Legals for 3/19/2021 – 3/25/2021

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Douglas L. Clemons An Unmarried Man Perminio F Lopez to Dynex Financial of Alabama, Inc. dated June 7, 2000; said mortgage being recorded on June 8, 2000, in Book 2000, Page 160 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to U.S. Bank National Association, as Successor Trustee to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee, for Origen Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Asset Backed Certificates Trust, Series 2001-A to be recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, U.S. Bank National Association, as Successor Trustee to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee, for Origen Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Asset Backed Certificates Trust, Series 2001-A, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 13th day of October, 2020 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot 20, of Mountain Meadows Estates Subdivision according to the Map of Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book ’K’, Page 55, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Subject to the restrictive covenants of record in Misc. Book 1996, Page 296, Document Number Misc-1996-2005, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Subject to all utility easements, whether of record or as are situated over, along, across or beneath said property, including the overhead power transmission lines easement as shown on map of survey.

Rights-of-way for roads of record or as same are presently situated over, along or across said property.

Said property is commonly known as 325 Mountain Meadows, Gadsden, AL 35905.

Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description the legal description will control.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned.  The successful bidder must present certified funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR ORIGEN MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONTRACT SENIOR/SUBORDINATE ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES TRUST, SERIES 2001-A

as holder of said mortgage

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Two North Twentieth

2 20th Street North, Suite 1000

Birmingham, AL 35203

(800) 275-7171

FT21@mccalla.com

File No. 9199219

www.foreclosurehotline.net

The Messenger

09/18/2020,09/25/2020,10/02/2020,12/18/2020,01/29/2021,03/19/2021

AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until January 11, 2021, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.

The Messenger, December 18, 2020

AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until February 11, 2021, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.

The Messenger, January 29, 2021

AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until March 31, 2021, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.

March 19, 2021

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

Default having been made in payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage given by Ray Hayes and Teresa Hayes, husband and wife to Frank Roden and Tammy Roden dated August 12, 2011, recorded as Instrument Number:3353737, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and the undersigned, by reason of such default, having declared the entire remaining indebtedness secured by said mortgage to be immediately due and payable and said mortgage subject to foreclosure and such default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell, at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the front door of the Etowah  County Courthouse, in Gadsden, Alabama, between the legal hours of sale on March 26, 2021, the following described real property situated in Etowah County, Alabama:

Parcel I

To describe a lot of land commence at the NW corner of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 20, Township 13 South, Range 6 East; thence run South and along the West line of said forty a distance of 1155 feet to a point; thence deflect 86º 14’ to the left and run a distance of 1066.38 feet to a point, said point being the point of beginning of the lands herein described; thence continue to run along the previously described course a distance of 235 feet to a point on the Westerly right of way of Alabama Hwy 77; thence deflect 93º 26’ to the left and run along said R/W a distance of 130 feet to a point; thence deflect 86º 34’ to the left and run a distance of 235 feet to a point; thence deflect 93º 26’ to the left and run a distance of 130 feet to the point of beginning, lying in and being a portion of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 20, Township 13 South, Range 6 East, Southside, Etowah County, Alabama, and containing 0.4 acres, more or less.

Parcel II

To describe an access road right of way, commence at the NW corner of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 20; thence run South and along the West line of said Forty a distance of 825 feet to a point; thence deflect 86º 14’ to the left and run a distance of 714.3 feet to a point; thence deflect 86º 34’ to the right and run a distance of 165 feet to a point; thence deflect 86º 34’ to the left and run a distance of 354 feet to a point, said point being the point of beginning to describe the access road; thence continue to run 86º 34’ in a direct line a distance of 235 feet to a point on the Westerly right of way of Alabama Hwy 77; thence deflect 86º 34’ to the right and run a distance of 35 feet to a point; thence deflect 93º 26’ to the right and run a distance of 235 feet to a point; thence deflect 86º 34’ to the right and run a distance of 35 feet to the point of beginning. Said access road right of way lying in and being a portion of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 20, Township 13 South, Range 6 East, Southside, Etowah County, Alabama.

