Legals for 3/25/2022 – 3/31/2022

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FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that mortgage dated August 16, 2013, in favor of Peoples Independent Bank, a corporation, and executed by FarmTown, Inc., a corporation, Mark Andrew Blackwell and Candi Blackwell, husband and wife, which mortgage is recorded August 20, 2013, as Instrument Number 3390394, AND ALSO, Notice of Additional Advance recorded November 3, 2016, as Instrument Number 3442206, all in the probate records of Etowah County, Alabama, the mortgagee has elected to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said mortgage and advance to be due and payable as provided in said mortgage and advance, and notice is hereby given that pursuant to the law and power of sale contained in said mortgage and advance, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the front doors of the Etowah County Courthouse at Gadsden, Alabama, at the legal hours of sale, on March 30, 2022, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Parcel One: The Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) in Section Eleven (11), Township Ten (10) South, Range Seven (7) East of Huntsville Meridian, in Etowah County, Alabama, SAVE AND EXCEPT all the minerals, mineral and mining rights, privileges and interest in under and upon the same.

Parcel Two: All those portions of the East Half (E 1/2) of the West (W 1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) in Section Eleven (11), Township Ten (10) South, Range Seven (7) East of Huntsville Meridian in Etowah County, Alabama lying Southeast of Tabor Road subject to public roads as now located over, through or across the same and subject to the rights of the Alabama Power Company as described in instrument recorded in Book 319, Page 367, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Parcel Three: The Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) in Section Eleven (11), Township Ten (10) South, Range Seven (7) East of Huntsville Meridian in Etowah County, Alabama. SAVE AND EXCEPT all those portions thereof lying Northwest of the New Tabor Highway, otherwise known as Project No. S-252 (4), and SAVE AND EXCEPT a tract or parcel of land described as beginning at a point in the West line of said SW1/4 of the NE1/4 which is 212 feet Southerly, measured along said West line, from the Northwest corner thereof and from thence run in an Easterly direction parallel with the North line of said forty a distance of 294 feet to a point; thence run in a Southerly direction parallel with the West line of said forty a distance of 294 feet to a point; thence run in a Westerly direction parallel with the North line of said forty a distance of 294 feet to a point in the West line thereof: thence run in a Northerly direction and along said West line a distance of 294 feet to the point of beginning, and embracing that certain tract conveyed by J.D. Graves and wife, Eliza A. Graves to W.L. Watson and W.E. Smith by deed dated 15th July, 1898 and recorded in Book “Y” Page 385 in the Probate Office od Etowah County, Alabama. (ccl /44148FarmTown)

Said sale is being made for the purpose of applying the proceeds to the debt secured by the mortgage and the expenses of foreclosure.  The auctioneer will give to the purchaser an Auctioneer’s deed subject to ad valorem taxes due October 1, 2022, subject to any and all statutory rights of redemption, previous mortgages, if any, all easements, encroachments, unrecorded leases, if any, any rights of way for road, or otherwise, utilities, title to all minerals and all restrictions and covenants of record.

JONES & CAMERON LLC

ATTORNEY AND AUCTIONEER

P. O. BOX 940

GUNTERSVILLE, AL   35976

March 11, 18 and 25, 2022

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated May 16, 2016, executed by Kenneth D Hayes and Katherine M Hayes, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Renasant Bank, which mortgage was recorded on May 17, 2016, in Instrument Number 3434191, and modified by that certain Loan Modification agreement recorded on September 11, 2019 in Instrument Number 3490375, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to Renasant Bank, 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 April 26, 2022, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Number Fifteen (15) in Windy Hills Subdivision, according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “H”, Page 135, Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Rainbow City, 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.

Renasant BankTransferee

Robert J. Wermuth/mgw

Stephens Millirons, P.C.

P.O. Box 307

Huntsville, Alabama  35804

Attorney for Mortgagee

March 11, 18 and 25, 2022

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage and security agreement executed by MARK EDWARD PATTON, a single man, on the 22nd day of October 2009, to VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., as recorded in Instrument Number 3324164 in the office of the Probate Judge of Etowah County, Alabama; VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., as Mortgagee, by reason of such default having declared all of the indebtedness secured by said mortgage and security agreement due and payable and such default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and security agreement, and as authorized by Section 7-9A-604(a)(2) of the Code of Alabama of 1975 as amended, VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., as Mortgagee, will sell at public outcry, for cash to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door, in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on April 14, 2022, the following described real and personal property situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

The E 1/2 of the E 1/2 of the W 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 in Section 34, Township 11 South, Range 4 East of Huntsville Meridian in Etowah County, Alabama.

