Legal Notices for the week of August 26 – September 2, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated October 16, 2008, executed by Robin Davenport and Donald George, married, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for CitiMortgage, Inc., which mortgage was recorded on October 27, 2008, in Instrument No. 3303512, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc., notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Main entrance to the Etowah County Courthouse at Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on September 7, 2016, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Parcel 1: The Northwest 92 1/2 feet of Lots No. Five (5) and Six (6) in Block Twenty Four (24) of the Original Survey of Attalla, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book A, Pages 226-227 Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama; and lying and being in Attalla, Etowah County, Alabama.

Parcel 2: Lots numbers Three (3) and Four (4) in Block Twenty Four (24) in the Original Survey of Attalla, as shown by the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book A, Pages 226 and 227, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Parcel 3: The Annulled Third Avenue extending from 5th Street to 6th Street, and lying between blocks Twenty Four (24) and Twenty Five (25) according to the original survey of Attalla, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book A, Pages 226 and 227 Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Attalla, Etowah County, Alabama.

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

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

CitiMortgage, Inc.

Transferee

Robert J. Wermuth/anp

Stephens Millirons, P.C.

P.O. Box 307

Huntsville, Alabama  35804

Attorney for Mortgagee

Aug 12, 19 & 26, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Robert L. O’Dell and Janice M. O’Dell, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc., on the 23rd day of February, 2007, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3266230; the undersigned U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-AHL2, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-AHL2, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on September 12, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

A part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 and part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, Township 12 South, Range 8 East, Etowah County, Alabama, more particularly described as follows:  From the Southeast corner of said Southwest  1/4 of Southeast 1/4; thence North 4 degrees 58 minutes 03 seconds East, 1015.88 feet;  thence South 70 degrees 25 minutes West, 999.21 feet to the Point of Beginning;  thence continue South 70 degrees 25 minutes West 777.34 feet;  thence North 16 degrees 09 minutes 11 seconds West, 500.25 feet to the Southeast right-of-way of a paved county road;  thence along said right-of-way North 54 degrees 22 minutes 21 seconds East, 556.40 feet;  thence South 37 degrees 37 minutes 18 seconds East, 686.99 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Property street address for informational purposes:  9493 Rocky Ford Rd, Gadsden, AL 35903

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED.  THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO.

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

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

The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.

This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-AHL2, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-AHL2, Mortgagee/Transferee

Rebecca Redmond

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL  35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

388516

Aug 12, 19 & 26, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kimberly Anderson Pitts Wife And Clay Pitts Husband to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Hamilton Mortgage Corporation dated October 20, 2006; said mortgage being recorded in Instrument No. 3257858 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC in Instrument 3394119 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 the 1st day of September, 2016 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

