Legals for 12/16/2022 – 12/22/2022

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

Whereas, default has been made in the mortgage executed on the 4TH of December, 2018, by LONNIE EZELL and wife HATTIE M. SNYDER-EZELL, as mortgagors in favor of SHELBY E. COCHRAN as mortgages, as recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in instrument number 3477017, and said default continuing the mortgagee, under power of sale contained in said mortgage will sell at auction for cash to the highest bidder at the front doors of the Etowah County Courthouse in Gadsden, Alabama, during legal hours of sale on the 28th day of December, 2022, the following described real estate embraced in said mortgage, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot One (1), in Block Number Four (4) of Mary k. Foster Heirs, as recorded in Plat Book A, Page 314 Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, STREET ADDRESS 721 S. 10th Street, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

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

Mortgagee reserves the right to bid on the subject property.  Said PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN AS IS, WHERE IS BASIS, SAID PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY 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.  Property also will be sold subject to unpaid taxes, easements, or assessments whether of record or not. 

Luther Dickie Abel

Attorney for Shelby E. Cochran

408 South 4th Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

December 2, 9 and 16, 2022

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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 mortgage executed by Shannon D Baty An Unmarried Person to Compass Bank dated July 21, 2014; said mortgage being recorded on July 22, 2014, as Instrument No. 3404745 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to BBVA USA, formerly known as Compass 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 18th day of January, 2023 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Commence at a 2 inch pipe marking the Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter (Northeast 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (Northwest 1/4 ) of Section Thirty Two (32), Township Twelve (12) South, Range Seven (7) East, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 09 seconds East 644.80 feet along the East line of said forty to a 1/2 inch rebar on the Southerly right of way of Keysburg Road (30 foot right of way), thence leaving said forty line North 69 degrees 32 minutes 22 seconds West 21.73 feet along said right of way to a 1/2 inch rebar, thence North 74 degrees 08 minutes 31 seconds West 105.02 feet along said right of way to a 3/8 inch rebar capped (Dowdy) also being the Point of Beginning, thence leaving said right of way South 02 degrees 54 minutes 33 seconds West 210.39 feet to a 3/8 inch rebar, thence North 62 degrees 48 minutes 12 seconds West 9.00 feet to a point, thence South 02 degrees 56 minutes 59 seconds West 214.43 feet to a 2 inch pipe on the Northeasterly right of way of L & N Railroad (right of way varies), thence along said right of way a chord bearing and distance of North 40 degrees 33 minutes 06 seconds West 250.08 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence along said right of way a chord bearing and distance of North 29 degrees 37 minutes 26 seconds West 435.08 feet to a 3/8 inch rebar on the Southerly right of way of said Keysburg Road (30 foot right of way) thence South 66 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds East 238.71 feet along said right of way to a 3/8 inch rebar, thence South 74 degrees 45 minutes 36 seconds East 170.18 feet along said right of way to a nail, thence South 74 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds East 16.69 feet along said right of way to the Point of Beginning.

Said property is commonly known as 204 Keysburg Road, Gadsden, AL 35905.

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, 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” 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, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BBVA USA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS COMPASS BANK

as holder of said mortgage

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Two North Twentieth

2 20th Street North, Suite 1000

Birmingham, AL 35203

(800) 275-7171

FT21@mccalla.com

File No. 22-04043AL

www.foreclosurehotline.net

December 16, 23 and 30, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Carol Brock was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/14/2022 to the Estate of Sarah Jane Anthony, 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

December 9, 16 and 23, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Robert Christopher Garrett was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/04/2022 to the Estate of Robert Charles Garrett, 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

December 9, 16 and 23, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Monte Joel Hill and Barbara Jean Stanley was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/01/2022 to the Estate of Florence Emma Beasley Hill, 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

December 9, 16 and 23, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

George M. Petty, Jr. was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/03/2022 to the Estate of George McLeod Petty, 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

December 9, 16 and 23, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Larry Hugh Smith was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 10/31/2022 to the Estate of Faye W. 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

December 9, 16 and 23, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Andrew Davis Bailey, Esq. was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/08/2022 to the Estate of Larry Adair, 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

December 9, 16 and 23, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Wanda Kay Norris and Lavone Minton was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/15/2022 Estate of Tilmon Vaughn Burroughs, 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

