Legals for 12/11/2020 – 12/17/2020

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain real estate mortgage executed by Sallico, LLC, to The Exchange Bank of Alabama on the 14th day of September, 2017, recorded as Instrument Number 3456551, in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama; Said Mortgagee, by reason of such default having declared all the indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable, and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and such defaults continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the powers of sale contained in said mortgage, the Mortgagee will sell at public outcry, for cash to the highest and best bidder, in front of the Courthouse door of the Etowah County Courthouse, during the legal hours of sale on December 21, 2020, the following described real property situated in Etowah County, Alabama:

Commence at a “T” post marking the NE corner of the NW 1/4-NE 1/4 in Section 5, T-10-S, R-7-E, thence S 86E44’03” W 150.75’ to a rock corner, thence S37E35’20”W 446.41’ to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence S60E54’08”E 424.34’ to a point on the northwesterly R/W of U.S. Highway #11 (80’ R/W), thence S26E33’06”W 351.00’ along said R/W to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), said point being the point of beginning, thence continue along said R/W the following bearings and distances: Thence S26E33’06”W 104.48’ to a ½” rebar capped (Dowdy), thence S26E34’22”W 279.81’ to a bent ½” rebar, thence S26E34’22”W 65.05’ to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS) in the center of a ditch, thence leaving said R/W and along said center of said ditch the following bearings and distances: Thence N09E58’27”E 72.96 to a ½” rebar capped (CA 497-LS), thence N09E16’57”W 116.66’ to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence N10E48’39”E 22.33’ to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence N10E20’52”W 38.92’ to a bent ½” rebar, thence N37E32’22”W 12.00’ to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence leaving said center of said ditch N29E29’06”E 107.68’ to a ½” rebar capped (Dowdy), thence N30E28’13”E 127.83’ to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence S59E25’52”E 115.50’ to the point of beginning, containing 0.93 acres more or less. Said above property subject to an ingress/egress easement described as follows: Commence at a “T” post marking the NE corner of the NW1/4-NE 1/4 in Section 5, T-10-S, R-7-E, thence S86E44’03”W 150.75’ to a rock corner, thence 376E35’20”W 446.41’ to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence S60E54’08”E 424.34’ to a point on the northwesterly R/W of U.S. Highway #11 (80’ R/W), thence S26E33’06”W 196.10’ along said R/W to a point, said point being the point of beginning of said easement being described as follows: Thence continue along said R/W S26E33’06”W 47.32’ to a point, thence leaving said R/W S61E48’22”W 6.33’ to a point, thence S50E29’10”W 14.49’ to a point, thence S41E33’56”W 22.08’ to a point, thence S36E55’51”W 44.81’ to a point, thence S33E02’36”W 10.36’ to a point, thence S35E26’14”W 11.77’ to a point, thence N59E25’52”W 11.48’ to a point, thence N36E00’19”E 13.12 to a point, thence N36E46’05”E 17.97’ to a point, thence N37E06’04”E 39.65’ to a point, thence N39E39’47”E 34.45 to a point, thence N23E18’18””E 14.09 to a point, thence N04E01’32”W 12.46’ to a point, thence N22E41’22”W 11.79’ to a point, thence N45E32’11”E 17.19’ to a point, thence S59E46’45”E 19.52 to a point, thence S74E18’08”E 8.49’ to a point on the northwesterly R/W of U.S. Highway #11 (80’ R/W) and the end of said easement. Property address: 9454 US Hwy. 11, Attalla, AL 35954; Tax parcel 02-03-05-0-000-002.006 and part of 02-03-05-0-000-002.005 (address and tax parcel for information only and not as part of legal description).

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the above described mortgage, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of the mortgage, and said foreclosure sale will be made subject to any existing Federal Tax Liens and/or special assessments, if any, and all other liens, restrictions or encumbrances on record.

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 person 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 EXCHANGE BANK OF ALABAMA

By: /s/Laura T. Lloyd

TURNBACH, WARREN, RICE, LLOYD,

FREDERICK & SMITH, P.C.

P. O. Box 129/200 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, Alabama 35902-0129

(256) 543-3664

November 27, December 4 and 11, 2020

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated September 27, 2018, executed by Charles Robert Tiffner, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for American Financial Network, Inc., which mortgage was recorded on October 4, 2018, in Instrument No. 3474380, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to Home Point Financial Corporation, 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 January 20, 2021, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

LOTS NUMBER FIVE (5) AND SIX (6) IN BLOCK NUMBER FOUR (4) IN THE FIRST ADDITION TO HALF ACRES, GADSDEN, ALABAMA, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “F”, PAGE 305, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

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

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

The successful bidder must tender 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.

Home Point Financial Corporation

Transferee

Robert J. Wermuth/mgw

Stephens Millirons, P.C.