INCLUDING a security interest in one (1) 2009 CMH Norris manufactured home, Serial No. NO2020110TNAB;

together with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging and all fixtures now attached to and used in connection with the premises herein described.

This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions reflected in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the office of the Judge of Probate of the county where the above-described property is situated.  This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.

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

Said sale will be made subject to any existing Federal Tax Lien, if any, and/or Special Assessments, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the subject property.

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 said mortgage. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation; contact Margery Oglesby at the phone number shown below prior to attending the sale.

Robin E. Pate

Attorney for Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc.

ROSEN HARWOOD, P.A.

2200 Jack Warner Pkwy Ste 200

P.O. Box 2727

Tuscaloosa, AL 35403

(205) 344-5000

March 11, 18, and 25, 2022

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Barbara S. Pardue, an unmarried woman, to The Exchange Bank of Alabama on the 13th day of February, 2008, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #: 3289176,  in the office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and the undersigned, by reason of such default, having declared the entire remaining indebtedness secured by said mortgage to be immediately due and payable, and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given, that acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Dana L. Rice, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the Courthouse door in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 11th day of April, 2022, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Number Fourteen (14) of the Guy Lee Lake Estates First Addition as shown by map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book I, Page 137, 138 and 139, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.  Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.  Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process.  An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process.

The Exchange Bank of Alabama

By: Dana L. Rice, Its Attorney

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

P. O. Box 129

Gadsden, AL  35902 

March 18, 25 and April 1, 2022

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF Alabama, COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Dayton Parrish A Single Man,  to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, its successors and assigns dated April 2, 2002; said mortgage being recorded on April 10, 2002, as Instrument No. M-2002-1687 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to LoanCare, LLC in Instrument 3498529 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, LoanCare, LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 27th day of April, 2022 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

That certain parcel of land with all the buildings and improvements thereon, being designated as Lot Number 11, Parcel No. 7, as shown on map of property of Cone Mills Corporation, Dwight Division recorded in Plat Book “F”, pages 51-65, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

Said property is commonly known as 6 North 28th Street, Gadsden, AL 35904.

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.

LOANCARE, LLC

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. 9206119

www.foreclosurehotline.net

March 25, April 1 and 8, 2022

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Audy J. Irvine Husband Amy M. Irvine Wife  to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Transland Financial Services, Inc., its successors and assigns dated January 30, 2004; said mortgage being recorded on February 4, 2004, as Instrument No. M-2004-0466 in and re-recorded as Instrument No. MISC-2005-2052 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as indenture trustee, for the NRPL Trust 2019-3 Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2019-3 in Instrument 3513607 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as indenture trustee, for the NRPL Trust 2019-3 Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2019-3, 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 27th day of April, 2022 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 IN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA AND RUN S87’41’26’E, ALONG THE NORTH LINE THEREOF A DISTANCE OF 663.18 FEET; THENCE RUN S37’02’00’W A DISTANCE OF 636.09 FEET; THENCE RUN N58’30’00’W, A DISTANCE OF 403.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S23’33’04’W,  A DISTANCE OF 263.22 FEET TO AN EXISTING 1/2’ ANGLE IRON; THENCE N40’56’00’W, A DISTANCE OF 208.56 FEET TO AN EXISTING STEEL ROD; THENCE N23’33’04’E, A DISTANCE OF 199.66 FEET TO AN EXISTING 1 1/2’ OPEN TOP PIPE; THENCE S58’30’00’E, A DISTANCE OF 190.04 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PROPERTY BEING A PORTION OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 IN SECTION 26, T-13-S, R-5-E, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA AND CONTAINING 1.00 ACRE, MORE OR LESS.

ALSO, A 30 FOOT WIDE INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND IS DESCRIBED BY THE CENTERLINE AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT AN EXISTING  1/2’ ANGLE IRON AT THE SOUTHERNMOST CORNER OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND AND  RUN N40’56’60’W, ALONG THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND A DISTANCE OF 191.93 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID EASEMENT CENTERLINE; THENCE RUN S23’33’04’W, ALONG SAID EASEMENT CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 429.84 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF BABE JACKSON DRIVE AND POINT OF ENDING.

Also including a Manufactured Home described as follows: 2003 Quality series, LQ-601, Serial Number DSLAL43925AB

Said property is commonly known as 1267 Babe Jackson Drive, Rainbow City, AL 35906.

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.