Parcel III (which was incorrectly shown as Parcel II on the Mortgage)

To describe a lot of land commence at the NW corner of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 20, Township 13 South, Range 6 East; thence run South and along the West line of said forty a distance of 1155 feet to a point; thence deflect 86º 14’ to the left and run a distance of 1301.38 feet to a point on the Westerly R/W of Alabama Hwy 77; thence deflect 93º 26’ to the left and run along said R/W a distance of 130 feet to the point of beginning of the lands herein described; from said point of beginning run North 86º 34’ West 235 feet; thence North, parallel to the West line of Alabama Hwy 77, 2 feet; thence Easterly in a direct line to a point on the West line of said highway, which is 3 feet North of the point of beginning; thence South and along said highway 3 feet to the point of beginning and embracing a portion of the NE 1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 20, Township 13 South, Range 6 East, Southside, Etowah County, Alabama.

This sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.  Proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of said mortgage. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

This Said sale is subject to all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements and  rights-of-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage.

FRANK RODEN and TAMMY RODEN

BY: JONATHAN M. WELCH

Attorney for Mortgage Holder

Jonathan M. Welch, P.C.

1925 Rainbow Drive

Gadsden, Alabama 35901

(256) 543-1660

March 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated December 9, 2016, executed by Connie S. Gilbreath, as surviving joint tenant, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Citibank, N.A., which mortgage was recorded on December 21, 2016, in Instrument Number 3444386, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc., notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Main entrance to the Etowah County Courthouse at Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on April 27, 2021, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

For a Point of Beginning: Commence at the Southwest Corner of Gov’t Lot 14, Fraction Section 20, Township 10 South, Range 5 East; Thence run North along the West Boundary line a distance of 330.76 feet to the Point of Beginning; Thence continue North along West Boundary line a distance of 176.22 feet to a point; Thence deflect right 105 degrees 01 minutes 12 seconds and run Southeasterly along fence line a distance of 330.59 feet to the West Right of Way line of Mountain Drive; Thence deflect right 102 degrees 20 minutes 44 seconds and run Southerly along the West Right of Way line a distance of 94.85 feet to a point; Thence deflect right 61 degrees 19 minutes 09 seconds and leaving said Right of way run Westerly a distance of 275.78 feet to the Point of Beginning, said tract embracing a portion of the Southeast ¼ (SE ¼) of the Southwest ¼ (SW ¼), Fraction Section 20, Township 10 South, Range 5 East, also known as Gov’t Lot No. 14, lying East of the Huntsville Meridian, Mountainboro Community, Etowah County, Alabama.

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage as well as expenses of foreclosure.  This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions reflected in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the office of the Judge of Probate of the County where the above-described property is situated.  This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to condition, title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. 

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.  Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process.  An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. 

The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Stephens Millirons, P.C. at the time and place of sale.  The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon on the second business day following the sale at the law firm of Stephens Millirons, P.C. at 120 Seven Cedars Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35802.  Stephens Millirons, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

CitiMortgage, Inc.

Transferee

Robert J. Wermuth/mgw

Stephens Millirons, P.C.

P.O. Box 307

Huntsville, Alabama  35804

Attorney for Mortgagee

March 12, 19, and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Anne-Marie Jones and Samuel Howard Wright appointed Personal Representatives on 02/08/2021 Estate of Franklin D. Crawford Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Harold Daugherty, Sr. appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/15/2021 Estate of Judith Faye Daugherty Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

William Stanley Phillips, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/12/2021 Estate of Billy Edwards Phillips, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Jeff Edward Roberts, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/02/2021 Estate of Jerry Edward Roberts, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

James Willard Oden, Jr., was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/20/2021 Estate of Clara Lorene Oden, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Jamen Logen Ellen, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/16/2021 Estate of Janice Rebecca Ellen, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Carolyn Ann Maddox, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/03/2021 Estate of Nancy Little Copeland, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

William Henry Martin, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/02/2021 Estate of Katherine Marie Martin, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Evelyn Mitchell Parker, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/23/2021 Estate of Bernice Mitchell, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Robert Jason Lowery, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/05/2021 Estate of Jerry T. Lowery, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