P.O. Box 307

Huntsville, Alabama  35804

Attorney for Mortgagee

December 4, 11, and 18, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Richard Bates appointed Personal Representative(s) on 10/28/2020 Estate of Wilborn Bates 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

November 27, December 4 and 11, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Kathy N. Skipper appointed Personal Representative(s) on 10/26/2020 Estate of Joseph E. Skipper 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

November 27, December 4 and 11, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Martha Chapman Aldridge and James David Chapman was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 10/13/2020 Estate of Sarah V. Chapman, 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

November 27, December 4 and 11, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Catherine Marie Grogan appointed Personal Representatives on 10/26/2020 Estate of Lyman M. Grogan 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 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

John Deforest Watson, III appointed Personal Representatives on 10/29/2020 Estate of John Deforest Watson, Jr. 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 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Elaine Dodd Hopper, Glenda Dodd Fuhrman and Kay Dodd Nemchik appointed Personal Representatives on 11/05/2020 Estate of Ethel Clayton Dodd 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 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

James R. Warren, Jr. appointed Personal Representatives on 10/22/2020 Estate of James R. Warren 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 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Sonya Bobo, was appointed Personal Representative(s) on 10/22/2020 Estate of Randy Keith Bobo, 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 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

William Allen Dorrough, was appointed Personal Representative(s) on 10/23/2020 Estate of Lisa Ann Dorrough, 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 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Karen Rebecca Nordgren appointed Personal Representatives on 11/13/2020 Estate of Walter Anderson Sivils 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 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Tracy Klepsig appointed Personal Representatives on 11/02/2020 Estate of John Keith Klepsig 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 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Patricia Smith appointed Personal Representatives on 11/05/2020 Estate of Martha Delois Clark 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 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Tonya Brown appointed Personal Representatives on 11/05/2020 Estate of Christa Marks 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 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Cary Leon Hendrix appointed Personal Representatives on 11/23/2020 Estate of David Hendrix 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 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Sharlet Snider was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 10/27/2020 Estate of Jeffery Wayne Snider, 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 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Theresa Miller was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/05/2020 Estate of Harold Dean Woody, 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 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Thomas Isaiah Cylar and Anthony Eugene Cylar was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 10/19/2020 Estate of Emma Cylar, 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 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

James Milton Copeland was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/17/2020 Estate of Gina Marette Copeland, 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 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Terry R. Amberson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 10/19/2020 Estate of Janie Amberson, 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 4, 11 and 18, 2020     

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FILE CLAIMS

Martha Ann Griffith Lavender appointed Personal Representative on 11/10/2020 Estate of Evia Zell Griffith 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 11, 18 and 25, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Kane Kulas appointed Personal Representative on 11/12/2020 Estate of Kathy Kulas 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 11, 18 and 25, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Brady Gaige Simmons appointed Personal Representative on 11/12/2020 Estate of George Simmons, Jr. 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 11, 18 and 25, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Jerry Paul Tinsley appointed Personal Representative on 11/13/2020 Estate of Charles Aubrey Tinsley 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 11, 18 and 25, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Karen Stewart appointed Personal Representative on 11/10/2020 Estate of Wallace A. Stewart, Jr. 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 11, 18 and 25, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Janice M. Rudder appointed Personal Representative on 11/17/2020 Estate of Thomas Nolan Ingram 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 11, 18 and 25, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Joni M. Kimbril appointed Personal Representative on 11/17/2020 Estate of Donna Rose Ezekiel 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 11, 18 and 25, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Ralph Jackson Plemons, Jr. appointed Personal Representative on 10/29/2020 Estate of Annie Sue Plemons 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 11, 18 and 25, 2020

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FILE CLAIMS

Jimmy Livingston, was appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/10/2020 Estate of Jeanette Thompson, 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 11, 18 and 25, 2020

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

In Re:  The Estate of Kenneth H. Allen, Deceased

Case No. S11147

TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 22nd date of October, 2020 to ETHAN H. ALLEN as Personal Representative of the Estate of KENNETH H. ALLEN, Deceased, by the Honorable Scott W. Hassell,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. 

/s/ Ethan H. Allen

Personal Representative

Shannon Mitchell

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 753

Boaz, AL. 35957

256-593-7130

December 4, 11 and 18 2020

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NOTICE OF SUMMONS

TO:  CHRISTOPHER N. THOMPSON:

You are hereby notified that a Complaint for Specific Performance to land has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama in Civil Action Number: 31-CV-2020-900638.00.

You must file with the Clerk of Court, and serve upon the Plaintiff’s attorney, Jack Floyd, an answer to the Complaint within 30 days after the last publication of this notice, or default judgment will be entered against you.

