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Public Notices 04-24-25
April 22, 2025
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2020, Ambria Jessicalena Powe aka Ambria Powe and
Eric Donshae Leverette aka Eric Leverette, a married couple, executed a
Deed of Trust to Tim Williams, Trustee for the benefit of 21st Mortgage
Corporation, 620 Market Street One Centre Square, Knoxville, Tennessee
37902 as recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
Mississippi, in Instrument No. 202002456, reference to which is hereby
made; and,
Eric Donshae Leverette aka Eric Leverette, a married couple, executed a
Deed of Trust to Tim Williams, Trustee for the benefit of 21st Mortgage
Corporation, 620 Market Street One Centre Square, Knoxville, Tennessee
37902 as recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
Mississippi, in Instrument No. 202002456, reference to which is hereby
made; and,
WHEREAS, said 21st Mortgage Corporation, under the power granted to it
in said Deed of Trust, by instrument dated March 21, 2025, duly spread
upon the record and recorded as Instrument No. 202500869, in the office
of the Chancery Clerk aforesaid, did substitute the undersigned Jana Nye
Manlove in the place and stead of the original Trustee and of any other
Substituted Trustee; and,
in said Deed of Trust, by instrument dated March 21, 2025, duly spread
upon the record and recorded as Instrument No. 202500869, in the office
of the Chancery Clerk aforesaid, did substitute the undersigned Jana Nye
Manlove in the place and stead of the original Trustee and of any other
Substituted Trustee; and,
WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said
Deed of Trust, and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared
to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said Deed of
Trust, and the legal holder of said indebtedness having requested the
undersigned Substituted Trustee to execute the Trust and sell said land
and property in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust for the
purpose of raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney's
fees, Substituted Trustee's fees and expenses of sale; and,
Deed of Trust, and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared
to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said Deed of
Trust, and the legal holder of said indebtedness having requested the
undersigned Substituted Trustee to execute the Trust and sell said land
and property in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust for the
purpose of raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney's
fees, Substituted Trustee's fees and expenses of sale; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, the undersigned Jana Nye Manlove being the
Substituted Trustee, do hereby give notice that on April 30, 2025,
between 11:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., being the legal hours
of sale, I will proceed to sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder
for cash, at the Front South Steps of the Wayne County Courthouse in
Waynesboro, State of Mississippi, the following real property described
and conveyed in said Deed of Trust, lying and being situated in Wayne
County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as follows,
to-wit:
Substituted Trustee, do hereby give notice that on April 30, 2025,
between 11:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., being the legal hours
of sale, I will proceed to sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder
for cash, at the Front South Steps of the Wayne County Courthouse in
Waynesboro, State of Mississippi, the following real property described
and conveyed in said Deed of Trust, lying and being situated in Wayne
County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as follows,
to-wit:
Commencing at a railroad spike found situated at the locally accepted
Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southwest
Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 22, Township 9 North, Range 6 West in Wayne
County, Mississippi; thence run North 88 degrees, 53 minutes, and 21
seconds West for 492.69 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar; being the Northwest
corner of a 3.00 acres parcel and being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the
land to be described; Thence South for 261.18 feet; thence North 88
degrees, 53 minutes, and 21 seconds West for 838.31 feet to a rebar set
in a branch situated on the West line of said forty; thence North 00
degrees, 57 minutes, and 21 seconds East along the West line of said
forty for 261.14 feet to the Northwest corner of said NE 1/4 of SW 1/4;
thence South 88 degrees, 53 minutes, and 21 seconds East for 833.95 feet
to the POINT OF BEGINNING; containing 5.01 acres, more or less. Land
being subject to a power line right-of-way. Land being subject to a 15
ft. easement along the South line of said property. All being located
in the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of
Section 22, Township 9 North, Range 6 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southwest
Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 22, Township 9 North, Range 6 West in Wayne
County, Mississippi; thence run North 88 degrees, 53 minutes, and 21
seconds West for 492.69 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar; being the Northwest
corner of a 3.00 acres parcel and being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the
land to be described; Thence South for 261.18 feet; thence North 88
degrees, 53 minutes, and 21 seconds West for 838.31 feet to a rebar set
in a branch situated on the West line of said forty; thence North 00
degrees, 57 minutes, and 21 seconds East along the West line of said
forty for 261.14 feet to the Northwest corner of said NE 1/4 of SW 1/4;
thence South 88 degrees, 53 minutes, and 21 seconds East for 833.95 feet
to the POINT OF BEGINNING; containing 5.01 acres, more or less. Land
being subject to a power line right-of-way. Land being subject to a 15
ft. easement along the South line of said property. All being located
in the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of
Section 22, Township 9 North, Range 6 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
ALSO an easement described as commencing at a railroad spike found
situated at the locally accepted Northeast corner of the Northeast
Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 22,
Township 9 North, Range 6 West in Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run
North 88 degrees, 53 minutes, and 21 seconds West for 492.69 feet to a
1/2 inch rebar situated at the Northwest corner of a 3.00 acres parcel;
thence run South for 261.18 feet to a rebar being the POINT OF BEGINNING
of the easement to be described; thence North 88 degrees, 53 minutes, 21
seconds West along the South line of the above described 5.01 acres for
36.82 feet to a point situated 25 feet at right angles to the center
line of a power line right-of-way; thence South 19 degrees, 30 minutes,
32 seconds East parallel to the center line of said power line for
337.52 feet; thence South 15 degrees, 47 minutes, 25 seconds West for
90.17 feet to the North line of a one acre parcel of land; thence South
65 degrees, 37 minutes, 04 seconds East along said North line for 260.80
feet to rebar situated on the Westerly right-of-way line of the New St.
