Legals for the week of Nov. 4 – 11, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Mark Turner and Heather A. Weston, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), (solely as nominee for Lender, First Federal Bank, and Lender’s successors and assigns), dated the 25th day of October, 2013, which Mortgage was recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3393769; said Mortgage having been transferred and assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), (solely as nominee for Lender, First Federal Bank, and Lender’s successors and assigns) to Alabama Housing Finance Authority by virtue of that certain Assignment of Mortgage dated August 26, 2016 and recorded in said Probate Office in Instrument Number 3440184. The undersigned Alabama Housing Finance Authority as Assignee of said Mortgage will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on December 1, 2016, the real property described in said Mortgage, which said description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lots Numbers Ninety-Three (93), Ninety-Four (94) and Ninety-Five (95) of Riverview Estates Parcel Number One (1) as recorded in Plat Book “C”, pages 402 and 403, Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

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 realizing the mortgage debt, together with all expenses of the sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.

SASSER, SEFTON & BROWN, P.C.

Bowdy J. Brown, Esq.   

445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 8050

Montgomery, Alabama 36104

Our File No.: 49696-2191

ATTORNEYS FOR ASSIGNEE

ALABAMA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY

ASSIGNEE

Oct 21, 28 & Nov 4, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Terry Lynn RobbinsA/K/A Terry Robbins, EDIT, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mountain States Mortgage Centers Inc., on March 16, 2009, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, at Instrument number, 3321305; and subsequently modified on February 1, 2012, and said modification being recorded at Instrument Number, 3365525; and subsequently transferred to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC; Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse, in Gadsden, Alabama, on November 15, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Number Six (6) in Block Number (1) in White Subdivision according to the map or plat thereof recorded in plat Book “F”, Page 163, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Commonly known as: 316 White Street, Gadsden, AL 35901

Parcel Number: 10-07-26-1-000-032.000

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure.

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

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC

Transferee

Jauregui & Lindsey, LLC

244 Inverness Center Dr

Ste 200

Birmingham, AL 35242

205-988-8888

Oct 21, 28 & Nov 4, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on May 22, 2012 by Jason D. Sherrer, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Federal Bank, and recorded in Instrument # 3367746 on May 25, 2012, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as reflected by instrument recorded in 3398745 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 November 17, 2016, 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:

Commence at the Southeast comer of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4), Section 31, Township 12 South, Range 6 East of Huntsville Meridian and run North 87 degrees 32 minutes 00 seconds West, along the South line of said Quarter, 12.00 feet to the West right-of-way line of Lakewood Drive; thence North 02 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along said West right-of-way and parallel with the East line of said Quarter, 182.08 feet to the point of beginning of the property described herein; thence continue North 02 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along said West right-of-way, 106.70 feet to a point; thence run North 88 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds West, leaving said right-of-way, 104.57 feet to a point; thence run South 63 degrees 32 minutes 30 seconds West, 68.73 feet to a point; thence run South 02 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 72.24 feet to a point; thence run South 87 degrees 32 minutes 00 seconds East, 165.00 feet to the point of beginning. Said property being a portion of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4), Section 31, Township 12 South, Range 6 East, Etowah County, Alabama.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 240 Lakewood Rd, Rainbow City, AL 35906.

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, National Association, and its successors and assigns

Mortgagee or Transferee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

704-333-8107/ 15-008936

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

Oct 21, 28 & Nov 4, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Karen M. Rooks nka Karen M. Rooks Cunningham, a single person, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Financial Alabama, Inc., on the 26th day of October, 2006, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Mortgage Instrument Number 3258245; the undersigned U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust , 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 December 6, 2016, 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:

To arrive at a point of beginning for a tract of land commence at the Northwest corner of Lot Number 4 of the J.L. White Subdivision Number 2 as recorded in Plat Book D, Page 117, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama; thence run Southwesterly along the Westerly like of said Lot Number 4, which is alos the Easterly right of way line of Rainbow Drive, a distancce of 151.87 feet to a point and which said point is the point of beggining for the tract herein described; thence continue alng said Westerly line of Lot Number 4 and the Easterly line pf Lot Number 5. A distance of 208.13 feet; thence deflect 119 degrees 30 minutes 26 seconds to the left an run a distabce of 437.75 feet; thnece deflect 108 degrees 44 minutes 13 seconds to the left and run a distance of 25 feet; thene deflect 45 degrees 08 minutes 15 seconds to the left and run a distance of 358.63 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.0 acre, more or less andd being part of Lots Number 4 and Number 5 of the J.L. White Subdivision Number 2.

