Legal notices for the week of September 2 – September 9, 2016

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Lot Eighteen (18) in Block Six (6) of R. B. Kyle Property lying South of Carline, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The sale will be subject to the rights of redemption by those parties entitled to redeem under the laws of the State of Alabama.

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

BY:__/s/Dana L. Rice

Dana L. Rice, Its Attorney

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

P. O. Box 129

Gadsden, Alabama 35902

(256) 543-3664

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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

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

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

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

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC

Transferee

Jauregui & Lindsey, LLC

244 Inverness Center Dr

Ste 200

Birmingham, AL 35242

205-988-8888

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain real estate mortgage executed by ROBERT SIMONS, an unmarried man and JOSHUA ROBERTS, an unmarried man to Buddy W. Patterson, dated March 6, 2014, and recorded in Doc.: 3398987 INA THE Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama, and the mortgagee, by reason of such default having declared all the indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and said default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting upon the powers of sale contained in said mortgage, the mortgage will sell at public outcry, for cash, to the highest and best bidder in front of the Courthouse door of the Etowah County Courthouse, during the legal hours of sale on the 9^th day of September, 2016, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Said parcel containing 0.39 acres, more or less; being situated in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 21, Township 12 South, Range 5 East; and being all of Lot 29 and a portion of Lot 28 of Block 1 of Woodland Homes Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book “F”, Page 07, Etowah County, Alabama.

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions reflected in the records of the Probate Court. The property will be sold without warrant, or recourse, express or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment, and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The mortgage reserves the right to bid for and purchase the property and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the property.

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

David C. Livingston

Attorney for Mortgagee

P. O. Box 1621

Gadsden, AL 35902

256-546-9300

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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

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

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

SASSER, SEFTON & BROWN, P.C.

Bowdy J. Brown, Esq.

445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 8050

Montgomery, Alabama 36104

Our File No.: 49696-1727

ATTORNEYS FOR ASSIGNEE

ALABAMA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY

ASSIGNEE

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Sandra L. Smiley, a single woman, to Joseph E. Gamberi, Jr., dated August 25, 2015, and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3422638; the undersigned mortgage owner, Joseph E. Gamberi, Jr., has elected to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable as provided in the terms of said mortgage, and acting under and by virtue of the power and authority given by said mortgage, will on the 20th day of September, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the courthouse door, City of GADSDEN, ETOWAH County, Alabama, the following described real estate situated in ETOWAH County, Alabama, to-wit:

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

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

Joseph E. Gamberi, Jr.

Mortgage Owner

COPELAND LAW FIRM, LLP

Attorneys for owner

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee/Transferee

Rebecca Redmond

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL 35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

394777

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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

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

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

This 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.

GMFS LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee

Rebecca Redmond

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL 35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

395822

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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

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

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

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

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

Holder of said Mortgage

Goodman G. Ledyard

PIERCE LEDYARD, P.C.

Attorneys for Mortgagee

Post Office Box 161389

Mobile, Alabama 36616

(251) 338-1300

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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

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

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

JONES AND MILWEE, LLC

ATTORNEY AND AUCTIONEER

P. O. BOX 940

GUNTERSVILLE, AL 35976

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Eva Durham, a single person, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., on the 18th day of January, 2008, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3287608; 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 October 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:

Commence at an existing 2 inch pipe at the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter in Section 21, Township Eleven South, Range 6 East of Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama and run due East, along the North line thereof, 300.00 feet to a point; thence run South 02 degrees 08 minutes 14 seconds East; parallel to the West line of said forty, 299.91 feet to the point of beginning; thence continue South 02 degrees 08 minutes 14 seconds East, parallel to the West line of said forty, 202.89 feet to a point; thence run North 63 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds East, 34.73 feet to a point in the West right of way line of Smith Drive (60 feet R/W); thence run South 02 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds East; along the West line of said right of way 35.78 feet to a point; thence run South 83 degrees 26 minutes 50 seconds West, leaving said right of way, 35.78 feet to a point; thence run South 48 degrees 12 minutes 06 seconds West, 108.24 feet to a point; thence run South 05 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds West, 103.00 feet, to a point on the Northeast right of way line of Smith Drive (50 feet R/W); thence run North 85 degrees 13 minutes 08 seconds West along said right of way, 200.54 feet to a point in the West line of said forty; thence run North 02 degrees 08 minutes 14 seconds West, leaving said right of way and along the West line of said forty, 385.76 feet to the Southwest corner of the lands described in Deed Book 1318, Page 229, Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama; thence run South 89 degrees 54 minutes 27 seconds East, leaving said West forty line and along the South line of said 1318/229, 300.02 feet to the point of beginning. Said property being a portion if the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter in Section 21, Township 11 South, Range 6 East, Etowah County, Alabama.

