News Summary
Legal notices have been issued in Campbell and Knox Counties, Tennessee, addressing adoption cases, estate claims, and public notifications for local residents. The announcements highlight various legal proceedings and compliance requirements for affected parties, including deadlines for adoption cases and estate claims. These notices aim to ensure transparency and facilitate participation from the community in legal matters.
Knoxville, Tennessee – Legal Notices Issued in Campbell and Knox Counties
Legal notices have been officially issued in Campbell and Knox Counties, Tennessee, concerning several adoption cases, estate claims, and public notices affecting local residents. These announcements outline various legal proceedings and compliance requirements necessary for involved parties.
Adoption Cases
The Campbell County Chancery Court has issued notices regarding two significant adoption cases involving the Mallory family. In the first case, concerning the child J.L.M., born on November 28, 2010, the petitioners are Kevin Eugene Mallory, Tara Kathleen Mallory, and co-petitioner Jordan Keith Mallory. The biological mother, Amber Renea McDaniel, is currently a non-resident, and her whereabouts are unknown. The court has assigned Docket No. 7CHI-2025-CV-112 to this case. Amber Renea McDaniel must file an answer within 30 days of the last public notice, or she risks the termination of her parental rights and the potential adoption of J.L.M. The notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus for four consecutive weeks from July 7 to July 28, 2025.
A second adoption case, with Docket No. 7CHI-2025-CV-91, involves R.F.M., born on November 24, 2021. The same petitioners, Kevin Eugene Mallory, Tara Kathleen Mallory, and Jordan Keith Mallory, are involved, while the biological parents are identified as Larry “Jody” Wilson (putative father) and Amber Renea McDaniel (biological mother). Both respondents are also non-residents, and the court has mandated compliance within 30 days of the last publication to avoid a default judgment that may lead to the termination of parental rights. This notice will also be published in The Knoxville Focus from July 7 to July 28, 2025.
Legal Notices for Defendants
Several notices concerning defendants with unknown whereabouts have been issued, requiring them to respond within 30 days following the final publication to avoid default judgments. A notice pertaining to defendant Kimberly Denise Lawson involves Lee Dalan Lawson, Jr. (plaintiff vs. defendant), with Docket No. 210470-1. The schedule for publication is set from July 14 to August 4, 2025.
For David Moges, involved in a case against Everett Martin Hirche and others, a formal notice has been issued due to the uncertainty of the defendant’s whereabouts. The publication of this notice is expected for four consecutive weeks, although the specific case docket number has not been provided.
In another case featuring defendant Rodrick Demont Butchee and plaintiff Rowena Lynn Butchee (Docket No. 208882-3), the notice allows 30 days after the last publication for a response before a default judgment may occur. This will be published from July 21 to August 11, 2025.
Estate Notices
Multiple legal notices have also been filed regarding estate matters that require the attention of creditors and beneficiaries. Notable estates include:
- Estate of Barbara Rose Atkins, who passed away on March 11, 2025.
- Estate of James Darryl Collins, who died on May 7, 2025.
- Estate of Deborah Joy Daugherty, who passed on April 4, 2025.
- Estate of Rex Dennis Delph, who died on February 20, 2025.
The publication includes a four-month deadline for claims from the date of first publication or within 12 months of the decedent’s death. Personal representatives for each estate have been identified.
Additional estate notices have surfaced involving individuals like Phillip Garland, Jr., and Jenny Lee Griggs, among others, who have similar publication requirements.
Public Notices
Knox County has also announced public notices, including a call for bids for specific services and a notice regarding an abandoned mobile home, allowing individuals the opportunity to claim ownership. Additionally, vacancies on the Knox County Library Advisory Board are open for candidates wishing to apply.
These legal notices play a crucial role in ensuring transparency and due process within the community, facilitating participation and compliance from all affected parties.
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