Public Notices 11-20-25

November 18, 2025

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY ELIZABETH HARRIS, DECEASED
LOREE ANN LOVELL, EXECUTRIX
77CH1:2025-CV-218
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 29th day of October, 
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the 
undersigned, Loree Ann Lovell, Executrix, upon the Estate of NANCY 
ELIZABETH HARRIS, deceased, in 77CH1:2025-CV-218, notice is hereby given 
to all persons having claims against the said estate to present the same 
to the Clerk of the said 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 29th day of October, 2025.
/s/ LOREE ANN LOVELL, Executrix
Publish: Nov. 6, Nov. 13 & Nov. 20, 2025
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2008 Buick Lucerne VIN# 1G4HE57Y38U113020 to be sold November 19, 2025 
at 9 a.m. at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne Street, 
Waynesboro, MS 39367, 601-735-2008.
Publish: Nov. 6, Nov. 13 & Nov. 20, 2025
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2006 Chevrolet Malibu VIN# 1G1ZT51886F136343 to be sold December 18, 
2025 at 9 a.m. at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne Street, 
Waynesboro, MS 39367, 601-735-2008.
Publish: Nov. 6, Nov. 13 & Nov. 20, 2025
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2009 Honda Civic VIN# 2HGFA16849H316604 to be sold December 6, 2025 at 9 
a.m. at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, MS 
39367, 601-735-2008.
Publish: Nov. 6, Nov. 13 & Nov. 20, 2025
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2009 Mini Cooper VIN# WMWMF73509TW82080 to be sold November 21, 2025 at 
9 a.m. at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, 
MS 39367, 601-735-2008.
Publish: Nov. 6, Nov. 13 & Nov. 20, 2025
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2010 Chervolet Traverse VIN# 1GNLRFED2AJ221233 to be sold December 14, 
2025 at 9 a.m. at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne Street, 
Waynesboro, MS 39367, 601-735-2008.
Publish: Nov. 6, Nov. 13 & Nov. 20, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURTY OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
REBECCA KNICKERBOCKER, PETITIONER
v.
MICHAEL KNICKERBOCKER, RESPONDENT
CAUSE NO. 2025-222
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: MICHAEL KNICKERBOCKER
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by 
Rebecca Knickerbocker, Petition, seeking a divorce. There are no other 
parties to this matter.
You are required to mail or hand deliver a written response to the 
Petition filed against you in this action to Seth Shannon, Attorney for 
Petitioner, whose address is 858 North Street, Jackson, MS 39202.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS 
AFTER NOVEMBER 13, 2025, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF 
THIS SUMMONS. IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT 
MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE PETITION.
You must file the original or your Response with the Clerk of this Court 
within a reasonable time afterward.
Issues under my hand the seal of said Court, this 30th day of October, 
2025.
WILLIAM JEREMY CARR
CHANCERY CLERK OF WAYNE COUNTY
By: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
(SEAL)
Publish: Nov. 13, nov. 20 & Nov. 27, 2025
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms 
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated July 13, 2005, executed by 
SYLVIA SINGLEY AKA SYLVIA STURDIVANT conveying certain real property 
therein described to DEBERA BRIDGES, as Trustee, for CITIFINACIAL REAL 
ESTATE SERVICES, INC., Original Beneficiary, to secure the indebtedness 
therein described, as same appears of record in the Office of the 
Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi filed and recorded July 13, 
2005, in Deed Book 1145, Page 541-546; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred 
and assigned to WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE 
OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST IX-A; and
WHEREAS, Rubin Lublin, LLC has been appointed as Substitute Trustee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the 
undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, 
by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said 
Substitute Trustee shall, on December 11, 2025 within the lawful hours 
of sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the front door of the Courthouse 
proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash 
or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in 
Wayne County, Mississippi, to wit:
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATED IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, 
TO WIT: TRACT 1: COMMENCING AT A POINT SITUATED 730.0 FEET SOUTH AND 
300.0 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF 
SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST, IN WAYNE COUNTY, 
MISSISSIPPI, AND RUN THENCE EAST FOR 420.0 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF 
THE DENHAM-PROGRESS PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION 
ALONG SAID CENTERLINE FOR 210.0 FEET, THENCE WEST FOR 420.0 FEET; THENCE 
IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION PARALLEL WITH THE SAID ROAD FOR 210.0 FEET 
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING TWO (2.0) ACRES, MORE OR LESS. 
TRACT 2: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 
OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, 
MISSISSIPPI, AND RUN THENCE SOUTH 730.0 FEET, THENCE EAST 300.0 FEET; 
THENCE RUN NORTH 34 DEGREES 45 MINUTES WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET 
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LAND TO BE DESCRIBED AND CONVEYED 
HEREIN, THENCE RUN EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 420.0 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE 
OF THE DENHAM-PROGRESS PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION 
ALONG SAID CENTER LINE FOR 105.0 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 
420.0 FEET; THENCE RUN IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION PARALLEL WITH THE 
SAID ROAD FOR 105.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING ONE (1) 
ACRE, MORE OR LESS. INDEXING INSTRUCTIONS: PART OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NE 
1/4, SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, 
MISSISSIPPI.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 
413 DENHAM PROGESS RD, BUCKATUNNA, MS 39322. In the event of any 
discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the 
property, the legal description shall control. 
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. 
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED 
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Rubin Lublin, LLC
3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
rlselaw.com/property-listing
Tel: (877) 813-0992
Fax: (470) 508-9401
PUBLISH: 11/13/2025, 11/20/2025, 11/27/2025, 12/04/2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE CUSTODY OF MBW, a female minor child
AMY D. HOLMES, Maternal Grandmother and Next Friend of MBW, a female 
minor, and JASON E. HOLMES, Maternal Grandfather and Next Friend of 
MBW, a female minor, PETITIONERS
VS.