A part of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section Eleven (11), Township Twelve (12) South, Range Four (4) East, Etowah County, Alabama, more particularly described as follows: From the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of said Section Eleven (11); thence West , 663.93 feet; thence North 57 degrees 49 minutes 55 seconds West, 459.90 feet; thence South 51 degrees 45 minutes 02 seconds West, 22.89 feet; thence North 88 degrees 04 minutes 28 seconds West, 10.19 feet; thence South 35 degrees 23 minutes West, 62.90 feet; thence South 82 degrees 30 minutes 23 seconds West, 80.48 feet; thence North 86 degrees 39 minutes 25 seconds West, 27.86 feet; thence North 29 degrees 07 minutes 38 seconds West, 104.55 feet; thence North 43 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds West, 106.91 feet to a pipe set and the point of beginning; thence North 23 degrees 35 minutes 50 seconds West, 98.43 feet; thence South 85 degrees 09 minutes 44 seconds West; 89.69 feet to a pipe set in a ditch; thence South 01 degree 37 minutes 02 seconds West along said ditch, 59.01 feet; thence South 14 degrees 30 minutes 42 seconds East along said ditch, 37.56 feet; thence South 08 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds West along said ditch, 81.87 feet; thence South 08 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds East along said ditch, 69.06 feet to a pipe set on the northeast margin of Randall Road; thence South 27 degrees 19 minutes 31 seconds East along said margin, 40.07 feet to a pipe set; thence leaving said margin, run North 08 degrees 01 minute 30 seconds East, 101.99 feet; thence North 16 degrees 54 minutes 50 seconds East, 22.63 feet; thence North 23 degrees 15 minutes 40 seconds East, 11.12 feet; thence North 39 degrees 29 minutes 03 seconds East, 8.53 feet; thence North 48 degrees 54 minutes 29 seconds East, 20.19 feet; thence North 58 degrees 21 minutes 05 seconds East, 38.10 feet; thence North 55 degrees 25 minutes 57 seconds East, 16.35 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 0.43 acres more or less.  Also a 15 foot Wide easement described as follows: A part of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4)) of Section Eleven (11), Township Twelve (12) South, Range Four (4) East, Etowah County, Alabama, more particularly described as follows: From the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of said Section Eleven (11); thence West, 663.93 feet, thence North 57 degrees 49 minutes 55 seconds West, 459.90 feet; thence South 51 degrees 45 minutes 02 seconds West, 22.89 feet; thence North 88 degrees 04 minutes 28 seconds West, 10.19 feet; thence South 35 degrees 23 minutes West, 62.90 feet; thence South 82 degrees 30 minutes 23 seconds West, 80.48 feet; thence North 86 degrees 39 minutes 25 seconds West, 27.86 feet; thence North 29 degrees 07 minutes 38 seconds West, 104.55 feet; thence North 43 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds West, 106.91 feet; thence North 23 degrees 35 minutes 50 seconds West, 98.43 feet; thence South 85 degrees 09 minutes 44 seconds West, 89.69 feet to a pipe set and the point of beginning; thence South 01 degree 37 minutes 02 seconds West, 59.10 feet; thence South 14 degrees 30 minutes 42 seconds East, 37.56 feet, thence South 08 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds West, 81.87 feet; thence South 08 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds East, 69.06 feet to the point of ending. Said easement extending 15 feet left of and parallel to the above described line. Said 15 foot easement to extend from the point of beginning to the northeast margin of Randall Road.

Said property is commonly known as 136 Randall Rd, Gallant, AL 35972.

The indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of the Note secured by said Mortgage, including but not limited to, nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remains in default, and this sale will be made for the sole purpose of paying the same, including all expenses of the sale, attorney’s fees, and all other payments provided for under the terms of said Mortgage.

Said property will be sold subject to the following items, which may affect the title to said real property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities, which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real property is Kimberly Anderson Pitts and Clay Pitts or tenant(s).

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.

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

as holder of said mortgage

McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC

Two North Twentieth

2 20th Street North, Suite 1310

Birmingham, AL 35203

(800) 275-7171

FT21@mccallaraymer.com

File No. 949814

www.foreclosurehotline.net

Aug 12, 19 & 26, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms of the mortgage executed on the 17th day of November, 2000, by Sandy Watson, as mortgagor, in favor of Old Stone Mortgage, LLC, as mortgagee, as recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama in Gadsden, Alabama, at M-2000-4038, and said default continuing, the mortgagee, under power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at auction for cash to the highest bidder on the steps of the Etowah County Courthouse in Gadsden, Alabama, during legal hours of sale on the 3rd day of October, 2016, the following described real estate embraced in said mortgage, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

A parcel of land described as beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot Twenty-Four (24), and from said point of beginning run in a Westerly direction along the North lines of Lots 24 and 25 a distance of 50 feet to the Northwest corner of Lot 25; thence run in a Southerly direction along the West line thereof a distance of 30 feet to a point; thence run in a Westerly direction parallel to the North line of Lot 26 a distance of 2.5 feet to a point; thence deflect to the left at an angle of 90° and run in a Westerly direction parallel to the North line of said Lot 25 a distance of 2.39 feet to a point in the West line thereof; thence run in a Southerly direction along said West line of Lot 25 a distance of 69.61 feet to the Southwest corner thereof; thence run in an Easterly direction along the South lines of said Lots 25 and 24 a distance of 50 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 24; thence run in a Northerly direction along the East line thereof a distance of 130 feet to the point of beginning; and embracing Lot Twenty-four (24) and portions of Lot Twenty-five (25) and Twenty-six (26) in Block Four (4) of the Eastview Addition, as a recorded in Plat Book “C”, pages 10 and 11, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Said sale is made for the purpose of foreclosing of said mortgage, paying the mortgage debt, the costs and expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.

Mortgagee reserves the right to bid on the subject property.  Said mortgage is a first mortgage and is not junior to another mortgage or record.  Said sale is also subject to unpaid taxes or assessments whether of record or not.

