feet at the former mean the program, which be demolished and the lot its marketing efforts during the area. amendment after Deputy Women’s Pavilion there, at locates and helps homeless “returned to green.” The lot, the pandemic. Amending the current city Mayor Brace responded 1630 Huron Street, to use people, will extend to the next to First Creek and the Visit Knoxville’s efforts are budget by adding COVID- with a long list of items as a backup site for their entire city and concentrate Fountain City Skatepark, will supported by hotel-motel 19 funding to some pro- within the adjustment. equipment. Deputy Mayor on Old City or anywhere that be added to that park. tax revenue. Councilwom- grams drew some objec- The council approved David Brace told the meet- the homeless congregate. Also approved was permit- an Lynne Fugate said the tions from Councilwoman $100,000 in a Community ing that the city will allot $3.6 Spangler said the out- ting the mayor to apply for a city “cannot lose momen- Seema Singh who said she Agency Grant to the Knox million to the project and be reach program provides $4 million state grant from tum” and must be ready liked most of the changes Education Foundation to paid back by E-911. housing information, con- the Department of Transpor- as the pandemic eases but disagreed that the pro- help secure internet access The council approved nects the homeless to vari- tation to fund the Advanced after a vaccine is intro- posal was presented all in for K-12 students. About directing a number of COVID- ous community services and Traffic Management System. duced. Visit Knoxville Pres- one resolution. 700 students are involved 19 funding from federal even connects homeless Cannon said, if approved, ident Kim Bumpass spoke “I want to get each item in the city effort. How does a veto work in Knox County? By Mike Steely Commission: Board of Health powers Senior Writer the wishes of a county mayor. Cont. from page 2 county is still working on an funds by outgoing commis- [email protected] In 2019 Mayor Jacobs threatened to resistance. It is likely the agreement. sion members. The new During a recent Knox County Commis- veto a resolution from the commission anti-mask, anti-Board of “We hope to have it com- rule would regulate funds sion work session the law director men- authorizing a study on relocating the Knox Health citizens again show pleted soon and let the to leaving commissioners tioned that a resolution that had passed County School Administration office to the up to speak to the ongoing commission take action through June of their final could be vetoed by Mayor Glenn Jacobs. empty East Towne Mall. After a two-hour issue. this month,” he said. term, saving the remainder Whether or not that resolution faces a discussion on the matter the commission Also on the agenda is The commission may also for their incoming replace- veto by the county mayor in the future, the voted to ask the mayor to work with the the sales agreement for hear from Mayor Jacobs ment. That new rule is spon- power of a veto and how it could be over- city of Knoxville to look at a comprehen- the Andrew Johnson Build- on a proposal to create a sored by the commission’s ridden is interesting and little known. sive study of the future of the mall. ing between the county and “Sports Authority of Knox Rules Committee. According to the Knox County Charter Once a veto has been received by the BNA Associates LLC. The County and the City of Another Rules Committee every ordinance, resolution or emergency commission from the clerk, the commis- purchasing company made Knoxville” for a profession- suggestion would authorize ordinance by the commission is submitted sion has thirty-five days to vote to override some changes to the agree- al minor league baseball the chair or vice chair of the to the mayor for approval or veto. There the mayor’s action. The override requires a ment last month which complex downtown. Randy commission to be the only are some exceptions including borrowing majority plus one vote of the membership. caused the county to pull Boyd, owner of the Tennes- authority to call an “Emer- money or issuance of bonds. In the case of ordinances and emergency back and renegotiate the see Smokies, has plans gency Meeting.” Currently A veto by the county mayor means the ordinances a two-thirds vote is needed. $6 million offer from BNA. for a possible $142 million the Knox County Mayor may matter will be returned to the county clerk If the veto is voted down the ordinance Meanwhile plans to move mixed-use baseball stadi- also call such meetings. within ten days. A veto of an emergency immediately becomes law. the Knox County School um next to Knoxville’s Old The commission may ordinance goes back to the clerk within Should the county mayor fail to sign or Administration office from City. He is hoping for local also discuss a final approv- three days of passage. The clerk, in both veto an ordinance or resolution within ten the historic hotel building taxpayers’ help to raise al of a ban on smoking on cases, notifies members of the commis- days of passage the mayor cannot take to TVA’s East Towers are still more than $52 million for the grounds of any coun- sion within five days of receipt. any further action and it would become underway. the new stadium. ty-owned playground and Sometimes the threat of a veto can effective on the date specified by the com- Finance Director Chris Also on the agenda is details of a planned annual rattle a commission when going against mission’s vote. Caldwell told The Focus the the use of discretionary retreat by the commission.

Studios, one & two bedrooms available . 15 ft tin ceilings Historic details . Chef prepared food . Pet friendly Fully equipped kitchens . Utilities included (except telephone and cable) Fitness & wellness programming from Performance Training Inc. Weekly housekeeping . 24 hour staff December 7, 2020 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

December 7, 2020

2020 FOCUS / COACHES’ ALL-KNOX COUNTY HONORS The Focus / Coaches’ 2020 All-Knox County Team FIRST TEAM Kalib Fortner, Knox County Player OFFENSE Position, Name, School, Class OL: David Hull, South-Doyle, Sr. of the Year, never slowed down OL: Kane Lewis, West, Sr. By Steve Williams OL: Jackson Bradley, Webb, Sr. in the classroom and in ser- OL: Tavian Goodwin, South-Doyle, Jr. Kalib Fortner broke out on vice to our school and commu- OL: Cameron Stokes, Fulton, Jr. the prep football scene as a nity. I am so proud of all he has TE: Terrell Brown, South-Doyle, Sr. sophomore two years ago and accomplished on and off the WR: Matt White, Farragut, Sr. capped the 2018 season by field in his time at Central. WR: Jayden Collins, Powell, Jr. being selected the Most Valu- “However, in this crazy 2020 QB: Jordyn Potts, Powell, Soph. able Player in Central’s Class season and my first year as RB: JD Dunn, CAK, Jr. 5A state championship win at Kalib’s head coach, I am most RB: De’Sean Bishop, Karns, Soph. the BlueCross Bowl in Cookev- grateful for his leadership,” ATH: Liam Fortner, Central, Sr. ille. added Craney. “He is the type PK: Ewan Johnson, South-Doyle, Sr. Over the next two seasons, of young man that under- KR: Marcellus Jackson, Fulton, Soph. the Bobcats’ outside lineback- stands what it takes to be suc- DEFENSE er continued to play the game cessful and is unashamed of Position, Name, School, Class with great passion. holding all of those around him DL: Malachi Harrison, CAK, Jr. One might say he never accountable to that standard DL: Andrew Gilbert, West, Sr. pushed the “cruise control” of success.” DL: Seth Vaughn, Fulton, Jr. button. Instead, he pushed the Kalib, who added 25 pounds DE: Levi Herald, South-Doyle, Jr. pedal to the metal. PHOTO BY JOHN VALENTINE of muscle during the off-sea- DE: Xander Allen, Powell, Sr. For his hard-hitting style of Twin brothers Liam (left) and Kalib Fortner show off their biceps son, also saw action as a tight LB: Kalib Fortner, Central, Sr. play, Fortner has been select- after a Central home game this season. Both were named to The end this year. LB: Eli Purcell, Farragut, Sr. ed the Player of the Year on Focus./ Coaches’ 2020 All-Knox County team and have committed LB: Noah Myers, South-Doyle, Sr. The Focus / Coaches’ 2020 He finished the season with to play college football at Army. DB: Conner Williamson, Farragut, Sr. All-Knox County team. He 62 solo stops, 23 assists, 17 DB: Preston Sisler, South-Doyle, Sr. received six votes in the bal- tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, six DB: Carson Whitehead, Powell, Jr. loting. Mattress (two votes), CAK every part of being successful,” hurries, two interceptions, 67 P: Ryan Bolton, Central, Jr. Kalib’s brother, Liam, a junior running back JD Dunn said Central Head Coach Nick interception return yards, six senior wide receiver and (two), Karns sophomore run- Craney after learning Kalib had pass break-ups, one blocked SECOND TEAM strong safety who also ran a ning back De’Sean Bishop been voted the award. punt, one forced fumble and OFFENSE lot out of the wildcat position (one), Farragut senior lineback- “From committing himself one fumble recovery. Offen- Position, Name, School, Class this season, finished runner- er Eli Purcell (one) and Knox- to working extremely hard in sively, he had 10 receptions OL: Zach Dyer, Gibbs, Sr. up with three votes. Both have ville Catholic receiver Tommy the weight room to develop his for 134 yards. OL: Brady Cash, Central, Jr. committed to sign with Army. Winton (one). body to studying and learning Fortner is one of three final- OL: Jake Rogers, CAK, Sr. Others receiving votes for “Throughout Kalib’s career our defense and his position ists for the TSSAA Class 5A Mr. OL: Ethan Fogle, CAK, Sr. the award included West at CHS he has been tenacious inside and out, he also has Football award, which will be OL: Garrett Staley, GCA, Sr. senior running back Isaiah about how he approaches been determined to succeed announced Tuesday. TE: Bryson Shown, Gibbs, Sr. WR: Grant Sterchi, CAK, Jr. WR: Jason Foust, Powell, Soph. QB: Dawson Moore, Farragut, Jr. RB: Shawn Gary, South-Doyle, Jr. Duncan, Coach of the Year, RB: Makai Williams, Bearden, Sr. ATH: Brandon Winton, Webb. PK: Ross Badgett V, CAK, Sr. DEFENSE continues to knock on title door By Steve Williams Position, Name, School, Class DL: Gabe Neubert, Central, Sr. Clark Duncan has been on the DL: TaShawn Patrick, South-Doyle, Sr. cusp of playing for a state football DL: Trevor Linderman, Halls, Sr. championship at South-Doyle High DE: Logan Sims, CAK, Sr. School in recent seasons and got DE: Mark Adams, Central, Jr. the Cherokees to within one victory LB: Johnny Eller, GCA, Sr. of Cookeville and the finals this LB: Chi McNeil-Harrison, CAK, Jr. year. LB: Luke Myers, CAK, Jr. In fact, he was the last prep DB: Lex Scott, South-Doyle, Sr. coach standing in Knox County DB: Mason Collins, Farragut, Jr. this season before he and his DB: Brody Blankenship, Carter, Fr. Cherokees lost 14-0 in the Class P: Brady Hodges, Farragut, Sr. 5A semifinals at Blankenship Field in Oak Ridge Nov. 30. HONORABLE MENTION His peers surely noticed that, but AUSTIN-EAST: Ke’on Smith, WR. it wasn’t the only reason he was BEARDEN: Christian Spining, LB; Reed tabbed The Focus / Coaches’ 2020 Frederick, DB; Jalen Nevels, OL; Ty Seritt, Knox County Coach of the Year. LB; Kam Smith, DE; James Milazzo, DL. “Coach Clark Duncan is and has CAK: Ryan Degges, QB, Sr; remained consistent as a respected Caleb Sparkman, WR, Sr; coach in our profession,” said Knox Woidtke, LB, Sr; Austin Delp, DL, Farragut Coach Eddie Courtney Fr; Denzel Jackson, DB, Jr; JD Presley, Saturday. “His teams reflect his Athlete, Sr; Garrett Brady, OL, Jr; Jaqueze toughness, play with great effort PHOTO BY SHELLEY JOHNSON Turman, OL, Soph; Eli Milam, OL, Soph. and perform with class. His success South-Doyle Head Coach Clark Duncan communicates with his players and staff on the side- Continued on page 2 Continued on page 2 lines. Duncan was voted The Focus / Coaches’ 2020 Coach of the Year by his peers.

