Legals for the week of January 12 – January 19, 2018

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on January 20, 2011 by Grady Stricklin and Nancy J Stricklin, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Peoples Independent Bank, and recorded in Instrument # 3344288 on January 21, 2011, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as reflected by instrument recorded in 3456938 of the same Office. Shapiro and Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on February 6, 2018, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to wit:  All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the County of Etowah, State of Alabama, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the SE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 22, Township 10 South, Range 5 East, and from said point run East and along the quarter section line 280 feet; thence North 200 feet to the South boundary line of the new Cox Gap Road; thence West to the South boundary line of the new Cox Gap Road; thence West along the said South boundary of said road 280 feet to a point; thence South 267 feet to the point of beginning, lying and being in the SE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 22, Township 10 South, Range 5 East in Etowah County, Alabama. And five (5) acres off of the South side of the East Half of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4, Section 22, Township 10, Range 5 East, mineral and mining rights are hereby reserved, lying and being situated in Etowah County, Alabama.  For informational purposes only, the property address is: 6415 Cox Gap Rd, Boaz, AL 35956.  Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.  This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.  Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale.  Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed.  This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure.  The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in certified or cash funds at the time and place of the sale.  The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by close of business on the next business day thereafter at the Law Office of Shapiro and Ingle, LLP at the address indicated below.  Shapiro and Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.  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.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and its successors and assigns

Mortgagee or Transferee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

704-333-8107/ 17-014747

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

Jan 5, 12 &19, 2018

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Ruthel G. Pharr, a married person joined by her spouse, Kenneth E. Pharr, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., on the 2nd day of November, 2012, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3377765; Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Instrument Number 3451449; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, 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 Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on March 6, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lots Numbers Three (3), Four (4) and Twenty-Two (22) in Block Forty-Five (45) in the First Addition to Bellevue Highlands, as surveyed and platted by Totten and Woodruff, Civil Engineers, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book B, Pages 286 to 290, inclusive, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, save and except the minerals, mineral and mining rights, interests and privileges in, under and upon the surface of the same.  Property street address for informational purposes:  221 Harts Ave, Gadsden, AL  35904.  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.  This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.  The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, 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.  The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.  This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.  Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee

Ginny Rutledge

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL  35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

427035

Jan 5, 12 & 19, 2018

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on October 14, 2005 by Harmel Michael Hubbard, a single man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc., and recorded in M2005 at 5167 on November 30, 2005, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to U.S. Bank N.A., as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the J.P. Morgan Alternative Loan Trust 2006-S1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates as reflected by instrument recorded in 3392679 and 3381174 of the same Office. Shapiro and Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on February 6, 2018, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to wit:

All that part of the W1/2 of Fractional Section 33, Township 10 South, Range 5 East of the Huntsville Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a 5/8” rebar iron found at the Southeast corner of Lot 15 of Brakestone Hills First Addition, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 79 in the Judge of Probate Office in Etowah County, Alabama; thence leaving said subdivision, South 89 degrees 27 minutes 16 seconds East a distance of 829.38 feet to an iron pin set at the point of beginning. From said point of beginning, North 10 degrees 40 minutes 51 seconds West a distance of 186.62 feet to an iron pin set; thence North 86 degrees 35 minutes 58 seconds East a distance of 28.61 feet to an iron pin set; thence North 09 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 128,54 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 82 degrees 13 minutes 52 seconds East a distance of 140.10 feet to an iron pin set on the Westerly right-of-way (250’) of U.S. Highway 431; thence along said right-of-way South 13 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 250.35 feet to an iron pin set; thence leaving said right-of-way, South 76 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds West a distance of 216.28 feet to the point of beginning, more or less, less and except any easements or rights-of-way, and being a portion of he W1/2 of Fractional Section 33, Township 10 South, Range 5 East of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama.  For informational purposes only, the property address is: 7941 US Hwy 431 South, Boaz, AL 35956.  Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.  This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.  Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale.  Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed.  This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure.  The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in certified or cash funds at the time and place of the sale.  The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by close of business on the next business day thereafter at the Law Office of Shapiro and Ingle, LLP at the address indicated below.  Shapiro and Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.  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.  U.S. Bank N.A., as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the J.P. Morgan Alternative Loan Trust 2006-S1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, and its successors and assigns