Property street address for informational purposes:  5005 Rainbow Dr, 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.

U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust , Mortgagee/Transferee

Elizabeth Loefgren

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL  35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

399277

Oct 21, 28 & Nov 4, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Curtis R. Sims aka Curtis Randall Sims, unmarried, to Regions Bank, on the 10th day of February, 2014, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, as Instrument Number 3398554.

The undersigned Regions Bank, as mortgagee, 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 Court House at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on the 17th day of November, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

To reach the point of beginning of the lands herein conveyed begin at a point 220 feet North of the SE corner of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ in Section 29, Township 11 S, Range 7 E, in Etowah County, Alabama, and from thence run in a westerly direction and parallel to the South line of said quarter section a distance of 880 feet to a point, said point being the point of beginning of the lands herein described; thence run in a northerly direction and parallel to the East line of said quarter section a distance of 219 feet to a point; thence run in a westerly direction and parallel to the South line of said quarter section a distance of 440 feet, more or less, to a point on the east right of way line of White’s Chapel Road; thence run in a southerly direction and along the east right of way line of White’s Chapel Road a distance of 105 feet, more or less, to a point 325 feet North of the South line of said quarter section; thence run in an easterly direction and parallel to the South line of said quarter section a distance of 230 feet to a point; thence run in a southerly direction and parallel to the East line of said quarter section a distance of 105 feet to a point; thence run in an easterly direction and parallel to the South line of said quarter section of 210 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, and being a portion of the NE ¼ of the SW 1/4 , in Section 29, Township 11 S, Range 7 East, in Etowah County, Alabama.

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.

REGIONS BANKMortgagee

W. L. LONGSHORE, III

Attorney for Mortgagee

LONGSHORE, BUCK & LONGSHORE, P.C.                          

The Longshore Building

2009 Second Avenue North

Birmingham, Alabama  35203-3703

Phone: 205-252-7661

Oct 21, 28 & Nov 4, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by James D. Wall, a single man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CitiBank, N.A., on the 20th day of December, 2012, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3379659 and modified by that certain Circuit Court Order recorded in Instrument Number 3438017; the undersigned CitiMortgage, 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 December 6, 2016, 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:

Parcel 1:

That part of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 10 South, Range 4 East in Etowah County, Alabama and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the center of above Section 28; thence South 88 degrees 57 minutes East along the North line of above forty a distance of 130.2 feet to a point; thence leaving said North line South 30 degrees 40 minutes East a distance of 575.0 feet to the point of beginning for the parcel herein described; thence continuing South 30 degrees 40 minutes East a distance of 60.8 feet to a point in the NW margin of an unnamed road; thence South 59 degrees 20 minutes West along, said NW margin a distance of 368.3 feet to a point; thence continuing along said margin North 22 degrees 38 minutes West a distance of 238.3 feet to a point; thence leaving said margin North 86 degrees 56 minutes East a distance of 378.1 feet to the point of beginning and containing 1.2 acres more or less.

Parcel 2:

All that part of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 10 South, Range 4 East of the Huntsville Meridian more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a 1-1/2 inch pipe found at the Northwest corner of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 10 South, Range 4 East of the Huntsville Meridian; thence South 88 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East along the north line of said forty, a distance of 130.20 feet to an iron pin set at the point of beginning. From said point of beginning, continue South 88 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 383.20 feet to an iron point set, said point being North 88 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds West and 820.54 feet from an axle found at the Northeast corner of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said section; thence leaving said forty line, South 30 degrees 29 minutes 58 seconds East a distance of 436.41 feet to a point on the Northwesterly right-of-way of Walls Road, said point being North 30 degrees 29 minutes 58 seconds West and 25.00 feet from an iron pin (reference point) set at the centerline of Walls Road; thence along said right-of-way, South 59 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 326.00 feet to a 3/4 inch solid stock iron found; thence leaving said right-of-way, North 30 degrees 32 minutes 58 seconds West a distance of 637.87 feet to the point of beginning, less and except any easements or rights-of-way, and being a portion of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 10 South, Range 4 East of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama.

