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 Anthony L Gajda, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns dated May 18, 2022; said mortgage being recorded on May 19, 2022 as Instrument No. 3540632 as having been modified by an agreement recorded as Instrument No. 3577665, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2025, Page 3592966, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.
The undersigned, Nationstar Mortgage 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 before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on July 30, 2025 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Commencing at the purported NW corner of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 22, Township 10 S, Range 5 E of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama; thence S 04° 40’ E 989.45 feet to a P-K Nail found in the pavement of Charlie Gilliam Road; thence N 89° 45’ 51” E 24.00 feet to a point on the Easterly right of way of said road; thence 89° 55’ 52” E 185.84 feet to a 1/2” rebar found; thence N 89° 54’ 02” E 77.98 feet to the True Point of Beginning for the property herein described; thence from the True Point of Beginning for the property herein described; thence from the True Point of Beginning, N 89° 54’ 32” E 130.00 feet to a point; thence S 23° 27’ 18” W 356.97 feet to a point on the Northerly right of way of said Cox Gap Road; thence S 23° 27’ 18” W 30.00 feet to a point in the Centerline of said Cox Gap Road; thence along said centerline N 65° 52’ 44” W 130.00 feet to a point; thence leaving said centerline N 25° 18’ 44” E 30.0 feet to a point on the Northerly right of way of said road; thence N 25° 13’ 24” E 166.40 feet to a point; thence N 25° 25’ 11” E 137.29 feet to the True Point of Beginning for the property herein described; said lands lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama. Less and except any portion of subject property lying with public road right of way.
Said property is commonly known as 6120 Cox Gap Rd, Boaz, AL 35956.
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.
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
as holder of said mortgage
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
505 20th Street N, Suite 1775
Birmingham, AL 35203
Telephone: (205) 216-4238
FT21@mccalla.com
File No. 25-06986AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
25-06986AL
June 27, July 4 and 11, 2025
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Gemi Fassina to Maurice E, Hicks, M-Number 3415862 Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and subsequintly assigned to Maurice E. Hicks and Rinda T. Hicks, Trustees of the Mossy’s Landing Living Trust, dated December 5, 2022, and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in M- Number 3582748, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama; the undersigned mortgage owner, Maurice E. Hicks and Rinda T. Hicks, Trustees of the Mossy’s Landing Living Trust have elected to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable as provided in the terms of said mortgage, and acting under and by virtue of the power and authority given by said mortgage, will be on the 4th of August, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the courthouse door, City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
To reach the point of beginning for the tract of land herein described, commence at the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4), in Section Eleven (11), Township Twelve (12) South, Range Seven (7) East of Huntsville Meridian and from thence run in a Westerly direction along the South line of said Forty a distance of 164 feet to a point, which point is the point of beginning to describe the tract of land herein conveyed; thence from said point of beginning continue to run in a Westerly direction along the South line of said Forty a distance of 72.0 feet to a point; thence deflect an angle of 91 degrees 55 minutes to the right and run in a Northerly direction a distance of 199.88 feet to a point on the South line of Main Street; thence deflect an angle of 91 degrees 00 minutes to the right and run in an Easterly direction along the Southerly line of Main Street, a distance of 72 feet to a point; thence deflect an angle of 89 degrees 00 minutes to the right and run in a Southerly direction a distance of 196.21 feet to the point of beginning, said description embracing a portion of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) in Section Eleven (11), Township Twelve (12) South, Range Seven (7) East of Huntsville Meridian in Etowah County, Alabama.
The proceeds of said sale will be used, expended and applied in accordance with the terms
of said mortgage.
