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| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR033703 In Re the Matter of: Sarah Ruth Veach Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of Feb., 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of Sarah Ruth Veach, who died Feb. 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 3rd day of Feb., 2026. Jana Davis Lamanna Jeremy Jasper Veach Administrator(s) Attorney for the Estate: Jana Davis Lamanna Feb. 6, 13, 2026 Cd112633 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR034594 In Re the Matter of: Harry Durham Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of Feb., 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of Harry Durham, who died Oct. 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 3rd day of Feb., 2026. Connie Wyatt Winston Executor Attorney for the Estate: Kevin E. Childress William Ernest Underwood Feb. 6, 13, 2026 Cd112632 ... more | |
| View | | ORDER OF PUBLICATION IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE No. CH-26-0069-1 IN RE: EDWIN OKAUNER ELIAS JR., (DOB: October 2, 2020), A Minor, BRADLEY MICHAEL FOSTER and HOLLY ELIZABETH MATZKER-FOSTER, Petitioners vs. THRESSIA ANTONETTE ELIAS and EDWIN ENRIQUE ELIAS, Respondents. It appearing from the sworn petition for termination of parental rights filed in this cause, that the whereabouts of Respondents, Thressia Antonette Elias and Edwin Enrique Elias, are unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry. Edwin Enrique Elias is a Hispanic male, born in El Salvador on June 25, 1989. ThressiaAntonette Elias is a Hispanic female born March 16, 1986. It is therefore ordered that Respondents, Thressia Antonette Elias and Edwin Enrique Elias, make their appearance herein at the Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, 140 Adams Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee on Friday, the 10th day of April 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ·and answer petitioners' petition for termination of parental rights or the same will be taken for confessed as to Respondents 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 and online through the Daily Memphian of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. This 4 day of February, 2026. By: Kay Minton SHELBY COUNTY CHANCERY COURT Kevin W. Weaver Weaver & Craig, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioners Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026 Cd112628 ... more | |
| View | | ORDER OF PUBLICATION In the CHANCERY COURT of Shelby County, Tennessee No. CH-25-1892-2 FRANCIS COBBY ANANE AND BRENETTA CANTRICE ANANE IN RE: ADOPTION OF BRENDA LEESHA SUMMERS 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 EFFORT 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 MARCH 13 2026 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. This 16 day of January, 2026. A True Copy - Attest: W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master By Kat Minton, D.C. & M. Francis Cobby Anane Attorney for Petitioners Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026 Cd112626 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CARTER COUNTY, TENNESSEE No. C250427 IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF A FEMALE CHILD ERIS ARIEAL CHAFFIN. DOB: 09/06/2025 By: DANIELLE SHEPHERD GILES and JASON RAY GILES, PETITIONERS. vs. ANTWON MOORE, RESPONDENT. NOTICE In this cause, it appearing from the Order of Publication, that the Respondent, Antwon Moore’s residence is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry, it was ordered that publication be made for four successive weeks. in The Daily News, Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee, to notify Respondent, Antwon Moore, to file an answer with the court and send a copy to petitioner's attorney, Blair Kennedy, whose address is 9724 Kingston Pike, Suite 1012, Knoxville, TN 37922, within 30 days from the last date of publication, exclusive of the last date of publication, or a judgment by default may be entered against Respondent. Failure to appear may result in the Default Judgment Terminating Parental Rights. The cause is set for hearing before this Court on 4/2/26 at 9:00 a.m., to provide said Respondent with an opportunity to appear and defend. This the 28th day of January, 2026. Andrew J. LaPorte Clerk and Master Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 2026 Cd112542 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE No. Z8369 State of Tennessee Department Of Children Services, IN THE MATTER OF: Shuntae Holliday, DOB; 07/02/2010 A Child under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ORDER OF PUBLICATION Magistrate Yetunde Aird’s Court Order dated January 12, 2026 is incorporated in part, as follows: In this cause, it appearing to the court from the allegations of the petition filed, and the sworn testimony of the Department that the residence of respondent Steve Brown is unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search and inquiry; and that the whereabouts of Respondent Steve Brown cannot be found or the post office address of Respondent Steve Brown cannot be ascertained, and therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Respondent Steve BrownIT 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 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 18th of March, 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. Submitted by and approved for entry. JANEEN R. GORDON, CLERK OF COURT BY Erica Daniels Alexandra Tallent, BPR 032203 Department of Children’s Services 40 South Main Street, 6th Floor Memphis, TN 38103 901-578-4161 Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 2026 Cd112534 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE No. GG6175 State of Tennessee Department Of Children Services, IN THE MATTER OF: Amyrah White, DOB: 08/30/2024 A Child under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ORDER OF PUBLICATION Magistrate Yetunde Aird’s Court Order dated January 12, 2026 is incorporated in part, as follows: In this cause, it appearing to the court from the allegations of the petition filed, and the sworn testimony of the Department that the residence of respondent Leon Ware is unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search and inquiry; and that the whereabouts of Respondent Leon Ware cannot be found or the post office address of Respondent Leon Ware cannot be ascertained, and therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Respondent Leon Ware. 