Public Notices 04-02-26

March 31, 2026

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MINOR CHILD A.J.M.
RENATA Y. MCGREW, as Natural Mother of A.J.M., PETITIONER
VS.
RICARDO LADELL GUSTON, SR., Proposed Natural Father of A.J.M. and 
UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER(S), RESPONDENTS
CAUSE NO. 2026-42
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
To: UNKNOWN FATHER(S) 
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT(S)
THE PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF PATERNITY, ESTABLISHMENT OF CUSTODY 
AND OTHER RELIEF 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 Petition at 1:30 P.M. 
on the 20th day of April, of 2026, in the courtroom of the Wayne County 
Chancery Courthouse in 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 motion.
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 10th day of March, 
2026.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk
By: Angie Walker
Deputy Clerk
Publish: March 19, March 26 & April 2, 2026
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S SALE
WHEREAS, on 04/24/2006, SABRINA SHANTAE NELSON AND MARIO CLESHAUN 
NELSON, JOINT TENANCY executed a promissory note payable to the order of 
SOUTHSTAR FUNDING, LLC, as Lender, 
WHEREAS, the aforesaid promissory note was secured by a Deed of Trust 
dated 04/24/2006, executed by SABRINA SHANTAE NELSON AND MARIO CLESHAUN 
NELSON, JOINT TENANCY and being recorded on 04/27/2006 in Book 1160, 
Page 686 of the records of the Wayne County, State of Mississippi; and 
which aforesaid Instrument conveys to KIRK SMITH, Trustee and to 
SOUTHSTAR FUNDING, LLC, as Lender, Mortgage Electronic Registration 
Systems, INC., as Beneficiary, the hereinafter described property; and
WHEREAS, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING 
AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JUNE 1, 2006, GSAMP TRUST 
2006-НЕ4, МОRTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE4, 
assigned said Deed of Trust to U.S. Bank Trust Company, National 
Association, as trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National 
Association, as successor in interest to Bank of America National 
Association, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, 
as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2006-HE4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, 
Series 2006-HE4 via an instrument filed of record on March 27, 2025 as 
Document No. 202500907, in the office of the Clerk of the Wayne County, 
State of Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, as 
successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as successor in 
interest to Bank of America National Association, successor by merger to 
LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2006-HE4, 
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-HE4 appointed Western 
Progressive - Mississippi, Inc, as Substitute Trustee in the place of 
the aforementioned original Trustee via an instrument dated 03/03/2026 
and recorded on 03/09/2026 as Document No 202600620 of the records of 
the Wayne County, State of Mississippi 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 04/09/2026, 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 the Wayne County Courthouse, 609 Azalea 
Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367, the following described property located 
and situated in Wayne, Mississippi, to wit:
A certain parcel of land situated in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 
1, Township 8 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, more fully 
described as follows, to-wit:
Commencing at a point where the East line of the said SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 
of Section 1, and the Southerly line of Old Highway #84 Intersect and 
run thence in a Northwesterly direction along said Highway for a 
distance of 128.5 feet to the point of beginning: thence South 22 
degrees West for a distance of 140.0 feet; thence North 64 degrees 10 
minutes West for a distance of 97.0 feet; thence North 22 degrees East 
for a distance of 140.0 feet to Old Highway #84; thence in a 
Southeasterly direction along said Highway for a distance of 97.0 feet 
to the point of beginning.
More commonly known as: 1205 SPRING STREET, WAYNSBORO, 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 12th day of March 2026.
