Legals for 09/22/2023 – 09/28/2023

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated January 4, 2022, executed by John Hartley and Randi Hartley, a married couple, joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC, which mortgage was recorded on January 10, 2022, in Instrument Number 3533599, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama and which mortgage was duly transferred and assigned to Rocket Mortgage, LLC, f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC, 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 October 11, 2023, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lots Number Three (3), Four (4), and Five (5) in Unit One (1) of the Leota Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “G”, Page 301 and as amended in Plat Book “H”, Page 26, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

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

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

The successful bidder must tender full funds at the conclusion of the sale in the form of a certified check made payable or endorsed to Padgett Law Group. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded. Padgett Law Group reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Transferee

Robert J. Wermuth/jmm

Padgett Law Group

4245 Balmoral Drive SW, Suite 101

Huntsville, AL 35801

Attorney for Mortgagee

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the mortgage given by Sophia Ragland, as Mortgagor, to Red Bull, LLC, as Mortgagee, dated May 5, 2015, and recorded as Instrument Number 3417320, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and the Mortgagee, by reason of such default, having declared the entire remaining indebtedness secured by said mortgage to be immediately due and payable and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given that acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the Mortgagee will sell, at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the courthouse door in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 28th day of September, 2023, the following described property to-wit:

A tract of land described as beginning at a point in the easterly line of South Fifth Street, which point is 100 feet northerly, measured along the easterly line of South Fifth Street, from the NW corner of Lot 4 in Block “A” of Stringer Realty Company’s Re-arrangement of a portion of Edenwood Addition, according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, page 257, Probate Office, Etowah County, said  point also being the NW corner of that certain tract of land conveyed by Stringer Realty Company, a corporation, to Clifton T. Holdridge and Theresa B. Holdridge by deed dated April 8, 1954 and recorded in Book 575, page 245, said Probate Office, and from thence run in an easterly or southeasterly direction and along the northerly line of said Holdridge tract and said line produced to a point in the easterly line of Lot 4 in Block “A” of said Stringer Realty Company’s Rearrangement produced in a continuous straight line in a northerly or northeasterly direction; thence in a northerly or northeasterly direction along the production of the easterly line of Lot 4 a distance of 54 feet; thence in a northwesterly direction in a direct line to a point in the easterly line of South Fifth Street, which point is 75 feet Northerly, measured along the Easterly line of South Fifth Street from the point of beginning; thence in a southerly direction along the easterly line of South Fifth Street a distance of 75 feet to the point of beginning. Said description embracing a portion of the “Private Park” in Block “A” of Stringer Realty Company’s Re-arrangement of a portion of Edenwood Addition, according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 257, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County.

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of said mortgage.

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

This the 6th  day of September, 2023.

Red Bull, LLC, Mortgagee

/s/ James C. Inzer, III

Inzer, Haney, McWhorter, Haney & Skelton, LLC

Attorney for Mortgagee

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kevin Johnson, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys-tems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for First Federal Bank, a FSB, its successors and assigns, on August 28, 2020, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, on August 31, 2020, as Document Number 3507585. Freedom Mort-gage Corporation, the current holder, 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 November 29, 2023, during the le-gal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Sixteen (16) of Lee Estates Addition One (1), according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “I”, Pages 22-23 in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.

More commonly known as: 314 Mountain Lake Cir, Rainbow City, AL 35906

This Property will be sold on as “as is, where is” basis, 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 prop-erty 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. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the ex-pense of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender certified funds by noon the next busi-ness day to Law Office of Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.  Certified funds must be in the form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, or bank official check payable to Halli-day, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Halliday, Watkins & Mann, 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. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the Mortgagee/Transferee shall not be liable to the purchase for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid amount, if paid. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit is purchase price against the expenses of sale and in-debtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Freedom Mortgage Corporation (“Transferee”)

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.

244 Inverness Center Drive

Birmingham, AL 35242

Phone: (801) 355-2886

September 15, 22, and 29, 2023

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mort-gage executed by Don F Bradford And Phyllis M Bradford Husband And Wife to Mortgage Elec-tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for RBC Mortgage Company, its successors and assigns dated November 4, 2003; said mortgage being recorded on November 10, 2003, as Instrument No. M-2003-5820 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to PNC Bank, National Association in Instrument 3394011 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, AL-ABAMA.

The undersigned, PNC Bank, National Association under and by virtue of the power of sale con-tained 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 (be-tween 11am and 4pm), on the 15th day of September, 2023 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

A parcel of land described as beginning at a point which is the Northernmost corner of Lot Number 30; thence from said point of beginning, run South 35 degrees 44 minutes West along the Northwest line thereof and the Northwest line of Lot Number 29 a distance of 181.10 feet to a point; thence run South 54 degrees 16 minutes East a distance of 256.0 feet to a point; thence run North 35 degrees 44 minutes East a distance of 13.50 feet to a point; thence run South 54 degrees 16 minutes East a distance of 94.0 feet to a point in the Southeast line of said Lot Number 29; thence run North 35 degrees 44 minutes East along said Southeast line and the Southeast line of aforesaid Lot Number 30 a distance of 167.60 feet to the Eastern-most corner thereof; thence run North 54 degrees 16 minutes West along the Northeast line of said Lot Number 30 a distance of 350.0 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel of land em-bracing all of Lot Number 30 and portions of Lot Number 29, in Block Number 1 of Mountain Brow Estates, as recorded in Plat Book ’F’, page 205, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Said property is commonly known as 1507 Bellevue Drive, Gadsden, AL 35904.

Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description the legal de-scription will control.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all out-standing liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special as-sessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned.  The successful bidder must present certified funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale.

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

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage.

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

as holder of said mortgage

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Two North Twentieth

2 20th Street North, Suite 1000

Birmingham, AL 35203

(205) 216-4238

FT21@mccalla.com

File No. 22-03755AL

www.foreclosurehotline.net

The Messenger

08/18/2023,08/25/2023,09/01/2023,09/22/2023

AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been post-poned until October 11, 2023, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.

