News Summary
The Chancery Court for Knox County has issued service by publication notices for several defendants with unknown locations. Defendants are advised to respond within specified deadlines to avoid default judgments. Notable cases include Kimberly Lawson, David Moges, Rodrick Butchee, and Sekhar Gudala. Additionally, estate notices and upcoming public meetings are highlighted, urging individuals to be aware of their legal responsibilities.
Knoxville, Tennessee – The Chancery Court for Knox County has announced multiple notices of service by publication for several defendants whose locations are presently unknown. Defendants are urged to respond to the court within specified timeframes to avoid default judgments in their respective cases.
Key Notices for Defendants
Kimberly Denise Lawson is named in the case Lee Dalan Lawson, Jr. v. Kimberly Denise Lawson, under Docket No. 210470-1. Due to the inability to locate her, a notice will be published for four consecutive weeks in The Knoxville Focus, beginning on July 14, 2025, and concluding on August 4, 2025. Lawson must file her defense or answer within 30 days following the last publication to avoid a default judgment. This order was authorized by Chancellor John F. Weaver on June 27, 2025.
In a second case, David Moges is a defendant in Everett Martin Hirche v. David Moges et al.. The notice will appear for four consecutive weeks starting July 7, 2025. Moges must respond within 30 days of the final publication to prevent a default judgment against him.
Rodrick Demont Butchee is involved in the case Rowena Lynn Butchee v. Rodrick Demont Butchee, under Docket No. 208882-3. Although he is a resident of Knox County, his exact location is currently unknown. His notice will be published for four consecutive weeks from July 21 to August 11, 2025. Like the others, Butchee must respond within 30 days of the final publication.
Lastly, Sekhar S. Gudala faces a divorce complaint from Durga M. Bezawada, noted in Docket No. 208318-3. Notices will be published in The Knoxville Focus from August 4 to August 25, 2025. Gudala is required to answer within 30 days after the last publication.
Estate Notices Issued
The court has also issued several notices related to estates for which claims must be filed within specific deadlines. Notable estates include:
- The Estate of James M. Barnes: Letters testamentary were issued on July 18, 2025; claims must be filed within four months or twelve months from the date of death.
- The Estate of Kathleen Sevier Kavanagh Benson: Also issued on July 18, 2025, with the same claim-filing timeline.
- The Estate of Bruce John Brockman: Letters of administration issued on February 3, 2025, with similar claims requirements.
- The Estate of Jane W. Bruhin: Issued letters testamentary on July 17, 2025, enforcing the same filing timeline.
- A multitude of other estates, including those for Norma Jean Cardwell, David Paul Dinwiddie, and Doris W. Frazier, among others, have similar claim notice requirements.
Additional Public Notices
Upcoming public meetings include the Knox County Ethics Committee Meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025, and the Knox County Investment Committee Meeting taking place on August 11, 2025.
Vehicle Auctions and Obituaries
Public auctions for impounded vehicles will be held, with detailed information about the vehicles and their registration numbers to be provided in future notices.
Additionally, an obituary notice for William Ross “Sandy” McNabb, who passed away on April 19, 2025, was published. Services are scheduled at the Episcopal Church of Ascension on April 27, 2025, with memorial contributions suggested for the Knoxville Opera.
Legal Notices
Legal notices concerning various items, including bidding for services and public meetings, continue to be published to comply with state regulations and ensure community awareness.
It is crucial for all individuals named in these notices to take appropriate actions within the stipulated timelines to secure their legal rights.
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Additional Resources
- Obituary for Ruth Green
- Wikipedia: Knoxville
- Obituary for William Ross “Sandy” McNabb
- Google Search: Knox County Court Notices
- Obituary for Boyd Adkins
- Google Scholar: Knox County Legal Notices
- Obituary for Gene Farmer
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Knox County Tennessee
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