Mortgagee or Transferee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

704-333-8107/ 17-014740

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

Jan 5, 12 & 19, 2018

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Charles David Hagan An Unmarried Man  to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Metro Bank its successors and assigns dated July 6, 2007; said mortgage being recorded as Instrument No. 3274630 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Branch Banking and Trust Company in Instrument 3336964 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, Branch Banking and Trust Company, 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 29th day of January, 2018 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

To describe a tract or parcel of land commence at the NE corner of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼, Section 27, Township 11 South, Range 6 East, thence run Westerly and along the North line of said forty a distance of 25 feet to a point, thence deflect 88° 57’ to the left and run South parallel to the East line of said forty a distance of 72 feet to a point, thence deflect 88° 57’ to the right and run Westerly parallel to the North line of said forty a distance of 35 feet to a point, thence deflect 88° 57’ to the left and run South parallel to the East line of said forty a distance of 175 feet to a point, thence deflect 94° 42’ to the right and run a distance of 11.34 feet to a point, thence deflect 47° 29’ to the left and run Southwesterly along the Northwesterly right of way line of Hagan Drive a distance of 230.04 feet to a point; thence deflect 15° 18’ to the left and run a distance of 158.39 feet to a point on the Northwesterly right of way line of Hagan Drive, said point being the point of beginning of the lands herein described.  From said point of beginning continue along said Northwesterly right of way 160.0 feet to a point, thence deflect 90° 21’ to the right and run a distance of 353.90 feet to a point, thence deflect 93° 57’ to the right and run a distance of  217.08 feet to a point, thence deflect 95° 33’ to the right and run a distance of 342.67 feet to the point of beginning, lying in and being a portion of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ Section 27, Township 11 South, Range 6 East, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama and containing 1.50 acres, more or less.

Said property is commonly known as 129 Hagan Drive, Gadsden, AL 35901.

The indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of the Note secured by said Mortgage, including but not limited to, nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due.  The indebtedness remains in default, and this sale will be made for the sole purpose of paying the same, including all expenses of the sale, attorney’s fees, and all other payments provided for under the terms of said Mortgage.

Said property will be sold subject to the following items, which may affect the title to said real property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities, which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage.  To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real property is Charles David  Hagan or tenant(s).

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.

BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY

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@mccallaraymer.com

File No. 992617

www.foreclosurehotline.net

Jan 1, 12 & 19, 2018

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated April 26, 2017, executed by Fatina M. Bibb, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, which mortgage was recorded on April 26, 2017, in Instrument No. 3449801, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Main entrance to the Etowah County Courthouse at Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on March 6, 2018, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot number twelve (12) in block three (3) of Scenic Park, Unit 2, as recorded in Plat Book “F”, Page 237 and 239, in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Gadsden, 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. 

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC

Transferee

Robert J. Wermuth/cls

Stephens Millirons, P.C.

P.O. Box 307

Huntsville, Alabama  35804

Attorney for Mortgagee

Jan 5, 12 &19, 2018

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Rex A. Barron, a married person, joined by his wife, April Barron, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., on the 2nd day of May, 2003, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Doc # M-2003-2207; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., as Mortgagee/Transferee, 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 Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on March 6, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Begin at an existing pinch pipe which is South 89 degrees 11 minutes 00 seconds West, 1186.80 feet and North 05 degrees 21 minutes 50 seconds East, 448.72 feet from the southeast corner of Section 18; thence run North 84 degrees 36 minutes 10 seconds West, 200.01 feet (North 85 degrees 00 minutes West 200 feet deed), along the south right of way line of U.S. Highway 278 (80 foot R/W) to an existing pinch pipe; thence run South 05 degrees 18 minutes 48 seconds West, 1789.25 feet (South 05 degrees 17 minutes West 1794 feet deed) leaving said right of way to an existing pinch pipe; thence run North 88 degrees 28 minutes 44 seconds East, 199.87 feet (North 88 degrees 11 minutes East deed) to a point; thence run North 05 degrees 21 minutes 50 seconds East, 1765.17 feet to the point of beginning, said description embracing a portion of Section 18, Township 12 South, Range 8 and a portion of Section 19, Township 12 South, Range 8 East of Huntsville Meridian, in Etowah County, Alabama.  Property street address for informational purposes:  7825 Highway 278 East, Hokes Bluff, AL  35903

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.  This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.  The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, 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.  The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.  This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee/Transferee

Ginny Rutledge

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL  35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

