Legal Notices for 1/28/2022 – 2/3/2022

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by thatcertain real estate mortgage executed by JOE BAKER and wife, ELISSA BAKER, to THOMAS MARION CHORON, SR. and wife, ANDREA RUTH CHORON, dated March 9, 2021 and recorded in Instrument No.: 3517519 in the

Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama, and the Mortgagee, by reason of such default having declared all the indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and said default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the power of sale

contained in said mortgage, the Mortgagee will sell at public outcry, for cash, to the highest and best bidder in front of the Courthouse door of the Etowah County

Courthouse, during the legal hours of sale on the 11th day of February, 2022, the

following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama:

Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 14 or the Rickles Addition Number 2 to the Town of

Altoona, Etowah County, Alabama as recorded in Plat Book “A”, Page

400, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The property will be sold

on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and

exceptions reflected in the records of the Probate Court. The property will be sold without warrant, or recourse, express or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment, and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The Mortgagees reserves the right to bid for and purchase the

property and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the property.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in the 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.

David C. Livingston

By: David C.

Livingston

Attorney for Mortgagees

P.O. Box 1621

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 546-9300

January 21, 28 and February 4, 2022

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Barbara A Laughlin A Widow to WAF World Alliance Financial Corp dated July 23, 2008; said mortgage being recorded on August 8, 2008, as Instrument No. 3299118 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company to be recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 16th day of March, 2022 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

LOTS NUMBER FIVE (5), BLOCK NUMBER ONE (1) AS SHOWN ON MAP OF NOCCALULA HIGHLANDS, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “F”, PAGE 67, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

Said property is commonly known as 2016 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL 35904.

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 D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY

as holder of said mortgage

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Two North Twentieth

2 20th Street North, Suite 1000

Birmingham, AL 35203

(800) 275-7171

FT21@mccalla.com

File No. 21-02397AL

www.foreclosurehotline.net

January 21, 28, and February 4, 2022

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Buck K Hood A Married Man  to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Branch Banking and Trust Company, its successors and assigns dated April 8, 2013; said mortgage being recorded on April 9, 2013, as Instrument No. 3383690 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Truist Bank in Instrument 3531520 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, Truist Bank, successor by merger to SunTrust Bank, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 30th day of March, 2022 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lots Fourteen (14) and Fifteen (15) in Griffin’s Rearrangement of portions of Lots One (1) and Two (2) in Block Five (5) of Hadley Farms, according to the map of said rearrangement recorded in Plat Book “D”, Page 177, in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.

Said property is commonly known as 116 New York Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903.

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.

TRUIST BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO SUNTRUST BANK

as holder of said mortgage

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Two North Twentieth

2 20th Street North, Suite 1000

Birmingham, AL 35203

(800) 275-7171

FT21@mccalla.com

File No. 22-02517AL

www.foreclosurehotline.net

January 28, February 4 and 11, 2022

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FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the mortgage given by Cain D. Hooks and Alyssia N. Newman, as Mortgagor, to Merit Properties, LLC, as Mortgagee, dated April 14, 2021, and recorded as Instrument 3519482, 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 17th day of February, 2021, the following described property to-wit:

Lot Number Twelve (12) in Parcel 1 of Property of Cone Mills Corporation, Dwight Division, according to the plat or map thereof as the same appears of record in Plat Book “F”, page 51, 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 26th day of January, 2021.

Merit Properties, LLC, Mortgagee

/s/ James C. Inzer, III

Inzer, Haney, McWhorter, Haney & Skelton, LLC

Attorney for Mortgagee

January 28, February 4 and 11, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Lisa Glenn Skinner was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/01/2021 Estate of Nancy Kaye Hamrick, 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

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Chet Austin appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/27/2021 over the Estate of Charles Lee Austin 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

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Johnny Grant was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/29/2021 Estate of Todd Spiker, 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

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Gary Copeland was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/03/2021 Estate of Myra Copeland, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

William Bryan Wells, III was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/03/2021 Estate of Eva Mae Norton, 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

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Marsha Carol Rogers was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/03/2021 Estate of Gary Randall Rogers, 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