Paul Church Road, being the Northeast corner of said one acre parcel;
thence North 5 degrees, 15 minutes, 02 seconds East along said road for
31.75 feet to a one inch flat iron pointed out to be the Southeast
corner of a parcel of land deeded to the Non-Denominational Holiness
Church recorded in Deed Book 1143, Page 292; thence North 65 degrees, 37
minutes, 04 seconds West along said Church property for 211.90 feet to a
one inch iron pipe pointed out to be the Southwest corner of said Church
property; thence North 15 degrees, 47 minutes, and 25 seconds East for
75.79 feet to the Easterly right-of-way line of said power line; thence
North 19 degrees, 20 minutes, and 55 seconds West along said power line
right-of-way for 338.82 feet; thence North 88 degrees, 53 minutes, 21
seconds West for 7.18 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
situated at the locally accepted Northeast corner of the Northeast
Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 22,
Township 9 North, Range 6 West in Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run
North 88 degrees, 53 minutes, and 21 seconds West for 492.69 feet to a
1/2 inch rebar situated at the Northwest corner of a 3.00 acres parcel;
thence run South for 261.18 feet to a rebar being the POINT OF BEGINNING
of the easement to be described; thence North 88 degrees, 53 minutes, 21
seconds West along the South line of the above described 5.01 acres for
36.82 feet to a point situated 25 feet at right angles to the center
line of a power line right-of-way; thence South 19 degrees, 30 minutes,
32 seconds East parallel to the center line of said power line for
337.52 feet; thence South 15 degrees, 47 minutes, 25 seconds West for
90.17 feet to the North line of a one acre parcel of land; thence South
65 degrees, 37 minutes, 04 seconds East along said North line for 260.80
feet to rebar situated on the Westerly right-of-way line of the New St.
Paul Church Road, being the Northeast corner of said one acre parcel;
thence North 5 degrees, 15 minutes, 02 seconds East along said road for
31.75 feet to a one inch flat iron pointed out to be the Southeast
corner of a parcel of land deeded to the Non-Denominational Holiness
Church recorded in Deed Book 1143, Page 292; thence North 65 degrees, 37
minutes, 04 seconds West along said Church property for 211.90 feet to a
one inch iron pipe pointed out to be the Southwest corner of said Church
property; thence North 15 degrees, 47 minutes, and 25 seconds East for
75.79 feet to the Easterly right-of-way line of said power line; thence
North 19 degrees, 20 minutes, and 55 seconds West along said power line
right-of-way for 338.82 feet; thence North 88 degrees, 53 minutes, 21
seconds West for 7.18 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 26th day of March, 2025.
/s/ Jana Nye Manlove
JANA NYE MANLOVE
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE
Jana Nye Manlove
LAWLER FOREMAN PLLC
Attorneys at Law
Post Office Box 2488
Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158-2488
(601) 572-8778
POSTED THIS March 28, 2025
PUBLISHED: April 3, 2025; April 10, 2025; April 17, 2025; and April 24,
2025
2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
RICHARD MISKA, PLAINTIFF
VS.
PEARL W. WALKER, BILLY WAYNE WHITE, LISA WALKER FOSTER, FRANK WALKER,
PRENTIS WALKER, DEVIN WHITE, KAITLIN WHITE, DAVID FOSTER, SHAQUITTA
FOSTER, JAVIER FOSTER, HEIRS AT LAW OF ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED, WAYNE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, HON. LYNN FITCH, HON. KASSIE COLEMAN AND ANY AND
ALL OTHER PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN AND TO THE PROPERTY
DESCRIBED IN THIS COMPLAINT, DEFENDANTS
PRENTIS WALKER, DEVIN WHITE, KAITLIN WHITE, DAVID FOSTER, SHAQUITTA
FOSTER, JAVIER FOSTER, HEIRS AT LAW OF ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED, WAYNE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, HON. LYNN FITCH, HON. KASSIE COLEMAN AND ANY AND
ALL OTHER PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN AND TO THE PROPERTY
DESCRIBED IN THIS COMPLAINT, DEFENDANTS
CIVIL ACTION NO.: 25-CV 58
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO: PEARL W. WALKER, BILLY WAYNE WHITE, LISA WALKER FOSTER, FRANK
WALKER, PRENTIS WALKER, DEVIN WHITE, KAITLIN WHITE, DAVID FOSTER,
SHAQUITTA FOSTER, JAVIER FOSTER AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS, WHO ARE
RESIDENTS OR NON-RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, WHOSE NAMES AND
ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN AND COULD NOT BE ASCERTAINED AFTER DILIGENT SEARCH
AND INQUIRY BOTH WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, WHO CLAIM
AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT CURRENTLY ON FILE
IN THIS CAUSE, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI,
AND IDENTIFIABLE AS: TAX PARCEL # 105B12 00601900, AND PPIN# 008557
WALKER, PRENTIS WALKER, DEVIN WHITE, KAITLIN WHITE, DAVID FOSTER,
SHAQUITTA FOSTER, JAVIER FOSTER AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS, WHO ARE
RESIDENTS OR NON-RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, WHOSE NAMES AND
ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN AND COULD NOT BE ASCERTAINED AFTER DILIGENT SEARCH
AND INQUIRY BOTH WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, WHO CLAIM
AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT CURRENTLY ON FILE
IN THIS CAUSE, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI,
AND IDENTIFIABLE AS: TAX PARCEL # 105B12 00601900, AND PPIN# 008557
You have been made Respondents in the lawsuit filed in this Court by
RICHARD MISKA. The Petition filed against you has initiated a civil
action seeking to confirm title in the above-described property in
RICHARD MISKA as fully set out in the Petition and Complaint on file in
the Chancery Court of WAYNE County, Mississippi.
RICHARD MISKA. The Petition filed against you has initiated a civil
action seeking to confirm title in the above-described property in
RICHARD MISKA as fully set out in the Petition and Complaint on file in
the Chancery Court of WAYNE County, Mississippi.
You are required to mail, or hand deliver a written response to the
Complaint filed against you in this action to Fred Walton Montgomery,
II, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose post office address is P.O. Box 1333,
Waynesboro, MS 39367 and whose street address is 1600 Azalea Drive,
Suite B, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Complaint filed against you in this action to Fred Walton Montgomery,
II, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose post office address is P.O. Box 1333,
Waynesboro, MS 39367 and whose street address is 1600 Azalea Drive,
Suite B, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. IF YOUR
RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE
ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE MONEY OR OTHER RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE
COMPLAINT.
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. IF YOUR
RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE
ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE MONEY OR OTHER RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE
COMPLAINT.
You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of this Court, this the 28th day of March
2025.