September 22, 2023

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE   

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mort-gage executed by Ashley Roberts and Kelci L Brown to Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys-tems, Inc., as nominee for Movement Mortgage, LLC, dated June 1, 2022 said mortgage rec-orded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3541318 .  Said mortgage was subsequently sold, assigned and transferred to Movement Mortgage, LLC.  Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the un-dersigned, Movement Mortgage, LLC, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Etowah County, Alabama on November 8, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following describe real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:   LOT NUMBER THIRTEEN (13), IN BLOCK SIX (6), RAINBOW PARK, PLAT BOOK “C”, PAGES 18 AND 19, LYING AND BEING IN RAINBOW CITY, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.    Property Street Address for Informational Purposes: 314 Mdw St Rainbow City AL 35906    Said property will be sold “AS IS”.  NO REPRE-SENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY. Said property is subject to any title deficiencies including but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes – including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable, federal tax liens any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Mortgage first set out above.  Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The highest bidder must ten-der the total amount of the winning bid in certified funds at the time and place of sale. Ala-bama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the proper-ty 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 the rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.   This sale will be made for the purpose of pay-ing the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.   **This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.**   Movement Mortgage, LLC, Mortgagee or Transferee     Jonathan Smothers, Esq  ALAW  One Independence Plaza, Suite 416   Birmingham, AL 35209  Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee  23-009171     A-4796216

September 22, 29, and October 6, 2023

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POSTPONEMENT OF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mort-gage executed by  Joshua A. Cannon, single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for The  Federal Savings Bank, its successors and assigns, on April 5, 2019, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the  Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, on April 5, 2019, as Document Number 3482082; WHEREAS, the  aforesaid deed of trust was subsequently modified on June 28, 2021, and said modification being record-ed on  September 24, 2021 at Instrument No. 3528219. Freedom Mortgage Corporation, the current holder, under and by  virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front  of the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse, in Gadsden, Alabama, on June 21, 2023, during the legal  hours of sale, the follow-ing described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

A parcel of real property described as follows: commencing at the SW corner of the South ½ of the  NW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 23, Township 11 South, Range 4 East, Etowah County, Ala-bama;  thence East 1023.63 feet to the point of beginning for the property herein described; thence  N18°16’21”W 210.00 feet to an iron pin set; thence N89°56’16”E 209.80 feet to an iron pin set on  the west margin of Alabama Highway #179; thence along said west margin S18°16’17”E 272.30  feet to an iron pin found, thence leaving said west margin N89°59’49”W 209.87 feet to an iron pin  found, thence N18°16’21”W 62.05 feet to the point of beginning, ac-cording to the survey of Lynn  Lavell Taylor, Ala. Reg. No. 9801, dated April 24, 1992, Order No. 92-296. (A: 10799/12).

This Property will be sold on as “as is, where is” basis, 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 prop-erty 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. This sale is made  for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the ex-pense of foreclosure. The  successful bidder must tender certified funds by noon the next busi-ness day to Law Office of Halliday, Watkins &  Mann, P.C.. Certified funds must be in the form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, or bank  official check payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.. Halliday, Watkins & Mann, 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. If sale is voided,  Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful pur-chaser and the Mortgagee/Transferee shall not  be liable to the purchase for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only

entitled to a return of the deposit and bid amount, if paid. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and  purchase the real estate and to credit is purchase price against the ex-penses of sale and indebtedness secured by the  real estate. This sale is subject to postpone-ment or cancellation. 

THIS FORECLOSURE SALE HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO November 8, 2023 AT THE TIME AND PLACE  SET FORTH ABOVE. 

Freedom Mortgage Corporation (“Transferee”) 

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.

244 Inverness Center Drive

Birmingham, AL 35242

Phone: (801) 355-2886

September 22, 2023

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FORECLOSURE NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ETOWAH. Default having been made on the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Forough Kamrani,  as mortgagee, and Justin Kyle Phillips and Stephanie Whitaker Phillips, as mortgagors, its assigns and assessors, dated April 8, 2019; said mortgage being recorded on April 8, 2019, in Instrument Number 3482140 Page 4, in the Office of the Judge of probate of Etowah County;, The undersigned, Mojtaba Navid Niakossary, 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  20th day of October, 2023, the following property, 523 Scenic Drive Gadsden, Alabama 35904 situated in Etowah County, to-wit:

Commence at an existing 3/4” pipe at the Northeast Corner of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 Section 1, Township 12 South, Range 5 East of the Huntsville Meridian. Etowah County, Alabama, and run South 78 degrees 49’51” West, 166.64 feet to the point of beginning of the property described herein; thence run North 59 degrees 45’32” West, 146.49 feet to a point; thence run South 78 degrees 22’20” West, 258.76 feet to a point; thence run South 06 degrees 57’59” East, 80.91 feet to a point on the Northeasterly R/W of Scenic Drive (60’ R/W); thence run the following chord bearings and distances along said R/W, South 68 degrees 36’22” East 50.78 feet; South 62 degrees 21’39” East, 56.25 feet; South 48 degrees 58’09” East 72.57 feet and South 36 degrees 29’31” East, 41.08 feet to a point; thence run North 42 degrees 18’36” East, leaving said R/W,187.86 feet to a point; thence run North 56 degrees 15’58” East, 81.12 feet to the point of beginning. Said property being a portion of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 1, Township 12 South, and the SW 1/4, Section 36, Township 11 South, Range 5 East, Etowah County, Alabama and contains 1.18 acres, more or less.

There is a 20.00 feet water line easement to the above described property, the centerline being more particularly described as follows: Commence at an existing 3/4” pipe at the Northeast corner of the NW 1/4 of the N/W 1/4, Section 1, Township 12 South, Range 5 East of Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama, and run South 78 degrees 49’51” West, 166.64 feet to a point; thence run North 59 degrees 45’ 32” West, 33.26 feet to the point of beginning of said centerline; thence run the following chord bearing and distances along said centerline, North 51 degrees 53’39” East, 91.75 feet; South 85 degrees 25’01” East, 166.87 feet; North 10 degrees 53’14” West, 247.55 feet; North 00 degrees 47’09” West, 35.42 feet; North 17 degrees 10’52” East, 30.21 feet; North 05 degrees 45’08” East, 34.33 feet; North 03 degrees 34’21” West, 106.98 feet; North 13 degrees 51’34” East, 101.07 feet; North 05 degrees 59’38” West.,118.37 feet; North 11 degrees 38’45” West, 103.19 feet; North 04 degrees 18’19” East, 64.52 feet; North 21 degrees 50’03” East, 186.08 feet; North 18 degrees 41’03” East, 186.08 feet and North 37 degrees 38’46” East, 85.25 feet to the Southwest R/W of Robinwood Road (60’ R/W) and the end of said easement. B-15657;tm)

Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, Federal Tax liens and/or special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage first set out above.  Said property will be sold on an “as-is, where-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use or enjoyment, against the above-named or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present certified funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in the property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help the persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the state of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage, the undersigned, Justin Kyle Phillips and Stephanie Whitaker Phillips, as holder of said mortgage (3) postponement or cancellation.

