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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
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
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 March 19, 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:
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 March 19, 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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ORA LEE CUNNINGHAM DECEASED
CIVIL ACTION NO.:26-25
JUANITA MARZETTE, ADMINISTRATRIX
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The unknown heirs-at-law of Ora Lee Cunningham deceased, whose post
office address and street address are unknown after diligent search and
inquiry to ascertain same.
office address and street address are unknown after diligent search and
inquiry to ascertain same.
You have been made a Defendant in a Motion filed in this Court by
Juanita Marzette seeking a determination of heirship of Ora Lee
Cunningham deceased. The known heirs-at-law have joined in the Motion
to Determine Heirship.
Juanita Marzette seeking a determination of heirship of Ora Lee
Cunningham deceased. The known heirs-at-law have joined in the Motion
to Determine Heirship.
You are summoned to appear and defend the Motion filed against you in
this action at
this action at
9:00 o'clock a.m. on the 7th day of April, 2026 in the courtroom of
the Wayne County Courthouse, the City of Waynesboro, Mississippi, and in
case of your failure to appear and defend, a Judgment will be entered
against you for the things demanded in the Motion.
the Wayne County Courthouse, the City of Waynesboro, Mississippi, and in
case of your failure to appear and defend, a Judgment will be entered
against you for the things demanded in the Motion.
You are not required to file and answer or other pleadings, but you may
do so if you desire.
do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 17th day of
February, 2026.
February, 2026.
JEREMY CARR,
CHANCERY CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker, D.C.
Publish: Feb. 26, March 5 & March 12, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ORA LEE CUNNINGHAM, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 26-25
________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
________________________
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 9th day of
February, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Administratrix of the Estate of Ora Lee Cunningham,
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.
February, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Administratrix of the Estate of Ora Lee Cunningham,
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 13th day of February, 2026.
/s/ Juanita Marzette
JUANITA MARZETTE, Administratrix
Publish: Feb. 26, March 5 & March 12, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LEON HAYES, DECEASED
LAWRENCE HAYES, JR., ADMINISTRATOR
NO.: 77CH1:25-cv-00105
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 13th day of June,
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administrator of the Estate of Leon Hayes, 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 law, with ninety (90) days from the first publication of this
notice, or they will forever be barred.
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administrator of the Estate of Leon Hayes, 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 law, with ninety (90) days from the first publication of this
notice, or they will forever be barred.
This, the 17th day of February, 2026.
/s/ Lawrence Hayes, Jr.
LAWRENCE HAYES, JR.
Publish: Feb. 26, March 5 & March 12, 2026
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
_________________________
WHEREAS, on June 30, 2025, HEIDI M. DRUMMOND executed a Deed of Trust to
CHARLES M. LEGGETT, Trustee, for the benefit of JAMES PURVIS, 15 Dailey
Martin Drive, Heidelberg, Mississippi 39439, which Deed of Trust was
recorded on June 30, 2025, in the office of Chancery Clerk, Wayne
County, Mississippi, and is identified as Instrument Number 202501748;
and
CHARLES M. LEGGETT, Trustee, for the benefit of JAMES PURVIS, 15 Dailey
Martin Drive, Heidelberg, Mississippi 39439, which Deed of Trust was
recorded on June 30, 2025, in the office of Chancery Clerk, Wayne
County, Mississippi, and is identified as Instrument Number 202501748;
and
WHEREAS, default having been named 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, CHARLES
M. LEGGETT, 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 19th day of March, 2026, 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, CHARLES
M. LEGGETT, 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 19th day of March, 2026, 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:
A parcel of land lying in the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 6,
Township 9 North, Range 9 West, Wayne County, Mississippi. Commencing at
the Northwest corner of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 6, Township
9 North, Range 9 West, Wayne County Mississippi, for the POINT OF
BEGINNING; thence run South 89 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds East 494.41
feet along the quarter section line to a point in the centerline of a