2021

/21

PRIDE OF THE PREPS IN 2017-18 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus December 7, 2020 Rebels run past Lady Rebels celebrate Austin-East 77-48 By Ken Lay in Melbourne Beach. Senior Night with victory Aubin Goporo made “Our goal is to keep it By Ken Lay his coaching debut for simple. We want to keep ceremony. of the contest. West High Tuesday it simple but we don’t Three West High School Early on, however, the Buntyn, a point guard, night and the Rebels’ want to be predictable.” girls basketball players Lady Roadrunners (0-1) led the Lady Rebels with new basketball coach Despite some first were honored on Senior had visions of spoiling the 18 points, including 11 guided his team to a game jitters, the Rebels Night after the Lady celebration for the Lady after halftime. seemingly lopsided Rebels captured a 57-36 Rebels as the two teams shared the basketball Porter, who plays victory over Austin-East. victory over Austin-East slugged through an evenly against the Roadrunners forward for the Lady But he wasn’t all that Tuesday night. matched opening quarter, as they had three players Rebels, scored 13 points. impressed with his new post double figures in All three players made which was a defensive Mills, another forward, team’s performance. the scoring column. significant contributions struggle. The teams were PHOTO BY KEN LAY. was one of three West “These kids didn’t Will Biven led the for the Lady Rebels in their in a 5-5 deadlock at first play well tonight but win over the Roadrunners, West High senior point quarter’s end. High players to score way with 18 points. I understand why,” who were playing their first guard Kyra Buntyn drib- But the Lady Rebels Eiram Cuevas added four points (joining Goporo said after the game of the 2020-2021 bles and sets the offense kicked things into high 16 while Taylor Preston Imani Hardin and Iesha Rebels dismantled the season. in the Lady Rebels’ 57-36 gear and outscored finished with 10 points. Abduraqueeb) and Shya Roadrunners 77-48 With the victory, West victory over Austin-East Austin-East 19-5 in the But that was only part Bullock scored three. before a spirited crowd on improved to 3-0 and has Tuesday night. Buntyn second frame to open a of the story for West For the Lady Senior Night at West High wins over Central in a Hall scored 18 points and was 24-10 lead by halftime. Roadrunners, Ahya School. “These kids were High’s balanced and of Fame game and District one of three seniors hon- West continued to pull under a lot of pressure. potent offensive attack. 4-AAA rival Hardin Valley ored after the game. away as it scored 19 Moreno led the way with “They were under The Rebels made nine Academy in the Powell points in the third stanza. 12 points. Lynndeena pressure because it was 3-pointers and every Thanksgiving Tournament. Kyra Buntyn, Alexis Porter The Lady Rebels had a Drew added nine and our first home game. It player who scored had Early this week, the Lady and Faith Mills in an 43-18 advantage heading Saniya Andrew finished was also our first game at least seven points. Rebels honored seniors early-season Senior Night into the final eight minutes with eight. and it was also our Gabriel Pastrama senior night and nobody and Houston Dyer each wants to lose their had nine points. Dyer game on senior night.” made three shots from Duncan, Coach of the Year, Goporo, who recently beyond the 3-point arc. served as director Baker Dance added eight of Student-Athlete points and Darius Martin Development for coach finished with seven for the continues to knock on title door Rick Barnes at the Rebels, who led 20-12 Cont. from page 1 different path starting the arrival of their newest 2½ years old now. University of Tennessee, after the first quarter and next season in Class 4A. grandson just days prior Duncan’s son-in-law Zac said his goal at West extended their advantage has been the difference Duncan thought he to the Oak Ridge game. coaches the Cherokees’ this season is not to to 35-21 by halftime. he has made in the lives was through coaching in “My newest grandson, cornerbacks and is the complicate things West was hot early of all his players.” 2003 when he went to William “Camp” Hennigan, team’s special teams’ for the Rebels. after halftime as they Duncan received 11 of South-Doyle High School was named after me, coordinator. “For us, it’s about opened the third quarter 17 votes in the balloting and became assistant Clark William Duncan,” Daughter Kendal is still keeping it simple,” said with a 10-4 run. for Coach of the Year. principal and athletic said Coach Duncan. working for Coach Pruitt, Goporo, who previously The Rebels took Courtney received three director. Camp’s brother Shep is said Coach Duncan. won more than 300 votes, while West’s He started coaching a 45-25 lead when The Focus / Coaches’ 2020 All-Knox games and five state Cuevas converted a Lamar Brown, Halls’ Scott as an assistant at Fulton championships at Cummings and CAK’s (1981-85) and then County Team basket with 5 minutes, Florida Air Academy Travis Mozingo got one became head coach at 52 seconds remaining vote apiece. Powell in 1986. HONORABLE MENTION, cont. from page 1 in the third frame. “It is a great honor to His first sniff of a CARTER: Anthony Stocker, Athlete, Sr; Chandler Wilson, Jaquarius Sanders led be recognized by your state title came in 1991 QB, Soph; Maurice Sylvia, OL, Sr; Tim Flack, DL, Sr. the Roadrunners with 12 peers,” said Duncan after when his Panthers lost CENTRAL: Deon’tae White, WR, Sr. points and was the only receiving the news Friday. in the Class AA finals to FARRAGUT: Carter Schuermann, OL; Trey Nesbitt, DE; Austin-East player to score “This recognition is due Brentwood Academy. Camden Kuhn, DB; Trace Corum, WR; Carter Nussbaum, LB. in double figures. Ahijah to a great effort by our “I thought I was through FULTON: Bill Anderson, OL, Jr; Tommy Washington scored nine coaching staff, players coaching and went to Sweat, QB, Sr; Keenan Vaughn, DE, Jr. points while Jay Allen and support staff.” South-Doyle in 2003 as GIBBS: Colton Qualls, QB, Sr; Mason Cole, DE, Sr; and Keon Smith scored South-Doyle finished assistant principal and John-Aidan Pittman, PK, Sr; Luke Warwick, LB, Sr; eight points each. the season with a 10-4 athletic director,” recalled Bryson Walker, WR, Sr; Ethan Coppinger, WR, Jr. Before the game, West overall record. Duncan. GRACE CHRISTIAN: Cooper Riggs, QB, Sr; Pierce honored seniors Jack Duncan, a former “In 2009 I could not Browning, WR, Soph; Michael Human, WR, Sr. Eggleston, Dance, Martin Unicoi County High and get anyone to take the HALLS: Hayden Woods, LB, Sr; Ty Humphrey, and Dyer. The school University of Tennessee South-Doyle job. I told QB, Sr; Seth Simpson, DB, Sr; Zach Plunk, OL, Jr. also honored former football player, remains the candidates the only HARDIN VALLEY: Braden Schloff, WR; head coaches Chris positive and will guide reason that you will not be Zach Passafume, KR; Michael Spurgeon, LB. Lindsay and Gary Petko. the Cherokees down a 0-11 is because we only KARNS: Cameron Glenn, DL, Sr. played 10 games. KNOXVILLE CATHOLIC: JT Quinones, LB, Sr; Tommy Winton, WR, “The superintendent Jr; Daven Cozart, DL, Soph; Hayden Todd, OL, Jr; Javis Mynatt, DB, Jr. and Principal Rick Walker POWELL: Cannon Lusby, LB, Jr; Jordan Brown, RB, Sr; Ayden asked me to take it for Greene, WR, Soph; Brycen Hodges, OL, Sr; Camron Gann, OL, Jr. one year. I took the job SOUTH-DOYLE: Nick Martin, QB, Jr; Curtis Young, LB, and we went 0-10. I tried Jr; Anthony Berrier, WR, Sr; Mason Chandler, Holder, to hire someone in 2010 Sr; Almarion Greer, DB, Soph; Lavolius Johnson, DL, did not get anyone to Sr; Cameron Monday, LS, Jr; Tajaun Owens, RB, Soph; take the job. We won one Hunter Simpson, HB, Jr; Andrew Denas, OL, Soph; Tate game and were 1-9. Now Hunter, OL, Jr; Max Hull, OL, Soph; Weston Parker, OL, Sr. we were 1-19 and I took it WEBB: Brik Boruff, OL; Leo Bonifacio, LB; Charlie Robinson, personal and said ‘we’re QB; Otto Niendorff, PK; Joey Bonifacio, LB; Corey Williams, going to fix this.’ DL; Jackson Baker, WR; Joseph Moore, DB; Bradee McCoy, DB; “So 12 years later, I am Joey Fulcher, DE; Elijah Bane, RB; Dominic Vance, RB; Ford still coaching.” Wagner, TE; Luke Julian, OL; Tabb Layton, OL; Steven Beaty, OL. Duncan and Karen, WEST: Trevon Barfield, RB, Soph; Isaiah Mattress, RB, Sr; who have been married Shannon Blair, WR, Jr; Tyson Siebe, PK, Soph; Baker Dance, for 40 years, celebrated QB, Sr; Jack Eggleston, LB, Sr; Elijah Rogers, DB, Soph.

BASEMENT OR CRAWLSPACE LEAKING?? Don’t overpay the nationwide companies by the thou$ands when MOLD TOX, LLC can install a dry-up system for a fraction of the cost! BBB Accredited Business with A+ Rating TN Charter #4410 (865) 524-1227 (865) 453-1880 www.moldtox.com December 7, 2020 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Two games in one Bowl games are fickle as a tight wingback, they creatures, almost two were going to run the toss games in sweep.” one. One Later in the period, one t e a m of the most memorable hits m i g h t in Tennessee football his- dominate tory took place, Naumoff for a half, against Csonka. and after By Tom “Paul stood him up, and intermis- Mattingly spit and sweat came up sion the like a water balloon,” said other team comes back and Showalter. “You could hear makes a game out of it. every pad and every part The 1966 Gator Bowl, No. of a Riddell helmet crunch. 22 in the bowl’s history, was Those helmets had a spe- such an affair. It was Ten- cial sound to them.” nessee versus Syracuse in After spending 1964 as Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 31, a receiver, Paul had played 1966, on ABC television. A defensive end in 1965. crowd of 60,312 gathered He was considered an All- for the New Year’s Eve after- American candidate at that noon extravaganza. position coming into 1966, As the teams squared but moved to linebacker off, the Vols appeared to after Tom Fisher died in a be overmatched, with Syra- March traffic accident near cuse having future pro run- Benton, Tenn. ning backs Floyd Little and Thanks to some out- Larry Csonka ready to tote standing performances the football. The Orange- on the field and some yeo- men were bigger than the man-like work by the Sports Vols (most teams were in Information Office, most those days), and the fear was that they would literal- The Vols line up for the ABC television introductions before the 1966 Gator Bowl, led by Austin Denney (84), Doug notably Haywood Harris, ly mash the Vols into sub- Archibald (55), Paul Naumoff (50), under the watchful eye of head coach Doug Dickey (hack left). Photo courtesy of Paul earned consensus All­ mission by running the ball University of Tennessee Sports Information Office. America honors at his new relentlessly. position and ended up with 2½ years old now. Coming off an 8-1-2 yards. He was the team stretched the lead to 12-0. carries, yet the Vols came in the fourth period. With a a long career (1967-78) with Duncan’s son-in-law Zac season in 1965, the Vols leader, always talking about Richmond Flowers caught up with enough big plays backfield that had Csonka the Detroit Lions. coaches the Cherokees’ were 7-3, Syracuse 8-2. “hummin’ that tater.” a second Warren TD pass, to take the improbable tri- and Little ready to make the It was part of the every- cornerbacks and is the Linebacker Paul Nau- Johnny Mills, the wide and the Vols led 18-0. All umph, 18-12. tough yardage, what play do day routine for Haywood. team’s special teams’moff joined tight end Austin receiver from Elizabethton appeared well, but looks For the day, Warren com- you call? “I looked at my job as an coordinator. Denney, punter Ron Widby, who was introduced pre- can be deceiving. pleted 17 of 29 passes, The ball went to a less- opportunity to help people Daughter Kendal is still and center Bob John- game by ABC’s Bill Flem- Syracuse came roaring with one interception, for er-known Syracuse player, enjoy the Vol experience as working for Coach Pruitt,son in earning All-Ameri- ming as a native of “Eliz- back in the second half. 244 yards. Mills caught Oley Allen, and Nick Show- much as I did,” said Harris. said Coach Duncan. can honors, with Johnson abeth-town, Tennessee,” Csonka, who rushed 18 eight for 86 yards, with a alter, wearing No. 88, made “That was the joy of the job adding Academic All-Amer- set a single game receiv- times for 114 yards on the touchdown grab called the play. as far as I was concerned. ican honors to his resume. ing mark in 1966 with 225 day, scored on an 8-yard back. Flowers caught five Nick said he knew what Any time I get to do some Widby was the NCAA punt- yards against Kentucky, a run on the third period, and for 80, and Denney four for was coming, thanks to publicity on the local or ing leader with a 43.8-yard record that lasted until the Little, who carried the pig- 78. intense preparation from national level for Tennes- average. 