Legals for 7/29/2022 – 8/04/2022

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FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the mortgage given by Kevin Dewayne Perry and wife, Alison McGatha Perry, as Mortgagor, to Angles Properties, LLC, as Mortgagee, dated July 30, 2021, and recorded as Instrument 3525279, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and the Mortgagee, by reason of such default, having declared the entire remaining indebtedness secured by said mortgage to be immediately due and payable and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given that acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the Mortgagee will sell, at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the courthouse door in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 11th day of August, 2022, the following described property to-wit:

6-R-F-H and 45’ of Lot Sixty-Five (65) Shahan and Walshe Central Addition to Alabama City, Alabama (now part of Gadsden, Alabama, Etowah County) as of record as shown in the Office of the Judge of the Probate, Etowah County, Alabama.

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

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

This the 12th day of July, 2022.

Angles Properties, LLC, Mortgagee

/s/ James C. Inzer, III

Inzer, Haney, McWhorter, Haney & Skelton, LLC

Attorney for Mortgagee

July 22, 29 and August 5, 2022

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE

State of Alabama, Etowah County

Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Fred Walker and Linda G. Walker to WinSouth Credit Union, on the 10th day of October, 2017, said mortgage being recorded as Instrument Number 3457887, 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, WinSouth Credit Union, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the courthouse door in Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 12th day of August, 2022, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Beginning at a point on the East line of Fraction 7, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5 East, Etowah County, Alabama, where the North right of way line of the Shady Grove Public Highway intersects said East line and from thence running in a Westerly direction and along the North R/W of Shady Grove Public Highway a distance of 545 feet to an iron pin; thence in a Northwesterly direction a distance of 270 feet, more or less, to a point of beginning; thence 20 feet in a

Northwesterly direction; thence 145 feet in a Northerly direction to an iron pin; thence West 105 feet, more or less, to an iron pin; thence South 165 feet to an iron pin; thence East 110 feet to the point of beginning and lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.

Also an easement for ingress, egress and utilities, 20 feet in width, through the following described property: Beginning at a point on the East line of Fraction 7, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5 East, where the North R/W line of Shady Grove Public Highway intersects said East line; thence run in a Westerly direction along the North R/W line of said highway 563 feet to the point of beginning of the hereafter described property, which point is also the NW corner of that certain property conveyed by Roy Chappell to Bobby Walker by deed dated August 21, 1961 and recorded in Book 933, Page 629, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama; thence run in a Northerly direction along the West line of said Walker property 236 feet, more or less; thence deflect an angle to the left 185 feet, more or less, to a point; thence deflect an angle to the left and run in a Southerly direction 208 feet, more or less, to a point in the North R/W line of Shady Grove Public Highway; thence run in an Easterly direction along the North R/W line of said highway 225 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. All of said property being a portion of Fraction 7, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5 East 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. The sale will be subject to the rights of redemption by those parties entitled to redeem under the laws of the State of Alabama.

Misty Sosebee-Ledbetter

Brunson & Walker Attorneys, P.C.

301 Broad Street

Gadsden, Alabama 35901

Phone 256-546-9205

July 22, 29 and August 5, 2022

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain real estate mortgage executed by THOMAS HENRY MARTIN, a single man and JESSICA MAGALINE AKINS, a single woman to BOBBY J. ALLEN, dated February 24th, 2020 and recorded in Instrument No.: 3498333 in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama, and the 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 said default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the power 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 the 12th day of August, 2022, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama:

Lot Number Thirteen (13) in Block Ten (10) in Interurban Land Company’s First Addition to Gadsden, Alabama, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “B”, page 206, Probate Office, 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. The property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions reflected in the records of the Probate Court. The property will be sold without warrant, or recourse, express or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment, and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the property and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the property.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in the property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help 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.

David C. Livingston

By: David C. Livingston

Attorney for Mortgagee

P.O. Box 1621

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 546-9300

July 22, 29 and August 5, 2022

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated October 5, 2018, executed by Bobby D. Rogers II, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Peoples Independent Bank, which mortgage was recorded on October 9, 2018, in Instrument Number 3474528, 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 August 30, 2022, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

A 200 foot by 125 foot parcel of land in Lot Number One (1) of Block Number One (1) of J. W. Clifton Estates Subdivision and being more particularly described as follows:

A tract of land described as beginning at the intersection of the South line of the Attalla-Cullman Highway (Highway 278) with the West line of the public road leading from said Highway to the Gallant Highway and being the Northeast corner of Lot Number One (1) of Block Number One (1) of the J. W. Clifton Estate Subdivision and go South along the East line of said Block a distance of 125 feet; thence West and parallel with the North line of said Block a distance of 200 feet to a point; thence North and parallel to the East line of said Block a distance of 125 feet to a point, which point is on the North line of Block Number One (1 ); thence East and along the North line of Block Number One (1) a distance of 200 feet to the point of beginning. The same being part of the West One Half (W1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section Thirty-Two (32), Township Eleven (11), Range Five (5) East of the Huntsville Meridian, all in 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 Bank

Transferee

Robert J. Wermuth/jmm

Stephens Millirons, P.C.