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Kenneth Edward Whitmire was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/01/2021 Estate of Charles Edward Whitmire, 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

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Scott Wright was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/01/2021 Estate of Darlene Francis Hoffius, 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

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Donna Lee Campbell was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/30/2021 Estate of William Gene Campbell, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Martha Matthews Gowens was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/24/2021 Estate of Clyde Lee Reaves, 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

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Rebecca Boyd was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/22/2021 Estate of Charolette Ann Elms, 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

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Donna Lee Harris Rowland was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/09/2021 Estate of Arvol Waylon Rowland, 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

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Connie Miller was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/08/2021 Estate of Joshua Blake Curtis, 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

January 21, 28 and February 4, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Sheila Kennedy Carwile was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/29/2021 Estate of Richard R. Kennedy, 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

January 21, 28 and February 4, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Angela M. Sears was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/10/2021 Estate of Johnnie Mae Taylor, 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

January 21, 28 and February 4, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Jesse Lee Wadsworth, Jr., David Adam Wadsworth and Roy Copper Wadsworth, II  was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/10/2021 Estate of Linda F. Wadsworth, 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

January 21, 28 and February 4, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Penelope Bynum and Richard Bynum was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/15/2021 Estate of Myra Dean Bynum, 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

January 21, 28 and February 4, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Dewarren Garrett was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/13/2021 Estate of Earl Morris Chambers, 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

January 21, 28 and February 4, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Jeremy Adam McDaniel appointed Personal Representatives on 12/15/2021 over the Estate of Gwendolyn Zadie McDaniel 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

January 21, 28 and February 4, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Byron Moore, Jr. appointed Personal Representatives on 01/03/2022 over the Estate of Beverly Jean Moore 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

January 21, 28 and February 4, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Cyril L. Smith and Joe A. Smith appointed Personal Representatives on 12/07/2021 over the Estate of Nell B. Smith 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

January 21, 28 and February 4, 2022

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NOTICE OF CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

In Re:  The estate of KEVIN W. THOMAS,

Deceased

CASE NO: S-11731

TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to Donna Thomas, as Administratrix of the Estate of Kevin W. Thomas, deceased, on the 16th day of December, 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 of the same will be barred.

Jason Knowles,

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

Attorneys for Administratrix

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

(256)547-7200

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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NOTICE OF CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

THE ESTATE OF ROBERT VANN BRADLEY, deceased

CASE NO: S-11672

TAKE NOTICE that LETTERS TESTAMENTARY having been granted to Kassy Maddox Hall, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Robert Vann Bradley, deceased, on the 29th day of November, 2021, by the Honorable Scott Hassell, Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama.

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

Jason Knowles,

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

Attorneys for Petitioner

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

(256)547-7200

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WHALEY MARTIN TEDDER, Deceased

Letters Testamentary on the Estate of WHALEY MARTIN TEDDER, Deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 27th day of December, 2021, by the Honorable 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 will be barred.

Clark Hall

Attorney for Movant

750 Forrest Avenue

Gadsden, AL. 35901

256-549-4637

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIM

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES M. HUGULEY, DECEASED

CASE NO: S-11711

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENT ATIVE(S) and Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Joel G. Huguley and Charles M. Huguley, Jr., on the 9th day of November 2021, by the Honorable Scott W. Hassell, Probate Judge of Etowah County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Attorney’s name and address:

Jack W. Torbert, Jr.

TORBERT & TORBERT, P.A.

Attorney For Co-Personal Representative(s)

1024 Forrest Avenue

Gadsden, AL. 35901

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

ESTATE OF JAMES ALBERT PAYNE, Deceased

CASE NO: S-11576

Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Connie Marie Baker, Personal Representative on the 28th day of December 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 W. Hassell,

Probate Judge

January 14, 21 and 28, 2022

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PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

In the Matter of the Estate of Linda Simmons, deceased

CASE NO: S-11744

Letters of Administration on the estate of Linda Simmons , Deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 2nd day of December 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. 