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR THE NRPL TRUST 2019-3 MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2019-3

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. 960217

www.foreclosurehotline.net

March 25, April 1 and 8, 2022

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Patrick Mashburn, single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC DBA Veterans United Home Loans, its successors and assigns, on January 24, 2017, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, on January 25, 2017 Freedom Mortgage Corporation, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse, at the County Courthouse door in the Gadsden, Alabama, on May 11, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Beginning at the intersection of Leeth Gap Road and Roy Whitt Road; thence West along the North margin of the Roy Whitt Road 335 feet, more or less, to a point; thence North 365 feet, more or less, to the creek; thence Easterly along the

meanderings of said creek to a point where the creek intersects with Leeth Gap Road; thence Southerly along the West margin of Leeth Gap Road to the point of beginning, and containing 2 acres, more or less, and lying and being in the Southwest Fourth of the Southwest Fourth of Section Two (2), Township Ten (10)

South, Range Five (5) East, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon.

Being a part of that certain property as recorded in Deed Book 6-I, page 368, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

This Property will be sold on as “as is, where is” basis, without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.  Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender certified funds by noon the next business day to Law Office of Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C..  Certified funds must be in the form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, or bank official check payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.. Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the Mortgagee/Transferee shall not be liable to the purchase for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid amount, if paid. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit is purchase price against the expenses of sale and indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Freedom Mortgage Corporation (“Transferee”)

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.

244 Inverness Center Drive

Birmingham, AL 35242

Phone: (801) 355-2886

March 25, April 1 and 8, 2022

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Carlton D Baise And Arkala  R Baise Husband And Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Wachovia Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns dated May 25, 2007; said mortgage being recorded on May 29, 2007, as Instrument No. 3272000 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for LB-Cabana Series IV Trust in Instrument 3525660 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, LB-Cabana Series IV Trust, 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 27th day of April, 2022 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

LOT NUMBER (5) IN BLOCK NUMBER THREE (3) IN E. T. COX EAST BROAD STREET SECOND ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “C”, PAGE 199, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA, AND LYING AND BEING IN GADSDEN, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

Said property is commonly known as 308 Herzberg Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903.

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.

LB-CABANA SERIES IV TRUST

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. 21-02222AL

www.foreclosurehotline.net

March 25, April 1 and 8, 2022

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jimmy E Adair And Tina Adair Husband And Wife to BBVA USA dated June 11, 2019; said mortgage being recorded on June 13, 2019, as Instrument No. 3485661 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to BBVA USA, 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 25th day of May, 2022 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot 16 in Block 1 of Crestview Land Company’s Addition to Gadsden, Alabama, as recorded in Plat Book “D”, Page 144-145, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Said property is commonly known as 615 Crestview Dr, Gadsden, AL 35903.

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

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. 22-02748AL

www.foreclosurehotline.net

March 25, April 1 and 8, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

George W. Walker, III was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/20/2022 Estate of Stella B. Stivender, 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

March 11, 18 and 25, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Shelley Fain Thomas was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/21/2022 Estate of Cody Lee Fain, 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

March 11, 18 and 25, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Linda M. Luther was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/19/2022 Estate of Gary Lee Luther, 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

March 11, 18 and 25, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Beverly Bugg Phillips was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/19/2022 Estate of Marlyn S. Bugg, 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

March 11, 18 and 25, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Bobby Cooper and Terry Cooper was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/19/2022 Estate of Robert Neil Cooper, 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

March 11, 18 and 25, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Tonya Lakay Leak was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/13/2022 Estate of Kay Frances Walker, 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

March 11, 18 and 25, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Judi Lent Loveman was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/12/2022 Estate of E. Barry Loveman, 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

March 11, 18 and 25, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Nathaniel Horn was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/12/2022 Estate of Richard Lee Horn, Jr., deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 11, 18 and 25, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Pamela Vice Hutchison was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/07/2022 Estate of Anita Lowe Mobley, 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

March 11, 18 and 25, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Terry Silvey was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/07/2022 Estate of William Velma Silvey, Jr., deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 11, 18 and 25, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Cynthia Pesnell Anderman was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/08/2022 Estate of Jean Daniel Pesnell, 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

March 18, 25 and April 1, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Linda Dover Jones appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/07/2022 over the Estate of Clarence Douglas Dover 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

March 18, 25 and April 1, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Jeffery Keener appointed Personal Representatives on 03/09/2022 over the Estate of Terry Keener 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

March 18, 25 and April 1, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Michael Shane Green was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/08/2022 Estate of Sharon Maske Green, 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

March 18, 25 and April 1, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Alentheia Renae Brown was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/08/2022 Estate of Dorothy 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

March 18, 25 and April 1, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Alentheia Renae Brown was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/08/2022 Estate of Prince 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

March 18, 25 and April 1, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Gary McClendon was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/08/2022 Estate of Nancy Jo Wiley, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 18, 25 and April 1, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Amy Teague was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/04/2022 Estate of Vickie Lemons, 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