P.O. Box 307

Huntsville, Alabama 35804

Attorney for Mortgagee

July 22, 29, and August 5, 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 Ted W Griffin An Unmarried Man  to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for MortgageAmerica, Inc., its successors and assigns dated December 5, 2006; said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper in Instrument 3541019 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, 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 6th day of July, 2022 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lots Seventeen (17), Eighteen (18), and Nineteen (19), Block Two (2) in the Sam Bailey 1st Addition to Gadsden, Alabama, according map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “B,” Page 43, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Said property is commonly known as 910 N. 36th 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.

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER

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. 22-03082AL

www.foreclosurehotline.net

The Messenger

06/10/2022,06/17/2022,06/24/2022,07/29/2022

AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until August 17, 2022, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.

July 29, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Betty Schaefbauer was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/14/2022 to the Estate of Dorothy Frances Saum, 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

July 22, 29 and August 5, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

April Bedwell Stone was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/22/2022 to the Estate of Jean Parker Anderson, 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

July 22, 29 and August 5, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Robin Tant Bedwell was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/03/2022 to the Estate of Rebecca Thomas Tant, 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

July 22, 29 and August 5, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Arlin Lane Taylor and Corey Lee Taylor was/were appointed Co-Personal Representative(s) on 07/01/2022 to the Estate of Theresa Arlene Hawkins, 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

July 22, 29 and August 5, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Deborah Martin Norton was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/22/2022 to the Estate of Joseph Winfred Martin, 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

July 22, 29 and August 5, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Jacob Millican was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/13/2022 to the Estate of Thomas Austin Mullinax, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 22, 29 and August 5, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Carol Cain was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/14/2022 to the Estate of Roy Lynn Cash, 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

July 22, 29 and August 5, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Tammy Elaine Ellison was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/09/2022 to the Estate of Joseph Lewis Rushing, 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

July 22, 29 and August 5, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Mickey Lynn Gibbs was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/15/2022 to the Estate of Donald Floyd Gibbs, 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

July 22, 29 and August 5, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Larry Dewey (Dee) Grimes, Jr. was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/09/2022 to the Estate of Kathryn Killebrew Grimes, 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

July 22,29 and August 5, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Sun Hale was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/08/2022 to the Estate of Levy Ansley, 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

July 29, August 5 and 12, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Raley L. Wiggins was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/06/2022 over the Estate of Melvin Eugene Smith, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 29, August 5 and 12, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Scott Patrick Whitehead was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/10/2022 to the Estate of Dennis Leslie Whitehead, 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

July 29, August 5 and 12, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Nicole Scott was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/02/2022 Estate of Lucille Louise Scott, 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

July 29, August 5 and 12, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Karen Duke White was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/02/2022 to the Estate of Millie Singleton Garmon, 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

July 29, August 5 and 12, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Mary T. Keener was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/01/2022 to the Estate of Larry H. Keener, 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

July 29, August 5 and 12, 2022

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FILE CLAIMS

Debra Lee was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/15/2022 over the Estate of Rickey Glenn Lee, Sr., deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 29, August 5 and 12, 2022

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

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

You will take notice that a Petition for Letters of Guardianship for the person of Felicia N. Smith and a Petition for Letters of Conservatorship over the estate of Felicia N. Smith was filed by Gadsden Regional Medical Center on the 18th day of July, 2022.

A hearing on the Petition for Letters of Guardianship and Petition for Letters of Conservatorship is set on the 30th day of August, 2022, at 2:30 o’clock p.m., in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

July 22, 29 and August 5,  2022

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: APRIL CULVER,

ALLEGED INCAPACITATED,

Case # I.296

TO: Any and all relatives of APRIL CULVER

Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 17th day of AUGUST, 2022 at 2:00 p .m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.

DONE THIS THE 18th_DAY OF JULY 2022.

Scott Hassell

Probate Judge

July 22, 29 and August 5, 2022

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  DAVID FRED HODGES, JR.

ALLEGED INCAPACITATED,

CASE # I-303

TO:  Any and all relatives of DAVID FRED HODGES, JR.

Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARSIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 30th day of August, 2022 at 10:00 AM 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 22ND DAY OF JULY 2022.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 29, August 5 and 12, 2022

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  JOHN ALAN GIOE,

DECEASED,

CASE # S-11723

TO: ANY AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

Please take notice that a Petition to Sell Real Property was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 29th day of August, 2022 at 11:00 a.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 26TH DAY OF JULY 2022

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 29, August 5 and 12, 2022

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  CALVIN E. HARRIS,

ALLEGED INCAPACITATED,

CASE # I-306

TO:  Any and all relatives of CALVIN E. HARRIS

Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP was filed in the Office of the Judge or Probate, and further, that the 6th day of September, 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 27TH DAY OF JULY 2022

Scott W. Hassell

Probate Judge

July 29, August 5 and 12, 2022

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PUBLICATION NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

EVETT SAMUEL

VS.

EVETT AMBER

DR-2016-900172.02

SAMUEL EVETT whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer AMBER EVETT’S Motion to Modify and Contempt and other relief requested by AMBER EVETT, or thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against SAMUEL EVETT in case no: dr-2016-900172.02, in the Circuit Court ff Etowah County, Alabama.

Dated July 5, 2022

Cassandra Johnson,

Etowah County Circuit Clerk

Randy Phillips

Attorney for Plaintiff

750 Forrest Avenue

Gadsden, Al. 35901

256-438-5482

July 8, 15, 22 And 29, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ALABAMA

SOUTHERN JUDICIAL DIVISION AT PELL CITY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES BUSH, DECEASED

CASE NO. S 2022-331

DONNA ARMSTRONG,

EXECUTRIX.

The Petitioner, DONNA ARMSTRONG, by and through her counsel of record, having made a Motion for Service of Publication, stating that CLAY MADDOX, next of kin of Frances Bush, deceased is avoiding service, and it appearing that the Petitioner has filed in this court her Petition to Probate the Last Will and Testament of the decedent and Petition for Letters Testamentary, and the said CLAY MADDOX, is required to receive notice of the hearing on said Petitions, it is,

ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the said CLAY MADDOX, be and hereby is notified that DONNA ARMSTRONG, filed in the Probate Court of St. Clair County, Alabama a Petition for the probate and record in said court of a certain paper writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Frances Bush, deceased, and on that day the said Will was filed in said Probate Court. CLAY MADDOX is further notified that the 25TH day of August, 2022, at 9:30 o’clock a .m. has been set and appointed as the day for the hearing of said Petition and the taking of testimony in support thereof, at which time you can appear and contest the same if you see proper.

DONE AND ORDERED this the 22nd day of July, 2022

Andrew Weathington,

Probate Judge

July 29, August 5 and 12, 2022

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NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  CHARLES LEE THOMAS

Deceased,

CASE NO. S-11862

To:  Cathy Thomas, daughter of Charles Lee Thomas

Address Unknown

On the 1st day of June, 2022, A Petition for Letters of Administration was filed in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama by Sophia Thomas, as Petitioner, and that the 31st day of August, 2022, at 10:00 o’clock AM., has been appointed as the day for hearing said petition, at which time you may appear and contest the same, if you deem it proper to do so.

Given under my hand and seal of this Court this 7th day of July, 2022.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 15, 22 and 29, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICE

FAMILY SAVINGS CREDIT UNION, PLAINTIFF

V.

JOSEPH SCOTT MOON, DEFENDANT

CASE NO.: SM90X4901199

This is to advise that a complaint has been filed against defendant, Joseph Scott Moon, in the District Court of Etowah County, Alabama, in the above referenced case. Defendant is required to answer on or by the 21st day of August, 2022, with a copy of said answer being served upon Dana L. Rice, Attorney for Plaintiff, at P. O. Box 129, Gadsden, AL 35902, or thereafter a judgment by default may be entered against said defendant.

Done this 13th day of July 2022.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

July 22, 29, August 5 and 12, 2022

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NOTICE OF CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

ROMERO JUAREZ LEIBY MARILY                                  

Plaintiff/Mother                                                        

v.s.

CASE NO: CS-2022-900053.00

PEREZ ORDONEZ CLARO.                                 

Defendant/Father                                                   

CLARO PEREZ ORDONEZ, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer to the Complaint and other relief by the 12th day of September 2022 or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No.: CS-22-900053.00 in the District Court of Etowah County, Alabama.

Attorney for Plaintiff:

Lorena Ibarra, Esq.

Law Office of Lorena Ibarra

200 Lorna Square Suite 221

Hoover, AL 35216

Phone: 205-848-2700

Fax: 256-848-2888

July 22, 29, August 5 and 12, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Gadsden Community Development Department will hold a public hearing on August 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers within Gadsden City Hall to hear citizen comments concerning the 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). All interested parties are invited to attend.