Also: Commence at an existing 2 inch pipe at the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter in Section 21, Township 11 South, Range 6 East of Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama and run due East along the North line thereof, 300.00 feet to a point; thence run South 02 degrees 08 minutes 14 seconds East, leaving said North line and parallel to the West line of said forty, 299.91 feet to the point of beginning; thence continue South 02 degrees 08 minutes 14 seconds East, parallel to the West line of said forty, 202.89 feet to a point; thence run North 63 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds East, 34.73 feet to the point in the West right of way line of Smith Drive (60 feet R/W); thence run North 02 degrees 03 minutes 56 seconds West, along the West line of said right of way, 187.24 feet to a point; thence run North 89 degrees 54 minutes 27 seconds West, leaving said right of way, 31.86 feet to the point of beginning. Said property being a portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter in Section 21, Township 11 South, Range 6 East, Etowah County, Alabama.

Property street address for informational purposes: 135 Smith Drive, 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 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

396614

Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Arey A. Yates, a single man, to Johnny Paul Baker and Evangeline C. Baker dated August 19, 2013, and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument #3390299; the undersigned mortgage owner, Johnny Paul Baker and Evangeline C. Baker, 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 4th day of October, 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:

PARCEL I: The Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section Sixteen (16), Township Eleven (11) South, Range Five (5) East of the Huntsville Meridian, said land lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.

PARCEL II: All of our right, title and interest in and to: For a point of beginning commence at the Southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4), Section 16, Township 11 South, Range 5 East; thence run Westerly along the South boundary line a distance of 758.75 feet to a point; thence deflect right 138° 29’ 23” and run Northeasterly a distance of 60.88 feet to a point; thence deflect right 29° 02’ and run Northeasterly a distance of 117.14 feet to a point; thence deflect left 10° 14’ 30” and run Northeasterly a distance of 230.64 feet to a point; thence deflect left 06° 39’ 54” and run Northeasterly a distance of 83.04 feet to a point; thence deflect left 45° 27” and run Northeasterly a distance of 119.32 feet to a point; thence deflect right 120° 37’ 30” and run Southeasterly a distance of 404.55 feet to a point; thence deflect right 43° 09’ and run Southerly a distance of 20.66 feet to the point of beginning, said tract embracing a portion of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4), Section 16, Township 11 South, Range 5 East of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama. Also a 20 ft. ingress and egress easement as follows: For a point of beginning commence at the Southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4), Section 16, Township 11 South, Range 5 East; thence run North along the East Boundary line a distance of 528.00 feet to a point; thence deflect left 43° 09’ and leaving said East boundary line run Northwesterly a distance of 223.00 feet to the point of beginning of 20 feet ingress and egress easement lying Northwesterly of the Parr Estate boundary line; thence continue Northwesterly along the East boundary of the Parr Estate a distance of 1350.54 feet to a point in the centerline of Little Sand Valley Road; thence run Southwesterly along center line of Little Sand Valley Road a distance of 20 feet to a point; thence leaving said centerline run Southeasterly parallel with the Northeasterly boundary line of Parr Estate a distance of 1350.54 feet to a point; thence run Easterly a distance of 20 feet to the point of beginning, said tract embracing a portion of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) and the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SWl/4), Section 16, Township 11 South, Range 5 East, lying East of the Huntsville Meridian, Attalla, Etowah County, Alabama. Said 20 ft. ingress and egress easement is for the purpose of entry from the East boundary line and the centerline of Little Sand Valley Road of the Parr Estate to Jimmy Parr residence.

PARCEL III: A 25 ft. easement and right of way for ingress and egress to the above described property, being the easement set forth in the deed from Rocco J. Leo, as trustee of the bankruptcy estate of Jimmy Parr, to First South Farm Credit, ACA, dated November 16, 2009 and recorded as Instrument No. 3323745 in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.

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

Johnny Paul Baker and Evangeline C. Baker

Mortgage Owner

COPELAND LAW FIRM, LLP

Attorneys for owner

Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Rosie Kate Sims A Single Woman to Mortgage Lenders Network USA, Inc. DBA Lenders Network dated September 2, 2000; said mortgage being recorded in Book 2000, Page 256 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Sovereign Bank by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2001, Page 240 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, Santander Bank, N.A. f/k/a Sovereign Bank, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 6th day of October, 2016 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot 14, Block N, according to the plat of Oakleigh Estates as the same appears of record in the office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Platbook G, at page 55.

Said property is commonly known as 207 Springdale Road, Gadsden, AL 35901.