March 18, 25 and April 1, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Ronald Bruce Studdard, Michael Craig Studdard, Pamela Elizabeth Studdard Prestidge, and Constance LeAnn Studdard Leal was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/03/2022 Estate of Delois Ann Roden Studdard Parker, 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

March 18, 25 and April 1, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Billy Herbert Phipps, Jr. appointed Personal Representatives on 02/28/2022 over the Estate of William Duane Phipps 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

March 18, 25 and April 1, 2022

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

THE ESTATE OF:  ROBERT GLENN LANKFORD

DECEASED

CASE NO. S-11846

Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of March, 2022, Letters Testamentary on the Estate of ROBERT GLEN LANKFORD, deceased, were issued to SUE B. LANKFORD by Probate Judge of Etowah County, Alabama.  All persons having claims against the estate must file itemized and verified statements of such claims in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, within six (6) months after the granting of Letters Testamentary of the claims will be barred.

This is the 9th day of March 2022

Philip E. Miles

Attorney for Petitioner/Personal Representative

March 18, 25 and April 1, 2022

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NOTICE OF ESTATE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH TURNER, DECEASED

CASE NO; S-11884

A Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of ELIZABETH TURNER, Deceased, having been submitted to the Honorable Scott W. Hassell, Judge of Probate, by Petitioner, Calvin Turner, on the 18th day of February, 2022.  Notice is hereby given that all persons contesting said Petition shall file a response thereto with the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, within 30 days of the date of this publication.

Done this the 21st day of March 2022.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 25, 2022

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

THE ESTATE OF CARL EUGENE CARTER, Deceased

Case No. S-11843

Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to MARY JUANICE CALHOUN CARTER, on March 1, 2022 by the Honorable Scott W. Hassell, Probate Judge of Etowah County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Walter A. Williams, Jr.

111 Windhaven Road

Birmingham, AL. 35209

Scott W. Hassell

Probate Judge

March 18, 25 and April 1, 2022

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  John R. Williams, Jr.,

ALLEGED INCAPACITATED,

Case No. I-013

TO:  Orlando Williams and Darryl Williams

Please take notice that a PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 11th day of April, 2022 at 2:30 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 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 2022

Scott W. Hassell

Probate Judge

March 11, 18 and 25, 2022

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

THE ESTATE OF OSWALD SPURGEON COSTNER, Deceased

CASE NO: S-11845

TAKE NOTICE that LETTERS TESTAMENTARY having been granted to Michael Vann Costner, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Oswald Spurgeon Costner, on the 26th day of February 2022, by the Honorable Scott Hassell, Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama.

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 of the same will be barred.

Jason Knowles

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

256-547-7200

March 18, 25 and April 1, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL ACTION NO.:  CV2016-900760.00

MARY HENDERSON, et al, Plaintiffs, 

vs.

CAROLYN R. WHISENANT, et als, Defendants

To: Regina R. Holloway, Kim Reeves Smith, Brandy Reeves Harrell, Sharon Reeves, Edward H. Payne, Jr., James Michael Henley, Amanda Henley, and any unknown party claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon the property described in the Complaint, and his or her heirs and devisees, if deceased

Notice is hereby given that in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, the above styled action has been filed against the Defendants named therein and any unknown party claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon the property described in the Complaint, and his heirs and devisees, if deceased, to wit:

The Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section Thirty-two (32), Township Twelve (12) South, Range Six (6) East of the Huntsville Meridian, in Etowah County, Alabama.

All those to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon the above described land are hereby required to answer or plead to the Complaint filed in this cause within thirty (30) days of the last publication of this notice.

Dated this the 31st day of October, 2016.

Cassandra Johnson,

Circuit Clerk

March 25, April 1, 8 and 15, 2022

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NOTICE OF SUMMONS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

HORACE E. JOHNSON, PLAINTIFF

VS.

RODNEY EARL FOWLKS AND ERICA FOWLKS, DEFENDANTS

Case No.:CV-2020-900637.00

TO:  RODNEY EARL FOWLKS OR HEIRS-AT-LAW OF RODNEY EARL FOWLKS”

You are hereby notified that a Suit for Sale and Division against you has been filed in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama in case Number: CV-2020-900637.00.

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

Dated this the 11th day of March, 2022

Cassandra Johnson,

Circuit Clerk

John D. Floyd, Esquire

Floyd Law Firm, LLC.

808 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

256-547-6328

March 18, 25, April 1 and 8, 2022

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NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

PASCAL ADRIANA MATIAS, Plaintiff,

VS.

GASPAR MARTIN ANDRES., Defendant

Case No.:  DR-2022-900105.00

MARTIN ANDRES GASPAR, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer ANDRIANA MATIAS PASCAL Complaint for Divorce, and other relief within 30 thirty days from the date of the last publication notice below or thereafter, a JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT may be rendered against MARTIN ANDRES GASPAR, in Case Number DR-2022-900105.00, in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama.