2001 LSU game. skin 29 times for 216 yards, The game is best remem- linebackers coach Vince see, I’m thrilled.” Quarterback Dewey Gary Wright kicked field added another from three bered, however, for the Gibson. He got around Through the years, he did Warren threw the ball all goals of 36 and 38 yards to yards out with 46 seconds Vols making two significant Little, then fought off his job quite well. Four All- over the field that season, give the Vols the early lead. left. defensive plays. Csonka to make the play. American selections in the attempting 229 passes, A Warren pass to Denney Overall, Syracuse racked Syracuse had the ball “He told us 100 times same season would bear completing 136 for 1716 off a fake field goal attempt up 348 yards rushing on 57 fourth-and-2 at the Vol 4 that when Little lined up witness to that fact. The Curious Case of Jeremy Pruitt By Mark Nagi The defense is average, and streak that extended between last week. This gave them a head Majors was 14-15-1 in his first Well, here we are again. the offense is abysmal, one of the 2019 and 2020 season is start on their search for a new thirty games and Coach Pruitt is Another football season for the worst in the nation. Nearly long gone. coach. 15-15 in his first thirty games. I the Tennessee Volunteers, and three years into Pruitt regime, UT His buyout is reportedly $12.6 We do know that Fulmer is really think we’re a better foot- another coach that is on the pro- still doesn’t have anyone on the million, a number that jumped going to give Pruitt every chance ball team than our record has verbial hot seat. roster that has proven he can be about $5 million following the to succeed. Fulmer still feels shown… (The) team plays hard Yes, we have certainly been a quality SEC quarterback. Even extension that athletics director wronged from his firing in 2008 and I think the Auburn game was down this road before. Pruitt is Bent Cimaglia, one of the best Phillip Fulmer gave him a couple and doesn’t want to can Pruitt a good example of that. But we’re the fifth head coach at UT since kickers in the nation, has had a of months ago. His assistants unless it is absolutely necessary. not taking care of the ball and 2008. That much turnover is subpar season. make a few million combined Fulmer hired Pruitt a week after protecting it like we should, and not a good thing, and the results Even more concerning is the as well, so if Tennessee made a he was installed as Tennessee’s we certainly haven’t gotten the have shown that to be true. Vols stature when it comes to move, those are some big checks AD, and Pruitt’s success or fail- takeaways that you would think a Pruitt’s Vols have lost all eight picking up new players. Tennes- to write, especially during a pan- ure does impact Fulmer’s legacy. games to their biggest rivals in see’s recruiting has tumbled demic. “We have a great fanbase. I love normal aggressive defense would Alabama, Georgia and Florida, from being ranked second in Division rivals South Caroli- our fans,” Fulmer said during Vol get.” with none of those games being the nation to thirteenth after a na and Vanderbilt have already Calls on December 2nd. “But I am Fulmer was tasked with get- close affairs. (Note: I’m writing couple of high-profile recruits de- decided that the buyout situation going to tell you… there’s nobody ting the football program back on this article on the eve of the Vols’ committed. wasn’t enough for them not to fire more impatient than Jeremy track when he was hired in 2017. December 5th game against the Pruitt has a 15-17 record their head coaches. The Game- Pruitt. He’s intense and relent- For a time, it appeared that was Gators, so if Tennessee somehow (before the Florida game) as the cocks booted Will Muschamp in less to get done what he wants to the case. But it’s hard to make pulls the upset, just ignore every- Vols head coach. All the good November and the Commodores get done… An interesting statistic the argument today that Tennes- thing I’m saying.) will from the eight-game winning said goodbye to Derek Mason that I found was Coach (Johnny) see football is on the rise. KNOX RAIL SALVAGE 5/8” thick 1/4” Glue-on Maple Sienna Shiplap 4’x12’ Lauan Cabinets 15% off 1x6, 8ft long Sheetrock Plywood, 4x8 Vinyl siding $49/square 49¢/foot $8.95/sheet sheets $11.95 Glue down 4214 Greenway 200 E Magnolia Free floating luxury vinyl Fountain City Knoxville luxury vinyl starting at Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. starting at Saturday 8 a.m. - noon (865) 524-8242 49¢/sf www.knoxrailsalvage.com $1.79/sf Check with us on your hardwood, vinyl and plank flooring needs. PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus December 7, 2020 Being ‘tough but fair’ helps Jones win in many ways By Steve Williams be thankful for what God give me be,” said Jones. “We teach them we’ll take care of it. You have to When it comes to football wins, and it will be good. basic raw-bone football. We have a have it that way. The boys need it. you probably haven’t heard of the “Between now and the next tough system for them to learn, but “You’re going to do more than most successful coach in Knoxville. season, I always find out if the Big we’re patient with the learning part. coach, especially with inner city He surpassed former UT Coach Man wants me to coach again, and “I still enjoy it. That’s the key to it. kids,” he added. “You’ve got to Phillip Fulmer’s number many years then I’ll find out who He wants me I enjoy the teaching part the most.” make friends with them and ago and also has more victories to take. I say, ‘Send me who you Jones, who works at Y12 as a they’ve got to believe in you, and than Webb’s David Meske and Far- want and I will do my best with sheet metal worker out of Local 5 then they’ve got to trust you. And ragut’s Eddie Courtney, two veter- them.’” in Knoxville, got his start as a youth then you’ve got to be hard on them. ans on the local high school scene. Jones’ success on the score- coach assisting Jerry Cash and said Heck, this guy’s total would prob- board stems from his coaching he learned everything he knows That’s what they want.” ably even rival Alcoa’s Gary Rankin, PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS style. It’s akin to tough love. about it from him. Jones said some of his boys are who is the state’s all-time prep Ricky Jones, who has been coach- “It’s physical practices,” said “He’s the best coach in the busi- from families “that are less fortu- leader with 453 wins. ing youth football in Knoxville Jones, who is now 64. “A lot of ness,” said Ricky. “I remember play- nate … But that’s what we are in His name is Ricky Jones and he since the mid-1970s, guided his 8U teaching in the blocking and tack- ing for him and coaching with him. the business for.” can’t tell you how many he has won Falcons to the championship in the ling. We feel like over at the Fal- His system is what I wanted to put At least two of Jones’ former play- or exactly how many years he has 2020 Battle in Rocky Top. cons’ program, when you run physi- into youth football and it’s been ers have become current college coached. But those who are famil- cal practices, you protect your kids very successful. He was tough. Oh standouts – wide receiver Amari iar with youth football in Knoxville season on the youth level. You can from injury. It’s opposite of what boy was he tough, but he was fair. Rodgers at Clemson and offensive can vouch for his record. do the math. most people think. That’s what we want to be.” tackle Darian Kinnard at Kentucky. Jones has been a youth coach Those familiar with local youth “Plus, that’s how I was taught Pug Jones, 47, has been assist- And a lot of his boys are now since the mid-1970s, starting two football can also verify that Jones when I was growing up. It was suc- ing Jones in recent seasons. “I grown men, who have become suc- years after he graduated from has lost very few. cessful then and it’s successful coached Pug when I was with cessful in life. Fulton High School in 1974. He fig- Jones can tell you he gets a lot of now.” Cash.” “I tell you what, it’s over 95 per- ures he’s coached about 40 years satisfaction from it. Two-thirds of his coaching has Jones’ discipline sometimes is since then, having to take off four “I’ll go home and I’ll think about been with the 7 and 8-year-olds. He needed away from the playing field. cent successful,” said Jones proud- or five years for being on the road these boys,” said Ricky, a little likes the training aspect of it with “They’ve got to be disciplined at ly. “You instill that hard work in working. emotional after his 8U Falcons that age. school and at Walmart and espe- them. Once they get there, it’s up Counting league games and team won the championship in the “They want to learn and once you cially grandma’s house,” said Ricky. to them whether they want to make extra bowl contests, that adds up Battle in Rocky Top tournament at can get their attention, you can train “All momma has to do when they it or not. I haven’t heard much neg- to coaching around 15 games a John Tarleton Park Nov. 25. “I will them to be what you want them to get out of line is tell us about it and ative when it comes to that.” Keller and Jones are Metro Knox Runners of Year “working on” filling its foot- team (local Middle School win the title 22-20 over the recently. player in 2019 and is a x ball head coaching vacan- age conference) defeated NKY Bengals. Zach Bergstrom will be 2021 pre-season All-Ameri- cy. Team Indiana 22-14 in the The MAC team plays its going to play college ball at can for Under Armour Base- SPORTS “We’re in the interview Battle in Rocky Top tourna- games Nov. 21 and 22 at Emmanuel College, Elijah ball Factory. process,” he said. “We ment’s 8th Grade Ameri- Webb School. Dew at Walters State, The Warriors won state n teb k have a lot applying.” can Division, but lost to Andrew Kribbs at Tennes- titles in 2018 and 2019 By Steve Williams the Warren Central War- CAK SIGNEES: Four CAK see and JD Price at West- before the 2020 season MAC RESULTS: The All- riors 12-6 in the semifinals. baseball players signed ern Carolina. was shut down by the coro- Kaden Kellar of Hardin MAC Conference football The Warriors went on to scholarship papers Kribbs was an All-District navirus. Valley Academy has been named the Metro Knox- ville Cross Country Coach- es Association’s Runner of the Year for boys. The girls’ honoree is Maryville’s Andie Marie Jones. Bryan Brown of Hardin Valley Academy was select- ed Coach of the Year. The All-Metro Knox- ville teams also were announced. The boys’ honorees include Alex Brittain (HVA), Trevor Coggin (Far- ragut), Nate Hillis (HVA), Abdul Jaber (Alcoa), Mac- guire Jones (Maryville), Kaden Keller (HVA), Zimri Kuhn (Knoxville Ambassa- dors Home School), Mitch- ell McCown (HVA), Andrew Schultz (HVA) and Riley Smith (Knoxville Catholic). Making up the All-Met- ro Knoxville girls’ team are Maddie Archdale (HVA), Lexi Foley (Farragut), Anna Graves (Webb), Melanie Hayman (Farragut), Avery Holdsworth (HVA), Camryn Johnson (Farragut), Andie Marie Jones (Maryville), Grace Lathrop (Farragut), Kennedy Reynolds (Farra- gut) and Savannah Rivera (Knoxville Ambassadors Home School).

BOWLING: Bearden Coach Jennifer Allen says the regular season is wind- ing down and this will be the last week of competi- tion. This week is the last of the regular season. Bearden is in first place among the boys, while Hardin Valley is in second, said Allen. The Bulldogs and Hawks are scheduled to face each other Tuesday at Oak Ridge. Karns’ teams are new on the bowling scene this year. Post-season tournament will start after the holidays.

MR. FOOTBALL: Knox County has two finalists this year – Kalib Fortner of Central in Class 5A and JD Dunn of CAK in Division II-AA. Mr. Football winners will be announced Tuesday.