Maurice E. Hicks, Trustee of the Mossy’s Landing Living Trust
Mortgage Owners
BRIAN KEITH COPELAND
COPELAND AND COPELAND, LLC
Attorney for owners
July 4, 11 and 18, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Sara Walker Savage was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/19/2025 to the Estate of Charles D. 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Linda Bearden Cleveland was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/16/2025 to the Estate of Marcelle Stone Bearden, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Yvonne Marie Long was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/29/2025 over the Estate of Tiffany Marie Clifton, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Genny Pointer was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/28/2025 over the Estate of Myra Pointer, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Bruce Williams was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/30/2025 to the Estate of Dorothy May Williams, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Daryl Blanton was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/23/2025 over the Estate of Mary Kate Gibbs, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Ricky Dale Shockley was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/05/2025 to the Estate of Celestine Shockley, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Deborah A. Edmondson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/06/2025 to the Estate of Mary A. Stearns, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Layla Nicole Talley was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/16/2025 over the Estate of Elizabeth Williams, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Letha Dawn Hardeman and Dena Lynn Cobb was/were appointed Co-Personal Representative(s) on 05/20/2025 to the Estate of Norman Lewis Shurbutt, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Patricia A. Pritchett was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/11/2025 to the Estate of Paul Leonard Pritchett, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Suzette Anna Maria Pugh was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/10/2025 over the Estate of Gary Brent Stanfield, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Debbie Echols was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/05/2025 over the Estate of Myrtice Inez 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Barbara Powell was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/04/2025 over the Estate of Jeannie Chappell Jelks, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Carla Bottoms Watson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/04/2025 to the Estate of Carl Wyatt Watson, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Dora-Lynn Barnett Thomas was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/11/2025 to the Estate of Miles E. Barnett, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Rachel Brooke Owen was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/16/2025 over the Estate of Bert A. Washburn, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Cassie Cozaad was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/16/2025 over the Estate of Tricia Diane 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Pamela Boyd was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/05/2025 to the Estate of Doris Jean Hann, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Faye Crow was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/28/2025 over the Estate of Clinton William Hall, 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
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Amy Denise Roe was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/12/2025 to the Estate of Mary Darlene 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
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Jeff Howard Mayben was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/09/2025 to the Estate of J. Howard Mayben, 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
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Jeffery F. Bailey was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/28/2025 over the Estate of Valerie Anne Bailey, 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
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Dennis Jarrells was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/11/2025 to the Estate of Bobby E. Jarrells, 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
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Joseph V. Giamalva and Virginia Paige McCullars was/were appointed Co-Personal Representative(s) on 05/29/2025 to the Estate of Patty M. Giamalva, 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
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Richy Brooks was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/13/2025 to the Estate of Jeanette A. Brooks, 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
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Gerald Presley and Betty Burroughs was/were appointed Co-Personal Representative(s) on 06/20/2025 to the Estate of Ann R. Burroughs, 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
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Jan Jones was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/17/2025 over the Estate of Mitchell Bopp, 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
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Shirley B. Thompson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/17/2025 to the Estate of Sarah L. Freeman, 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
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Michael Keith Mosley was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/09/2025 over the Estate of Lucinda Ann Peppers, 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
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Davis Bailey, Conservator was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/18/2025 over the Estate of Karen Faye Williams Tucker, 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
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Sherry Ann Schnebel was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/17/2025 to the Estate of Terry Wayne Yenour, 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
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Kemely Johnson Hatchett was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/17/2025 over the Estate of Michael Craig Hightower, 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
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF The Adoption Petition of: JUSTIN ALLEN GRAY.
Case No: 2025-00354
TO: UNKNOWN FATHER OF MINOR CHILD BORN TO HOLLY MARIE MACFARLAND GRAY
Please take notice that a Petition for Adoption of a child born to Heather Marie MacFarland Gray has been filed in said Court by the Petitioner named above. The minor child’s date of birth is August 21, 2018. As a notified party, you may appear in the adoption proceeding to contest or support the attached Petition. Please be advised that if you intend to contest or support the attached Petition. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response withing thirty (30) days of service of this notice with counsel for said Petitioner, whose name and address are as shown below and with the Clerk of Probate at the following address: P.O. Box 187, Gadsden, AL 35902. If you fail to respond within thirty (30) days and appear at the hearing, the Court may construe that failure as an implied consent to the adoption and waiver of a right to appear and of further notice of the adoption proceedings. If the adoption is approved, your parental rights, if any, will be considered terminated.
Attorney for Petitioner:
Stephanie L. Gillilan
834 Chestnut Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 458-6515
Given under my hand this the day of 10th day of June 2025.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
June 13, 20, 27, and
July 4, 2025
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: SHELIA D. LANE,
ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2025-250
TO: Randall Daniel and any unknown family
Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP & CONSERVATORSHIP of the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 28TH day of JULY 2025 at 2:00 p.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.
DONE THIS THE 13TH DAY OF JUNE 2025
Scott Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: BARBARA JEAN LAMBERTH RICHARDSON, ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2025-299
TO: Tammy Mercier, Danny Richardson and any unknown family
Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP & CONSERVATORSHIP of the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 21 day of JULY 2025 at 2:30 p.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.