Done this the 23RD day of March, 2022

Sonny J. Steen

Circuit Judge

Christopher P. Word, Attorney at Law, LLC

Post Office Box 8241

Gadsden, AL 35902

March 25, April 1, 8 and 15, 2022

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

N THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: T. J. B., a minor child

CASE NO.: JU-20-121.02

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

PETITIONER: ETOWAH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

NOTICE TO: CHRISTOPHER BRADLEY, the 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 T. J. B., a minor child born to Lindsey Roszell on October 21, 2018.  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 May 9, 2022, before Hon. Will Clay at the Etowah County Judicial Building in Gadsden, Alabama.  You may appear at the hearing and contest the Petition if you choose.

Dated this 23rd day of March, 2022.

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

March 25, April 1, 8 and 15, 2022

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  MINOR NAME CHANGE

CASE NO: S-11718

To JONATHAN QUENTIN WEAVER OR UNKNOWN FATHER WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN

You are hereby notified that a hearing on a Petition for Name Change of a minor child born to JORDAN PATRICIA TIDMORE on FEBRUARY 2, 2021 is hereby set for the 17th day of May 2022 at 10:30 A.M.  Please be advised that if you intend to contest this petition you must file a written response with the attorney for the petitioner(s) named below and with the Clerk of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama as soon as possible but no later than thirty (30) days from the last day this notice is published.

Attorney for Petitioner(s):

Clark Hall, ESQ.

750 Forrest Avenue

Gadsden, AL. 35901

March 25, April 1 and 8, 2022

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY JOYCE GREGORY, DECEASED

Case No: S-11471

TO:  JOHN A. GREGORY

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there has been filed in this Court an instrument in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of BETTY JOYCE GREGORY, Deceased, and a petition in writing and under oath praying for the admission to probate and record in this Court of said instrument as the true Last Will and Testament of said decedent.

YOU ARE FUTHER NOTIFIED to be and appear before this Court on the 20th day of April 2022, at 10:00 A.M., when said petition will be heard and to show cause, if any you may have, why the instrument filed with said petition and purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of BETTY JOYCE GREGORY, Deceased, should not be admitted to probate and record in this Court as the true Last Will and Testament of said decedent. 

THIS the 21st day of March 2022

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

March 25, April 1 and 8, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE 

Be it known that on 3-15-2022 the Etowah County Commission voted to vacate a portion of Jessie Avenue, Etowah County, Alabama. Said road being in Section 19, T-11-S, R-7-E of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama. The resolution to vacate said roadway does hereby destroy the force and effect of any dedication of said roadway because of its appearance on the map of Etowah County, Alabama.

March 25, 2022

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RESOLUTION NO. R-87-22

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                     

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

1003 LANCASTER AVENUE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

The middle one-third (1/3) of Lots Number Twenty-four (24), Twenty-five (25) and Twenty-six (26) in Block Number One (1), in Eastview Addition according to map or plat thereof recorded in Book of Town Plants “C”, Pages Ten (10) and Eleven (11) in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, and being and lying in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. Said lots fronts forty-three and one-third (43-1/3) on Lancaster Street and runs back with even width seventy-five (75) feet with lines parallel to Tracy Street.

The North One-third (1/3) of Lots Twenty-four (24), Twenty-five (25), and Twenty-six (26) in Block Number One (1) in Eastview Addition, according to map or plat thereof, recorded in Book of Town Plats “C”, Page Ten (10) and Eleven (11) in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, and being and lying in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. Said lot fronts forty-three and one-third (43-1/3) on Lancaster Street and runs back with even width seventy-five (75) feet with lines parallel to Tracy Street.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to C.V. CHAPPELL, 1003 LANCASTER AVENUE, GADSDEN, AL, subject to a mortgage in favor of FAMILY SAVING FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, 711 E. MEIGHAN BOULEVARD, GADSDEN, AL, C.V. CHAPPELL c/o JEANNIE JELKS, 1003 LANCASTER 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 March 15, 2022.                   