December 16, 23 and 30, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Wanda Kay Norris and Lavone Minton was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/23/2022 Estate of Bettye Joyce Burroughs, 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

December 16, 23 and 30, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Clifford Montgomery Daugherty was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/15/2022 to the Estate of Katherine Jane Taylor Jones, 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

December 16, 23 and 30, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Rebecca Lynn White was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/17/2022 over the Estate of Doyce Roy Gargus, 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

December 16, 23 and 30, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Martha Darby Brooks was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/15/2022 to the Estate of Catherine Hopton Brooks, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all per-sons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

December 16, 23 and 30, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Renelda Joan Brown was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/18/2022 to the Estate of Andrew M. Brown, 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

December 16, 23 and 30, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Martha Ann McDonald was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/22/2022 to the Estate of Bobby Clifford 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

December 16, 23 and 30, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Michael Moore Mathews and Kevin Keith Mathews was/were appointed Co-Personal Representative(s) on 11/23/2022 to the Estate of Leona M. Mathews, 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

December 16, 23 and 30, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Dianne Buttram was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/28/2022 to the Estate of Wallace Monroe Buttram, 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

December 16, 23 and 30, 2022

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NOTICE OF ESTATE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE ANNE BERGERON, DECEASED

CASE NO: S-12295

A Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of Marie Anne Bergeron, Deceased, having been submitted to the Honorable Scott W. Hassell, Judge of Probate, by Petitioner, Phillip Yaeger, on the 29th day of November, 2022; Notice is hereby given that all persons contesting said Petition shall file a response thereto with the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, within 30 days of the date of this publication.

Done this the 7th day of December 2022

Scott W. Hassell

JUDGE OF PROBATE

December 16, 2022

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF: JONATHAN DOWNEY,

Case #: I-248

INCAPACITATED,

TO: Any Interested Party

Please take notice that a PETITION FOR THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 31day of JANUARY 2023 at 2:00 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 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2022

Scott W. Hassell

PROBATE JUDGE

December 16, 23 and 30, 2022

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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 Riley Ripley and a Petition for Letters of Conservatorship over the estate of Riley Ripley was filed by Gadsden Regional Medical Center on the 7th day of DECEMBER, 2022.

A hearing on the Petition for Letters of Guardianship and Petition for Letters of Conservatorship is set on the 17th day of JANUARY 2023, at 2:30 p.m., in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

December 9, 16, and 30, 2022

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

Notice to: Jonathan Ellis, whose whereabouts are unknown

Sonja K. Ellis, whose whereabouts are unknown

Joseph Ellis, last known address, 1355 County Road 42, Steele, Alabama 35987

You will take notice that a Petition for Letters of Guardianship for the person of Peggy A. Ellis and a Petition for Letters of Conservatorship over the estate of Peggy A. Ellis was filed by Riverview Regional Medical Center on the 5th day of December, 2022.

A hearing on the Petition for Letters of Guardianship and Petition for Letters of Conservatorship is set on the 9th day of January, 2023, at 2:30 o’clock p.m., in the Probate Court of

Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

December 16, 23 and 30, 2022

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

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 Deborah Sjoberg and a Petition for Letters of Conservatorship over the estate of Deborah Sjoberg was filed by Gadsden Regional Medical Center on the 22nd day of November 2022.

A hearing on the Petition for Letters of Guardianship and Petition for Letters of Conservatorship is set on the 3rd day of January 2023, at 2:00 o’clock p.m., in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama, 35901.

December 2, 9, and 16, 2022

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

In Re: The Estate of WILLIAM T. YARBROUGH, Deceased

Case No.: S-11767

Notice to:

Gaynell Knight, 609 Pinedale Drive, Bessemer, Alabama 35022

Bobbie Perry, 408 Carrie Avenue, Tarrant City, Alabama 36217

Steve Yarbrough, 689 Boat Landing Road, Oneonta, Alabama 35121

Ernest Vardaman, 7424 Emerald Drive, Manassas, Virginia 20109

Stacy Smith, 702 White Street, Geneva, Alabama 36340

Kenneth John Nelson, Jr., DC A60014, NWFRC Annex, 4455 San Mitchell Drive Chipley, Florida 32428