Christopher Simmons

Personal Representative

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

January 21, 28 and February 4, 2022

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  THE ESTATE OF JORGE HERNAN ZELAYA, DECEASED

CASE NO: S-11649

Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Kayla Costa, Personal Representative on the 5th day of January, 2022 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 W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

January 21, 28 and February 4, 2022

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION CUM TESTAMENTO ANNEXO

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

In Re: The Estate of WILLIAM T. YARBROUGH,

Deceased.

Case No.: S- 11767

Notice to:

Gaynell Knight, 609 Pinedale Drive, Bessemer, Alabama 35022

Rodney Berry, Post Office Box 448, Attalla, Alabama 35954

Bobbie Perry, 408 Carrie Avenue, Tarrant City, Alabama 36217

Steve Yarbrough, 689 Boat Landing Road, Oneonta, Alabama 35121

Ernest Vardaman, 7424 Emerald Drive, Manassas, Virginia 20109

Stacy Smith, 702 White Street, Geneva, Alabama 36340

Kenneth John Nelson, Jr., DC A60014, NWFRC Annex, 4455 San Mitchell Drive Chipley, Florida 32428

Gary Bice, 8728 Emerald Lake Drive, West, Pinson, Alabama 35126

Lori Hall, 1604 Elkwood Drive, Fultondale, Alabama 35068

Patricia Grissom, 50 County Road 692, Cullman, Alabama 35055

Wendy Lyles, 1443 Acorn Way, East, Mount Olive, Alabama 35117

Unknown heirs, whose whereabouts are unknown

You will take notice that a Petition for Letters of Administration Cum Testamento Annexo has been filed by June Ford Lay in the matter of the Estate of William T. Yarbrough. This matter is set to be heard on the 16th day of March, 2022 at 10:00 o’clock A.M. before the Honorable Scott W. Hassell, Judge of Probate.

Please be advised that should you intend to object to the Last Will and Testament being admitted and Letters of Administration Cum Testamento Annexo being issued to June Ford Lay, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein with Justin D. Hayes, 406 South 3rd Street, Gadsden, Alabama: 35901, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

Justin D. Hayes, Esquire

406 South 3rd Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

January 21, 28, February 4 and 11, 2022

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA   

In Re: The Estate of LESLEY CLAY WISE,

Deceased.

Case No.: S-11424

Notice to: William Ray Wise, whose whereabouts are unknown

You will take notice that a Petition for Final Settlement in the Estate of Lesley Clay Wise has been filed by Clara Ann Melton on the 22nd day of December 2021.

A hearing on the Petition for Final Settlement is set on the 1st day of

March, 2022, at 10:00 o’clock a .m., in Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

Scott W. Hassell,

Judge of Probate

January 28,

February 4 and 11, 2022

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIM

Joseph Seymour Jones, having acted as an un-appointed Probate Court of Mobile County, Alabama “representative” acting with due diligence in the best interests of the unfiled Estate of Sallie Carstarphen Jones, deceased on February 3, 2017, due to continued — vested State of Alabama interests, as well as, compelling governmental interests in a Department of Defense — Federal Ward, under what appears as fraudulent circumstances in Etowah County Court Cases regarding filed and unfiled estates in the Probate Court of Etowah County Alabama regarding the estates of Ida Mae (Carstarphen) Mitchell, deceased, Forest Mitchell, deceased, Forestine Kimberly Carstarphen, deceased, and Joseph Carstarphen, deceased, NOW APPEARS TO SERVE NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that the CLAIMANT, Joseph Seymour Jones, has maintained custody, security, and possession of the duly signed LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF SALLIE CARSTARPHEN JONES, DECEASED to be published in the Circuit Court “AS-IS” before the fifth (5th) year statute of limitations date of February 3, 2022. (ANY AND ALL PERSONS having claims against Sallie Carstarphen Jones, deceased, should file those claims IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NUMBER CV-2006-003764.51 UNRESOLVED ON JANUARY 28, 2022 within six (6) months or become barred of claims until the estate can be ethically filed devoid of the State of Alabama and the compelling governmental interests of the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as the Department of Defense of the United States of America).

