Public Notices 12-25-25

December 22, 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 June 2, 2004, executed by JEROME 
D. COOLEY conveying certain real property therein described to DEBERA 
BRIDGES, as Trustee, for CITIFINANCIAL 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 June 2, 2004, in Deed Book 1118, 
Page 544-549; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred 
and assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for 
BMCF-EG Gunyah Series II Trust; 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 January 8, 2026 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:
A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE S 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF 
SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, 
AND DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: 
BEGINNING AT A POINT 120.0 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NE 
1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 11; THENCE NORTH 115.0 FEET TO THE POINT 
OF BEGINNING OF THE LOT TO BE CONVEYED; THENCE NORTH 150.0 FEET; THENCE 
EAST 80.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 150.0 FEET; THENCE WEST 80.0 FEET TO THE 
POINT OF BEGINNING.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 
103 EVANS ST, WAYNESBORO, MS 39367. 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: 12/11/2025, 12/18/2025, 12/25/2025, 01/01/2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
 
BENNY HOLIFIELD AND SHIRLEY HOLIFIELD, PLAINTIFFS 
 
VERSUS
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY PITTS, DECEASED; AND ANY AND ALL PERSONS 
HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE PRESCRIBED 
PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, BEING LOCATED IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, 
GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS 1.4 ACRES CAL N OF US HWY 84 IN SE ¼ OF SE ¼ S 
4 T8N R7W, PARCEL: 106 04 00002600, DEFENDANTS 
CAUSE NO.: 25-241
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY PITTS, and ANY AND ALL PERSONS HAVING OR 
CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE PRESCRIBED PROPERTY 
REFERRED TO AS PARCEL: 106 04 00002600
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Benny 
Holifield and Shirley Holifield, Plaintiffs, seeking to quiet title.
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.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS 
AFTER THE 10th DAY OF DECEMBER 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.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 3rd day of 
December 2025.
JEREMY CARR
CHANCERY CLERK
(SEAL)
BY: Angie Walker,
DEPUTY CLERK
Publish: Dec. 11, Dec. 18 & Dec. 25, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SAM C. KENNEDY, JR., DECEASED
SAM C. (KURT) KENNEDY, III, and BETTYE KAY KENNEDY KELLY, CO-EXECUTORS
77CH1:2025-CV-242
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 9th day of December, 
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the 
undersigned, SAM C. (KURT) KENNEDY, III, and BETTYE KAY KENNEDY KELLY, 
Co-Executors, upon the Estate of SAM C. KENNEDY, JR., deceased, in 
77CH1:2025-CV-242, 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 9th day of December, 2025.
/s/ SAM C. (KURT) KENNEDY, III, Co-Executor
/s/ BETTYE KAY KENNEDY KELLY, Co-Executor
Publish: Dec. 18, Dec. 25, 2025 & Jan. 1, 2026
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.N.B., A MINOR, BY AND 
THROUGH HER NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS 
VS.
KELSI DANIELLE ROSBOUGH AND DAVON JAMIE EDWIN BOSTON, RESPONDENTS
CIVIL ACTION NO. 25-224
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Davon Jamie Edwin Boston, 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.  
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.N.B., 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 JANUARY, 2026 
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.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this 18th day of November 
2025.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF 
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker
Deputy Clerk
Publish: Dec. 25, 2025, Jan. 1 & Jan. 8, 2025
INVITATION FOR BIDS FOREST PRODUCTS FOR SALE NOTICE
BID NO 10489
Sealed bids will be received by the Wayne County School District up to 
and no later than 10:00 a.m., January 14, 2026 for the right to cut and 
remove all timber, standing or down, designated for that purpose on:
Section 16 Township 7 North Range 6 West+/- 100 acres
Section 16 Township 7 North Range 8 West +/- 40 acres Wayne County, 
Mississippi.
Before bids are submitted, full information concerning the material for 
sale, conditions of sale and submission of bids should be obtained from 
Scott Mellard, Area Forester, Mississippi Forestry Commission Office, 
phone number 601-765-8631.
The right to reject any and all bids is reserved.