2025.
JEREMY CARR,
WAYNE COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
BY: Karen Ward
Clerk of Wayne County Chancery Court
Publish: April 10, April 17 and April 24, 2025
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2006 GMC Envoy, VIN# 1GKES63MX62146151, to be sold May 23, 2025, at 9
a.m. at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne St., Waynesboro, MS
39367.
a.m. at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne St., Waynesboro, MS
39367.
Publish: April 10, April 17 & April 24, 2025
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2004 Nissan Titan, VIN# 1N6AA07B74N560760, to be sold May 12, at 8 a.m.
at Daniels Transmission, 210 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
at Daniels Transmission, 210 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Publish: April 10, April 17 & April 24, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATER OF THE ESTATE OF DARLENE C. EDGE, DECEASED
FRANK HOWARD GRAHAM, EXECUTOR
NO. 2025-66
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF DARLENE C. EDGE
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 8th day of April, 2025,
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned,
FRANK HOWARD GRAHAM, Executor of the Estate of Darlene C. Edge,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate
and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from the
first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned,
FRANK HOWARD GRAHAM, Executor of the Estate of Darlene C. Edge,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate
and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from the
first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
THIS the 8th day of April, 2025
/s/ Frank Howard Graham,
FRANK HOWARD GRAHAM,
Executor
Publish: April 17, April 24 & May 1, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN RE THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF THE HEIRS-AT-LAW AND STATUTORY
WRONGFUL DEATH BENEFICIARIES OF GARETT PITTS, DECEASED
WRONGFUL DEATH BENEFICIARIES OF GARETT PITTS, DECEASED
RYAN PITTS, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO.: 77CH1:25-cv-00062
RULE 4 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Any and all unknown statutory wrongful death beneficiaries of Garett
Pitts, Deceased
Pitts, Deceased
NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
You have been made Respondents in the Petition to Adjudicate the Heirs
and Statutory Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Garett Pitts, Deceased,
filed in this Court by Ryan Pitts, Petitioner, seeking determination of
any and all known heirs and/or statutory wrongful death beneficiaries of
Garett Pitts, Deceased.
and Statutory Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Garett Pitts, Deceased,
filed in this Court by Ryan Pitts, Petitioner, seeking determination of
any and all known heirs and/or statutory wrongful death beneficiaries of
Garett Pitts, Deceased.
You are required to mail, or hand deliver a written response to the
Petition to Adjudicate the Heirs and Statutory Wrongful Death
Beneficiaries of Garett Pitts, Deceased, filed in this action to Stevens
Law Group, PLLC, Lance Stevens, whose office address is 190 Gateway Dr.,
Suite A, Brandon, MS 39042.
Petition to Adjudicate the Heirs and Statutory Wrongful Death
Beneficiaries of Garett Pitts, Deceased, filed in this action to Stevens
Law Group, PLLC, Lance Stevens, whose office address is 190 Gateway Dr.,
Suite A, Brandon, MS 39042.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NO LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE 17th DAY OF MAY 2025, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR
DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE
RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE PETITION.
AFTER THE 17th DAY OF MAY 2025, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR
DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE
RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE PETITION.
You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 10th day of
April, 2025.
April, 2025.
WILLIAM J. CARR, CHANCERY CLERK
WAYNE COUNY, MISSISSIPPI
By: Angie Jabri, D.C.
Publish April 17, April 24 & May 1, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND N.F.E.G., A MINOR, BY AND
THROUGH
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND N.F.E.G., A MINOR, BY AND
THROUGH
HER NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS
VS.
JESSICA GRACE CHANCE AND CHARLIE DEWAYETT GARDNER, RESPONDENTS
CIVIL ACTION NO. 2025-57
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Jessica Grace Chance and Charlie Dewayett Gardner, who are not to be
found in the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post
office addresses are not known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry
made by said Petitioners.
found in the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post
office addresses are not known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry
made by said Petitioners.
You have been made Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by the
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and N.F.E.G., a Minor, seeking to terminate your parental
rights as those rights relate to said minor and demanding that the full
custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minor be placed
with the Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services.
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and N.F.E.G., a Minor, seeking to terminate your parental
rights as those rights relate to said minor and demanding that the full
custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minor be placed
with the Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE PETITION FILED AGAINST
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00, O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 28th DAY OF MAY, 2025 IN
THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA DR. IN
WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00, O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 28th DAY OF MAY, 2025 IN
THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA DR. IN
WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this 9th day of April,
2025.
2025.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Jabri,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: April 17, April 24 & May 1, 2025
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2023, EDUARDO T. SMITH A/K/A EDUARDO SMITH
executed a Deed of Trust to JOHN R. GUNN, Trustee, for the benefit of
FIRST STATE BANK, Waynesboro, Mississippi, which Deed of Trust was
recorded on November 8, 2023, in the office of Chancery Clerk, Wayne
County, Mississippi, and is identified as Instrument Number 202303117;
and
executed a Deed of Trust to JOHN R. GUNN, Trustee, for the benefit of
FIRST STATE BANK, Waynesboro, Mississippi, which Deed of Trust was
recorded on November 8, 2023, in the office of Chancery Clerk, Wayne
County, Mississippi, and is identified as Instrument Number 202303117;
and
WHEREAS, the legal holder of the said Deed of Trust and the note secured
thereby, substituted COOPER M. LEGGETT as Trustee therein, as authorized
by the terms thereof, by instrument recorded in the office of the
aforesaid Chancery Clerk, and is identified as Instrument Number
202501040; and
thereby, substituted COOPER M. LEGGETT as Trustee therein, as authorized
by the terms thereof, by instrument recorded in the office of the
aforesaid Chancery Clerk, and is identified as Instrument Number
202501040; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the performance of the conditions
and stipulations as set forth by said Deed of Trust, and having been
requested by the legal holder of the indebtedness secured and described
by said Deed of Trust so to do, notice is hereby given that I, COOPER M.