Copies of the report are available for review online at www.cityofgadsden.com or in the Community Development Department in City Hall between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  The City encourages citizens to review and provide written comments on the report.   All comments should be submitted on or before Monday, August 15, 2022 by 4:00 p.m. to:

Renee’ Baker, Community Development Planner

Community Development Department, Room 310

City of Gadsden

Post Office Box 267

Gadsden, AL  35902-0267

or via email at: rbaker@cityofgadsden.com

City Hall is handicap accessible.  If you require special accommodations to participate or are a non-English speaking person and require a translator, please contact the Community Development Department at 256-549-4532 not later than Monday .

July 29, 2022

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RESOLUTION NO. R-212-22

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                       

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

1012 7th AVENUE in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Eleven (11) and the West Twenty (20) feet of Lot Number Thirteen (13) all in Block Eighteen (18) of the Gadsden Land and Improvement Company’s Kyle Addition, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Book of Town Plats A, Page 23, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to ADAM GREER, 518 GREENSTONE LANE, MT. JULIET, TN, 1012 7th AVENUE, GADSDEN, AL, ALAN & CHAREDA N HARRIS SIMS, 518 GREENSTONE LANE, MT. JULIET, TN. 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 July 19, 2022.                                        

Iva Nelson, City Clerk   

July 29, 2022

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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL (UIC) PERMIT

AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS

PUBLIC NOTICE – 212

Etowah County

Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc. c/o Mr. Lenus Perkins, 1608 13th Avenue South, Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35205, UIC Permit Number ALSI5280002 has applied for the issuance of a permit for Class V Injection Wells at Sears Gadsden Mall UIC, 1001 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, AL 35901 for the injection of potassium persulfate, sodium persulfate, and ferric iron solution to aid in the remediation of existing contamination.

The draft permit contains requirements and limitations which are protective of groundwater quality.

Copies of the draft permit, conditions, limitations and a fact sheet as applicable describing the methodology for setting the limitations and conditions and other related documents are available for public inspection electronically via http://adem.alabama.gov/newsEvents/publicNotices.cnt, and at the following location Monday – Friday (except legal holidays), 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  A nominal fee for copying and/or mailing may be charged.  Arrangements for copying should be made in advance.

Jeffery W. Kitchens, Chief

ADEM-Water Division

1400 Coliseum Blvd.

[Mailing address: PO Box 301463; Zip 36130-1463]

Montgomery, Alabama 36110-2400

(334) 271-7823

water-permits@adem.alabama.gov

Persons wishing to comment may do so, in writing, to the Department’s named contact above within 30 days following the publication date of this notice. COMMENTERS SHOULD IDENTIFY THE APPROPRIATE UIC PERMIT NUMBER ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THEIR COMMENTS.  In order to affect final decisions, comments must offer technically substantial information that is applicable to the draft permit.

A written request for a public hearing may also be filed within that 30-day period and must state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing.  The Director shall hold a public hearing whenever it is found, on the basis of hearing requests, that there exists a significant degree of public interest in the permit application or draft permit.  The Director may also hold a hearing if he determines that it would clarify one or more issues involved in the permit decision.

After consideration of all written comments, review of any public hearing record, and consideration of the requirements of the Alabama Water Pollution Control Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations, the Department will make a final determination.  The Department will develop a response to comments, which will become part of the public record.  The Department will post responses to comments as well as the final permit determinations to the Department’s website at http://app.adem.alabama.gov/eFile/.  To find the response to comments and final permit determination, you may search by the permit number listed in this notice.

The Department maintains a list of interested individuals who are emailed legal notices regarding proposed permits.  If you wish to receive such notices, please sign up at http://adem.alabama.gov by entering your email address on the left side of the page and clicking the submit button.

Notice is hereby given this 1st day of August, 2022, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

Lance R. LeFleur

Director

Nondiscrimination Statement:  The Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the administration of its programs.

July 29, 2022

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

PROJECT:FARMERSMARKETBUILDING

Project No. M-031

OWNER: The City of Attalla, Alabama

Separate sealed bids for the construction of the Farmers Market Building located at the intersection of Hwy 11 and 431 by the underpass in Attalla 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 Thursday, August 11, 2022 in the Council Chambers and then at said place publicly opened and read aloud. The project will consist building a 24’ x 50’ pavilion style building with a concrete pad.

