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Legals for 12/23/2022 – 12/29/2022

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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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated April 30, 2021, executed by Kevin R. Castleberry, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Quicken Loans, LLC, which mortgage was recorded on May 5, 2021, in Instrument Number 3520338, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, 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 December 13, 2022, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Land situated in the County of Etowah in the State of AL

The following described Real Estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Number Four (4), Block Three (3), Leigh Alan Subdivision, according to the Map or Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book “H”, Page 108, Probate Office, Etowah County, lying and being in Southside, Etowah County, Alabama.

By Deed from Robert E. McCary and Theresa L. McCary to Kevin R. Castleberry and R. Berniece Castleberry dated July 27, 2007 and recorded July 31, 2007 in Instrument Number 3276086

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 a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Stephens Millirons, P.C. at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon on the second business day following the sale at the law firm of Stephens Millirons, P.C. at 120 Seven Cedars Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35802. Stephens Millirons, P.C. 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

The sale provided for hereinabove was postponed on the 13th day of December, 2022, by public announcement being made at the Main entrance to the Etowah County Courthouse at Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale.  Said foreclosure sale shall be held on the 18th day of January, 2023, at the Main entrance to the Etowah County Courthouse at Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale.

Robert J. Wermuth/jmm

Stephens Millirons, P.C.

P.O. Box 307

Huntsville, Alabama 35804

Attorney for Mortgagee

December 23, 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

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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FILE CLAIMS

Martin 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 23, 30, 2022 and January 6, 2023

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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 23, 30, 2022 and January 6, 2023

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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 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 BY PUBLICATION

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 BYPUBLICATION

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 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 INTEREST 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-22-92-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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ORDINANCE NO. O-46-22

Rezoning 1120 & 1130 Goodyear Avenue

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, that the Official Zoning Map of the City of Gadsden adopted by Ordinance No. O-02-82, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zoning classification district for the following described properties from R-2, Multiple-Family Residence District to O-1, Office District:

Tract One: Lots 52, 53, Parcel 2, according to the Survey of River View Estates, dated October 25, 1944, and recorded in Plat Book “C,” Pages 402 and 403, of the record of maps in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, and being more particularly described as follows:  Begin at the Northwest corner of said Lot 53 and run southerly along the west line of said lot for 376 feet to the centerline of an Alabama Power Company easement; thence deflect an angle of 66°53’ left and run southeasterly along said centerline of said easement for 163.14 feet to a point, which is 50 feet east of the west line of said Lot 52 for 433 feet to a point on the easement line of the Coosa River; thence run westerly along the easement line of the Coosa Ricer a chord distance of 150.16 to the point of beginning.

Tract Two:  Lots 54, 55, 56, Parcel 2 according to the Survey of River View Estates, dated October 25, 1944, and recorded in Plat Book “C,” Pages 402 and 403, of the record of maps in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden, Alabama at a meeting held on December 13, 2022.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

December 23, 2022

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ORDINANCE NO. O-47-22

Amending Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, that Ordinance No. O-35-22 (Fiscal Year 2023 Budget) is further amended by transferring $407,753.00 from the general fund unassigned fund balance into account #001-9500-419.70-35 (Capital/System Software). The funds will be used to pay for the Amendment to the agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. authorized by Resolution No. R-342-22. Adopted by the City Council of Gads-den, Alabama at an open public meeting held on December 13, 2022.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

December 23, 2022

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ORDINANCENO. O-48-22

Amending City Code Sections 82-1 and 82-3

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALA-BAMA, as follows:

Section 1. Section 82-1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gadsden is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 82-1. – Time and Place of Holding Court   

The municipal court shall hold court on each Tuesday and Thursday or at such other time and place as the City Council may determine.

Section 2. Section 82-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gadsden is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 82-3. – Compensation of Municipal Judges

(a) The compensation of a judge of the municipal court is hereby fixed at $1,000.00 per week for performance of lawful duties and responsibilities of municipal judge.

(b) In the event more than one judge presides over a weekly court session, the judges shall receive as compensation an appropriate proportional share of the compensation provided in paragraph (a) above.

(c) The total compensation for all judges shall not exceed $52,000.00 in any one fiscal year. It shall be the duty of the presiding judge to review the payment records each month and to assure that the yearly total does not exceed that amount.

(d) The clerk of the municipal court shall maintain a record of the sessions of court and hours worked by each judge every month, and shall submit a report to the finance department for payment of this compensation. She shall also provide to the presiding judge each month a report of the compensation paid to the judges for the preceding month and for the year to date.

