Public Notices 3-4-26

BID NOTICE

DUE NOTICE is hereby given that an election will be held March 9 through March 11, 2026, for three (3) positions on the Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board. Candidates for election are as follows: Lillie Ruth Brewer, Alan Daniel, Coty Smith, Cheryl Pitts Holt, Charles Martin, and Mary Ann Stults.

Polling locations will be: Wayne County Ag Center - 849 McCall Dr. in Collinwood, and Wayne County Courthouse – 100 Court Circle, Suite 203, in Waynesboro, from 8am until 4:30pm CDT.

Per TCA §43- 14-214, only persons holding legal title to lands in Wayne County are eligible to vote in this election.

Call the SWCD office at 931-722-3553 for more information.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

As Required by TCA §30-2-306

Case Number 91CH1-2026-PR-734

Estate of Patrick McLean Stanfield, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on February 17 of 2026 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Patrick McLean Stanfield, who died 6/2/2025, 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: 2/17/2026

Jennifer Brewer Stanfield, Executor, Administrator, Personal Representative

W. Andrew Yarbrough, Attorney

Jamie Ann White, Clerk & Master

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

As Required by TCA §30-2-306

Case Number 91CH1-2026-PR-736

Estate of Margaret Pauline Keeton, 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 Margaret Pauline Keeton, who died 1/2/2026, 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: 2/18/2026

Margaret Arliene Keeton, Executor, Administrator, Personal Representative

James Y. Ross, Attorney

Jamie Ann White, Clerk & Master

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

As Required by TCA §30-2-306

Case Number 91CH1-2026-PR-735

Estate of Arlie Keeton, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on February 18 of 2026 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Arlie Keeton, who died 11/5/2023, 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: 2/18/2026

Margaret Arliene Collins, Executor, Administrator, Personal Representative

James Y. Ross, Attorney

Jamie Ann White, Clerk & Master

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BID NOTICE

The Wayne Farmers Co-Op is now taking bids for a Bulk Feed Body System with 9-12-9 Auger System (2027 CA-20-5-B Model, 20' tank length, 102" tank width, 5 compartment) and a 2027 567 Peterbilt Chassis (22' long, tandem axle, 88,000 GCWR). Please include all specs for these in your bid packet. All bids must be sealed and marked "Auger System Bid" and "Peterbilt Chassis Bid" and turned in no later than Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM. Bids will be opened and read aloud on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Bids may be turned in to our office at 827 Hwy 99, Waynesboro or mailed in at this address. Brandi Clark/Wayne Farmers Co-Op reserves the right to deny any bids.

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Bid Notice

Campus Lawn Care

Bids Due Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 2:00 P.M.

The Wayne County Board of Education is accepting bids for school campus lawn care (mowing, trimming, etc.). Specifications are available at www.waynetn.net or from the Wayne County Board of Education, 419 South Main Street, P.O. Box 658, Waynesboro, TN 38485. Bids must be sealed and labeled “Lawn Care Bid” and submitted to the Wayne County Board of Education at the above address no later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, to be considered. No late bids will be accepted. The bids will then be opened and presented to the school board for approval at the March 12 meeting. The Wayne County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids. If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Keaton at (931) 722-3548.

Specifications are as follows:

● Lawn care, including mowing, trimming, spraying, etc., shall be provided as needed. It is expected every two weeks, but may require more frequent care during rainy weather and less during dry weather. Principals may request additional care for events (e.g., graduation).

● Mowing is not to be done during regular school hours.

● The contract, once approved, will begin approximately April 14, 2026, and end approximately October 31, 2026.

● Bids may be submitted for individual schools, groups of schools, or county-wide.

● The contractor is responsible for any damages to buildings, vehicles, or property that may arise in the performance of contracted duties and must provide proof of liability insurance to cover any damages before starting work.

● The principal of each school will designate the area to be mowed. Bidders are responsible for inspecting the areas to be mowed with the principals before submitting a binding bid. Bids will not be accepted unless accompanied by a signed assurance of inspection by the principal of each school included in the bid.

● The principal must approve any use of herbicides before use.

● Payment for mowing may be requested every two weeks or monthly. Payment will be made within ten days of the request.

● The successful bidders must provide a clear background check before beginning.

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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 TO CREDITORS

As Required by TCA §30-2-306

Case Number 91CH1-2026-PR-738

Estate of Margaret Locke, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on February 24 of 2026 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Margaret Locke, who died 1/18/2026, 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: 2/24/2026

Valerie Brown, Executor, Administrator, Personal Representative

W. Andrew Yarbrough, Attorney

Jamie Ann White, Clerk & Master

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

As Required by TCA §30-2-306

Case Number 91CH1-2026-PR-737

Estate of Hubert Wayne Pulley, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that on February 24 of 2026 Letters Testamentary (or of Administration as the case may be) in respect of the estate of Hubert Wayne Pulley, who died 11/5/2025, 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: 2/24/2026

William Steven Jones, Executor, Administrator, Personal Representative

W. Andrew Yarbrough, Attorney

Jamie Ann White, Clerk & Master

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NOTICE OF AUCTION

This will serve as notification that the following vehicles will be sold by Po’ Boys Towing at 58 Edwards Loop Holladay, TN 38341 on 03/19/2026 if the balance is not paid in full.

Daniel J Hale, 617 Walnut St Waynesboro, TN 38485 - 1978 GMC 3500 Step Van, Vin #TPL355V501269

Daniel J Hale, 617 Walnut St Waynesboro, TN 38485 - 2005 Mini Cooper S, Vin#WMWRH33465TF82871

Seth Williams, 208 Rockhouse Rd Hohenwald, TN 38462 - 1986 Dodge Ram D150, Vin#1B7HW14W9GS090009

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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS

OF LABOR

AND MATERIALS TO:

Pavement Restorations, Inc.

PROJECT NO.:

R4SVAR-M8-044

CONTRACT NO.: CNZ069

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 4/17/2026.