Dated this the 30 day of November, 2020.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Jack Floyd

Attorney for Plaintiff

808 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

256-547-6328

December 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2020

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  THE ESTATE OF CARY NEAL HUNT, DECEASED

CASE NO:  S-1117

Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Jacob A. Millican, Esq., Personal Representative on the 16th day of October, 2020, by the Honorable Scott Hassell, Judge of Probate Court Etowah County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

December 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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BID INVITATION

Big Wills Water Authority in Attalla, Al taking sealed bids for 2007 GMC 4×4 Duramax. 258k miles. Bids will be taken until December 15, 2020. Turn in bids at the office at 7191 Duck Springs Rd. Any questions, call office at 256-538-7950.

November 20, 27, December 4 and 11, 2020

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

PROJECT:  STOWER’S HILL WALKING TRACK

Project No. M-017

OWNER:   The City of Attalla, Alabama

Separate sealed bids for the construction of the Stower’s Hill Walking Track will be received by The City of Attalla at the city hall of Attalla at 612 4th Street NW, Attalla, AL, 35954 until 10:00 A.M. CDST on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in the Council Chambers and then at said place publicly opened and read aloud. The project will consist of constructing a walking track at the park at Stower’s Hill.

The Contract Documents may be examined at the Attalla City Hall or copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from The City of Attalla Engineering Department (256) 538-9986, upon receipt of a non-refundable fee of $25.00 (cash or check) for each set.  Upon request, documents will be shipped with all shipping and handling charges collect.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids, and to award the contract to the best and most responsible bidder.  All bidders must comply with requirements of the Contractor’s Licensing Law of the State of Alabama and be certified for the type of work on which the proposal is submitted.  Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instruction to Bidders.

All Bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Engineer; the Bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying the license number on the outside of the envelope in which the Proposal is delivered.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

THE CITY OF ATTALLA

Larry Means     

Mayor

December 4, 11 and 18, 2020

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF SHEBLY COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF:  HALE ERYKE

CASE NO.: 

JU-2011-000408.08

PETITIONER:  SHELBY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

RESPONDENT PARENTS:  MOTHER: AZZURE LESHONDA HALE; FATHER:  IS UNKNOWN; AND IS OTHERWISE UNKNOWN, AND ANY OTHER PERSON CLAIMING A PARENTAL INTEREST IN, FOR, OR TO THE SAID CHILD

NOTICE TO THE ABOVE-NAMES RESPONDENTS:

A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights has been filed by the named Petitioner regarding Eryke Janae Hale in the District Court of Shelby County, Alabama, Juvenile Division.

It having been made known to the Court that the identity and whereabouts of any presumed, legal, acknowledge or adjudicated father of the above named minor child, and/or any other Unknown or Putative Father of said child, and/or any person claiming a parental right in, for or to said child, are unknown to the Petitioner and cannot be determined with reasonable diligence by the Petitioner, and the Court having considered all of the foregoing, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED:  That a hearing on the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights is hereby set on the 6th day of January, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in the District Court of Shelby County, Alabama, Juvenile Division, Shelby County Courthouse, Courtroom 1#A, at Columbiana, Alabama.  Any person claiming an interest in, to or for said minor child must file an answer to said Petition within fourteen (14) days of perfection of service by publication with the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Shelby County, Alabama. 

It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that a copy of this Order be published in the Shelby County Reporter, a newspaper of general circulation in Shelby County, Alabama and a newspaper of general circulation in the county of the last known residence of a parent, for four (4) consecutive weeks so as to give due notice of said hearing and service of the Summons and Petition to the parents, Azzure LeShonda Hale, and ANY UNKNOWN FATHER, and/or any person claiming a parental right in, for or to said child.

DONE this 16th day of November, 2020.

James R. Kramer

Juvenile Judge

November 20, 27, December 4 and 11, 2020

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF MINOR’S NAME

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN Re the Name Change of Azia Salem, a minor

Case No.:  S-11124

NOTICE TO: Any person claiming to be the father of Azia Salem, born in Jefferson County, Alabama on March 2, 2017, to Mary Ragan Whisenant

Please take notice that a Petition For Change or Minor’s Name been filed in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama by Kelly Whisenant and that the Hearing us set on the 20th day of January, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

Please be advised that if you intend to contest this petition you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein with counsel for said Petitioners whose address is shown below and with the Clerk of said Probate Court, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

This the 18th day of November 2020.

Scott W. Hassell

Probate Judge

Attorney for Petitioners:

Jason Knowles

Knowles & Knowles, LLC

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

November 20, 27, December 4 and 11, 2020                        

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ADOPTION NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF:

THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD BORN TO:  CHERIKA LATESE WOODS

A Petition for the Adoption of a child born to Cherika Latese Woods, is set to be heard on the 20th day of January, 2021, at 10:30 a.m.

