| Details | Type | Preview | Publication Date(s) |
| View | | IN THE SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE ENVIRONMENTAL COURT THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT MEMPHIS Civil Warrant No. 25400434 CENTER CITY COMMISSION D/B/A DOWNTOWN MEMPHIS COMMISSION, Plaintiff, v. 397 S. Front Street, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee 38103, Parcel ID 002095 00003, Defendant. Order for Publication Hearing Date: October 23, 2025 Hearing Time: 1:30 p.m. Hearing Location: 201 Poplar, Memphis, TN In this cause a summons has been sued out under T.C.A. 13-6-106, for abatement of a public nuisance. Plaintiff has asserted that 397 S. Front Street, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee 38103, Parcel ID No. 002095 00003 is a public nuisance and has requested an Order of Compliance from this Court. All owners and interested parties shall be put on notice, in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. §13-6-106(c) in pertinent part that, the filing of a petition shall “(1) Create a receiver’s lien that secures an undetermined amount until the court establishes the amount. . .; (2) Act as a bar of any transfer of title of the subject parcel or of any interests pertaining to such subject parcel, including, but not limited to, transfers by foreclosure, transfers or creation of lien interests in the subject parcel, or otherwise, from the date of the filing until the petition is dismissed or until specific orders of the court authorizing a transfer of title, if the petition has attached a certificate of public nuisance issued pursuant to subsection (a); and (3) Authorize the municipal corporation, in its discretion, to access the subject parcel for boarding, securing, and maintaining the subject parcel at any time if it has been determined by the court that the owner has failed to do so. Any costs incurred by the municipal corporation shall be charged to the owner. Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-6-106(c). IT IS ORDERED that a copy of this order be published one time in the Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 13-6-106. Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date: September 30, 2025 A True Copy-Attest: TAMARA A. SAWYER, Clerk By: __________________ Deputy Clerk/ Manager By: Barlow & Schaffzin, PLC Steve Barlow, (901) 605-8209, steve@barlowschaffzin.com Daniel Schaffzin, (215) 380-0969; dschaffzin@gmail.com Attorneys for Plaintiff Oct. 8, 2025 Cd110769 ... more | |
| View | | THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE DOCKET NO. BB0889 IN RE THE MATTER OF: JOSHUA MONTEZ HALL D.O.B. 10/25/2010 JULIAN MORMAN D.O.B. 6/16/2016 Children under eighteen years ORDER ON MOTION FOR PUBLICATION This cause came to be heard August 8, 2025, by the Honorable Sheldon Y. McCall, Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee the Attorney for father of Joshua Montez Hall, James Hall, Lujaclyn Richardson, Esq. DCS Attorney, Evan Williams, Esq, the guardian ad litem, S. Rochelle McCrackin, Esq., the maternal uncle, Elton Morman, and the maternal grandmother, Regina Morman were before the Court, and upon statements of counsel and review of the record, the Magistrate finds that Maternal Grandmother Regina Mormon’s Oral Request and Motion for Publication on Mother Recina LaShae Mormon shall be granted. 1. That Maternal Grandmother is the Petitioner in this matter. 2. This is the third setting for Mother Recina LaShae Mormon to appear and Mother’s whereabouts are still unknown and was last seen in Memphis, Tennessee and Olive Branch Mississippi. 3. Petitioner has made diligent search and inquiry into the whereabouts of Mother Recina LaShae Mormon as reflected in Petitioner’s testimony in court, yet the whereabouts of said Respondent remain unknown and cannot be ascertained with reasonable diligence. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED 1. That publication shall be issued on Recina LaShae Mormon by the Daily News, a publication in Memphis, Tennessee and publication in Olive Branch. 2. For other general relief as the Court deems necessary. 3. This matter is set for November 14, 2025, at 9:00am for status. Signed this 9th day of September, 2025 Submitted for Approval by: HONORABLE SHELDON Y. MCCALL Magistrate, Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County S. Rochelle McCrackin, Esq. 28392 254 Court Ave. Memphis, TN 38103 attorneymccrackin@fidelitylaw.world Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 Cd110761 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR033965 In Re the Matter of: Donald S. Jackson Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of Oct., 2025, Letters of Administration in respect of Donald S. Jackson, who died Sept. 5, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This 6th day of Oct., 2025. Bridget Jackson Administrator(s) Attorney for the Estate: Raymond Bailey Vega Oct. 8, 15, 2025 Cd110756 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR033780 In Re the Matter of: Jo Ann Perry Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of Oct., 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect of Jo Ann Perry, who died June 28, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This 6th day of Oct., 2025. Margo Edwards Executor Attorney for the Estate: Wilson Wages Oct. 8, 15, 2025 Cd110755 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR033851 In Re the Matter of: Lynn Petty Friedman Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of Oct., 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect of Lynn Petty Friedman, who died Sept. 9, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This 3rd day of Oct., 2025. John Bynum Cobb III Executor Attorney for the Estate: Kevin C. Cox Oct. 8, 15, 2025 Cd110754 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR033967 In Re the Matter of: Edward H. Chapman Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of Oct., 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect of Edward H. Chapman, who died Sept. 23, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This 6th day of Oct., 2025. Keith A. Chapman Executor Attorney for the Estate: Mitchell I. Lansky Oct. 8, 15, 2025 Cd110753 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR033812 In Re the Matter of: Larry James Stanley Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of Oct., 2025, Letters of Administration in respect of Larry James Stanley, who died Aug. 13, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This 6th day of Oct., 2025. Karen Richards Administrator(s) Attorney for the Estate: Terry C. Cox Oct. 8, 15, 2025 Cd110752 ... more | |