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.

Jason Knowles

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

Attorneys for Mortgagee

400 Broad Street, Suite 105

Gadsden, Alabama 35901

Ph: 256-547-7200

Email: jason@kkslawgroup.com

Aug 12, 19 & 26, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Floyd Morris, an unmarried man, to Family Savings Federal Credit Union on the 5th day of January, 2012, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #3360952, Mortgage Records, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and the undersigned, by reason of such default, having declared the entire remaining indebtedness secured by said mortgage to be immediately due and payable, and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given, that acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Dana L. Rice, 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 September 12, 2016, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Eighteen (18) in Block Six (6) of R. B. Kyle Property lying South of Carline, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, lying and being in Gadsden, 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 sale will be subject to the rights of redemption by those parties entitled to redeem under the laws of the State of Alabama.

Family Savings Credit Union (fka Family Savings Federal Credit Union)

BY:__/s/Dana L. Rice

Dana L. Rice, Its Attorney

Turnbach, Warren, Rice, Lloyd, Frederick & Smith, P.C.

P. O. Box 129

Gadsden, Alabama 35902

(256) 543-3664

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Adalon O Nelms, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL, LLC (F/K/A HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.), on November 29, 2007, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, at Instrument Number, 3285579; and subsequently transferred to GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC; and subsequently transferred  to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC; Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse, in Gadsden, Alabama, on September 12, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

LOT NUMBER TEN (10) IN CHANDLER`S RESURVEY OF LOT NUMBER EIGHTEEN (18) IN BLOCK NUMBER TWO (2) IN BISHOP`S EAST END ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF SAID RESURVEY RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “B”, PAGE 13, PROBATE OFFICE, AND LYING AND BEING IN GADSDEN, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

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

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

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC

Transferee

Jauregui & Lindsey, LLC

244 Inverness Center Dr

Ste 200

Birmingham, AL 35242

205-988-8888

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain real estate mortgage executed by ROBERT SIMONS, an unmarried man and JOSHUA ROBERTS, an unmarried man to Buddy W. Patterson, dated March 6, 2014, and recorded in Doc.: 3398987 INA 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 upon the powers of sale contained in said mortgage, the mortgage 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 9th day of September, 2016, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama.

Parcel 2 of survey performed by Brent Means Land Surveying, LLC dated July 24, 2013, #S13-058;

Commencing at a pinched pipe marking the Northeast corner of the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 21, Township 12 South, Range 5 East , run along the North line thereof North 89°55’43” West a distance of 844.85 feet to a ½” pipe on the Westerly right of way (60’) of Wood Avenue Southeast; thence along said right of way South 00°32’34” West a distance of 433.56 feet to a ¾” pipe; thence continue along said right of way South 00°54’41” West a distance of 107.57 feet to a ½” pipe; thence continue along said right of way South 00°40’02” West a distance of 4.75 feet to an iron rod set, said iron being a ½” rebar with plastic cap stamped “B MEANS LS 27727”, said iron marking the point of beginning; thence continue along said right of way South 00°40’02” West a distance of 130.00 feet to an iron rod set: thence leaving said right of way North 89°22’04” West a distance of 129.99 feet to an iron rod set; thence North 00°41’20” East a distance of 130.00 feet to an iron set; thence South 89°22’04” East a distance of 129.95 feet to the point of beginning.

Said parcel containing 0.39 acres, more or less; being situated in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 21, Township 12 South, Range 5 east; and being all of Lot 25 and a portion of Lots 24 and 26 of Block 1 of Woodland Homes, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book F, Page 307, Etowah County, Alabama.

Parcel of survey performed by Brent Means Land Surveying, LLC dated Jul 24, 2013, #S13-058

Commencing at a pinched pipe marking the Northeast corner of the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 21, Township 12 South, Range 5 East, run along the North line thereof North 89° 55’4” West a distance of 844.85 feet to a ½” pipe on the Westerly right of way (60) of Wood Avenue Southeast, thence along said right of way South 00°32’34” West a distance of 4.56 feet to a ¾” pipe; thence continue along said right of way South 00°54’41”  West a distance of 107.57 feet to a ½” pipe; thence continue along said right of way Couth 00°40’02” West a distance of 17.75 feet to an iron rod set being a ½” rebar with plastic cap stamped “B MEANS LS 27727”, said iron marking the point of beginning; thence continue along said right of way South 00°40’02” West a distance of 130.00 feet to an iron rod set; thence leaving said right of way North 89°22’04” West a distance of 130.04 feet to an iron rod set; thence North 00°38’07” East a distance of 5.93 feet to a capped rebar (DOWDY); thence North 00°41’20” East a distance of 124.07 feet to an iron rod set; thence South 89°22’04” East a distance of 129.99 feet to the point of beginning.

