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. 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 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 ______________
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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 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 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. 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.: 49696-2099 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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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated October 12, 2005, executed by Nathalla J. Elmore, MD married, trustee of the Wood Family Trust, and husband, Stephen O. Wood, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N. A., which mortgage was recorded on October 28, 2005, in Doc No. M-2005-4686, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, 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 August 16, 2016, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit: The land referred to in this policy is situated in the State of Alabama, County of Etowah, City of Gadsden, and described as follows: Lot number seven (7) in block number “C”, in Clubview Heights Second Addition, according to the Map or Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book “G”, Page 71, Probate Office, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. Being all of that certain property conveyed to Stephen O. Wood from Nathalla J. Elmore, MD and Stephen O. Wood, by deed dated 06/13/05 and recorded 06/13/05 as Instrument No. D-2005-2660 of official records. 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. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee Robert J. Wermuth/mgw Stephens Millirons, P.C. P.O. Box 307 Huntsville, Alabama 35804 Attorney for Mortgagee June 24, July 1 & 8, 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 David L. Robertson, unmarried, to Regions Bank, successor by merger to AmSouth Bank, on the 17th day of December, 2003, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, as Document M-2004-0128 and modified in Instrument 3262910 in the aforesaid office. The undersigned Regions Bank, successor by merger to AmSouth Bank, as mortgagee, 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 Court House at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on the 21st day of July, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit: Lots Numbers Twelve (12) and Thirteen (13), plus the West fifty feet of Lots Numbers Sixteen (16) and Seventeen (17 of the Map of Rearrangement of the West Half of Block Four (4), of the Brainard R. Pegram, Trustee Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 191, as shown in Plat Book “D”, Page 201, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses 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 a part of the foreclosure process. REGIONS BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO AMSOUTH BANK Mortgagee W. L. LONGSHORE, III Attorney for Mortgagee LONGSHORE, BUCK & LONGSHORE, P.C. The Longshore Building 2009 Second Avenue North Birmingham, Alabama 35203-3703 Phone: 205-252-7661 June 24, July 1 & 8, 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 October 11, 2007 by Christopher W. Burns, a married man and wife, Shelly Burns, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Federal Bank, and recorded in Instrument # 3281056 on October 11, 2007, 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 18, 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: PARCEL ONE Lots Numbers Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10) and Eleven (11) in Block Number One (1) in Shaddow lawn Addition, as shown on map thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, pages 74 and 75, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. PARCEL TWO Lots Numbers Twelve (12) and Thirteen (13) in Block Number One (1) in Shaddow Lawn Sub-Division, according to the map thereof as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 74, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. This is a purchase money mortgage. The entire proceeds of the loan are being applied to the purchase price of the herein described real property being conveyed simultaneously herewith. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 310 Padenreich Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903. 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. 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. MidFirst Bank, and its successors and assigns Mortgagee or Transferee SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 704-333-8107/ 16-009936 Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee June 24, July 1 & 8, 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 Kathryn M. Isaacs and John Isaacs, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Southeastern Financial, Inc, its successors and assigns, dated 01/15/04, said mortgage being recorded in Instrument M20040279, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, AL said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”). Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), 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 conducting of the sale will be handled by Auction.com. More information concerning their policies and procedures on bidding at the foreclosure sale can be found on their website Auction.com. The certified/bank check should be made payable to or endorsed to RCO Legal, P.C. The sale will take place at 11:00 AM, on 08/01/16 at the Main Entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901 the following real estate, situated in Etowah County, AL, to-wit: Parcel I: To reach the point of beginning,, commence at the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 5, Township 13 South, Range 6 East, Etowah County, Alabama; thence North 01 degrees 27’ West and along the East line of said forty, 661.52 feet to the point of beginning; thence from said point of beginning, run South 88 degrees 18’ 11” West, 20 feet to a three inch pipe; thence deflect right and run North 27 degrees 18’ West, 698.03 feet to an iron pin on the 509 contour line; thence deflect right and follow the 509 contour line for a distance of 575 feet, more or less, to the East line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (Government Lot “B”) of said Section 5; thence deflect right and run South 01 degrees 47’ East, along said East line and the East line of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, 693.3 feet to the point of beginning, and containing 3.05 acres, more or less, and being a portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4), and a portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4) (Government Lot “B”) Section Five (5), Township Thirteen (13) South, Range Six (6) East of the Huntsville Meridian, in Southside, Etowah County, Alabama Parcel II: A non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress over and across a 40 foot right of way or easement known as Timber Lake Road, extending from Beach Hollow Lane, to the Southernmost corner of the above described property. Said property is commonly known as 2450 TIMBER LAKE DR, SOUTHSIDE, AL 35907. 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 Kathryn M. Isaacs or tenant(s). RCO Legal, P.C. 2970 Clairmont Road NE Suite 780 Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 (770) June 24, July 1 & 8, 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 December 7, 2012 by Dane Hyatt, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Federal Bank, and recorded in Instrument Number at 3377929 on December 11, 2012, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as reflected by instrument recorded in Instrument Number, 3392259 of the same Office. 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 18, 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: Lot 40 in Block 2 of the Second Addition to Monte Vista, according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “F”, Page 365, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 301 Lugenia Dr, 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. 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. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and its successors and assigns Mortgagee or Transferee SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 704-333-8107/ 16-009884 Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee June 24, July 1 & 8, 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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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS GLENN L. FORD, appointed Personal Representative(s) on May 27, 2016 Estate of SUE W. FORD, 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 24, July 1 & 8, 2016
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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS WALTER STAPLES, appointed Personal Representative(s) on April 26, 2016 Estate of JEANETTE STAPLES, 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 24, July 1 & 8, 2016
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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS SONYA FOWLKES, appointed Personal Representative(s) on May 16, 2016 Estate of DERRICK E. FOWLKES, 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 24, July 1 & 8, 2016
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RESOLUTION NO. R-241-16 Ordering Abatement of Nuisance Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at 919 HOLLY STREET in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: Lot Number Seven (7) in Block Number seven (7) of Woodlawn Addition to Gadsden, Alabama, as recorded in Plat Book “A”, page 15, in the Probate Office, 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 Billy Terrence Warren and Virginia D. Warren, 591 Karey Drive, Birmingham, and Regions Mortgage, Inc. s/b/m First Commercial Mortgage Company; 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 14, 2016. Iva Nelson, City Clerk June 24, 2016
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RESOLUTION NO. R-242-16 Ordering Abatement of Nuisance Whereas, the Building Official has determined that the property or condition located at 213 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE in District 4 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: Tax ID#: 15-08-28-0-001-153.000 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 Lemuel & Sandra Beck, P.O. Box 488, Sandra Beck, 125 Deer Lake Circle, Ormond Beach, and Tim Robertson, 213 Country Club Drive; 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 Code Ordinances. Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on June 14, 2016. Iva Nelson, City Clerk June 24, 2016
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RESOLUTION NO. R-243-16 Ordering Abatement of Nuisance Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at 1501 HARRISON AVENUE in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: Lots Numbers Nineteen (19) and Twenty (20) in Block Number Twenty-six (26), in the Gadsden Realty Company’s South Gadsden Addition, according to the map thereof as recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Book of Town Plats “B”, Pages 314-315, 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 Estate of Roy D. Wood, Heirs of Roy D. Wood are: Glenda Wood Dabbs, daughter, 2822 County Road 386, Boaz, Royce Robert Wood, son, 855 Gray Road, and Ray Keith Wood, son, incarcerated at the Etowah County Jail; 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 14, 2016. Iva Nelson, City Clerk June 24, 2016