| View | | ORDER OF PUBLICATION In the CHANCERY COURT of Shelby County, Tennessee No. CH-25-0419 WILLIE (NMN) ALEXANDER, JR. Plaintiff(s) VS. JO ANN ALEXANDER Defendant(s) It appearing from the complaint in this cause which is sworn to that the location of the defendant, Jo Ann Alexander is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry. It is therefore ordered that she make an appearance herein at the Court House of Shelby County, in the city of Memphis, Shelby County, TN on December 5, 2025 and answer plaintiff’s complaint for Divorce or the same will be taken for confessed as to defendant(s), and set for hearing ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Daily Memphian and Daily News. This 3 day of October, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master By Kat Minton, D.C. & M. Theresa D. Childress Attorney for Petitioners Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 Cd110731 ... more | |
| View | | ORDER OF PUBLICATION In the CHANCERY COURT of Shelby County, Tennessee No. CH-24-1016 Johnnesha Slusher Plaintiff(s) vs. Shedrack Slusher Defendant(s) It appearing from the complaint in this cause which is sworn to that the defendant’s whereabouts cannot be ascertained after searching effort. It is therefore ordered that he make an appearance herein at the Court House of Shelby County, in the city of Memphis, Shelby County, TN on December 5, 2025, and answer plaintiffs' complaint for Divorce or the same will be taken for confessed as to defendant(s), and set for hearing ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Daily News and Daily Memphian. This 3rd day of October, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master By Sam Ginsberg, D.C. & M. Johnnesha Slusher Pro Se Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 Cd110727 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR033868 In Re the Matter of: William Harrison Donathan Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of Oct., 2025, Letters of Administration in respect of William Harrison Donathan, who died Aug. 18, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This 3rd day of Oct., 2025. Michelle Lea Davis Henry Keith Donathan Administrator(s) Attorney for the Estate: Terry C. Cox Oct. 8, 15, 2025 Cd110724 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR033784 In Re the Matter of: Jane Houston Kellner Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of Oct., 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect of Jane Houston Kellner, who died Aug. 16, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This 2nd day of Oct., 2025. Sara Kellner Executor Attorney for the Estate: Matthew Allen Rhoads Oct. 8, 15, 2025 Cd110723 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR033093 In Re the Matter of: Harriet Gregory Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of Oct., 2025, Letters of Administration in respect of Harriet Gregory, who died May 7, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This 1st day of Oct., 2025. British Gregory Administrator(s) Attorney for the Estate: Carli Tuttle Oct. 8, 15, 2025 Cd110722 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR033687 In Re the Matter of: Barbara Robinson Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of Oct., 2025, Letters of Administration in respect of Barbara Robinson, who died Jan. 3, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This 2nd day of Oct., 2025. Sheila L. Robinson Administrator(s) Attorney for the Estate: Thomas Branch Oct. 8, 15, 2025 Cd110721 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE No: GG3416 STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES, PETITIONER, vs. Martin Smith RESPONDENTS. IN THE MATTER OF: Martin Faulkner, DOB: 02/24/2014 Marci Faulkner, DOB: 10/20/2015 Robert Coleman, Jr., DOB: 10/22/2017 Jalyza Gordon; DOB: 12/18/2020 Alyza Faulkner; DOB: 7/20/2023 Children under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ORDER OF PUBLICATION Magistrate McCall’s Court Order dated September 8, 2025 is incorporated in part, as follows: It appearing to the Court that the whereabouts of Respondent Martin Smith, are unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search. Therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Respondent. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Motion for Order of Publication shall be granted. Clerk’s Notice to Respondent: The Department, has filed a Petition against you seeking a finding of Dependency and Neglect. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. In order to avoid a judgement by Default against you, you must appear in Court or file an answer to the Petition filed against you. The date being the 12th of December, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. All future hearings/or documents filed in this cause shall be filed with the Clerk and shall be considered as service upon you. You may request all pleadings filed in this cause from the Clerk of Court. Service of notice of these proceedings shall occur for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee, and for four weeks on the online news website for The Daily Memphian, as your whereabouts are unknown. Kirk Stewart, BPR #029658 Department of Children’s Services 40 South Main Street, 6th Floor Memphis, TN 38103 901-578-4152 Submitted by and approved for entry. JANEEN R. GORDON, CLERK OF COURT BY Erica Daniels Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 Cd110711 ... more | |