Said parcel containing 0.39 acres, more or less, being situated in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 21, Township 12 South, Range 5 East; and being all of Lot 27 and a portion of Lots 26 and 28 of Block 1 of Woodland Homes, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book “F”, Page 07, Etowah County, Alabama.

Parcel 4 of survey performed by Brent Means Land Surveying, LLC, dated July 24, 201, #S13-058;

Commencing at a pinched pipe marking the Northeast corner of the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 21, Township 12 South, Range 5 East, run along the North line thereof North 89°55’43” West a distance of 844.85 feet to a 1/2” pipe on the Westerly right of way (60’) of Wood Avenue Southeast; thence along said right of way South 00°32’34” West a distance of 4.56 feet to a /4” pipe; thence continue along said right of way South 00°54’41” West a distance of 107.57 feet to a ½” pipe; thence continue along said right of way South 00°40’02” West a distance of 303.75 feet to an iron set, said iron being a ½” rebar with plastic cap stamped “B MEANS LS 27727”, said iron marking the point of beginning; thence continue along said right of way South 00°40’02” West a distance of 10.00 feet to a capped rebar (DOWDY); thence leaving said right of way North 89°22’04” West a distance of 130.00 feet to an iron rod set; thence South 89°22’04” East a distance of 130.04 feet to the point of beginning.

Said parcel containing 0.39 acres, more or less; being situated in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 21, Township 12 South, Range 5 East; and being all of Lot 29 and a portion of Lot 28 of Block 1 of Woodland Homes Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book “F”, Page 07, 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 mortgage 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 of redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process.

David C. Livingston

Attorney for Mortgagee

P. O. Box 1621

Gadsden, AL 35902

256-546-9300

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Lori Dixon, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), (solely as nominee for Lender, First Federal Bank, and Lender’s successors and assigns), dated the 12th day of September, 2011, which Mortgage was recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, as Instrument Number 3355564, as modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement dated July 14, 2014 and recorded in said Probate Office as Instrument Number 3405693; said Mortgage having been transferred and assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), (solely as nominee for Lender, First Federal Bank, and Lender’s successors and assigns) to Alabama Housing Finance Authority by virtue of that certain Assignment of Mortgage dated October 1, 2013 and recorded in said Probate Office as Instrument Number 3393197.  The undersigned Alabama Housing Finance Authority as Assignee of said Mortgage will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on September 21, 2016, the real property described in said Mortgage, which said description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lots Number Three (3) and Four (4) in Block Number Nine (9) First Addition, Bellevue Highlands Company, as surveyed and platted by Totten & Woodruff, Civil Engineers, according to the map thereof recorded in Book of Town Plats “B”, pages 286 to 290, inclusive, Probate Office, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, save and except all the minerals, mineral and mining rights, privileges and interests underneath the surface thereof.

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 sale is made for the purpose of realizing the mortgage debt, together with all expenses of the sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.

SASSER, SEFTON & BROWN, P.C.

Bowdy J. Brown, Esq.   

445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 8050

Montgomery, Alabama 36104

Our File No.: 49696-1727

ATTORNEYS FOR ASSIGNEE

ALABAMA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY

ASSIGNEE

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Sandra L. Smiley, a single woman, to Joseph E. Gamberi, Jr., dated August 25, 2015, and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3422638; the undersigned mortgage owner, Joseph E. Gamberi, Jr., has 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 on the 20th day of September, 2016, 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:

Lot Number 23, in Block Number 4 in Elliott Park First Addition to Alabama City, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book B, Page 118-199, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

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 proceeds of said sale will be used, expended and applied in accordance with the terms of said mortgage.

Joseph E. Gamberi, Jr.

