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Legals for 5/21/2021 – 5/27/2021

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Freddie L. Lott, unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Equifirst Corporation, on April 21, 2004, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, at Document Number, M-2004-1729; and subsequently transferred to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2004-KS7; The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2004-KS7, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse, in Gadsden, Alabama, on July 9, 2021, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Number Five (5) in Block H in the Cherokee Estates Unit Two (2), according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book “G”, Page 61, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama .

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure.

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 part of the foreclosure process.

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2004-KS7

Transferee

Jauregui, Lindsey, Longshore & Tingle

244 Inverness Center Drive

Suite 200

Birmingham, AL 35242

Phone: (205) 970-2233

May 7, 14 and 21, 2021

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Bobby J Nichols and Robbie S. Nichols, husband and wife, to The Gadsden Corporation, on March 7, 2000, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, at Book 2000, Page 70; and subsequently transferred to LIBERTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION; and subsequently transferred to Specialized Loan Servicing LLC; Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse, in Gadsden, Alabama, on June 9, 2021, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot 27 in Block 3 in Homewood Addition, as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Pages 218-219, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure.

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 part of the foreclosure process.

Specialized Loan Servicing LLC

Transferee

Jauregui, Lindsey, Longshore & Tingle

244 Inverness Center Drive

Suite 200

Birmingham, AL 35242

Phone: (205) 970-2233

May 7, 14 and 21, 2021

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FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the mortgage given by Akiba Yvette Canady, as Mortgagor, to Gavel Down Investments, LLC, as Mortgagee, dated April 2, 2013, and recorded as Instrument 3383684, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and the Mortgagee, 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 Mortgagee will sell, at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the courthouse door in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 4th day of June, 2021, the following described property to-wit:

Lots 19, 20, 21, and 22 in Block 23 of the Interurban Land Company’s Addition to the City of Gadsden, as recorded in Plat Book “B”, page 249, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage and the 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 the 12th day of May, 2021.

Gavel Down Investments, LLC, Mortgagee

/s/ James C. Inzer, III

Inzer, Haney, McWhorter, Haney & Skelton, LLC

Attorney for Mortgagee

May 14, 21, and 28, 2021                                     

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FILE CLAIMS

Kristy Huff, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/31/2021 Estate of Anthony Lee Gray, 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

May 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Maura Keithan, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/03/2021 Estate of John F. Keithan, II, 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

May 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Adrian Ragland was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/29/2021 Estate of Jackie Louis Ragland, 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

May 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Sharon Lynn Mayhall, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/26/2021 Estate of Betty Gilliland, 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

May 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Miriam Ann Deal, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/26/2021 Estate of Nora Sue Glenn, 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

May 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Joseph Theo West, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/03/2021 Estate of Nellie Lou West, 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

May 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Greg Pennington, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/12/2021 Estate of Eugene Pennington, 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

May 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Barbara Ann Wilburn appointed Personal Representatives on 03/09/2021over the Estate of Beryl F. Wilburn 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

May 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Grover Parrish appointed Personal Representatives on 02/29/2021 over the Estate of Shannon Leslie McAllister 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

May 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Mary Ann Wright, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/26/2021 Estate of Jay Wayne Wright, 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

May 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Kay Ashley was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/22/2021 Estate of Walter C. Higginbotham, 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

May 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Pamela Booker Wheeler appointed Personal Representatives on 04/07/2021 over the Estate of Bonnie Ruth Jackson 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

May 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Lukas Earl Parker appointed Personal Representatives on 03/29/2021 over the Estate of Eulas Earl Parker 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

May 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

John Morris Jenkins, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/23/2021 Estate of Janice Marie Jenkins, 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

May 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Joseph Patterson, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/24/2021 Estate of Sharon Renee Patterson, 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

