Carroll County News-Leader Public Notices, January 7, 2026

PUBLICATION NOTICE

TO: RACHEL THOMAS

PENDING IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CARROLL COUNTY, TENNESSEE

IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR CARROLL COUNTY, TENNESSEE

IN RE: CHRISTOPHER RAY SMOTHERS, dob January 23, 2012

A Minor Child Under the Age of Eighteen (18) Years

RONNIE FORREST and wife, 

MARGARET FORREST,

Petitioners,

And

KEVIN SMOTHERS,

Co-Petitioner,

Vs.

RACHEL THOMAS,

Respondent.

DOCKET NO. 25-AA-230

In this cause, it appearing from the Petitioners’ pleading, which is sworn to, that the residence of Respondent, Rachel Thomas, is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry or he is a nonresident of Tennessee.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT publication be made for four (4) consecutive weeks as required by law in the Carroll News Leader, a newspaper of general circulation published in Carroll County, Tennessee, notifying Respondent, Rachel Thomas, to serve upon Petitioners’ attorney, Steven L. West, WEST & WEST ATTORNEYS, 19765 E. Main Street, Huntingdon, Tennessee 38344, and the Clerk of this Court, an Answer to the Petition for Adoption and Termination of Parental Rights filed against him in this action within thirty (30) days from the date of last publication which will be January 7, 2026, or a judgment by default will be entered on February 17, 2026, and the action set for hearing ex parte as to her.

Dated this the 5th day of December, 2025

Kenneth Todd, 

Clerk and Master

Carroll County Chancery Court

Steven L. West

WEST & WEST ATTORNEYS

19765 E. Main Street

Huntingdon, TN  38344

(731) 986-5551

12/17, 24, 31-01/07

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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 August 16, 2022, executed by JOSHUA W. WILLIAMS AND SAVANNAH B. WILLIAMS, Husband and Wife, to Charles E. Tonkin II, as Trustee for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE INVESTORS GROUP, its successors and assigns, recorded on August 16, 2022 in Book 722, Page 634, in Instrument Number: 195511, in the Register of Deeds Office for Carroll County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made; and

WHEREAS, PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, hereinafter "Creditor", the party entitled to enforce said security interest, having appointed Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, or its agent, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee, will, on January 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time, at the Carroll County Courthouse, 99 Court Square, Huntingdon, TN 38344, in Carroll County, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the Substitute Trustee.  The property to be sold is described as follows:

LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE 11TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF CARROLL COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND FURTHER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF HUNTINGDON AND FURTHER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

LOT 20: BEGINNING AT A STAKE, THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 18; RUNS THENCE NORTH 04 '/2 DEGREES EAST, 89 FEET TO A STAKE, THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 21; THENCE SOUTH 88 1/2 DEGREES EAST WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 21, 140 2/3 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE WEST MARGIN OF SPRING STREET; THENCE SOUTH 01 3/4 DEGREES WEST WITH THE WEST MARGIN OF SPRING STREET, 98 FEET TO A STAKE, THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 19; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES WEST, 144 1/2 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 13,323 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO THE EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, AND SETBACK LINES FOR JOE F. VICKERS SUBDIVISION NO. 2, A PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 003, PAGE 003; PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 144-A IN THE REGISTER'S OFFICE OF CARROLL COUNTY, TENNESSEE.
THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOSHUA W. WILLIAMS AND WIFE, SAVANNAH B. WILLIAMS BY DEED FROM BARRY JORDAN AND WIFE, GINA JORDAN DATED THE 16TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2022 AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 406, PAGE 54 IN THE REGISTER'S OFFICE OF CARROLL COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

Commonly known as: 325 SPRING STREET HUNTINGDON, TN 38344 

Parcel number(s): 073D D 026.00 000

In the event of a discrepancy between the legal description, the street address, and/or the parcel number(s), the legal description shall control. 

The sale is subject to the following: tenant(s)/occupant(s) rights in possession, if any; all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any state or federal governmental agency; any prior liens or encumbrances; any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the property might disclose. Additionally, the following parties might claim an interest in the property: JOSHUA W WILLIAMS AND SAVANNAH B WILLIAMS.

If the United States, the State of Tennessee, or any agency thereof have any liens on the property and are named herein as interested parties, timely notice has been given to them in accordance with applicable law, and the sale will be subject to any applicable rights of redemption held by such entities, as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425 and/or T.C.A. § 67-1-1433.

The property will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to the condition of the property or any improvements thereon, including but not limited to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.  The Substitute Trustee makes no covenant of seisin or warranty of title, express or implied, and will only convey the property by Substitute Trustee’s Deed.  Except as noted above, all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and exemption are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust.

The sale held pursuant to this notice is subject to the express reservation that it may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time.  If the sale is rescinded for any reason, the purchaser shall only be entitled to a refund of funds tendered to purchase the subject property, and shall have no further or other recourse against Creditor, the Substitute Trustee, or their successor(s), assign(s), agent(s), and attorney(s).  The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another day, time, and place certain, without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above.  Notice of such adjournment will also be mailed to interested parties when required by applicable law.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, 

Crane & Partners, PLLC

Attn: TN Foreclosure

13010 Morris Rd, Ste 450

Alpharetta, GA 30004

(423) 498-7400

tnfc@raslg.com

Please reference file number 25-343215 when contacting our office.  