Mortgage Owner

COPELAND LAW FIRM, LLP

Attorneys for owner

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Larry G. Campbell, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Peoples Independent Bank, on the 30th day of December, 2009, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3326376; the undersigned JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on September 26, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Commencing at a one-half inch re-bar at the Northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 04, Township 10 South, Range 6 East. Thence South 00 degrees 22 minutes 40 seconds West 681.13 feet to a one-half inch re-bar No. CA-0078 being the point of beginning. Thence South 69 degrees 39 minutes 13 seconds East 93.65 feet to a one-half inch re-bar Cap No. CA-0078; thence South 54 degrees 11 minutes 02 seconds East, 149.95 feet to a one-half inch rebar Cap No. CA-0078 on the Northwest right of way of Brow Road; thence along said road and with a curve to the right having an arc length of 311.15 feet, a radius of 1112.35 and a chord bearing and distance of South 43 degrees 02 minutes 55 seconds West 310.54 feet to a 5/8 inch re-bar; thence North 00 degrees 22 minutes 46 seconds East 346.96 feet to the point of beginning. Property being in Etowah County, Alabama,

Property street address for informational purposes:  3615 Brow Road, Boaz, AL 35956

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED.  THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO.

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

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

The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.

This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee/Transferee

Rebecca Redmond

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL  35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

394777

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Craig B. New, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for GMFS, LLC, on the 9th day of June, 2014, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3403164; the undersigned GMFS LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on September 26, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot 7, Lee Estates Addition Number 1, as recorded in Plat Book “I”, Pages 22 and 23, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Property street address for informational purposes:  218 Mountain Lake Circle, Rainbow City, AL 35906

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED.  THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO.

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

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

The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.

This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

GMFS LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee

Rebecca Redmond

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL  35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

395822

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain mortgage executed by JASON TALTON, a single person, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for First Community Mortgage, Inc., as Mortgagee, dated the 5th day of November, 2010, and recorded in Book Instrument No. 3342337, Page , et seq. of the records in the Office of the Judge of Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama; said mortgage being lastly assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP by instrument recorded in said Probate Court records; said default continuing, notice is hereby given that the undersigned will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage sell at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder during legal hours of sale, on the 26th day of September, 2016, in the city of Gadsden, at the front Door of the Court House of Etowah County, Alabama, the following described real property situated in the County of Etowah, State of Alabama, to-wit:

PARCEL A:  Beginning at a 1 ½” pipe marking the NE corner of Government Lot 13, Section 29, Township 10-S, Range 5-E, thence N 88 degrees 36’ 03” W 417.75 feet to a capped ½” rebar (LS #21183); thence S 54 degrees 14’ 38” E 982.25 feet to a capped ½” rebar (LS #21183) on the northwesterly right-of-way of Rains Cut-Off Road (60’ R/W); thence N 52 degrees 28’ 21” E 364.89 feet along said right-of-way to a capped ½” rebar (LS # 12694); thence leaving said right-of-way N 01 degree 36’ 52” W 134.81 feet to a capped ½” rebar (LS #21183) on the southwesterly right-of-way of Lawson Gap Road (60’ R/W); thence N 61 degrees 01’ 10” W 451.64 feet along said right-of-way to a 3/4” rebar; thence leaving said right-of-way S 09 degrees 16’ 23” W 223.14 feet to a 3/4” rebar; thence N 58 degrees 47’ 36” W 209.87 feet to a 3/4” rebar; thence N 09 degrees 22’ 14” E 223.18 feet to a ½” pipe on the southwesterly right-of-way of Lawson Gap Road (60’ R/W); thence N 64 degrees 20’ 59” W 110.45 feet along said right-of-way to a 1 ½” galvanized pipe; thence leaving said right-of-way; S 02 degrees 57’16”E 168.85 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL B: A parcel of land located in Section 29, Township 10 South, Range 5 East, more particularly described as : Commence at the NW corner of the E ½; of Government Lot # 14 or the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 29, Township 10 South, Range 5 East; thence South 00 degrees 32’ West 177. 19 to the point of beginning on the South right of way line of Lawson Gap Road; thence South 00 degrees 35’ West along the 1/2-1/4-1/4 line 148.04 feet to the north right of way line of Rains Cut-Off Road; thence North 71 degrees 12’ East along Rains Cut- Off Road 212.51 feet to the south right of way line of Lawson Gap Road; thence North 68 degrees 16’ West along Lawson Gap Road 219.94 feet to the point of beginning.