Mojtaba “Navid” Niakossary, Attorney at Law,

431 Gunter Avenue

Guntersville, Alabama 35976

(256)-302-0335

September 22, 29, and October 6, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

George R. Spence was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/01/2023 to the Estate of Carol Sue Williams, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Bobby T. Mullinax was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/31/2023 to the Estate of Mary Ann Mullinax, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Ann Lovell was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/27/2023 over the Estate of Randell Lovell, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Laura Lee Walters Tolbert was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/27/2023 to the Estate of Betty Don Jenkins Walters, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Kim Williams and Karen Phillips was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/25/2023 Estate of Harold Thomas Wiley, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Mary Elizabeth “Dot” Trammell was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/24/2023 to the Estate of Jesse Wootson Day, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Jamie Daniel was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/19/2023 over the Estate of Jackie Lamar Battles, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Ricky Gene Price was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/19/2023 to the Estate of Clara Chapman McGowan, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Terry L. Wooten was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/13/2023 over the Estate of Michael Garry Wooten, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Terry L. Wooten was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/13/2023 over the Estate of Fred Ray Wooten, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Nancy Norton Harbison was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/12/2023 to the Estate of Vivian Gayle Chambers, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Gregory McDonald was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/29/2023 to the Estate of Elbert McDonald, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Jerry Wimpee, Jr. was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/01/2023 to the Estate of Brenda R. Wimpee A/K/A Brenda Joyce Wimpee, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Rose Mary East was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/15/2023 to the Estate of Theodore Roosevelt East, Jr., deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Jeffrey Todd Smith was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/24/2023 over the Estate of Elizabeth Smith, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Theresa Jean Gilley Smith was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/07/2023 to the Estate of Lawrence R. Dooley, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 15, 22, and 29, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Glenna Marie Pollard was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/02/2023 over the Estate of Jeffrey Scott Pollard, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 15, 22, and 29, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Luis Rey Mcalpin was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/07/2023 to the Estate of Adell Mcalpin, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 15, 22, and 29, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

John L. Jacobs, III was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/07/2023 to the Estate of John L. Jacobs, Sr., deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 15, 22, and 29, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Mindy K. Boyd was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/16/2023 over the Estate of Deborah Sue Boyd, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 15, 22, and 29, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Connie White was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/01/2023 over the Estate of Janusz White, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 15, 22, and 29, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Gilda Rose Shirley A/K/A Gilda R. McEleney was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/08/2023 to the Estate of Betty Jean Rose Shirley, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 15, 22, and 29, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Andrew David Bailey was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/29/2023 to the Estate of Robert Wayne Ray, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 22, 29, and October 6, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Tonya Mass was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/24/2023 to the Estate of Cheryl Jean Helms, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 22, 29, and October 6, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Jacob Millican was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/31/2022 to the Estate of Vicki Lynn Chilton, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 22, 29, and October 6, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Scott Clayton was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/18/2023 to the Estate of Sue Clayton, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 22, 29, and October 6, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Ronald Davis was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/28/2023 over the Estate of Cora Anita Davis, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 22, 29, and October 6, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Eva Logan Estes was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/02/2023 over the Estate of Barbara C. Logan-Foye, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 22, 29, and October 6, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Mattie Lou Douglas was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/21/2023 to the Estate of Diana Elorise Marsh, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 22, 29, and October 6, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Donovan Wilson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/31/2023 over the Estate of Angela Regina Pinson, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 22, 29, and October 6, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Gregory Scott Light was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/12/2023 to the Estate of Gerald Light, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 22, 29, and October 6, 2023

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FILE CLAIMS

Teresa Constance Gray Johnson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/18/2023 to the Estate of Constance Joy Spurgeon Gray, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 22, 29, and October 6, 2023

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NOTICE OF ESTATE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

Estate of William Edgar Browning, Deceased.

Etowah County Probate Case No.: 2023-0267.

To: Michael Greco, whereabouts unknown

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that DOUGLAS BROWNING has filed in this Court a Petition for Probate of Will & Letters Testamentary in the above-styled matter, and October 10, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. is the date/time set for a hearing on said Petition.

Scott W. Hassell

JUDGE OF PROBATE

September 22, 29, and October 6, 2023

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NOTICE OF ESTATE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KERMIT ALLAN DAVIS, DECEASED.

CASE NO.:

2023-00315

A Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of KERMIT ALLAN DAVIS, Deceased, having been submitted to the Honorable Scott W. Hassell, Judge of Probate, by Petitioners, Karen Monday and Kristi Farley Guined, on the 18th day of July 2023. Notice is hereby given that all persons contesting said Petition shall file a response thereto with the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, within thirty (30) days of this date of publication.

Done this 14th day of September, 2023.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

September 22, 2023

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF: ANNIE JACKSON, ALLEGED INCAPACITATED,

Case #: 2023-00295

TO: Melissa Perry and any unknown family

Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP of the above referenced individual alleged to be incapacitated was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 10 day of OCTOBER 2023 at 3:00 p.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.

DONE THIS THE 6TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2023.

Scott Hassell

PROBATE JUDGE

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF:  IMOGENE S. JOHNSON, ALLEGED INCAPACITATED,

Case #: 2023-00397

TO: Emily Ammenhauser and/or any unknown family

Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP of the above referenced individual alleged to be incapacitated was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 30 day of OCTOBER 2023 at 2:30 pm. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.

DONE THIS THE 13TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2023

Scott Hassell

PROBATE JUDGE

September 15, 22, and 29, 2023

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PUBLICATION NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION

NOTICE TO: LOGAN ALEXANDER RHODES AND/OR UNKNOWN AND/OR UNDISCLOSED FA-THER

ADDRESS: UNKNOWN

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a child born to Hannah Gail Alexander, (Natural Mother), was filed on the 29th day of August, 2023, alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is Logan Alexander Rhodes and/or 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 01/08/2020.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written re-sponse within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein, with counsel for the petitioners, 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.