Parcel 3:

All that part of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 10 South, Range 4 East of the Huntsville Meridian more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a 1-1/2 inch pipe found at the Northwest corner of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 10 South, Range 4 East of the Huntsville Meridian; thence South 88 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East along the North line of said forty a distance of 130.20 feet to an iron pin set; thence leaving said forty line, South 30 degrees 32 minutes 58 seconds East a distance of 316.71 feet to an iron pin set at the point of beginning. From said point of beginning, continue South 30 degrees 32 minutes 58 seconds East a distance of 260.36 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 87 degrees 21 minutes 07 seconds West a distance of 378.63 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar found on the Northeasterly right-of-way of Walls Road; thence leaving said right-of-way, North 45 degrees 29 minutes 27 seconds East a distance of 344.80 feet to the point of beginning. Less and except any easements or rights-of-way, and being a portion of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 10 South, Range 4 East of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama.

Property street address for informational purposes:  75 John Walls Rd, Boaz, AL 35956

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.

CitiMortgage, Inc., Mortgagee/Transferee

Rebecca Redmond

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL  35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

359053

Oct 21, 28 & Nov 4, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by David Earl Allen and wife, Misty M. Allen, to Alabama Teachers Credit Union on the 10th day of October, 2007, said mortgage being recorded Instrument #3281308, Record of Mortgages, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and the undersigned, by reason of such default, having declared the entire remaining indebtedness secured by said mortgage to be immediately due and payable, and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given, that acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Dana L. Rice, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the Courthouse door in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 21st day of November, 2016, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

To find the point of beginning commence at an existing vertical stone marking the Northeast corner of Section 13, Township 10 South, Range 6 East, thence South 01degree 27 min. 12 sec. West a distance of 529.26 ft. to a point in a ditch, thence South 00 degrees 01 min. 36 sec. West a distance of 80.74 ft., thence South 13 degrees 07 min. East along an old road bed a distance of 195.04 ft. to a point on the Northerly right of way line of the old Little Wills Valley Road, thence South 42 degrees 55 min. 04 sec. West along the Northwesterly line of said road a distance of 274.03 ft. to the point of beginning of the hereafter described parcel of land, thence North 51 degrees 05 min. 37 sec. West a distance of 99.62 ft., thence North 63 degrees 09 min. 10 sec. West a distance of 145.09 ft., thence North 74 degrees 24 min. 48 sec. West a distance of 139.86 ft., thence North 49 degrees 51min. 42 sec. West a distance of 150.07 ft., thence North 58 degrees 16 min. 05 sec. West a distance of 154.64 ft., thence South 26 degrees 34 min.54 sec. West a distance of 113.66 ft., thence South 34 degrees 55 min. 38 sec. East a distance of 117.0 ft., thence South 52 degrees 12 min. 24 sec. East a distance of 128.45 ft., thence North 88 degrees 38 min. 45 sec. East a distance of 228.35 ft., thence South 43 degrees 38 min. 23 sec. East a distance of 210.0 ft. to a point on the Northwesterly line of the Old Little Wills Valley Road, thence North 50 degrees 42 min. 03 sec. East along the Northwesterly line of said road a distance of 126.53 ft. to the point of beginning.  Lying and being in the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 13, Township 10 South, Range 6 East, Huntsville Meridian, 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.

Alabama Teachers Credit Union

BY:__/s/Dana L. Rice

Dana L. Rice, Its Attorney

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

P. O. Box 129

Gadsden, Alabama 35902

(256) 543-3664

Oct 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Amanda H. Vazquez, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), (solely as nominee for Lender, First Federal Bank, and Lender’s successors and assigns), dated the 3rd day of April, 2012, which Mortgage was recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3365008; said Mortgage having been transferred and assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), (solely as nominee for Lender, First Federal Bank, and Lender’s successors and assigns) to Alabama Housing Finance Authority by virtue of that certain Assignment of Mortgage dated September 3, 2015 and recorded in said Probate Office in Instrument Number 3423285. The undersigned Alabama Housing Finance Authority as Assignee of said Mortgage will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on December 1, 2016, the real property described in said Mortgage, which said description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Number Eight (8) in Block “C” of Elliott’s Supplemental Addition Number Two (2) to Gadsden, Alabama, according to the map or plat thereof as same is recorded in Plat Book “B”, Page 4, Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being situated in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon.

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 realizing the mortgage debt, together with all expenses of the sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.

SASSER, SEFTON & BROWN, P.C.

Bowdy J. Brown, Esq.   