This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, reservations and exceptions reflected in the mortgage and/or those contained in the records of the office of the Judge of Probate of the county where the above-described property is situated.  This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.  Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

                                                                                                                                                

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying said indebtedness and the expenses incident to this sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee, and the other purposes set out in said mortgage.

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

Holder of said Mortgage

Goodman G. Ledyard

PIERCE LEDYARD, P.C.                                                      

Attorneys for Mortgagee

Post Office Box 161389

Mobile, Alabama  36616

(251) 338-1300

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that mortgage dated November 1, 2012, in favor of Vantage Bank of Alabama, a corporation, and executed by Zachary DeWayne Ross, Sondra Jean Ross, and Samuel Thomas Clanton, which mortgage is recorded November 5, 2012, in Instrument Number 3376067, in the probate records of Etowah County, Alabama, the mortgagee has elected to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said mortgage to be due and payable as provided in said mortgage, and notice is hereby given that pursuant to the law and power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the front doors of the Etowah County Courthouse at Gadsden, Alabama, at the legal hours of sale, on September 16, 2016, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot #5 of Peaceful Acres Subdivision, according to map thereof recorded in Plat Book H, Page 40, in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.  LESS AND EXCEPT:  that portion of Lot #5 as conveyed in Book 2005, Page 1852. (w/2j35784)

Said sale is being made for the purpose of applying the proceeds to the debt secured by the mortgage and the expenses of foreclosure.  The auctioneer will give to the purchaser an Auctioneer’s deed subject to ad valorem taxes due October 1, 2016, subject to any and all statutory rights of redemption, previous mortgages, if any, all easements, encroachments, unrecorded leases, if any, any rights of way for road, or otherwise, utilities, title to all minerals and all restrictions and covenants of record.

JONES AND MILWEE, LLC

ATTORNEY AND AUCTIONEER

P. O. BOX 940

GUNTERSVILLE, AL   35976

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

MICHAEL FLOYD VINYARD appointed Personal Representative (s) on July 12, 2016 Estate of DAVIS ARNOLD VINYARD, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 12, 19 & 26, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

GESNA HUGHES LITTLEFIELD appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 2, 2016 Estate of DANIEL WILLIAM LITTLEFIELD, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 12, 19 & 26, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

RODNEY WARD appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 4, 2016, 2016 Estate of JOEL DALE LYLES, deceased Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

YOLANDA BOTHWELL appointed Personal Representative (s) on April 7, 2016, 2016 Estate of REGINALD DEFOREST JOHNSON, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

KATRINA A. TURNBACH AND MARY T. MORRIS appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 1, 2016, 2016 Estate of THOMAS J. TURNBACH, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

RONALD EDWARD HEAD appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 4, 2016 Estate of RUBY LEE YARBROUGH, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

ILLA TALLEY appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 3, 2016 Estate of LIETA TALLEY, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

DONNA WESSON SMALLEY appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 4, 2016 Estate of ROBERT EUGENE WESSON, SR., deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

ROBERT KEITH ROBINSON appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 3, 2016 Estate of LYNN D. ROBINSON, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

BENJAMIN KELLEY appointed Personal Representative (s) on June 23, 2016 Estate of TOMMIE L. THOMAS, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

MICHAEL RADFORD appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 5, 2016, 2016 Estate of WILLIE J. WALKER, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

RHONDA LEE AND CONNIE CONERLY appointed Personal Representative (s) on July 28, 2016 Estate of BOBBY CHARLES BRAMMER, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

JANICE FINLEY appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 15, 2016 Estate of JAMES FINLEY, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

LARRY WARREN appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 4, 2016 Estate of NINA SHAW WARREN, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

BETTY JO OSBORN appointed Personal Representative (s) on July 20, 2016 Estate of JOEL V. OSBORN, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

LYNDA L. PEACH appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 5, 2016 Estate of ERNEST BRIAN PEACH, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

EDWIN LYNN RUDD appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 10, 2016 Estate of SUE M. RUDD, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

MARY KRISTI ROWE appointed Personal Representative (s) on July 28, 2016 Estate of FRIEDA ROWE, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-318-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                       

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that the property or condition located at 1028 PADENREICH AVENUE in District 1 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Tax ID#: 15-05-15-4-000-052.000

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 Charles Pruitt Jr., 1028 Padenreich Avenue;

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden 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 City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on August 16, 2016.                                    