May 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Earl Jones was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/14/2021 Estate of Lila Mae Payne, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Harold Russell Harton was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/14/2021 Estate of Robert P. Whorton, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Jason Wesley Coker was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/12/2021 Estate of John Wesley Coker, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Frank Clark Godfrey, Jr. was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/14/2021 Estate of Martha Jean Godfrey, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Heath N. Griffin was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/03/2021 Estate of William Robert Griffin, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Jimmie Wayne Garner was/were appointed Co-Personal Representative(s) on 04/30/2021 Estate of Patricia Gail Garner Womack, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Christopher Holliday was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/20/2021 Estate of Stacy Ann Holliday, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Tanya Milam Frasier was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/19/2021 Estate of Doris M. Milam, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Bryan Scott Lumpkin and Derek Cole Lumpkin was/were appointed Co-Personal Representative(s) on 05/05/2021 Estate of Charles Richard Lumpkin, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Connie Sewell was/were appointed Co-Personal Representative(s) on 05/05/2021 Estate of Johnny James Latham, Jr., 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Billy Harrelson was/were appointed Co-Personal Representative(s) on 05/04/2021 Estate of Linda Gail Harrelson, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Kathy McIntosh was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/05/2021 Estate of Michael Leon McIntosh, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Jennifer Marie Parker Elliott was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/13/2021 Estate of Lewis Ray Parker, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Holly Gaskin Smith was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/03/2021 Estate of Alice Jeanenne Gillilan, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Alicia Kay Gulledge and Talmadge Lynn Vaughn was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/08/2021 Estate of Jessie M. Vaughn, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Danny Hughes Estes was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/01/2021 Estate of Nyle Mather Estes, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Bobby Ray Roberts was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/03/2021 Estate of Margie Leona 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Thomas L. Pentecost was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/28/2021 Estate of Thomas E. Pentecost, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

William J. Bobo appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/22/2021 Estate Archie Rufus Bobo 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Jacob Millican appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/21/2021 Estate of Larry G. Turner 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Paul E. Cromwell, Jr. was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/12/2021 Estate of Myra J. Cromwell, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Melanie W. Ford was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/12/2021 Estate of Doris C. Walker, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Flonnie Walls Bellamy, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/07/2021 Estate of Larry Charles Bellamy, 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

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  THE ESTATE OF ROY LEE AKRIDGE, DECEASED

CASE NO.: S-11338

Take notice that Letters of Testamentary having been granted to SUSAN RENAE AKRIDGE as Personal Representative of the Estate of ROY LEE AKRIDGE, deceased, on the 16th day of March, 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 the same will be barred.

Scott Hassell

Probate Judge

May 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IIN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FLOYD THOMAS SNIDER JR., DECEASED

Letters of Administration on the estate of FLOYD THOMAS SNIDER, JR., Deceased, having been granted to FLOYD THOMAS SNIDER, III on the 1st day of April, 2021,

by the Honorable Scott W. Hassell, Judge of Probate of said County, 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 the same will be barred.

Norma M. Wells

Attorney for Floyd Thomas Snider, III.

Administrator of the Estate of Floyd Thomas Snider, Jr.

1640 Blount Avenue

Guntersville, AL. 35976

256-486-3407

May 14, 21, and 28, 2021

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  THE ESTATE OF ETHEL P. CHAMBERS, DECEASED

CASE NO.: S-11377

Take notice that Letters of Testamentary having been granted to CHARLOTTE RODGERS, as Personal Representative of the Estate of ETHEL P. CHAMBERS, deceased, on the 15th day of April 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 the same will be barred.

Scott Hassell

Probate Judge

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  THE ESTATE OF STANLEY ESTEP, DECEASED

CASE NO.: S-11379

Take notice that Letters of Testamentary having been granted to TIFFANY McCORMICK, as Personal Representative of the Estate of STANLEYESTEP, deceased, on the 1ST day of April 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 the same will be barred.

Scott Hassell

Probate Judge

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIM

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO.: S-11397

Letters Testamentary on the Estate of JERRELL E. TEET, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 27th day of April, 2021 by the Hon. Scott Hassell, Judge of Probate of said County, 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 the same with be barred. 

Amber Nicole Teet

Personal Representative

CHAD A HOPPER

Attorney for Amber Nicole Teet

440 West Main Street

Centre, AL. 35960

256-927-5764

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY K. BISHOP, DECEASED

CASE NO.: S-11363

Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Jacob A. Millican, Esq., Personal Representative on the 3rd day of May, 2021, by the Honorable Scott Hassell, Judge of Probate Court of Etowah County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Scott Hassell,

Judge of Probate

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  THE ESTATE OF EVELYN D. SWAIN, DECEASED

CASE NO.: S-11366

Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Deidre Swain, Personal Representative on the 3rd day of May, 2021, by the Honorable Scott Hassell, Judge of Probate Court of Etowah County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Scott Hassell,

Judge of Probate

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF PATRICK LAVANT MASHBURN, DECEASED

CASE NO. S-11410

Notice to Heirs at Law of Patrick LaVant Mashburn, deceased of Probate of Last Will and Testament.  On the 5th day of May 2021, the Petition for Probate of Will by Kenneth Ray Mashburn concerning a certain paper in writing purporting to be The Last Will and Testament of Patrick LaVant Mashburn, dated May 3, 2019 was filed in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama as Case No. S-11410; and that June 30, 2021, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. has been appointed as the day for hearing said Petition, at which time you may appear and contest the same if you deem it proper to do so.