GCA OPENING: Grace Christian Athletic Direc- tor Shawn Mehegan said last week the school is still December 7, 2020 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

December 7, 2020

natural immunity to COVID of bacterial infections which free radical nitric oxide and voting system. More than 74 through infection. require only a scant number a measurement of increased million like me will not accept We take for granted a func- of bacteria to produce seri- fraction of exhaled nitric Biden unless the allegations tioning body and immune ous disease. Other microor- oxide (FeNO) can be a marker of voting fraud are thorough- system, until we get sick or ganisms require hundreds if of asthmatic inflammation. ly investigated. President the latter fails. Though I have not thousands of infectious Perhaps dogs are sensing/ Trump, in his speech to the aches commensurate with agents to produce infection. smelling the inflammatory nation on December 2nd, my age, my immune system This is called the inoculum reaction in the respiratory said it was his sworn duty to remains healthy and pro- effect. Might the same be tract of COVID patients. assure the allegations are tects me from an environ- operative in determining the These days, I find it amaz- adjudicated. ment replete with viruses, severity of COVID infections? ing how quickly we accept In the fourteenth century, bacteria, fungi, parasites According to Angela Ras- the ridiculous. As I think back power battles between the and even mutated cells in mussen, a virologist at ten years or more, I don’t Pope in Rome and Phillip IV my own body which produce Columbia University, no one recall any confusion about of the Holy Roman Empire Inoculations malignancy. knows how many COVID viral bathroom privileges, sexual resulted in two popes, one “How tremendous the spir- 60% effective in preventing Evolutionary theory holds particles are necessary to identification rather than XY in Rome and one in Avignon, itual change that it brings... or lessening the severity of that cosmic radiation pro- cause infection. Logically, a and XX chromosome struc- France. This became known what wastes and deserts influenza illness. (Trump’s duces mutations in our DNA, low inoculum might produce ture, illegal aliens versus cit- as the Avignon Papacy and of the soul a slight attack of COVID vaccines are said to which sometimes confers a milder infection by allowing izens, or the primacy of the lasted sixty-seven years. influenza brings to light... be 90-95% effective against survival benefits and other the immune system time to rule of law and the sanctity “Donald Trump and the what ancient and obdu- that scourge.) times cancerous changes. ramp up its response. On the of We the People’s vote. All of Avignon Presidency” is a bril- rate oaks are uprooted in us A rational person would I have a general working other hand, a large inoculum these standards have been liant essay by Steve Deace in the act of sickness, how take the influenza inocula- knowledge of the immune might produce a large inflam- destroyed by liberal Demo- in the American Thinker pub- we go down into the pit of tion, and I do so every year. I system, but its intricacy is matory response with seri- crats, progressive socialists lished December 3, 2020. death and feel the waters of insist my family get a flu shot mind boggling. ous consequences, like the and our own tolerance. A Without investigation and annihilation and we will take the COVID Basically, the bone marrow COVID cascade syndrome friend has a tee shirt which satisfactory resolution of the close above our heads…” vaccine ASAP. Yet only half of produces red blood cells with multiple organ failure. states on the front “I’m Intol- extensive voting fraud alle- Virginia Woolf Americans take the annual which transport oxygen, As science studies COVID erant...” and the back reads gations, we will continue as flu shot, and Kamala Harris platelets which staunch I’ve been intrigued by reports “... of racism, sexism and a divided nation. Democrats I hope everyone has said she won’t take Trump’s bleeding from trauma, and of dogs being used to search pedophilia.” Tolerance is refused to accept Trump as received their annual influ- COVID vaccine. white blood cells that fight for people with COVID infec- overrated and has become President in 2016 with disas- enza shot, because influ- Science (not Simon) says infection. Some white blood tions. A dog’s sense of smell the cudgel of leftists. trous consequences for our enza is a miserable experi- 60-70% of a population must cells attack bacteria, others is a million times that of Perhaps we’ve been inocu- country. I can assure you the ence and can kill. As Ameri- be vaccinated or have immu- produce antibodies, some humans. However, I don’t lated with Big Lies and now President’s base is larger ca awaits the COVID vaccine nity to stifle a viral epidemic eliminate cancer cells and believe viral particles have a have become tolerant of or and more passionate than approval and availability, it like influenza or the COVID others orchestrate the entire smell. I’ve read reports that resigned to lunacy and injus- the corrupt media, subver- is irresponsible not to get a flu. The Spanish flu of 1918- immune response. dogs can identify people with tice. The incessant attacks sive deep state operatives flu shot having experienced 19 killed 50 million people There are a number of risk malaria, so perhaps they are on President Trump for the and radical Democrats. The the devastation of the “Chi- because there was no “herd factors that predict serious smelling the volatile organic last four years have made base will never accept Biden nese flu,” for which there immunity” to the mutated outcomes with influenza and compounds (VOCs) released half of the country insane as President unless the elec- had been little hope until influenza virus. And since COVID infections, but I have in sweat or breath of ill per- with hatred and immune to tion is proven legitimate. President Trump’s Operation COVID is a new pathogen, seen many elderly patients sons. truth. We’ve been vaccinat- God save us from an “Avi- Warp Speed’s vaccines and there is no herd or natural with serious health prob- Recently I came upon a ed by the media and become gnon Presidency.” treatments. immunity to this viral infec- lems survive COVID. As an new test to aid in the diag- immune to injustice. Some Nothing is perfect, includ- tion. Hence the need of internist I wonder why some nosis of asthma. Apparent- have been worn down and ing the flu shot. However, vaccines because only a get seriously ill and others ly, inflammation in the respi- have resigned themselves You may email Dr. Ferguson at science has shown it to be fool would want to acquire don’t. There are a number ratory tract generates the to Joe and the end of the [email protected] Pandemic and Holiday Stress: How to Cope By The University of Tennessee been struggling with mental physical health: Getting adequate things every day. These activi- walk or eating dinner outdoors on Medical Center health issues due to worry and sleep, exercising daily, drinking ties might include family games, the patio of our favorite restau- stress over COVID-19.” enough fluids (water and green movies, crafts, reading, cooking, rant, it is normal to ‘grieve’ the December will wrap up what Therefore, Huet suggests the tea), and eating nourishing foods or music. things we miss in our lives during is undoubtedly one of the most following for coping with mental are important to sustaining posi- Huet explains that in addition the winter months.” stressful, uncertain and even stress caused by the pandemic: tive mental health. Try to eat at to dealing with the mental stress As for the holidays, Huet frightening years most of us • “Minimize watching, least 5–7 servings of vegetables, of COVID-19, many people feel notes that many of us look for- have ever experienced due to reading, or listening to news sto- 2–3 servings of fruits and foods a strain on their mental health ward to the happiness that the the COVID-19 pandemic and its ries, including those on social rich in omega-3 fatty acids daily. because of the holidays and the holidays bring, and even though repercussions. Whether through media. Hearing about the pan- Some of these foods include increasingly colder months with this season will look different, it having the illness personally or demic repeatedly can be upset- tomatoes, apples, dark, leafy less daylight. One in five Ameri- doesn’t mean you have to aban- having to cope with the isolation ting. Listen to health profes- greens, nuts, and berries. Avoid cans are prone to experiencing don every tradition that you are felt from social distancing, quar- sionals about COVID-19 to help excessive alcohol use.” depression, and more so in the used to. antining, or working/studying reduce stress. Stay connected • “Managing our stress winter months, people are affect- “Instead of gathering with your from home, everyone’s mental with others and make the out- helps prevent the disruption ed by a sub-type of depression entire extended family, try having health has been affected. break less stressful by under- stress causes to our immune called seasonal affective disor- Dr. Rocio Huet, an integrative standing the risk to yourself and system. Various mindfulness der or SAD. a dinner virtually where everyone medicine specialist from The people you care about.” techniques such as meditation, “Many people report feeling makes his or her favorite dish and University of Tennessee Medical • “How do you stay con- breathing exercises, and guided symptoms of seasonal affec- shares his or her favorite holiday Center, gives some insights into nected to others? Video calls, imagery reduce stress. Some tive disorder as temperatures memory,” said Huet. mental health and provides some phone calls, handwritten notes or easy self-care activities that you drop and we have fewer hours For reliable information on advice for moving into 2021. appropriately socially-distanced can integrate into your daily life of daylight,” said Huet. “Wheth- taking care of your health or a “It’s clear most people say their meetings can provide a sense of include maintaining a consis- er it’s how life existed pre-COV- loved one’s health, contact UT mental health has been affected normalcy by giving us a way for tent sleep cycle, getting at least ID, or finding it harder due to the Medical Center’s Health Informa- in some way during 2020,” said us to reconnect with our loved 30 minutes of movement daily, cold and dark to enjoy the activi- tion Center at (865)305-9525 or Huet. “More than 50 percent of ones.” being in nature, laughing and ties we’ve relied on over the past online at www.utmedicalcenter. adults have reported they have • “Take care of your doing at least two pleasurable several months, such as taking a org/hic. enjoy every season in comfort CANTRELL’S HEAT & AIR SALES • SERVICE • MAINTENANCE Family Business Serving You Over 20 Years 5715 Old Tazewell Pike Cantrell’s 687-2520 Cares PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus December 7, 2020 LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the and non-resident, having claims, matured or Notice is hereby given that on the 23 day in Knoxville, Tennessee and with Sharon H. Kim, first publication of this notice if the creditor unmatured, against his or her estate are required of NOVEMBER 2020, letters administration NOTICE TO COURT an Attorney whose address is, 550 W. Main received an actual copy of this notice to creditors to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the in respect of the Estate of JEREMY LYNN Street, Suite 500 Knoxville, TN 37901, within at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four above named court on or before the earlier of the RIGGS who died Sep 21, 2020, were issued CREDITORS NOTICES thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or (4) months from the date of this first publication; dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the ESTATE OF JAMES C SUTHERLAND a judgment by default will be taken against you or will be forever barred. Chancery C6urt of Knox County, Tennessee. All DOCKET NUMBER 83735-1 and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, Notice is hereby given that on the 18 day of NON-RESIDENT to you before Chancellor John F. Weaver in the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor matured or unmatured, against his or her estate NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect NOTICE Knox County Chancery Court, Part I, at 400 W. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of this notice to creditors are required to file the same with the Clerk and of the Estate of JAMES C SUTHERLAND who died Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Master of the above named court on or before Oct 22, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the TO: NORRIS JAY HARVEY, notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of this first publication; the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox IN RE: ASHLEY NICOLE MITCHELL Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. described in (1)(A); or or otherwise their claims will be forever barred. County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- v. NORRIS JAY HARVEY (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, NO. 197998-3 This 30th day of November 2020. date of death. This the 20 day of NOVEMBER, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors first. publication of this notice if the creditor against his or her estate are required to file the IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX 2020. if the creditor received the. copy of the notice less received an actual copy of this notice to creditors same with the Clerk and Master of the above COUNTY, TENNESSEE ______ESTATE OF RHODOM EDWARD CRABTREE than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that named Court on or before the earlier of the date In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint Clerk and Master (4) months from the date of first publication as .is four (4) months from the date of this first prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will filed, which is verified, that the Defendant, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) described in (1)(A); or publication; or be forever barred: NORRIS JAY HARVEY, is a non-resident of the NANCY C CRABTREE; ADMINISTRATRIX (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ( 1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts NOTICE TO 2350 CHOTO ROAD date of death. This the 23 day of NOVEMBER, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 2020. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of this notice to creditors inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot CREDITORS than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four be served upon NORRIS JAY HARVEY. K RAY PINKSTAFF ESTATE OF DONNA SUE FOX (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of this first publication; ESTATE OF INGRID M BAKKE ATTORNEY AT LAW described in (1)(A); or IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an DOCKET NUMBER 83744-1 or answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery P.O. BOX 31408 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Notice is hereby given that on the 19 day of KNOXVILLE, TN. 37930 CHUCKY WAYN FOX; ADMINISTRATOR date of death. This the 23 day of NOVEMBER, Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Ashley NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Mitchell, the Plaintiff whose address is, 8440 3840 PROFFITT LANE 2020. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less of the Estate of INGRID M BAKKE who died Nov KNOXVILLE, TN. 37931 ESTATE OF JEREMY LYNN RIGGS Vessel Lane Powell, TN 37849, within thirty (30) 4, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk NOTICE TO than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four days of the last date of publication of this notice, and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, (4) months from the date of first publication as or a judgment by default will be taken against RONALD ATTANASIO ATTORNEY AT LAW PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) described in (1)(A); or Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, CREDITORS 713 MARKET STREET, SUITE 300 VEDRA L RIGGS; ADMINISTRATRIX you and the cause set for hearing Ex Parte as to having claims, matured or unmatured, against his (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s you before Chancellor Michael W. Moyers at the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 4513 FOOTHILLS DRIVE date of death. This the 18 day of NOVEMBER, or her estate are required to file the same with the ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE C DUPES KNOXVILLE, TN. 37938 Knox County Chancery Court, Part III, 400 W. Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or DOCKET NUMBER 83746-3 2020. Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or Notice is hereby given that on the 20 day of ESTATE OF JAMES C SUTHERLAND notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus NOTICE TO BROOKE GIVENS ATTORNEY AT LAW (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect 110 COGDILL ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 Nwespaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the of the Estate of CHARLOTTE C DUPES who died CREDITORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) This 12th day of November 2020 first publication of this notice if the creditor Oct 2, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the RANDALL E SUTHERLAND; EXECUTOR ______received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox ESTATE OF EMILEE BARNES FRINCKE NOTICE TO 2959 TITANIUM LANE Clerk and Master at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- DOCKET NUMBER 83739-2 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 (4) months from the date of this first publication; resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Notice is hereby given that on the 19 day of CREDITORS or against his or her estate, are required to file the NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect DAVID B HAMILTON ATTORNEY AT LAW NON-RESIDENT (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor same with the Clerk and Master of the above of the Estate of EMILEE BARNES FRINCKE who ESTATE OF RONALD DEAN ROSENBAUM 1810 MERCHANTS DRIVE received an actual copy of the notice to creditors named Court on or before the earlier of the dates died Oct 3, 2020, were issued the undersigned DOCKET NUMBER 83492-1 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 NOTICE if the creditor received the copy of the notice less 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 23 day ALI FADHIL -Vs- MONA ABDALLA than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four be forever barred: of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident of NOVEMBER 2020, letters administration NOTICE TO Docket # 150238 (4) months from the date of first publication as (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the and non-resident, having claims, matured or in respect of the Estate of RONALD DEAN IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX described in (1)(A); or first publication of this notice if the creditor unmatured, against his or her estate are required ROSENBAUM who died May 28, 2020, were CREDITORS COUNTY, TENNESSEE (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s received an actual copy of this notice to creditors to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint date of death. This the 19 day of NOVEMBER, at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four above named Court on or before the earlier of the the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. ESTATE OF BARBARA JOAN SMITH TURNER filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant 2020. (4) months from the date of this first publication; dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims All persons, resident and non-resident, having DOCKET NUMBER 83736-2 MONA ABDALLA is a non-resident of the State or will be forever barred: claims, matured or unmatured, against his or Notice is hereby given that on the 18 day of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ESTATE OF INGRID M BAKKE (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the her estate are required to file the same with the of NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so received an actual copy of the notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor Clerk and Master of the. above named court on or respect of the Estate of BARBARA JOAN SMITH that the ordinary process of law cannot be served PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of this notice to creditors before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or TURNER who died Oct 10, 2020, were issued upon MONA ABDALLA. LINDA C WATSON; EXECUTRIX than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an 807 W MARINE ROAD (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 Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 described in (1)(A); or or first publication of this notice if the creditor persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, filed by ALI FADHIL MUTAR, Plaintiff herein, with (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 matured or unmatured, against his or her estate the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, GREGORY C LOGUE date of death. This the 20 day of NOVEMBER, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four are required to file the same with the Clerk and and with SAMUEL B. TIPTON, Plaintiffs Attorney ATTORNEY AT LAW 2020. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of this first publication; Master of the above named. Court on or before whose address is 206 S. WASHINGTON ST. P.O. BOX 900 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four or the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) MARYVILLE, TN 37804, within thirty KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE C DUPES (4) months from the date of first publication as (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (30) days of the last date of publication, described in (1)(A); or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) DAVID B (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s if the creditor received the copy of the notice less first publication of this notice if the creditor a Default Judgment may be entered against you NOTICE TO DUPES; CO-EXECUTOR 612 SUNRISE TRAIL date of death. This the 19 day of NOVEMBER, than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four received an actual copy of this notice to creditors on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth (4th) SEYMOUR, TN. 37865 2020. (4) months from the date of first publication as at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four publication. This notice will be published in The CREDITORS described in (1)(A); or (4) months from the date of this first publication; TIMOTHY A DUPES; CO- ESTATE OF EMILEE BARNES FRINCKE (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. ESTATE OF SHIRLEY J CAMP or This the 18TH day of NOVEMBER, 2020. EXECUTOR 3407 DABERT LANE date of death. This the 23 day of NOVEMBER, (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor DOCKET NUMBER 83749-3 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37931 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 2020. Notice is hereby given that on the 20 day of received an actual copy of the notice to creditors MIKE HAMMOND DAVID D JOINER; EXECUTOR if the creditor received the copy of the notice less NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect 6208 BAUM DRIVE, SUITE 12 ESTATE OF RONALD DEAN ROSENBAUM Mike Hammond, Clerk of the Estate of SHIRLEY J CAMP who died Jul than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four ______NOTICE TO KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (4) months from the date of first publication as 26, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the JESSICA MARRERO; ADMINISTRATRIX Deputy Clerk Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox described in (1)(A); or CREDITORS DUSTIN S CROUSE 5901 WINDTRACE LANE (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- ATTORNEY AT LAW KNOXVILLE, TN. 37914 resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, ESTATE OF PATRICIA L ENSOR date of death. This the 18 day of NOVEMBER, NON-RESIDENT 9111 CROSS PARK DRIVE, SUITE D200 2020. against his or her estate are required to file the DOCKET NUMBER 83286-2 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 same with the Clerk and Master of the above Notice is hereby given that on the 18 day of NOTICE TO ESTATE OF BARBARA JOAN SMITH TURNER NOTICE named Court on or before the earlier of the dates NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) LISA TO: CHAZTUS DENONZO WHALEY, prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will of the Estate of PATRICIA L ENSOR who died May NOTICE TO CREDITORS be forever barred: 12, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the A TURNER; EXECUTRIX 4325 GENNY IN RE: SELENA M. KING v. LYNN DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 CHAZTUS DENONZO WHALEY (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox CREDITORS ESTATE OF WAYNE ROSENBAUM NO. 201238-3 first publication of this notice if the creditor County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- DOCKET NUMBER 83731-3 received an actual copy of this notice to creditors resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, ESTATE OF DARRYL EDWARD HARPER Notice is hereby given that on the 18 day of JACK W BOWERS ATTORNEY AT LAW at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four against his or her estate are required to file the DOCKET NUMBER 83712-2 NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect 2606 GREENWAY DRIVE, SUITE 315 IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 COUNTY, TENNESSEE (4) months from the date of this first publication; same with the Clerk and Master of the above Notice is hereby given that on the 18 day of the Estate of WAYNE ROSENBAUM who died In this cause appearing from the sworn or named Court on or before the earlier of the dates of NOVEMBER 2020, letters administration Oct 12, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the complaint filed, which is verified, that the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will in respect of the Estate of DARRYL EDWARD Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox NOTICE TO Defendant, CHAZTUS DENONZO WHALEY, is a received an actual copy of the notice to creditors be forever barred: HARPER who died Oct 24, 2020, were issued County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, CREDITORS whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four first publication of this notice if the creditor Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All against his or her estate are required to file the search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of (4) months from the date of first publication as received an actual copy of this notice to creditors persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, same with the Clerk and Master of the above ESTATE OF MARY HIGGINS WALDROUP law cannot be served upon CHAZTUS DENONZO described in (1)(A); or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four matured or unmatured, against his or her estate named Court on or before the earlier of the dates DOCKET NUMBER 83733-2 WHALEY. IT IS ORDERED that said defendant (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (4) months from the date of this first publication; are required to file the same with the Clerk and prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of file an answer with the Clerk and Master of the date of death. This the 20 day of NOVEMBER, or Master of the above named court on or before be forever barred: NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with 2020. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the of the Estate of MARY HIGGINS WALDROUP who Ryan S. Wortley, an Attorney whose address is, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors otherwise their claims will be forever barred. first publication of this notice if the creditor died Oct 14, 2020, were issued the undersigned 3715 Powers Street Knoxville, TN 37917, within ESTATE OF SHIRLEY J CAMP 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 by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court thirty (30) days of the last date of publication than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four first publication of this notice if the creditor at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident of this notice, or a judgment by default will be PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (4) months from the date of first publication as received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (4) months from the date of this first publication; and non-resident, having claims, matured or taken against you and the cause set for hearing NANCY CAMP; EXECUTRIX described in (1)(A); or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four or unmatured, against his or her estate are required Ex Parte as to you before Chancellor Michael W. 326 FOX HUNTERS COURT (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (4) months from the date of this first publication; (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the Moyers at the Knox County Chancery Court, Part POWELL, TN. 37849 date of death. This the 18 day of NOVEMBER, or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors above named Court on or before the earlier of the III, 400 W. Main Street, Suite 125 Knoxville, 2020. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor if the creditor received the copy of the notice less dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims Tennessee 37902. This notice will be published received an actual copy of the notice to creditors than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four will be forever barred: in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive NOTICE TO ESTATE OF PATRICIA L ENSOR if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of first publication as (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the weeks. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four described in (1)(A); or first publication of this notice if the creditor This 6th day of November 2020. CREDITORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (4) months from the date of first publication as (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s received an actual copy of this notice to creditors JASON HOWARD SMITH; EXECUTOR described in (1)(A); or date of death. This the 18 day of NOVEMBER, ______ESTATE OF B JOE CLAYTON at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four 2613 OAKMERE LANE (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s 2020. (4) months from the date of this first publication; DOCKET NUMBER 83692-3 SARASOTA, FL 34231 date of death. This the 18 day of NOVEMBER, Clerk and Master Notice is hereby given that on the 19 day of or 2020. ESTATE OF WAYNE ROSENBAUM (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect ROBERT W GODWIN of the Estate of B JOE CLAYTON who died Aug 3, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY AT LAW ESTATE OF DARRYL EDWARD HARPER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) if the creditor received the copy of the notice less 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk 4611 OLD BROADWAY TAMMY QUINN; EXECUTRIX and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four NOTICE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 1693 MORGAN ROAD (4) months from the date of first publication as Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, SARAH LEE HARPER; ADMINISTRATRIX RUTLEDGE, TN. 37861 having claims, matured or unmatured, against his described in (1)(A); or TO: SHAWN MICHAEL GOLDSTEIN 6349 CADBURY DRIVE (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s IN RE: ANGELINA JESSICA GOLDSTEIN or her estate are required to file the same with the NOTICE TO KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 DUSTIN R LANDRY Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or date of death. This the 18 day of NOVEMBER, v. SHAWN MICHAEL GOLDSTEIN ATTORNEY AT LAW 2020. NO. 200801-1 before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or CREDITORS MELISSA WORTLEY LAWING 5301 KINGSTON PIKE (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: ESTATE OF MARY HIGGINS WALDROUP ATTORNEY AT LAW KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the 3715 POWERS STREET first publication of this notice if the creditor ESTATE OF CLIFREDIA (FREDIA) PATRICIA ANN WALDROUP COUNTY, TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37917 PAYNE; EXECUTRIX In this Cause appearing from the Complaint received an actual copy of this notice to creditors COLLIER ESKRIDGE NOTICE TO at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four DOCKET NUMBER 83626-3 1001 E CHURCHWELL AVENUE filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant KNOXVILLE, TN. 37917 SHAWN MICHAEL GOLDSTEIN is a non- (4) months from the date of this first publication; Notice is hereby given that on the 18 day of NOTICE TO CREDITORS or NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose BROOKE GIVENS whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor of the Estate of CLIFREDIA (FREDIA) COLLIER CREDITORS ESTATE OF FRED GEORGE SAAH received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESKRIDGE who died Sep 13, 2020, were issued DOCKET NUMBER 83751-2 110 COGDILL ROAD search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 of law cannot be served upon SHAWN MICHAEL if the creditor received the copy of the notice less the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ARETTA RAPER Notice is hereby given that on the 20 day GOLDSTEIN it is ordered that said defendant than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All DOCKET NUMBER 83730-2 of NOVEMBER 2020, letters administration in SHAWN MICHAEL GOLDSTEIN file an answer (4) months from the date of first publication as persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, Notice is hereby given that on the 17 day respect of the Estate of FRED GEORGE SAAH who NOTICE TO with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery described in (1)(A); or matured or unmatured, against his or her estate of NOVEMBER 2020, letters administration in died Oct 3, 2020, were issued the undersigned Court in Knoxville, Tennessee and with Jedidiah (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s are required to file the same with the Clerk and respect of the Estate of ELIZABETH ARETTA by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court CREDITORS McKeehan, an Attorneys whose address is, 1111 date of death. This the 19 day of NOVEMBER, Master of the above named Court on or before RAPER who died Feb 25, 2020, were issued of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident N. Northshore Drive, Suite P-295, Knoxville, TN 2020. the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the and non-resident., having claims, matured or ESTATE OF EDWARD OSCAR AULT, JR. 37919 within thirty (30) days of the last date otherwise their claims will be forever barred: Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All unmatured, against his or her estate are required DOCKET NUMBER 83781-2 of publication or a judgment by default will be ESTATE OF B JOE CLAYTON (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of taken against you and the cause will be set for first publication of this notice if the creditor matured or unmatured, against his or her estate above named court on or before the earlier of the DECEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) MARKE received an actual copy of this notice to creditors are required to file the same with the Clerk and dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims of the Estate of EDWARD OSCAR AULT, JR. who John F. Weaver at the Knox County Chancery CLAYTON; CO-EXECUTOR 9250 LOT E at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Master of the above named court on or before will be forever barred. died Jul 5, 2020, were issued the undersigned by Court, Part I, 400 W. Main Street, Knoxville, RIVER ROAD FORSTON, GA 31808 (4) months from the date of this first publication; the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Tennessee 37902. This notice will be published or otherwise their claims will be forever barred. first publication of this notice if the creditor Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for four (4) RICHARD J CLAYTON; CO- (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the received an actual copy of this notice to creditors and non-resident, having claims, matured or consecutive weeks. EXECUTOR 816 ANDOVER BLVD received an actual copy of the notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four unmatured, against his or her estate are required This 20th day of November 2020. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (4) months from the date of this first publication; to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the ______than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four or above named Court on or before the earlier of the Clerk and Master DEBORAH C JUSTUS; CO-EXECUTOR (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of this first publication; (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims 1701 BICKERSTAFF BLVD described in (1)(A); or or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors will be forever barred: KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the NON-RESIDENT date of death. This the 18 day of NOVEMBER, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four first publication of this notice if the creditor W TYLER CHASTAIN ATTORNEY AT LAW 2020. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of first publication as received an actual copy of this notice to creditors NOTICE 116 AGNES ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four described in (1)(A); or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four ESTATE OF CLIFREDIA (4) months from the date of first publication as (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (4) months from the date of this first publication; TO: LEONOR BRIONES LEOS AND (FREDIA) COLLIER ESKRIDGE described in (1)(A); or date of death. This the 20 day of NOVEMBER, or DOMINGA BRIONSE TOVAR NOTICE TO (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s 2020. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) date of death. This the 17 day of NOVEMBER, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors IN RE: FRANK E. FEILD VS. JOHN S. FEILD CREDITORS EWING L COLLIER; EXECUTOR 2020. ESTATE OF FRED GEORGE SAAH if the creditor received the copy of the notice less NO. 200252-1 P.O. BOX 343 GRAMBLING, LA 71245 ESTATE OF RHODOM EDWARD CRABTREE than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ARETTA RAPER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (4) months from the date of first publication as IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX DOCKET NUMBER 83750-1 SUSAN D SAAH; CO-ADMINISTRATOR Notice is hereby given that on the 20 day described in (1)(A); or COUNTY, TENNESSEE NOTICE TO PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 5308 SWANNER ROAD (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s In this Cause, it appearing from the of NOVEMBER 2020, letters administration in HAROLD RAPER; ADMINISTRATOR KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 respect of the Estate of RHODOM EDWARD date of death. This the 1 day of DECEMBER, Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the CREDITORS 2886 STEPHANIE ROAD 2020. defendants LEONOR BRIONES LEOS AND CRABTREE who died Sep 29, 2020, were issued KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 GEORGE F SAAH; CO-ADMINISTRATOR the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the ESTATE OF DONNA SUE FOX DOMINGA BRIONSE TOVAR are non-residents of 5308 SWANNER ROAD ESTATE OF EDWARD OSCAR AULT, JR. the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All DOCKET NUMBER 83742-2 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, Notice is hereby given that on the 23 day cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and NOTICE TO PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) DEBORAH inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law matured or unmatured, against his or her estate of NOVEMBER 2020, letters administration in are required to file the same with the Clerk and respect of the Estate of DONNA SUE FOX who E AULT; EXECUTRIX 11604 MIDHURST DRIVE cannot be served upon LEONOR BRIONES LEOS CREDITORS KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 AND DOMINGA BRIONSE TOVAR it is ordered Master of the above named court on or before died Sep 8, 2020, were issued the undersigned that said defendants, LEONOR BRIONES LEOS the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court ESTATE OF JEREMY LYNN RIGGS otherwise their claims will be forever barred. of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident DOCKET NUMBER 83745-2 H STEPHEN GILLMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW AND DOMINGA BRIONSE TOVAR file an answer P.O. BOX 870 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 December 7, 2020 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES MOUNTAIN WAY KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 505 SUMMIT LAKE COURT from the date of this first publication; or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor NOTICE TO NOTICE TO received an actual copy of the notice to creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO if the creditor received the copy of the notice less CREDITORS CREDITORS NOTICE TO than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Knoxville Regional Transportation CREDITORS (4) months from the date of first publication as Planning Organization ESTATE OF REBA LENORE CHANDLER ESTATE OF JAY D HATMAKER CREDITORS described in (1)(A); or Executive Board Meeting, December 16, 2020 DOCKET NUMBER 83767-3 DOCKET NUMBER 83770-3 ESTATE OF MARY JUANITA MAPLES (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of Notice is hereby given that on the 30 day of DOCKET NUMBER 83756-1 ESTATE OF BEULAH LAVERNE SHARP date of death. This the 30 day of NOVEMBER, The Knoxville Regional Transportation NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect Notice is hereby given that on the 23 day of DOCKET NUMBER 83769-2 2020. Planning Organization (TPO) Executive Board will of the Estate of REBA LENORE CHANDLER who of the Estate of JAY D HATMAKER who died Jun NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of meet on Wednesday, December 16th at 9 a.m. died Oct 8, 2020, were issued the undersigned 11, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the of the Estate of MARY JUANITA MAPLES who NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect ESTATE OF VIRGINIA LEONA THORNBURG in the Small Assembly Room of the City County by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox died Sep 7, 2020, were issued the undersigned of the Estate of BEULAH LAVERNE SHARP who Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN. Due to of Knox County; Tennessee, All persons, resident County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court died Oct 6, 2020, were issued the undersigned PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) the circumstances of the COVID-19 virus, this and non-resident, having claims, matured or resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court JOHN THORNBURG; ADMINISTRATOR meeting may be conducted by electronic means. unmatured, against his or her estate are required against his or her estate are required to file the and non-resident, having claims, matured or of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident 12512 SOMERSWORTH DRIVE Please visit the Knoxville Regional TPO website to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the same with the Clerk and Master of the above unmatured, against his or her estate are required and non-resident, having claims, matured or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 frequently for updates on this public meeting. The above named Court on or before the earlier of the named Court on or before the earlier of the dates to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the unmatured, against his or her estate are required dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will above named Court on or before the earlier of the to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the full Agenda will be available on the TPO website JOEL A CANNON, JR. 5-7 days prior to the meeting and can be found will be forever barred: be forever barred: dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims above named Court on or before the earlier of the ATTORNEY AT LAW (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first will be forever barred: dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims here: https://knoxtpo.org/boards-and-committees/ 2924 TAZEWELL PIKE, SUITE executive-board/. If you would like a copy of the publication of this notice if the creditor received an publication of this notice if the creditor received an (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first will be forever barred: F KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty publication of this notice if the creditor received an (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first final Agenda please contact the TPO. If you need (60) days before the date that is four (4) months (60) days before the date that is four (4) months actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty publication of this notice if the creditor received an assistance or accommodation for a disability from the date of this first publication; or from the date of this first publication; or (60) days before the date that is four (4) months actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty please notify the TPO three business days in (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor from the date of this first publication; or (60) days before the date that is four (4) months NOTICE TO advance of the meeting and we will be glad to received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor from the date of this first publication; or CREDITORS work with you in obliging any reasonable request. if, the creditor received the copy of the notice less if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 865-215-2506 or [email protected]. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESTATE OF NANCY ALICE VINEYARD (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of first publication as than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four if the creditor received the copy of the notice less DOCKET NUMBER 83778-2 described in (1)(A); or described in (1)(A); or (4) months from the date of first publication as than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of NOTICE OF LIEN SALE (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s described in (1)(A); or (4) months from the date of first publication as DECEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect date of death. This the 25 day of NOVEMBER, date of death. This the 30 day of NOVEMBER, (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s described in (1)(A); or of the Estate of NANCY ALICE VINEYARD who PURSUANT TO DEFAULT 2020. 2020. date of death. This the 23 day of NOVEMBER, (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s died Oct 5, 2020, were issued the undersigned 2020. date of death. This the 25 day of NOVEMBER, by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Per TN Self Storage Law, contents of the ESTATE OF REBA LENORE CHANDLER ESTATE OF JAY D HATMAKER 2020. of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident following leased units will be auctioned, sold or ESTATE OF MARY JUANITA MAPLES and non-resident, having claims, matured or otherwise disposed of at www.StorageAuctions. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ESTATE OF BEULAH LAVERNE SHARP unmatured, against his or her estate are required com. Bidding will begin on 12/9/20 and close SHERRY HAYNES; EXECUTRIX JESSIE J NICELY; PERSONAL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the at 6:00 on 12/23/20. The sale is to satisfy the 7804 BUD HAWKINS ROAD REPRESENTATIVE J NOLAN SHARBEL; EXECUTOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) above named Court on or before the earlier of the owner’s lien, at Tillery Self Storage, 115 Tillery CORRYTON, TN. 37721 4552 HOOKS LANE 911 CROSS PARK DRIVE, TAMMY WIGGS; EXECUTRIX dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims Rd, Knoxville, TN. The Company reserves the right KNOXVILLE, TN. 37938 BLDG D, SUITE 200 7808 STONE GARDEN WAY will be forever barred: to reject any and all bids. Some units may not be KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 POWELL, TN. 37849 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first available on the day of sale. Please call 865-687- NOTICE TO ANDREW J CRAWFORD publication of this notice if the creditor received an 7308 to confirm the sale. ATTORNEY AT LAW J NOLAN SHARBEL ATTORNEY AT LAW ANDREW J CRAWFORD actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty CREDITORS 5344 NORTH BROADWAY, SUITE 105 911 CROSS PARK DRIVE, ATTORNEY AT LAW (60) days before the date that is four (4) months KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 BLDG D, SUITE 200 5344 NORTH BROADWAY, SUITE 105 from the date of this first publication; or John McCarthy - 210 ESTATE OF ROBERT L CRAWFORD KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Randy Woods - 323 DOCKET NUMBER 83773-3 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Phyllis Patrick - 293 Notice is hereby given that on the 30 day of NOTICE TO if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Brandy Lee - 10 NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect NOTICE TO NOTICE TO than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four of the Estate of ROBERT L CRAWFORD who died CREDITORS (4) months from the date of first publication as Oct 1, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the CREDITORS CREDITORS described in (1)(A); or NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox ESTATE OF LEON GEORGE HAYES (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- DOCKET NUMBER 83787-2 ESTATE OF BARBARA PAYNE MORGAN ESTATE OF WILLIAM E SHIPLEY date of death. This the 1 day of DECEMBER, The following described vehicles impounded/ resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day DOCKET NUMBER 83775-2 DOCKET NUMBER 83605-3 2020. repaired/towed will be sold at public and/or against his or her estate are required to file the of DECEMBER 2020, letters administration in Notice is hereby given that on the 30 day of Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of private auction in compliance with the Tennessee same with the Clerk and Master of the above respect of the Estate of LEON GEORGE HAYES NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect ESTATE OF NANCY ALICE VINEYARD Public Acts 1967, Chapter 240, house Bill 379. named Court on or before the earlier of the dates who died Jul 8, 2020, were issued the undersigned of the Estate of BARBARA PAYNE MORGAN who of the Estate of WILLIAM E SHIPLEY who died Jul The sale will be held at Volunteer Towing Vehicle prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of died Mar 27, 2020, were issued the undersigned 6, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Impoundment Lot located at 5906 Walden Street, be forever barred: Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, SAMUEL L FERGUSON; EXECUTOR Knoxville, Tennessee 37919. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first and non-resident, having claims, matured or of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons; resident Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, 130 STANLEY AVENUE These vehicles have been checked through publication of this notice if the creditor received an unmatured, against his or her estate are required and non-resident, having claims, matured or having claims, matured or unmatured, against his MARYVILLE, TN. 37803 the files of the Commissioner of Revenue, Title actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the unmatured, against his or her estate are required or her estate are required to file the same with the Section, Division of Motor Vehicles, Department (60) days before the date that is four (4) months above named court on or before the earlier of the to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or of Revenue, State of Tennessee. In appropriate from the date of this first publication; or dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims above named Court on or before the earlier of the before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or NOTICE TO cases, the vehicles have been checked in other (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor will be forever barred. dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: states and the owners and/or lienholders have received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first will be forever barred: (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first CREDITORS been notified by certified mail. In those instances if the creditor received the copy of the notice less publication of this notice if the creditor received an (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an where no vehicle identification/serial number or than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty ESTATE OF BETTY FRAKER WALKER (4) months from the date of first publication as (60) days before the date that is four (4) months actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months license number was available, this Public Notice in DOCKET NUMBER 83779-3 the newspaper will comply with the law. described in (1)(A); or from the date of this first publication; or (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; or Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor from the date of this first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor The failure of the owner/lienholder to exercise DECEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect their rights to reclaim any vehicle listed below, not date of death. This the 30 day of NOVEMBER, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors of the Estate of BETTY FRAKER WALKER who 2020. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less bearing a VIN/Serial number, shall be deemed a died Oct 1, 2020, were issued the undersigned waiver of all rights and title and authorization to ESTATE OF ROBERT L CRAWFORD than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery court sell said described vehicle(s). (4) months from the date of first publication as than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) KAREN described in (1)(A); or (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or and non-resident, having claims, matured or ROBNETT; EXECUTRIX 2476 PINEY GROVE (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s unmatured, against his or her estate are required 1) 05 INFINITI G35 JNKCV54E45M405245 CHURCH ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 date of death. This the 2 day of DECEMBER, (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 25 day of NOVEMBER, to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the 2) 02 FORD FOCUS 1FAFP38373W150250 2020. date of death. This the 30 day of NOVEMBER, 2020. above named Court on or before the earlier of the 3) 01 PONTIAC G.AM 1G2NW52E81C199863 2020. dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims 4) 07 CHEVY HHR 3GNDA23D77S533742 NOTICE TO ESTATE OF LEON GEORGE HAYES ESTATE OF WILLIAM E SHIPLEY will be forever barred: 5) 02 CHEVY MALIBU 1G1NE52J92M691558 ESTATE OF BARBARA PAYNE MORGAN (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first 6) 10 DODGE CHARGER 2B3CA3CV7AH177467 CREDITORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) publication of this notice if the creditor received an 7) 14 NISSAN VERSA 3N1CN7AP0EL843759 SANDRA KAYE HAYES; ADMINISTRATRIX PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ROBERT L SHIPLEY; CO-EXECUTOR actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty 8) 05 TOYOTA CAMRY 4T1BE30K95U419750 ESTATE OF CHRISTINE DOMOSLAY 2414 EDGEWOOD AVENUE PAUL RICHARD MORGAN; ATTORNEY 2710 BRUCE DRIVE 9) 06 CHEVY IMPALA 2G1WT58K069199594 DOCKET NUMBER 83710-3 (60) days before the date that is four (4) months KNOXVILLE, TN. 37917 AT LAW 6807 SHADY LANE GAINESVILLE, GA 30504 from the date of this first publication; or 10) 06 NISSAN 1N4AL11DX6C193709 Notice is hereby given that on the 24 day of KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 11) 14 LINCOLN MKZ 3LN6L2GK1ER830543 NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor JOEL A CANNON, JR. EDWARD M SHIPLEY; CO-EXECUTOR received an actual copy of the notice to creditors 12) 07 MITS. 4A3AL25F77E011219 of the Estate of CHRISTINE DOMOSLAY who died ATTORNEY AT LAW MATTHEW B FRERE ATTORNEY 75 THOMAS OVERBY DRIVE 13) 03 MAZDA PROTEGE JM1BJ225230107453 Sep 19, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the if the creditor received the copy of the notice less 2924 TAZEWELL PIKE, SUITE AT LAW 1001 E BROADWAY SPARTANBURG, GA 30277 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four 14) 04 MADZA 3 JM1BK123241196958 Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox F KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 LENOIR CITY, TN. 37771 15) 93 FORD 2FACP74WXPX124701 County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- (4) months from the date of first publication as SARAH R JOHNSON described in (1)(A); or 16) 14 HY ACCENT KMHCT4AE2EU755619 resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, ATTORNEY AT LAW against his or her estate are required to file the (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s NOTICE TO NOTICE TO 11907 KINGSTON. PIKE, SUITE 201 date of death. This the 1 day of DECEMBER, same with the Clerk and Master of the above KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE named Court on or before the earlier of the dates CREDITORS CREDITORS 2020. prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will ESTATE OF BETTY FRAKER WALKER The following described vehicles impounded/ be forever barred: ESTATE OF MAXINE C HEISER ESTATE OF MAVIS E PIERCE NOTICE TO repaired/towed will be sold at public and/or private (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first DOCKET NUMBER 83764-3 DOCKET NUMBER 83676-2 auction in compliance with the Tennessee Public publication of this notice if the creditor received an Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of Notice is hereby given that on the 30 day of PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) CREDITORS WILLIAM CHUCK WALKER; EXECUTOR Acts 1967, Chapter 240, House Bill 379. The sale actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect will be held at Jim’s Garage & Wrecker Service (60) days before the date that is four (4) months of the Estate of MAXINE C HEISER who died Sep of the Estate of MAVIS E PIERCE who died Sep ESTATE OF ANNE M SHIPLEY 3407 SOLWAY ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN. 37931 Vehicle Impoundment Lot located at 5906 Walden from the date of this first publication; or 28, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the 16, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the DOCKET NUMBER 83606-1 Street, Knoxville, TN 37919. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox Notice is hereby given that on the 25 day of JAMES T NORMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW These vehicles have been checked through received an actual County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect the files of the Commissioner of Revenue, Title copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, of the Estate of ANNE M SHIPLEY who died Jun 30 KENTUCKY AVENUE OAK RIDGE, TN. 37830 Section, Division of Motor Vehicles, Department received the copy of the notice less than sixty against his or her estate are required to file the against his or her estate are required to file the 13, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the of Revenue, State of Tennessee. In appropriate (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months same with the Clerk and Master of the above same with the Clerk and Master of the above Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox cases, the vehicles have been checked in other from the date of first publication as described in named Court on or before the earlier of the dates named Court on or before the earlier of the dates County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- states, and the owners and/or lienholders have (1)(A); or prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, NOTICE TO (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s be forever barred: be forever barred: against his or her estate are required to file the CREDITORS been notified by certified mail. In those instances date of death. This the 24 day of NOVEMBER, (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first same with the Clerk and Master of the above where no vehicle identification/serial number or 2020. publication of this notice if the creditor received an publication of this notice if the creditor received an named Court on or before the earlier of the dates license number was available, this Public Notice in ESTATE OF GORDON LESLIE WHITE the newspaper will comply with the law. ESTATE OF CHRISTINE DOMOSLAY actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will DOCKET NUMBER 83774-1 (60) days before the date that is four (4) months (60) days before the date that is four (4) months be forever barred: The failure of the owner/lienholder to exercise Notice is hereby given that on the 30 day their rights to reclaim any vehicle listed below PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) from the date of this first publication; or from the date of this first publication; or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first of NOVEMBER 2020, letters administration DIANA RICHMOND; EXECUTRIX (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor publication of this notice if the creditor received an not bearing a VIN/serial number shall be deemed in respect of the Estate of GORDON LESLIE a waiver of all rights and title and authorization 1517 LAPALOMA DRIVE received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty WHITE who died Oct 23, 2020, were issued KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (60) days before the date that is four (4) months to sell said vehicle. the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the 1) 10 TOYOTA COROLLA 2T1BU4EE0AC342290 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four from the date of this first publication; or Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All 2) 02 HONDA VAN 2HKRL18632H531910 DALLIS HOWARD ATTORNEY AT LAW (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of first publication as (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor persons, resident and· non-resident, having claims, 4820 OLD KINGSTON PIKE described in (1)(A); or described in (1)(A); or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors matured or unmatured, against his or her estate 3) 03 INFINITI G35 JNKCV51E13M33084 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s if the creditor received. the copy of the notice less are required to file the same with the Clerk and 4) 98 LINCOLN T-CAR ILNFM81W9WY638088 date of death. This the 25 day of NOVEMBER, date of death. This the 30 day of NOVEMBER, than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Master of the above named court on or before 5) 14 HONDA ACCORD 1HGCT2B8XEA004319 2020. 2020. (4) months from the date of first publication as the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) 6) 07 CHEVY IMPALA 2G1WB58K479406993 NOTICE TO ESTATE OF MAXINE C HEISER ESTATE OF MAVIS E PIERCE described in (1)(A); or otherwise their claims will be forever barred. 7) 03 MERCEDES E500 WDBUF70J53A163614 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first 8) 08 BMW 328I CREDITORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) JOHN L PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) STEPHEN date of death. This the 25 day of NOVEMBER, publication of this notice if the creditor received an WBAWR33588P154304 HEISER; EXECUTOR 2131 COPELAND DRIVE P AMOS; EXECUTOR 8726 FOXHALL 2020. 