Western Progressive — Mississippi, Inc.
as Trustee for beneficiary
Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299
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THIS INSTRUMENT WAS PREPARED BY:
Western Progressive - Mississippi, Inc
7730 Market Center Ave, Suite 100
El Paso, TX 79912
(866) 960-8299
Publish: March 19, March 26 & April 2, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY A. DUNBAR, DECEASED
CHARLES M. LEGGETT, EXECUTOR
NO. 2026-61
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY A. DUNBAR
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Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 13th day of March, 2026, 
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned, 
CHARLES M. LEGGETT, Executor or the Estate of Timothy A. Dunbar, 
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 13th day of March, 2026
/s/ Charles M. Leggett
Charles M. Leggett, Executor
Publish: March 19, March 26 & April 2, 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
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs-at-Law of Thomas Lamar Johnston, Deceased 
You have been made a party to the suit filed in this Court by Paula 
Bays, Executrix, seeking to establish the heirs at law of Thomas Lamar 
Johnston, Deceased. Respondents in this action are the unknown 
Heirs-at-Law of Thomas Lamar Johnston, Deceased. 
You are summoned to appear against the Petition filed against you in 
this action at 9:00 A.M. on the 27th day of May, 2026 in the Chancery 
Courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse in 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 Petition. 
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do 
so if you desire, but if you want to object, you are required to appear 
at said hearing.
ISSUED under my hand and the seal of this Court on the 9th day of March, 
2026.
JEREMY CARR 
Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, MS
( S E A L )
BY: /s/ Angie Walker, D. C.
Risher G. Caves – MS Bar No. 104526
CAVES & CAVES, PLLC
Post Office Drawer 167
Laurel, MS 39441-0167
Telephone: 601-428-0402
Facsimile: 601-428-0452
Publish: March 19, March 26 & April 2, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
MONICA NELSON, PLAINTFF
VERSUS
ANTONIUS C. NELSON, DEFENDANT
CAUSE NO.: 2021-113
SUMMONS BY PROCESS SERVER
TO: ANTONIUS C. NELSON, 305 Martin Luther King Drive, Waynesboro, 
Mississippi or wherever he may be found.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT 
THE COMPLAINT 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 the Complaint filed 
against you in this action at 1:30 p.m. on the 4TH day of May, 2026 in 
the courtroom of the Wayne County Chancery courthouse in Waynesboro, 
Mississippi, and in the 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. You are not required to file an answer or 
other pleadings but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 17TH day of March 
2026.
CHANCERY CLERK 
(SEAL)
BY: ANGIE WALKER,
DEPUTY CLERK
Publish: March 26, April 2 & April 9, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BRANDILYN MCCARY, PETITIONER
VERSUS
TREVOR ROSS KITTRELL and UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER(S), RESPONDENTS
CAUSE NO.: 2025-126
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
To: UNKNOWN FATHER(S)
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT(S)
You have been made a Respondent in the Petition filed in this Court by 
the Petitioner seeking terminate of your parental rights of a minor 
child T.R.M.. born unto Brandilyn McCary in March, 2018.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition for 
Termination of Parental Rights at 1:30 o'clock P.M. on the 4th day of 
May, 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 23rd day of March, 
2026.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk
Kenisha Daniels
By: Deputy Clerk
Publish: March 26, April 2 & April 9, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF SANDRA GAY BURNETT, DECEASED
DAVID BURNETT, EXECUTOR
NO. 2026-63
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA GAY BURNETT
Amended Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 26th day of 
March, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the 
undersigned, DAVID BURNETT, Executor of the Estate of SANDRA GAY 
BURNETT, 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 26th day of March, 2026.
/s/ David Burnett
David Burnett, Executor
Publish: April 2, April 9 & April 16, 2026
Section 900
ADVERTISEMENT
HDPE Pipe for Natural Gas Main
Engineer's Project No. CNG-101-25
Chickasawhay Natural Gas District
Quitman, Mississippi
The Board of Directors of Chickasawhay Natural Gas District will receive 
bids for the supply and delivery of 12" High Density PE 4710, Iron 
Pipe Size DR 11 for natural gas distribution service used in the 
construction of a Gas Main Relocation Project in Waynesboro, 
Mississippi. Proposals shall be accepted until no later than 5:00 p.m. 
Local Time, Wednesday, May 06, 2026, in the Board Room of Chickasawhay 
Natural Gas District Office located at 306 South Archusa Avenue, 
Quitman, Mississippi. All bids received will be publicly opened and 
read aloud. 