public road. (The following calls are along said centerline) thence run
South 34 degrees 19 minutes 22 seconds West 21.96 feet; thence South 35
degrees 09 minutes 20 seconds West 66.48 feet; thence run South 33
degrees 20 minutes 14 seconds West 69.46 feet; thence run South 29
degrees 40 minutes 21 seconds West 76.56 feet; thence run South 29
degrees 57 minutes 54 seconds West 91.45 feet; thence run South 31
degrees 58 minutes 03 seconds West 60.77feet; thence run South 37
degrees 33 minutes 59 seconds West 56.10 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 10 minutes 44 seconds West 2.77 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 10 minutes 44 seconds West 53.34 feet; thence run South 38
degrees 42 minutes 16 seconds West 60.42 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 21 minutes 16 seconds West 69.12 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 39 minutes 36 seconds West 55.44 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 13 minutes 53 seconds West 18.47 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 13 minutes 53 seconds West 51.18 feet; thence run South 28
degrees 32 minutes 33 seconds West 59.00 feet; thence run South 20
degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds West 51.33 feet; then run South 10 degrees
45 minutes 21 seconds West 17.34 feet; thence run South 10 degrees 45
minutes 21 seconds West 36.92 feet; thence run South 04 degrees 50
minutes 00 seconds West 56.31 feet; thence run South 04 degrees 46
minutes 47 seconds West 54.30 feet; thence leaving said center line run
North 00 degrees 02 minutes 17 seconds West 885.45 feet to the point of
beginning, containing 4.2503 acres, more or less.
Township 9 North, Range 9 West, Wayne County, Mississippi. Commencing at
the Northwest corner of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 6, Township
9 North, Range 9 West, Wayne County Mississippi, for the POINT OF
BEGINNING; thence run South 89 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds East 494.41
feet along the quarter section line to a point in the centerline of a
public road. (The following calls are along said centerline) thence run
South 34 degrees 19 minutes 22 seconds West 21.96 feet; thence South 35
degrees 09 minutes 20 seconds West 66.48 feet; thence run South 33
degrees 20 minutes 14 seconds West 69.46 feet; thence run South 29
degrees 40 minutes 21 seconds West 76.56 feet; thence run South 29
degrees 57 minutes 54 seconds West 91.45 feet; thence run South 31
degrees 58 minutes 03 seconds West 60.77feet; thence run South 37
degrees 33 minutes 59 seconds West 56.10 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 10 minutes 44 seconds West 2.77 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 10 minutes 44 seconds West 53.34 feet; thence run South 38
degrees 42 minutes 16 seconds West 60.42 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 21 minutes 16 seconds West 69.12 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 39 minutes 36 seconds West 55.44 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 13 minutes 53 seconds West 18.47 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 13 minutes 53 seconds West 51.18 feet; thence run South 28
degrees 32 minutes 33 seconds West 59.00 feet; thence run South 20
degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds West 51.33 feet; then run South 10 degrees
45 minutes 21 seconds West 17.34 feet; thence run South 10 degrees 45
minutes 21 seconds West 36.92 feet; thence run South 04 degrees 50
minutes 00 seconds West 56.31 feet; thence run South 04 degrees 46
minutes 47 seconds West 54.30 feet; thence leaving said center line run
North 00 degrees 02 minutes 17 seconds West 885.45 feet to the point of
beginning, containing 4.2503 acres, more or less.
Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will
convey only such title as is vested in me as Trustee.
convey only such title as is vested in me as Trustee.
WITNESS my signature, on this 20th day of February, 2026
/s/ Charles M. Leggett
CHARLES M. LEGGETT, TRUSTEE
LEGGETT LAW OFFICE, PLLC
POST OFFICE BOX 384
WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI 39367
TELEPHONE: (601) 735-4920
FACSIMILE: (601) 735-3859
MISSISSIPPI BAR NO. 1184
Publish: Feb. 26, March 5 & March 12, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
ELMER C. MILLER, JR, PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
IDORA T. TERRELL, DEFENDANCE
CIVIL CAUSE NO.: 2025-65
RULE 81
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO: IDORA T. TERRELL, WHEREVER SHE MAY BE FOUND
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT(S)
You have been made a Defendant in the Petition filed in this Court by
the Plaintiff, seeking Custody and Motion for Temporary Relief of minor
child, MLM.
the Plaintiff, seeking Custody and Motion for Temporary Relief of minor
child, MLM.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition at 9:00
o'clock A.M. on the 7th day of April 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.
o'clock A.M. on the 7th day of April 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.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 23rd day of
February, 2026.