Investors website: https://www.rascranesalesinfo.com and https://www.BetterChoiceNotices.com

THIS OFFICE MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

12/24, 31-01/07/2026

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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 December 19, 2014, executed by Shirley O Noah AKA Shirley Noah, as single person, to Old Republic Title as Trustee, for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Crescent Mortgage Company, its successors and assigns, and appearing of record on January 16, 2015, in the Register’s Office of Carroll County, Tennessee, at Trust Deed Book 639, Page 735, and Instrument Number 158593.

WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to EverBank, N.A., 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 January 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM, local time, at the East Court House Door of 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:

BEGINNING at an PK Nail set in the center of Bluebird Lane, said point being the southwest corner of the Jovone Galloway property as recorded in Deed Book 294, Page 64 and being the northwest corner of the Shirley Noah Property as recorded in Deed Book 291, Page 632 of which the herein described property is a portion of; runs thence with the south line of the Galloway property North 89 degrees 25 minutes 22 seconds East passing an iron pin found at 19.70 feet and continuing for a total distance of 590.70 feet to an iron pin set (all iron pins set are 54 inch x 18 inch rebar w/ID Cap stamped Surveying Services); runs thence with new division lines through the Noah property South 00 degrees 34 minutes 38 seconds East 150.21 feet to an iron pin set; runs thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 22 seconds West 510.65 feet to an iron pin set; runs thence South 47 degrees 05 minutes 15 seconds West 51.33 feet to an iron pin set in the center of Bluebird Lane; runs thence with the center of Bluebird Lane North 13 degrees 24 minutes 51 seconds West 189.51 feet to the Point of Beginning; containing 86948.03 square feet or 2.00 acres as surveyed by Surveying Services, Inc., 41 Heritage Square, Jackson, Tennessee 38305 (731-664-0807). This property is subject to the right of way along Bluebird Lane.

This property is subject to a 15 foot Ingress/Egress Easement described as follows:

Beginning at an PK Nail set in the center of Bluebird Lane, said point being the southwest corner of the above described property; runs thence with the center of Bluebird Lane North 13 degrees 24 minutes 51 seconds West 16.51 feet to the true point of beginning; runs the North 56 degrees 42 minutes 42 seconds East 42.64 feet; runs thence North 75 degrees 34 minutes 50 seconds East 111.73 feet; runs thence South 56 degrees 29 minutes 28 seconds East 23.03 feet; runs thence South 34 degrees 08 minutes 45 seconds East 22.07 feet to a point in the South line of aforementioned property. Said Easement being 7.5 feet on both sides of the described centerline.

The above described property being a portion of the Shirley Noah property as recorded in Deed Book 291, Page 632 in the Register’s Office of Carroll County, Tennessee.

Parcel ID: 106 00224 000000

Commonly known as 450 Bluebird Ln 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: Shirley O Noah AKA Shirley Noah; Estate/Heir(s) of Shirley O Noah; Terry Lee Noah, Hope Lynn Noah Hendricks, Mark Daniel Noah, Lisa Rene Noah Sucanick and Trina Marie Noah.

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: 1154-213A

Newspaper: Carroll County News

Publication Dates: 

12/31/2025, 1/7/2026

12/31-01/07/2026

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ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTICE

OF MEETING SCHEDULES

This annual public notice of meeting schedules of various public bodies of the Town of Huntingdon is published pursuant to Section 1-1407 (1) of the Huntingdon Municipal Code.  Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are in the Council Room of the Huntingdon City Hall, 19810 Main Street East, Huntingdon, TN.  This facility is accessible to disabled persons.

TOWN COUNCIL:  Meets regularly at 5:15 P.M., on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD:  Meets regularly at 8:00 A.M. on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

HOUSING AUTHORITY:  Meets regularly at 10:00 A.M. on the 2nd Friday of each month at the Housing Authority Office on Hillcourt Circle.

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE:   Meets in called sessions as needed.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION:  Meets regularly at 11:30 A.M. on the 2nd Monday of each month.

RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:  Meets in called sessions as needed.

HUNTINGDON HISTORICAL COUNCIL:   Meets in called sessions as needed.

HUNTINGDON BEER BOARD:  Meets only in called, publicly advertised, sessions as needed.

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:  Meets only in called, publicly advertised, sessions as needed.

UNIFIED BOARD OF CODES ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS:  Meets only in called, publicly advertised, sessions as needed.

ADULT-ORIENTED ESTABLISHMENT/MASSAGE REGISTRATION BOARD:  Meets only in called, publicly advertised, sessions as needed.

Public notice will be given of any change in the regular meeting times or places of these bodies during the year of 2026.  If there are any questions concerning the meetings of these bodies, please feel free to contact our office at 731-986-2900.

Kim Carter

Recorder

01/07

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TOWN OF HUNTINGDON

Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Section 13-7-203, notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Huntingdon Town Council on Tuesday, the 27th day of January, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. at Huntingdon Town Hall.  

The hearing is to receive public input for a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to create regulations governing Specialty Smoke and Vape Shops.  Full copies of the proposed amendment may be viewed in Huntingdon Town Hall during normal business hours.  All interested persons are invited to attend and comment.

Kim Carter

Town Recorder

01/07

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PUBLIC AUCTION

HIGHEST BIDDER: 2025 FUD Trailer VIN# 3F9F1AA22SM066100 on Friday January 23rd, 2026 at 10 a.m. at West End Garage 341 Mebanewood Drive, Huntingdon, TN 38344. Cash ONLY/Seller reserves all rights.

01/07/2026