Gary Bice, 8728 Emerald Lake Drive, West, Pinson, Alabama 35126

Lori Hall, 1604 Elkwood Drive, Fultondale, Alabama 35068

Wendy Lyles, 1443 Acorn Way, East, Mount Olive, Alabama 35117

Rodney Berry, whose whereabouts are unknown

Patricia Grissom, whereabouts are unknown

Unknown heirs, whose whereabouts are unknown

You will take notice that a Petition for Final Settlement has been filed by June Ford Lay in the matter of the Estate of William T. Yarbrough. This matter is set to be heard on the 30th day of January 2023, at 10:30 o’clock A.M. before the Honorable

Scott W. Hassell, Judge of Probate, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

Scott W. Hassell

JUDGE OF PROBATE

December 2, 9 and 16, 2022

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

In Re: The Estate of James Ray Ewing, Deceased.

Case No.: S-11412

Please take notice that a Petition for Final Settlement in the Estate of James Ray Ewing has been filed by Rebecca Ann Ewing on the 21st day of November, 2022.

A hearing on the Petition for Final Settlement is set on the 31st day of

January 2023, at 10:30 o’clock a .m., in Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

Scott W. Hassell,

Judge of Probate

December 9, 16 and 23, 2022

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD THOMAS MITCHELL, DECEASED.

CASE NO. S-12004

TO: DAVID KEITH MITCHELL, whereabouts unknown

You are notified to be and appear before me, at my office in the Courthouse of said County 10:00 a.m. on the 31st day of January ,2023, when the Petition for Final Settlement filed by ALFRED LARRY MITCHELL, will be considered, and show, if anything you have to allege, why said Petition should not be granted.

Scott W. Hassell

JUDGE OF PROBATE

December 9, 16 and 23, 2022

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NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION TO QUIET TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CITY OF RAINBOW CITY, ALABAMA,

PLAINTIFF

V. CV-2022-110

A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS

FOLLOWS:

LOT NUMBER FIFTY-SIX (56) IN HORIZON

PLACE, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR

PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT

BOOK “J”, PAGE 18, PROBATE OFFICE,

ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA AND

LYING AND BEING IN RAINBOW CITY,

ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA;

and

JANUEE WILKES, deceased, her unknown heirs and successors; SANDRA BARRON; PAM ELLER; ALABAMA MEDICAID AGENCY; INCLUDING ANY HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF THE SAME AND THOSE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN 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 ISSUED TO THE FOLLOWING DEFENDANTS: Januee Wilkes, deceased, her unknown heirs and successors, Sandra Barron and her unknown heirs and devisees, if deceased, Pam Eller and her unknown heirs and devisees, if deceased, 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:

LOT NUMBER FIFTY-SIX (56) IN HORIZON PLACE, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “J”, PAGE 18, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA AND LYING AND BEING IN RAINBOW CITY, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

Please take notice that the City of Rainbow City, Alabama has filed an action in the Circuit Court of Etowah County seeking to quiet title to the above described property.  The above named defendants, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer said Complaint on or before January 15, 2023, or thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against the said Defendants in Etowah County Circuit Court Case Number CV-2022-110.

Done this 1st day of December2022.

CASSANDRA “SAM” JOHNSON,

Clerk of the Court

J. Lance Smith

TURNBACH, WARREN, RICE, LLOYD,

FREDERICK & SMITH,  P.C.

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

P. O. Box 129

Gadsden, Alabama 35902-0129

December 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2022

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NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION TO QUIET TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CITY OF GLENCOE, ALABAMA a municipal corporation

organized pursuant to the laws of the State of Alabama

PLAINTIFF

V. CV-2022-900475.00

A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS

FOLLOWS:

LOTS NUMBER SEVENTEEN, EIGHTEEN, NINETEEN AND TWENTY AND THE SOUTHEAST THIRTY FOUR FEET OF LOTS NUMBER FIFTEEN AND SIXTEEN, SAID SOUTHEAST THIRTY FOUR FEET LYING ADJACENT TO LOTS NUMBER SEVEN-TEEN AND EIGHTEEN AND FRONTING THIRTY FOUR FEET ON THE ANNISTON HIGHWAY AND THIRTY FOUR FEET ON PINE STREET, ALL LYING IN BLOCK “B”, IN BRIARMEAD ESTATES ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS THE SAME APPEARS OF RECORD IN THE BOOK OF TOWN PLATS “C”, PAGE 185, OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