445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 8050

Montgomery, Alabama 36104

Our File No.: 49696-1870

ATTORNEYS FOR ASSIGNEE

ALABAMA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY

ASSIGNEE

Oct 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2916

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Eric A. Firestone and wife, Brandi Firestone, to Aurora Land Co., LLC on the 5th day of February, 2010, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #3327584, Mortgage Records, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and the undersigned, by reason of such default, having declared the entire remaining indebtedness secured by said mortgage to be immediately due and payable, and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given, that acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Dana L. Rice, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the Courthouse door in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on November 21, 2016, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Being Lot Twenty-Five (25) of Bristow Creek Estates Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book “K”, Page 105, of the Office of the Probate Judge, Etowah County, Alabama.

Also included herein:  one (1) 28 x 64 (60)’ 2004 Chandeluer Manufactured Home, Model Number 2847-3B2, Serial Number CH3AL08109A and CHAL08109B.

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.

Aurora Land Co., LLC

BY:__/s/Dana L. Rice

Dana L. Rice, Its Attorney

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

P. O. Box 129

Gadsden, Alabama 35902

(256) 543-3664

Oct 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2016

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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 8, 1999 by Stephen R. Brooks and Patricia T. Brooks, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Choice Funding, Inc., and recorded in 1999 at 350 on December 16, 1999, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-GEL2 as reflected by instrument recorded in Document No., Misc-2001-0600; Instrument No., 3276980 and 3441238 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 November 22, 2016, 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 Number Two (2), Block “A” of the rearrangement of lots One (1), Fourteen (14), and Fifteen (15), in Block 4 of Hadley Farms, according to the map of said rearrangement as the same appears of record in Plat Book “C”, Page 289 in the office of Probate Judge and being in Etowah County, Alabama.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 409 Keeling Rd, 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.

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-GEL2, and its successors and assigns

Mortgagee or Transferee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

704-333-8107/ 15-007523

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

Oct 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated March 15, 2011, executed by Matthew Mosley, a single man, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., which mortgage was recorded on March 16, 2011, in Instrument Number 3347030, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Main entrance to the Etowah County Courthouse at Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on December 6, 2016, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Five (5) of Berkley Hills Subdivision, 1st Addition, as recorded in Plat Book J, Page 39, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

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

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

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

Mortgagee

Robert J. Wermuth/mgw

Stephens Millirons, P.C.

P.O. Box 307

Huntsville, Alabama  35804

Attorney for Mortgagee

Nov 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on May 20, 2014 by Evan Elliott, a single man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, and recorded in Instrument # 3402070 on May 20, 2014, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as reflected by instrument recorded in Instrument#, 3429506 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 December 5, 2016, 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 NUMBER NINE (9) IN R.U. BARNES ADDITION TO HOKES BLUFF, ACCORDING TO

THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS THE SAME APPEARS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK “F”,

PAGE 361, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ETOWAH COUNTY, AND

LYING AND BEING IN HOKES BLUFF, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 2482 Barnes Dr, 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.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and its successors and assigns

Mortgagee or Transferee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

704-333-8107/ 16-009568

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

Nov 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Hugh E. Cox and Sherry A. Cox, husband and wife, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Financial Alabama, Inc., on the 8th day of April, 2005, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Doc #: M-2005-1593; the undersigned U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, 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 December 6, 2016, 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:

Tract Number 4 according to Map 1, of the Tarpley Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book D Page 109, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.

Property street address for informational purposes:  2501 McClain Ave , Gadsden, AL 35901

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.

U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Transferee

Elizabeth Loefgren

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL  35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

399238

Nov 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

DAVID WOODALL appointed Personal Representative (s) on October 14, 2016 Estate of SARA PACKER WOODALL, 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

Oct 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

MARTHA GAIL NIX BRACKETT appointed Personal Representative (s) on October 12, 2016 Estate of CHARLES JERRY BRACKETT, 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

Oct 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

KAREN ANN CHILDERS appointed Personal Representative (s) on September 23, 2016 Estate of GERALD D. CHILDERS, 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

Oct 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

ROBERT S. FOWLER appointed Personal Representative (s) on October 14, 2016 Estate of ROBERT BRUCE FOWLER, 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

Oct 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

JACLIE I. HERLONG appointed Personal Representative (s) on September 23, 2016 Estate of KENNETH HERLONG, 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

Oct 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

BOBBY RAY HINKLE appointed Personal Representative (s) on October 4, 2016 Estate of HELEN DEAN WALL, 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

Oct 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

KAREN ANN CHILDERS appointed Personal Representative (s) on September 23, 2016 Estate of BILLIE JEAN CHILDERS, 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

