Public Notices 2-18-26

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

As Required by TCA §30-2-306

Case Number 91CH1-2026-PR-731

Estate of Billy Dan Gray, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on February 2 of 2026 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Billy Dan Gray, who died 12/27/2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Wayne County Chancery Court of Wayne 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.

Date: 2/2/2026

W. Andrew Yarbrough, Executor

W. Andrew Yarbrough, Attorney

Jamie Ann White, Clerk & Master

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having occurred under that Deed of Trust dated November 1, 2024, and recorded in Record Book No. 283, page 352, Register’s Office of Wayne County, Tennessee, executed by Derek Pulley and wife, Jodi Pulley, to Joshua H. Polk, Trustee, securing a certain promissory note made payable to the Wayne County Bank. Said note provided for the payment of all costs and expenses of executing the aforesaid Trust and other costs of collection; and,

WHEREAS, default has been made under the aforesaid Deed of Trust and under the note secured by the same more than thirty (30) days, and the said Wayne County Bank, the owner and holder of said note has ordered the foreclosure by the said Joshua H. Polk, Trustee, of the Deed of Trust, executed to secure the same.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joshua H. Polk, as Trustee and not otherwise, acting upon the demand of the lawful owner and holder of said indebtedness to foreclose said Deed of Trust by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Trustee, will on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 11:00 o’clock A.M., at the East door of the Wayne County Administration Building in Waynesboro, Tennessee, offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder for cash, at public outcry, a certain tract or parcel of land, lying and being situated in the 7th Civil District of Wayne County, Tennessee, and being the real property last conveyed to Derek Pulley and wife, Jodi Pulley, by deed of Ray Stooksberry and wife, Beverly Stooksberry, dated March 23, 2021, and recorded in Record Book 236, page 683, Register’s Office of Wayne County, Tennessee. Property Address: 1138 Tennessee Lane, Iron City, TN 38463. Designated as Map 205, Parcel 7.02 in the Office of the Wayne County Property Assessor.

SAID SALE will be made free from the right and equity of redemption and free from homestead, and all other exemptions, which are expressly waived by said Deed of Trust. Deed of conveyance will be executed by me as Trustee, to the purchaser of the property, and the purchaser will be entitled to the possession of said property and to the rents and income therefrom, from and after the notice as required by said Deed of Trust, but I will convey as Trustee only.

SAID SALE will be made subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, together with interest and penalty, if any, and any and all other prior restrictions, encumbrances, or liens of any nature.

JOSHUA H. POLK, TRUSTEE

LAW OFFICE OF JOSHUA H. POLK

Wayne County News -Publication dates February 11 and February 18, 2026

Website – foreclosurestennessee.com

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

As Required by TCA §30-2-306

Case Number 91CH1-2026-PR-733

Estate of Frances Gayle Dingus, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on February 9 of 2026 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Frances Gayle Dingus, who died 9/29/2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Wayne County Chancery Court of Wayne 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.

Date: 2/9/2026

Michael Scott Dingus, Executor, Administrator, Personal Representative

James Y. Ross, Attorney

Jamie Ann White, Clerk & Master

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PUBLIC NOTICE – REQUEST FOR BIDS

Tree & Limb Removal Services

Buffalo River Services, Inc. is accepting sealed bids from insured tree service contractors for tree trimming, limb removal, and debris cleanup at multiple residential locations in Wayne and Lewis Counties resulting from storm damage.

Scope of Work (single combined bid for all sites):

Wayne County:

• Castleman Street #1 – Removal of remaining tree limb on or near a power line (TVEC has been contacted); removal of remaining limbs and debris.

• Oran Lane – Removal of fallen pine tree behind house (no structural damage) and removal of limbs in front yard.

• South High Street – Removal of tree limb beside carport.

• Taylor Street – Removal of tree limbs from driveway area and backyard (no damage to house).

• Lewis County

• West Main St. – Removal of broken limbs behind house and trimming back of multiple trees.

All work shall include cutting, removal, and proper disposal of all debris. Contractor must provide proof of insurance. Bids must be submitted as one total price covering all locations; individual site bids will not be accepted.

Interested parties must call: 931-722-5401

Deadline: Calls must be received by the end of the work week on Friday, February 20

Call hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Buffalo River Services, Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW

FY 2026 – 2029 Statewide Transportation

Improvement Program (STIP)

The State of Tennessee has opened the public comment period for the Fiscal

Years 2026 –2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The

draft STIP is now available for public review on the TDOT website, and printed

copies have been distributed to TDOT Regional Offices as of February 9, 2026.

The STIP is a federally required planning document that programs transportation

projects statewide and enables the use of federal transportation funds in

Tennessee. These funds support projects included in Tennessee’s 10-Year

Project Plan, which is updated annually as part of the state budget process. When

new projects are added to the 10-Year Plan, the STIP is amended accordingly

to ensure alignment between state priorities and federally funded investments.

The FY 2026 – 2029 STIP outlines proposed transportation investments across

Tennessee over the next four years. Tennesseans are encouraged to review the

proposed updates and provide feedback during the public comment period.

Written comments will be accepted through March 16, 2026. All comments

received during the public comment period will be reviewed and considered

before the STIP is finalized and submitted for federal approval.

In-Person Regional Staff Review Opportunities

Members of the public may review the draft STIP and speak with TDOT staff

at the following regional locations:

• Region 1:

February 17, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (EST), Region 1 Auditorium

• Region 2:

February 24, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (EST), Region 2 Lobby

• Region 3:

February 17, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (CST), Region 3 Auditorium

• Region 4:

February 25, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (CST), Region 4 Lobby

How to Review and Comment: The draft STIP is available online at:

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/tdot/program-developmentamendments/

2026-2029-TN-STIP-DRAFT-REV-02-05-26.pdf

Written comments may be submitted in person at each of the regional locations

identified above during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or via email to PLN.STIP@tn.gov, through the close of

the public comment period.

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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS

OF LABOR

AND MATERIALS TO:

Rogers Group, Inc.

PROJECT NO.:

91S013-F8-005

CONTRACT NO.: CNY277

COUNTY: Wayne

The Tennessee Department of

Transportation is about to make final

settlement with the contractor for

construction of the above numbered

project. All persons wishing to file

claims pursuant to Section 54-5-

122, T.C.A. must file same with the

Director of Construction, Tennessee

Department of Transportation, Suite

700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville,

Tennessee 37243-0326, on or

before 4/3/2026.