                                                                      

Iva Nelson, City Clerk      

Aug 26, 2016        

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RESOLUTION NO. R-319-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                       

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that the property or condition located at 923 WISTERIA LANE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Tax ID#: 10-07-35-4-000-074.000

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 John Langley, 923 Wisteria Lane, Nancy L. Langley, 4311 Yorketowne Road, Orlando, FL, and Lena Langley, 923 Wisteria Lane;

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden 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 City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on August 16, 2016.                                    

                                                                      

Iva Nelson, City Clerk            

Aug 26, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-320-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                       

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

1026 4th AVENUE in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Ten (10) in Block Number Thirteen (13), in Gadsden Land & Improvement Company’s Kyle Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book “A”, Page 23, 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 State of Alabama, P.O. Box 327210, Montgomery, certain rights of redemption of Strategic Municipal Investments, LLC, and First Family;

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden 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 on August 16, 2016.

      

Iva Nelson, City Clerk         

Aug 26, 2016     

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RESOLUTION NO. R-321-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                       

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

1820 EISENHOWER STREET in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lots numbers Six (6) and Seven (7) in Block Number One (1) of W. E. Owens First Addition to Gadsden, Alabama, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “D”, Page 52, in the office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in 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 FNA, NP, LLC, 120 N LaSalle Street, Suite 1220, Chicago, IL, and certain rights of redemption of by the heirs of May White as follows:  Brandon White, 1820 Eisenhower Street, Yvonne Reynolds, 90 Trout Creek Road, Woodland Park, CO, and Luther White, 3675 Lester Road, Southside;

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden 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 on August 16, 2016.

      

Iva Nelson, City Clerk      

Aug 26, 2016        

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RESOLUTION NO. R-322-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                       

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

700 RANDALL STREET in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Fourteen (14) and the West 26 feet of Lot Number Fifteen (15) in Block Number Three (3) in Turrentine Park Addition according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “A”, Page 84, Probate Office, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to Harold Ragan and Audrey Ragan, 914 Oakview Avenue;

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden 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 on August 16, 2016.

      

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

Aug 26, 2016            

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RESOLUTION NO. R-323-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                       

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

3201 SHAHAN AVENUE in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Nine (9) in Block Number Eighteen (18), in the Smith First Addition to the City of Gadsden, as the same appears of record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in the Plat Book “B”, Pages 158 and 159, and being situated in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all that portion of 12th Street lying adjacent to the above described property owned by grantors by reason of annulment of said 12th Street by the City of Gadsden.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to Estate of Doris Craft, Scott Craft, and Debra Morton;

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden 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 on August 16, 2016.

      

Iva Nelson, City Clerk            

Aug 26, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-324-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                       

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

3504 SUDIE AVENUE in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Three (3) in Block Number Thirty (30), of the F.M. Brannon Realty Co’s Survey of Walnut Park or West Point Second Addition in Section 1, Township 12 South, Range 5 East, as recorded in Plat book “B”, Page 117, in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Gadsden, 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 Richard G. Reed, 3504 Sudie Avenue;

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden 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 on August 16, 2016.

      

Iva Nelson, City Clerk              

Aug 24, 2016

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PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, AL

CASE NO. A-1072

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF MICHAEL DALE KAY AND MELISA GAIL KAY

NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF: Minor child and Angel Michelle Landers

WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a minor child, (born to Angel Michelle Landers, Natural Mother), was filed on the 15th day of August, 2016, alleging that the whereabouts of any unknown father and that the whereabouts of Angel Michelle Landers are not known. Minor Child’s birth date is 11/16/2000.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein with Robert M. Echols, Jr., whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse, Etowah County Probate Court, P. O. Box 187 Gadsden, AL 35902.

DONE this 24th day of August, 2016.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Robert M. Echols, Jr.

4 Office Park Circle, Suite 116

Birmingham, AL 35223

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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PUBLICATION NOTICE

NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION

THOMAS SCHUETZE, whereabouts unknown, must answer AVA LEHR SCHUETZE petition for divorce and other relief by September 5, 2016 or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case Number DR-2016-900274, Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama.