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RESOLUTION NO. R-244-16 Ordering Abatement of Nuisance Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at 904 LEXINGTON AVENUE in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: Lots Numbered One (1), Two (2), and Three (3) in Barron Heights Addition to the City of Alabama City, Alabama as shown by Plat which is recorded in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, in the Plat Book “B”, Page 49. 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 Talmadge R. Shaneyfelt, Sr., 913 Lexington 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 14, 2016. Iva Nelson, City Clerk June 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 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 24th 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. 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 24th 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 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 3, 2010. 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 24th 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, ALABAMA CASE NO.: A-1044 IN THE MATTER OF: THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD BORN TO RACHEL ELIZABETH STARGELL SMITH, WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED. 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 10th day of June, 2016, alleging that 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 August 14, 2015. 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, AL 35901. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate Rodney L. Ward 827 Chestnut Street Gadsden, AL 35901 June 24, July 1, 8 & 15, 2016
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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: A-1034 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF ELIZABETH SITTEN Take notice that a Petition of adoption has been filed in the Probate Court by Elizabeth Sitten and that a hearing is set for the 25th day of August, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., alleging that the identity of the natural father 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 12/8/10. 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 Jack Floyd, Attorney, 808 Chestnut St., Gadsden, AL 35901, 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 June 24, July 1, 8 & 15, 2016
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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION 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 Aimee Leanne Owens Garmany, a natural mother, set to be heard on August 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., was filed on the 24th day of March, 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 to that of putative father. Minor child’s birth date is September 14, 2006. 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 Krystal Padula, 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 Krystal G. Padula, Esquire P. O. Box 8424 Gadsden, AL 35902 June 24, July 1, 8 & 15, 2016
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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NUMBER S-9032 IN THE MATTER OF DOROTHY FAYE DUKE, DECEASED. TO: Jacqulyn Carlene Martin, whereabouts unknown; Richard K. Duke, whereabouts unknown Please take notice that a certain paper in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Dorothy Faye Duke, was filed in my office by Kenneth O. Duke, II, and the 27th day of July, 2016 at 10:30 o’clock a.m. was appointed a date and time for hearing thereof, at which time you may appear and contest the same, if you see proper. Given under my hand and seal this the 6th day of June, 2016. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate June 24, July 1 & 8, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE: Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) are proposing to build a 260‐foot Self-Support Telecommunications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The site location is Appalachian Highway, Gadsden, Etowah County, AL 35901 (34° 1’ 53.74” North and 85° 52’ 13.9” West). Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: C.Belcher, Terracon, 2105 Newpoint Place, Suite 600, Lawrenceville, GA 30043; 770-623-0755; Chip.Belcher@terracon.com. June 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 3rd 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 10th 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 2nd day of June, 2016 at Gadsden, Alabama. Bobby M. Junkins Judge of Probate June 10, 17 & 24, 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 27th 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 v. 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 1st 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 3rd 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 18th 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 13th 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 10th 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 June 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 abandoned vehicles on August 8, 2016 for charges due. 1988 Ford Thunderbird VIN # 1FABP62 F3JH157510 2002 Dodge Dakota VIN# 1BHG48N 12S555729 2004 Ford LGT Convt VIN# 2FTRX17 W54CA30175 2002 Honda Accord VIN# 1HGCG22512A 009902 2001 Chev Impala VIN# 2G1WH55K6 19119536 ER Towing & Recovery 827 Jones St. Gadsden, AL 35901 June 24 & July 1, 2016
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NOTICE OF VEHICLE
POSSESSION Pursuant to provisions of AL Abandoned Vehicle Act. Sec. 32-13-1 Code of AL, 1975, notice given to owners/lienholders/other parties of described. Vehicle: ’03 Chevrolet T-blazer, VIN: 1GNDS13S 53231552 taken in to possession will be sold at public outcry to highest bidder for cash to S. Hallmark at 1416 Pratt Highway, B’ham, AL 35214 on Saturday June 11 at 10am. Owner/lienholder may contest sale by filing in 10 days before dos and app for hearing with Circuit Court of Jeff Co., AL. Seller has right to reject any/all bids. Call before arrival. June 24 & July 1, 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. 3rd 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
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