Done this 18th day of May, 2021.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

Shannon Mitchell

Petitioner’s Attorney

Post Office Box 753

Boaz, AL. 35957

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA

MARIE L. ROGERS, PLAINTIFF

VS.

A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

Lots 1 and 2 in Block “A” of subdivision of the L.M. Nipper Farm, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 231, in the probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.

and

Joe Lynn Bartlett; Lamar Hollis; Shane Smith; Sarina Smith; Jerry Wayne Bartlett; Bruce Allen Bartlett; and Mikel Roy Bartlett

and

THOSE WHOSE IDENTITIES AND ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES, including any persons claiming any present interest therein and including any person claiming any future, contingent, reversionary, remainder, or other interest therein, who may claim any interest in the above described property,

Defendants.

The Defendants, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Plaintiff’s Complaint within thirty (30) days of the completion of the publication or therefore a judgment of default may be rendered against you in the aforementioned case. 

Done this 6th day of May, 2021.

Cassandra Johnson

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

(256) 547-7200

(256) 467-6322 fax

May 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

STATE OF ALABAMA, ETOWAH COUNTY PROBATE COURT

In The Matter of the Estate of KIMBERLY LYNN WILLIS, Deceased

Letters of Administration on the estate of KIMBERLY LYNN WILLIS, Deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 15th day of April 2021 by the Honorable Scott W. Hassell, Judge of Probate of said County, 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 the same will be barred.

Kayla Nicole Willis

Chad A. Hopper

Attorney for Kayla Nicole Willis

400 West Main Street

Centre, AL. 35960

256-927-5764

May 14, 21, and 28, 2021

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  THE ESTATE OF JAMES MICHAEL SHEFFIEDL, DECEASED

CASE NO:  S-11370

TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to Kathy Sheffield, as Administratrix of the Estate of James Michael Sheffield, deceased, on the 5th day of May, 2021, by the Honorable Scott Hassell, Judge of Probate.

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 or the same will be barred.

Jason Knowles

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

Attorney for Administratrix

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, Alabama 35901

256-547-7200

May 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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NOTICE OF ESTATE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  THE ESTATE OF JAMES V. PLEMONS, Deceased

CASE NO.:  S-11400

A Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of James V. Plemons, deceased, having been submitted to the Honorable Scott Hassell, Judge of Probate, by Petitioner James Michael Plemons, on the 20th day of April, 2021; Notice is hereby given that all persons contesting said Petition shall file response thereto with the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, within thirty (30) days following the publication of this notice.

Jason Knowles, Attorney for Petitioner

May 21, 2021   

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NOTICE OF SUMMONS

TO:  CESAR O. CRUZ AND ALABAMA LAND & TIMBER COMPANY, LLC

You are notified that a Complaint styled Cesar O. Cruz, Plaintiff vs. Cesar O. Cruz, Jr., and Alabama Land and Timber Company, LLC, as Defendants, Case Number:  CV-21-900166.

You are hereby to file with the Clerk of Court an answer to the Complaint within 30 days after the last publication of this notice, or default Judgment will be entered against you.

Dated this the 29th day of April 2021

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Jack Floyd, Esquire

FLOYD LAW FIRM, LLC

Attorney for Petitioners

808 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

(256) 547-6328

May 21, 28, June 4 and 11, 2021       

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NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION

Matthew Sukley, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer Kimberly Sukley’s petition for divorce and other relief by July 5, 2021, or thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No. DR-2021-900128, Circuit Court of Etowah County.

Done the 7th day of May, 2021.

David W. Trottier

1002 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, AL 35901 Attorney for Kimberly Sukley

May 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION

Patrick Patterson, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer Judy Patterson’s petition for divorce and other relief by July 5, 2021, or thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No. DR-2020-900036, Circuit Court of Etowah County.

Done this 7th day of May, 2021.

David W. Trottier

1002 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

Attorney for Judy Patterson

May 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 2021                                         

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NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: E.Y.C. DOB: 11-21-19

CASE NO.: JU-2019-500.02

NOTICE TO: Any person claiming to be the father of E.Y.C, born in Etowah

County, Alabama on 11-21-19, to C.D., 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 Casey and Samantha Pnazek.