Etowah County Tax Parcel: 14-09-30-0-001-039.000  PPIN 29265

AND

MABYLEAIN MINTON

INCLUDING ANY HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF THE

SAME AND THOSE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE

UNKNOWN; 

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 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 One –

LOTS NUMBER SEVENTEEN, EIGHTEEN, NINETEEN AND TWENTY AND THE SOUTHEAST THIRTY FOUR FEET OF LOTS NUMBER FIFTEEN AND SIXTEEN, SAID SOUTHEAST THIRTY FOUR FEET LYING ADJACENT TO LOTS NUMBER SEVEN-TEEN AND EIGHTEEN AND FRONTING THIRTY FOUR FEET ON THE ANNISTON HIGHWAY AND THIRTY FOUR FEET ON PINE STREET, ALL LYING IN BLOCK “B”, IN BRIARMEAD ESTATES ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS THE SAME APPEARS OF RECORD IN THE BOOK OF TOWN PLATS “C”, PAGE 185, OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

Etowah County Tax Parcel: 14-09-30-0-001-039.000  PPIN 29265

Please take notice that the City of Glencoe, Alabama has filed an action in the Circuit Court of Etowah County seeking to quiet title to the above described property.  The above named defendants, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer said Complaint on or before 19th day of January 2023 or thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against the said

Defendants in Etowah County Circuit Court Case Number CV-2022-900475.00.

Done this 5th day of December, 2022

Cassandra Johnson

Clerk of the Court

Todd L. Frederick

TURNBACH, WARREN, RICE

FREDERICK & SMITH, P.C.

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

P. O. BOX 129

GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35902-0129

December 16, 23, 30, 2022 and January 6, 2023

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NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

GADSDEN LAND BANK AUTHORITY,

a Public Corporation,

Plaintiff,

v. CIVIL ACTION NO.: CV-2022-00119

LOUIS K. BAKANE; PAMELA BAKANE; ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA;  CITY OF GADSDEN; that parcel of real property located at 601 Windsor Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35903 and having a legal description of: Lots Number One (1) and Two (2) and a portion of Lot Number Three (3), more particularly described as follows: Begin a the northeast corner of Lot #3 and run in a southerly direction along the east line of Lot #3 a distance of 25.0 feet; thence deflect 89 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds right and run a distance of 128.45 feet to a point on the west line of said Lot #3; thence deflect 90 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds right and run northerly along the west line of Lot #3 a distance of 7.0 feet to the northwest corner thereof; thence deflect 81 degrees 05 minutes right and run easterly along the north line of Lot #3 a distance of 130.0 feet to the point of beginning; all of said property begin in Block Number Four (4) of Goodyear Highlands, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat  Book “C”, Page 82-83, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama,  and known as Parcel ID No. 15-01-11-1-000-132.000, PPIN: 31611; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

Defendants. 

TO LOUIS K. BAKANE; PAMELA BAKANE;  ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF GADSDEN; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on December 1, 2022, the Gadsden Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the record reflects recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lots Number One (1) and Two (2) and a portion of Lot Number Three (3), more particularly described as follows: Begin a the northeast corner of Lot #3 and run in a southerly direction along the east line of Lot #3 a distance of 25.0 feet; thence deflect 89 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds right and run a distance of 128.45 feet to a point on the west line of said Lot #3; thence deflect 90 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds right and run northerly along the west line of Lot #3 a distance of 7.0 feet to the northwest corner thereof; thence deflect 81 degrees 05 minutes right and run easterly along the north line of Lot #3 a distance of 130.0 feet to the point of beginning; all of said property begin in Block Number Four (4) of Goodyear Highlands, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat  Book “C”, Page 82-83, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Property Address:  601 Windsor Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35903

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for January 30, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Judge Cody Robinson’s Courtroom, Etowah County Courthouse, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Gadsden Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Gadsden Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.  The Gadsden Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Chamberlain Parker, City of Gadsden, at (256)549-4590.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Gadsden Messenger, a newspaper of general circulation in Etowah County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

Dated this the 14th day of December, 2022. Cassandra Johnson,

Circuit Clerk

Turnbach, Warren, Rice

Lloyd, Frederick & Smith P.C.