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 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 18th of March, 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. Submitted by and approved for entry. JANEEN R. GORDON, CLERK OF COURT BY Erica Daniels Alexandra Tallent, BPR 032203 Department of Children’s Services 40 South Main Street, 6th Floor Memphis, TN 38103 901-578-4161 Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 2026 Cd112533 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE No. GG6521 State of Tennessee Department Of Children Services, IN THE MATTER OF: Yonery Membreno, DOB; 03/03/2009 A Child under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ORDER OF PUBLICATION Magistrate Yetunde Aird’s Court Order dated January 5, 2026 is incorporated in part, as follows: In this cause, it appearing to the court from the allegations of the petition filed, and the sworn testimony of the Mother that the residence of respondent Herman Membreno is unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search and inquiry; and that the whereabouts of Respondent Herman Membreno Cannot be found or the post office address of Respondent Herman Membreno cannot be ascertained, and therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Respondent Herman Membreno. 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 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 20th of March, 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. Submitted by and approved for entry. JANEEN R. GORDON, CLERK OF COURT BY Rachel Gray Alexandra Tallent, BPR 032203 Department of Children’s Services 40 South Main Street, 6th Floor Memphis, TN 38103 901-578-4161 Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2026 Cd112443 ... more | |
| View | | Order of Publication Case ID: CT-5791-25 Joi Jaon Phifer-Bailey vs. Sam Bailey It appearing from the petition filed in this case that the residence of defendant, Sam Bailey is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the defendant appear in Circuit Court in the Shelby County Courthouse, Memphis, Tennessee within 30 days of the last date of this publication, and, plead, answer or demur to complainant's bill for divorce, or the same will be taken for confessed as to the defendant 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. This 16th day of January, 2026. Jamita Swearengen, Circuit Court Clerk Natasha Pugues, Deputy Clerk C. Alex Jones Attorney for Complainant Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2026 Cd112421 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE Docket No. PR-28290 Division II In Re: The Intestate Estate of Cynthia Jane Slaughter, Deceased. ORDER OF PUBLICATION It appearing to the Court based on the Petition to Determine Heirs as filed by the Petitioner, Bridget Caulfield (hereinafter "Petitioner"), as the Administratrix Ad Litem of The Estate of Cynthia Jane Slaughter ("Decedent"), on January 12, 2026, 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 Bridget Caulfield, as the Administratrix Ad Litem of The Estate of Cynthia Jane Slaughter, has filed a Petition to Determine Heirs. The time for the Court to hear the Petition is scheduled for February 19, 2026, 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 (January 23, 2026; January 30, 2026; February 6, 2026; February 13, 2026) to all unknown heirs of Cynthia Jane Slaughter, 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: Jan. 15, 2026 David N. Arnold (#242 Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2026 Cd112381 ... more | |
| View | | ORDER OF PUBLICATION In the CHANCERY COURT of Shelby County, Tennessee No. CH-25-1165-1 Bludoor, GP Plaintiff(s) vs. Reinhold Taylor, Worldwide Property Hub, LLC, and Jobin 22, LLC Defendant(s) It appearing from the complaint in this cause which is sworn to that Reinhold Taylor has been unable to be served via normal service means. 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 March 2, 2026, 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 consecutive weeks in the Daily News & Daily Memphian. This 13th day of January, 2026. A True Copy - Attest: W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master By Sam Ginsberg, D.C. & M. J. Malachi Baggett Attorney for Petitioners Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 2026 Cd112321 ... more | |
| View | | ORDER OF PUBLICATION In the CHANCERY COURT of Shelby County, Tennessee No. CH-25-1165-1 Bludoor, GP Plaintiff(s) vs. Reinhold Taylor, Worldwide Property Hub, LLC, and Jobin 22, LLC Defendant(s) It appearing from the complaint in this cause which is sworn to that Worldwide Property Hub, LLC has been unable to be served via normal service means. It is therefore ordered that it make itself appearance herein at the Court House of Shelby County, in the city of Memphis, Shelby County, TN on March 2, 2026, 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 consecutive weeks in the Daily News & Daily Memphian. This 13th day of January, 2026. A True Copy - Attest: W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master By Sam Ginsberg, D.C. & M. J. Malachi Baggett Attorney for Petitioners Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 2026 Cd112320 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE PR-27242 In re: THE ESTATE OF LINDA K. HAWKS, Deceased. ORDER OF PUBLICATION It appearing to the Court from the "Petition to Determine the Proper Intestate Heirs of Linda K. Hawks" filed in this estate on December 29, 2025, that the whereabouts of any possible intestate heirs of Linda K. Hawks (other than those identified in the Petition), are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry. It also appears that the genealogy researcher found no issue of William Oliver Langford, Curtis John Langford and that notice should be published to any possible issue of William Oliver Langford and Curtis John Langford. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that ANY POSSIBLE INTESTATE HEIRS OF LINDA K. HAWKS, as well as any issue of William Oliver Langford or Curtis John Langford make their appearance herein, at the Shelby County Courthouse, in Memphis, Tennessee, at or before the hearing on this matter as their rights may be affected; this matter is set for a hearing in Division One of Shelby County Probate Court on February 10, 2026 at 9:00; and that a copy of this order be published in the Daily News and Daily Memphian, once per week for four consecutive weeks. This the 12th day of January, 2026. EDDIE JONES, CLERK By: Nya Collins, D.C. Scott B. Peatross Evans Petree, P.C. Administrator of Estate of Linda K. Hawks Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 2026 Cd112306 ... more | |