Lake County Banner Public Notices, February 11, 2026

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION
IN THE CHANCERY COURT
FOR LAKE COUNTY, TENNESSEE
Chancellor Tony A. Childress

Civil Action No. 25-CV-100

George T. Brandau
Plaintiff

Vs.

Donald Montano Cuff &
The Heirs or Grantees of Donald Montano Cuff
And all Unknown Persons Claiming an
Interest in the Certain Lands in the
Fifth Civil District of Lake County, Tennessee
Defendants

In this civil action it appearing from the complaint and affidavit that the whereabouts of the Defendants are not known and they are non-residents of the State of Tennessee; it is accordingly ORDERED that service by publication be made as to the Defendants and that they be  required to serve an answer upon the Plaintiff’s attorney, Andrew T. Cook, whose address is P.O. Box 15, Tiptonville, TN 38079, within 30 days after the last date of this publication and file the same also with the Clerk of the above named court in defense of the complaint file against them by the Plaintiff. If they fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against them for relief  demanded in the complaint.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this notice be published once weekly for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Lake County, Tennessee.

ENTER January 13, 2026.

Tony A. Childress

Chancellor

APPROVED FOR ENTRY:

Andrew T. Cook, BPR# 034190
Attorney for the Plaintiff
P.O. Box 15
Tiptonville, TN 38079
dcooklawlc@gmail.com

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Public Notice:

The City of Tiptonville will be accepting bid proposals for a 12” steel grate, 75’ long trench drain, concrete and sitework at the Tiptonville Farmers Market. Contact City Hall at (731-253-9922) for more information regarding this project.

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Public Notice:

The City of Tiptonville will be accepting bid proposals for ADA sidewalk improvements at the Tiptonville Farmers Market. Contact City Hall (731-253-9922) for more information regarding this project.

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Public Notice:

The City of Tiptonville will be accepting bid proposals for the Tiptonville Farmers Market open-air outdoor pavilion with fireplace and outdoor event space. Proposal will consist of site preparation, foundation, timber frame structure, metal roofing, installation of benches, and waste receptacles. Contact City Hall (731-253-9922) for more information regarding this project.

Cliff Berry
Mayor

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT

OF LAKE COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Notice to Creditor

As Required by

TCA §30-2-306

Case No: 48CH1-2025-PR-108 

Estate of Joseph Ronald Faries, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on January 13 of 2026 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Joseph Ronald Faries, who died 9/1/2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Lake County Chancery Court of Lake 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 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 the first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or

        (2)      Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

This 13th day of January, 2026

Mary Karen Faries

Executor, Administrator, Personal Representative

Marianna Williams

Attorney

Amber Mooring

Clark & Master

Mary Karen Faries filed oath separately in my office, the undersigned Clerk of Lake County Chancery Court of Lake County, Tennessee, and made oath that the attached notice, being in the form required by Tennessee Code Annotated §30-2-306 shall be published in the Lake County Banner, a newspaper published in Lake County, Tennessee.

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LAKE COUNTY GRAND JURY NOTICE

IT IS THE DUTY OF YOUR GRAND JURORS TO INVESTIGATE ANY PUBLIC OFFENSE WHICH THEY KNOW  OR HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE HAS BEEN COMMITTED AND WHICH IS TRIABLE OR INDICTABLE IN THIS COUNTY. ANY PERSON HAVING KNOWLEDGE OR PROOF THAT AN OFFENSE HAS BEEN COMMITTED MAY APPLY TO TESTIFY  BEFORE THE GRAND JURY SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED TITLE 40-CHAPTER 12- PART 2. THE FOREMAN OF THE LAKE COUNTY GRAND JURY IS MR. MICHAEL PIERCE AND HER ADDRESS IS 118 HARDISON STREET IN RIDGELY, TENNESSEE, 38080.

THE GRAND JURY WILL NEXT MEET ON:

MONDAY MARCH 9TH, 2026 AT 9:00 A.M.

YOU MAY BE PROSECUTED FOR PERJURY FOR ANY  ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENT WHICH YOU MAKE  UNDER OATH TO THE GRAND JURY, WHEN YOU KNOW THE STATEMENT TO BE FALSE, AND WHEN THE  STATEMENT TOUCHES ON A MATTER MATERIAL TO THE  POINT IN QUESTION.

THANK YOU!!!!!!

JESSICA AVERY, CIRCUIT CLERK

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Notice of Vacant Position

County Commission, District 3

There is an opening in County Commission District 3. Anyone interested in filling the unexpired term should contact a county commissioner or the county mayor’s office. The position will be filled at the regular county commission meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday Feb. 17, 2026.

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Meeting Notice

The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors for the Reelfoot Lake Regional Utility and Planning District will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. at the District’s office located at 5465 W Hwy 22 Hornbeak, TN 38232.

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