Please be advised that if you intend to object or contest 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 the said Circuit Court, 801 Forrest Avenue, Suite202, Gadsden, Alabama 35901

Attorney for Petitioners:

Joshua B. Sullivan

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, Alabama 35901

This the 27th day of April  2021

Cassandra Johnson

CIRCUIT CLERK

April 30, May 7, 14 and 21, 2021

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF AN ADOPTION PETITION OF AMY DENISE ADCOCK-ADAMS

CASE NO. A-1720

CASE NO. A-1723

A CHILD BORN TO LAURA DEEANN ADAMS WHOSE NATURAL AND BIOLOGICAL FATHER’S WHEREABOUTS AND ADDRESS ARE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a child born to Laura Deann Adams, natural mother, set to be heard on July 6, 2021, at 10:00 AM, was filed on the 22nd day of April, 2021, alleging that the location of the biological father of said child is unknown and has not been disclosed to the Court. 

The Minor Child’s birth date is:  May 28, 2019. 

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein with Thomas A. King, Esquire, whose name and address is shown below, and the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

Done this 16th day of April 2021.

Scott Hassell

Judge of Probate

Thomas A. King

128 S 8th Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

May 21, 28, June 4, and 11, 2021

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NOTICE OF COURT ACTION

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  THE MATTER OF:  T.S., a minor,

CASE NOS.: JU-15-059-02-JFN

The assumed father, Johnathan Mack Stephens and/or any unknown/unnamed father, must answer the Petitioners’ for Custody filed by attorney Thomas A. King in the District Court of Etowah County, Alabama, fourteen (14) days after the last publication or a judgment by default may be entered.

Done this the 12th day of May 2021.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Thomas A. King

Attorney for Petitioners

128 South 8th Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

256-547-1117

office@alalegal.com

May14, 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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NOTICE OF COURT ACTION

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  THE MATTER OF:  T.S., a minor,

CASE NOS.: JU-15-059-03-JFN

The assumed father, Johnathan Mack Stephens and/or any unknown/unnamed father, must answer the Petitioners’ Petition to Terminate Parental Rights, filed by Thomas A. King in the District Court of Etowah County, Alabama, fourteen (14) days after the last publication or a judgment by default may be entered.

Done this the 12th day of May 2021.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Thomas A. King

Attorney for Petitioners

128 South 8th Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

256-547-1117

office@alalegal.com

May14, 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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CIVIL ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

Civil Action No.  CV-2020-900315

DAVID A. WATERS,

Plaintiff,

v.

A tract or parcel of land described as follows:  Begin at a point on the north line of Lot 15, Block “B”, R. R. Yeats Subdivision, which is 52 feet west of the northeast corner of said lot; thence south and parallel to the east line of said lot to a point in the southwest line thereof; thence northwesterly and along the southwest line of said lot to its intersection with the present right of way line of U.S. Highway #411; thence northeasterly and along said highway right of way line to its intersection with the north line of said Lot 15; thence east and along the north line of said Lot 15 to the point of beginning; and embracing a portion of Lot Fifteen (15), Block “B”, R. R. Yeats Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book “C”, pages 26 and 27, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

The address being 20 Township Road, Rainbow City, Alabama  35906;

AND

THE ESTATE OF AVERIAL COLE, Deceased, including any heirs or devisees of the same; DEBORAH COBB; BECKY WOMACK; and unknown heirs and parties, including any persons claiming any present, future, contingent, reversionary, remainder, or other interest in the above described property,

Defendants.

This is to advise that a suit has been filed in this cause seeking to quiet title to the lands described above.  The parties listed above and all other persons claiming any present, future, contingent, remainder, reversion, or other interest in said lands, are required to answer on or before the 28th day of June, 2021, or thereafter, judgment by default may be rendered against them in this cause.

Done this 23rd day of April, 2021.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2021

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given to ANGELIKA CARTER, 216 EWING AVENUE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901, subject to that certain mortgage in favor of REGIONS BANK, 200 BROAD STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located 216 EWING AVENUE in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Ten (10) in Block Seven (7) of Ewing Addition to Gadsden, Alabama, as recorded in Plat Book “B”, Pages 396 and 397, in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated. 