LEGGETT, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority conferred upon
me in said Deed of Trust, will offer for sale and will sell at public
sale and outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, during the
legal hours (between the hours of 11:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock
p.m.) at the South front door of the County Courthouse of Wayne County,
Mississippi, on the 8th day of May, 2025, the following described land
and property being the same land and property described in said Deed of
Trust, situated in Wayne County, State of Mississippi, to-wit:
and stipulations as set forth by said Deed of Trust, and having been
requested by the legal holder of the indebtedness secured and described
by said Deed of Trust so to do, notice is hereby given that I, COOPER M.
LEGGETT, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority conferred upon
me in said Deed of Trust, will offer for sale and will sell at public
sale and outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, during the
legal hours (between the hours of 11:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock
p.m.) at the South front door of the County Courthouse of Wayne County,
Mississippi, on the 8th day of May, 2025, the following described land
and property being the same land and property described in said Deed of
Trust, situated in Wayne County, State of Mississippi, to-wit:
Beginning at the corner of Lot A in Block 19 at the intersection of
Azalea Drive (Carr Street) and Turner Street and running in a
Southeasterly direction along Turner Street for a distance of 85.0 feet
to a point used as a starting point; thence in a Westerly direction
parallel to Azalea Drive (Carr Street) for a distance of 240.0 feet;
thence in a Southeasterly direction parallel to Turner Street for a
distance of 60.0 feet; thence in an Easterly direction parallel to
Azalea Drive (Carr Street) for a distance of 240.0 feet to Turner
Street; thence in a Northwesterly direction along Turner Street for a
distance of 60.0 feet to the point of beginning or starting point,
situated in Lot A in Block 19, of the City of Waynesboro, Wayne County,
Mississippi.
Azalea Drive (Carr Street) and Turner Street and running in a
Southeasterly direction along Turner Street for a distance of 85.0 feet
to a point used as a starting point; thence in a Westerly direction
parallel to Azalea Drive (Carr Street) for a distance of 240.0 feet;
thence in a Southeasterly direction parallel to Turner Street for a
distance of 60.0 feet; thence in an Easterly direction parallel to
Azalea Drive (Carr Street) for a distance of 240.0 feet to Turner
Street; thence in a Northwesterly direction along Turner Street for a
distance of 60.0 feet to the point of beginning or starting point,
situated in Lot A in Block 19, of the City of Waynesboro, Wayne County,
Mississippi.
Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
WITNESS my signature, on this the 11 day of April, 2025.
COOPER M. LEGGETT
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE
LEGGETT LAW OFFICE, PLLC
POST OFFICE BOX 384
WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI 39367
TELEPHONE: (601) 735-4920
FACSIMILE: (601) 735-3859
MISSISSIPPI BAR NO. 102988
Publish: April 17, April 24 & May 1, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN PAUL RIGNEY, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2025-63
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN PAUL RIGNEY
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
Letters of Administration having been grated on the 14th day of April,
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administratrix upon the Estate of John Paul Rigney,
deceased, Notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate
and registration according to the law within ninety (90) days from the
first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administratrix upon the Estate of John Paul Rigney,
deceased, Notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate
and registration according to the law within ninety (90) days from the
first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.
This the 14th day of April, 2025.
/s/ Karen R. Kelley
Karen R. Kelley
Administratrix of the Estate
of John Paul Rigney
Prepared By:
/s/ Kathryn D. Clay
Kathryn D. Clay, (#102160)
Dickerson & Dickerson, Inc.
705 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367
Telephone: 601-735-2773
Fax: 601-735-5345
Attorney for Estate of
John Paul Rigney
Publish: April 17, April 24 & May 1, 2025
Advertisement for Bid
LP Gas
Bid Number: 10483
The Wayne County Board of Education will accept sealed bids at the
Office of the Superintendent of Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367, until 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 14th, 2025. For
LP Gas, for the Wayne County School District.
Office of the Superintendent of Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367, until 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 14th, 2025. For
LP Gas, for the Wayne County School District.
The service will run from July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026. Complete
bid specifications may be obtained by contacting the Office of the
Superintendent of Education at 601-735-4871.
bid specifications may be obtained by contacting the Office of the
Superintendent of Education at 601-735-4871.
All bids should be signed and in a sealed envelope with the company name
and the bid number on the front of the envelope. Bids will be opened at
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 at the office of the Superintendent
of Education 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
and the bid number on the front of the envelope. Bids will be opened at
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 at the office of the Superintendent
of Education 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
The Wayne County School District reserves the right to accept all or
part of a bid from one vendor. The School Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
part of a bid from one vendor. The School Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
Wayne County School District
Superintendent of Education
Tommy Branch
Publish: April 24 & May 1, 2025
Advertisement for Bid
Gasoline & Diesel Fuel
Bid Number: 10482
The Wayne County Board of Education will accept sealed bids at the
Office of the Superintendent of Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367, until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14th, 2025. For
Gasoline & Diesel Fuel, for the Wayne County School District.
Office of the Superintendent of Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367, until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14th, 2025. For
Gasoline & Diesel Fuel, for the Wayne County School District.
The service will run from July 1st, 2025 until June 30th, 2026.
Complete bid specifications may be obtained by contacting the Office of
the Superintendent of Education at 601-735-4871.
Complete bid specifications may be obtained by contacting the Office of
the Superintendent of Education at 601-735-4871.
All bids should be signed and in a sealed envelope with the company name
and the bid number on the front of the envelope. Bids will be opened at
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 at the office of the Superintendent
of Education 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
and the bid number on the front of the envelope. Bids will be opened at
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 at the office of the Superintendent
of Education 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
The Wayne County School District reserves the right to accept all or
part of a bid from one vendor. The School Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
part of a bid from one vendor. The School Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
Wayne County School District
Superintendent of Education
Tommy Branch
Publish: April 24 & May 1, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND L.D.J., A MINOR, BY AND
THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND L.D.J., A MINOR, BY AND
THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS
VS.
CIVIL ACTION NO. 2025-38
QUANISHA NICOLE JORDAN AND UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER, RESPONDENTS
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Unknown Putative Father, who is not to be found in the State of
Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post office address is not
known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry made by said
Petitioners.
Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post office address is not
known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry made by said
Petitioners.
You have been made Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by the
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and L.D.J., a Minor, seeking to terminate your parental
rights as those rights relate to said minor and demanding that the full
custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minor be placed
with the Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services.