Joseph Seymour Jones

(251) 442-1660

January 28, February 4 and 11, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

MISTY LOUISE SMITH,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

JERMICHAEL TIAWON SMITH,

DEFENDANT

CASE NO.:  DR-2021-900279

JERMICHAEL TIAWON SMITH, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer the complaint of MISTY LOUISE SMITH, seeking a divorce and other relief thirty (30) days of the last publication date of this notice listed at the bottom, or therefore a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Civil Action No.: DR-2021-900279. Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama.

Dated this the 11th day of January 2022.

Sonny J. Steen

Circuit Judge

Christopher P. Word, Attorney at Law, LLC

Post Office Box 8241

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256)312-9553 Phone

January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 2022

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WALLACE MCDUFFIE, JR.,

DECEASED.

CASE NO. S-10412

TO: TOBIE TYLER SIMPSON, whereabouts unknown

You are notified to be and appear before me, at my office in the Courthouse of said County at 2:00 p.m., on the 28th day of February 2022, when the Petition for Final Settlement Without Consent filed by CHRISTOPHER MCDUFFIE, will be considered, and show, if anything you have to allege, why said Petition should not be granted.

Scott W. Hassell

JUDGE OF PROBATE

January 28,

February 4 and 11, 2022

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NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO.: 31-CV-2022-900018

RATLIFF, THADDIUS

RATLIFF, KIMBERLY

PLAINTIFFS,

VS

CHOO, YOUNG BOK, and husband CHOO, MYUNG HAK, and their heirs and devisees, and Fictitious Defendants A, B, C and D, being those entities claiming an interest in that certain real property:  Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 25, and 26 Block #3, Arcadia Drive Addition as recorded in Plat Book “C”, page 217 Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and bearing Parcel #31-16-01-02-4-000-004.00

DEFENDANTS,

Defendants, YOUNG BOK CHOO and husband MYUNG HAK CHOO, their heirs and devisees, if deceased, and all others claiming an interest in the above described property, must answer the Complaint filed by THADIUS RATLIFF and KIMBERLY RATLIFF, seeking to quiet Title to the property described above and for other relief within 30 days of the last publication of this notice or therefore a judgment by default may be rendered against them in the above styled cause.

This is the 20th day of January 2022

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

January 28,

February 4, 11, and 18, 2022

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RESOLUTION

NO. R-08-22

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                       

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that the property or condition located at 1006 SLUSSER AVENUE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: 

LT 22 BLK 33 GARDEN CITY SUB #1 PLAT C-408-409 GADSDEN 11-12-6

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to CATHY J POPPELL & ETALS, 1006 SLUSSER AVENUE, GADSDEN, AL.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY   

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

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

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

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden, Alabama, at a meeting held on January 18, 2022.                                                                                                                                        

Iva Nelson, City Clerk        

January 28, 2022 

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RESOLUTION

NO. R-09-22

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                      

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that the property or condition located at 614 TIDMORE BEND ROAD in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: 

BEG SE COR LT 6 1ST ADD TO N HIGHLANDS PLAT C-149 TH NW 175 ALONG NE ROW OF TIDMORE BEND RD TH NE 306.6 TH S 355S TO POB BEING PT LT 6 1ST ADD TO N HIGHLANDS PLAT C-149 35-11-6

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to STEVEN RAY HUIE, 614 TIDMORE BEND ROAD, GADSDEN, AL.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY   

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

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

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

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden, Alabama, at a meeting held on January 18, 2022.                                                                                                                      

Iva Nelson, City Clerk              

January 28, 20252

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RESOLUTION

NO. R-10-22

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                       

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

2802 WATERS AVENUE in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LOT 18, IN BLOCK 6 IN SMITH’S FIRST ADDITION TO ALABAMA CITY, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK “B”, PAGES 158 AND 159, IN THE PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to the STATE OF ALABAMA, P.O. BOX 327210, MONTGOMERY, AL, subject to rights of redemption of MARTHA JACOBS and/or HEIRS if deceased, 1344 LAURA LANE, ATTALLA, AL.

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

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

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

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden, Alabama, at an open public meeting held on January 18, 2022.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk   

January 28, 2022

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RESOLUTION

NO. R-11-22

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                       

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that the property or condition located at 1805 LOOKOUT CIRCLE in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: 

LT 14 BLK 3 MITCHELL PARK PLAT F-87 29-11-6

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to DONALD & KAY WALKER, 1805 LOOKOUT CIRCLE, GADSDEN, AL, 1805 LOOKOUT STREET, GADSDEN, AL.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY   

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

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

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

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden, Alabama, at a meeting held on January 18, 2022.                                    