Iva Nelson, City Clerk   

March 25, 2022

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RESOLUTION

NO. R-88-22

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                     

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

614 TIDMORE STREET (county records list property as 614 Tidmore Bend Road) in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

A certain tract or parcel of land is describe as beginning at the South corner of Lot Number 6, of the First Addition to North Highlands as recorded in Plat Book C, Page 149, said point of beginning is on the North right of way of Tidmore Bend Road; thence from said point of beginning run Northwest along said North right of way 175 feet to a point; thence deflect right 88 degrees 57 minutes and run 306.6 feet to the East line of the said Lot Number 6, thence deflect right 150 degrees 42 minutes and run South 3 degrees 00 minutes East 88.23 feet with said East line to a point in the North corner of Lot Number 1 of Block Number 2 of Brookline Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book D, Page 141; thence deflect left 59 degrees 34 minutes and run with the North line of said Lot Number 1 a distance of 52.15 feet to a point; thence deflect right 60 degrees 03 minutes and run South 267 feet to the said North right of way of Tidmore Bend Road; thence deflect right 121 degrees 25 minutes and run with said North right of way 50.75 feet to the point of beginning, said tract containing the Southeast 175 feet of Lot Number 6 of the First Addition to North Highlands, as recorded in Plat Book C, Page 149, plus the West Half of Lot Number 1, Block 2 of Brookline Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book D, Page 141, in Etowah County Probate Office, Gadsden, 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 STEVEN RAY HUIE, 614 TIDMORE BEND ROAD GADSDEN, AL, STEVEN RAY HUIE, 614 TIDMORE STREET GADSDEN, AL.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

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

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

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden, Alabama, at an open public meeting held on March 15, 2022.                            

Iva Nelson, City Clerk   

March 25, 2022

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2022 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made:

A BILL TO BE

ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Sections 45-28-220.03 and 45-28-243.02, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority and the distribution of certain

lodging taxes to the authority; to provide further for the membership of the authority; the distribution of certain funds to the authority; the treatment of debt; and routine audits.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:

Section 1. Sections 45-28-220.03 and 45-28-243.02 of

the Code of Alabama 1975, are amended to read as follows:

“$45-28-220.03.

“(a) This section shall only apply in Etowah County.

“(b) The Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority is created.

“(c) (1) The Immediately after the effective date of the act adding this amendatory language, the terms of the members serving on the authority shall end. Thereafter, the

authority shall consist of the following members:

a. The legislative sponsor of the act creating the authority.

a. Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph 1., one b. A member appointed by each member of the local legislative delegation, with initial terms expiring as follows:

1. House District 29, expiring November 10, 2022. The initial appointment occurring after the effective date of the act adding this amendatory language shall be made by the

Director of the Etowah County Tourism Board. Subsequent appointments to this position shall be made by the legislative member representing House District 29.

2. House District 28, expiring November 10, 2023.

“3. House District 30, expiring November 10, 2024.

“4. Senate District 10, expiring November 10, 2025.

“b. e. The Director President of the Etowah County

Chamber of Commerce, or his or her designee.

d. Three members appointed by the Director of the Etowah County Chamber of Commerce.

“C. The Director of the Etowah County Tourism Board, or his or her designee.

“d. One member appointed by the governing body of the City of Rainbow City, for an initial term expiring November 10, 2024.

(2) The authority may appoint additional members to the authority upon a majority vote of its members. Upon completion of the initial staggered terms, subsequent appointments of non ex-officio members shall be made in the same manner for terms of four years.

(3) A member shall be removed from the authority after failing to attend three consecutive properly noticed regular meetings of the authority, or more than half of the properly noticed regular meetings, during a calendar year. The members of the authority shall meet at least quarterly and minutes of the meetings of the authority shall be posted on a website operated by the authority or on a social media website of the authority, or both, within 30 days after the meeting date. A vacancy on the authority for any reason shall be filled by appointment by the original appointing authority for the unexpired term.

“(4) Except for the Director of the Etowah County Tourism Board, no member of the authority may also serve as a member of the Etowah County Tourism Board.

“(d) The authority shall evaluate the development of a sports complex for Etowah County for implementation and administration by the authority. The evaluation shall include, but is not limited to, the following considerations and issues:

“(1) The feasibility of a mega sports complex for the county.

“ (2) What should be included in such a complex.

“(3) The location of such a complex.

“(4) The cost associated with acquiring and maintaining such a complex.

“ (5) Possible funding sources for such a complex.

“(e) After its evaluation, the authority may initiate the development and management of a public mega sports complex in the county.

“(f) The authority shall also have the following powers and duties:

“(1) To acquire or lease real property for the development of sports or other recreational facilities and related improvements for public purposes.

“ (2) To make, enter into, and execute contracts, agreements, or other instruments necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section.

“(3) To establish and appoint committees and hire staff which it deems necessary for the carrying out of its functions.

“(4) To accept any and all donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and to receive, utilize, and dispose of it.

“(5) To perform other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this section.

“(g) All T.V.A. in-lieu-of-taxes payments to Etowah County retained by the county and not transferred to the City 26 of Sardis pursuant to Section 40-28-2 shall be distributed to

the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority, to be used for the financing and operation of a mega sports complex.