| View | | ORDER OF PUBLICATION In the CHANCERY COURT of Shelby County, Tennessee No. CH-20-1407-2 MARIO RUBIO Plaintiff(s) vs. GEORGE A TUGGLE LAKE, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GEORGIE A TUGGLE LAKE, AND JOHN DOE Defendant(s) It appearing from the complaint in this cause which is sworn to that THE WHEREABOUTS OF UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GEORGIE A TUGGLE LAKE AND JOHN DOE ARE UNABLE TO BE ASCERTAINED. It is therefore ordered that THEY make THEIR appearance herein at the Court House of Shelby County, TN in the city of Memphis, Shelby County, TN on December 1, 2025, and answer plaintiffs' complaint for QUIET TITLE or the same will be taken for confessed as to defendant(s), and set for hearing ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the DAILY NEWS. This 3rd day of October, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master By Sam Ginsberg, D.C. & M. ALEX ALPERT Attorney for Petitioners Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 Cd110707 ... more | |
| View | | ORDER OF PUBLICATION In the CHANCERY COURT of Shelby County, Tennessee No. CH-25-1364-2 Gardens of Berryhill Homeowners Association, Inc. Plaintiff(s) vs. Estate of Anne Barkley and Unknown Heirs of Anne Barkley Defendant(s) It appearing from the complaint in this cause which is sworn to that The Estate of Anne Barkley and Unknown Heirs of Anne Barkley have been unable to be served via normal service means. It is therefore ordered that they make their appearance herein at the Court House of Shelby County, in the city of Memphis, Shelby County, TN on December 1, 2025, and answer plaintiffs' complaint for Judicial Foreclosure or the same will be taken for confessed as to defendant(s), and set for hearing ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Daily News. This 3rd day of October, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master By Sam Ginsberg, D.C. & M. Brandon F. McNary Attorney for Petitioners Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 Cd110706 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE NO. FF1810 State of Tennessee Department Of Children Services, Petitioner, Vs. Garey Jordan Respondents IN THE MATTER OF: Melidie Jordan, DOB: 01/14/2021 A Child under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ORDER OF PUBLICATION Magistrate McCall’s Court Order dated September 15, 2025 is incorporated in part, as follows: It appearing to the Court that the whereabouts of Respondent Garey Jordan, are unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search. Therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Respondent. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Motion for Order of Publication shall be granted. Clerk’s Notice to Respondent: The Department, has filed a Petition against you seeking a finding of Dependency and Neglect. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. In order to avoid a judgement by Default against you, you must appear in Court or file an answer to the Petition filed against you. The date being the 9th of January, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. All future hearings/or documents filed in this cause shall be filed with the Clerk and shall be considered as service upon you. You may request all pleadings filed in this cause from the Clerk of Court. Service of notice of these proceedings shall occur for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee, and for four weeks on the online news website for The Daily Memphian, as your whereabouts are unknown. Kirk Stewart, BPR #029658 Department of Children’s Services 40 South Main Street, 6th Floor Memphis, TN 38103 901-578-4152 Submitted by and approved for entry. JANEEN R. GORDON, CLERK OF COURT BY Willie Johnson Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 Cd110704 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE NO. V8820 State of Tennessee Department Of Children Services, Petitioner, Vs. Teshia Jefferson Darius Slaughter Respondents IN THE MATTER OF: Ty’mere Jefferson, DOB: 3/17/2009 A Child under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ORDER OF PUBLICATION Magistrate McCall’s Court Order dated September 15, 2025 is incorporated in part, as follows: It appearing to the Court that the whereabouts of Respondents, Teshia Jefferson and Darius Slaughter, are unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search. Therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Respondents. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Motion for Order of Publication shall be granted. Clerk’s Notice to Respondent: The Department, has filed a Petition against you seeking a finding of Dependency and Neglect. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. In order to avoid a judgement by Default against you, you must appear in Court or file an answer to the Petition filed against you. The date being the 12th of January, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. All future hearings/or documents filed in this cause shall be filed with the Clerk and shall be considered as service upon you. You may request all pleadings filed in this cause from the Clerk of Court. Service of notice of these proceedings shall occur for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee, and for four weeks on the online news website for The Daily Memphian, as your whereabouts are unknown. Kirk Stewart, BPR #029658 Department of Children’s Services 40 South Main Street, 6th Floor Memphis, TN 38103 901-578-4152 Submitted by and approved for entry. JANEEN R. GORDON, CLERK OF COURT BY Willie Johnson Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 Cd110703 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE NO. GG4996 State of Tennessee Department Of Children Services, Petitioner, Vs. J Rock Carl Bell Respondents IN THE MATTER OF: Demetrius Woods, Jr, DOB: 09/13/2024 Kirrianna Brooks, DOB: 09/12/2008 Logan Brooks, DOB: 03/24/2016 Shartia Brooks, DOB: 07/18/2010 A Child/Children under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ORDER OF PUBLICATION Magistrate McCall’s Court Order dated September 8, 2025 is incorporated in part, as follows: It appearing to the Court that the whereabouts of Respondent “J Rock” and Carl Bell, are unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search. Therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Respondent. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Motion for Order of Publication shall be granted. Clerk’s Notice to Respondent: The Department, has filed a Petition against you seeking a finding of Dependency and Neglect. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. In order to avoid a judgement by Default against you, you must appear in Court or file an answer to the Petition filed against you. The date being the 24th of November, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. All future hearings/or documents filed in this cause shall be filed with the Clerk and shall be considered as service upon you. You may request all pleadings filed in this cause from the Clerk of Court. Service of notice of these proceedings shall occur for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee, and for four weeks on the online news website for The Daily Memphian, as your whereabouts are unknown. Kirk Stewart, BPR #029658 Department of Children’s Services 40 South Main Street, 6th Floor Memphis, TN 38103 901-578-4152 Submitted by and approved for entry. JANEEN R. GORDON CLERK OF COURT BY Willie Johnson Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 Cd110699 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR033809 In Re the Matter of: Vickie Lynn Paul Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of Sept., 2025, Letters of Administration in respect of Vickie Lynn Paul, who died Nov. 20, 2024, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This 29th day of Sept., 2025. Danielle M. Woods Administrator(s) Attorney for the Estate: Christopher Cronk Oct. 1, 8, 2025 Cd110631 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR032182 In Re the Matter of: Kenneth S. Jenkins Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of Sept., 2025, Letters of Administration in respect of Kenneth S. Jenkins, who died Nov. 12, 2024, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This 26th day of Sept., 2025. Wilson Wages Administrator(s) Attorney for the Estate: Wilson Wages Oct. 1, 8, 2025 Cd110630 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment Case: 2251457 Royal Furniture Company Plaintiff(s) Vs. Tyquan Higdon Defendant(s) Plaintiff’s Claim: $1,265.57 Hearing Date: October 31, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Nike Inc., Attn: Payroll, 1 Bowerman Dr., Beaverton, OR 97005. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142. Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date September 23, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: Tamara A. Sawyer General Sessions Court Clerk By: Tracey White, P.C.C. Rob Uhlmann Attorney for Plaintiff Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 Cd110620 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment Case: 2168729 Royal Furniture Company Plaintiff(s) Vs. Brittany D. Brown Defendant(s) Plaintiff’s Claim: $1,778.67 Hearing Date: October 31, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Aldade Inc., 4550 Montgomery Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142. Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date September 23, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: Tamara A. Sawyer General Sessions Court Clerk By: Tracey White, P.C.C. Rob Uhlmann Attorney for Plaintiff Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 Cd110619 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment Case: 1951636 Royal Furniture Company Plaintiff(s) Vs. Jessica Blue Defendant(s) Plaintiff’s Claim: $394.34 Hearing Date: October 31, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Walgreens, 300 Wilmont Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142. Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date September 23, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: Tamara A. Sawyer General Sessions Court Clerk By: Tracey White, P.C.C. Rob Uhlmann Attorney for Plaintiff Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 Cd110618 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment Case: 2034519 Royal Furniture Company Plaintiff(s) Vs. Herman Walker Defendant(s) Plaintiff’s Claim: $3464.20 Hearing Date: October 31, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Core-Mark International Inc. USA, 12500 West Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA 23238. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142. Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date September 23, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: Tamara A. Sawyer General Sessions Court Clerk By: Tracey White, P.C.C. Rob Uhlmann Attorney for Plaintiff Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 Cd110617 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment Case: 2271049 Royal Furniture Company Plaintiff(s) Vs. Sarkeya S. Gregory Defendant(s) Plaintiff’s Claim: $3,274.48 Hearing Date: October 31, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Youth Villages Inc., RA: Patrick Lawler, Memphis, TN 38133. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142. Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date September 23, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: Tamara A. Sawyer General Sessions Court Clerk By: Tracey White, P.C.C. Rob Uhlmann Attorney for Plaintiff Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 Cd110616 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment Case: 2043443 Royal Furniture Company Plaintiff(s) Vs. Laverne Brooks Defendant(s) Plaintiff’s Claim: $2,120.94 Hearing Date: October 31, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Siemens, 1000 Deerfield Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142. Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date September 23, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: Tamara A. Sawyer General Sessions Court Clerk By: Tracey White, P.C.C. Rob Uhlmann Attorney for Plaintiff Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 Cd110615 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment Case: 1821624 Royal Furniture Company Plaintiff(s) Vs. Ladarius Morgan Defendant(s) Plaintiff’s Claim: $1,231.58 Hearing Date: October 31, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: DMC-Memphis LLC, 3000 Getwell Rd., Memphis, TN 38115. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142. Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date September 23, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: Tamara A. Sawyer General Sessions Court Clerk By: Tracey White, P.C.C. Rob Uhlmann Attorney for Plaintiff Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 Cd110614 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TENNESSEE FOR THE THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT MEMPHIS NO. CH-25-1382-2 IN RE: ADOPTION OF ANGELO ULISES REYES MACIAS, (DOB: January 3, 2024) a Minor, LUZ GABRIELA MACIAS SOTELO and husband, VICTOR MANUEL AGUILAR HERNANDEZ, Petitioners, GABRIELA ESMERALDA REYES MACIAS, Co-Petitioner, vs. ANY UNKNOWN FATHER, Respondent. ORDER OF PUBLICATION It appearing from the Motion for Publication, Affidavit of Co-Petitioner and Natural Mother and Affidavit of Counsel filed in this cause that the whereabouts of Respondent Any Unknown Father are unknown and cannot be ascertained upon reasonable efforts and diligent search. It further appearing that Respondent is a man whose last known whereabouts are Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. It is therefore ordered that Respondent Any Unknown Father make his appearance herein at the Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, 140 Adams Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee on December 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and answer Petitioners' Petition for Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption or the same will be taken for confessed as to Respondent, and this cause proceeded with ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, and The Daily Memphian of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. This 26 day of September, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master By: Kat Minton, D.C.&M. Babetta Gray Boggs Law Office of Babetta Gray Boggs, PLLC Oct. 1, 8, 25, 22, 2025 Cd110578 ... more | |
| View | | ORDER OF PUBLICATION In the CHANCERY COURT of Shelby County, Tennessee No. CH-25-1148-1 SHEMOND RAY PIERCE Plaintiff(s) VS. RASILYNN RANAE PIERCE Defendant(s) It appearing from the complaint in this cause which is sworn to that THE WHEREABOUTS OF THE DEFENDANT, RASILYN RANAE PIERCE, CANNOT BE ASCERTAINED AFTER DILIGENT SEARCH AND INQUIRY. It is therefore ordered that SHE make AN appearance herein at the Court House of Shelby County, in the city of Memphis, Shelby County, TN on NOVEMBER 21 2025 and answer plaintiffs' complaint for DIVORCE or the same will be taken for confessed as to defendant(s), and set for hearing ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Daily News and Daily Memphian. This 19 day of September, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master By KAT MINTON, D.C. SAM BLAISS Attorney for Petitioners Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2025 Cd110481 ... more | |
| View | | ORDER OF PUBLICATION In the CHANCERY COURT of Shelby County, Tennessee No. CH-25-0780-1 William H. Nebeker Plaintiff(s) VS. Robert E. Stone, Jimmy Stone, Jennifer Stone, Bobbie Roberson, and Billie Stone Defendant(s) It appearing from the complaint in this cause which is sworn to that the defendant’s whereabouts cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry. It is therefore ordered that they make an appearance herein at the Court House of Shelby County, in the city of Memphis, Shelby County, TN on November 21, 2025 and answer plaintiffs' complaint for Quiet Title or the same will be taken for confessed as to defendant(s), and set for hearing ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Daily News and Daily Memphian. This 19 day of September, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master By KAT MINTON, D.C. William H. Nebeker, Pro Se Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2025 Cd110480 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE Docket No. GG4463 Charles Herod, Petitioner vs. Sharron Edwards, Respondent IN THE MATTER OF: Aderra Z. Herod, DOB: 01/04/2012 Aderreon L. Edwards, DOB: 11/13/2013 Children Under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ORDER OF PUBLICATION Magistrate Alicia Washington Court Order dated August 27, 2025, is incorporated in part, as follows: In this cause, it appearing to the court from the allegations of the petition filed by the Petitioner, and the affidavit of the Guardian ad Litem that the residence of Respondent Sharron Edwards is unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search and inquiry; and that the whereabouts of Respondent Sharron Edwards cannot be found or the post office address of Respondent Sharron Edwards cannot be ascertained, and therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Respondent Sharron Edwards. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Oral Motion for Order of Publication shall be granted. Clerk's Notice to Respondent: Charles Herod has filed a Petition against you seeking Dependency and Neglect. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. In order to avoid a Judgment by Default against you, you must appear in Court or file an answer to the Petition filed against you. The date being the 23rd of October 2025, at 9:00 A.M. All future hearings/or documents filed in this cause shall be filed with the Clerk and shall be considered as service upon you. You may request all pleadings filed in this cause from the Clerk of Court. Service of notice of these proceedings shall occur for four (4) consecutive weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee, as well as The Memphian, as your whereabouts are unknown. Submitted by and approved for entry, JANEEN R. GORDON, Clerk of Court Rachel Gray, D.C. Denise R. Hooks Guardian ad Litem Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2025 Cd110472 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE Docket No. GG5585 Denise Hooks, Guardian ad Litem, Petitioner vs. Jacoby Smith, Respondent IN THE MATTER OF: Jaydan Smith, DOB: 11/12/2011 Child Under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ORDER OF PUBLICATION Magistrate Alicia Washington Court Order dated August 28, 2025, is incorporated, in part, as follows: In this cause, it appearing to the court from the allegations of the petition filed by the Petitioner, and the affidavit of the Guardian ad Litem that the residence of Respondent Jacoby Smith is unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search and inquiry; and that the whereabouts of Respondent Jacoby Smith cannot be found or the post office address of Respondent Jacoby Smith cannot be ascertained, and therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Respondent Jacoby Smith. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Oral Motion for Order of Publication shall be granted. Clerk's Notice to Respondent: Denise Hooks, Guardian ad Litem, has filed a Petition against you seeking Dependency and Neglect. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. In order to avoid a Judgment by Default against you, you must appear in Court or file an answer to the Petition filed against you. The date being the 6th of November 2025, at 9:00 A.M. All future hearings/or documents filed in this cause shall be filed with the Clerk and shall be considered as service upon you. You may request all pleadings filed in this cause from the Clerk of Court. Service of notice of these proceedings shall occur for four (4) consecutive weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee, as well as The Memphian, as your whereabouts are unknown. Submitted by and approved for entry, JANEEN GORDON, Clerk of Court Rachel Gray, D.C. Denise R. Hooks Guardian ad Litem Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2025 Cd110471 ... more | |
| View | | ORDER OF PUBLICATION In the CHANCERY COURT of Shelby County, Tennessee No. CH-25-0841-3 IN RE: ADOPTION OF A'NIYAH MARIE OWENS ARNETTA SWIFT SIGGERS, PETITIONER Plaintiff(s) vs. ANY UNKNOWN FATHER, RESPONDENT Defendant(s) It appearing from the complaint in this cause which is sworn to that THE WHEREABOUTS OF THE RESPONDENT, ANY UNKNOWN FATHER, CANNOT BE ASCERTAINED AFTER DILIGENT SEARCH AND INQUIRY. It is therefore ordered that HE make AN appearance herein at the Court House of Shelby County, in the city of Memphis, Shelby County, TN on NOVEMBER 21, 2025 and answer plaintiffs' complaint for ADOPTION or the same will be taken for confessed as to defendant(s), and set for hearing ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the DAILY NEWS and Daily Memphian. This 19 day of SEPTEMBER, 2025 A True Copy - Attest: W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master By Kat Minton, D.C. & M. E. Chelsea Connor Attorney for Petitioners Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2025 Cd110464 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TENNESSEE FOR THE THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT MEMPHIS NO. CH-25-1237, Part I IN RE: ADOPTION OF EVELYN CORTEZ, (DOB: August 7, 2021) a Minor, EMILIANO HERNANDEZ AVALOS and spouse, MARIA LETICIA HERNANDEZ CORREA, Petitioners, PETRONILA CORTEZ (aka PETRONILA CORTEZ VELASQUEZ) and JOSE "LAST NAME UNKNOWN" Respondents. ORDER OF PUBLICATION It appearing from the Motion for Publication, Affidavit of Diligent Search, Affidavit of Counsel, Affidavit of Non-Service and Return of Non-Service of Summons filed in this cause that the whereabouts of Respondent Petronila Cortez (aka Petronila Cortez Velasquez) are unknown and cannot be ascertained upon reasonable efforts and diligent search. It further appearing that Respondent was last living in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. It is therefore ordered that Respondent Petronila Cortez (aka Petronila Cortez Velasquez) make her appearance herein at the Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, 140 Adams Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee on November 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and answer Petitioners' Petition for Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption or the same will be taken for confessed as to Respondent, and this cause proceeded with ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, and The Daily Memphian of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. This 19 day of September, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master By: Kat Minton, D.C. & M. Babetta Gray Boggs, Law Office of Babetta Gray Boggs, PLLC Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2025 Cd110463 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TENNESSEE FOR THE THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT MEMPHIS NO. CH-25-1237, Part I IN RE: ADOPTION OF EVELYN CORTEZ, (DOB: August 7, 2021) a Minor, EMILIANO HERNANDEZ AVALOS and spouse, MARIA