James Willard Oden, Jr. was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/20/2021 Estate of James Willard Oden, Sr.,, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Carolyn Frances Reed Mobley appointed Personal Representatives on 02/018/2021 Estate of Bobby Granvel Reed Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Stephen Mark Shows appointed Personal Representatives on 02/01/2021 Estate of Joyce Ellen Stephens Williams Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Jonathan Perry Works was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/09/2021 Estate of James Perry Works, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Sharron E. Helms, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/09/2021 Estate of David J. Helms, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Christopher Vincent Kelly, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/08/2021 Estate of Marguerite E. Piazzo Kelly, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Linda Manojlovich, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/09/2021 Estate of Twila Myers, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Laura Jane Jones, was/were appointed Personal Representatives on 01/28/2021 Estate of Robert Stephen Jones, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Derrick Christopher Woods, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/10/2021 Estate of Donald Jack Hill, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 19, 26 and April 2, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Jacob Millican, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/25/2021 Estate of James Michael Philpot, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 19, 26 and April 2, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Jeffry Shannon Swann and Jodey Sherrill Swann was/were appointed Co-Personal Representative(s) on 03/04/2021 Estate of Joseph Sherrill Swann, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 19, 26 and April 2, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Jennie Dobson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/10/2021 Estate of Ralph Thomas Campbell, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 19, 26 and April 2, 2021

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE THE MATTER OF:  THE ESTATE OF TYLER REED SHARP,  DECEASED,

CASE NO:  S-11246

KNOX REED SHARP, JR. appointed Personal Representative/Administrator on the 20th day of January, 2021, Estate of TYLER REED SHARP, DECEASED, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott Hassell,

Judge of Probate

March 12,19 and 26, 2021

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF KENNETH LAMAR STOTT, DECEASED,

CASE NO:  S-11276

Take notice that Letters of Testamentary having been granted to TERESA STOTT DALTON, as Personal Representative of the Estate of KENNETH LAMAR STOTT,  Deceased, on the 10th day of February, 2021, by this Court.

Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or in the same will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell,

Judge of Probate

March 19, 26 and April 2, 2021

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF KIMBERLY HUTCHESON DAVIS, DECEASED,

CASE NO:  S-11277

Take notice that Letters of Administration having been granted to TIMOTHY DAVIS, as Personal Representative of the Estate of KIMBERLY HUTCHESON DAVIS, Deceased, on the 11th day of February, 2021, by this Court.

Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or in the same will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell,

Judge of Probate

March 19, 26 and April 2, 2021

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

THE ESTATE OF Pamela Talbot Daugherty, DECEASED,

CASE NO: S-11294

TAKE NOTICE that LETTERS TESTAMENTARY having been granted to Casey Daughtery Lackey, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Pamela Talbot Daugherty, on the 25th day of February 2021, by the Honorable Scott Hassell, Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law of the same will be barred. 

Haley K. Tucker

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

Attorney for Petitioner

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

256-547-7200

March 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

THE ESTATE OF JULIUS SARRATT, DECEASED,

CASE NO: S-11244

TAKE NOTICE that LETTERS TESTAMENTARY having been granted to Tiffany Myers, as Administratrix of the Estate of Julius Sarratt, deceased, on the 8th day of February 2021, by the Honorable Scott Hassell, Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law of the same will be barred. 

Jason Knowles

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

Attorney for Administratrix

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

256-547-7200

March 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

Libby Turnipseed, as administratrix Of the Estate of Emma Pruitt Arieta,

Plaintiff,

Case No.: CV-2018-900205.00

Regions Bank, ET AL

Defendants.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

Notice to John M. Laney, Jr., Jimmy L. Marker, Mildred K. Scott, Gwen Sibert, Jan Pruitt, Joni Keyser, John Keyser, Chuck Pruitt, Chet Ray, Gary Ray, Jo Del Edwards, John Malcolm Long, Lynn Ronlaine, Laura Lee Estes, Chuck Stapp, Steven Stapp, Martha Sibert, Hugh O’Shields, Walter Pruitt, Justin Pruitt, Bill Pruitt, Curtis Marker and any other heirs or unknown heirs-at-law of Emma Pruitt Arieta whose names or addresses are not known.