(h) (1) Any additional funds received by the authority, from any state or county tax revenue, shall be applied first toward the payment of existing debts.

“(2) Immediately upon the full payment of all debts in existence as of the effective date of the act amending this subdivision, all revenues referenced in subsection (g) and subdivision (1) of Section 45-28-91.02, shall be held in the county treasury until otherwise directed by unanimous consent of the members of the legislative delegation.

“ (i) A comprehensive financial audit of the authority shall be performed immediately after the effective date of the act adding this subsection, annually for the immediately succeeding two years, and every two years thereafter. The audit shall be performed by a

licensed independent certified public accountant chosen by the authority from a list of three auditing firms nominated by the governing body of the City of Rainbow City. A copy of each audit performed shall be submitted to the Chief Examiner of the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts and each appointing authority within 30 days after completion.

“$45-28-243.02.

“In Etowah County, the portion of the tax proceeds collected pursuant to Section 40-26-1, which is distributed to the County Commission pursuant to Section 40-26-20, to be used

for the promotion of tourism, recreation, and conventions, shall be distributed to the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority. Immediately upon the full payment of all debts of the authority in existence as of the effective date of the act amending this section, all revenues referenced in this section shall be held in the county treasury until otherwise directed by unanimous consent of the members of the legislative delegation.”

Section 2. This act shall become effective October 1, 2022, following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022    

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by the Gadsden State Community College at 1001 East Broad Street, Joe Ford Center, Room 210, Gadsden Alabama 35903 until 1:00 CST, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at which time and place proposals will be publicly opened and read. 

Description of Work: Asbestos abatement of all asbestos containing materials including but not limited to the following: Gypsum Board/Sheetrock Mud Joint Compound; Floor Tile (Single and Multi-Layer); Floor Tile and Floor Tile Mastic (Single and Multi-Layer); Sheet Vinyl; Contaminated Carpeting; Spray on Textured Ceiling from Plaster Substrate; Spray on Textured Ceiling Including Plaster Substrate; Transite Window Panels (Typically 4’x4’); Pipe Insulation; Mud Pipe Joint Insulations. Abatement of non-asbestos containing materials associated with asbestos abatement.  Removal of non-asbestos containing materials include, but are not limited to the following: Gypsum Board/Sheetrock Mud Joint Compound; Lay-in Ceiling Tile and Grid; Plaster; Carpeting/Pad. Mobilization and demobilization of asbestos and non-asbestos containing materials. Construct Poly Containment. Construct De-containment Unit.

Services will be performed at any of the College’s Gadsden campus properties (East Broad Street, Valley Street or Wallace Drive).

A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Gadsden State Community College in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 1001 East Broad Street, Joe Ford Center, Room 210, Gadsden Alabama 35903 at 1:00 CST, Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by Gadsden State Community College or copies thereof. Interested bidders should request a Request for Quotes from Ms. Kim Carter at kcarter@gadsdenstate.edu or 256 549 8483. 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 Gadsden State Community College; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

March 18, 25 and April 1, 2022

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BID NOTICE

Seeking Proposals to Bid Notice.  Qualified contractors, general contractors for a 40 X 50 Metal, Red Iron Building to be used as a warehouse.  No plumbing, minimal electricity with insulation.  For a full list of bid specifications call 256-442-2926 or pick up a packet at 4610 Airport Rd Gadsden, AL 35904.  Mail your sealed bids to P.O Box 8209 Gadsden, AL 35902 or hand deliver by NOON on March 29, 2022 to 4610 Airport Rd Gadsden, AL 35904.

March 18 and 25, 2022

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by Quality of Life Health Services, Inc.

at the office of B. Craig Lipscomb, Architect, 442 Chestnut Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35901 until 2:00 pm CST, Friday, April 15, 2022 for Quality of Life Building, Oneonta at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

Only general contractors who have been approved to bid pursuant to prequalification procedures will be eligible to bid for the Project. Submit a standard AIA Document A305 to the office of B. Craig Lipscomb via email no later than Friday, April 1, 2022.

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof.

A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Quality of Life Health Services

in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.

Digital drawings and specifications are receivable upon email request. 

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. 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 Architect (Engineer); the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

B. Craig Lipscomb, Architect, 256-390-5657

craig@BCLArch.com

March 25, April 1 and 8, 2022

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NOTICE OF JOB COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, Bob Smith Construction, Inc. hereby gives written notice of the completion of contract with the City of Gadsden, Alabama, for the East Gadsden Community Center project, and has made request for final settlement of said Contract. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning March 18, 2022 and ending on April 8, 2022. All persons having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Heath Williamson, Architect for City of Gadsden, P.O. Box 267, Gadsden, AL 35902-0267 during this period.

