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| View | | IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE No.: PR - 30422 IN RE: ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER BISHOP, DECEASED ORDER OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN HEIRS It appearing from the Petition to Determine Heirs, dated January 7, 2026, filed in this cause, that the whereabouts of any unknown heirs of Christopher Bishop, deceased, are unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that any unknown heirs of Christopher Bishop, deceased, make their appearance herein at the Shelby County Probate Court, 140 Adams Avenue, Room 124, Memphis, Tennessee 38103, or file a written response on or before February 4th, 2026, to plead or answer their status as an heir or same will be taken for confessed as to them after that date. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT a copy of this order shall be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in The Daily News. This 9th day of January, 2026. Nya Collins Eddie S. Jones Jr., Clerk Daniel C. Shumake Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2026 Cd112278 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR034317 In Re the Matter of: Gerald L. Nivans Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of Jan., 2026, Letters of Administration C.T.A. in respect of Gerald L. Nivans, who died June 27, 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 8th day of Jan., 2026. Susan Scott Administrator C.T.A. Attorney for the Estate: Benjamin I. Wachtel Jan. 13, 20, 2026 Cd112271 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR034703 In Re the Matter of: Charles D. Berry Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of Jan., 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of Charles D. Berry, who died Dec. 14, 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 8th day of Jan., 2026. Jeffrey Berry Executor Attorney for the Estate: Stephen W. Vescovo Jan. 13, 20, 2026 Cd112270 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR034441 In Re the Matter of: Kathryn Anne Wood Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of Jan., 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of Kathryn Anne Wood, who died Sept. 1, 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 8th day of Jan., 2026. Kristine E. Barton Michael W. Wood Executor Attorney for the Estate: Christina Burdette Jan. 13, 20, 2026 Cd112269 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR034677 In Re the Matter of: Michael Van Jolly Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of Jan., 2026, Letters of Administration C.T.A. in respect of Michael Van Jolly, who died Dec. 4, 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 9th day of Jan., 2026. Robert Kevin Jolly Administrator C.T.A. Attorney for the Estate: Matthew Allen Rhoads Jan. 13, 20, 2026 Cd112268 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR034611 In Re the Matter of: Carolyn P. Gabbard Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of Jan., 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of Carolyn P. Gabbard, who died Nov. 30, 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 9th day of Jan., 2026. Charles O. Gabbard Sr. Executor Attorney for the Estate: Thomas L. Maschmeyer Jan. 13, 20, 2026 Cd112267 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR034699 In Re the Matter of: Kimberly Barnes Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of Jan., 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of Kimberly Barnes, who died Jan. 20, 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 9th day of Jan., 2026. Keondralayer Estell-Sasfrass Administrator(s) Attorney for the Estate: David N. Arnold Jan. 13, 20, 2026 Cd112266 ... more | |
| View | | Order of Publication Case ID: CT-6574-25 Tesnim Abdulhamid Mohammed vs. Najhe Marwan Abdujalil It appearing from the petition filed in this case that the residence of defendant, Najhe Marwan Abdujalil 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 9th day of January, 2026. Jamita Swearengen, Circuit Court Clerk Ashanti Pernell, Deputy Clerk Paul K. Prather Jr. Attorney for Complainant Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2026 Cd112265 ... more | |
| View | | Order of Publication Case ID: CT-6613-25 Willie James Harwell vs. Georgia Ann Harwell It appearing from the petition filed in this case that the residence of defendant, Georgia Ann Harwell 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 9th day of January, 2026. Jamita Swearengen, Circuit Court Clerk Ashanti Pernell, Deputy Clerk Iclem S. Jaber Attorney for Complainant Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2026 Cd112264 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE No. GG5151 State of Tennessee Department Of Children Services, IN THE MATTER OF: Layla Sumerall, DOB; 02/14/2025 Allison Sumerall, DOB: 10/01/2021 A Child/Children 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 affidavit of the Petitioner that the residence of respondent David Weeks Jr. is unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search and inquiry; and that the whereabouts of Respondent David Weeks Jr. Cannot be found or the post office address of Respondent David Weeks Jr. cannot be ascertained, and therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Respondent David Weeks Jr. 