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and L.D.J., a Minor, seeking to terminate your parental
rights as those rights relate to said minor and demanding that the full
custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minor be placed
with the Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE PETITION FILED AGAINST
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00, O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 28th DAY OF MAY, 2025 IN
THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA DR. IN
WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00, O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 28th DAY OF MAY, 2025 IN
THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA DR. IN
WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this 15th day of April,
2025.
2025.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Jabri,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: April 24, May 1 & May 8, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHENIA RUSSELL, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.:25-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF SHENIA RUSSELL
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 11th day of April 2025,
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned,
Curtis Russell, Administrator of the Estate of Shenia Russell, deceased,
notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said Estate
to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate and
registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from the first
publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned,
Curtis Russell, Administrator of the Estate of Shenia Russell, deceased,
notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said Estate
to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate and
registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from the first
publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
THIS the 12th day of April, 2025.
/s/ Curtis Russell
Curtis Russell, Administrator
Publish: April 24, May 1 & May 8, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF ASHLEY NICOLE HOLLOMAN, Deceased
DANIELLE HOLLOMAN, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 25-cv-00055
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
The State of Mississippi
County of Wayne
To: All Persons Claiming to be a Wrongful Death Beneficiary of Ashley
Nicole Holloman, deceased, and anyone claiming a legal or equitable
interest in the wrongful death claims of Ashley Nicole Holloman,
deceased in regard to the Petition to Determine Wrongful Death
Beneficiaries of Ashley Nicole Holloman
Nicole Holloman, deceased, and anyone claiming a legal or equitable
interest in the wrongful death claims of Ashley Nicole Holloman,
deceased in regard to the Petition to Determine Wrongful Death
Beneficiaries of Ashley Nicole Holloman
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by
DANIELLE HOLLOMAN, Plaintiff.
DANIELLE HOLLOMAN, Plaintiff.
You are required to mail or hand deliver a written response to the
Petition filed against you in this action to: Russell L. Johnson,
attorney for the Plaintiff, whose post office address is Deakle-Johnson
Law Firm, Post Office Box 2072, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39403, and
whose street address is 802 Main Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401.
Petition filed against you in this action to: Russell L. Johnson,
attorney for the Plaintiff, whose post office address is Deakle-Johnson
Law Firm, Post Office Box 2072, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39403, and
whose street address is 802 Main Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401.
Your response must be mailed or delivered not later than thirty (30)
days after the 24th day of April, 2025, which is the date of the first
publication of this summons. If your response is not so mailed or
delivered, a judgment will be entered against you granting Danielle
Holloman's Petition to Determine Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of
Ashley Nicole Holloman, deceased.
days after the 24th day of April, 2025, which is the date of the first
publication of this summons. If your response is not so mailed or
delivered, a judgment will be entered against you granting Danielle
Holloman's Petition to Determine Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of
Ashley Nicole Holloman, deceased.
You must also file the original of your response with the Clerk of this
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 10th day of
April, 2025.
April, 2025.
William Jeremy Carr,
Wayne County Chancery Clerk
By: /s/ Angie Jabri , D.C.
Russell L. Johnson (MSB # 105560)
DEAKLE-JOHNSON LAW FIRM
P.O. Box 2072
Hattiesburg, MS 39403
(601) 544-0631
(601) 544-0666 – Facsimile
Email: rljohnson@djlawms.com
Attorney for Petitioner
Published: April 24, May 1 and May 8, 2025
NOTICE
OF
INTENTION TO DIVERT OR WITHDRAW FOR BENEFICIAL USE
THE PUBLIC WATERS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of April 2024, Town of State
Line, P.O. Box 95, State Line, MS 39362, filed applications for permits
to continue to divert or withdraw the public waters of the State of
Mississippi for beneficial use from the Oligocene Aquifer System, in the
county of Wayne, for Public Water System purposes, subject to existing
rights, the following amounts of water at the indicated locations:
Line, P.O. Box 95, State Line, MS 39362, filed applications for permits
to continue to divert or withdraw the public waters of the State of
Mississippi for beneficial use from the Oligocene Aquifer System, in the
county of Wayne, for Public Water System purposes, subject to existing
rights, the following amounts of water at the indicated locations:
PERMIT #: MS-GW-13025
VOLUME: 0.08 MG/D
RATE: 300 GPM
LOCATION: NW NW S34 T06N R05W
PERMIT #: MS-GW-13026
VOLUME: 0.08 MG/D
RATE: 300 GPM
LOCATION: SW SW S27 T06N R05W
Any person, firm, association, or corporation, deeming that the granting
of the above applications will be truly detrimental to their rights to
utilize the waters of said source, may protest in writing of the Permit
Board of the State of Mississippi, ATTN: Chris Hawkins, P.O. Box 2309,
Jackson, Mississippi 39225, setting forth all reasons why said
applications should not be approved. Letters of protest must be received
within ten (10) days of this publication. If not protested, permits will
be issued on or after ten (10) days following publication date.
of the above applications will be truly detrimental to their rights to
utilize the waters of said source, may protest in writing of the Permit
Board of the State of Mississippi, ATTN: Chris Hawkins, P.O. Box 2309,
Jackson, Mississippi 39225, setting forth all reasons why said
applications should not be approved. Letters of protest must be received
within ten (10) days of this publication. If not protested, permits will
be issued on or after ten (10) days following publication date.
If protested, the applications will be taken for consideration by the
Permit Board of the State of Mississippi in its offices at 515 East
Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi, on or after, Tuesday, the 13th day
of May, 2025, at which time all interested persons may appear and be
heard by the Permit Board.
Permit Board of the State of Mississippi in its offices at 515 East
Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi, on or after, Tuesday, the 13th day
of May, 2025, at which time all interested persons may appear and be
heard by the Permit Board.
OFFICE OF LAND AND WATER RESOURCES
Chris Hawkins, P.E.
Chief, Permitting, Certification, and Compliance Division
Publish: April 24, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
SHAD AARON HOLIFIELD, PLAINTIFF
VS.
