Legal Notices for the week of June 17-24, 2016

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Ermelinda Pascual-Matias, a married woman, to Gospel Truth Church, an unincorporated, non-profit, religious association, dated March 6, 2014, and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument #3399409; the undersigned mortgage owner, Gospel Truth Church, an unincoporated, non-profit, religious association, 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 6th day of July, 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:

A tract of land described as beginning at a point in the East line of Lot Number 3 in that certain part of Block Number 1, lying West of Holly Street, which point is 50 feet Northerly, measured along the East line of said lot Number 3 from the Southeast corner thereof, said point being the Northeast corner of that certain tract of land conveyed by Irma W. Abercrombie and husband, Fred Abercrombie, to D. N. Rains and wife, Bernice Rains, by deed dated July 2, 1945, and recorded in Book 7-B, Page 558, Probate Office, Etowah County and from thence run in a Westerly direction, parallel with the South line of said Lot Number 3, and along the North line of said Rains tract, said distance of 179.07 feet to a point in the West line of said Lot Number 3; thence deflect an angle of 92 degrees 03 minutes to the right and run in a Northerly direction along the West line of Lot Number 3, a distance of 60.7 feet to the Northwest corner thereof; thence deflect an angle of 85 degrees 09 minutes to the right and run in an Easterly direction a distance of 115.30 feet; thence deflect an angle of 6 degrees 51 minutes to the right and run in an Easterly direction a distance of 64.52 feet to a point in the East line of Lot Number 4, in that part of Block 1, lying West of Holly Street; thence deflect an angle of 88 degrees 00 minutes to the right and run in a Southerly direction along the East lines of said Lots Number 4 and 3, a distance of 62.23 feet to the point of beginning, said description embracing portions of Lots Number Three (3) and Four (4) in that part of Block Number One (1) lying West of Holly Street in the E. C. Jones Extension to Woodlawn Addition, according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “A”, Page 355, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in the City of 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.

Gospel Truth Church, an unincorporated, non-profit, religious association Mortgage Owner

COPELAND LAW FIRM, LLP Attorneys for owner

June 3, 10 & 17, 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 Wesley Shane Grant and wife Melinda S Grant, to CITIFINANCIAL CORPORATION, LLC, on March 17, 2006, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, at Instrument Number, 3243071; CitiFinancial Servicing LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, successor by merger to CitiFinancial Corporation, LLC, a Delaware limited liability 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, in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse, in Gadsden, Alabama, on June 23, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

LOT NUMBER ONE (1) IN BLOCK NUMBER EIGHT (8) OF THE W. T. COX SOUTH ADDITION TO EAST GADSDEN AS REARRANGED, AS THE SAME APPEARS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK “B”, PAGE 360, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA. LYING AND BEING IN GADSDEN, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

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

CitiFinancial Servicing LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, successor by merger to CitiFinancial Corporation, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Transferee