February, 2026.
JEREMY CARR
Chancery Clerk,
Wayne County, Mississippi
ANGIE WALKER
By: Deputy Clerk
Publish: Feb. 28, March 5 & March 12, 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 L.M.W., I.J.W., S.M.L.,
T.L.J., AND L.A.L., MINORS, BY AND THROUGH THEIR NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A.
SANDERS, PETITIONERS
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND L.M.W., I.J.W., S.M.L.,
T.L.J., AND L.A.L., MINORS, BY AND THROUGH THEIR NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A.
SANDERS, PETITIONERS
MENA MONET LITTLE (ALSO KNOWN AS MENA MONET EASON), CO-PETITIONER
VS.
JAMEY A. WILLIAMS, TYRELL LITTLE SR., AND UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER,
RESPONDENTS
RESPONDENTS
CIVIL ACTION NO. 26-15
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Jamey A. Williams, Tyrell Little Sr.,and Unknown Putative Father,
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.
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.
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.M.W., I.J.W., S.M.L., T.L.J., and L.A.L., Minors,
seeking to terminate your parental rights as those rights relate to said
minors and demanding that the full custody, control and authority to act
on behalf of said minors be placed with the Wayne County Department of
Child Protection Services.
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and L.M.W., I.J.W., S.M.L., T.L.J., and L.A.L., Minors,
seeking to terminate your parental rights as those rights relate to said
minors and demanding that the full custody, control and authority to act
on behalf of said minors 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 8th DAY OF APRIL, 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 IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 8th DAY OF APRIL, 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.
so if you desire.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this 13th day of February
2026.
2026.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker
Deputy Clerk
Publish: March 5, March 12 & March 19, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF EDNA E. GATLIN, DECEASED
KAVIN DANIEL GATLIN, EXECUTOR
CAUSE NO. 2025-249
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned by the
Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, on the Estate of Edna E.
Gatlin, Deceased, on the 13th day of February, 2026, notice is hereby
given to all persons having claims against the said Estate to have their
claims probated and registered by the Clerk of the Chancery Court of
Wayne County, Mississippi, within ninety (90) days from the date of
first publication of this notice, and that failure to probate and
register their clams with the Clerk within that time will forever bar
the claim.
Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, on the Estate of Edna E.
Gatlin, Deceased, on the 13th day of February, 2026, notice is hereby
given to all persons having claims against the said Estate to have their
claims probated and registered by the Clerk of the Chancery Court of
Wayne County, Mississippi, within ninety (90) days from the date of
first publication of this notice, and that failure to probate and
register their clams with the Clerk within that time will forever bar
the claim.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE this the 13th day of February, 2026.
KAVIN DANIEL GATLIN, Executor
E. NICHOLAS CERRA
CERRA LAW FIRM, PLLC
120 South 11th Avenue
Post Office Box 722
Laurel, Mississippi 39441
Telephone: (601) 453-8984
Facsimile: (601) 300-8097
Publish: March 5, March 12 & March 19, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANKLIN DONALD HEMETER, SR., DECEASED
STEPHANIE A. HEMETER, EXECUTRIX
NO. 2026-49
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF FRANKLIN DONALD HEMETER, SR.
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 2nd day of March, 2026,
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned,
STEPHANIE A. HEMETER, Executrix of the Estate of Franklin Donald
Hemeter, Sr., 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,
STEPHANIE A. HEMETER, Executrix of the Estate of Franklin Donald
Hemeter, Sr., 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 2nd day of Marh, 2026.
/s/ Stephanie A. Hemeter,
STEPHANIE A. HEMETER, Executrix
Publish: March 5, March 12 & March 19, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
1996 Chevrolet S10, VIN#1GCCS1449T8101571, to be sold for charges
onThursday, April 2, 2026 at Randy's Wrecker Service, 1001 West Ave.,
Waynesboro, MS 39367. Phone # 601-735-1400.
onThursday, April 2, 2026 at Randy's Wrecker Service, 1001 West Ave.,
Waynesboro, MS 39367. Phone # 601-735-1400.