(e) Any general increase in compensation after September 30, 2023, of all or substantially all municipal employees shall be applied proportionately to the hourly rate and to the maxi-mum total compensation for all municipal court judges. The finance department shall calculate the proportional increase and see that increase is paid to the judges.

Section 3. 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 juris-diction, 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 4. The provisions of this ordinance repeal any prior ordinance or provision of the Gadsden City Code to the extent of any conflict.

Section5.  This ordinance shall become effective on December 13, 2022.

Adopted this ordinance at an open public meeting held on December 13, 2022.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

December 23, 2022

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RESOLUTION NO. R-343-22

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                       

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

408 AVALON LANE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot No.12, in Block “H”, in Oakleigh Estates Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “G”, Page 55, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. Subject to easements or restrictions of record.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to ROBERT P. PRICE, JR. and DOROTHY E. PRICE, 408 AVALON LANE, GADS-DEN, AL. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADS-DEN, 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 13, 2022

Iva Nelson, City Clerk   

December 23, 2022

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RESOLUTION NO. R-344-22

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                       

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that the property or condition located at 1138 GOODYEAR AVENUE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: 

COM NW COR LT 51 PARCEL 2 RIVER VIEW EST PLAT C-402 TH E 60S TH SW 780S TO POB TH E 40 TH SW 321.56 TO NE ROW OF GOODYEAR AVE TH NW 205.08 ALONG ROW TH NE 189.49 TH E 43.8 TH NE 148.76 TH SW 91.84 TO POB BEING PT LTS 51-53 PAR-CEL 2 RIVER VIEW EST PLAT C-402 GADSDEN 12-12-6

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to THOMAS S ELMORE & WF. GRETCHEN O. HOWARD, 1138 GOODYEAR AVENUE, GADSDEN, AL. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

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

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

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden, Alabama, at a meeting held on December 13, 2022.                                    

Iva Nelson, City Clerk            

December 23, 2022 

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RESOLUTION NO. R-345-22

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                       

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

3320 MADISON AVENUE in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly de-scribed as:

Lot Number Eleven (11) in Block Number Five (5) in the Homewood Addition according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 218, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, subject to any Easement and Restrictions of record, and being one in the same property described in that certain mortgage foreclosure deed recorded in Book “1864”, Page 193, in the Probate office of 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 MADILLE PROPERTIES, LLC, 111 S. 10TH STREET, GADSDEN, AL, 3320 MADI-SON AVENUE, 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 13, 2022.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk   

December 23, 2022

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RESOLUTION NO. R-346-22

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                       

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

2810 RAILROAD AVENUE in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly de-scribed as:

Lot Number One Hundred Fourteen (114) in the Shahan and Walshe Central Alabama City Addition according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “B”, Pages 184 and 185, Probate Office, and lying and being in Gadsden (formerly Alabama City), 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 NICHOLE JACKSON CLARK, ROBERT JEAN RANSAW, SR. and ROBERT JEAN RANSAW, JR., 7340 RICH-MOND ROAD, OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH, 2810 RAIL-ROAD AVE, GADSDEN, AL, ELISTER RAN-SAW and NICHOLE JACKSON CLARK, 7340 RICHMOND ROAD, OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH. 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 13, 2022.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk   

December 23, 2022         

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JOB COMPLETION

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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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 SmithUnit 123

Don Millican –  Unit 142

Kristen Bothwell – Unit 167 and 168

December 16 and 23, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICE

The following units will be auctioned or otherwise disposed of on January 3, 2023, beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the premises of 77 Storage located at 2800 Forestdale Road, Southside, Al. 35907.

Christopher Brett Vinson – Unit A23

77 Storage

2800 Forestdale Road

Southside, AL 35907

December 23 and 30, 2022

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONEDVEHICLES

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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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle(s) on 02/24/2023.

2002 Pontiac Bonneville – VIN: 1G2HY54K 324132349

1998 Ford Escort  – VIN: 1FAFP13P0WW127816

2004 Mitsubishi Galant  – VIN: 4A3AB36F04E139255

2013 Hyundai Elantra  – VIN: KMHDH6AE0DU000159

Thacker Towing

927 5th Ave NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 564-9994

December 23 and 30, 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 02/17/2023.

2012 Kawasaki EX250  – VIN: JKAEXMJ10CDAB5152

2015 Hyundai Sonata  – VIN: 5NPE24AF XFH008340

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser  – VIN: 3A8FY48 B68T243576

Thacker Towing

927 5th Ave NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 564-9994

December 23 and 30, 2022

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