Jauregui & Lindsey, LLC

244 Inverness Center Dr

Ste 200

Birmingham, AL 35242

205-988-8888

June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Alabama, ETOWAH County Default having been made pursuant to the terms of that certain mortgage executed by Wanda Sherrel Adair and husband, Albon D. Adair to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Franklin A Division of Nat. City Bank its successors and assigns, dated 09/11/06, said mortgage being recorded in Instrument 3255135, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of ETOWAH County, AL said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF16, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-FF16. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF16, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-FF16, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash or certified/bank check only. The certified/bank check should be made payable to or endorsed to RCO Legal, P.C. The sale will take place during the legal hours of sale, on 06/30/16 before the courthouse door of Etowah County the following real estate, situated in ETOWAH County, AL, to-wit: BEGIN AT THE SE CORNER OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE NE ¼ OF THE SE ¼ , SECTION 22; THENCE RUN WEST AND ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE NE ¼ OF THE SE ¼ A DISTANCE OF 258 FEET TO THE POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH AND PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID FORTY A DISTANCE OF 96 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION AND IN A DIRECT LINE TO A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF SAID FORTY WHICH POINT IS 12 FEET NORTH MEASURED ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID FORTY FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN SOUTH AND ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID FORTY DISTANCE OF 12 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID DESCRIPTION EMBRACING A PORTION OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE NE ¼ OF THE SE ¼, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH RANGE 5 EAST OF HUNTSVILLE MERIDIAN, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA, SUBJECT TO PUBLIC ROADS LOCATED THEREON. Said property is commonly known as 340 HALLMARK, RAINBOW CITY, AL 35906. The indebtedness has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of said Mortgage and Note, including but not limited to the nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, all expenses of the sale, including attorney’s fees and all other payments provided for under the terms of the Mortgage and Note. In accordance with Ala. Code §6-5-248(h) notice is given that 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. Said property will be sold subject to the following items which may affect the title to said property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an 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 property is Wanda Sherrel Adair and Albon D. Adair or tenant(s). RCO Legal, P.C. 2970 Clairmont Road NE Suite 780 Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (770) 234-9192 Gadsden Messenger 7835. 20933 06/10/16, 06/17/16, 06/24/16 TS#: 7835.20933 FEI # 2013 .04368

June 10, 17 & 24, 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 Teresa Diane Chapman, a widow, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Network Funding, LP, on the 23rd day of August, 2012, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3372406; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 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 July 18, 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:

Begin at the point of intersection of the North line of Section 34, Township 11 South, Range 5 East, of the Huntsville Meridian, with the Northwesterly R/W of Simmons Lane (60 foot R/W) and run South 88 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds West along said North line 509.00 feet to a point; thence run South 01 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 257.14 feet to a point in the Northwest R/W of Simmons Lane; thence run Northeasterly and along said R/W to the point of beginning. Said description embracing a portion of Government Lot 3 in Section 34, Township 11 South, Range 5 East of the Huntsville, Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama.

Property street address for informational purposes: 995 Simmons Lane, Attalla, AL 35954

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.

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

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.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee

Ginny Rutledge

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL 35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

390893

June 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on February 28, 2002 by Frances Elaine Carr; unmarried, originally in favor of SouthTrust Bank, and recorded in Instrument # M-2002-1356 on March 22, 2002, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Shapiro and Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on July 5, 2016, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to wit:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN CITY OF GADSDEN BIENG KNOWN AS LOTS 6 AND 10, BLOCK C, PLANT CITY ADDITION , PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 300-301, BEING THE SAME PREMISES AS CONVEYED TO FRANCES ELAINE CARR FROM RANDALL W. TULLENT AND VIOLA MARIE TULLENT AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCEIBED IN DEED BOOK D-199 PAGE 2965 RECORDED ON 08/04/1999 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF ETOWAH COUNTY, AL.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 3600 California St, Gadsden, AL 35904.

ANY PROPERTY ADDRESS PROVIDED IS NOT PART OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY SOLD HEREIN AND IN THE EVENT OF ANY DISCREPANCY, THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION REFERENCED HEREIN SHALL CONTROL.

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in certified or cash funds at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by close of business on the next business day thereafter at the Law Office of Shapiro and Ingle, LLP at the address indicated below. Shapiro and Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA, and its successors and assigns

Mortgagee or Transferee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

704-333-8107/ 16-009736

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

June 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on March 23, 2005 by Jeff S. Ragan, a married man joined by Bonnie Ragan, his wife, originally in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and recorded in Instrument # M-2005-1395 on April 8, 2005, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Shapiro and Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on July 14, 2016, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to wit:

Beginning at a cotton spindle at the Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 11 South, Range 6 East; thence South 426.76 feet along the Quarter line to a one-half inch Cap Rebar No. CA- 0078; thence North 85 degrees 07 minutes 17 seconds West 182.29 feet to a one-half inch Cap Rebar No. CA-0078; thence North 09 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds East 198.08 feet to a one half inch Cap Rebar No. CA-0078; thence North 25 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds East 236.02 feet to a one-half inch Cap Rebar No. CA-0078 on the North boundary of said Section 6, Township 11 South, Range 6 East; thence North 87 degrees 48 minutes 34 seconds East along said boundary 50.00 feet to the point of beginning. Property being in Etowah County, Alabama. Subject to all existing right-of-way and/or easements that are recorded or unrecorded.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 1435 Walker Mountain Rd, Boaz, AL 35956.