Publish: March 12, March 19 & March 26, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2003 Cadillac Escalade, VIN#1GYEC63TX3R276606, to be sold for charges on
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9 a.m. at Waynesboro Used Auto Parts, 127
Turner St., Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9 a.m. at Waynesboro Used Auto Parts, 127
Turner St., Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Publish: March 12, March 19 & March 26, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2008 Hyundai Sonata, VIN#5NPET46C28H372427, to be sold for charges on
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9 a.m. at Waynesboro Used Auto Parts, 127
Turner St., Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9 a.m. at Waynesboro Used Auto Parts, 127
Turner St., Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Publish: March 12, March 19 & March 26, 2026
BID NUMER 10491
INVITATION FOR BIDS FOREST PRODUCTS FOR SALE NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Wayne County School District up to
and no later than 10:00 a.m., April 1, 2026, for the right to cut and
remove all timber, standing or down, designated for that purpose on:
and no later than 10:00 a.m., April 1, 2026, for the right to cut and
remove all timber, standing or down, designated for that purpose on:
Section 16, Township 10 North, Range 6 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
Section 16 Township 7 North Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
Section 16 Township 7 North Range 7 West, 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.
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.
Lynn Revette,
Interim Superintendent of Education
Wayne County School District
Publish: March 12, March 19 & March 26, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS LAMAR JOHNSTON, DECEASED
PAULA BAYS, EXECUTRIX
CAUSE NO. 2026-43
EXECUTRIX'S NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THOMAS LAMAR JOHNSTON, DECEASED
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 3rd day of March, A. D.,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned upon the Estate of Thomas Lamar Johnston, 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 (90) days from the date of the first
publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned upon the Estate of Thomas Lamar Johnston, 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 (90) days from the date of the first
publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
DATED this, the 5th day of March, A. D., 2026.
/s/ Paula Bays
PAULA BAYS
Executrix of the Estate of Thomas Lamar Johnston
/s/ Risher G. Caves
RISHER G. CAVES – MS Bar No. 104526
CAVES & CAVES, PLLC
Post Office Drawer 167
Laurel, MS 39441-0167
601-428-0402
Publish: March 12, March 19 & March 26, 2026
City of Waynesboro
Request for Bids
City Grass Cutting Service 2026
The City of Waynesboro will be accepting sealed bids on grass cutting
services for the following site locations:
services for the following site locations:
• City Hall, Police Department, Fire Department, Old City Hall, Fagan
Park and old Armory
Park and old Armory
• Waynesboro/Wayne County Library and Police Officer's Memorial
• Station Street and Rhinehart Square
• 911 Area and Cell Phone Tower Area
• City Cemetery
• Ditching: Pou Street to Lift Station (North side of Azalea Dr.),
Lomax to Shady Pine Street (East side of Lomax), South side of Azalea
Drive from Waynesboro Middle School Drive west to Lomax Drive, North
side of Shady Pine Street to wood line east to Great Southern National
Bank drive. Ditch between Shady Pine and Wayne Streets, ditch east of
Wayne Street and north of Mississippi Drive. Ditch running south along
Spring Street from South Street to ditch end across from Parker's
Seafood. Ditch and grounds on Chickasawhay Street to Summer Street bend
from railroad tracks to roadway.
Lomax to Shady Pine Street (East side of Lomax), South side of Azalea
Drive from Waynesboro Middle School Drive west to Lomax Drive, North
side of Shady Pine Street to wood line east to Great Southern National
Bank drive. Ditch between Shady Pine and Wayne Streets, ditch east of
Wayne Street and north of Mississippi Drive. Ditch running south along
Spring Street from South Street to ditch end across from Parker's
Seafood. Ditch and grounds on Chickasawhay Street to Summer Street bend
from railroad tracks to roadway.
106. Hogan Park ballfields
107. Dixie Youth ballfields
The above referenced site locations, project numbers 101 through 107,
shall be bid separately, with each number representing a separate bid.