Aug 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2016

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PUBLICATION NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF DURELL LAMONT COLLINS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN FATHER, ADDRESS UNKNOWN

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of two (2) minor children born to Sherika Denise Collins, a natural mother, set to be heard on October 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. filed on the 8th day of July, 2016, alleging that the natural fathers whereabouts are unknown and/or that the natural father to the aforesaid minor children is that of a putative father. Minor children’s birth dates are October 26, 2006 and November 24, 2009.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein, with G. Davis Varner, Jr., whose name and address is shown below and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, P.O. Box 187, Gadsden, AL 35902.

G. Davis Varner, Jr.

P. O. Box 767

Gadsden, AL 35902

256-547-4988

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice to creditors, Norman L. Adcock passed away August 2, 2016 and anyone claiming anything owed must do so within 30 days.

Aug 19, 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL  ACTION NO. CV-2015-175-WBO

ETOWAH COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION,

PLAINTIFF,

V.

C.L. MORGAN, ANNA MORGAN, I.L. BRADFORD AND WIFE, M.F. BRADFORD, B.H. ELLISON AND

WIFE, L.C. ELLISON, THOMAS H. HOWELL, THEIR HEIRS AND ASSIGNS, AND ANY AND ALL

UNKNOWN PARTIES, including any persons claiming any present interest therein and including any persons claiming any future, contingent, reversionary, remainder, or other interest therein, who may claim any interest in the above described property,

DEFENDANTS.

NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION TO TRANSFER TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY

NOTICE ISSUED TO THE FOLLOWING DEFENDANTS: any and all unknown parties, including any persons claiming any present interest therein and including any persons claiming any future, contingent, reversionary, reminder, or other interest therein, who may claim any interest in the above described real property:

Parcel 1: Book 4B-396,Probate Office, Etowah County,  Alabama- Grantors, C.L. Morgan and Anna Morgan to the State of Alabama, for the benefit of school district No 27 – dated July 25, 1921:

Beginning at the Northeast corner of the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 Section 23, Township 11 Range 3 East; thence South 2°15’East along land line 280.6 feet to a point; thence South 87°48’West 544 feet to a point; thence North 2°15’West 280.5 feet to a point on land line and thence North 87°48’East 544 Feet to the point of beginning, containing three and one half acres more or less and located in Section 23, Township 11 Range 3, East, Etowah County, Alabama.

Parcel 2: Book 4B-429, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama- Grantors, I.L. Bradford and wife M.F. Bradford to the State of Alabama for benefit of school district No. 25 – dated August 27, 1921:

Beginning at a point on the North line of the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 34 Township 11 Range 3 East and at a distance 272 feet East from the Northwest corner of said SW1/4 of the SW1/4 of said Section, Township and Range; thence North 31°00”West 119 feet to a point; thence North 67°00”East 295 feet; thence South 31°00”East a distance of 295 feet to the North side of Valley Street, adjoining the Ellison Addition to the Town of Altoona, Etowah County, Alabama, thence South 67°00”West and along the North line of said Valley Street 295 feet to a point and thence North 31°00”West 176 feet to the point of beginning, containing two (2) acres, all in Etowah County, Alabama.

Parcel 3: Book 4B-432, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama- Grantors, B.H. Ellison and wife L.C. Ellison to the State of Alabama for the benefit of school district No. 25 – dated August 27, 1921:

All of Blocks Four (4) and Seven (7) of the B.H. Ellison Second Addition of the Town of Altoona, Etowah County, Alabama as recorded in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, in Book of Town Plats “B”, page 243, all being located in the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 Section 34 Township 11 Range 3 East, and containing four and sixty-one hundredths (4.60) acres.

Please take notice that the Etowah County Board of Education has filed an action in the Circuit Court of Etowah County seeking to transfer title to the above described property.  The above named defendants, their heirs and assigns, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer said Complaint on or before September 30, 2016, of thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against the said Defendants in Etowah County Circuit Court Case Number CV-2015-175-WBO.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Todd L. Frederick

Turnbach, Warren, Rice, Lloyd, Frederick & Smith P.C.

Attorneys for Plaintiff

P.O. Box 129

Gadsden, AL 35902

Aug 12, 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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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 vehicles on September 30, 2016 for charges due.

2013 Hyun Sonata VIN# 5NPEC4AB1 DH757972

1997 Toyota Tercel VIN# JT2AC52 L5V0238894

1990 Ford F150 VIN# 1FTEF14N4 LNA69796

1999 Mits Galant VIN# 4A3AA56L 2XE147771

ER Towing & Recovery

827 Jones Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

Aug 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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