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 4th 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 Quiara Bailey Alexandra Tallent, BPR 032203 Department of Children’s Services 40 South Main Street, 6th Floor Memphis, TN 38103 901-578-4161 Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2026 Cd112260 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE No. GG6164 State of Tennessee Department Of Children Services, IN THE MATTER OF: Carnellia Batts, DOB; 12/31/2014 Daniah May, DOB: 02/23/2016 Donte Ferguson, DOB: 06/27/2018 A Child/Children 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 affidavit of the Petitioner that the residence of respondent Fallon Batts is unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search and inquiry; and that the whereabouts of Respondent Fallon Batts Cannot be found or the post office address of Respondent Fallon Batts cannot be ascertained, and therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Respondent Fallon Batts 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 4th 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: Quiara Bailey Alexandra Tallent, BPR 032203 Department of Children’s Services 40 South Main Street, 6th Floor Memphis, TN 38103 901-578-4161 Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2026 Cd112259 ... more | |
| View | | ORDER OF PUBLICATION IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE No. CH-25-1838-2 IN RE: TONIO KEYSHUN GRAHAM, (DOB: November 11, 2025), A Minor, LIFE CHOICES OF MEMPHIS, INC., Petitioner, vs. TONY THOMAS and ANY UNKNOWN FATHER, Respondent. It appearing from the sworn petition for termination of parental rights filed in this cause, that the whereabouts of Respondent Tony Thomas may be known but the whereabouts of Respondent Any Unknown Father are unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry. Conception of the minor child occurred in Memphis, TN. Tony Thomas is an African-American male, 5'6" tall, with dreads and is approximately 33 years old. It is therefore ordered that Respondents make their appearance herein at the Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, 140 Adams Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee on Friday, the 13th day of March 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and answer petitioner's 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 9 day of January, 2026. By: Kat Minton Shelby County Chancery Court Meredith Brasfield WEAVER & CRAIG, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioner Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2026 Cd112257 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE ENVIRONMENTAL COURT THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT MEMPHIS Civil Warrant No. 25400494 City File No. 25-00419 City of Memphis, Tennessee, Plaintiff, v. 3796 Lamar Avenue, Memphis, Shelby County Tennessee 38118 Parcel ID 0730120001BC Defendant. Order for Publication Hearing Date: January 15, 2026 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 3796 Lamar Avenue, Memphis, Shelby County Tennessee 38118, Parcel ID 0730120001BC 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 tax sale or other 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 petitioner 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 and the Daily Memphian 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: 8th day of January, 2026 A True Copy-Attest: TAMARA A. SAWYER, Clerk By: Mary Caston Deputy Clerk/ Manager By: R. Porter Feild, 901-524-5000. pfeild@bpjlaw.com Rajanae Jones, 901-524-5000, rjones@bpjlaw.com Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Jan. 13, 2026 Cd112253 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE ENVIRONMENTAL COURT THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT MEMPHIS Civil Warrant No. 25400495 City File No. 25-00420 City of Memphis, Tennessee, Plaintiff, v. 2850 Lamar Avenue, Memphis, Shelby County Tennessee 38114 Parcel ID 059016 00121 Defendant. Order for Publication Hearing Date: January 15, 2026 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 2850 Lamar Avenue, Memphis, Shelby County Tennessee 38114 Parcel ID 059016 00121 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 tax sale or other 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 petitioner 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 and the Daily Memphian 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: 8th day of January, 2026 A True Copy-Attest: TAMARA A. SAWYER, Clerk By: Mary Caston Deputy Clerk/ Manager By: R. Porter Feild, 901-524-5000. pfeild@bpjlaw.com Rajanae Jones, 901-524-5000, rjones@bpjlaw.com Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Jan. 13, 2026 Cd112252 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR033558 In Re the Matter of: Martavious Robert Dodson Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of Jan., 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of Martavious Robert Dodson, who died Jan. 