426885

Jan 5, 12 & 19, 2018

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on December 23, 2009 by Russell D Shaneyfelt and Johna P Shaneyfelt, husband and wife, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and recorded in Instrument # 3326062 on January 13, 2010, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Shapiro and Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on March 5, 2018, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to wit:

ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN ETOWAH COUNTY, STATE OF ALABAMA, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NINE (9) OF BROCK HILLS SECOND ADDITION AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “G” PAGE 399, PROBATE OFFICE ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA AND LYING AND BEING IN HOKES BLUFF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 4169 Tawannah Cir E, Gadsden, AL 35903.  Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.  This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.  Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale.  Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed.  This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure.  The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in certified or cash funds at the time and place of the sale.  The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by close of business on the next business day thereafter at the Law Office of Shapiro and Ingle, LLP at the address indicated below.  Shapiro and Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

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.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA, and its successors and assigns

Mortgagee or Transferee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

704-333-8107/ 18-014793

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

Jan 12, 19 & 26, 2018

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on July 2, 2009 by Rebecca Maddux, a single person, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Network Funding, L.P., and recorded in Instrument # 3317577 on July 31, 2009, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as reflected by instrument recorded in 3457918 of the same Office. Shapiro and Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on March 5, 2018, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to wit:

Lot 18 of Clinton Estates, First Addition, more particularly described as follows: To arrive at the beginning to describe said lot 18, commence at the Southwest corner of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 Section 11, Township 12 South, Range 7 East; thence run North 03 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds East along the West line of said forty a distance 210.01 feet to a point in the North line of Clinton Street; thence run North 88 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along said North line distance of 549.99 feet to the point of beginning; thence run north 03 degrees 47 seconds East a distance of 257.80 feet; thence run South 03 degrees 23 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 32.00 feet to the P.C of a curve to the right, said curve having a radius of 110.02 feet, a delta angle of 84 degrees 36 minutes 56 seconds; thence run along said curve a distance of 162.48 feet to the P.T. of said curve; thence run South 87 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds West along the North line of Clinton Street a distance of 159.37 feet to the point of beginning.  For informational purposes only, the property address is: 5840 Clinton Street, Hokes Bluff, AL 35903.

Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.  This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.  Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale.  Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed.  This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure.  The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in certified or cash funds at the time and place of the sale.  The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by close of business on the next business day thereafter at the Law Office of Shapiro and Ingle, LLP at the address indicated below.  Shapiro and Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.  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.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA, and its successors and assigns

Mortgagee or Transferee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

704-333-8107/ 17-014397

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

Jan 12, 19 & 26, 2018

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Teresa Helms, a single woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for EvaBank, on the 21st day of December, 2006, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3261895; the undersigned Deutsche Bank National Trust  Company, as Trustee for Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust Series INABS 2007-A, Home Equity Mortgage Loan  Asset-Backed Certificates Series INABS 2007-A, as Mortgagee/Transferee, 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 Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on February 20, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:  Lots Numbers 9 and 10 in Block Number 4 of the H.E. Noojin Jr., Subdivision Number 2, being a rearrangement of Lots Numbers1 to 22, inclusive, of Block Number 27 of the Cloverdale Subdivision to Attalla, according to map of said Rearrangement recorded in Plat Book E, page 67, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and lying and being in Attalla, Etowah County, Alabama.  Property street address for informational purposes:  622 Noojin St SW, Attalla, AL  35954.  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.  This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.  The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, 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.  The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.  This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust Series INABS 2007-A, Home Equity Mortgage Loan  Asset-Backed Certificates Series INABS 2007-A, Mortgagee/Transferee

Pam King

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL  35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

413284

Jan 12, 19 & 26, 2018

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by John Fox and Jeana M. Fox, husband and wife, originally in favor of New Century Mortgage Corporation, on the 18th day of December, 2003, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Document Number M-2004-0014; the undersigned Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2004-NC1, as Mortgagee/Transferee, 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 Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on July 11, 2017, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Numbers thirteen (13) and fourteen (14) of Westminister’s School Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book “J”, Page 49, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Property street address for informational purposes:  209 Westminster Drive, Rainbow City, AL  35906

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.  This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.  The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, 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.  The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.  This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2004-NC1, Mortgagee/Transferee

The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed until 09/19/2017 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed until 11/21/2017 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed until 01/02/2018 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed until 02/06/2018 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Pam King

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL  35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

363977

Jan 12, 2018

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Sharon Miller Cash and David L. Cash – non-vested spouse – married couple, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., on the 30th day of November, 2011, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3358925; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, 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 Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on February 20, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot 6, Argyle Hills, Unit 4, according to and as shown by map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book G at Page 389, and being the same property described in Deed Book 1415 at Page 781, both in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The hereinabove described property being one and the same as described in mortgage recorded in Instrument Number 3358925 and deed recorded in Book 2003, Page 2956.