200 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

Phone: 256-543-3664

December 16, 23, 30, 2022 and January 6, 2023

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NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BYPUBLICATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

GADSDEN LAND BANK AUTHORITY,

a Public Corporation,

Plaintiff,

v. CIVIL ACTION NO.: CV-2022-00120

MELINDA A. PATTERSON; EDGEFIELD HOLDING, LLC; ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA;  CITY OF GADSDEN; that parcel of real property located at 602 Sizemore Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35903 and having a legal description of: Lot Number Six (6), and a tract of land described as beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot Number Five (5); and from thence run in a Northerly direction along the West line of said Lot a distance of 35 feet; thence in an Easterly direction and parallel with the south line of said Lot a distance of 130 feet to a point in the East line thereof; thence Southerly along the East line of said lot a distance of 35 feet to the Southeast corner thereof; thence Westerly along the South line of said lot a distance of 130 feet to the point of beginning, said description embracing what is commonly known as the South 35 feet of Lot Number Five (5), all in Block Number Eight (8), in Goodyear Highlands, according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Pages 82 and 83, Probate Office and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama,  and known as Parcel ID No. 15-01-11-4-000-160.000, PPIN: 31656; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

Defendants. 

TO MELINDA A. PATTERSON; EDGEFIELD HOLDING, LLC;  ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF GADSDEN; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on December 1, 2022, the Gadsden Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the record reflects recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot Number Six (6), and a tract of land described as beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot Number Five (5); and from thence run in a Northerly direction along the West line of said Lot a distance of 35 feet; thence in an Easterly direction and parallel with the south line of said Lot a distance of 130 feet to a point in the East line thereof; thence Southerly along the East line of said lot a distance of 35 feet to the Southeast corner thereof; thence Westerly along the South line of said lot a distance of 130 feet to the point of beginning, said description embracing what is commonly known as the South 35 feet of Lot Number Five (5), all in Block Number Eight (8), in Goodyear Highlands, according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Pages 82 and 83, Probate Office and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Property Address:  602 Sizemore Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35903

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for February 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Judge William Ogletree’s Courtroom, Etowah County Courthouse, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Gadsden Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Gadsden Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.  The Gadsden Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Chamberlain Parker, City of Gadsden, at (256)549-4590.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Gadsden Messenger, a newspaper of general circulation in Etowah County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

Dated this the 14th day of December, 2022.

Cassandra Johnson,

Circuit Clerk

Turnbach, Warren, Rice

Lloyd, Frederick & Smith P.C.

200 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

Phone: 256-543-3664

December 16, 23, 30, 2022 and January 6, 2023

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NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

GADSDEN LAND BANK AUTHORITY,

a Public Corporation,

Plaintiff,

v. CIVIL ACTION NO.: CV-2022-00121

MICHAEL SHANE CASON; TOWONA D. KENNEDY CASON; BILLY WISE; ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; GOLD’S GYM; ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA;  CITY OF GADSDEN; that parcel of real property located at 604 Blythe Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35903 and having a legal description of: Lot Numbers Four (4) and Five (5) in Block Four (4) as shown on the map of Eastview Addition to the City of Gadsden as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Pages 10 and 11, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama,  and known as Parcel ID No. 15-01-11-1-000-120.000, PPIN: 30454; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

Defendants. 

TO MICHAEL SHANE CASON; TOWONA D. KENNEDY CASON; BILLY WISE; ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; GOLD’S GYM;  ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF GADSDEN; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on December 1, 2022, the Gadsden Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the record reflects recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot Numbers Four (4) and Five (5) in Block Four (4) as shown on the map of Eastview Addition to the City of Gadsden as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Pages 10 and 11, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Property Address:  604 Blythe Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35903

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for February 6, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in Judge George Day’s Courtroom, Etowah County Courthouse, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Gadsden Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Gadsden Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.  The Gadsden Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Chamberlain Parker, City of Gadsden, at (256)549-4590.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Gadsden Messenger, a newspaper of general circulation in Etowah County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

Dated this the 14th day of December, 2022.

Cassandra Johnson,

Circuit Clerk

Turnbach, Warren, Rice

Lloyd, Frederick & Smith P.C

200 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

Phone: 256-543-3664

December 16, 23, 30, 2022 and January 6, 2023

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NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BYPUBLICATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAM

GADSDEN LAND BANK AUTHORITY,

a Public Corporation,

Plaintiff,

v. CIVIL ACTION NO.: CV-2022-00122

ADRIAN RENAH MOSTELLA; BENNY DOYLE DENSON, as the Trustee of the CLYNDON ELOISE DENSON MARITAL TRUST; ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA;  CITY OF GADSDEN; that parcel of real property located at 710 Windsor Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35903 and having a legal description of:Lot #25 and #26, Block B, Oakview Addition, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book B, Page 337,  Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and begin in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama,  and known as Parcel ID No. 15-01-11-4-000-060.000, PPIN: 31533; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

Defendants.