Material Requirements:
The PE pipe of the size indicated shall be manufactured in accordance 
with ASTM D2513 and meet the requirements of ASTM D3350 with a minimum 
cell classification of 445574C or better, as listed in PPI TR-4. Pipe 
shall be manufactured in accordance with 49 CFR Part 192 – 
Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: minimum Federal 
Standards. Pipe shall include manufacturer identification and 
traceability markings in accordance with ASTM F2897. 
The above minimum material requirements listed does not in any way limit 
the responsibility of the supplier to furnish the requested materials 
required by the specifications referred to therein. 
The Material Specification and Proposal is on file and may be examined 
or purchased at the following locations: 
Bidders may not withdraw their Proposal for a period of thirty (30) days 
after the date of submission. 
Hard copy of the proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and 
deposited at the Office of Chickasawhay Natural Gas District, 306 South 
Archusa Avenue, Quitman, Mississippi prior to the hour and date above 
designated. Bidders choosing to submit electronically are required to 
contact the Engineer of Record, Lawrence R. Clark, P.E. at 
www.clarkengineersprojects.com for information regarding electronic 
bidding requirements.
Chickasawhay Natural Gas District
Kenny Odom, Chairman
Publish: April 2 & April 9, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2015 Chevrolet Camero, VIN# 2G1FD1E3XF9310316, to be sold for charges on 
Friday, April 17, 2026 at Jason Wrecker Service, 215 Azalea Drive, 
Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Publish: April 2, April 9 & April 16, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2017 Hyundai Sonata, VIN# 5NPE34AF9HH481940, to be sold for charges on 
Friday, April 17, 2026 at Jason Wrecker Service, 215 Azalea Drive, 
Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Publish: April 2, April 9 & April 16, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2001 Buick Century, VIN# 2G4WS52J011257247, to be sold for charges on 
Friday, April 17, 2026 at Jason Wrecker Service, 215 Azalea Drive, 
Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Publish: April 2, April 9 & April 16, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2013 Honda CBR 500, VIN# MLHPC440XD5000651, to be sold for charges on 
Friday, April 17, 2026 at Jason Wrecker Service, 215 Azalea Drive, 
Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Publish: April 2, April 9 & April 16, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RAY ARTIS POWE DECEASED
LILLIE POWE, DEMESHA LEVERETTE WARREN, RAMON LEVERETTE, AND ARTIS RAY 
POWE, CO-PETITIONERS
CAUSE NO. 25-cv-00253
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO ANY AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW OF RAY ARTIS POWE, 
DECEASED, IF ANY, WHOSE NAMES AND ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN
This Summons is important and you must take immediate action to protect 
your rights. 
You have been made respondents in the Complaint filed in this Court by 
Lillie Powe as the Administratrix of the Estate of Ray Artis Powe, 
deceased. The Complaint filed against you has initiated a civil action 
seeking to have Lillie Powe, Demesha Powe Warren, Ramon Leverette, and 
Artis Ray Powe be declared the heirs-at-law of Ray Artis Powe as fully 
set out in the Complaint on file in the Chancery Court Clerk's office 
in Wayne County, Mississippi: 
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE COMPLAINT FILED 
AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 1:30 P.M., ON THE 4th DAY OF MAY, 2026, IN 
THE COURTROOM OF THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI 
AND IN THE CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND DEFEND A JUDGMENT WILL BE 
ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT. 
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do 
so if you desire by forwarding the same to Lee Turner, Complaint's 
Attorney, P.O. Box 1492, Leakesville, MS 39451. 
ISSUED under my hand and seal of this Court on the 24th day of March, 
2026. 
HON. JEREMY CARR
WAYNE COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
By Angie Walker, D.C.
Issued at the Request of:
Lee Turner-Attorney for Estate
Publish Three Times
Publish: April 2, April 9 & April 16, 2026