You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.                                                                                                                                                                               

Brian Harbison                                                  

BUILDING OFFICIAL                                                                                                               

City of Gadsden                                                 

P.O. Box 267                                                    

Gadsden, AL  35902                                             

(256) 549-4529          

May 21, 2021                                                                                                                   

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given to JENNIFER L. DOVER and BETTY M. PHILLIPS, 3600 STONEWALL AVENUE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35904, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located 3600 STONEWALL AVENUE in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Five (5) in Block Number One (1) in the First Addition to Woodland Park, as recorded in Plat Book “G”, page 1, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated. 

You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.                                                                                                                                                                                 

Brian Harbison                                                  

BUILDING OFFICIAL                                                                                                               

City of Gadsden                                                 

P.O. Box 267                                                    

Gadsden, AL  35902                                             

(256) 549-4529       

May 21, 2021                                                                                                                      

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING                                                                                                                                           

Notice is hereby given to the STATE OF ALABAMA, P.O. BOX 327210, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36132, and HEIRS OF EMMA FRAZIER, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 at 11a.m., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the property located at 1400 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE in District 1 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lots Numbers Thirty-seven (37) and Thirty-eight (38) in Block Number One (1) in Harlem City Subdivision of the City of Gadsden, Alabama, as shown in Plat Book “C”, Pages 366 & 367, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Should be assessed with a lien of $2,616.40 for the abatement of a nuisance in accordance with Section 86-65 of the Gadsden City Code. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the assessment of the lien.                                                         

Brian Harbison                                        

Building Official                                                                                         

City of Gadsden                                       

P. O. Box 267                                         

Gadsden, AL  35902 

(256) 549-4529    

May 21, 2021                                                               

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING                                                                                                                                           

Notice is hereby given to the STATE OF ALABAMA, P.O. BOX 327210, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36132, subject to the rights of redemption of GREGORY N. STEPHENS, 312 COPELAND DRIVE, BOAZ, ALABAMA 35956, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 at 11a.m., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the property located at 1406 PIERCE AVENUE in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Eight (8) in Block Number Fifteen (15), in the Gadsden Realty Company’s South Gadsden Addition, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book “B”, pages 314 and 315, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Should be assessed with a lien of $3,216.40 for the abatement of a nuisance in accordance with Section 86-65 of the Gadsden City Code. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the assessment of the lien.                                                       

Brian Harbison                                        

Building Official                                                                                           

City of Gadsden                                       

P. O. Box 267                                         

Gadsden, AL  35902 

(256) 549-4529           

May 21, 2021                                                        

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING                                                                                                                                          

Notice is hereby given to ANN HARRIS, 370 BUTLER ROAD, BOWDON, GEORGIA 30108, MICHAEL TALIAFERRO, 344 COATS BEND ROAD, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901, 221 GREG AVENUE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35904, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 at 11a.m., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the property located at 1351 FORREST AVENUE (ACCESSORY BUILDING) in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot numbered 24 Block 1 according to the Tallman Addition to the City of Gadsden as surveyed and platted by T.W. Lister, Surveyor as a Second Survey in March 1903, which said plat is recorded in the Book of Town Plats “A” Page 258. Said property being located and situated in Etowah County, Alabama. Source of description is from deed dates August 06, 1991; T. Durward Debose and William A. Robinson grantors and Rome R. Simmons, grantee.

Should be assessed with a lien of $2,591.40 for the abatement of a nuisance in accordance with Section 86-65 of the Gadsden City Code. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the assessment of the lien.                                                        

Brian Harbison                                        

Building Official                                                                                           

City of Gadsden                                       

P. O. Box 267                                         

Gadsden, AL  35902 

(256) 549-4529        

May 21, 2021                                                           

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-21-900162-GCD

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

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$3,000.00 U.S. Currency

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Rockwell Horton, Jr.

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 8th day of July 2021.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency. 

DONE this the 6th day of April 2021

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

May 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 2021

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STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE COLLECTION SERVICES DIVISION

INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY

LOCATED IN ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 40-29-23(b), Code of Alabama 1975, that the Alabama Department of Revenue is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following real properties described below, acquired as a result of a Sheriff’s Sale. Sealed bids shall be submitted online at: https://www.alabamainteractive.org/ador_eBuy/, until the closing date and time of 11:59 p.m., Friday, June 4, 2021, at which time all bids will be opened and read in the Collection Services Division. Bids will not be accepted after the above stated date and time.