Attorney for the Petitioner:

Allyson Leigh Fuller

P.O. Box 1051

Gadsden, AL. 35902

This the 20 day of September 2023.

Scott W. Hassell

Probate Judge

September 22, 29, October 6 and 13, 2023

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PUBLICATION NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Lana Lutes Nelson, Decedent.

CASE NO: S-11165

TO: Bridgett Nelson

Address Unknown

You are hereby notified that Brandon Nelson, has filed in this Court a Petition to Probate the Will of Lana Lutes Nelson, deceased, and that the 30th day of October 2023 at 10:30 a. m. is the date and time set for hearing on said Petition.

THIS THE 7th DAY OF September 2023

Scott W. Hassell

JUDGE OF PROBATE

September 15, 22, and 29, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

BAILEY BUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC, Plaintiff,                                                                                

VS.                          

CASE NUMBER:  CV-2023-900388                                                                

CATHERYNE FREEMAN, DAVID        

CAMP, CREDIT ACCEPTANCE            

CORPORATION,                                      

Lot Number Six (6) in the Resurvey         

of Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 in Block “C” in          

Stringer Realty Company’s                       

Rearrangement of portions of Block         

“C” and “F” in Edenwood Addition to     

Gadsden, according to the map of said     

Rearrangement recorded in Plat Book       

“C”, Page 337, Probate Office, Etowah      

County, Alabama, the map of said           

Resurvey being recorded in Plat Book     

“E”, Page 117, Probate Office, Etowah     

County, and lying and being in                  

Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.                                                                             

DEFENDANTS.                                   

NOTICE ISSUED TO THE FOLLOWING: Catheryne Freeman and David Camp or their Heirs and Devisees if deceased, and all other persons claiming any present, future, contingent, reversion, or other interest in the above described real property.

Please take notice that Bailey Built Construction, Inc. has filed an action in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama seeking to quiet title to the above described real property. The above named defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer said Complaint on or before November 13, 2023, or thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against said Defendants in Etowah County Circuit Court Case Number: CV-2023-900388.

DONE this 20th day of September, 2023.   

CASSANDRA JOHNSON,

CLERK OF COURT

Jonathan M. Welch

Attorney for Plaintiff

1925 Rainbow Drive

Gadsden, Alabama 35901

September 22, 29, October 6 and 13, 2023

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP AND PETITION FOR LETTERS OF

CONSERVATORSHIP

Notice to: Any unknown family members, whose whereabouts are unknown

You will take notice that a Petition for Letters of Guardianship for the person of Larry C.

Roden and a Petition for Letters of Conservatorship over the estate of Larry C. Roden was filed by Gadsden Regional Medical Center on the 5th day of September, 2023.

A hearing on the Petition for Letters of Guardianship and Petition for Letters of Conservatorship is set on the 11th day of OCTOBER 2023, at 2:30 pm., in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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LEGAL PUBLICATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

TIFFANY SHERELLE ANDERSON, Plaintiff,

1986 PT LT 13 BLK 3 COM NE COR LT

13 TH SON E LINE 36S TH W 69S TH S

28S TH E 69S TO E LINE TH N 28S

TO BEG 4- 12-6 549-263, WILL 92,

99 WILL FlS-289-98, D-2001-4616

D-2002-3409, PATRICIA ANN

DOMARSKY, JAMES SUTILE JR, AND JAMES WALLACE, 

Defendants,

NOTICE ISSUED TO THE FOLLOWING: Fannie K. Suttle, James W. Suttle, Patricia Ann Domarksy, James Suttle Jr, and James Wallace or their Heirs and Devisees if deceased, and all other persons claiming any present, future, contingent, reversion, or other interest in the following described real property:

Beginning at a point in a the west line of North 9th Street, which point is 64 feet from the northeast corner of Lot 13 in Block 3 of the Lidell Addition; from thence running west to a point in the west line of Lot 13, which point is 90.65 feet from the northwest corner of Lot 13; thence south along the west line of Lot 13 a distance of 28 feet; thence east to a point in the west line of North 9th Street, which point is 48 feet from the southeast corner of said Lot 13 and from thence running north along the west line of North 9th Street 28 feet to the point of beginning, being a portion of Lot 13 in Block 3 of the Lidell Addition to the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, together with all improvements thereon.

Please take notice that Tiffany Sherelle Anderson has filed an action in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama seeking to quiet title to the above described real property. The above named defendants, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer said Complaint thirty (30) days after the last publication listed below or a judgment by default may be rendered against said Defendants in Etowah County Circuit Court Case Number: 31 CV-2023-900l5l.00

DONE this 24th day of August, 2023

Cassandra Johnson

Clerk of Court

Pierce & Pierce, Attorneys at Law

807 Chestnut Street, Gadsden, AL 35901

toll free: (844) 357-3211

September 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2023

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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

Brain Stansell, Plaintiff,.

Case No.: CV-2023-900249.00

V.

Helen Wiggins, at.al.,

Defendants

The defendant, Helen I. Wiggins, whose whereabouts is unknown, and or any other persons claiming any present, future, contingent, remained, reversion, or other interest in the lands described below, must answer Plaintiff’s Complaint filed in the above referenced court and case number within thirty (30) days of the completion of the publication or thereafter a judgement of default may be rendered against you in the above-styled case.

The subject property is described as follows”

Lot 5 in Block 11, in Smith’s First Addition to Alabama City, as recorded in Plat Book “B”, Pages 158-159, in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.

Done the 13th day of September, 2023.

Cassandra Johnson

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Etowah County

/s/ William B. Ogletree

Circuit Judge

Jason Knowles

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

256-547-7200

256-467-6322 (fax)

September 15, 22, 29, and October 6, 2023

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NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, STATE OF ALABAMA

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as TRUSTEE of the CABANA SERIES V TRUST,

Plaintiff,

VS.

BARBARA ANN SHAW CAMPBELL, VICTOR W. CAMPBELL, AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS.

Defendants.

