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SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on December 26, 2023, Ashton Leigh Bailey aka Ashton L. Bailey,
an unmarried individual, executed a Deed of Trust to Tim Williams,
Trustee for 21st Mortgage Corporation, Lender, which Deed of Trust was
recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
Mississippi in Instrument no. 202303494; and,
an unmarried individual, executed a Deed of Trust to Tim Williams,
Trustee for 21st Mortgage Corporation, Lender, which Deed of Trust was
recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
Mississippi in Instrument no. 202303494; and,
WHEREAS, 21st Mortgage Corporation, the present owner of the
indebtedness and holder of the above described Deed of Trust, appointed
Jeff D. Rawlings in the place and stead of Tim Williams, or any
subsequently appointed substituted trustee, said Substitution of Trustee
being recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of said County in
Instrument no. 202601816; and,
indebtedness and holder of the above described Deed of Trust, appointed
Jeff D. Rawlings in the place and stead of Tim Williams, or any
subsequently appointed substituted trustee, said Substitution of Trustee
being recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of said County in
Instrument no. 202601816; 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, 21st Mortgage Corporation, 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 and for the purpose of raising the sums due
thereunder, together with attorney's fees, trustee's fees and expenses
of sale.
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, 21st Mortgage Corporation, 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 and for the purpose of raising the sums due
thereunder, together with attorney's fees, trustee's fees and expenses
of sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jeff D. Rawlings, Substituted Trustee in said Deed of
Trust, will on the 28th day of August, 2026, offer for sale at public
outcry and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the Wayne County Courthouse, located at 609
Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, Mississippi to the highest and best bidder for
cash the following described property situated in Wayne County, State of
Mississippi, to-wit:
Trust, will on the 28th day of August, 2026, offer for sale at public
outcry and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the Wayne County Courthouse, located at 609
Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, Mississippi to the highest and best bidder for
cash the following described property situated in Wayne County, State of
Mississippi, to-wit:
Commence at the Northeast corner of the SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 29,
Township 9 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi; and thence
run South 00 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds East 346.50 feet, more or
less, to a metal rebar (1/2 ); thence run North 89 degrees 23 minutes 11
seconds West 179.00 feet, more or less, to a metal rebar (1/2 ) to the
POINT OF BEGINNING; thence run North 89 degrees 23 minutes 11 seconds
West 179.00 feet, more or less, to a found plastic corner; thence run
South 00 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds East 486.75 feet, more or less,
to a found plastic corner; thence run South 89 degrees 23 minutes 11
seconds East 179.00 feet, more or less, to a metal rebar (1/2 ); thence
run North 00 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds West 486.75 feet, more or
less, back to the point of beginning, contains (2.00) acres, more or
less, and being located in the SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 29, Township
9 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
Township 9 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi; and thence
run South 00 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds East 346.50 feet, more or
less, to a metal rebar (1/2 ); thence run North 89 degrees 23 minutes 11
seconds West 179.00 feet, more or less, to a metal rebar (1/2 ) to the
POINT OF BEGINNING; thence run North 89 degrees 23 minutes 11 seconds
West 179.00 feet, more or less, to a found plastic corner; thence run
South 00 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds East 486.75 feet, more or less,
to a found plastic corner; thence run South 89 degrees 23 minutes 11
seconds East 179.00 feet, more or less, to a metal rebar (1/2 ); thence
run North 00 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds West 486.75 feet, more or
less, back to the point of beginning, contains (2.00) acres, more or
less, and being located in the SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 29, Township
9 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
This sale includes a 2023 Hamilton Ingram GB Manufactured Home, Serial
no. HH22AL15716
no. HH22AL15716
I WILL CONVEY only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 27th day of July, 2026.
/s/ Jeff D. Rawlings
Jeff D. Rawlings, Substituted Trustee for
21st Mortgage Corporation
Jeff Rawlings
Rawlings & MacInnis, P.A.