Iva Nelson, City Clerk              

January 28, 2022 

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given to JOHN F. HASBARGER A.K.A JOHN F. HASBARGER AND CAROLYN A. HASBARGER A.K.A CAROLYN A. HASBARGER, 1218 WINDSOR STREET GADSDEN, AL 35903, CHRIS GRIFFITH, Esq., Guardian Ad Litem, 301 BROAD STREET GADSDEN, AL 35901, subject to a mortgage in favor of ALFA FINANCIAL CORPORATION, 2108 E SOUTH BOULEVARD MONTGOMERY, AL 36116, 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 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located 1218 WINDSOR STREET in District 1 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Numbers Twelve (12) and Thirteen (13) in Block Number Two (2) in Sheffield Heights Addition to Gadsden, Alabama, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 81, Probate Office, 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     

January 28, 2022                    

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given to MONROE BUD CAMERON, 1523 GADSDEN AVENUE, 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 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located 1523 GADSDEN AVENUE in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number 6, in Block Number 3, in Patrick Addition, according to map recorded in Plat Book “A”, Page 11, 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                                                                                                                             

January 28, 2022

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given to the STATE OF ALABAMA, P.O. BOX 327210, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36132, possible redemption rights of CLIFFORD BARFIELD and the heirs of VIRGINIA L BARFIELD, 2023 MCCLAIN CIRCLE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901, potential heirs listed as CLIFFORD E. BARFIELD, Husband, 2023 MCCLAIN CIRCLE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901, and BOBBY DALE BARFIELD, son, 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, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located 209 NUCKOLLS COURT (County records list property address as NUCKOLLS STREET) in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly

described as:

A tract of land described as beginning at a point in the Southeast line of the alley running through Farm Block No. 2 of the W.T. Cox North Subdivision, which said point of 150 feet Southwesterly measured along the Southeast line of said alley, from the Southwest line of Nuckolls Street, now known as Second Avenue, and From thence run in a Southeasterly direction parallel with the Southwest line of Nuckolls Street of Second Avenue, distance of 160 feet to a point; thence in a Southwesterly direction and parallel to the South line of said alley a distance of 50 feet to the Northeast line of that certain tract of land conveyed by Berta Sizemore and Husband, W.R. Sizemore, to Montgomery B. Rains, by deed dated 22 January, 1973, and recorded in Book “5-R”, Page 404, in the Office of the Judge of nd Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and from thence run in a Northwesterly direction, parallel with the Southwest line of said Nuckolls Street, or Second Avenue, and along the Northeast line of said Rains lot a distance of 50 feet to a point; thence in a Southwesterly direction parallel with the Southeast line of said alley a distance of 40 feet; thence in a Northwesterly direction parallel with the Southwest line of said alley; thence in a Northeasterly direction along the Southeast said alley a distance of 90 feet to the point of beginning, said description embracing a portion of the Southeast Half of Farm Block Number Two (2) in the W.T. Cox North Subdivision, according to map thereof recorded in Plat Book “B”, Page 115, said Probate Office, and being and laying in the City of 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    

January 28, 2022                                                                                      

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed construction 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, February 22, 2022, for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and service required to complete Tuscaloosa Avenue Pedestrian Lighting Repairs, Bid Request No. 3470, 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 may be obtained from the City of Gadsden Engineering Department, Room 301, City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama (phone: (256)-549-4520), immediately for free. All bidders must be registered with the City of Gadsden Engineering Department in order to submit a bid. Bids received from unregistered bidders will be rejected.

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 successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for the satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond or Bonds 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 his bid within six (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.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities and to award the contract to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder. All bidders must comply with requirements of the Contractor’s Licensing Law of the State of Alabama and be certified for the type work on which the proposal is submitted.

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.

Bidders must comply with the President’s Nos. 11246 and 11375 which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bidders must also comply with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of1968, and Section III of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 170lu.