ANY PROPERTY ADDRESS PROVIDED IS NOT PART OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY SOLD HEREIN AND IN THE EVENT OF ANY DISCREPANCY, THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION REFERENCED HEREIN SHALL CONTROL.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and its successors and assigns

Mortgagee or Transferee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

704-333-8107/ 16-009944

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

June 17, 24 & July 1, 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 Pamela Brooks, an unmarried woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for MortgageAmerica, Inc., on the 15th day of August, 2011, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3354157; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 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 August 15, 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:

Lots Number One Hundred Eight (108) and One Hundred Nine (109) in Parcel One (1), as shown on the map of the property of Cone Mills Corporation, Dwight Division, as recorded in Plat Book “F”, Pages 51-65, Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama .

Property street address for informational purposes: 901 Marston Ave, Gadsden, AL 35904

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.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee

Ginny Rutledge

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL 35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

348729

June 17, 24 & July, 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 Cynthia D. Whiles, 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 27th day of October, 2006, which Mortgage was recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3258347; 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 April 28, 2016 and recorded in said Probate Office in Instrument Number 3433419. 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 July 27, 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:

Lot Number 21 in Block Number 4 to Walnut Park Addition as the same appears of record in Plat Book “B”, Page 117, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

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.: 49696-2099

ATTORNEYS FOR ASSIGNEE

ALABAMA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY

ASSIGNEE

June 17, 24 & July 1, 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 Karen Bailey, an unmarried woman, to Family Savings Federal Credit Union on the August 21, 2007, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #3278151, Mortgage Records, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, as corrected by Scrivener’s Affidavit dated June 9, 2016, recorded at Instrument #3435363, 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 July 11, 2016, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lots 50, 52, 54 and 56 and the South 85 feet of Lots 49, 51, 53 and 55, all being in Block 2 of the Mary Martin Lay’s Glenfield Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book B, Page 101, 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 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

June 17, 24 & July 1, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

FELICIA FAITH DOLAN appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 17, 2016 Estate of IRENE C. O’BARR, 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

June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

DEBORAH JEAN PRINCE appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 25, 2016 Estate of JOSIE DEAN MYRICK, 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

June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

DAVID L. CLOKEY, JR. AND CAROL PHA CLOKEY appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 24, 2016 Estate of DAVID L. CLOKEY, 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

June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

JACQUELINE WILLIAMS appointed Personal Representative (s) on April 14, 2016 Estate of GORDON WILLIAMS, JR., 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

June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

PATTY LEONARD appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 13, 2016 Estate of DONNA RHEA PHILLIPS, 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

June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

PHILLIP B. MCAFEE appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 18, 2016 Estate of JUANITA P. MCAFEE, 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

June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

JUDY ANN ABERCROMBIE appointed Personal Representative (s) on April 15, 2016 Estate of JAMES L. STEAPLETON, 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

June 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

LEE M. PRUETT appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 19, 2016 Estate of HETTIE C. MARSHALL, 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

June 17, 24 & July 1, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

RICHARD RHEA appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 12, 2016 Estate of JACK PATRICK PRICE, 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

June 17, 24 & July 1, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

SHARON LOUISE WADDELL appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 24, 2016 Estate of REUBEN WADDELL, JR, 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

June 17, 24 & July 1, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

VIVIAN JEANETTE MAYFIELD appointed Personal Representative (s) on May 18, 2016 Estate of ELMER J. CLONTS, 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