AHLEY MICHELE HOLIFIELD, DEFENDANT
CAUSE NO.: 2025-70
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: ASHLEY MICHELE HOLIFIELD
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by SHAD
AARON HOLIFIELD, Plaintiff, seeking a Divorce. There are no other
Defendants in this action.
AARON HOLIFIELD, Plaintiff, seeking a Divorce. There are no other
Defendants in this action.
You are required to mail or hand deliver a written response to the
Complaint filed against you in this action to Eric Tiebauer, Attorney
for Plaintiff, whose post office address is P.O. Box 1421, Waynesboro,
MS 39367.
Complaint filed against you in this action to Eric Tiebauer, Attorney
for Plaintiff, whose post office address is P.O. Box 1421, Waynesboro,
MS 39367.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE 24th DAY OF APRIL, 2025, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS, IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR
DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE
RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT.
AFTER THE 24th DAY OF APRIL, 2025, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS, IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR
DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE
RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT.
You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 16th day of April,
2025.
2025.
JEREMY CARR
CHANCERY CLERK
(SEAL)
BY: Angie Jabri
DEPUTY CLERK
Publish: April 24, May 1 & May 8, 2025
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2018, Shannon D. Cooley and wife, Melissa A.
Cooley, executed a Land Deed of Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the
benefit of First State Bank, which Deed of Trust was recorded April 16,
2018, in the Land Deed of Trust Records as Instrument 201801161 in the
Chancery Clerk's Office of Wayne County, Mississippi,
Cooley, executed a Land Deed of Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the
benefit of First State Bank, which Deed of Trust was recorded April 16,
2018, in the Land Deed of Trust Records as Instrument 201801161 in the
Chancery Clerk's Office of Wayne County, Mississippi,
WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by said Deed of Trust and the legal holder of the note secured
by said Deed of Trust has requested the undersigned to sell said
property for the purpose of satisfying the indebtedness and cost of
sale.
secured by said Deed of Trust and the legal holder of the note secured
by said Deed of Trust has requested the undersigned to sell said
property for the purpose of satisfying the indebtedness and cost of
sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the undersigned Trustee
will, on the 16th day of May, 2025, offer for sale at public outcry and
sell during the legal hours of sale, being between the hours of 11:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Main Front door of the Wayne County Courthouse
in the City of Waynesboro, Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder,
the following described property situated in Wayne County, Mississippi,
to-wit:
will, on the 16th day of May, 2025, offer for sale at public outcry and
sell during the legal hours of sale, being between the hours of 11:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Main Front door of the Wayne County Courthouse
in the City of Waynesboro, Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder,
the following described property situated in Wayne County, Mississippi,
to-wit:
A parcel of land in the SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 and SW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section
17, Township 7 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, more
particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at a
point on the forty line 231 feet East of the Southwest corner of the SW
1/4 of NE 1/4 of said Section 17 for the Point of Beginning; thence
continue East along the forty line for a distance of 672 feet; thence
run North for a distance of 810 feet; thence run West for a distance of
510 feet, more or less, to the Southerly right-of-way of U. S. Highway
#63; thence run in a Southwesterly direction along the Southerly
right-of-way line of U. S. Highway #63 for a distance of 672 feet, more
or less, to the Northeast corner of the property conveyed by M. J. Bunch
and wife, Edith Bunch to Robert D. Cooley and wife, Mildred B. Cooley,
dated May 22, 1987; thence run in a Southeasterly direction along a
fence and the property line of Robert D. Cooley and wife, Mildred B.
Cooley, for a distance of 155 feet, more or less, to the West forty line
of the SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of said Section 17; thence run South along said
forty line for a distance of 74 feet; thence run Northeasterly along a
pond dam for a distance of 220 feet; thence run South for a distance of
211 feet, more or less, to the South forty line of the SW 1/4 of NE 1/4
and the Point of Beginning, containing 10 acres, more or less.
17, Township 7 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, more
particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at a
point on the forty line 231 feet East of the Southwest corner of the SW
1/4 of NE 1/4 of said Section 17 for the Point of Beginning; thence
continue East along the forty line for a distance of 672 feet; thence
run North for a distance of 810 feet; thence run West for a distance of
510 feet, more or less, to the Southerly right-of-way of U. S. Highway
#63; thence run in a Southwesterly direction along the Southerly
right-of-way line of U. S. Highway #63 for a distance of 672 feet, more
or less, to the Northeast corner of the property conveyed by M. J. Bunch
and wife, Edith Bunch to Robert D. Cooley and wife, Mildred B. Cooley,
dated May 22, 1987; thence run in a Southeasterly direction along a
fence and the property line of Robert D. Cooley and wife, Mildred B.
Cooley, for a distance of 155 feet, more or less, to the West forty line
of the SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of said Section 17; thence run South along said
forty line for a distance of 74 feet; thence run Northeasterly along a
pond dam for a distance of 220 feet; thence run South for a distance of
211 feet, more or less, to the South forty line of the SW 1/4 of NE 1/4
and the Point of Beginning, containing 10 acres, more or less.
together with all and singular the improvements situated thereon and
hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging.
hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging.
Title to said property is presumed to be good but I will convey only
such title as is vested in me as Trustee.
such title as is vested in me as Trustee.
The aforesaid property will be sold and conveyed without covenants of
representation or warranty, and subject to taxes, if any, which may be
outstanding.
representation or warranty, and subject to taxes, if any, which may be
outstanding.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE this the 16th day of April, 2025.
/s/ JOHN R. GUNN, Trustee
JOHN R. GUNN - MSB # 5069
ATTORNEY AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 1154
WAYNESBORO, MS 39367
(601) 735-3440
POSTED: April 21, 2025
PUBLISHED: April 24, May 1,8, & 15, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING ORDINANCE #C-408-25
Pursuant to Section 21-17-19, Mississippi Code of 1972 (Annotated),
notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City
of Waynesboro, Mississippi, did on April 1, 2025, adopt Ordinance
#C-408-25 entitled "ORDINANCE IMPOSING A SURCHARGE ON CERTAIN
MISDEMEANOR FINES TO FUND CRIME STOPPER PROGRAMS".
notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City
of Waynesboro, Mississippi, did on April 1, 2025, adopt Ordinance
#C-408-25 entitled "ORDINANCE IMPOSING A SURCHARGE ON CERTAIN
MISDEMEANOR FINES TO FUND CRIME STOPPER PROGRAMS".