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

Sherman Guyton, Mayor

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

January 28, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Be it known that on 1-18-2022 the Etowah County Commission voted to vacate a  portion of Kershaw Quarters Road, Etowah County, Alabama. Said road being in  Section 5, T-11-S, R-8-E of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama. 

The resolution to vacate said roadway does hereby destroy the force and effect of  any dedication of said roadway because of its appearance on the map of Etowah  County, Alabama.

January 28, 2022

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-21-900552-WBO

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

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$2,226.00 U.S. Currency

DEFENDANT

In Re: 

Chad Barry Hudgins

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 11th day of March 2022.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 11th day of January 2022

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

January 21, 28, February 4 and 11, 2022

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-21-900550-SJS

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

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$1,980.00 U.S. Currency

DEFENDANT

In Re: 

Marcus Allen Malone

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 11th day of March 2022.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 11th day of January 2022

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

January 21, 28, February 4 and 11, 2022

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-22-900002-WBO

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

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$9,640.00 U.S. Currency

Glock 19 9mm

Serial # USZ769

DEFENDANT

In Re: 

Joshua Lajuan Williams

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

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 March 2022.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency and firearm.   

DONE this the 11th day of January 2022

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

January 21, 28, February 4 and 11, 2022

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-21-900551-GCD

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

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$558.00 US Currency

2011 Cadillac CTS-V

VIN# 1G6DV1EP1B0129496                           

2006 BMW X5

VIN# 5UXFA13516LY32635                                      

FN FNX .45 Pistol                                            

Serial# FX3UD87871

Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm Pistol                   

Serial# NBL8105                                             

Smith & Wesson MP15 .223 Rifle

Serial# TM90003

Smith & Wesson MP15 .223 Rifle                     

Serial# TR36142

Anderson AM-15 .223 Pistol

Serial# 20078639                                            

Ruger .223 Pistol

Serial# 857-00107                   

DEFENDANT

In Re: 

Roderick Lewis Barnes

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY, VEHICLES, 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, vehicles, and firearms.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 17th day of March 2022.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said property.

DONE this the 20th day of January 2022

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

January 21, 28, February 4 and 11, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE

MWT AL, LLC has formally submitted an application to the governing body of the City of Rainbow City, Alabama to open and operate a Solid Waste Management Facility to be located at  4618 Airport Road in Rainbow City. The City Council formally received this application  (Resolution No. 22-01) on Monday, January 10, 2022. The application is complete pursuant to  §22-27-48 Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended.

MWT AL, LLC members have a successful career track record in the healthcare business of past operations and accreditations from governmental agencies including the Federal Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy Laboratories. This facility will process pharmaceutical and medical waste under the supervision of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management using a proven non-incineration Pyrolysis process to protect human health and the environment. There will be no toxic emissions or discharge in to the aquafer. This business is regulatory, compliant, clean, safe and permanently destroys healthcare materials that have historically been placed in the ground and in the air.

The City Council shall consider each of the following criteria to approve or disapprove the site.

1). The consistency of the proposal with the jurisdiction’s solid waste management need as identified in its plan. 

2). The relationship of the proposal to local planned or existing development or absence thereof, to major transportation arteries and to existing state primary and secondary roads.

3). The location of a proposed facility in relationship to existing industries in the state that generate large volumes of solid waste, or the relationship to the areas projected for development of industries that will generate solid waste.

4). Costs and availability of public services, facilities and improvements required to support a proposed facility and protect public health, safety, and the environment.

5). The impact of a proposed facility on public safety and provisions made to minimize the impact on public health and safety.

6). The social and economic impacts of a proposed facility on the affected community, including changes in property values, and social or community perception.

Pursuant to §22-27-48(f) Code of Alabama, 1975, MWT AL, LLC will have 45 days from January 10, 2022, to conduct a public awareness session in Rainbow City. MWT AL, LLC will be responsible for conducting and advertising this session.

The City of Rainbow City will schedule and conduct a public hearing within 45 days of the public awareness session. This notice will be published in a local newspaper. Public comments will be received in writing by email to cityclerk@rbcalabama.com or mail to City of Rainbow City, 3700 Rainbow Drive, Rainbow City, AL 35906.