TO ADRIAN RENAH MOSTELLA; BENNY DOYLE DENSON, as the Trustee of the CLYNDON ELOISE DENSON MARITAL TRUST;  ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF GADSDEN; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on December 1, 2022, the Gadsden Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the record reflects recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

Lot #25 and #26, Block B, Oakview Addition, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book B, Page 337,  Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and begin in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Property Address:  710 Windsor Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35903

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for January 30, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Judge Cody Robinson’s Courtroom, Etowah County Courthouse, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Gadsden Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Gadsden Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.  The Gadsden Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Chamberlain Parker, City of Gadsden, at (256)549-4590.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Gadsden Messenger, a newspaper of general circulation in Etowah County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

Dated this the 14th day of December, 2022.

Cassandra Johnson,

Circuit Clerk

Turnbach, Warren, Rice

Lloyd, Frederick & Smith P.C.

200 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

Phone: 256-543-3664

December 16, 23, 30, 2022 and January 6, 2023

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NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

GADSDEN LAND BANK AUTHORITY,

a Public Corporation,

Plaintiff,

v. CIVIL ACTION NO.: CV-2022-00123

CLIFFORD BARFIELD; WORLDWIDE ASSET PURCHASING, LLC; ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA;  CITY OF GADSDEN; that parcel of real property located at 1005 Lancaster Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35903 and having a legal description of: The South 43.33 feet (South 1/3) of Lots Number 24, 25, and 26, in Block Number 1 of Eastview Addition, as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 10-11, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama,  and known as Parcel ID No. 15-01-11-1-000-154.000, PPIN: 30475; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

Defendants. 

TO CLIFFORD BARFIELD; WORLDWIDE ASSET PURCHASING, LLC;  ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF GADSDEN; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on December 1, 2022, the Gadsden Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the record reflects recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

The South 43.33 feet (South 1/3) of Lots Number 24, 25, and 26, in Block Number 1 of Eastview Addition, as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 10-11, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama

Property Address:  1005 Lancaster Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35903

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for February 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Judge William Ogletree’s Courtroom, Etowah County Courthouse, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Gadsden Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Gadsden Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.  The Gadsden Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Chamberlain Parker, City of Gadsden, at (256)549-4590.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Gadsden Messenger, a newspaper of general circulation in Etowah County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

Dated this the 14th  day of December, 2022.

Cassandra Johnson,

Circuit Clerk

Turnbach, Warren, Rice

Lloyd, Frederick & Smith P.C.

200 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

Phone: 256-543-3664

December 16, 23, 30, 2022 and January 6, 2023

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NOTICE OF MINOR NAME CHANGE HEARING

PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY

CASE NO. S-12271

To: THE UNKNOWN FATHER of C.B.G., a minor. Please take note that a petition to change the name of the above named minor child, who was born to Erin Elizabeth Knowles on or about the 18th day of February, 2011, has been filed in said Court. All persons interested may appear at said hearing set for January 30, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., and contest the said Petition if they think proper.

SCOTT W. HASSELL

JUDGE OF PROBATE

November 25,December 2, 9, and 16, 2022      

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-22-900286-GCD

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$5,574.00 U.S. Currency

SCCY CPX-1 9MM Pistol

Serial # 580375

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Taurrean Carderius Lashun Jackson

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE IN-TEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described currency and firearm.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 10th day February 2023.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said property. 

DONE this the 13th day of December 2022

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

December 16, 23, 30, 2022 and January 6, 2023

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITUREACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-22-92-GCD

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$1,786.00 U.S. Currency

Smith & Wesson 637-2 .38 Caliber

Serial # CHC5805

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Domonique Mekhail Sharp

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE IN-TEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described currency and firearm.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 10th day February 2023.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said property. 

