IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR LAKE COUNTY, TENNESSEE
LAKE COUNTY, TENNESSEE,
of the State of Tennessee,
PLAINTIFF,
CAUSE NO. 25-CV-38, 43, 44, 45, 49, 51, 61, 63, 66, 67, 70, 73, 74, 77, 78
This cause came on to be heard this 5th day of August, 2025, on the Motion of the Plaintiff for an Order of Publication in this cause, and it appearing that service of process by publication is appropriate in this cause to afford those Defendants who cannot be found or served and who are identified on the list attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof, timely and proper notice of the filing and pendency of this cause, and of the assessed real estate taxes for tax year 2023 which are past due and owing by said Defendants in the amounts recorded upon said list; and good cause appearing,
IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the Defendants identified on Exhibit A shall be and are hereby ordered to be served with process and timely notice of the filing and pendency of this cause, and of the assessed real estate taxes for tax year 2023 which are past due and owing by the Defendants in the amounts hereinafter stated, by the publication of this Order for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Lake County Banner, a newspaper of general circulation in Lake County, Tennessee.
FURTHER ORDERED, that said Defendants shall be and are hereby ordered and directed to appear, answer or otherwise defend against the Plaintiff’s Complaint in this cause by serving such appearance, answer or defense upon the Plaintiff’s attorney, Becky S. Dykes, whose address is 422 McGaughey Street, P.O. Box 1729, Dyersburg, Tennessee 38025-1729, within thirty (30) days after the date of last publication of this Order, otherwise default judgment may be entered against them and their property sold at public auction for the recovery of delinquent property taxes.
SO ORDERED, this 5th day of August 2025.
Chancellor Tony Childress
APPROVED:
Becky S. Dykes
Attorney for Plaintiff, Lake County, Tennessee
422 McGaughey Street
P.O. Box 1729
Dyersburg, Tennessee 38025-1729
(731) 285-0374
25-CV-45 — Clark, Jerry — 1011 Lake St. — $127.00
25-CV-49 — Evans, Jason — 3170 St. Rt 78 N. — $630.00
25-CV-51 — Gobble, Shawn — 114 Grays Camp Ln. — $1,036.00
25-CV-61 — Kimble, Stephanie — 604 Clifton St. — $17.00
25-CV-63 — Lovell, Colin — 204 Walnut St. — $638.00
25-CV-66 — Preslar, Ronnie — State Rt. 79 — $166.00
25-CV-67 — Pro Commercial Group — 638 Carl Perkins Pkwy — $3,781.00
25-CV-70 — Richardson, Dennis — 315 Church St. — $889.00
25-CV-73 — Sharp, Mildred — Lake St. — $7.00
25-CV-74 — Shumate, Marilyn — 809 Headden Dr. — $498.00
25-CV-77 — Tate, Eddie — State Rt. 78 — $69.00
25-CV-78 — Wallace, Newell — 608 Clifton St. — $123.00
25-CV-44 — Campbell, Kristen; Campbell, Brandy — 623 Main St. S. — $476.00
25-CV-43 — Deborah Burkett — 611 Clifton St. — $29.00
25-CV-38 — Baxter, Billy; Baxter, Ruth Ann — 30 College St. — $495.00
8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 RT
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR LAKE COUNTY, TENNESSEE
CITY OF TIPTONVILLE, TENNESSEE,
of the State of Tennessee,
PLAINTIFF,
CAUSE NO. 25-CV-12, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27
This cause came on to be heard this 5th day of August, 2025, on the Motion of the Plaintiff for an Order of Publication in this cause, and it appearing that service of process by publication is appropriate in this cause to afford those Defendants who cannot be found or served and who are identified on the list attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof, timely and proper notice of the filing and pendency of this cause, and of the assessed real estate taxes for tax year 2023 which are past due and owing by said Defendants in the amounts recorded upon said list; and good cause appearing,
IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the Defendants identified on Exhibit A shall be and are hereby ordered to be served with process and timely notice of the filing and pendency of this cause, and of the assessed real estate taxes for tax year 2023 which are past due and owing by the Defendants in the amounts hereinafter stated, by the publication of this Order for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Lake County Banner, a newspaper of general circulation in Dyer County, Tennessee.