The City of Rainbow City has 30 days after the public hearing to approve or disapprove the siting of this solid waste facility.

Beth Lee, City Clerk

City of Rainbow City

January 21 and 28, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICE

The following units will be auctioned or otherwise disposed of on February 10, 2022 beginning at 9:00 AM on the premises of STOCK IT & LOCK IT mini storage located at 3403 Rainbow Parkway, Rainbow City 35906.

Jennifer Cain  – Unit 199-H and 342-L

Rochelle Keener  – Unit 118-E

Gabriela Morris  – Unit 266-J

Daresa Diamond – Unit 71-C

Dalton Tinsley – Unit 59-B

Jeff Taylor  – Unit 18A and 40-B

Stock it & Lock it

3403 Rainbow

Parkway

Rainbow City, AL. 35906

January 28 and February 4, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICE

Stuff-It Mini Storage, 3605 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, 35904. The following storage unit(s) will be sold at auction on February 11, 2022 at 9 a.m. for non-payment: 

Denise Ruiz  – Unit 61

January 28 and February 4, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICE

The following storage units will be auctioned on FEBRUARY 10, 2022 beginning at 10:00am on the business premises of Southtowne Mini Warehouses.  Southtowne is located at 199 Woodland Drive, off of Steele Station Road in Rainbow City, Alabama.

Marcia Hardney  – Unit 24C and 170

Robbie Emerson – Unit 64

Laura Vazquez – Unit 106

Ja Rod Brock – Unit 153

Lee Johnson – Unit 258

Jennifer Woolery – Unit 391

Myra Anderson – Unit 476 and 12-15

Keith Southers – Unit 548

Britney Rawlinson – Unit 584

Shelton Walker – Unit 682

Penny Blevins – Unit 692

Stacy Hanson – Unit 703

Southtowne

Mini Warehouse

199 Woodland Drive

Rainbow City, AL. 35906

January 28 and February 4, 2022

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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:

2008 NISSAN ALTIMA – VIN:  1N4AL21E48N425078

2001 FORD EXPLORER – VIN:  1FMY U60E31UA59457

2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN – VIN: 1GNFK16Z32J132836

2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA – VIN: 5TBRT 3419YS038752

2010 HONDA ACCORD – VIN: 1HGCP2F3XAA169560

The public auction will be held at Kelton Wrecker LLC located at 1625 Forrest Ave Gadsden AL 35901 at 8:00 AM on 02/26/2022. 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.

January 28 and February 4, 2022

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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:

2007 FORD CROWNVICTORIA – VIN:  2FAHP71W07X142425

1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO – VIN:  2GCEC19T7X1234957

2017 NISSAN SENTRA – VIN: 3N1AB7AP0HY299156

2009 FORD FOCUS – VIN: 1FAHP3 7N79W111288

2007 MAZDA 3 – VIN: JM1BK12FX71764937

2004 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS – VIN: 2MEFM75W24X603848

2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA – VIN: 5TBET3 4195S487262

The public auction will be held at Kelton Wrecker LLC located at 1625 Forrest Ave Gadsden AL 35901 at 8:00 AM on 03/05/2022. 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.

January 28 and February 4, 2022

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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 03/18/2022

2014 Chevrolet Impala  – VIN: 2G1WA 5E33E1176441

2004 Toyota Camry  – VIN: 41TBE3 2K74U375372

2012 Nissan Altima  – VIN: 1N4AL2AP2CN435179

2013 Hyosung GT250R – VIN: K4MJ6274D1700287

1993 Chevrolet CK 1500  – VIN: 2GCEC 19K1P1236081

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee  – VIN: 1J4GS48K86C186572

ER Towing & Recovery

1733 Forrest Ave

Gadsden, AL 35901

(256) 547-1549

January 28 and February 4, 2022

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Locals participate in North/South All-Star Week
Southside’s Thompson highlights All-Gadsden Metro boys soccer team
Westbrook's Machen, Southside's Jackson lead off All-Gadsden Metro girls soccer 
Gaston's Bogle, Southside's Webb highlight All-Messenger track and field teams