DONE THIS THE 13TH DAY OF JUNE 2025
Scott Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: CHARLOTTE HOOD, INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2025-146
TO: Any interested party
Please take notice that a PETITION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY belonging to the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 22 day of JULY 2025 at 1:30 p.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.
DONE THIS THE 17TH DAY OF JUNE 2025.
Scott Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: NANCY JAASKELAINEN, ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2025-389
TO: Grace Lehmann and any unknown family
Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP & CONSERVATORSHIP of the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 28 day of JULY 2025 at 1:30 p.m. was appointed a day and time for hear-ing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.
DONE THIS THE 25TH DAY OF JUNE 2025
Scott Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
June 27, July 4 and 11, 2025
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: MARY BROGDON,
ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2025-293
TO: Traci Jordan and any unknown family
Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP & CONSERVATORSHIP of the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the day of AUGUST 2025 at 1:00 P.M. was appointed a day and time for hear-ing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.
DONE THIS THE 27TH DAY OF JUNE 2025
Scott Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: ILA BURTON, INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2025-128
TO: Any interested party
Please take notice that a PETITION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY belonging to the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 11th day of AUGUST 2025 at 1:00 p.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.
DONE THIS THE 1ST DAY OF JULY 2025.
Scott W. Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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PUBLICATION NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
JUDY TROTMAN
VS
CV-24-900515
SHIRLEY ANN BEAVERS
SHIRLEY ANN BEAVERS’ whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer JUDY TROTMAN’S
COMPLAINT FOR QUIET TITLE and other relief, or thereafter, a Judgment by Default may be
rendered against SHIRLEY ANN BEAVERS in Case No: CV-24-900515, Circuit Court of Etowah
County, Alabama.
Dated: June 5th, 2025
Cassandra Johnson
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK
CLARK HALL, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
750 FORREST AVENUE
GADSDEN AL 35901
(256) 549-4357
June 13, 20, 27, and
July 4, 2025
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ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
FRITZ SMITH & SARAH SMITH
REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, Plaintiff,
V.
Case No.: CV-2023-900324.00
SALISBURY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC, Defendant,
The Plaintiff to this cause has made claims against any and all devisees of Salisbury Development Company, LLC whose names and addresses are unknown, in addition to claims against any and all parties who may claim a present, future, contingent, reversionary, remainder, or other interest in and to the following parcels of real estate, more particularly described as follows:
(1) A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 19, WILSON ST EST. K-82, ATTALLA
14-12-5; IDENTIFIED IN DEED BOOK 2018, PAGE
3464029 AS RECORDED WITH THE JUDGE OF
PROBATE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA;
TAX PARCEL ID NO. 16-06-14-0-001-009.011
and
(2) A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 23, WILSON ST EST. K-82, ATTALLA
14-12-5; IDENTIFIED IN DEED BOOK 2018, PAGE
3472489 AS RECORDED WITH THE JUDGE OF
PROBATE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA;
TAX PARCEL ID NO. 16-05-15-0-001-327.025
and
(3) A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 24 WILSON ST EST. K-82, ATTALLA
14-12-5; IDENTIFIED IN DEED BOOK 2018, PAGE
3472489 AS RECORDED WITH THE JUDGE OF
PROBATE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA;
TAX PARCEL ID NO. 16-05-15-0-001-327.024
and
(4) A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 28 WILSON ST EST. K-82, ATTALLA
14-12-5; IDENTIFIED IN DEED BOOK 2018, PAGE
3472489 AS RECORDED WITH THE JUDGE OF
PROBATE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA;
TAX PARCEL ID NO. 16-05-15-0-001-327.024
and
(5) A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 29 WILSON ST EST. K-82, ATTALLA
14-12-5; IDENTIFIED IN DEED BOOK 2018, PAGE
3472489 AS RECORDED WITH THE JUDGE OF
PROBATE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA;
TAX PARCEL ID NO. 16-05-15-0-001-327.024
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that any and all devisees of Salisbury Development Company, LLC whose names and addresses are unknown, in addition to any and all unknown parties claiming any present, future, contingent, reversionary, remainder, or other interest in and to the five (5) parcels of real estate described herein above, shall answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff, Fritz Smith & Sarah Smith Revocable Living Trust, within thirty (30) days from the last date said no-tice is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Etowah County, Alabama, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against any said Defendants who fail to answer same as ordered herein.