Property street address for informational purposes:  105 Carlton Pl, Gadsden, AL  35904

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.  This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.  The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, 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.  The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.  This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee

Ginny Rutledge

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL  35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

427364

Jan 12, 19 & 26, 2018

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms of the mortgage executed on the 14th day of Deember 2012, by LANEKA BOSTON, as mortgagor, in favor of ADVANCED REALTY CO., INC., as mortgagee, as recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama as Inst. # 3378219, and said default continuing, the mortgagee, under power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at auction for cash to the highest bidder on the steps of the Etowah County Courthouse in Gadsden, Alabama, during legal hours of sale on the 6th day of March, 2018, the following described real estate embraced in said mortgage, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

LOTS 2 AND 3, IN BLOCK 2, OF THE H.H. VINSON ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “C”, PAGE 270, PROBATE OFFICE OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

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

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND ECEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE DESCRIED 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 THERE TO.

ALABMA LAW GIVES SOME PERSONS WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN PROPERTY THE RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY UNDER CERTAIN IRCUMSTANCES.  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 transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.  This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation; contact Jason Knowles at the phone number shown below prior to attendance at sale.

Jason Knowles

Attorney for Mortgagee

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

400 Broad Street, Suite 105

Gadsden, AL 35901

(256) 547-7200

Jan 12, 19, 26 & Feb 2, 2018

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

TO: RODNEY JAMES  Please take notice that a Petition for Change of Name of the minor child born to Mary K. Jacobs (n/k/a Mary Muratta) on or about October 25, 1999, has been filed in said court and that a hearing on said petition has been set for te 23rd day of January, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. before the Probate Court of Etowah County.  Please be advised that if you intend to contest this Petition you must file a written response with the attorney for the petitioner nhamed below and with the Clerk of the Probate Court, Etowah County, Alabama as soon as possible but no later than thirty (30) days from the last day this notice is published.

Done this the 13th day of December, 2017.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Dec 22 & 29, 2017 and Jan 5 & 12, 2017

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RESOLUTION

NO. R-01-18

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

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

1554 TERRACE DRIVE in District 1 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:  Lot Number Nineteen (19) in Block Number Four (4) in Brookwood Addition of Gadsden, according to the map thereof as recorded in Plat Book “D”, Pages 88 and 89, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to Michael Pierce, 1554 Terrace Drive

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden 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 t o 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 on January 2, 2018.

      

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

Jan  12, 2018

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FILE CLAIM

JOYCE LISTER appointed Personal Representative on 12/13/2017 Estate of HELLICE WHITE, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all person that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 5, 12 & 19, 2018

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FILE CLAIM

PHYLLIS ELAINE PLUNKETT appointed Personal Representative on 12/7/2017 Estate of HOWARD ELMER MCLENDON, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claim not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 5, 12 & 19, 2018

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FILE CLAIM

THOMAS G. GRITZMACHER appointed Personal Representative on 12/4/2017 Estate of ALICE VIRGINIA GRITZMACHER, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claim not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 5, 12 & 19, 2018

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FILE CLAIM

TRACY CREEL FLOYD appointed Personal Representative on 12/8/2017 Estate of JASON EUGENE FLOYD, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claim not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 5, 12 & 19, 2018

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FILE CLAIM

CHRISTY MINE appointed Personal Representative on 12/4/2017 Estate of JUNE B. EPPERSON, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claim not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 5, 12 & 19, 2018

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FILE CLAIM

RICHARD CHARLES MCMURTREY, JR.  appointed Personal Representative on 12/13/2017 Estate of LOUISE D. DRIVER, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claim not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 5, 12 & 19, 2018

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FILE CLAIM

LANEECA TAYLOR appointed Personal Representative on 12/8/2017 Estate of BENNIE L. DOWDY, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claim not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 5, 12 & 19, 2018