June 17, 24 & July 1, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-229-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

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

2441 FAIRVIEW ROAD in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the County of Etowah, State of Alabama, and being more particularly described as follows:

Begin at an existing axle at the Northwest corner of the SW1/4 of the SW1/4, Section 21, T-11-S, R-6-East of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama and run S 86°34’48”E, along the North line thereof, 342.2 feet to an existing 1” pipe; thence run S63°53’29”W, leaving said North line, 559.52 feet to an existing ½” rebar on the Easterly R/W of Fairview Road (60’ R/W); thence run N22°21’46”E, along said R/W, 291.97 feet to an existing pinch-pipe on the North line of the SE1/4 of the SE1/4, Section 20; thence run S86°07’40”E, leaving said R/W and along said North line, 49.65 feet to the point of beginning. Said property being a portion of the SW1/4 of the SW1/4, Section 21 and the SE1/4 of the SE1/4, Section 20, T-11-S, R-6-E, Etowah County, Alabama and contains

1.24 acres (more or less).

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to Derek M. Bishop and Samantha Bishop, 2441 Fairview Road; Quicken Loans, 1050 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI; and Bank of America, 100 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC;

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 May 31, 2016.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

June 17, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-238-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

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

202 MORNINGVIEW DRIVE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Sixteen (16) in Block “0” in Oakleigh Estates, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “G”, page 55, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, subject to reservation of minerals as shown in Book “S”, page 8, restrictive covenants as shown in Plat Book “G”, page 55 and rights of Alabama Power Company, as shown in Book 5-S, PAGE 37; Book 438, page 302 and Book 5-S, page 261, 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 Elder Roy Coats and Bro. Roy Alphonso Coats, 3023 Coats Bend Road, and Conseco Finance;

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 June 7, 2016.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

June 17, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-239-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

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

501 VAN COURTLAND STREET in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lots Number Nine (9) and Ten (10) in Block Number Five (5), of the West Point Addition to Gadsden, Alabama, as shown by map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “B”, Page 140, 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 Vladimir Salagado and Brandy Wilkes, 1333 Hill 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 June 7, 2016.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

June 17, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO.: S-8939

IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF QRW, a minor, to: QRG

NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE TO THE ALLEGED FATHER, WILLIAM WEAKLEY, II OF A MINOR CHILD, QRW, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN.

You will take notice that a Petition for change of minor’s name of the child born to Shaquilla Garlington (Natural Mother), set to be heard on June 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., was filed on the 10^th day of May, alleging that the whereabouts of the alleged father, William Weakley, II, is unknown and has not been disclosed to this court. Minor child’s date of birth is January, 1, 2001.

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Dani V. Bone

101 Forrest Avenue

Gadsden, AL 35901

May 27, June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, STATE OF ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF: LEANNE DENISE BROCK & DONALD PATRICK BROCK

NOTICE OF ADOPTION TO CYNTHIA MICHELLE WARF, THE NATURAL MOTHER AND WILLIAM JOSEPH WARF, PRESUMED FATHER, OF A MINOR CHILD, JCW, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN

You will take notice that a Petition for Adoption of the child born to Cynthia Michelle Warf and William Joseph Waft (presumed father), set to be heard on July 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., was filed on the April 5, 2016, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural mother, Cynthia Michelle Warf and presumed father, William Joseph Warf, are unknown and has not been disclosed to this Court. Minor child’s date of birth is November 16, 2005.

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

Done this the 24^th day of May, 2016.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Sam D. Bone

1031 Forrest Avenue

Gadsden, AL 35901

256-547-1005

June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, STATE OF ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF: LEANNE DENISE BROCK & DONALD PATRICK BROCK

NOTICE OF ADOPTION TO CYNTHIA MICHELLE WARF, THE NATURAL MOTHER AND UNKNOWN FATHER, OF A MINOR CHILD, JDTJ, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN

You will take notice that a Petition for Adoption of the child born to Cynthia Michelle Warf and unknown father, set to be heard on July 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., was filed on the April 5, 2016, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural mother, Cynthia Michelle Warf and unknown father are unknown and has not been disclosed to this Court. Minor child’s date of birth is January, 21, 2011.