It is FURTHER ORDERED that this Order and notice be published once a week for four (4) successive weeks in THE MESSENGER, a newspaper of general circulation in Etowah County, Alabama.
DONE this 18th day of October, 2023.
/s/ WILLIAM B OGLETREE
CIRCUIT JUDGE
Knowles & Sullivan, LLC
413 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
256-547-7200
June 13, 20, 27, and
July 4, 2025
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PUBLICATION NOTICE
Notice of Action by Publication: TYLER MONTANA JUL PRESCOTT V. SANDRA L. JOHNSON, Case No. CV-2024-900179, was filed in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama on May 1, 2024, seeking to quiet title in rem to the property with an address of 2624 McClain Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901 and described as follows:
Track Number Thirteen (13), according to Map Number One (1) of the Tarpley Subdivision recorded in Plat Book “D”, Page 109, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, and lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.
TO: All persons claiming present, future, contingent, remainder, reversion or other interest in said lands or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or the lien thereon: You are hereby notified that the above-styled action was filed against you on May 1, 2024, and that you are hereby commanded to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the complaint within 30 days from last publication, the 11th day of July, 2025 or thereafter suffer judgment in rem to be rendered against you because this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who are not personally served with a copy of the complaint. Your response must be filed with Etowah County Circuit Clerk, 801 Forest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901 and served upon Plaintiff’s attorney, Sylvion Moss, 2100 First Ave. N., Ste. 500, Birmingham, AL 35203, phone number (205) 328-9445.
June 20, 27, July 4 and 11, 2025
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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
GARRY THRIFT, Plaintiff,
vs.
DV-2024-900364
ROBERT VINCENT OLIVER, et al., Defendants.
The Defendant, ROBERT VINCENT OLIVER, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Complaint, filed by Gary Thrift within thirty (30) days of the completion of the publication or thereafter a judgment of default may be rendered against you in the aforementioned case.
Done the 25th day of June, 2025.
/s/ MATTHEW P. SKELTON
DISTRICT JUDGE
Joshua B. Sullivan
Knowles & Sullivan, LLC
413 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
T: 256-547-7200
June 27, July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT FOR BILL TO QUIET TITLE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
MARCUS WHITT,
Plaintiff,
V.
CV-2025-900255
SANDRA M. COLE,
including any
Heirs or Devises of the Same whose addresses and/or names are unknown at this time; 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,
-and-
A PARCEL OF LAND described as follows:
H/S BASE YEAR LT 7 BLK 27 ORIG SURV ATTALLA
PLAT A-226-227 3-12-5
1764-97, 1823-187, WILL-1996, D-2005-3026,
D-2006-3245171,
Defendants.
The Defendant, SANDRA M. COLE and/or his, her, or their heirs or next of kin, and any
other individuals who may claim an interest in the aforementioned property, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Bill to Quiet Title filed by MARCUS WHITT, within thirty (30) days of the completion of the publication or thereafter a judgment of default may be rendered against you in the aforementioned case.
Done the 23rd day of June 2025.
Cassandra Johnson
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Etowah County
Megan Huizinga
Knowles & Sullivan, LLC
413 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
256-547-7200
June 27, July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
MACAW MANAGEMENT, LLC, PLAINTIFF,
VS
CASE NO.: CV-25-900319
GERTIE TAYLOR WALKER, her heirs and devisees, believed to be BRUCE HILT WALKER and Fictitious Defendants A, B, C and D, being those entities claiming an interest in that certain real property described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner Lot Number Twenty (20); then Run Easterly along the Southern edge of Eastview Avenue 90 feet; then run Southerly Fifty-one (51) Feet to a strake o the East line of Lot Twenty-one; Then run Westerly and parallel to the South line of Eastview Avenue to a stake 901 fee, more or less, Which is 51 feet Southerly from Northwest Corner, then run Northerly along Lot Number Twenty (20) to the Northwest corner of Lot Number Twenty (20) and being the beginning corner and All being part of Lot Number Twenty (20) and Twenty-one (21), in Block Number Three (3), College Heights 2nd Addition to The City of Gadsden, same being recorded in Plat Book “D”, Page Seventy-three (73) in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama.
Parcel # 31-15-06-14-2-000-253
Defendants,
Defendant Gertie Taylor Walker, and her heirs, and Fictitious Defendants A, B, C and D, and all others claiming an interest in the property, must answer the Complaint filed by MaCaw Management, LLC to quite title to the above described property and other relief within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice, or therefore, a judgement by default may be rendered against them.