Description of property offered:

LOTS NUMBER TWO (2) AND THREE (3) IN WILDFLOWER ESTATES FIRST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “J”, PAGE 113, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA, LYING AND BEING IN ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

The property is located at or near Lots 2 and 3 Wildflower Estates, Honeysuckle Lane, Southside, AL 35907;

Parcel Identification Number: 21-08-28-0-000-011.036 & 21-08-28-0-000-011.037; as described in Doc#: D-2001-4191

The parcels are being offered “as is” and “where is” without recourse against the State of Alabama Department of Revenue. It is the responsibility of the bidder to inspect the property conditions before submitting a bid by drive-by only, without trespassing on the property in any manner. Bidders must agree to all terms listed online before submitting a bid. If you wish to bid on this property, please complete the Sealed Bid Form online.

The minimum bid for this parcel is $16,000.

EACH bid submitted online must be accompanied by an EFT bid deposit payment of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Any bid submitted without payment of the bid deposit will not be considered. The deposits of unsuccessful bidders will be returned following the bid closing date.

NO BID SHALL BE RECEIVED FOR ANY REASON ANY TIME AFTER THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. IT SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO ENSURE ACTUAL RECEIPT OF THE BID BY THE COLLECTION SERVICES DIVISION PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE.

The successful bidder must complete the transaction within 30 days of award or forfeit the bid deposit. Specification of a minimum bid amount to be considered does not suggest acceptance of any bid which may equal or exceed that amount. The State does not warrant nor guarantee title to the lands herein advertised or otherwise warrant or guarantee the condition of the land or improvements related to the land herein advertised. Therefore, any Quit Claim Deed given by the State to the successful bidder will not warrant or guarantee the title to or condition of the land purchased.

The Alabama Department of Revenue reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale at any time and the right to reject any or all bids.

For more information about the sale contact:

Alabama Department of Revenue

Collection Services Division-Sealed Bid Sale

P. O. Box 327820

Montgomery, AL 36132-7820

Telephone: (334) 242-1229

May 7, 14 and 21, 2021   

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BID PROPOSAL

Sealed bids will be received by City of Southside at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 2255 AL Highway 77, Southside, AL 35907 until 4:00pm June 8, 2021 and at that time be publicly opened for constructing the following: 580’ 6” pipe, one fire hydrant assembly, two valves, one connection fee, 60’ steel encasement, four anchor couplings, four anchor tees, eight megalugs, and 20 fittings. Bids must be submitted on complete original proposals made available by owner. Bid documents (plans and proposals) are available at Southside City Hall Clerk upon payment of a non-refundable deposit of $25. Checks shall be made to City of Southside.

May 21, 28 and June 4, 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 6/18/2021.

2007 Ford F150 – VIN: 1FTPX12V5FA26836

2006 Toyota Tacoma – VIN: 5TENX22N2 6Z169676

Thacker Towing

927 5th Ave NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 546-9994

May 14 and 21, 2021

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES

Please take NOTICE that the Kelton Wrecker LLC will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicles:

2016 JEEP PATRIOT – VIN:  1C4NJPBBXGD787682

2012 NISSAN MURANO  – VIN:  JN8AZ1 MU5CW102137

The public auction will be held at Kelton Wrecker LLC located at 1625 Forrest Ave Gadsden AL 35901 at 8:00 AM on 05/29/2021. The seller shall have a right to reject any bid that is unreasonably low and may postpone the public auction until another time and place. In addition, the seller expressly reserves the right to bid and purchase at the public auction.

May 14 and 21, 2021

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NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that the contents of the following storage buildings will be sold by Off Campus Storage at 10:00 AM on Friday May 28, 2021 at 474 George Wallace Drive, Gadsden, AL. 35903.

Jesse Siders # 66 

Annie Payne # 167 and 168

Amos Smith # 48

Michael Souder # 30, 44 and 76

Venetta Byers # 69 and 150

Farrell Williams #67 and 71

Kenneth Thomas Jr. # 13

E. Mostilla # 50 and 59

D. Jones # 103

Matthew Smith # 116

J. Gaylor # 170

May 21 and 28, 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 6/25/2021.

2008 Ford Fusion – VIN: 3FAHP07198R194090

Matt’s Towing

927 5th Ave NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 485-8755

May 21 and 28, 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 6/25/2021.

2008 Chevrolet Impala – VIN: 2G1WT 58K589126191

2004 Pontiac Grand Prix – VIN: 2G2W S522541257363

2001 Chevrolet Express V – VIN: 1GAHG39R611189324

2004 Pontiac Grand Prix – VIN: 2G2WS 522441128076

Thacker Towing

927 5th Ave NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 546-9994

May 21 and 28, 2021

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