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Carroll County News-Leader Public Notices, January 21, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF
CARROLL COUNTY, TENNESSEE
BOBBY RICKETTS and
BEVERLY RICKETTS,
Plaintiffs,
V.
MAE JEAN HOLLAND
Defendant.
No. 2025-CV-208
ORDER GRANTING MOTION
FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
It appearing to the Court for the affidavit filed in this cause that the whereabouts of the Defendant, Mae Jean Holland, are presently unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry, so that ordinary process cannot be served upon her. Therefore, this Order of Publication should be published in the Carroll County News-Leader newspaper located in Huntingdon, Carroll County, Tennessee, as the best possible notice to the Defendant under the circumstances.
Defendant, Mae Jean Holland, is hereby required to appear and file an Answer with the Clerk and Master of the Carroll County Chancery Court, 99 Court Square, Huntingdon, Tennessee, 38344 or otherwise defend against the Complaint to Quiet Title Pursuant on property previously owned by Mae Jean Holland located at 245 Miller Road, Huntingdon, Tennessee 38344 and to serve an answer to said Complaint by March 6, 2026, which is (30) days from the last day of publication of this notice, and send a copy of said Answer to Katherine N. Phillips, attorney for Plaintiffs in this cause, whose address is 46 S. Main Street, Suite 2, Lexington, Tennessee, 38351
If there is no answer, a hearing on Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgement shall be heard on March 17, 2026. Failure to answer or appear may result in granting a Default Judgement to the Plaintiff.
Entered this the 8th day of January, 2026.
VICKI H. HOOVER,
CHANCELLOR
Approved for entry by:
PHILLIPS & PHILLIPS, PLLC
Katherine N. Phillips (#036757)
Attorney For Respondent,
Katelynn Richardson
45 S. Main Street,
Suite 2
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 249-5246
katie@phillipsandphillips.law
1/14, 21, 28-02/04
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Board of Directors of Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council will hold a Board meeting on Friday, January 23, 2026 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be physically held at the Northwest TN Head Start/Early Head Start Central Office located at 938C Walnut Avenue W., McKenzie, TN and held in person only.
01/21
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PUBLIC AUCTION
HIGHEST BIDDER: 2004 FORD F-250 VIN# 1FTNW21P64EB92870 on February 6th, 2026 at 10 a.m. at West End Garage 341 Mebanewood Drive, Huntingdon, TN 38344. Cash only/Seller reserves all rights.
01/21
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PUBLIC AUCTION
HIGHEST BIDDER: 2005 Toyota Prius VIN# JTDKB20U153107257 on February 6th, 2026 at 10 a.m. at West End Garage 341 Mebanewood Drive, Huntingdon, TN 38344. Cash only/Seller reserves all rights.
01/21
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 11, 2022, executed by Sarah Heyduck, single woman, to Kent Jones Law Firm as Trustee, for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Wolfe Financial Inc., its successors and assigns, and appearing of record on January 12, 2022, in the Register’s Office of Carroll County, Tennessee, at Trust Deed Book 714, Page 198, and Instrument Number 191966.
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Planet Home Lending, LLC, the party entitled to enforce said security interest; and having appointed Clear Recon LLC, the undersigned, as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or being filed for record in the Register’s Office of Carroll County, Tennessee, with all of the rights, powers, and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, and that the undersigned, Clear Recon LLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on February 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM, local time, at the Carroll County Courthouse, 99 Court Square, located in Huntingdon, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, paid at the conclusion of the sale, the following described property situated in Carroll County, to wit:
The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Carroll, State of Tennessee, and is described as follows:
BEING WITH THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF Huntingdon, Tennessee, and BEGINNING at a stake in the west margin of Myrtle Drive, same being the northeast corner of Lot No. 12, the Pritchard lot, runs thence South 81 1/4 deg. West with the north line of Pritchard lot 149 1/2 feet to a stake, thence north 2 1/2 deg. East 122 feet to a stake, the southwest corner of Lot No. 26; thence south 87 1/2 deg. East with the south line of Lot #26, 144 feet to a stake in the west line of Myrtle Drive, thence south about 2 1/2 deg. East 97 feet to the point of BEGINNING, being Lot No. 22 in the Joe F. Vickers Subdivision No. 2.
Being known as 333 MYRTLE DRIVE, HUNTINGDON, TN 38344.
The above description is the same as in the previous deed of record.
For source of title, see Warranty Deed Book 402, page 471, Register’s Office of Carroll County, Tennessee. Map 073-D, Group D, Parcel 012.00, Assessor of Property’s Office for Carroll County, Tennessee.
Parcel ID: 073D D 00200 000353
Commonly known as 333 Myrtle Dr Huntingdon, TN 38344
The street address and parcel number(s) of the above described property are believed to be correct; however, such references are not a part of the legal description of the property sold herein, and, in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control
This sale is subject to tenant(s)/occupant(s) rights in possession.
This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: Sarah Heyduck.
Notice of Sale Published On-line at HTTPS://BetterChoiceNotices.com
If the United States or the State of Tennessee have any liens or claimed lien(s) on the Property, and are named herein as interested parties, timely notice has been given to the applicable governmental entity, and the sale will be subject to any applicable rights of redemption held by the entity as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425 and/or Tennessee Code § 67-1-1433.
All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good; however, the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.
The transfer shall be AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS, and without warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the condition of the Property and the improvements located thereon, including merchantability or fitness for particular purpose. Trustee shall make no covenant of seisin or warranty of title, express or implied, and will sell and convey the subject real property by Substitute Trustee’s Deed only.
The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.
This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time.
THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Clear Recon LLC
Substitute Trustee
651 East 4th Street Suite 200
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403
Phone: (877) 319-8840
File No: 1714-232A
Newspaper: Carroll County News
Publication Dates:
1/21/2026, 1/28/2026
01/21, 28
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PUBLIC AUCTION
2009 CHEV IMP VIN #2G1WT57N991271634, 2006 CHRY TWN VIN#1A4GP44R56B568570, 2017 FORD FUS VIN#3FA6POG77HR219242, 2000 CHEV BZR VIN#1GNCS13W3Y2355233, AT R&R TOWING LLC 21380 EAST MAIN ST, HUNTINGDON, TN 38344 ON FEB 6, 2026 AT 9AM. CASH BIDS ONLY.
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