Case No.: 31-CV-2022-900373.00

TO BARBARA ANN SHAW CAMPBELL, VICTOR W. CAMPBELL, AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 307 5th Street Northwest, Attalla, AL 35954 (the “Real Property”).

TAKE NOTICE that on September 20, 2022, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as TRUSTEE of the CABANA SERIES V TRUST, filed the above-styled Complaint in Ejectment, which alleges that Plaintiff foreclosed its interests in the Real Property on June 28, 2022, that Defendants remain in possession of the Real Property after Notice to Vacate, and Plaintiff seeks a judgment of possession of the Real Property.

On August 18, 2023, the Court entered an Order that service of process upon BARBARA ANN SHAW CAMPBELL, VICTOR W. CAMPBELL, AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS be made by publication.

All persons to whom this notice is addressed are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond in writing to the Complaint in this cause on or before the 30th day after the last publi-cation of this Notice, or a judgment of possession by default may be rendered against them, it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service of the Complaint against BARBARA ANN SHAW CAMPBELL, VICTOR W. CAMPBELL, AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS.

Such Answer or other response should be filed with the Clerk, Circuit Court of Etowah County, Civil Division, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901.

Mark A. Baker

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC

3550 Engineering Drive, Suite 260

Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092

(404) 474-7149

Attorneys for Plaintiff

September 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2023

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NOTICE FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA   

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION S/B/M TO BBVA USA F/K/A COMPASS BANK,

Plaintiff,

v.

ESTATE OF DEREK THOMAS DUKE, STEPHANIE DUKE, AND FICTITIOUS DEFENDANTS A-Z, being those persons or entities who or which may have a claim to the proceeds at issue,

Defendants.

CASE NO.:  CV-23-900330

NOTICE FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

On February 17, 2023, this Court granted Plaintiff’s Motion for Service by Publication on any Fictious Defendants A-Z, being those persons or entities who or which may have a claim to the proceeds at issue. 

TO: The Gadsden Messenger

You are Ordered to publish the following notice once a week for four successive weeks:

In the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama Civil Action No.: CV-23-900330, PNC Bank, National Association S/B/M to BBVA USA F/K/A Compass Bank v. Estate of Estate of Derek Thomas Duke, Stephanie Duke, and Fictious Defendants A-Z, being those persons or entities who or which may have a claim to the proceeds at issue.  Notice To: Fictious Defendants A-Z, being those persons or entities who or which may have a claim to the proceeds at issue who may have an interest in property located at 4228 Quail Cir., Gadsden, AL 35907. By Order of the Court for service by publication dated August 15, 2023, you are hereby notified that on  August 10, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Interpleader on the subject property.  You are required to file with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama and serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney, G. Alicia Jett at McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, at 2 20th St. North, Ste. 1000, Birmingham, AL 35203, an answer in writing within 30 days after the last publication of this Notice on or before November 13, 2023, or default judgment will be entered against you.

September 22, 29,

October 6 and 13, 2023

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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT FOR BILL TO QUIET TITLE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

BUTLER PROPERTIES, LLC, Plaintiff,

VS.

CV-2023-900327

A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 

LOT 7 IN THE BARRETT 1ST ADDITION ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS REC-ORDED IN PLAT BOOK “C”, PAGE 187, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

MARTHA ELIZABETH PIERCE AND WILLIAM DAVIS CALDWELL, INCLUDING ANY HEIRS OR DE-VISES OF THE SAME AND THOSE WHOSE ADDRESS ARE UNKNOWN AND ANY AND ALL UN-KNOWN 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,

The Defendants, Martha Elizabeth Pierce, and William Davis Caldwell and/or their heirs or devisees, and any other individuals who may claim an interest in the aforementioned property, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Bill to Quiet Title filed by Butler Proper-ties, LLC, within thirty (30) days of the completion of the publication or thereafter a judgement of default may be rendered against you in the aforementioned case. 

Done the 24th day of August 2023

Cassandra Johnson

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Etowah County

Josh Sullivan

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

256-547-7200

256-467-6322 (fax)

September 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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PUBLICATION NOTICE

IN THE MATTER FOR THE ADOPTION PETITION:

NOTICE TO:  JAYLIN ELIJAH GUNN AND/OR UNKNOWN AND/OR UNDISCLOSED FATHER

ADDRESS:  1105 Whitehall Street, Gadsden, AL. 35901 or UNKNOWN

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a child born to Asia Aaron, set to be heard on November 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., was filed on the 24th day of August, 2023, alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is Jaylin Elijah Gunn or 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 a putative father.  Minor Child’s birth date is 05/30/2023.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written re-sponse within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein, with counsel for the petitioners, 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

Attorney for the Petitioners:

Clay H. Whittaker,

Esquire

30 South Spring Street

Pensacola, FL 32502

This the 29th day of

August, 2023

Scott W. Hassell

Probate Judge

September 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2023      

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Be it known that Gary Bishop, Keyesta Sherman, Thomas & Barbara Wester, and  Marston & Maxine Noojin, being the owners of property abutting Brow Cutoff, lying in  Section 8, T-10-S, R-6-E and shown on the Etowah County tax map as being 30’ in  width, hereby request the Etowah County Commission to vacate said portion of Brow  Cutoff being further described as follows: 

A 30’ right-of-way that exists from the intersection of Brow Road to the intersection of  Horton Gap Road, approximately 1375’ in length along the centerline. 

This matter will be considered at the 11-07-2023 Etowah County Commission meeting at  9:00 am at the Etowah County Commission Office, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden,  Alabama 35901.

September 22, 29,

October 6 and 13, 2023                  

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS STATE PROJECT NO. ATRP2-28-2022-028 ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama De-partment of Transportation,

Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on September 29, 2023 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Intersection Improvements (Turn Lane Installations, Traffic Signal Upgrades, and Traffic Stripe) on SR-25 (US-411) at Whorton Bend Road in Rainbow City. Length 0.067 mi.

The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her

qualification certificate.

The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Fifty (50) Working Days.

A 2.00% DBE Contract Obligation Is Required.

A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $11.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.

Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.

The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.

The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $381,403 To $466,160 .

Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transporta-tion at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.

In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.

The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.