9) 04 TOYOTA RAV4 JTEHD20V740031813 ESTATE OF VANDA MARIE EARLES actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty POWELL, TN. 37849 TERRACE FAIRFAX STATION, VA 22039 (60) days before the date that is four (4) months 10) 01 HONDA CIVIC 1HGEM22971L027859 DOCKET NUMBER 83782-3 ESTATE OF ANNE M SHIPLEY 11) 01 NSSAN X-TERRA 5N1ED28T21C556553 Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of from the date of this first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 12) 03 DODGE VAN 2D4GP44L83R210591 DECEMBER 2020, letters administration in respect NOTICE TO NOTICE TO PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 13) 19 NSSAN SENTRA 3N1AB7AP7KY306630 of the Estate of VANDA MARIE EARLES who died received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ROBERT L SHIPLEY; CO-EXECUTOR if the creditor received the copy of the notice less 14) 00 CHEVY S-10 1GCCS14W9Y8105354 Oct 12, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the CREDITORS CREDITORS 2710 BRUCE DRIVE 15) 03 CHEVY T-BLAZER 1GNDT13S032225370 Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four GAINESVILLE, GA. 30504 (4) months from the date of first publication as 16) 10 NISSAN VERSA 3N1BC1AP2AL376756 County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- ESTATE OF GEORGE HOWARD MAPLES ESTATE OF NORMA JEAN PURVIS 17) 11 NISSAN ALTIMA 1N4AL2AP3BC120983 resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, DOCKET NUMBER 83231-1 DOCKET NUMBER 83771-1 described in (1)(A); or EDWARD M SHIPLEY; CO-EXECUTOR (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s 18) 00 JEEP CHEROKEE 1J4GW48SXYC281772 against his or her estate are required to file the Notice is hereby given that on the 30 day of Notice is hereby given that on the 30 day of 75 THOMAS OVERBY DRIVE 19) 08 NISSAN ALTIMA 1N4AL21E78N405312 same with the Clerk and Master of the above NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect NOVEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect date of death. This the 30 day of NOVEMBER, SPARTANBURG, GA. 30277 2020. 20) 98 FORD EXPEDITION named court on or before the earlier of the dates of the Estate of GEORGE HOWARD MAPLES who of the Estate of NORMA JEAN PURVIS who died 1FMRU17LXWLB83265 prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will died Jan 11, 2020, were issued the undersigned Jul 24, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the SARAH R JOHNSON ESTATE OF GORDON LESLIE WHITE 21) 11 HY SONATA 5NPEB4AC5BH182395 be forever barred. by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox ATTORNEY AT LAW (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- 22) 00 NISSAN ALTIMA 1N4DL01D7YC117925 11907 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 201 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 23) 12 FREIGHTLINER 1FUJGLBGOCSBN5955 publication of this notice if the creditor received an and non-resident, having claims, matured or resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty unmatured, against his or her estate are required against his or her estate are required to file the LESLIE PAMELA RADFORD; (60) days before the date that is four (4) months to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the same with the Clerk and Master of the above ADMINISTRATRIX from the date of this first publication; or above named Court on or before the earlier of the named Court on or before the earlier of the dates 1488 BRANCHFIELD ROAD NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE TO KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will SALE DATE 12/21/20 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors will be forever barred: be forever barred: CREDITORS TOM R RAMSEY, III 7120 ASHEVILLE HWY if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first KNOXVILLE TN 37924 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four publication of this notice if the creditor received an publication of this notice if the creditor received an ESTATE OF VIRGINIA LEONA THORNBURG ATTORNEY AT LAW (4) months from the date of first publication as actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty DOCKET NUMBER 83737-3 550 W MAIN STREET, SUITE 310 described in (1)(A); or (60) days before the date that is four (4) months (60) days before the date that is four (4) months Notice is hereby given that on the 30 day KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 06 SILVERADO 1GCEC19T86E138025 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s from the date of this first publication; or from the date of this first publication; or of NOVEMBER 2020, letters administration 00 MITSUBISHI JA4MT31HOYP010927 date of death. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor in respect of the Estate of VIRGINIA LEONA CORRECT CRAFT BOAT received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors THORNBURG who died Sep 18, 2020, were issued JH2PC213X4M504538 This the 2 day of DECEMBER, 2020. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less if the creditor received the copy of the notice less the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the 12 DODGE 2C3CDYAG6CH106534 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All 04 HONDA JH2PC213X4M504538 ESTATE OF VANDA MARIE EARLES (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of first publication as persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, MISC. NOTICES described in (1) (A); or described in (1)(A); or matured or unmatured, against his or her estate PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s are required to file the same with the Clerk and PUBLIC NOTICE LAUREN EARLES; CO-ADMINISTRATOR date of death. This the 30 day of NOVEMBER, date of death. This the 30 day of NOVEMBER, Master of the above named court on or before LEGAL SECTION 94 1100 BUCKTHORN DRIVE 2020. 2020. the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) Application for title: KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 otherwise their claims will be forever barred. Knox County will receive bids for the following WILLIAM LYNN WEAVER hereby serves ESTATE OF GEORGE HOWARD MAPLES ESTATE OF NORMA JEAN PURVIS (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first items & services: notice that he/she intends to apply for a title COLBY EARLES; CO-ADMINISTRATOR publication of this notice if the creditor received an RFP 2997, Drug Testing Services, due 1-14- on a vehicle described as follows: 1987 FORD 4427 TOWNHOUSE WAY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) JOHN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty 21; F150, Vehicle Identification Number VIN# KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 A MAPLES; EXECUTOR 6235 MAPLES JIMMIE E PURVIS; EXECUTOR (60) days before the date that is four (4) months Bid 3012, Playground Equipment, due 1-11-21 1FTEF14Y4HKA56954. Any and all parties For additional information call 865-215-5777, holding an interest in said vehicle must contact stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North WILLIAM LYNN WEAVER by certified mail, return Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, receipt requested, within ten (10) business days You can reserve your legal or public notice by emailing Lisa at or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/ of the date of this publication to 113 WIDOW procurement. To bid on Knox County surplus NEWMAN LN, KNOXVILLE, TN 37924, Published [email protected] or calling (865) 686-9970. items, go to www.govdeals.com. in The Knoxville Focus Monday, DEC 7, 2020. PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus December 7, 2020 Overcoming Traveling historic Norris Freeway The highway runs from Rocky Top Built in 1934 as (Lake City) to Halls Crossroads and, a military and a m o n g industrial access Division other highway Norris This past year do. He was tempt- A Day Away land- Freeway begins we have seen ed in every way yet marks, in Halls and clearly the many was without sin. cross- ends in Rocky demonstrations Every sin we have es TVA’s Top. The City of of division in this ever done or will Norris Norris and others country. We have do was paid for on D a m , want the route seen political, the cross. Jesus t h e to be recognized racial, and COVID- By Mark paid for every sin, agen- nationally as a 19 division (masks Brackney, including racism. cy’s first “Scenic Byway.” or no masks). We Minister of the We have access By Mike Steely hydro- have seen pro- Arlington Church to a bigger reality electric tests, shootings, of Christ than we could ever produc- workers who worked on the dam. continue across the Pike or take the social media come up with. The er. But Norris Freeway is more than It was a planned community that Norris Road to the City of Norris. fights, hurtful Spirit now dwells just a road that did not exist before became a model for others through- If you proceed along Norris Free- words and actions all over in us and a sign of that the 1930s and much more than just out the nation. The town was sold to way you come to the area of Norris the place. So many things spirit is the mutual love we an access way to the dam. private owners in 1948. Dam, with a state park featuring are dividing us. should have for each other Bet you didn’t know that the road Knox County Commissioner hiking trails in the hills and along the The lack of unity in the (I John 3:16-24). Ephesians was originally planned to be a rail- Charles Busler, who represents part waters of Clinch River. There’s also a world should be expected tells us how those who trust road. When the federal govern- of the area along the route, said the historic water mill, a museum, barn, due to sin in this world. But in Jesus are to live. Through ment found that too expensive and original highway had several cattle and visitor’s center. Norris Dam the lack of love and unity the gospel we are rescued. impractical the road was built. Today crossings including one that still State Park has two campgrounds, in the body of Christ is a Because of the gospel we the road is a busy Knox County route exists in Halls beneath the road. the largest of which is across the different thing, especially are reconciled and with the that starts at Maynardville Highway Busler said the old tunnel can be dam toward Rocky Top (Lake City), when it comes to dealing gospel we are rebuilt (Ephe- in Halls and follows gentle hills all walked through if you know where where the freeway crosses under with racism. The problem sians 2:11-22). the way to Norris Lake. it begins. I-75 and ends. of racism is truly not a polit- The passage in Ephe- A long running effort by the city The Norris Project inaugurated Much of the original Norris Free- ical problem, it is a spiritu- sians talks about a wall of of Norris and various stakeholders one of President Roosevelt’s most way is relatively intact, but develop- al problem. We can’t tackle hostility that existed which is to have the route designated as ambitious New Deal programs. In ment pressures increasingly threat- the problem through soci- is talking about the barrier the Norris Freeway Scenic Byway. addition to the dam, the generously en it. The Tennessee State Histor- ological, political, or moral in the temple of God. Jews The idea has been submitted to funded TVA agency created a state ic Preservation Office has deter- means, but through spiri- and Gentiles lined up to the federal government and already park and a planned community. mined that 18.9 miles of the origi- tual means. This is a sin walk into the temple. They approved by the state, complete The road heads northwest from nal 21-mile Norris Freeway is eligible problem, not a skin prob- were quizzed as to their with a historic marker in Knoxville. Halls, past the large Walmart center. for the National Register of Historic lem. Thankfully, there is a ethnicity and the Gentiles The application for the designa- Old Andersonville Pike enters the Place and proponents of the desig- solution to the sin problem. couldn’t come in. They had tion was presented by Scott Hack- route just beyond the Cedar Ridge nation are awaiting final approval. For the Christ follower, to stay in the court of the ler, Norris city manager, along with Baptist Church and we believe the word of God Gentiles. Imagine today if photos and information supplied by crosses Bull Run lacks nothing, and that it before you walked into a Michael Carberry of the Norris Plan- Creek. Just beyond should impact our lives. worship assembly, you had ning Commission. Carberry, accord- there to the north The gospel can take dark- to be quizzed on your ethnic- ing to Hackler, provided most of it passes through ness and make it light. It ity. The Jews had labels for the effort to recruit stakeholders. Hobert Gap and then can take wrong and extend the Gentiles: uncircumcised Among those are Senator Lamar intersects with Rac- grace and forgiveness. The heathens. They were con- Alexander, Lt. Governor Randy coon Valley Road. gospel has the ultimate sidered excluded from citi- McNally, Representative Dennis Further on it power to change the world. zenship in Israel because Powers, the governments of Ander- passes Fairview The kingdom of God is here, of their bloodline. They were son, Campbell and Knox counties, School and on to it is real, and it is powerful. unworthy and treated with- the City of Rocky Top, Norris Dam the Clayton Industry You and I can make a dif- out hope. You know what State Park, TVA, Anderson County plant. When Norris ference here and now. We this sounds like? Racism. Tourism, the Museum of Appalachia Freeway intersects can change the world with It was awful and God saw it and the Coal Mining Museum. with Andersonville the gospel of Jesus Christ. and he demanded change The town of Norris is the lead in Pike the road passes But before we can get other because this was not the the effort and is awaiting a decision by the Museum of relationships in this world heart of God. by the federal government. The town Appalachia and East right, we need to get our Paul says there is hope. was built to house construction Norris Road. You can relationship with God right. “But now…you have been A good place to start is united with Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2. In this chap- You have been brought near ter we read about the Gen- through the blood of Christ. tiles. If you are not a Jew, There is no longer a barrier service directory you are a Gentile. Both Gen- between people. Sin made tiles and Jews were given us far away but we have ALTERATIONS ELECTRICIAN access to God and thus been brought near through JOANNE’S ALTERATIONS Call or email Ruthie at unity due to the gospel. God the gospel. Let us repent PANTS HEMMING $5, 865-254-3498 or saw man, created man in of the barriers and walls SPECIALIZING IN JEANS. [email protected] to his image with dignity and we continue to erect after CALL 579-2254 OR 438-5614 worth, but man sinned. God Jesus knocked it down. Let place your Classified or Service had a rescue plan in place us strive for peace and live CHILD CARE Directory ad! and that is Jesus. Jesus did in unity. something we could never RCS R CR METAL WORK PAINTING 1411 Exeter Ave, Knoxville FENCING 865 63-8223 classifieds Day Shift 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Night Shift 4:30 pm - 12 midnight FENCING & REPAIR, YOU BUY GOD’S PLACE TREASURES HEALTH IT-WE INSTALL IT, LICENSED AND INSURED, 865-604-6911 THRIFT STORE INSURANCE/ CLEANING 6119 Chapman Hwy MEDICARE Furniture, glassware, clothing & more FENCE BUILDER KATHY’S HOUSE CLEANING, NEW BUILDS OR REPAIRS Variety of clothing $1 each FRUSTRATED! QUALITY, SAFETY, HONESTY, INTEGRITY DEPENDABLE, REASONABLE “OUR PRIORITY” Friday Special: Adult clothes $2 a bag GAPS IN COVERAGE! RATES, FREE ESTIMATES, INSURED & BONDED Proceeds help feed homeless. CALL FOR SOLUTIONS 865-343-1474 FREE ESTIMATES M-F 10am-5:30pm 865-314-2010 CALL OR TEXT 865-888-1241 Mgr Vicki 604-8077 DRY CLEANING FOR SALE BY FOR RENT FLORIST PAINTING SMOKY OWNER MOUNTAIN POWELL FLORIST AND PAINTING- INTERIOR- GIFTS 865-947-6105 DRY CLEANERS EXTERIOR POWELLFLORISTKNOXVILLE. & LAUNDRY Lic. & Ins. 30 Yrs. Exp. NET 7052 Maynardville Pike Free Estimates 865-573-2199 Knoxville, TN 37918 Professional Painters GUTTER WORK ROOFING I SELL 20 TO 30 VEHICLES 865-922-6677 A MONTH. LET ME HELP GUTTER CLEANING, ROOF REPAIRS, YOU WITH A VEHICLE. CALL WANTED ELDER CARE INSTALLATION OF 5 INCH AND METAL:SHINGLE:RUBBER, CHARLES 865-454-5478. WAC, REPAIR OF FASCIA BOARD ROOF COATING: FREE PAYMENT ONLY $280 MONTH, IN NEED OF EXPERIENCED CLOSE TO HOME ELDERLY 936-5907 ESTIMATES, 865-705-7069 LOCATED ON KINGSTON PIKE. CAREGIVER / HOUSEKEEPER, CARE. 24-HOUR CARE IN ...... 1 DAY PER WEEK. PRIVATE HOME. RN WITH 30 LEAVE MESSAGE. YRS EXPERIENCE. EXCELLENT HANDYMAN WINDOWS 7/10, MICROSOFT 865-200-7235 REFERENCES. OFFICE 7, MOST DESKTOPS & 865-335-6337 LAPTOPS $100 - $125, WE DO ...... COMPUTER REPAIR $65, CALL JAMES 865-237-6993 ELDER CARE. CAREGIVER FOR ...... THE ELDERLY, HOUSEKEEPING, 2 LOTS IN FT SUMPTER 32 YRS EXP, DAYS OR NIGHTS, COMMUNITY CEMETERY, EXCELLENT REFERENCES, $1,300 FOR BOTH, 865-922- KNOX/S KNOX/SEYMOUR, 2833 OR 865-803-5026 865-280-0896