LETICIA HERNANDEZ CORREA, Petitioners, PETRONILA CORTEZ (aka PETRONILA CORTEZ VELASQUEZ) and JOSE "LAST NAME UNKNOWN" Respondents. ORDER OF PUBLICATION It appearing from the Motion for Publication, Affidavit of Diligent Search and Affidavit of Counsel filed in this cause that the whereabouts of Respondent Jose “Last Name Unknown” are unknown and cannot be ascertained upon reasonable efforts and diligent search. It further appearing that Respondent is an Hispanic man whose first name is Jose and who was last living in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. It is therefore ordered that Respondent Jose “Last Name Unknown” make his appearance herein at the Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, 140 Adams Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee on November 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and answer Petitioners' Petition for Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption or the same will be taken for confessed as to Respondent, and this cause proceeded with ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, and The Daily Memphian of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. This 19 day of September, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master By: Kat Minton, D.C. & M. Babetta Gray Boggs, Law Office of Babetta Gray Boggs, PLLC Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2025 Cd110462 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF THE THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT MEMPHIS, SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE Case Number: CH-25- 0694 Part 3 INSOUTH BANK, Plaintiff, V. KENDALL R. ANDERSON, Defendant. ORDER OF PUBLICATION It appearing from the sworn Complaint, that the Defendant: KENDALL R. ANDERSON Cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry. It is therefore ordered that Defendant(s) enter an appearance at the Chancery Court located at the Shelby County Courthouse on 140 Adams Street, Memphis, TN on November 14, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., and Answer the Plaintiffs Complaint or the same will be taken for confession and judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in The Daily News and online at The Daily Memphian as follows: The last known address for this defendant is: 3812 Helmwood Memphis, TN 38127 Date September 19, 2025. W. Aaron Hall, Clerk and Master By: Callon P. Parham Deputy Clerk and Master Attorney for Plaintiff: Wendy Geurin Smith Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2025 Cd110460 ... more | |
| View | | ORDER OF PUBLICATION In the CHANCERY COURT of Shelby County, Tennessee No. CH-25-0906-1 Enas Mohammad Itayem Plaintiff(s) VS. Thayer Ishmael Itayem Defendant(s) It appearing from the complaint in this cause which is sworn to that the whereabouts of defendant cannot be ascertained. It is therefore ordered that he make his appearance herein at the Court House of Shelby County, in the city of Memphis, Shelby County, TN on November 14, 2025 and answer plaintiffs' complaint for Divorce or the same will be taken for confessed as to defendant(s), and set for hearing ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Daily News and Daily Memphian. This 19 day of September, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master By Sam Ginsberg, D.C. Shannon A. Jones Attorney for Petitioners Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2025 Cd110459 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE Docket No, PR-27628 Division II In Re: The Intestate Estate of Wayne Louis Kiepe, Deceased. ORDER OF PUBLICATION It appearing to the Court based on the Petition to Determine Heirs as filed by the Petitioner, Christopher Kilepe (hereinafter "Petitioner"), as the Administrator of the Estate of Wayne Louis Kiepe ("Decedent''), on September 2, 2025, that notice should be given to all the unknown heirs of the Decedent. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED ADJUDGED AND DECREED that notice shall be published in the Daily News newspaper in Shelby County, Tennessee, advising that Christopher Kiepe, as the Administrator of the Estate of Wayne Louis Kiepe, has filed a Petition to Determine Heirs. The time for the Court to hear the Petition is scheduled for October 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Division II of Shelby County Probate Court. Notice shall be published in the Daily News for four consecutive weeks (September 17, 2025; September 24, 2025; October 1, 2025; October 8, 2025) to all unknown heirs of Wayne Louis Kiepe, deceased, and all persons claiming to be an heir or next of kin of the Decedent, or otherwise objecting to the Petition, that they will be required to set forth the nature of their kinship prior to the date set for the hearing by filing a written Notice of Appearance or other responsive pleading with the Clerk of Shelby County Probate Court. Pursuant to T.C.A. §1-3-120, this notice shall also be published on the website of The Daily Memphian newspaper. Honorable Joe Townsend Date: Sept. 9, 2025 Submitted by and Approved for Entry: David N. Arnold Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2025 Cd110369 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE NO.: PR-14826-II IN THE MATTER OF: ESTATE OF ROBERT J. HAMPTON, Deceased. PATRICIA BURTON, Petitioner. ORDER OF PUBLICATION It appearing to the Court based on the Petition to Determine Heirs via Publication was filed by Patricia Burton, Administratix, that notice should be given to Debra Webb, Alfreda Blanchard, Bridget Leseur, Virginia Buggs, Terrika Sharif, Tyra Barnes and any unknown heirs of Robert J. Hampton. IT IS THEREFORE, ORDERED ADJUDGED AND DECREED that notice shall be published in The Daily News advising that Patricia Burton has filed a PETITION TO DETERMINE HEIRS VIA PUBLICATION in Shelby County, Tennessee, Docket No PR- 14826-11. Notice shall be given to any unknown heirs of Robert J. Hampton and all persons claiming to be an heir or next of kin of Robert J. Hampton in that they will be required to set forth the nature of their kinship, in the event that they are not named in the underlying petition, and file an answer to said petition within thirty days of the date of the first publication of this order. IT IS FURTHER, ORDERED that a copy of this order be published for four consecutive weeks. This the 11 day of September, 2025. DW Clerk Chasity Sharp Grice THE ESTATE AND FAMILY LAW GROUP, PLLC Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2025 Cd110368 ... more | |