Minor Child’s birth date is the 4th day of May, 2009.

Should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein with Richard Rhea, Esq. Whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

Done this the 18th day of November, 2020.

Scott W. Hassell

Richard A. Rhea

Rhea Boyd & Rhea

930 Forrest Avenue

Gadsden, AL. 35901

Phone (256)547-6801

Fax (256)549-0271

Email:  rarhea@rhealaw.com

November 20, 27, December 4 and 11, 2020

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ADOPTION

NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF:

THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD BORN TO:  CHERIKA LATESE WOODS

A Petition for the Adoption of a child born to Cherika Latese Woods, is set to be heard on the 20th day of January, 2021, at 10:30 a.m.

Minor Child’s birth date is the 12th day of July, 2007. 

Should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein with Richard Rhea, Esq. Whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

Done this the 18th day of November, 2020.

Scott W. Hassell

Richard A. Rhea

Rhea Boyd & Rhea

930 Forrest Avenue

Gadsden, AL. 35901

Phone (256)547-6801

Fax (256)549-0271

Email:  rarhea@rhealaw.com

November 20, 27, December 4 and 11, 2020

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:

B. S. J., a minor child

CASE NO.: JU-19-249.02

L. G. J., a minor child

CASE NO.: JU-19-250.02

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

PETITIONER: ETOWAH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

NOTICE TO: TIMOTHY CHAMBERS; CHRIS ADAMS; and ANY UNKNOWN OR UNNAMED FATHER

You are hereby given notice that a Petition has been filed by the Etowah County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights be terminated with regard to B. S. J., a minor child born to Meagon Johnson on June 13, 2018, and L. G. J., a minor child born to Meagon Johnson on October 2, 2016.  You are hereby given notice that you are required to file an Answer with the Clerk of the Etowah County Juvenile Court and with the Petitioner’s attorney, Laura T. Lloyd, 200 Chestnut Street, Gadsden, AL, 35901, within fourteen (14) days from the date of last publication of this notice or a judgment by default may be entered against you.  You are further notified of your right to have an attorney to represent you, and if you cannot afford to hire an attorney, one will be appointed by the Court to represent you in this proceeding.  A hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. on January 7, 2021, before Hon. Joe Nabors at the Etowah County Judicial Building in Gadsden, Alabama.  You may appear at the hearing and contest the Petition if you choose.

Dated this 20th day of November, 2020.

Cassandra Johnson

DISTRICT / JUVENILE CLERK

Laura T. Lloyd

Attorney for the Etowah County Department of Human Resources

P.O. Box 129 / 200 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, Alabama  35902

November 27, December 4, 11, and 18, 2020

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PUBLICATION NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

SARAH CALHOUN STEVENSON, Plaintiff

Case No.: DR-2010-377.02

BRIAN COMER MITCHELL, Defendant

Publication Notice

Brian Comer Mitchell, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Gerry Rhea Calhoun and Sarah Calhoun Stevenson’s Joint Petition for Modification regarding the minor child E.V.M and other relief requested by them, within thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication of this notice, or therefore a judgment by default and/or order of the court may be rendered against Brian Comer Mitchell in Case No: DR-210-377.02 in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama.  The answer must be filed with the Etowah County Circuit Clerk, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL. 35901 or with the Intervenor’s Attorney, Chad Kilgore, P.O. Box 566, Gadsden, AL. 35902

Dated this day December 4, 2020

Cassandra Johnson, Clerk

Etowah County Circuit Court

Chad Kilgore, Attorney for Intervenor

P.O. Box 566

Gadsden, AL. 35902

256-504-0161

December 11, 18, 25, 2020 and January 1, 2021

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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 1/08/2020

2006 Toyota Tacoma – VIN: 3TMJU62N36M010953

Tonya Brown

4070 Gilberts Ferry Road

Ohatchee, AL 36271

(256) 490-5110

December 4 and 11, 2020

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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 1/15/2020.

2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX – VIN: 2G2WP5 52081108474

Keisha Dean

1511 McKinley St

Gadsden, AL 35904

(256) 399-2568

December 11 and 18, 2020

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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 1/15/2020.

2017 NISSAN ALTIMA – VIN: 1N4AL3AP8HC249137

2007 FORD FOCUS – VIN: 1FAFP34N87W296962

2007 FORD FREESTYLE – VIN: 1FMDK02127GA16652

Thacker Towing

927 5th Avenue NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 546-9994

December 11 and 18, 2020

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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 1/15/2020.

2017 NISSAN SENTRA – VIN: 3N1AB7AP1HY380182

2010 JEEP WRANGLER – VIN: 1J4BZ3 H11AL143210

Tommy Tow’s

1912 3rd St SW

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 490-3715

December 11 and 18, 2020

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