The bids will be awarded or rejected on a per-site location and thus
bidders may be awarded separate site locations. General lawn services
shall be provided at each location to include the following: trash and
debris pick up, cutting grass, hedge trimming, weed-eating, edging of
curbs and sidewalks, blowing off lots and sidewalks. The lawn services
provided will cover the period from April 15, 2026 to October 31, 2026.
No sub-contracting of lawn services shall be permitted. There will be a
pre-bid conference on Friday, March 20th, 2026 at 9:00 am, to be held at
Waynesboro City Hall in the board room. Bid packets will be handed out
at the meeting and a tour of the facilities will be provided immediately
afterwards, if necessary.
shall be bid separately, with each number representing a separate bid.
The bids will be awarded or rejected on a per-site location and thus
bidders may be awarded separate site locations. General lawn services
shall be provided at each location to include the following: trash and
debris pick up, cutting grass, hedge trimming, weed-eating, edging of
curbs and sidewalks, blowing off lots and sidewalks. The lawn services
provided will cover the period from April 15, 2026 to October 31, 2026.
No sub-contracting of lawn services shall be permitted. There will be a
pre-bid conference on Friday, March 20th, 2026 at 9:00 am, to be held at
Waynesboro City Hall in the board room. Bid packets will be handed out
at the meeting and a tour of the facilities will be provided immediately
afterwards, if necessary.
Bids will be received at the Waynesboro City Hall, City Clerk's
Office, 714 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi, until 10:00 am C.S.T.
on Friday, March 27, 2026 at which time all bids will be publicly opened
in the city board room and read aloud. The envelopes containing the
bids must be sealed and submitted to the City Clerk, City of Waynesboro,
714 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367. The front of the
sealed envelope should contain the bidder's name, address, phone
number and primary contact as well as state "Grass Cutting Bids
2026" on the front of the envelope. The sealed envelope should
include:
Office, 714 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi, until 10:00 am C.S.T.
on Friday, March 27, 2026 at which time all bids will be publicly opened
in the city board room and read aloud. The envelopes containing the
bids must be sealed and submitted to the City Clerk, City of Waynesboro,
714 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367. The front of the
sealed envelope should contain the bidder's name, address, phone
number and primary contact as well as state "Grass Cutting Bids
2026" on the front of the envelope. The sealed envelope should
include:
• The bid submission form requested to be considered
• A copy of the general liability insurance policy declarations page
showing $1,000,000.00 in coverage or
showing $1,000,000.00 in coverage or
• Submit sufficient proof demonstrating the bidder's ability to
obtain the required $1,000,000.00 in insurance coverage.
obtain the required $1,000,000.00 in insurance coverage.
If forwarding by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be
enclosed in another envelope addressed as specified above. The opening
and reading of a bid shall not be construed as an acceptance of the
bidder as a qualified, responsible bidder. The City reserves the right
to determine the competence and responsibility of a bidder from its
knowledge of the bidder's qualifications or from other sources. In
the event that the City shall desire additional supporting data
regarding the qualifications of the bidder in order to determine whether
he/she or it is a qualified responsible bidder, the bidder may be
required to furnish any or all of the following information:
enclosed in another envelope addressed as specified above. The opening
and reading of a bid shall not be construed as an acceptance of the
bidder as a qualified, responsible bidder. The City reserves the right
to determine the competence and responsibility of a bidder from its
knowledge of the bidder's qualifications or from other sources. In
the event that the City shall desire additional supporting data
regarding the qualifications of the bidder in order to determine whether
he/she or it is a qualified responsible bidder, the bidder may be
required to furnish any or all of the following information:
• Evidence that the bidder is capable of commencing performance as
required by Contract;
required by Contract;
• Evidence, in form and substance satisfactory to City, that the
bidder possesses the proper equipment and personnel to perform all
phases of the work called for in the contract;
bidder possesses the proper equipment and personnel to perform all
phases of the work called for in the contract;
• Such additional information as will satisfy the City that the bidder
is adequately prepared to fulfill the Contract.
is adequately prepared to fulfill the Contract.