| View | | THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE DOCKET NO. GG1701 State of Tennessee Department of Children Services, Petitioner, vs. Russell Allen Kramer Respondent. IN THE MATTER OF: Kiley Ann Kramer, DOB: 02/12/2024 Child Under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ORDER OF PUBLICATION Special Judge W. Ray Glasgow’s Court Order from a hearing on September 11, 2025, is incorporated in part, as follows: In this cause, it appearing to the court from the allegations of the Petition filed, and the affidavit of the Petitioner that the residences of Respondent Russell Allen Kramer (hereinafter “Mr. Kramer”) are unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search and inquiry; and that the whereabouts of Respondent Mr. Kramer cannot be found or the post office address of Respondent Mr. Kramer cannot be ascertained, and therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Respondent Mr. Kramer. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Motion for Order of Publication shall be granted. Clerk’s Notice to Respondent: DCS has filed a Petition against you seeking to terminate forever your parental rights on the ground of abandonment and/or for other reasons. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. In order to avoid a judgement by Default against you, you must appear in Court on December 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. or file an answer to the Petition filed against you. All future hearings/or documents filed in this cause shall be filed with the Clerk and shall be considered as service upon you. You may request all pleadings filed in this cause from the Clerk of Court. Service of notice of these proceedings shall occur for four (4) consecutive weeks in a printed copy of the Daily News of Shelby County, Tennessee and on the online news website for The Daily Memphian of Shelby County, Tennessee as to Respondent Mr. Kramer. Submitted by and approved for entry, JANEEN R. GORDON, Clerk of Court By Ann Jones Attn: Jessica Erin Lott, Attorney at Law Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2025 Cd110363 ... more | |
| View | | THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE DOCKET NO. GG5485 State of Tennessee Department of Children Services, Petitioner, vs. Jeri K. Bumpus, Respondents. IN THE MATTER OF: Messiah Bumpus, DOB: 09/04/2023 Children Under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ORDER OF PUBLICATION Special Judge W. Ray Glasgow’s Court Order from a hearing on September 8, 2025, is incorporated in part, as follows: In this cause, it appearing to the court from the allegations of the Petition filed, and the affidavit of the Petitioner that the residences of Respondent Jeri K. Bumpus (hereinafter “Ms. Bumpus”) are unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search and inquiry; and that the whereabouts of Respondent Ms. Bumpus cannot be found or the post office address of Respondent Ms. Bumpus cannot be ascertained, and therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Respondent Ms. Bumpus. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Motion for Order of Publication shall be granted. Clerk’s Notice to Respondent: DCS has filed a Petition against you seeking to terminate forever your parental rights on the ground of abandonment and/or for other reasons. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. In order to avoid a judgement by Default against you, you must appear in Court on November 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. or file an answer to the Petition filed against you. All future hearings/or documents filed in this cause shall be filed with the Clerk and shall be considered as service upon you. You may request all pleadings filed in this cause from the Clerk of Court. Service of notice of these proceedings shall occur for four (4) consecutive weeks in a printed copy of the Daily News of Shelby County, Tennessee and on the online news website for The Daily Memphian of Shelby County, Tennessee as to Respondent Mr. Davis Submitted by and approved for entry, JANEEN R. GORDON, Clerk of Court By Ann Jones Attn: Jessica Erin Lott, Attorney at Law Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2025 Cd110362 ... more | |
| View | | ORDER OF PUBLICATION In the CHANCERY COURT of Shelby County, Tennessee No. CH-25-1104-1 Jason Scott Martin Plaintiff(s) vs. Cheyenne Autumn Blair Martin and Preston Alexander Monk Defendant(s) It appearing from the complaint in this cause which is sworn to that the whereabouts of the Respondents Cheyenne Autumn Blair Martin and Preston Alexander Monk are unable to be ascertained. It is therefore ordered that they make their appearance herein at the Court House of Shelby County, in the city of Memphis, Shelby County, TN on November 7, 2025 and answer plaintiffs' complaint for Termination of Parental Rights or the same will be taken for confessed as to defendant(s), and set for hearing ex parte, and that a copy of this order.be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Daily News. This 12 day of September, 2025. A True Copy - Attest: W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master By Sam Ginsberg, D.C. & M. Laura L English Attorney for Petitioners Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2025 Cd110342 ... more | |