Section 34-8-8. Code of Alabama 1975 as amended states in part as follows: ‘… it will be

necessary for him or her to show evidence of license before his or her bid is considered,’ Further, Section 34-8-8, Code of Alabama 1975 as amended also states in part as follows: ‘All Owners, Architects, and engineers receiving bids pursuant to this chapter shall require the per-son, firm, or corporation to include his or her current license number on the bid.’

The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

JOHN R. COOPER

Transportation Director

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORSFEDERAL AIDPROJECT NO.STPAA-NR13(950) ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on September 29, 2023 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Roadway Safety Improvements (Curb and Ramp Installations) on SR-1 (US-431) and SR-74 at various locations southeast of Gadsden as indicated in the plans.

The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.

The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Forty-five (45) Working Days. A 6.00% DBE Contract Obligation Is Required.

A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $7.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Colise-um Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.

Minimum wage rates for this project have been predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.

Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Ala-bama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.

The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.

The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $471,336 To $576,078 .

The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act.

Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transporta-tion at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.

In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.

The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.

The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42

U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transporta-tion, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted pro-grams of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bid-ders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this adver-tisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in re-sponse to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

JOHN R. COOPER

Transportation Director

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS STATE MAINTENANCE PROJECT NO. 99-501-285-000-301 ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on September 29, 2023 and at that time publicly opened for the Maintenance Bridge Painting on SR-77 over Clear Creek; on the I-59 Northbound On-Ramp over Big Willis Creek; on I-759 (Eastbound and Westbound Roadways) over the Black Creek Parkway; and on I-759 (Eastbound and Westbound Roadways) over SR-25 (US-411) in Gadsden.

The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.

The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In One Hundred Fifteen (115) Working Days.

A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $33.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Al-abama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.

Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.

The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.

The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $1,054,460 To $1,288,758

Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transporta-tion at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.

In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.

The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.

Section 34-8-8. Code of Alabama 1975 as amended states in part as follows: ‘… it will be necessary for him or her to show evidence of license before his or her bid is considered,’ Further, Section 34-8-8, Code of Alabama 1975 as amended also states in part as follows: ‘All Owners, Architects, and engineers receiving bids pursuant to this chapter shall require the person, firm, or corporation to include his or her current license number on the bid.’

The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

JOHN R. COOPER

Transportation Director

September 8, 15, and 22, 2023

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ORDINANCE NO. O-59-23

Amending City Code Chapter 86 – NUISANCES

Whereas, the City of Gadsden contains structures that are vacant and/or abandoned in whole or in large part; and

Whereas, in many cases the owners or other responsible parties of these vacant and/or abandoned structures are neglectful of them and are failing to maintain or secure the structures to adequate standards, or restore them to productive use; and

Whereas, many of these structures are in violation of state and local housing maintenance codes; and

Whereas, the vacant and/or abandoned structures cause harm to the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Gadsden, including diminution of neighboring property values, loss of property tax revenues, accumulation of debris and rubbish, increased risk of fire, and potential increases of criminal activity and public health risk; and

Whereas, the City of Gadsden desires to establish minimum standards of accountability on the property owners or other responsible parties of vacant and/or abandoned structures in order to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Gadsden;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

Section 1. Chapter 86 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gadsden is amended by adding the following:

ARTICLE III. – REGISTRATION OF VACANT PROPERTIES.

Sec. 86-95. – Definitions.

As used in this article, the followings words shall have the meanings ascribed below.

(1) Agent means an individual with a place of business in this state in which he or she is authorized to accept inquiries, notices, and service of process on behalf of a vacant or foreclosed real property owner.

(2) Commercial or industrial building means a building, structure, facility, or complex, or part thereof, located within the corporate limits of the City of Gadsden that is used, or designed to be used, for any private manufacturing, industrial, or commercial business purposes whether or not legally zoned for such use, except those which are zoned I-2. A multi-family residential property with more than two (2) dwelling units shall be a commercial or industrial building.

(3) Creditor means a federal or state-chartered bank, savings bank, savings and loan association, credit union, mortgagee, and any entity acting on behalf of the creditor named in the debt obligation including, but not limited to, servicers;

(4) Owner means any person, heirs at law, executors, administrators, co-partnership, association, corporations, fiduciary, or other legal entity having a legal or equitable title or any interest in any real property.

(5) Residential property means real property located within the corporate limits of the City of Gadsden with no more than two (2) dwelling units, except those which are zoned R-1.

(6) Vacant means a commercial or industrial building or residential property, except those which are zoned R-1 or I-2, which has remained unoccupied for a period of more than thirty (30) days. Evidence of vacancy includes any condition that on its own, or combined with other conditions present, would lead a reasonable person to believe that the property is vacant. Such conditions include but are not limited to overgrown or dead vegetation, accumulation of flyers, mail, or trash, disconnected utilities, the absence of window coverings or furniture, and statements by neighbors, delivery persons, or government employees.

Sec. 86-96. – Registration.

(1) Upon knowledge of a commercial or industrial building or residential property being vacant, the owner and/or creditor shall within thirty (30) days register the property as a vacant property with the Building and Code Enforcement Department of the City of Gadsden.

(2) Upon initiating the legal process to foreclose real property, but no later than upon filing a complaint of foreclosure, or upon executing a deed in lieu of foreclosure on a commercial or industrial building or residential property, and a registration as prescribed in subsection (1), above, has not yet been completed, the creditor shall within thirty (30) days register the property as a property in foreclosure with the Building and Code Enforcement Department of the City of Gadsden.

(3) Registration shall include the address of the property, the name and contact information of the agent for the creditor, if applicable, the name and contact information for a property preservation company or property manager, if applicable, along with any additional information deemed necessary by the Chief Building Official, fire marshal or his/her designee.

(4) A creditor is required to update the registration form with all pertinent information when (a) a commercial or industrial building or residential property becomes vacant at any time after submission of the registration required by subsection (2), above, (b) a creditor files a complaint of foreclosure or executes a deed in lieu of foreclosure at any time after submission of the registration required by subsection (2), above, (c) a creditor acquires title to the property at sheriff/foreclosure sale, or (d) any previously provided information (i.e. name or contact information of agent or property preservation vendor) changes.

(5) The city may utilize a third-party to administer the program and cause or direct all relevant information to be submitted to the third-party administrator.

Sec. 86-97. Maintenance.