This the 23rd day of June 2025.
Cassandra Johnson
Circuit Court Clerk
David Livingston
247 S 8th St,
Gadsden, AL 35901
256) 546-9300
June 27, July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-25-30-GCD
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$787.00 U.S. Currency
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Va’Lonsia Jamarquis Posey
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 August 2025. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 9th day of June, 2025
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
June 13, 20, 27, and
July 4, 2025
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-25-29-GCD
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$845.00 U.S. Currency
DEFENDANTS
In Re: John Kirksey
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 August 2025. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 9th day of June, 2025
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
June 13, 20, 27, and
July 4, 2025
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Gadsden Street Crim/Narcotics Unit,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-2025-15-BTC
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$1,280.00 U.S. Currency
Glock 22 Serial # VDV398
HK USP Auto Serial# 25-107805
Megastar 45 Serial #2139606
Smith & Wesson SW40VE
Serial # DWA1719
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Shaunavan Rutledge
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 8th day of August 2025. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 9th day of June, 2025
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
June 13, 20, 27, and
July 4, 2025
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-2025-22-BTC
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$1,177.00 U.S. Currency
2017 Chevrolet Silverado
VIN# 3GCPCREC9HG166932
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Tostig Denard Moore
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY AND VEHICLE:
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 vehicle. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 8th day of August 2025. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 9th day of June, 2025
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
June 13, 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Gadsden Police Department Street Crime Unit
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-24-900593-BTC
PLAINTIFF
VS.
4 Gambling Devices
$1,820.00 U.S. Currency
2022 Ford Transit Van
VIN# 1FTBW3U84NKA35807
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Zaid Yaaqba
409 Water Tower Road
Weaver, AL. 36277
Property Seized From:
925 W. Meighan Blvd.
Gadsden, AL. 35901
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture, and ultimate disposition of the above-described gambling devices, currency, and vehicle. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 8th day of August, 2025. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 9th day of June, 2025
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
June 13, 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITUREACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Rainbow City Police Department
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-25-900286-BTC
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$8,938.00 U.S. Currency
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Aldo Rodrigo Solache Salinas
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 15th day of August 2025. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 16th day of June, 2025
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
June 20, 27, July 4 and 11, 2025
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Gadsden Police Department Street Crimes/Narcotics Unit,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-25-900200
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$2,000.00 U.S. Currency
Glock 22 SN#BAZV802
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Ronzell Dashard Robinson
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
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 firearm. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 11th day of August 2025. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said property.
DONE this the 11th day of June, 2025
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
June 27, July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Gadsden Police Department Street Crimes/Narcotics Unit,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-25-21-SJS
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$15,250.00 U.S. Currency
2018 Jeep Cherokee Track Hawk
VIN: 1C4RJFN94JC370852
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Derrick Kuhn
Vehicle Registration:
Ashley Pride
DBA: Ride With Pride Auto Sales
14006 US-231
Hazel Green, AL. 35750
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
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 vehicle. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 11th day of August 2025. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said property.
DONE this the 11th day of June, 2025
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
June 27, July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE THE MATTER OF: J.H.
A CHILD
TO: Jennifer Michelle Hudgins and Andre Lamont Jemison
You are hereby given notice that a petition has been filed by the Etowah County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights be terminated to J.H. born 02-06-2008. You are hereby given notice that you are required to file an Answer with the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Etowah County, Alabama and with the Petitioner’s Attorney, Sheri W. Carver Stallings, Assistant Attorney General, STATE OF ALABAMA DEPT. OF HUMAN RESOURCES 220 West Main St. within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication of this notice or a default judgement can be entered against you. A parent has the right to representation of an attorney in a dependency or termination of parental rights trial, and, if indigent, the Court may appoint an attorney if requested. Should the parent desire a court-appointed attorney, application should be made immediately upon receipt of notice by contacting the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Etowah County, Alabama. A final hearing has been set for August 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. before Hon. Matthew Skelton at the Etowah County Judicial Building in Gadsden, Alabama. You may appear and contest the same if you choose.