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FILE CLAIM

JANE CHESNUT KAH appointed Personal Representative on 12/11/2017 Estate of JIMMIE H. CHESNUT, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claim not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 5, 12 & 19, 2018

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FILE CLAIM

TERESA DIANE GILBERT AND KENNETH WAYNE MINTON appointed Personal Representative on 8/1/2017 Estate of MARGARET LUCILLE BYRUM, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 12, 19 & 26, 2018

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FILE CLAIM

DEBBY L. MOON appointed Personal Representative on 12/14/2017 Estate of HOYT J. LANGSTON, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 12, 19 & 26, 2018

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FILE CLAIMS

SANDY KNIGHT appointed Personal Representative on 1/5/2018 Estate of JACK PARTEE, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 12, 19 & 26, 2018

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ADOPTION NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: REBECCA HARRIS

NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF: A CHILD BORN TO KAYLA M. BARNETT, WHO’S ADDRESS, IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED.

You will take a notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a child born to Kayla M. Barnett, (Natural Mother), set to be heard on February 20th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., was filed on the 30th day of November, 2017, alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is unknown and had nor been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of putative father.  Minor child’s birth date is 10/22/2012.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein with Clark Hall, whose name and address is shown below, ad with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Courthouse, 800 Forest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

Done this 18th day of December, 2017.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY:

Clark Hall 750 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden,AL 35901 Phone: (256) 549-4357

Fax: (256) 547-4881

clarkhall@clarkhalllaw.com

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Dec 22 & 29, 2017 and Jan 5 & 12, 2018

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CUSTODY HEARING

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF D.T.B. AND N.K.M., MINORS.  NOTICE OF JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDING.

Notice is hereby given that a verified Petition of Change of Custody has been filed by Lula Faye White on December 6, 2017, and that 30 days after the notice of publicagtion hereof and pursuant to the law of Alabama, the Court shall be requested to enter an order changing custody of D.T.B. and N.K.M. upon a hearing at 3:30 p.m. the 7th day of February, 2017, in the Juvenile court for Etowah County, Alabama.

Petitioner’s Attorney:

Legal Counsel for the Elderly, Legal Services Alabama

P.O. Box 2186, Anniston, AL 36202

256-237-6741

Jan 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2018

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ADOPTION PUBLICATION

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION

NOTICE TO:  UNKNOWN

ADDRESS: UNKNOWN

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a child born to Kathy Nicole Jones, was filed on July 5, 2017, is set to be heard on the 3rd day of April 2018 at 10:30 a.m., alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is unknown and has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of putative father.  The minor child’s date of birth is April 8, 2008.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein, with counsel for the petitioners, whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, P.O. Box 187, Gadsden, AL 35902.

Attorney for the Petitioner:

Jack Floyd, Esquire

808 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

This the 4th day of January, 2018

Bobby M. Junkins

Probate Judge

Jan 12, 19, 26 & Feb 2, 2018

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ADOPTION PUBLICATION

In the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama

In the Matter of Adoption Petition of: R.R. and E.R.

Case # A-1272

Notice to:  Unknown Father

Address: Unknown

You will take notice that a Petition for Adoption of a child born by K. W., (natural mother), was filed on the 19th day of December, 2017, alleging that the whereabouts and identity of the natural father are unknown and/or that the natural father to the aforesaid minor child is that of a putative father.  Minor Child’s birth date is 09/11/17.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within 30 days of the date of the last publication herein with Petitioner’s Attorney, Robert T. Noone, whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

Done this 4th day of January, 2018.

Bobby Junkins

Judge of Probate

Attorney for Petitioners:

Robert T. Noone, Esq.

PO Box 2425

Gadsden, Alabama 35903

256-689-0565

Jan 12, 19, 26 and Feb 2, 2018

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ADOPTION PUBLICATION

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION

NOTICE TO:  JASON BLAKE FOREMAN

ADDRESS: UNKNOWN

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a child born to Kathy Nicole Jones, was filed on July 5, 2017, is set to be heard on the 3rd day of April 2018 at 10:30 a.m., alleging that the whereabouts of the natural father, Jason Blake Foreman, are unknown.  The minor child’s date of birth is October 10, 2009.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein, with counsel for the petitioners, whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, P.O. Box 187, Gadsden, AL 35902.