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.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids, and to award the contract to the lowest and 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

DATE: July 29, 2022

July 29 and August 5, 2022

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that James E. Watts and Sons Contractors, Inc., contractor, has completed the Contract for the Gadsden Sports Park Road Patching Project for the City of Gadsden, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify The City of Gadsden Engineering Department.

James E. Watts and Sons Contractors, Inc.

P.O. Box 305

Gadsden, AL 35902

July 22, 29, August 5 and 12, 2022

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that James E. Watts and Sons Contractors, Inc., contractor, has completed the Contract for the Locust Street Railroad Patching Project for the City of Gadsden, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify The City of Gadsden Engineering Department.

James E. Watts and Sons Contractors, Inc.

P.O. Box 305

Gadsden, AL 35902

July 22, 29, August 5 and 12, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Be it known that Steve and Cynthia Campbell being the owners of property abutting Marie Drive hereby request the Etowah County Commission to vacate a portion of said road described as follows:

A portion of right-of-way known as Marie Drive lying in the Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 35, T-10-S, R-7-E and shown on the Etowah County tax map as being 60’ in width lying 30’ left and right of a centerline, including a cul-de-sac being further described as follows:

Commence at the point where the north line of the NE of the SE intersects the northwesterly line of U. S. Highway No. 411; thence run South 29° 25’ 59” West along said northwesterly line a distance of 490.23 feet to a point being the centerline of a right-of-way sixty (60) feet wide public road known as Marie Drive as recorded in Deed Book 1685, Page 138 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama; thence deflect 89° 48’ 56” right and run a distance of 90.54 feet to the P. C. of a 32° 58” 13” degree curve to the left; thence run a distance of 115.54 feet along said curve to the left to the P. T. thereof; thence continue along said right-of-way center line to a point of intersection with the northwesterly right-of-way line of  Project No. STPAA-137(12) of record with the Alabama Department of Transportation, a copy of which is also deposited in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, said point being the Point of Beginning.  From said Point of Beginning continue along said course to a point in the center line of a cul-de-sac having a radius of fifty (50) feet, and end of right-of-way.

This matter will be considered at the 8-2-2022 Etowah County Commission meeting at 9:00 am at the Etowah County Commission Office, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

July 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2022   and 22, 2022

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LEGAL NOTICE

The following units will be auctioned or otherwise disposed of on August 11, 2022 beginning at 9:00 am on the premises of STOCK IT & LOCK IT mini storage located at 3403 Rainbow Parkway, Rainbow City, 35906.

Ahmed Elyayer – Unit 421-I

Tiffany Anderson – Unit 445-M

Dakota Hollis – Unit 403-I

Haley Ponder – Unit 311-K

Patrick Stargell – Unit 307-K

Shyanne Yates – Unit 425-I

Stock it & Lock it

3403 Rainbow Parkway

Rainbow City, AL. 35906

July 29 and August 5, 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 NISSANVERSA – VIN:  3N1BC1 3E68L44711

The public auction will be held at Kelton Wrecker LLC located at 1625 Forrest Ave Gadsden AL 35901 at 8:00 AM on 08/27/2022. 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.

Kelton Wrecker LLC

1625 Forrest Ave.

Gadsden, AL. 35901

July 22 and 29, 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 9/23/2022.

2003 GMC Envoy  – VIN: 1GKD S13S032297203

2001 Chevrolet Tahoe  – VIN: 1GNEK13T71J131182

Thacker Towing

927 5th Ave NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 546-9994

July 29 and August 5, 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 9/23/2022.

2011 Buick Regal  – VIN: W04GT5GCXB1010481

1998 Buick Lesabre  – VIN: 1G4HR52K0WH407097

2003 Toyota 4Runner  – VIN: JTEZU1 7RX30014154

2015 GMC Terrain  – VIN: 2GKALMEK0F6319111

2010 Chevrolet Malibu  – VIN: 1G1ZB5EB9AF308591

1993 Buick Century  – VIN: 1G4AH55 N7P6407590

2018 Ford Focus  – VIN: 1FADP3L92JL232159

ER Towing

1733 Forrest Ave

Gadsden, AL 35901

(256) 547-1549

July 29 and August 5, 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 9/23/2022.

2007 Ford Explorer  – VIN: 1FMEU6 3E37UA40821

1996 Dodge Dakota  – VIN: 1B7GL2 3X6TS616241

Matt’s Towing

927 5th Ave NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 485-8755

July 29 and August 5, 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 9/2/2022.

2005 Chevrolet E35 Express Van  – VIN: 1GAHG39U751105991

2006 Chevrolet Express Van  – VIN: 1GAHG39UX61105548

ER Towing

1733 Forrest Ave

Gadsden, AL 35901

(256) 547-1549

July 29 and August 5, 2022

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