Cassandra Johnson
Circuit Clerk, Etowah County, Alabama
Attorney for Petitioner:
Sheri W. Carver Stallings
Assistant Attorney General
Etowah County Department of Human Resources
220 West Main St.
Centre, AL. 35960
June 27, July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975 notice is hereby given that Baird Contracting Co., Inc. has completed AMR Water Meter Project Material & Installation Contract 1 DWSRF PROJECT NO. FS010282-02 contract for Chandler Mountain- Greasy Cove Water Authority and has 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 UEC, LLC, 130 Southcrest Drive, Suite 100, Homewood, AL 35209
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Synagro WWT, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for the Improvement of ALTOONA 2022 CWSRF BIOSOLIDS REMOVAL for the, Altoona Water and Sewer Board; SRF Project No. CS010903-01; GMC Project No. CBHM230079(1) , 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 Trey Hopper, Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC.
Synagro WWT, Inc.
435 Williams Court, Suite 100
Baltimore, MD 21220
June 27, July 4 and 11, 2025
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Prequalification Proposals from General Contractors shall be submitted and will be received on behalf of the Owner by Robins & Morton; submit electronically Attn: William Byrd at williamb@robinsmorton.com or delivery to 400 Shades Creek Pkwy. Birmingham, AL 35209; UNTIL 5:00PM LOCAL TIME; ON FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2025, for:
GADSDEN ATHLETIC CENTER PROJECT – EARLY DEMOLITION PACKAGE
CITY OF GADSDEN
GADSDEN, ALABAMA
Prequalification proposal requirements may be obtained from Robins & Morton, by written request via email or mailed on the Contractor’s company letterhead.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all prequalification and/or proposals, waive technical errors, and/or abandon this process if, in their judgment, the Owner’s best interests will be promoted.
Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk, City of Gadsden, Alabama, at the City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Room 411, Gadsden, Alabama until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 22, 2025, for the Gadsden Athletic Center Project, Bid Request No. 3607, located in the City of Gadsden, Alabama.
Bids submitted prior to the bid opening by mail shall be directed to “City Clerk, P.O. Box 267, Gadsden, Alabama 35902-0267” or in person delivered to the office of the City Clerk, Room 401, City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.
Bids will be publicly opened and read at the above time and place. Specifications and contract documents are open to the public for inspection at the City Hall. Electronic (pdf) specifications and contract documents can be distributed at no cost through Robins & Morton’s Building Connected Platform by requesting the invitation by email at williamb@robinsmorton.com or calling the City of Gadsden Engineering Department at 256-549-4520 or by email at hwilliamson@cityofgadsden.com. Bids will only be accepted from prequalified bidders.
The bidder shall file with his bid either a cashier’s check drawn on an Alabama bank, payable to the City of Gadsden, Alabama, or a bid bond executed by a surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in Alabama, in an amount equal to the lesser of five percent (5%) of the bid or ten thousand ($10,000).
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any and all bids.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for the satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond or Bond in the amount required by Section 39-1-1(a), Code of Alabama 1975, and evidence of insurance as required by the bid documents within ten (10) days after being notified that he has been awarded the contract.
No bidder may withdraw their bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The bidder must comply with all requirements of the public works bid law, Section 39-2-1 et seq., Code of Alabama 1975.
Any bidder, whether a resident or non-resident of the State of Alabama, must comply with all applicable provisions of Section 34-8-1, et. seq., Code of Alabama, 1975, including requirements for licensing as a general contractor and the necessity to show evidence of license before the bid will be considered by the awarding authority. A current license number must be included on the bid.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 1500 West Meighan Boulevard, Gadsden, AL 35901; Time & Date 7/14/2025 @ 2:00 pm, to review the project and answer Bidder’s questions. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference IS NOT REQUIRED but highly recommended FOR ALL PRIME CONTRACTOR BIDDERS (and any subcontractors) intending to submit a proposal.
This is a tax-exempt contract.
By signing this contract, the contracting parties affirm, for the duration of the agreement, that they will not violate federal immigration law or knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien within the state of Alabama. Furthermore, a contracting party found to be in violation of this provision shall be deemed in breach of the agreement and shall be responsible for all damages resulting therefrom.
Bidders must certify that they do not and will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bidders must also certify they will make facilities handicap accessible to the extent required by law.
