Who is the appointed administrator of the estate?

Tearesa Denton has been appointed Administratrix of Mitcheal Don Denton's estate.

Where can I send a claim or contact the estate representative?

Mail claims to Tearesa Denton at 190 Polk Road 710, Mena, AR 71953 or contact attorney Randy Rainwater at PO Box 567, Mena, AR 71953.

Probate — 190 Polk Road 710, Mena, AR (57PR-2026-57)

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The Circuit Court of Polk County appointed Tearesa Denton as Administratrix for the estate of Mitcheal (aka Mitchell) Don Denton, who died December 13, 2025. Creditors must file verified claims within six months of the first publication or be barred from recovery.

Key Takeaways

Tearesa Denton appointed Administratrix of the estate
Decedent died December 13, 2025
Creditors have six months from first publication to file claims
First publication date: May 7, 2026
Will contests must be filed within the time allowed by law

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 7, 2026

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Published

May 7, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and file a verified claim
If owed money, prepare a written, sworn claim and deliver it to Tearesa Denton at 190 Polk Road 710, Mena, AR before November 7, 2026 (six months after May 7, 2026).
2
Consult the estate attorney
Contact Randy Rainwater at PO Box 567, Mena, AR 71953 or randyrainwaterlaw@sbcglobal.net for questions about filing or deadlines.
3
File a will contest if needed
If you intend to contest the will, file a petition within the legal time limit specified by Arkansas probate law (consult the attorney immediately).

Frequently asked questions

Who is the appointed administrator of the estate?: Tearesa Denton has been appointed Administratrix of Mitcheal Don Denton's estate.
What is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?: Creditors must file verified claims within six months of the first publication on May 7, 2026.
Where can I send a claim or contact the estate representative?: Mail claims to Tearesa Denton at 190 Polk Road 710, Mena, AR 71953 or contact attorney Randy Rainwater at PO Box 567, Mena, AR 71953.

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Legal terms in this notice

Administratrix: A woman appointed by the court to manage and settle a deceased person's estate.
Verified claim: A written claim against the estate signed under oath, proving the debt owed.
First publication: The date the notice first appears in the newspaper, starting statutory deadlines.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF POLK COUNTY, ARKANSASPROBATE DIVISIONIn The Matter Of The Estate OfMITCHEAL DON DENTON, aka MITCHELL DON DENTON, deceasedNo. 57PR-2026-57NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AS ADMINISTRATRIXLast known address of decedent: 190 Polk Road 710Mena, AR 71953Date of Death: December 13, 2025A Petition For Appointment of Personal Representative was filed on April 27/, 2026, forthe probate of the estate of MITCHEAL DON DENTON, aka MITCHELL DON DENTON,deceased, and the undersigned has been appointed Administrator hereunder. Contest of the probate of the will can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law.All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to theundersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.This notice first published this 7th day of May, 2026.TEARESA DENTON, Administratrix190 Polk Road 710Mena, AR 71953Randy RainwaterAttorney for the Estate ofMITCHEAL DON DENTON, aka MITCHELL DON DENTONPO Box 567Mena AR 71953randyrainwaterlaw@sbcglobal.netPublished in The Mena Star 5-7-26 & 5-14-26