March 18, 25, April 1 and 8, 2022

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JOB COMPLETION

Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC hereby gives notices of completion of Patching, Leveling, and Resurfacing designated areas within the City of Rainbow City, Alabama, Etowah county.  This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on March 25, 2022 and ending on April 15, 2022.  All claims should be filed at Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC at P.O. Box 1890, Gadsden, Alabama 35902 during this period. 

March 25, April 1, 8 and 15, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICE

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Greer Building Contractors, LLC has completed the Contract for Renovations for Naylor Hall, Interior Finishes at Gadsden State Community College for the State of Alabama and the (County) of Etowah, City of Gadsden, (Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract.  All persons having any claims for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify:

B. Craig Lipscomb, 422 Chestnut Street, Gadsden Alabama 35901.

Greer Building Contractors, LLC

110 Thomas Drive

Gadsden, AL. 35904

March 25, April 1, 8 and 15, 2022

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NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is here by given that the Contents of the following storage buildings will be Sold by Off Campus Storage on March 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM at 474 George Wallace Drive Gadsden AL. 35903.

Farrell Williams #67

Francesca Rodgers #119

Daryl Dunn #102

Jason Jelks #83

J.T. Harrell #56

Margaret Hunt #41

Tina Rogers #14

Off Campus Storage

474 George Wallace Drive

Gadsden, AL. 35903

March 18 and 25, 2022

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ETOWAH COUNTY COMMISSION

LITTLE CANOE CREEK INDUSTRIAL PARK PHASE II

Sealed bids for the Little Canoe Creek Industrial Park Phase II Project will be received at the Etowah County Commission Chambers (Room 108), located on the First Floor of the Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901 until Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. local time at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the Etowah County Commission Chambers. Attendance is not mandatory, however, bidders are strongly encouraged to attend.

The Project includes the following work:  regrading an existing +/- 70 acre mass graded pad with an additional +/- 30 acre pad extension and associated erosion control measures. Project alternates include a 5,900 LF, 24’ wide, chert base, road extension with associated drainage, as well as +/- 198 acres of clearcutting.

Information for the Project can be found at the following designated website:  www.gmcnetwork.com

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC, 2400 5th Avenue South, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35233, Attn: Lauren Faulkner (lauren.faulkner@gmcnetwork.com). Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office, during the hours indicated above, upon payment of a deposit of $20.00 for a one-time administrative fee for digital access/file sharing and/or $100.00 for each set.  Said cost represents the cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution, therefore no refund will be granted.  Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to “GMC.”  Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office.  Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

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 shall submit, upon request, a list of projects “successfully completed” in the last 2 years, having a similar scope of work and approximate construction cost as specified in this project.  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 Instructions 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 opening thereof.

Owner: Etowah County Commission

By: Johnny Grant

Title: Commission President

March 25, April 1 and 8, 2022

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NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that the contents of the following storage buildings will be sold by B&J Thrift and Mini Storage at 1101 Hwy 77, Attalla AL. 35954 on Friday April 8, 2022 at 9:00 AM.

Kelly Steinberg Unit 27

Mike Wooten Unit 28

Robin Nelson Unit 37

Justin Edwards Unit 50

B&J Thrift and Mini Storage

1101 Hwy 77

Attalla, AL. 35954

March 25 and April 1, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is here by given that the Contents of the following storage buildings will be

Auctioned off by Southside Storage on Saturday April 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM at 1476 Highway 77, Southside AL. 35907.

Eugene Coley – U139

April Bullock – U142

Southside Storage

1746 Highway 77

Southside, AL. 35907

March 25 and April 1, 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 04/22/2022

2008 Chrysler Town & Country  – VIN: 2A8HR54P88R115114

Thacker Towing

927 5th Ave NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 564-9994

March 18 and 25, 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 04/25/2022

2007 Chevrolet Silverado – VIN:  1GCEK19J 17E561130

2001 Ford Mustang – VIN:  1FAFP42X81F222149

Rays Automotive

1395 County Road 69

Centre, AL. 35960

256-706-0269

March 18 and 25, 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:

2008 NISSAN ALTIMA

VIN:  1N4AL21E68N483371

The public auction will be held at Kelton Wrecker LLC located at 1625 Forrest Ave Gadsden AL 35901 at 8:00 AM on 04/30/2022. 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.

March 25 and April 1, 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 06/06/2022

2013 Dodge Challenger  – VIN: 2C3CDYAG8DH594273

2005 Nissan Quest  – VIN: 5N1BV 28Y45N112206

2007 Honda Fit  – VIN: JHMGD3 8627S020972

Thacker Towing

927 5th Ave NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 546-9994

March 25 and April 1, 2022

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