That the City of Waynesboro has increased the surcharge which may impose
for misdemeanor offenses from $1.00 to $2.00 within the jurisdiction of
the City of Waynesboro, excluding vehicular parking or registration
offenses. The funds collected pursuant to this ordinance shall be used
exclusively for the operation and administration of the Crime Stoppers
program.
for misdemeanor offenses from $1.00 to $2.00 within the jurisdiction of
the City of Waynesboro, excluding vehicular parking or registration
offenses. The funds collected pursuant to this ordinance shall be used
exclusively for the operation and administration of the Crime Stoppers
program.
A full text of said Ordinance is posted and available for review at City
Hall, Waynesboro, Mississippi. The City Clerk shall furnish any resident
of the City of Waynesboro or other interested party a copy of the full
text of such Ordinance upon request and payment of the cost of
reproduction. Additional copies of such Ordinance are posted at
Waynesboro City Hall, Waynesboro Public Library and at the Wayne County
Courthouse.
Hall, Waynesboro, Mississippi. The City Clerk shall furnish any resident
of the City of Waynesboro or other interested party a copy of the full
text of such Ordinance upon request and payment of the cost of
reproduction. Additional copies of such Ordinance are posted at
Waynesboro City Hall, Waynesboro Public Library and at the Wayne County
Courthouse.
DWAYNE RAWSON,
City Clerk
Publish: April 24, 2024
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, on August 2, 2021, James B. Vice a/k/a James Brent Vice a/k/a
James Brett Vice and Rachel Vice and Larry G. Malone, executed a Land
Deed of Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the benefit of First State
Bank, which Deed of Trust was recorded September 22, 2021, in the Land
Deed of Trust Records as Instrument 202103079 in the Chancery Clerk's
Office of Wayne County, Mississippi,
James Brett Vice and Rachel Vice and Larry G. Malone, executed a Land
Deed of Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the benefit of First State
Bank, which Deed of Trust was recorded September 22, 2021, in the Land
Deed of Trust Records as Instrument 202103079 in the Chancery Clerk's
Office of Wayne County, Mississippi,
WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by said Deed of Trust and the legal holder of the note secured
by said Deed of Trust has requested the undersigned to sell said
property for the purpose of satisfying the indebtedness and cost of
sale.
secured by said Deed of Trust and the legal holder of the note secured
by said Deed of Trust has requested the undersigned to sell said
property for the purpose of satisfying the indebtedness and cost of
sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the undersigned Trustee
will, on the 16th day of May, 2025, offer for sale at public outcry and
sell during the legal hours of sale, being between the hours of 11:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Main Front door of the Wayne County Courthouse
in the City of Waynesboro, Wayne County, Mississippi, for cash to the
highest bidder, the following described property situated in Wayne
County, Mississippi, to-wit:
will, on the 16th day of May, 2025, offer for sale at public outcry and
sell during the legal hours of sale, being between the hours of 11:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Main Front door of the Wayne County Courthouse
in the City of Waynesboro, Wayne County, Mississippi, for cash to the
highest bidder, the following described property situated in Wayne
County, Mississippi, to-wit:
All that part of the NE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 26, Township 6 North,
Range 9 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, lying West of Camp Eight Road
and North of Roscoe Nicholson property, LESS AND EXCEPT, that part owned
by Pine View Church of God, containing 16 acres, more or less.
Range 9 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, lying West of Camp Eight Road
and North of Roscoe Nicholson property, LESS AND EXCEPT, that part owned
by Pine View Church of God, containing 16 acres, more or less.
together with all and singular the improvements situated thereon and
hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging.
hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging.
Title to said property is presumed to be good but I will convey only
such title as is vested in me as Trustee.
such title as is vested in me as Trustee.
The aforesaid property will be sold and conveyed without covenants of
representation or warranty, and subject to taxes, if any, which may be
outstanding.
representation or warranty, and subject to taxes, if any, which may be
outstanding.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE this the 16th day of April, 2025.
/s/ JOHN R. GUNN, Trustee
JOHN R. GUNN - MSB # 5069
ATTORNEY AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 1154
WAYNESBORO, MS 39367
(601) 735-3440
POSTED: April 21 , 2025
PUBLISHED: April 24, May 1, 8, & 15 2025
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF TELLUS OPERATING GROUP, LLC TO APPROVE THE CONVERSION OF
AN OIL WELL TO AN EOR INJECTION WELL AND GRANT AN EXCEPTION TO STATEWIDE
RULE 63 FOR THE WEST YELLOW CREEK FIELD UNIT NO. 89 LOCATED IN SECTION
11 TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, WEST
YELLOW CREEK FIELD, AND OBTAIN RELATED RELIEF
AN OIL WELL TO AN EOR INJECTION WELL AND GRANT AN EXCEPTION TO STATEWIDE
RULE 63 FOR THE WEST YELLOW CREEK FIELD UNIT NO. 89 LOCATED IN SECTION
11 TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, WEST
YELLOW CREEK FIELD, AND OBTAIN RELATED RELIEF
DOCKET NO. 151-2025-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO: All Owners And Persons Interested In The West Yellow Creek Field,
Wayne County Mississippi, And In Particular The Following Described
Lands:
Wayne County Mississippi, And In Particular The Following Described
Lands:
Section 11, Township 9 North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
TAKE NOTICE that TELLUS OPERATING GROUP, LLC ("Tellus") has filed a
Petition with the State Oil and Gas Board of Mississippi to approve the
conversion of an oil well to an EOR injection well and grant an
exception to certain requirements of Statewide Rule 63 for a well as to
the depth for the setting of a packer. The well is the West Yellow
Creek Field Unit No. 89 (the "Well"), which is currently classified
as a "Closed In Oil Well." Petitioner is the operator of the Well
which is located at a surface location that is 2595 feet South of the
North and 1872 feet West of the East line of Section 11, Township 9
North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
Petition with the State Oil and Gas Board of Mississippi to approve the
conversion of an oil well to an EOR injection well and grant an
exception to certain requirements of Statewide Rule 63 for a well as to
the depth for the setting of a packer. The well is the West Yellow
Creek Field Unit No. 89 (the "Well"), which is currently classified
as a "Closed In Oil Well." Petitioner is the operator of the Well
which is located at a surface location that is 2595 feet South of the
North and 1872 feet West of the East line of Section 11, Township 9
North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
TAKE NOTICE that the above and foregoing matter will be heard at the
regular May 2025 meeting of the Board to be held at 9:00 o'clock a.m.
on May 21, 2025, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi,
39202, at which time and place all interested parties may appear and
contest said matter.
regular May 2025 meeting of the Board to be held at 9:00 o'clock a.m.
on May 21, 2025, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi,
39202, at which time and place all interested parties may appear and
contest said matter.