Oct 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

MARY F. PETERS appointed Personal Representative (s) on October 13, 2016 Estate of EMMA PRUITT ARIETA, 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

Oct 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

CHRISTIAN MARIE JAGGEARS appointed Personal Representative (s) on October 14, 2016 Estate of EDWARD J. PALIESCHESKEY, JR., 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

Oct 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

WALTER WAID appointed Personal Representative (s) on October 7, 2016 Estate of ROGER ALAN SELF, 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

Oct 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

TAMMY WILLIAMS & PAM POWELL, appointed Personal Representative (s) on October 7, 2016 Estate of REBECCA C. ANDERSON 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

Nov 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

CHARLES ALLEN COOPER, appointed Personal Representative (s) on June 15, 2016 Estate of VIOLET JOYCE COOPER 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

Nov 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

MARY F. PETERS, appointed Personal Representative (s) on October 13, 2016 Estate of EMMA PRUITT ARIETA, 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

Nov 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

BRITTANY CHERGOTAKOS, appointed Personal Representative (s) on October 11, 2016 Estate of MYRTLE HARRIS, 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

Nov 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

JANE BLACK LANE, appointed Personal Representative (s) on October 17, 2016 Estate of RALPH EDISON LANE 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

Nov 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

VICKI ANN JONES (ELLER) AND KENNETH EARL JONES, appointed Personal Representative (s) on October 25, 2016 Estate of FRANCES T. JONES, 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

Nov 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

BROOKLIN GRAVES, appointed Personal Representative (s) on October 27, 2016 Estate of WALISHA CROFT 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

Nov 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICE

CASE NUMBER: S 9207

DATE ISSUED: 9/23/2016

DIE DATE: 12/26/2016

To: Attorney of record in this cause

This is to inform that if an Inventory is not filed within ninety (90) days from issuance of Letters, the Letters will be REVOKED.

Please inform your client.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Oct 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CHEROKEE COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO. S-9194

NOTICE TO: HELEN HOWARD BULLOCK, JR., KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF HELEN HOWARD BULLOCK

A hearing on the Petition for Administration of the Estate of HELEN HOWARD BULLOCK, deceased, will be held before the undersigned on the 22nd day of November, 2016 at 2:0 p.m. at the Etowah County Courthouse, Gadsden, Alabama.

Bobby M. Junkins
Judge of Probate

Oct 14, 21, 28 & Nov 4, 2016

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PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, AL

CASE NO. A-1072

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF MICHAEL DALE KAY AND MELISA GAIL KAY

NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF: Minor child and Angel Michelle Landers

WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a minor child, (born to Angel Michelle Landers, Natural Mother), was filed on the 15th day of August, 2016, alleging that the whereabouts of any unknown father and that the whereabouts of Angel Michelle Landers are not known. Minor Child’s birth date is 11/16/2000.

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 Robert M. Echols, Jr., whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse, Etowah County Probate Court, P. O. Box 187 Gadsden, AL 35902.

DONE this 24th day of August, 2016.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Robert M. Echols, Jr.

4 Office Park Circle, Suite 116

Birmingham, AL 35223

Oct 14, 21, 28 & Nov 4, 2016

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF:

NOTICE TO: CURTIS J. BLACKWOOD, ADDRESS UNKNOWN

You will take notice that on October 7, 2016 that a Petition for the adoption of a minor child born to Chasity Dawn Martin, a natural mother, was filed with the Etowah County Probate Court, alleging that the natural father’s whereabouts are unknown and/or that the natural father to the aforesaid minor child is that of putative father. Minor child’s birth date is June 2, 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 Jack Floyd, 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.

This the 12th day of October, 2016.

Jack Floyd

808 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Oct 14, 21, 28 & Nov 4, 2016

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NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION

TO JOSHUA LYNN YORK

THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT IN CIVIL ACTION NO. CV-2016-900113 ENTITLED BARBARA TALLEY, PLAINTIFF VS JOSHUA LYNN YORK, ET AL, DEFENDANTS. PRESENTLY PENDING IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA, ETOWAH COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 800 FORREST AVE, ROOM 202, GADSDEN, AL 35901, THERE IS BEING MADE A CLAIM AGAINST YOU FOR NEGLIGENCE, RECKLESSNESS, AND/OR WANTON CONDUCT.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER THE CLAIM(S) AGAINST YOU IN WRITING, AND TO FILE THE ORIGINAL OF YOUR ANSWER WITH THE CLERK OF THIS COURT WITH A COPY TO JARRED B. DUNN WHOSE ADDRESS IS 601 SOUTH 5TH STREET, GADSDEN, AL 35901. WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE LAST DATE OF PUBLICATION. FAILING TO ANSWER OR PLEAD IN RESPONSE WILL RESULT IN A DEFAULT BEING ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE DAMAGES OR RELIEF SOUGHT AGAINST YOU.