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 7th day of Jan., 2026. Marcus Dodson Administrator(s) Attorney for the Estate: J. Luke Sanderson Jan. 13, 20, 2026 Cd112237 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR034500 In Re the Matter of: Orwyn T. Bellerjeau Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of Jan., 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of Orwyn T. Bellerjeau, who died Sept. 19, 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 7th day of Jan., 2026. First Horizon Bank, A Tennessee Banking Corporation Executor Attorney for the Estate: Dana D. Blake Jan. 13, 20, 2026 Cd112236 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR034637 In Re the Matter of: Robert Earl Drinkwater Sr. Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of Jan., 2026, Letters of Administration in respect of Robert Earl Drinkwater Sr., who died Aug. 22, 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 8th day of Jan., 2026. Rasheedah Drinkwater Administrator(s) Attorney for the Estate: Danielle M. Woods Jan. 13, 20, 2026 Cd112235 ... more | |
| View | | NOTICE TO CREDITORS Docket: PR034603 In Re the Matter of: Charles G. Hurt Sr. Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of Jan., 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of Charles G. Hurt Sr., who died Nov. 27, 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 8th day of Jan., 2026. Charles G. Hurt Jr. Executor Attorney for the Estate: Lindsay A. Jones Kala C. David Audrey L. Davis Emily Claire Horobetz Jan. 13, 20, 2026 Cd112234 ... more | |
| View | | ORDER OF PUBLICATION In the CHANCERY COURT of Shelby County, Tennessee No. CH-25-1725-1 ALLAN CRESTON STUBBLEFIELD AND ERICA LEWIS STUBBLEFIELD PETITIONERS Plaintiff(s) VS. MARGARET ANN DAUGHERTY AND ANTHONY WADE DAUGHERTY RESPONDENTS Defendant(s) It appearing from the complaint in this cause which is sworn to that THE WHEREABOUTS OF THE RESPONDENTS, MARGARET ANN DAUGHERTY AND ANTHONY WADE DAUGHERTY, CANNOT BE ASCERTAINED AFTER DILIGENT SEARCH AND EFFORT. 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 MARCH 6, 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 & Daily Memphian. This 7 day of January, 2026. A True Copy- Attest: W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master By KAT MINTON, D.C. & M. J. O’Neal Perryman Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2026 Cd112228 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE No. EE9495 STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF: Ja’Mia Finnie, DOB: 9/21/2008 CHILDREN UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE ORDER OF PUBLICATION Magistrate McCall’s Court Order dated November 21, 2025 is incorporated in part, as follows: (T)he whereabouts of Aaron Hawkins are unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search and inquiry; the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED The Department shall serve Jessie Cogbill notice of this proceeding via publication in the Daily News, a Memphis, Tennessee newspaper. Clerk’s Notice to Respondent: The Department of Children’s Services 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 13th 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 Charita Harris Attn: Kirk Stewart, Attorney Dec. 23, 30, 2025 Jan. 6, 13, 2026 Cd112028 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE NO. GG5994 State of Tennessee Department Of Children Services, Petitioner, Vs. Kenny Brown Respondents IN THE MATTER OF: Kali Henderson, DOB: 6/29/2025 A Child under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ORDER OF PUBLICATION Magistrate McCall’s Court Order dated December 8, 2025 is incorporated in part, as follows: It appearing to the Court that the whereabouts of Respondent Kenny Brown, 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 5th 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. 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 Ann Jones Dec. 23, 30, 2025 Jan. 6, 13, 2026 Cd112027 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE NO. GG5287 State of Tennessee Department Of Children Services, Petitioner, Vs. Jasmine Leaks Willie Riley Respondents IN THE MATTER OF: Jaylah Leaks, DOB: 04/20/2011 Joseph Leaks, DOB: 10/26/2009 Jamiracle Leaks, DOB: 04/04/2025 Jariah Leaks, DOB: 11/17/2025 Children under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ORDER OF PUBLICATION Magistrate McCall’s Court Order dated December 8, 2025 is incorporated in part, as follows: It appearing to the Court that the whereabouts of Respondents Jasmine Leaks and Willie Riley, 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 Respondents: 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 10th 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. 