If you intend to contest the docket or request a continuance, you must
notify the Board and Petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025
(seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing).
Failure to so notify the Board and Petitioner shall be a waiver of your
right to contest or request continuance.
notify the Board and Petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025
(seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing).
Failure to so notify the Board and Petitioner shall be a waiver of your
right to contest or request continuance.
You are advised that the Board may adopt orders concerning a petition
which may differ from the relief requested by the Petitioner, and the
Board will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be
appropriate in accordance with the evidence presented.
which may differ from the relief requested by the Petitioner, and the
Board will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be
appropriate in accordance with the evidence presented.
STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
By: /s/ JESSE NEW
State Oil and Gas Board Supervisor
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONERS:
Glenn Gates Taylor (MBN 7453)
Ian Austin (MBN 104584)
COPELAND, COOK, TAYLOR & BUSH, P.A.
600 Concourse, Suite 200
1076 Highland Colony Parkway
P. O. Box 6020
Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158
601-856-7200
601-856-7626 (facsimile)
Publish: April 24, 2025
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF TELLUS OPERATING GROUP, LLC FOR AN EXTENSION OF INACTIVE
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A CERTAIN WELL LOCATED IN WEST
YELLOW CREEK FIELD, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A CERTAIN WELL LOCATED IN WEST
YELLOW CREEK FIELD, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 140-2025-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO: ALL OWNERS AND PERSONS INTERESTED IN WEST YELLOW CREEK FIELD, WAYNE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
TAKE NOTICE that TELLUS OPERATING GROUP, LLC ("Tellus") has filed a
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board in the above
referenced docket requesting that the Board grant the following relief:
An extension of the inactive well status under Rule 28.2.a for a certain
well listed on Exhibit "1" hereto.
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board in the above
referenced docket requesting that the Board grant the following relief:
An extension of the inactive well status under Rule 28.2.a for a certain
well listed on Exhibit "1" hereto.
TAKE NOTICE that the above and foregoing matter will be heard at the
regular May 2025 meeting of the Board to be held at 9:00 o'clock a.m.
on May 21, 2025, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi,
39202, at which time and place all interested parties may appear and
contest said matter.
regular May 2025 meeting of the Board to be held at 9:00 o'clock a.m.
on May 21, 2025, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi,
39202, at which time and place all interested parties may appear and
contest said matter.
If you intend to contest the docket or request a continuance, you must
notify the Board and Petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (seven
(7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing). Failure to so
notify the Board and Petitioner shall be a waiver of your right to
contest or request continuance.
notify the Board and Petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (seven
(7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing). Failure to so
notify the Board and Petitioner shall be a waiver of your right to
contest or request continuance.
You are advised that the Board may adopt orders concerning a petition
which may differ from the relief requested by Petitioner, and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
which may differ from the relief requested by Petitioner, and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
By: /s/ JESSE NEW
State Oil and Gas Board Supervisor
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONERS:
Glenn Gates Taylor (MBN 7453)
Ian Austin (MBN 104584)
COPELAND, COOK, TAYLOR & BUSH, P.A.
600 Concourse, Suite 200
1076 Highland Colony Parkway
P. O. Box 6020
Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158
601-856-7200
601-856-7626 (facsimile)
EXHIBIT "1"
West Yellow Creek Field
Docket No. 140-2025-D
Wayne County, Mississippi
Well Name: R. West
API No.: 23-153-20764
Well Number: 1
Section: 13
Township: 9N
Range: 8W
-END OF EXHIBIT-
Publish: April 24, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DYCHAUNDRA ROCHELL SMITH, PETITIONER
VS.
SHADARON DAMARDRIC ODOM, RESPONDENT
CIVIL ACTION NO. 21-23
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: Shadaron Damardric Odom, (last known address) 1314 Martin Street
Waynesboro, MS
Waynesboro, MS
You have been made Respondent in a Petition for Contempt action filed in
this Court.
this Court.
You are hereby summoned to appear and defend against the allegations of
the petition filed, and you must appear in person or via Zoom at this
Court on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., before Chancellor Billie
Graham at the Jones County Chancery Court, Second Judicial District,
located at 415 N. 5th Avenue in Laurel, Mississippi. In case of your
failure to appear and defend said petition, a judgment may be entered
for the relief demanded.
the petition filed, and you must appear in person or via Zoom at this
Court on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., before Chancellor Billie
Graham at the Jones County Chancery Court, Second Judicial District,
located at 415 N. 5th Avenue in Laurel, Mississippi. In case of your
failure to appear and defend said petition, a judgment may be entered
for the relief demanded.
You are not required to file an Answer or other responsive pleading, but
you may do so if you desire. If you do file an Answer or other
responsive pleading, a copy of such may be mailed, emailed, or faxed to:
you may do so if you desire. If you do file an Answer or other
responsive pleading, a copy of such may be mailed, emailed, or faxed to:
Terence L. High, The High Law Firm, Post Office Box 16111, Jackson, MS
39211
39211
(C): 601.983.9521/(F): 601.608.7833/(E): Terence.High@gmail.com
You must also file the original of your Answer or other responsive
pleading with the Clerk of the Court within a reasonable time afterward.
pleading with the Clerk of the Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, on this 21st day of
April, 2025.
April, 2025.
William Jeremy Carr
Wayne County Chancery Clerk
609 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
By: Angie Jabri, D.C.
Publish: April 24, May 1 & May 8, 2025
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