THE CITY GADSDEN, ALABAMA
Craig Ford, Mayor
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
June 27, July 4 and 11, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Etowah County Commission will on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m. Central Time, in the Commission Chambers, 1st Floor, Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901, receive sealed bids on Hot Plant Mix Paving Material – FOB Plant for use by the Etowah County Engineering Department. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes with the outside of the envelopes clearly marked Bid No FY 2025-16 – Hot Plant Mix Paving Material – FOB Plant to be opened July 16, 2025. Bid proposals will be mailed out to prospective vendors and also may be obtained in the office of the Purchasing Agent, Room 107, Etowah County Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or our website: www.etowahcounty.org.
June 20, 27, and July 4, 2025
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO.RP-STPAA-MR22(902) & NH-MR22(903) ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on July 25, 2025 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Traffic Signal and Operation Equipment Installation on SR-1, SR-25, SR-77, SR-291, SR-759, I-59, and I-759.
The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.
The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Three Hundred and Twenty-Five (325) Working Days.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $90.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.
Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.
Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.
The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.
The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $10,211,637 To $12,480,890 .
The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act.
Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42
U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director
July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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ORDINANCE NO. O-15-25
Amending Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, that Ordinance No. O-44-24 (Fiscal Year 2025 Budget) is further amended by transferring $5,000,000 from the general fund unassigned fund balance to the following accounts:
$2,746,775 into account #001-25-2500-410-417634-411RE to cover engineering services for the relocation of US Hwy 411
$2,000,000 into account # 001-25-25 00-410 -417060-GSCPL to cover Phase V at the Gadsden Sports Park
$253,225 into account # 001-25-2500-410-417060 to cover basketball courts at Carver
Any of the unused amounts may be used for Capital Improvements Projects
Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on June 24, 2025.
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
July 4, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
The following storage units will be auctioned on July 9, 2025 beginning at 10:00 A.M. on the business premises of Southtown Mini Warehouses, Southtowne is located at 199 Woodland Drive, off of Steele Station Road in Rainbow City, AL. 356906.
Paris Jones – Unit 1-2
Marcia Hardney – Unit 24C,170
Forest Claunch – Unit 52
Christal Swann – Unit 371
Tabatha Mobuary – Unit 421
Emma Profitt – Unit 534
Melanie Kennedy – Unit 573
Kara Brooks – Unit 8-9
Ligaya Ferguson – Unit 34-1A
Lawanda Hester – Unit 37-21
Holly Troup – Unit 38-11
David Partridge – Unit 49-14
Dazaree Turner – Unit 52-22
Lamara Miller – Unit 67-10
Allen Kirksey – RV23
June 27 and July 4, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
The following storage unit will be disposed of on July 17, 2025 beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the business premises of B&J Thrift Store and Mini Storage at 1101 Hwy 77, Attalla, AL. 35954.
Chris Gilbeth – Unit 39
B&J Thrift and Mini Storage
1101 Hwy 77
Attalla, AL. 35954
256-485-8656
July 4 and 11, 2025
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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described aban-doned vehicle(s) on August 6, 2025
2002 Lincoln Continental
VIN: 1LNHM97V52Y639729
UNI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC
2507 3rd ST SW
Attalla AL 35954
June 27 and July 4, 2025
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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described aban-doned vehicle(s) on July 29, 2025
2004 Mazda 6
VIN: 1YVHP80CX45N21009
UNI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC
2507 3rd ST SW
Attalla AL 35954
June 27 and July 4, 2025
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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described aban-doned vehicle(s) on August 9, 2025
2007 NISSAN ALTIMA
VIN: 1N4AL21E67C172050
UNI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC
2507 3rd ST SW
Attalla AL 35954
June 27 and July 4, 2025
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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described aban-doned vehicle(s) on August 9, 2025
2012 Volkswagen Jetta(black)
VIN: 3VWDP7AJ3CM325057
UNI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC
2507 3rd ST SW
Attalla AL 35954
June 27 and July 4, 2025
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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 August 16, 2025
2017 GMC Acadia
VIN: 1GKLS9HZ215540
UNI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC
2507 3rd ST SW
Attalla AL 35954
June 27 and July 4, 2025
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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 August 8, 2025
2010 Chevrolet HHR
VIN: 3GNBABB1AS586433
UNI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC
2507 3rd ST SW
Attalla AL 35954
June 27 and July 4, 2025
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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 August 29, 2025
2011 Chevrolet Cruze VIN:1G1PC5SH0B7229030
2015 Toyota Highlander VIN: 5TDKKRFH6FS048922
Thacker Towing
927 5th Avenue NE
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 504-1605
July 4 and 11, 2025