Notice is hereby given that Libby Turnipseed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Emma Pruitt Arieta has filed a Petition for Approval of a compromised settlement of a claim of the Estate against Regions Bank. Said matter is set down for a hearing on the 25th day of May, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in Judge Cody Robinson’s Court Room, at the Etowah County Courthouse. You are hereby given notice of said Hearing at which time you may make any objection to said proposed settlement, if any.

Libby Turnipseed, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Emma Pruitt Arieta

Jack W. Torbert, Jr.

Attorney for Plaintiff

March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

JESSE DUNN, Plaintiff,

VS.

Case Number: CV-2021-900099

JOHN MICHAEL BLACK, OR HIS HEIRS AND DEVISEES IF DECEASED;

AND THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY, SITUATED IN ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA, TO-WIT: LOT 2 IN

VALLEYVIEW ESTATES, PLAT BOOK H PAGE 113, PROBATE JUDGE’S OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

DEFENDANTS.

NOTICE ISSUED TO THE FOLLOWING: John Michael Black or his Heirs and Devisees if deceased, and all other persons claiming any present, future, contingent, reversion, or other interest in the above described real property.

Please take notice that Jesse Dunn has filed an action in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama seeking to quiet title to the above-described real property. The above named defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer said Complaint on or before May 10, 2021, or thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against said Defendants in Etowah County Circuit Court Case Number: CV-2021-900099.

DONE this 16th day of March, 2021.

CASSANDRA “SAM” JOHNSON,

CLERK OF COURT

Jonathan M. Welch Attorney for Plaintiff

1925 Rainbow Drive

Gadsden, Alabama 35901

March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, 2021

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RESOLUTION NO. R-26-21

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                     

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at

2010 BROADWAY STREET in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Parcel One:

Lot Number Sixteen (16) in Block Number Thirty-Five (35) of Gadsden Realty Company’s South Gadsden Addition as same appears of record in Plat Book “B”, Page 314 & 315, Probate Office, Etowah County. SAVE AND EXCEPT the East 25 feet thereof.

Parcel Two:

The East 25 feet of Lot Number Sixteen (16) and all of Lot Number Seventeen (17) in Block Number Thirty-five (35) of Gadsden Realty Company’s South Gadsden Addition as same appears of record in Plat Book “B”, Pages 314 & 315, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to the STATE OF ALABAMA, P.O. BOX Montgomery, AL, possible rights of redemption to DENISE BELLEW, 206 HATLEY AVENUE, Gadsden, AL, subject to a mortgage in favor of ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES, 26 MARTHA LAYNE COLLINS BOULEVARD, Cold Spring, KY; J & R DEVELOPMENT, 755 NUMBER TWO HILL ROAD, Nauvoo, AL.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden, Alabama, at an open public meeting held on March 9, 2021.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk      

March 19, 2021                                  

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RESOLUTION NO. R-27-21

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                    

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at

1621 ROOSEVELT AVENUE (MOBILE HOME) in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot 12 in Block 39 in Gadsden Realty Company’s Crescent Heights, or South Gadsden Addition, according to the map or Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 8, page 314 and 315 in the Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements thereon.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to DAN and DEBORAH DUCKETT, 201 DUCKETT DRIVE, Albertville, AL.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden, Alabama, at an open public meeting held on March 9, 2021.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk   

March 19,  2021

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RESOLUTION NO. R-28-21

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                       

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at

2905 TALLAHASSEE STREET in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot number fourteen (14), Block number eleven (11), in South Highlands Addition according to map records in PLAT Book “A”, Page 281, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to JAMES PENDLEY, 2909 TALLAHASSEE STREET, Gadsden, AL, BUDDY EVANS, 2905 TALLAHASSEE STREET, Gadsden, AL.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden, Alabama, at an open public meeting held on March 9, 2021.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk   

March 19, 2021

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUTNY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  M.H. a minor born 12/01/2016

NOTICE TO:  Any persons claiming to be the father of M.H., born in Etowah County, Alabama on December 1, 2016 to F.H., the natural mother;

Please take notice that a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights has been filed in the Juvenile Court of Etowah County, Alabama by Ricky and Myra Epps.