DONE this the 13th day of December 2022

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

December 16, 23, 30, 2022 and January 6, 2023

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-22-900322-GCD

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$1,160.00 U.S. Currency

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Jeffery Montez Jackson

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE IN-TEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described currency.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 10th day February 2023.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 13th day of December 2022

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

December 16, 23, 30, 2022 and January 6, 2023

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-22-19-GCD

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

Glock 19 9mm Auto

Serial # BRWY981

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Alric Gabriel Crawford

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE IN-TEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described firearm.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 10th day February 2023.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said firearm. 

DONE this the 13th day of December 2022

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

December 16, 23, 30, 2022 and January 6, 2023            

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LEGAL ZONING NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the City of Gadsden Planning Commission will not hold a public hearing in December due to a lack of agenda.

December 16, 2022

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ORDINANCE NO. O-45-22

Amending Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

WHEREAS, Whereas, the City of Gadsden Police Department has been awarded a grant from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) under the FY 2022 Homeland Security Grant Program, in the amount of $147,187.00, for the acquisition of a technologically and physically enhanced robotic platform that is able to be outfitted with the necessary equipment and appendages to perform operations for the safety of first responders in extremely hazardous conditions as well as be able to perform search and rescue operations remotely; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, that the General Fund Budget adopted by Ordinance No. O-35-22 (Fiscal Year 2023 Budget), is amended by increasing the following accounts: #151-5480-332.00-00 in the amount of $147,187.00; #151-5480-425.70-30 in the amount of $149,670.00; #001-9520-491.90-14 in the amount of $2,483.00; and #151-5480-391.10-00 in the amount of $2,483.00; and by decreasing #001-8500-422.30-40 in the amount of $2,483.00. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Gadsden, Alabama, at an open public meeting held on December 6, 2022.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

December 16, 2022

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RESOLUTION NO. R-331-22

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                       

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

1702 PEACHTREE STREET in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

A tract of land described as beginning at the Northeast Corner of Lot Number (3) and from thence run in a Westerly Direction along the North line of said Lot a distance of 30 feet; thence in a Southerly direction of 150 feet to a point in the South line thereof; thence in an Easterly direction along the South lines of Lots Number (3) and (4) a distance of 40 feet; thence in a Northerly direction, parallel with the dividing lines between Lots Number (3) and (4) a distance of 150 feet to a point in the North line of said Lot Number (4); thence in a Westerly direction along the North line of said lot a distance of 10 feet to the point of beginning; said description embracing the East 30 feet of Lot Number (3) and the West 10 feet of Lot Number (4), in Block Number Three (3) in the Elliott Addition Number (3) to Gadsden, according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “B”, Page 181, Probate Office, Etowah County, and being and lying in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to RENEE LINDSEY UNDERWOOD TAYLOR, 1702 PEACHTREE STREET, GADSDEN, AL. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden, Alabama, at an open public meeting held on December 6, 2022.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk   

December 16, 2022

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed construction proposals will be received by the City Clerk, City of Gadsden, Alabama, at City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Room 411, Gadsden, Alabama until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 10, 2023, for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and service required to complete POLE BARN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, Bid Request No. 3496, located in the City of Gadsden, Alabama. 

Bids submitted prior to the bid opening by mail shall be directed to “City Clerk, P.O. Box 267, Gadsden, Alabama 35902-0267” or in person delivered to the office of the City Clerk, Room 401, City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at the above time and place. Specifications, and Contract Documents are open to the public for inspection at City Hall. Electronic (pdf) Specifications, and Contract Documents may be obtained from the City of Gadsden Engineering Department, Room 301, City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama (phone: (256)-549-4520), immediately for free. All bidders must be registered with the City of Gadsden Engineering Department in order to submit a bid. Bids received from unregistered bidders will be rejected.

The bidder shall file with his bid either a cashier’s check drawn on an Alabama bank, payable to the City of Gadsden, Alabama, or a bid bond executed by a surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in Alabama, in an amount equal to the lesser of five percent (5%) of the bid or ten thousand ($10,000).

The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for the satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond or Bonds in the amount required by Section 39-1-1(a), Code of Alabama 1975, and evidence of insurance as required by the bid documents within ten (10) days after being notified that he has been awarded the contract.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within six (60) days after the actual date of the opening there-of.  The bidder must comply with all requirements of the public works bid law Section 39-2-1 et seq., Code of Alabama 1975.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities and to award the contract to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder. All bidders must comply with requirements of the Contractor’s Licensing Law of the State of Alabama and be certified for the type work on which the proposal is submitted.