Wayne County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, 
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in providing 
educational programs and services or employment opportunities and 
benefits. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries 
and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of the school 
district:
Mrs. Lynn Revette, Assistant Superintendent of Education, 1523A Sullivan 
Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367 (601) 735-4871
Phone: 800-368-1019 Toll Free: 800-537-7697 Email: OCRmail@hhs.gov.
Publish: Dec. 25, 2025, Jan. 1 & Jan. 8, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
3E LAND CO., LLC , PLAINTIFF
VS.
THE HEIRS-AT-LAW OF JOHN AND CORNELIA ECKFORD, THE HEIRS-AT-LAW OF 
HERMAN DEAS, AS WELL AS ANY AND ALL OTHER PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY 
INTEREST IN AND TO THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS COMPLAINT, DEFENDANTS
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO: THE HEIRS-AT-LAW OF JOHN AND CORNELIA ECKFORD, THE HEIRS-AT-LAW OF 
HERMAN DEAS, 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 NO. 103 27 000005000.
You have been made Respondents in the lawsuit filed in this Court by 3E 
Land Co., LLC. The Petition filed against you has initiated a civil 
action seeking to partition the above-described property as fully set 
out in the Complaint on file in the Chancery Court of Wayne County, 
Mississippi. You are required to mail or hand-deliver a copy of a 
written response to the Complaint to Paul David Walley, the attorney for 
the Plaintiff, whose mailing address is P.O. Box 183, New Augusta, MS 
39462. Your response must be mailed or delivered within thirty (30) 
days from the date of delivery of this summons and complaint or a 
judgment by default will be entered against you for the money or other 
things demanded in the complaint.
You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this 
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this the 15th day of 
December 2025.
WILLIAM JEREMY CARR
BY: Angie Walker D.C. 
Publish: dec. 25, 2025, Jan. 1 & Jan. 8, 2026
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.N.B., A MINOR, BY AND 
THROUGH HER NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS 
VS.
KELSI DANIELLE ROSBOUGH AND DAVON JAMIE EDWIN BOSTON, RESPONDENTS
CIVIL ACTION NO. 25-224
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Davon Jamie Edwin Boston, 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.  
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.N.B., 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 JANUARY, 2026 
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.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this 18th day of November 
2025.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF 
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker
Deputy Clerk
Publish: Dec. 25, 2025, Jan. 1 & Jan. 8, 2025
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S SALE
WHEREAS, on 05/22/2009, WILLIE E. RANKINS, AN UNMARRIED MAN executed a 
promissory note payable to the order of GENERATION MORTGAGE COMPANY. 
WHEREAS, the aforesaid promissory note was secured by a Deed of Trust 
dated 05/22/2009, executed by WILLIE E. RANKINS, AN UNMARRIED MAN and 
being recorded on 06/10/2010 as Document No. 201001925 of the records of 
the Wayne, State of Mississippi; and which aforesaid Instrument conveys 
to LINEAR TITLE & CLOSING, Trustee and to GENERATION MORTGAGE COMPANY , 
as Beneficiary, the hereinafter described property; and
WHEREAS, GENERATION MORTGAGE COMPANY assigned said Deed of Trust to 
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but 
solely as Owner Trustee for Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust HB11 via an 
instrument filed of record on October 22, 2025 as Document No. 