A bid shall be deemed as having been awarded when formal notice of award
shall have been mailed by the City to the bidder. The bidder to whom
the Contract shall have been awarded will be required to execute 3
copies of a Contract furnished by the City. In case of the bidder's
refusal or failure to do so within ten (10) days after its receipt of
formal notice of award, bidder will considered to have abandoned all
rights and interests in the award.
shall have been mailed by the City to the bidder. The bidder to whom
the Contract shall have been awarded will be required to execute 3
copies of a Contract furnished by the City. In case of the bidder's
refusal or failure to do so within ten (10) days after its receipt of
formal notice of award, bidder will considered to have abandoned all
rights and interests in the award.
All contractors wishing to bid on any of these services shall have in
possession a $1,000,000.00 general liability insurance or the bidder
must submit sufficient proof demonstrating the bidder's ability to
obtain the required $1,000,000.00 in insurance coverage if awarded the
contract and be able to legally register their business as a vendor with
the City of Waynesboro. Prior insurance document submissions will not
be considered for use. Businesses will be required to provide a W-9 if
not already authorized to conduct business with the City of Waynesboro.
possession a $1,000,000.00 general liability insurance or the bidder
must submit sufficient proof demonstrating the bidder's ability to
obtain the required $1,000,000.00 in insurance coverage if awarded the
contract and be able to legally register their business as a vendor with
the City of Waynesboro. Prior insurance document submissions will not
be considered for use. Businesses will be required to provide a W-9 if
not already authorized to conduct business with the City of Waynesboro.
Failure to meet any of the above instructions may result in the bid
being disqualified. The City may consider as irregular any bid not
prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions hereof. The
City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and the
right to waive defects or irregularities in any bid received.
being disqualified. The City may consider as irregular any bid not
prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions hereof. The
City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and the
right to waive defects or irregularities in any bid received.
Any questions may be directed to Carmen Heathcock at 601-735-4874, in
person at Waynesboro City Hall, or by email at
cityclerk@waynesboroms.us.
person at Waynesboro City Hall, or by email at
cityclerk@waynesboroms.us.
Scott Frost,
Mayor
Publish: March 12 & March 19, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, the occupants listed before entered into a rental agreement
with Nolan Clark Storage Buildings, for self-storage at the facility,
located at 812 Winter Street, Waynesboro, MS, next to Bumpers Drive In,
and the occupants listed below are default in payment of the sums due
under said agreement.
with Nolan Clark Storage Buildings, for self-storage at the facility,
located at 812 Winter Street, Waynesboro, MS, next to Bumpers Drive In,
and the occupants listed below are default in payment of the sums due
under said agreement.
AND WHEREAS, the occupants listed below have been notified by certified
mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the
occupant, of the occupants' default and the claims to the claims of the
undersigned; and more than fifteen (15) days have now expired since
notice by certified mail was postmarked.
mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the
occupant, of the occupants' default and the claims to the claims of the
undersigned; and more than fifteen (15) days have now expired since
notice by certified mail was postmarked.
AND WHEREAS, LOUELL GUY — UNIT #110 have remained in default.
AND WHEREAS, QUINTILLA LANE — UNIT #101 have remained in default.
AND WHEREAS, FLETCHER B. WARREN — UNIT #113 have remained in default.
AND WHEREAS, Nolan Clark Storage Buildings claims a lien on the contents
of said units, all as provided by Section 85-7-121 through 85-7-129 of
the MISSISSIPPI CODE of 1972; and
of said units, all as provided by Section 85-7-121 through 85-7-129 of
the MISSISSIPPI CODE of 1972; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of all the same, said occupants and the
general public are hereby notified that the contents of said units will
be sold to the highest bidder at a public lien sale to be held on
Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time at NOLAN CLARK
STORAGE BUILDINGS, located at 812 Winter Street (next to Bumpers),
Waynesboro, MS. All sales will be final and no warranty or guarantee of
any will attach to the property sold from the undersigned for any
purpose.
general public are hereby notified that the contents of said units will
be sold to the highest bidder at a public lien sale to be held on
Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time at NOLAN CLARK
STORAGE BUILDINGS, located at 812 Winter Street (next to Bumpers),
Waynesboro, MS. All sales will be final and no warranty or guarantee of
any will attach to the property sold from the undersigned for any
purpose.
/s/ Ginger Gardner
Facility Manager
Publish: March 12 & March 19, 2026
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