Please be advised that if you intend to object or consent to the termination of parental rights you must file a written response within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication herein with counsel for said Petitioners whose address is shown below and with the Clerk of said Juvenile Court, 801 Forrest Avenue, Suite 202, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

Cassandra Johnson,

Etowah County Circuit Clerk

Attorney for Petitioners:

Andrew Perkins

Perkins Law Firm

755 Walnut Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

256-438-5598

March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 2021

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MOTION FOR SERVICES BY PUBLICATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

MONIQUE NICHOLE FRAZIER, PLAINTIFF

VS.  TRAVIS JEVON FRAZIER, DEFENDANT

CASE NO.:  DR-2019-90023500

TRAVIS JEVON FRAZIER, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer the complaint of MONIQUE NICHOLE FRAZIER, seeking a divorce and other relief thirty (30) days of the last publication date of this notice listed at the bottom, or therefore a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Civil Action No.: DR-2019-9000235.00 Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama. 

Dated this the 17th day of July, 2019.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Christopher P. Word

Attorney for Plaintiff

Post Office Box 8241

Gadsden, AL. 35902

256-312-9553

March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, 2021

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-21-900073-WBO

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$2,300.00 U.S. Currency

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Meko Deontonia Clay

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY:

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described currency You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 13th day of May 2021.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said vehicle. 

DONE this the 15th day of March 2021

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, 2021

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-21—900074-GCD

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$888.00 U.S. Currency

Railkal .380 Pistol

Serial # BAC3711

NEF C0 .32 Pistol

Serial # NB017544

Armcore 206 .38 Pistol

Serial # AP229371

Hi-Point .40 Pistol

Serial # 726014

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Johnathan Dawon Davis

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY AND FIREARMS:

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described currency and firearms. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 13th day of May 2021.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said vehicle. 

DONE this the 15th day of March 2021

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

March 19, 26, April 2 and 9, 2021

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FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT OF COMPLETION LEGAL NOTICE

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Hudak Construction Co., Inc. (Contractor) Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of GYMNASIUM FLOOR REPLACEMENT at RAYMOND HILL COMMUNITY CENTER

For the City of Gadsden, Alabama Gadsden Bid Request No. 3444 at 1231 Alcott Road for The City of Gadsden, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35901, Owner, and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify:

Thomas M. McElrath, Architect, 717 Merit Springs Road, Gadsden, Alabama 35901

(Architect)

Hudak Construction Co., Inc. 400 West Meighan Boulevard Gadsden, AL 35901

March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICE

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Hudak Construction Co., Inc. has completed the Contract for Improvement of The University of Alabama Gadsden Center, Improvements for Preschool Program, UA Project # 966-20-2329 at 121 North 1st Street, Gadsden, AL 35901 for the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama, Owner, and have made request for final settlement of said contract.  All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify: 

Architecture Works, Architect,

130 Nineteenth Street, South,

Birmingham, AL  35233.

Contractor:

Hudak Construction Co., Inc.

400 W. Meighan Blvd.

Gadsden, AL 35901

February 26, March 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle (s) on 04/16/2021.

1993 CHEVROLET GMT-400 – VIN: 1GBDC14K3PZ119309

1988 SUZUKI SAMARAI- VIN: JS4JC51C5J4210098

Thacker Towing

927 5th Ave NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 546-9994

March 12 and 19, 2021

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle (s) on 4/15/2021 at 10:00 AM.

2007 Chevrolet Colorado Maroon  – VIN: 1GCDT1 9E178186673

ER Towing & Recovery

1733 Forrest Avenue

Gadsden, AL 35901

(256) 547-1549

March 19 and 26, 2021

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