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

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

SANTANDER BANK, N.A. F/K/A SOVEREIGN BANK

as holder of said mortgage

McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC

Two North Twentieth

2 20th Street North, Suite 1310

Birmingham, AL 35203

(800) 275-7171

FT21@mccallaraymer.com

File No. 940916

www.foreclosurehotline.net

THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

LAURA JANE ROBERTS MCKENZIE appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 12, 2016 Estate of JIMMY DON ROBERTS, 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

Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

SCOTT HEAXT appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 25, 2016 Estate of JOSEPH BENNY HELMS, 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

Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

NORMA GRIFFIN RUSSELL & CHARLOTTE WRIGHT appointed Personal Representative (s) on July 22, 2016 Estate of NORMAN W. GRIFFIN, 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

Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

RALPH FRANKLIN LEMONS, JR. appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 11, 2016 Estate of LISA MARIE LEMONS, 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

Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

BETTY C. JENKINS appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 11, 2016 Estate of SAMMY DALE HAYES, 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

Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

HERMAN MOSTELLO appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 12, 2016 Estate of CHRISTOPHER JEREZ MOSTELLO, 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

Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

MICHELLE MEEKS appointed Personal Representative (s) on June 15, 2016 Estate of LINDA MATTHEWS, 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

Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

NORMA GRIFFIN RUSSELL & CHARLOTTE WRIGHT appointed Personal Representative (s) on July 22, 2016 Estate of RUBYE LEE GRIFFIN, 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

Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

SHARON ARLEDGE SARRATT AND GLENDA ARLEDGE SARRATT appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 16, 2016 Estate of MILDRED PERRY ARLEDGE, 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

Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

TAMMY NOWLAND appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 12, 2016 Estate of SAMMY JOE HAYES, 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

Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

SANDRA M. SANDERS appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 17, 2016 Estate of SCOTT M. RUSSELL, 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

Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

SHARON ARLEDGE SARRATT AND GLENDA ARLEDGE SARRATT appointed Personal Representative (s) on August 16, 2016 Estate of OTTIS FRANK ARLEDGE, 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

Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2016

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PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, AL

CASE NO. A-1072

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

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

WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED

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

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

DONE this 24^th day of August, 2016.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Robert M. Echols, Jr.

4 Office Park Circle, Suite 116

Birmingham, AL 35223

Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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PUBLICATION NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF DURELL LAMONT COLLINS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN FATHER, ADDRESS UNKNOWN

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

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

G. Davis Varner, Jr.

P. O. Box 767

Gadsden, AL 35902

256-547-4988

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Aug 19, 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICE

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

Aug 19, 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2016

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NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL ACTION NO. CV-2015-175-WBO

ETOWAH COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION,

PLAINTIFF,

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

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

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

DEFENDANTS.

NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION TO TRANSFER TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Todd L. Frederick

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

Attorneys for Plaintiff

P.O. Box 129

Gadsden, AL 35902

Aug 12, 19, 26 & Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

Case No: S-8983

IN RE THE ESTATE OF BARBARA CRANE, DECEASED

TO: VALERIE JONES, daughter, whereabouts unknown

THOMAS V. CRANE has filed in this court a Petition to Revoke Letters of Administration and Issue Letters Testamentary on the Estate of BARBARA CRANE, Deceased, and prays for Letters Testamentary to be granted on said estate.

You are hereby further notified to appear on or before the 18^th day of October, 2016, at 10:0 a.m., when said petition will be heard and to contest said Probating should you see fit.

Dated this the 30^th day of August, 2016.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2016

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NOTICE OF ESTATE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JOHN JOSEPH MONTANARI, DECEASED

A Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of JOHN JOSEPH MONTANARI, Deceased, having been submitted to the Honorable Bobby Junkins, Judge of Probate, by Petitioner, JOHN CHRISTOPHER, on the 19^th day of August, 2016; Notice is hereby given that all persons contesting said Petition shall file response thereto with the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, within 30 days of the date of this publication.

Sept 2, 2016

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

NOTICE OF PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS

You will please take notice that a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights of Nicole Sanchez, natural mother, and any unknown biological father was filed by the Department of Human Resources in the District Court of Etowah County.

Nicole Sanchez, the natural mother, and any unknown biological father, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Petitioner’s Petition to Terminate Parental Rights within 14 days of the last date of this publication notice or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against her or him in Case No. JU-13-23.02, in the District Court of Etowah County. The minor child’s date of birth is March 9, 2002.

Will Clay

District Judge

Sept 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2016

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PUBLICATION NOTICE

VALERIANO TOMAS ALONZO, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Complaint for Divorce of Eulalia Pedro Pascual, by seeking relief by October 22, 2016, or thereafter a judgment of default may be rendered against him in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama. Attorney for Plaintiff Shannon L. Millican, 255 S. 8th St. Gadsden, Al 35901, 256-543-7610.

Sept 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2016

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicles on September 30, 2016 for charges due.

2013 Hyun Sonata VIN# 5NPEC4AB1 DH757972

1997 Toyota Tercel VIN# JT2AC52 L5V0238894

1990 Ford F150 VIN# 1FTEF14N4 LNA69796

1999 Mits Galant VIN# 4A3AA56L 2XE147771

ER Towing & Recovery

827 Jones Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

Aug 26 & Sept 2, 2016