DESTINY HOLMES, Natural Mother of MBW, a female minor, and GAVIN 
WEST,Natural Father of MBW, a female minor, RESPONDENTS
CAUSE NO.: 2019-20 
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
To: GAVIN WEST
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
You have been made a Respondent in the Petition filed in the Court by 
the Petitioners seeking terminate their guardianship.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Complaint or Petition 
at 9:00 o'clock A.M. on the 9th day December, 2025, in the courtroom 
of the Wayne County Chancery Courthouse at Waynesboro, Mississippi, and 
in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered 
against you for the money or other things demanded in the complaint or 
petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do 
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 7th day of 
November, 2025.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk
ANGIE WALKER
By: Deputy Clerk
Publish: Nov. 13, and Nov. 20, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
NICOLE HINTON, PETITIONER
VERSUS
TERRI TOUCHSTONE, DAVID ALLEN DEARMAN AND UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER, 
RESPONDENTS
CAUSE NO.: 22-CV-177
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
To: Terri Touchstone
 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT(S)
You have been made a Respondent in the Petition filed in this Court by 
the Petitioners seeking terminate of your parental rights of a minor 
child H.D. born unto Terri Touchstone in July, 2008.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition for 
Termination of Parental Rights at 9:00 o'clock A.M. on the 9th day of 
December, 2025, in the courtroom of the Wayne County Chancery Courthouse 
at Waynesboro, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and 
defend a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other 
things demanded in the complaint or petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do 
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 7th day of 
November, 2025.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk
ANGIE WALKER
By: Deputy Clerk
Publish: Nov. 13 & Nov. 20, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
NICOLE HINTON, PETITIONER
VERSUS
TERRI TOUCHSTONE, DAVID ALLEN DEARMAN AND UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER, 
RESPONDENTS
CAUSE NO.: 22-CV-177
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
To: Unknown Natural Father
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT(S)
You have been made a Respondent in the Petition filed in this Court by 
the Petitioners seeking terminate of your parental rights of a minor 
child H.D. born unto Terri Touchstone in July, 2008.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition for 
Termination of Parental Rights at 9:00 o'clock A.M. on the 9th day of 
December, 2025, in the courtroom of the Wayne County Chancery Courthouse 
at Waynesboro, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and 
defend a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other 
things demanded in the complaint or petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do 
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 7th day of 
November, 2025.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk
ANGIE WALKER
By: Deputy Clerk
Publish: Nov. 13 & Nov. 20, 2025
Advertisement for Sealed Proposals
Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District (SMPDD), as the 
fiscal agent for the Twin Districts Workforce Development Area (TDWDA), 
is seeking vendors who can provide temporary staffing and payroll 
services to justice-impacted adults for work-based learning initiatives 
to assist re-entering the workforce within the TDWDA. Eligible vendors 
must be able to: pay assigned employees' wages, withhold and transmit 
payroll taxes, provide unemployment insurance and workers compensation 
benefits, and address unemployment and workers' compensation claims. 
Funding may be provided through the Partners for Reentry Opportunities 
in Workforce Development (PROWD) Grant, RESTORE Act, and/or Pathway Home 
5. The program will serve any or all of the following counties of 
Clarke, Covington, Forrest, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, 
Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Kemper, Lamar, Lauderdale, Leake, 
Marion, Neshoba, Newton, Perry, Pearl River, Scott, Smith, Stone and 
Wayne. This advertisement is conducted pursuant to the requirements, 
conditions and the applicable regulations and policies of the State of 
Mississippi, Mississippi Department of Employment Security, 
AccelerateMS, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, U.S. 
Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of 
Treasury, and Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District.
Copies of the Request for Proposals (RFP) will be available from 
Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District, beginning November 
13, 2025. Copies of the RFP can be obtained on or after this date by 
downloading a copy of from the SMPDD website at 
www.smpdd.com/rfp_publicnotice. Completed proposal packages should be 
submitted to Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District, 10441 
Corporate Dr., Ste. 1, Gulfport, MS 39503. Proposals may also be 
submitted electronically via email to Grant Wesley at gwesley@smpdd.com
Proposals are due no later than 12:00 p.m. CST December 4, 2025; 
proposals received after this deadline will not be considered responsive 
to this RFP. The initial contract awarded will be through December 31, 
2026, with the option to extend the contract annually up to three years 
with the approval of both parties, dependent on funding. The successful 
Proposer shall comply with all 2 CFR 200 requirements.
Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises are solicited to submit 
proposals on this project as prime contractors and are encouraged to 
make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, 
equipment, material and/or supply needs.
The three Re-entry programs noted above are 100% federally funded. The 
PROWD grant is funded through the MDES with funding from the US 
Department of Labor under the Employment and Training Administration. 
The project was awarded to SMPDD for $1,500,000. The Pathway Home 5 
funding was awarded through the Employment and Training Administration 
and the Department of Labor in the amount of $2,999,000. Additionally, 
the ARP program was funded through the RESTORE Council and the 
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality under the Resources and 
Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies 
of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012, in the amount of $1,223,006.31 
(award GNSSP23MS0045).
SMPDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and hereby notifies that all 
Proposers will be afforded the full opportunity to submit proposals in 
response to this advertisement for proposals and will not be 
discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, 
national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, marital or veteran 
status, or any other legally protected status in consideration for an 
award.
SMPDD reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or 
all Proposals with or without reason.
Questions or comments concerning this advertisement for proposals shall 
be directed to Patricia Morrison – Workforce Development Manager at 
SMPDD by email at pmorrison@smpdd.com no later than 4:00 p.m. November 
24, 2025.
Publish: November 20, 2025