Attorney for the Petitioner:

Jack Floyd, Esquire

808 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

This the 4th day of January, 2018

Bobby M. Junkins

Probate Judge

Jan 12, 19, 26 & Feb 2, 2018

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NOTICE OF PETITION

NOTICE TO: CLAYTON BRANSCUM, FATHER OF MALE CHILD

BORN OCTOBER 5, 2015

CASE NUMBER: JU-2018-06.01

Laura Lee Vaughn has filed a petition in the Juvenile Court of Etowah County, Alabama, regarding a child born 10/05/2015 to Hannah Nicole Boyd.  You have fourteen days from the date of this notice to answer, defend or respond to said petition, otherwise a judgment by default may be entered against you.

Cassandra Johnson

Clerk of the Court

Attorney for Petitioner:

Charles Y. Boyd

Attorney for Petitioner

930 Forrest Avenue

Gadsden, Alabama 35901

Phone: (256) 547-6801

Jan 12, 19, 26 & Feb 2, 2018

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION

FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO: CV-17-900952-WBO

STATE OF ALABAMA

Ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$4,131.00 U.S. Currency

DEFENDANT

In Re: Chance Mikel Thomas

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY.  WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above described currency.  You are hereby notified htat you must answer said Complaint by the 23rd day of February, 2018.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 19th day of December, 2017.

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

Jan 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2018

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION

FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO: CV-17-900951-GCD

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

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$4,000.00 U.S. Currency

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Jaclyn Nicole Patrick

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY:  WHEREA, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture an ultimate disposition of the above described currency.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 23rd day of February, 2018.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE the 19th day of December, 2017.

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

Jan 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2018

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION

FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO: CV-17-900960-DAK

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

PLAINTIFF

VS.

2009 Dodge Challenger

VIN# 2B3LJ74W

29H611983

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Joe’el Douglas Milo

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY:  WHEREA, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture an ultimate disposition of the above described property.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 23rd day of February, 2018.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 19th day of December, 2017.

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

Jan 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2018

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION

FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO: CV-17-900967-DAK

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

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$1,445.00 US Currency,

Mossberg20G

Serial Number: U938477,

Phoenix Arms 22

Serial Number: 4487534,

H & R 20G

Serial Number: AU554322,

Marlin 357 Magnum

Serial Number: 04090558

Vizio 60” TV

Serial Number: LFTRVULT 4501257,

Vapex Projector Screen

RCA Projector

Serial Number: A17092210 20007916,

Night Hawk Security DVR

Serial Number: 686A825989996,

DEFENDANTS

In Re: Angel Michelle Wright

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:  WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described property and currency.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 5th day of March, 2018.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 3rd day of January, 2018.

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

Jan 12, 19, 26 & Feb 2, 2018

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION

FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO: CV-17-900956-WHR

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

PLAINTIFF

VS.

Maverick 12G #MV98012V,

Taurus Millennium G2 9mm

#TJT26946,

Century Arms RAS47 #RAS47080177,

Taurus Millennium G29mm

#TJU36547

DEFENDANT

In Re: Devonte M. Williams

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:  WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described property.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 5th day of March, 2018.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 3rd day of January, 2018.

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

Jan 12, 19, 26 & Feb 2, 2018

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION

FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO: CV-17-900966-GCD

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

PLAINTIFF

VS.

2008 Chrysler 300

VIN# 2C3LA63HX 8H272291

DEFENDANT

In Re: Damon Parrish Turner

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:  WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described vehicle.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 5th day of March, 2018.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 3rd day of January, 2018.

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

Jan 12, 19, 26 & Feb 2, 2018

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION

FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO: CV-17-900954-WHR

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

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$3,380.00 U.S. Currency

DEFENDANT

In Re: Tevin T. Spears

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:  WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described currency.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 5th day of March, 2018.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 3rd day of January, 2018.

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

Jan 12, 19, 26 & Feb 2, 2018

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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 February 16, 2018:

2008 DODGE AVENGER

VIN# 1B3LC46R78 N232239

ER Towing & Recovery

827 Jones Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

256-547-1549

Jan 5 & 12, 2018

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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 February 6, 2018:

1999 INFINITI I30; VIN # JNKCA21 A3XT775669       

2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER; VIN# 5N1AR18 UX8C657286

Hammett Towing

240 Wesson Lake Road

Attalla, AL 35954

256-613-8499

Jan 12 & 19, 2018

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