THIS CASE IS ASSIGNED TO JUDGE WILLIAM B. OGLETREE.

DATED THIS 27TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2016.

CASSANDRA JOHNSON

CIRCUIT CLERK

Oct 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2016

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF: THE ADOPTION PETITION OF: CHAD D. SHAW AND LORI GUNNIN SHAW

NOTICE TO: UNKNOWN FATHER, ADDRESS UNKNOWN

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a minor child born unto Amy Renea Hall, natural mother, set to be heard on the 13th day of December, 2016, filed on the 17th day of October, 2016, alleging that the natural father’s identity and whereabouts are unknown, and minor child’s birth date is October 7, 2016.

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 Mary K. Simmons, whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, P. O. Box 107, Gadsden, AL 35902.

This the 18th day of October, 2016.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Mary K. Simmons

P. O. Box 1344

Gadsden, AL 35902-1344

256-546-0500

Oct 21, 28, Nov 4 & 11, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO.: F13,348

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOUIS DELMAR ASH JR.

TO: Shannon Monroe Sanders, Elizabeth Sanders Hurley and Rachel Ash

NOTICE OF DAY SET FOR HEARING ON PETITION TO APPOINT SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATOR AND MOTION ON WAVER OF SURETY FROM ORIGINAL BOND COMPANY IN THE ESTATE OF LOUIS DELMAR ASH JR.

You will please take notice that a Petition to Appoint Successor Administrator and Motion on Waiver of Surety from Original Bond Company in the Estate of LOUIS DELMAR ASH, JR., was filed in the Probate Court of Etowah County by Petitioner, Thomas Wayne Ash, and that the 29th day of November, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. was appointed a day and time for final hearing thereof, at which time you may appear and contest the same, if you see proper.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

James D. Fancher

721 7th Street South

Clanton, AL 35045

Oct 21, 28 & Nov 4, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF:

J. R. D. C.,  a child

CASE NO.   JU-2016- 352.01

NOTICE TO LINDSAY ALYN ROSS OF PETITION FOR EMERGENCY CUSTODY ORDER AND TO TERMINATE MOTHER’S PARENTAL RIGHTS

LINDSAY ALYN ROSS, who is the mother of the minor child, J.R.D.C., born on July 7, 2010, and whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Petition for Emergency Custody Order and to Terminate Mother’s Parental Rights that has been filed in this case.  You must answer the Petition within fourteen (14) days of the completion of the publication or thereafter a default judgment terminating your parental rights may be rendered against you. 

Done the 24th day of October, 2016.

Jason Knowles

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

Attorneys for the Petitioners

On behalf of the Clerk of the Juvenile

Court of Etowah County, Alabama

400 Broad Street, Suite 105

Gadsden, AL 35901

Ph: 256-547-7200

Oct 28, Nov 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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PUBLICATION ON  ADOPTION

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO.: A-1090

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD

NOTICE TO CHRISTOPHER SOLEMEN PHILLIPS, THE PARENTS OF A MINOR CHILD, WHOSE ADDRESS IS UNKNOWN

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a minor child born to Sarah Elaine Cox Phillips, Natural Mother), was filed on the 25th day of October, 2016, alleging that Christopher Solemen Phillips, the natural father’s whereabouts are unknown. Minor Child’s birth date is 09/18/15.

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 Robert M. Echols, Jr., whose name and address is shown below), and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, P. O. Box 187, Gadsden, AL 35902.

DONE this the 25th day of October, 2016.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Robert M. Echols, JR.

4 Office Park Circle, Suite 116

Birmingham, AL 35223

Oct 28, Nov 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following abandoned vehicle (s) on December 2, 2016 for charges due.

2001 Ford Mustang VIN# 1FAFP404 91F24 2905

2007 Ford Crown Vic VIN# 2FAFP7 1W27X13 0249

ER Towing & Recovery

827 Jones St.

Gadsden, AL 35901

Oct 28 & Nov 4, 2016

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