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 Ann Jones Dec. 23, 30, 2025 Jan. 6, 13, 2026 Cd112026 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE NO. GG4626 State of Tennessee Department Of Children Services, Petitioner, Vs. Darnavious Wayne Respondents IN THE MATTER OF: Jamarie Vester, DOB: 04/23/2012 Kyler Cox, DOB: 03/28/2018 Oriyah Vester, DOB: 08/19/2020 Children under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ORDER OF PUBLICATION Magistrate McCall’s Court Order dated November 3, 2025 is incorporated in part, as follows: It appearing to the Court that the whereabouts of Respondent Darnavious Wayne, 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 27th of February, 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 Ann Jones Dec. 23, 30, 2025 Jan. 6, 13, 2026 Cd112024 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE NO. GG6169 State of Tennessee Department Of Children Services, Petitioner, Vs. Edwin Harris Demetrius Williams Respondents IN THE MATTER OF: Jordan McMahon, DOB: 12/24/2019 Kayce McMahon, DOB: 1/31/2018 Icelyand McMahon, DOB: 5/25/2025 Children under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ORDER OF PUBLICATION Magistrate McCall’s Court Order dated December 8, 2025 is incorporated in part, as follows: It appearing to the Court that the whereabouts of Respondents Edwin Harris and Demetrius Williams, 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 3rd 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. 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 Ann Jones Dec. 23, 30, 2025 Jan. 6, 13, 2026 Cd112021 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE NO. GG6376 State of Tennessee Department Of Children Services, Petitioner, Vs. Brandon Hill Respondents IN THE MATTER OF: Karlie Guy, DOB: 7/2/2025 A Child under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ORDER OF PUBLICATION Magistrate McCall’s Court Order dated December 8, 2025 is incorporated in part, as follows: It appearing to the Court that the whereabouts of Respondent Brandon Hill, 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 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. 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 Ann Jones Dec. 23, 30, 2025 Jan. 6, 13, 2026 Cd112020 ... more | |
| View | | IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE DOCKET NO. CC1993 IN THE MATTER OF: Kamilra Jalese Patton, DOB: 7/7/2009 Jakyrie Kaliyah Williams, DOB: 7/5/2012 Muzziah Ke’mon Williams, DOB: 9/12/2013 Kamina Jaliyah Henderson, DOB: 1/21/2015 Juzhrie Henderson, DOB: 7/31/2017 Minor children under 18 years of age ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION This matter came to be heard on December 17, 2025 before the Honorable Lyttonia Cunningham, Magistrate of the Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee, on a Motion for Order of Publication by Kelly Pearson, Guardian ad Litem. Present before the Court was Kelly Pearson, Guardian ad Litem. It appearing to the Court, from the allegations of the Petition and credible testimony from Guardian ad Litem Kelly Pearson, that the whereabouts of Respondent Shanika Williams 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 said Respondents be served by publication with the following notice to be inserted in each publication one (1) time per week for four (4) consecutive weeks. Publication shall run in both a physical newspaper of general circulation in the County in which the Respondent was last known to reside and a secondary news Web site in the County in which the notice was published. It is further ORDERED that if Respondent, Shanika Williams, does not enter an appearance or otherwise Answer the Petition, further personal service or service by further publication shall be dispensed with and service of any future notices, motions, orders or other legal documents in this matter may be made upon the Respondent by filing same with the Juvenile Court Clerk of Shelby County, Tennessee. NOTICE TO: Respondent, Shanika Williams, a Petition for Dependency and Neglect has been filed in regards to the minor children, it further appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in the Juvenile Court of Shelby County, Tennessee located at 616 Adams Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, on the 9th day of February, 2026 at 9 a.m. to personally answer the Petition. Failing to appear for the hearing on this date and time, without good cause, pursuant to the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure and the Tennessee Rules of Juvenile Practice and Procedure, will result in the loss of your right to contest the petition. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Shelby County Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office. ENTERED THIS 17th day of December, 2025. MAGISTRATE LYTTONIA CUNNINGHAM SHELBY COUNTY JUVENILE COURT PREPARED FOR ENTRY BY: Kelly Pearson, BPR #032300 Guardian ad Litem Dec. 23, 30, 2025 Jan. 6, 13, 2026 Cd112013 ... more | |