(1) The owner or creditor of a vacant commercial or industrial building or residential property is required to conduct regular inspections, at the minimum once a month, to ensure property is compliant with all City building, housing, and property maintenance codes.

(2) For all properties registered pursuant to section 86-96, if the city determines the property is in violation of any ordinance regulating a nuisance, the city may notify the owner or creditor of the violation by providing notice of the violation by electronic mail, and/or certified mail, return receipt requested to the person(s) identified on the submitted registration form.

(3) The city may require the owner to correct the violation and may require creditor to correct the violation to the extent consistent with the terms of the mortgage or other rights and interests in the property.

(4) A notice of violation shall include a description of the conditions that give rise to the violation and shall provide a period of not less than seven (7) days to remedy the violation from the owner’s or creditor’s receipt of the notice. The Building and Code Enforcement Department may require expedited maintenance actions in certain emergency situations, such as vandalism, unsecured entranceways, and criminal activity, etc.

Sec. 86-98. – Enforcement.

(1) The owner’s or creditor’s failure to remedy the violation within the period required by the notice of violation shall be an offense against the City of Gadsden and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) per offense. The fire marshal and any assistant fire marshals with APOSTC certification may issue a citation to the owner or creditor for violations of the provisions of this article.

(2) Any owner or creditor that fails to register commercial or industrial building or residential property shall be subject to a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) payable to the city for each day of delinquency.

Sec. 86-99. – Administrative fees.

(1) Any owner or creditor of a commercial or industrial building required to be registered by this article shall pay to the city a registration fee in the following amount:

1,000 sq. ft. – 2,500 sq. ft.

$300.00

2,501 sq. ft. – 5,000 sq. ft.

$350.00

5,001 sq. ft. – 7,500 sq. ft.

$400.00

7,501 sq. ft. – 10,000 sq. ft.

$450.00

10,001 sq. ft and up

$500.00

(2) Any owner or creditor of a residential property required to be registered by this article shall pay to the city a registration fee in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).

(3) There shall be an application for justifiable discount on the registration fee, upon recommendation by the Chief Building Official and approval by the Mayor.

(4) The registration of a commercial or industrial building or residential property shall be valid for six (6) months from the date of registration. The owner or creditor shall renew the registration every six (6) months so long as the property meets the criteria requiring registration as established by this article. The owner or creditor shall pay a renewal registration fee in the same amount as the initial registration fee.

(5) The city may contract with a third-party administrator to assess, charge, and collect all registration and renewal fees due and payable pursuant to this article. In such event, the owner or creditor shall pay the registration and renewal fees directly to the contracted third-party administrator.

(6) For properties registered under section 86-96(1), the owner or creditor is not required to renew the registration when, before the expiration of six (6) months from the date of registration or renewal, the property is legally re-occupied, or the property is transferred to an unaffiliated third-party.

(7) For properties registered under section 86-96(2), the creditor is not required to renew the registration when, before the expiration of six (6) months from the date of registration or renewal, the foreclosure action is dismissed, or the property is transferred to an unaffiliated third party. If the foreclosure action is dismissed however the property remains vacant, the annual renewal is still required.

(8) The creditor is not required to renew the registration when, before the expiration of six (6) months from the date of registration or renewal, the creditor releases the lien and removes the creditor’s interest in the property.

Sec. 86-100. – De-registration.

When any registered property that transfers to an unaffiliated third party, or the foreclosure action is dismissed, and the property is occupied, or is legally re-occupied and not subject to a foreclosure action, or the registering creditor releases the lien, the owner or creditor shall de-register the property using the forms and instructions provided by the city or its third-party administrator.

Sec. 86-101. – Exemptions.

(1) The Chief Building Official or his/her designee may exempt a property from the registration and fee requirements of this article in the following instances:

(a) The property is habitable wherein all building systems are in sound working order which is evidenced by the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, and the building and grounds are maintained in good order, and the building is being actively marketed for sale or rental and actively maintained. Evidence of property being marketed for sale or rent could include but not limited to, retaining a licensed real estate agent or broker to list the property for sale or rent, taking out advertisements in various media forms such as, newspapers and online services, and need to be provided to the designated municipal official. The Building and Code Enforcement Department may request additional information, for example any available photos, price, and agent information.

(b) An owner submits plans to the Building and Code Enforcement Department demonstrating that the property will be rehabilitated and restored to productive use and occupancy within twelve (12) months following the initial property registration along with a certified letter from a licensed contractor or architect stating that the property is capable of being rehabilitated and restored to productive use and occupancy within the twelve (12) months following the initial property registration, provided, the property is actively maintained in the interim. The Building and Code Enforcement Department may request additional information, for example any available photos, plot plan, layout plan, etc.

(c) The owner certifies to the Building and Code Enforcement Department that the vacancy is a result of damage from a natural disaster in the past six (6) months and the owner is actively seeking insurance proceeds or Federal/State assistance to rehabilitate the property. The owner is required to update the Building and Code Enforcement Department monthly until property is rehabilitated.

(d) The owner certifies the vacancy is a result of a fire in the past thirty (30) days and the owner is actively seeking insurance proceeds to rehabilitate the property. The owner is required to update the Building and Code Enforcement Department monthly until property is rehabilitated.

(e) The owner certifies to the designated municipal official that the vacancy is not an abandonment and is utilized as a vacation home, or conversely the property is vacant while the owner resides at a vacation home and the subject property is actively maintained.

(f) The owner is on active duty with any branch of the U.S. Armed Services.

(2) In determining whether to grant a request for exemption, the Chief Building Official or his/her designee shall consider the following:

(a) The applicant’s prior record as it pertains to the city’s housing, building, fire, and property maintenance code violations.

(b) The amount of vacant property that the applicant currently has within the city and the length of time that the property for which the exemption is sought has been vacant.

(c) The proximity of the vacant property to a school or other properties that require additional safety considerations.

Section 2. The section, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable.  If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid by a valid judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect the validity of any other section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance.  The city council declares that it is its intent that it would have enacted this ordinance without such invalid or unconstitutional provisions. 

Section 3. The provisions of this ordinance repeal any prior ordinance or provision of the Gadsden City Code to the extent of any conflict.