202503283, in the office of the Clerk of the Wayne, State of 
Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual 
capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust 
HB11 appointed Western Progressive - Mississippi, Inc, as Substitute 
Trustee in the place of the aforementioned original Trustee and
WHEREAS, default having occurred under the terms and conditions of said 
promissory note and Deed of Trust and the holder having declared the 
entire balance due and payable; and
WHEREAS, Western Progressive - Mississippi, Inc, the Substituted Trustee 
in said Deed of Trust will on 01/15/2026, between the hours of 11:00 
a.m. and 4:00 p.m., offer for sale and will sell at public outcry to the 
highest bidder for cash at West Front Door, Wayne County Courthouse, 609 
Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367, the following described property 
located and situated in Wayne, Mississippi, to wit:
COMMENCING AT THE SE CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 32, 
TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, THENCE RUN 
NORTH 773.39 FT.; THENCE WEST 197.87 FT. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; 
THENCE NORTH 82° 10` 38" WEST 131.00 FT.; THENCE NORTH 344.00 FT. TO A 
POINT IN THE CENTER OF THE PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE S 75° 02` 07" EAST 50.34 
FT. AND SOUTH 72° 05` 29" EAST 84.89 FT. ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID 
PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 323.83 FT. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 
CONTAINING 1.000 ACRES, BEING SITUATED SW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 
32, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
INDEXING INSTRUCTIONS; IN THE SW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 32, 
TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
More commonly known as: 215 OLD HIGHWAY 84 ROAD, WAYNESBORO, MS 39367
Subject to the rights of way and easement for public roads and public 
utilities, and to any prior conveyance or reservation of mineral of 
every kind and character, including but not limited to oil, gas, sand, 
and gravel in or under subject property.
As the undersigned Substituted Trustee, Western Progressive - 
Mississippi, Inc, will convey only such title as is vested in it under 
said Deed of Trust.
ORIGINAL SIGNED this 18th day of December, 2025.
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS PREPARED BY:
Western Progressive - Mississippi, Inc
7730 Market Center Ave, Suite 100
El Paso, TX 79912
(866) 960-8299
Publish: December 25, 2025, Jan. 1 & Jan. 8, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD 
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND E.A.M., A MINOR, BY AND 
THROUGH HER NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS 
VS.
ADRIANNA MARIE MCLAIN AND CHRISTYN R. JORDAN, RESPONDENTS
CIVIL ACTION NO. 2025-144
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Adrianna Marie McLain, who is not to be found in the State of 
Mississippi on diligent inquiry and attempted personal service, 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 E.A.M., 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 AMENDED PETITION FILED 
AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 29th DAY OF 
JANUARY, 2026 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 AMENDED 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 seal of said Court, this 18th day of December, 
2025.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY:Laverene Everett,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: Dec. 25, 2025, Jan. 1 & Jan. 8, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KAYE R. CARLISLE, DECEASED
JAMES C. CARLISLE, EXECUTOR
NO. 2025-238
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF KAYE R. CARLISLE
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 18th day of December, 
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi to the 
undersigned, upon the Estate of Kaye R. Carlisle, deceased, notice is 
hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present 
the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate and registration 
according to law, within ninety days from the date of the first 
publication hereof, or they will be forever barred.
Dated this the 18th day of December, 2025.
JAMES C. CARISLE,
EXECUTOR
Richard Lewis Yoder, Jr.
MSB# 100312
Gilchrist, Yoder, Yoder, Leggett & Thames, PLLC
P.O. Box 106
Laurel, MS 39441-0106
Telephone: (601) 649-3351
Publish: Dec. 25, 2025, Jan. 1, Jan. 8 & Jan. 15, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF S. WYLENE McINTYRE, DECEASED
JACQUELINE McINTYRE RANEY, c.t.a.
NO 2025-254
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF S. WYLENE McINTYRE
Letters of Administration c.t.a. having been grated on the 19th day of 
December, 2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to 
the undersigned, JACQUELIN McINTYRE RANEY, Administrator c.t.a of the 
Estate of S. Wylene McIntyre, 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 willb e forever barred.
THIS the 19th day of December, 2025.
/s/ Jacqueline McIntyre Raney
JAQUELINE McINTYRE RANEY
Administrator c.t.a.
Publish: Dec. 25, 2025, Jan. 1 & Jan. 8, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
RAYNADA FRANKS, PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
KANDLE SHEREE BLUE, Natural Mother of IDB and UNKNOWN FATHER(S) OF IDB, 
DEFENDANTS
CAUSE NO.: 2025-250
 RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
To: KANDLE SHEREE BLUE (OR WHEREVER MAY BE FOUND)
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
THE COMPLAINT OR PETITION OR MOTION WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS 
IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Complaint or Petition 
at 1:30 o'clock P.M. on the 12th day January of 2026 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 15th day of 
December, 2025.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk
By: Angie Walker
Deputy Clerk