Done this the 24^th day of May, 2016.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Sam D. Bone

1031 Forrest Avenue

Gadsden, AL 35901

256-547-1005

June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, STATE OF ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF: LEANNE DENISE BROCK & DONALD PATRICK BROCK

NOTICE OF ADOPTION TO CYNTHIA MICHELLE WARF, THE NATURAL MOTHER AND UNKNOWN FATHER, OF A MINOR CHILD, JLDF, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN

Done this the 24^th day of May, 2016.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Sam D. Bone

1031 Forrest Avenue

Gadsden, AL 35901

256-547-1005

June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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PUBLICATION NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION

NOTICE TO: UNKNOWN FATHER, ADDRESS UNKNOWN

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a minor child born to Mary Leighann Roper, a natural mother, set to be heard on August 16, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. filed on the 3^rd day of June, 2016, alleging that the natural father’s whereabouts are unknown and/or that the natural father to the aforesaid minor child is that of putative father. Minor child’s birth date is May 19, 2016.

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 Randy Phillips, 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.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Randy Phillips

750 Forrest Avenue

Gadsden, AL 35901

Bobby M. Junkins
Judge of Probate

June 10, 17, 24 & July 1, 2016

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO: S-7771

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Jeffrey Hugh Bryant, Deceased

Notice to: All creditors, heirs or distributes and all other persons interested in the Estate of Jeffrey Hugh Bryant, deceased.

You will hereby take notice that Felicia Bryant, as Administrator of the Estate of Jeffrey Hugh Bryant filed a Report of Insolvency of said Estate on or about the 10^th day of May, 2016.

You are hereby notified that a hearing on the Petitioner’s Report of Insolvency will be considered, and you may show cause, if any, why the Report of Insolvency should be denied.

This the 2^nd day of June, 2016 at Gadsden, Alabama.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

June 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION

Lorenza Pedro Francisco, whose last known address is 1107 Walnut Street Gadsden, AL 35901. Her whereabouts are unknown, she must answer Pascual M. Francisco, petition for divorce and other relief by June 13, 2016, or thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against her in Case Number DR-2014-000337.00 Circuit Court of Etowah County.

Done this the 10^th day of May, 2016,

May 27, June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION

Shannon Dereisse Dixon St. George, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer Edge Motors, Inc.’s Verified Complaint for Declaratory Relief by July 18, 2016, or thereafter, a judgment by default may be entered against her in Case No. CV-2016-900319-WHR, Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama.

Done the 25^th day of May, 2016.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

George C. Day, JR.

Day & Welch, P.C.

1925 Rainbow Drive

Gadsden, AL 35901

Attorney for Edge Motors, Inc.

May 27, June 3, 10 & 17, 2016

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING

To the unknown father of A.J.W., a minor child

Please take notice that a petition for adoption has been filed in Probate Court by the Petitioner named below and the 27^th day of July, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. has been set for a hearing on the same in the Probate Court of Etowah County. Be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response with the attorney for petitioner named below and with the Clerk of Probate, 800 Forrest Avenue, First Floor Suite 119, Gadsden, Alabama 35901, as soon as possible but no later than thirty (30) days from the last day this notice is published.

Attorney for Petitioner:

Will Beard

P.O. Box 88

Guntersville, AL 35976

June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA

Jonathan Leftwich,

Plaintiff

Nellie Griffin Simpson, Annie Jo Griffin, Myrtice G. Myers,

James Homer Griffin, Robert M. Griffin, Cecil S. Griffin,

Nancy B. Griffin Sprayberry, Charles S. Griffin, and

Fictitious Defendants I-Z, who are the other heirs of

Martha Alice Griffin, whose identities and whereabouts

are unknown,

Defendants

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

CASSANDRA JOHNSON,

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Etowah County

June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2016

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CV-16-900050

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel

JODY WILLOUGHBY,

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Vs.