Section 4.  This ordinance shall become effective on September 12, 2023. Adopted this ordinance at an open public meeting held on September 12, 2023.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

September 22, 2023

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PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF ATTALLA

The City of Attalla will hold public hearings to discuss remedies for nuisance/abatement cases that Will come before the Attalla City Council on October 2nd, 2023 at City Hall, at 5:00pm, located at 612 4th Street NW, Attalla, Alabama. The following addresses will be discussed.

1500 Case Ave.

701 5th Ave. NW.

617 1ST St. NE.

September 22 and 29 2023

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Public Meeting Notice

The Water Works and Sewer Board of The City Of Gadsden will a hold a public meeting on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at The Water Works and Sewer Board Of The City Of Gadsden office located at 515 N Albert Rains Boulevard, Gadsden, Alabama to discuss the Environmental Information Document and related items required as part of the submission of an application for funding through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund as administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). This application will address sanitary sewer system improvements through gravity sewer collection system rehabilitation.  A copy of the Environmental Information Document (EID) will be available at The Water Works and Sewer Board Of The City Of Gadsden office for public review.

Any person with a disability or communication impairment should contact The Water Works and Sewer Board Of The City Of Gadsden at (256) 543-2884 if special accommodation is needed.  The Water Works and Sewer Board Of The City Of Gadsden will attempt to satisfy all reasonable requests.

September 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 2023

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NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that the content of the following storage buildings will be SOLD by Off Campus Storage on September 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM at 474 George Wallace Drive, Gadsden, AL. 35903

Dandi Garrett # 44

Jacqueline Huff #139

Brooklyn Horn #19

Peggy Caldwell #39

Off Campus Storage

474 George Wallace Drive

Gadsden, AL. 35903

September 15 and 22, 2023

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NOTICE OF SALE

The following storage units will be disposed/auctioned of on October 2, 2023 beginning at 10:00 A.M. on the premises of Dixie Mini Storage Auction, located at 429 4th Street S.W. At-talla, AL. 35954

Rosevelt Johnson #1

Terry Hollis #3

Glenda Dabbs #15

Tammy Simpson #38

Blake Whitmore #127

Mary Sandridge #186

Gary Griffin #189

Lori Johnson #203

Rick Lyon #217

Cody Jones #218

Stacy Lewis #222

Misty Allen #233

Lavon Lacount #261

Melissa Rowan #264

Melissa Rowan #269

Lavon Lacount #274

Robert Fowler #299

Misty Allen #303

Dzobibi Ngetich #339

Stacy Thompson #341

Jared Meeks #343

Jackie Williams #344

Michael Parris #345

50 Shades Of Bling #348

Tonya Gardner #356

Maria Martinez #375

Maria Martinez #378

Brenton Bush #377

Kayla Julme #403

Eric Willingham #431

Bruce Cornelius #510

Brad Howard #516

Dixie Mini StorageAuction

429 4th Street S.W.

Attalla, AL. 35954

September 22 and 29, 2023

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NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that the content of the following storage buildings will be disposed of by Huff Mini Storage on October 18, 2023, located at 608 Gilbert Ferry Road, Attalla, AL. 35954

Chelsey Alverson # 30

Huff Mini Storage

608 Gilbert Ferry Road

Attalla, AL. 35954

September 22, 29, October 6 and 13, 2023

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the fol-lowing described abandoned vehicle(s) on 9/03/2023 at 9am.

2004 Honda Accord VIN:  1HGCM66574A085928

Matt’s Towing

2000 Hickory Street

Gadsden, AL. 35904

September 15 and 22, 2023

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle(s) on 10/27/2023.

2011 Infiniti QX56 VIN: JN8AZ2NE0B9002277

2007 Mack CHN VIN: 1M1AJ06Y17N011598

Thacker Towing

927 5th Ave NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 546-9994

September 15 and 22, 2023

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the fol-lowing described abandoned vehicle(s) on 11/10/2023.

2018 Lexus NX VIN: JTJYARBZ6J2091634

2009 Chevrolet Impala VIN:2G1WT57K191174885

2002 Ford F150 VIN: 1FTRX172X2NA59840

Thacker Towing & Recovery

927 5th Avenue NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 546-9994

September 15 and 22, 2023

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the fol-lowing described abandoned vehicle(s) on 10/27/2023.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee VIN:1C4RJKET1N8587353

Huff Wrecker

2019 3rd St SW

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 538-6000

September 15 and 22, 2023

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U.S. POSTAL SERVICE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION

Required by 39 USC 3685

(1) Publication Title: The New Messenger, LLC

(2) Publication Number: 011757

(3) Filing Date: September 22, 2023

(4) Issue Frequency: Weekly

(5) Number of issues Published Annually: 52

(6) Annual Subscription Price: Local $30.00

(7) Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: Post Office Box 858, Gadsden, AL 35902.

(8) Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business office of Publication: 1957 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, AL 35901

(9) Full Names and Complete Mailing Address of Publisher, Editor and Managing Editor: Publisher – Chris  McCarthy, Post Office Box 858, Gadsden, AL 35902; Editor – Chris McCarthy, Post Office Box 858, Gadsden, AL 35902

(10) Owner: The New Messenger, LLC

(11) Known Bondholders, Mortgagees and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: Jon Craig Ford, Post Office Box 858, Gadsden, AL 35902.

(12) Tax Status: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months.

(13) Publication Title: The New Messenger, LLC

(14) Issue Date for Circulation Data Below: September 22, 2023

(15) Extent and Nature of Circulation: General

Average No. Copies each Issue During Preceding 12 Months/No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date

a. Total Number of Copies (net press run) 2700/2790 b. Paid and/or Requested Circulation: (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscription Stated on PS Form 3541 127/127 (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 201/201 (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS® 2162/2262 (4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through The USPS 70/70 c. Total Paid Distribution 2560/2660 d. Free or Nominal rate Distribution (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies included on PS Form 3541 0/0 (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies included on PS Form 3541 0/0 (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS 90/90 (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail 0/0 e. Total Free or Nominal rate Distribution 90/90 f. Total Distribution 2650/2750 g. Copies not Distributed 50/40 h. Total 2700/2790 i. Percent Paid 97.00/96.00 Not applicable 17. Publication of Statement of Ownership Printed in the September 22, 2023 publication.

Signed on September 20, 2023, Chris McCarthy, Publisher

September 22, 2023