FURTHER ORDERED, that said Defendants shall be and are hereby ordered and directed to appear, answer or otherwise defend against the Plaintiff’s Complaint in this cause by serving such appearance, answer or defense upon the Plaintiff’s attorney, Becky S. Dykes, whose address is 422 McGaughey Street, P.O. Box 1729, Dyersburg, Tennessee 38025-1729, within thirty (30) days after the date of last publication of this Order, otherwise default judgment may be entered against them and their property sold at public auction for the recovery of delinquent property taxes.
SO ORDERED, this 5th day of August 2025.
Chancellor Tony Childress
APPROVED:
Becky S. Dykes
Attorney for Plaintiff, City of Tiptonville, Tennessee
422 McGaughey Street
P.O. Box 1729
Dyersburg, Tennessee 38025-1729
(731) 285-0374
25-CV-12 — Avery, Tonya — 904 McBride St. — $190.00
25-CV-16 — Donaldson, Wanda — 722 Church St. — $489.00
25-CV-19 — Kimble, Stephanie — 604 Clifton St. — $20.00
25-CV-20 — Lanier, Kayla / Sims, Destiny — 405 Poplar St. — $92.00
25-CV-21 — Poucher, Phillip — 402 Markham St. — $276.00
25-CV-22 — Pro Commercial Group — 638 Carl Perkins Pkwy — $2,310.00
25-CV-23 — Selim, Jennie — 314 Tipton St. — $130.00
25-CV-27 — White, Jamie — 310 Lake St. — $9.00
8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 RT
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR LAKE COUNTY, TENNESSEE
CITY OF RIDGELY, TENNESSEE,
of the State of Tennessee,
PLAINTIFF,
CAUSE NO. 25-CV-30, 25-CV-32, 25-CV-35
This cause came on to be heard this 5th day of August, 2025, on the Motion of the Plaintiff for an Order of Publication in this cause, and it appearing that service of process by publication is appropriate in this cause to afford those Defendants who cannot be found or served and who are identified on the list attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof, timely and proper notice of the filing and pendency of this cause, and of the assessed real estate taxes for tax year 2023 which are past due and owing by said Defendants in the amounts recorded upon said list; and good cause appearing,
IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the Defendants identified on Exhibit A shall be and are hereby ordered to be served with process and timely notice of the filing and pendency of this cause, and of the assessed real estate taxes for tax year 2023 which are past due and owing by the Defendants in the amounts hereinafter stated, by the publication of this Order for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Lake County Banner, a newspaper of general circulation in Lake County, Tennessee.
FURTHER ORDERED, that said Defendants shall be and are hereby ordered and directed to appear, answer or otherwise defend against the Plaintiff’s Complaint in this cause by serving such appearance, answer or defense upon the Plaintiff’s attorney, Becky S. Dykes, whose address is 422 McGaughey Street, P.O. Box 1729, Dyersburg, Tennessee 38025-1729, within thirty (30) days after the date of last publication of this Order, otherwise default judgment may be entered against them and their property sold at public auction for the recovery of delinquent property taxes.
SO ORDERED, this 5th day of August 2025.
Chancellor Tony Childress
APPROVED:
Becky S. Dykes
Attorney for Plaintiff, City of Ridgely, Tennessee
422 McGaughey Street
P.O. Box 1729
Dyersburg, Tennessee 38025-1729
(731) 285-0374
25-CV-30 — Beymer, Christopher — State Rt. 78 — $45.00
25-CV-35 — Miller, Richard — 420 Poplar St. — $318.00
25-CV-32 — Campbell, Kristen; Campbell, Brandy — 623 Main St. S. — $476.00
8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 RT
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Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council
Public Service Announcement
The Board of Directors of Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council will hold a Board meeting on Friday, September 19, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be physically held at the Northwest TN Head Start/Early Head Start Central Office located at 938C Walnut Avenue W., McKenzie, TN in person only.
9/3 RT
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NOTICE OF MEETING
The Port of Cates Landing Board will meet Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the port. Meetings are open to the public and those that are interested are encouraged to attend.
9/3 KM
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NOTICE OF MEETING
The City of Tiptonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Tiptonville City Hall. Meetings are open to the public and those that are interested are encouraged to attend.
9/3 KM
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NOTICE OF MEETING
The City of Ridgely Board, Mayor and Aldermen will meet Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Ridgely City Hall. Meetings are open to the public and those that are interested are encouraged to attend.
9/3 KM
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NOTICE OF MEETING
The Lake County Board of Education will meet Monday, September 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Board of Education. Meetings are open to the public and those that are interested are encouraged to attend.
9/3 KM
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