Any bidder, whether a resident or non-resident of the State of Alabama, must comply with all applicable provisions of Section 34-8-1, et. seq., Code of Alabama, 1975, including requirements for licensing as a general contractor and the necessity to show evidence of license, be-fore the bid will be considered by the awarding authority.  A current license number must be included on the bid.

Bidders must comply with the President’s Nos. 11246 and 11375 which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bidders must also comply with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of1968, and Section III of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 170lu.

By signing this contract, the contracting parties affirm, for the duration of the agreement, that they will not violate federal immigration law or knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien within the state of Alabama. Furthermore, a con-tracting party found to be in violation of this provision shall be deemed in breach of the agreement and shall be responsible for all damages resulting therefrom.

Bidders must certify that they do not and will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race creed, color, sex, or national origin.  Bidders must also certify they will make facilities handicap accessible to the extent required by law.

THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA

Craig Ford, Mayor

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

December 16, 2022                                                                                                           

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JOBCOMPLETION

Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC hereby gives notice of completion for 2021 (FY 2020) City of Gadsden Community Development Street Resurfacing Project – Gadsden Bid Request No. 3460. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on

December 9, 2022 and ending on December 30, 2022.

All claims should be filed at

Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC

P.O. Box 1890, Gadsden, Alabama, 35902 during this period.

December 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council chambers of Attalla City Hall located at 612 4th Street NW, Attalla, AL 35954. The following items will be considered:

Variance requested and filed by Staci Butts to build two new homes located at 624 Rothrock Avenue, Lots 11 &12, Attalla AL 35954.

Variance requested and filed by Traci Gray, Carrie Rowe and Jessica Berry with House of Glam for a 4 x10 sign located at 608 Gilbert Ferry Road, Attalla, AL 35954.

City of Attalla

P.O. Box 210

612 Fourth Street, NW

Attalla, AL 35954

256-538-9986

December 9 and 16, 2022

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NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that the Contents of the following storage buildings will be sold by Off Campus Storage on December 30, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at 474 George Wallace Drive Gadsden, AL. 35903.

Sheila Gordon  – Unit 21

Sharri Smith  – Unit 123

Don Millican  – Unit 142

Kristen Bothwell Unit 167 and 168

December 16 and 23, 2022

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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 01/14/2023.

2018 Toyota Camry – VIN:  4T1B11HKXJU059340

A&J TOWING LLC

3514 Montrose Ave

Rainbow City, AL. 35906

December 9 and 16, 2022

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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 01/27/2023.

2012 Nissan Altima  – VIN: 1N4AL2AP2CN523195

Thacker Towing

927 5th Ave NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 546-9994

December 9 and 16, 2022

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES

Please take NOTICE that the Kelton Wrecker LLC will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicles:

1998 TOYOTA SIENNA * VIN:  4T3ZF13C5WU059728

2006 FORD EXPLORER – VIN:  1FMEU6 3E96UA44791

2015 HONDA CIVIC – VIN: 19XFB2F8XFE023802

The public auction will be held at Kelton Wrecker LLC located at 1625 Forrest Ave Gadsden AL 35901 at 8:00 AM on 01/21/2023. The seller shall have a right to reject any bid that is unreasonably low and may postpone the public auction until another time and place. In addition, the seller expressly reserves the right to bid and purchase at the public auction.

December 16 and 23, 2022

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES

Please take NOTICE that the Kelton Wrecker LLC will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicles:

2014 FORD ESCAPE – VIN:  1FMCU0F7XEUB38792

The public auction will be held at Kelton Wrecker LLC located at 1625 Forrest Ave Gadsden AL 35901 at 8:00 AM on 01/28/2023. The seller shall have a right to reject any bid that is unreasonably low and may postpone the public auction until another time and place. In addition, the seller expressly reserves the right to bid and purchase at the public auction.

December 16 and 23, 2022

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES

Please take NOTICE that the Kelton Wrecker LLC will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicles:

2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER – VIN:  1G1JH1 2F157129022

The public auction will be held at Kelton Wrecker LLC located at 1625 Forrest Ave Gadsden AL 35901 at 8:00 AM on 01/21/2023. The seller shall have a right to reject any bid that is unreasonably low and may postpone the public auction until another time and place. In addition, the seller expressly reserves the right to bid and purchase at the public auction.

December 16 and 23, 2022

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