TWENTY SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($26,555) and James Leach and Gloria Jones

Defendant(s)

In Re: James Leach, Gloria Leach

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

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described cash. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 1^st day of August, 2016. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said house, land and vehicle.

DONE this the 3^rd day of June, 2016.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

June 10, 17, 24 & July 1, 2016

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PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO. A-978

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF JOHNNY CLAYTON BROWN, EDNA JEAN CALHOUN BROWN; A CHILD BORN TO RACHEL ELIZABETH STARGELL SMITH

NOTICE TO JOSEPH WAYNE SMITH, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, AND/OR THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF: A CHILD BORN TO RACHEL ELIZABETH STARGELL SMITH, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a child born to Rachel Elizabeth Stargell Smith, Natural Mother, set to be heard on August 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., was filed on the 18^th day of December, 2015, alleging that the whereabouts of the legal father, JOSEPH WAYNE SMITH, are unknown and the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is unknown and has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of putative father. Minor child’s birth date is July 27, 2014.

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 Rodney L. Ward, whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

Done this the 13^th day of June, 2016.

Rodney L. Ward

827 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, Alabama 35901

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

June 17, 24, July 1 & 8, 2016

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NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION

Lacey Renee Hightower, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer the complaint of James Fred Hammett by answering a divorce and other relief 30 days after the last run date or thereafter a judgment of default may be rendered against her in Civil Action No.: DR-15-900472-DAK, Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

June 17, 25, July 1 & 8, 2016

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PUBLICATION NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION

NOTICE TO: UNKNOWN FATHER, ADDRESS UNKNOWN

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a minor child born to Margaret Elena Cox, a natural mother, was filed on the 10^th day of June, 2016, alleging that the identity of the natural father is unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court (or his whereabouts are not known) and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of putative father. Minor child’s birth date is April 10, 2016,

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within (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 Court of Etowah County, Alabama, P. O. Box 187, Gadsden, AL 35902.

Robert M. Echols, Jr.

4 Office Park Circle, Suite 116

Birmingham, AL 35223

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

July 17, 24, July 1 & 8, 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 vehicle on July 16, 2016 for charges due.

1988 Samurai Suzuki VIN # JS4JC 51C2J4 272266

John Lay

1300 Pineview Ave

Glencoe AL 35905

June 10 & 17, 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 vehicle on July 16, 2016 for charges due.

2001 Honda Civic VIN # 1HGEM22941L 124050

UNI Automotive Group LLC

2075 Hwy 77

Attalla, AL 35954

June 10 & 17, 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 vehicle on July 25, 2016 for charges due.

2005 Ford F250 VIN # 1FTSX2 1Y16EB 81058

Quincy Patterson

600 Hamby Drive

Attalla, AL 35954

June 17 & 24, 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 vehicle on July 25, 2016 for charges due.

2005 FLSTNI Harley Davidson VIN # 1HD1JD B155YO56702

Steven Bates

861 Sycamore Dr

Oneonta, AL 35121

June 17 & 24, 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 vehicle on July 25, 2016 for charges due.

2008 Toyota Scion VIN# JTLKESOE6 81015048

Jon Roundy

407 Shane Lane

Rainbow City, AL 35906

June 17 & 24, 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 vehicle on July 25, 2016 for charges due.

1996 Chevy Camaro VIN# 2G1FP 22K4W 2110081

B&B Auto

612 S.W. 3^rd St

Attalla, AL 35954

June 17 & 24, 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 vehicle on July 25, 2016 for charges due.

2011 Dodge Ram VIN# 1D7RB1GP 9BS687101

2015 Ford Focus VIN# 1FADP3E 22FL353636

Carolina Gutierrez

6132 Saerry Dr

Guntersville, AL 35976

June 17 & 24, 2016