P.O. Box 1789
Madison, Ms. 39130
601-898-1180
Publish: Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20 & Aug. 27, 2026
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2024, Victor B Payton AKA Victor Isiah Payton,
executed a Deed of Trust to Donald G. Griffin, Trustee for Community
Bank of Mississippi, which Deed of Trust was recorded on June 13, 2024,
at Instrument No. 202401657 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne
County, Mississippi;
executed a Deed of Trust to Donald G. Griffin, Trustee for Community
Bank of Mississippi, which Deed of Trust was recorded on June 13, 2024,
at Instrument No. 202401657 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne
County, Mississippi;
WHEREAS, the aforesaid Community Bank of Mississippi, the holder of said
deed of trust and the note secured thereby, substituted Pine Belt Land
Title, LLC, as Trustee therein, as authorized by the terms thereof, by
instrument recorded July 24, 2026, at Instrument Number 202601855 in the
office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi; and
deed of trust and the note secured thereby, substituted Pine Belt Land
Title, LLC, as Trustee therein, as authorized by the terms thereof, by
instrument recorded July 24, 2026, at Instrument Number 202601855 in the
office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi; 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, Community Bank of
Mississippi, 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 expense of sale;
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, Community Bank of
Mississippi, 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 expense of sale;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Pine Belt Land Title, LLC, Substituted Trustee in
said deed of trust, will on September 3, 2026 offer for sale at public
outcry for cash to the highest bidder, and sell within legal hours
(being between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.) on the front steps
of the Wayne County Courthouse, located in Waynesboro, Mississippi, the
following described property situated in the County of Wayne, State of
Mississippi, to-wit:
said deed of trust, will on September 3, 2026 offer for sale at public
outcry for cash to the highest bidder, and sell within legal hours
(being between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.) on the front steps
of the Wayne County Courthouse, located in Waynesboro, Mississippi, the
following described property situated in the County of Wayne, State of
Mississippi, to-wit:
Section 13: Commencing at a point where the South line of the NE º of
NE º, Section 13, Township 8 North, Range 7 West, in Wayne County,
Mississippi, and the Easterly line of State Highway #63 intersect; and
run thence East 100 feet, thence Northerly parallel with said Highway
for 60 feet, thence West for 100 feet, thence Southerly along said
Highway for 60 feet, to the point of beginning.
NE º, Section 13, Township 8 North, Range 7 West, in Wayne County,
Mississippi, and the Easterly line of State Highway #63 intersect; and
run thence East 100 feet, thence Northerly parallel with said Highway
for 60 feet, thence West for 100 feet, thence Southerly along said
Highway for 60 feet, to the point of beginning.
Indexing Instructions: NE º of the NE º of Section 13, Township 8
North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
I WILL CONVEY only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 4th day of August 2026.
/s/ Paul D. Walley
Pine Belt Land Title, LLC
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE
Prepared By:
PINE BELT LAND TITLE, LLC
p.o. box 183
new Augusta, MS 39462
601-964-7878
PUBLISH: August 13, 2026, August 20, 2026, and August 27, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BANKFIRST FINANCIAL SERVICES, PLAINTIFF
V.
BYRON BOYKIN, DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION NO. 26-CV-51
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: BYRON BOYKIN
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by
BankFirst Financial Services, Plaintiff, seeking replevin and a final
hearing to determine the rights of the parties as to the possession of
the property described in the Replevin Complaint on file in this action.
BankFirst Financial Services, Plaintiff, seeking replevin and a final
hearing to determine the rights of the parties as to the possession of
the property described in the Replevin Complaint on file in this action.
You are required to appear before the Circuit Court of Wayne County,
Mississippi, located at 2600 Courthouse Blvd., Meridian, MS 39301, on
the 21st day of September, 2026, at 1:30 o clock p.m., and defend
against said Complaint.
Mississippi, located at 2600 Courthouse Blvd., Meridian, MS 39301, on
the 21st day of September, 2026, at 1:30 o clock p.m., and defend
against said Complaint.
If you fail to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 31st day of
July, 2026.
July, 2026.
KATHRYN REVETTE
CIRCUIT CLERK OF WAYNE COUNTY
By: Traci Odom
Deputy Clerk
Publish: Aug. 13, Aug. 20 & Aug. 27, 2026
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS on December 13, 2024, DANIEL BABIN AND DONNA BABIN, HUSBAND AND
WIFE, executed a Deed of Trust to OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE
COMPANY, as Trustee, and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,
SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED
HOME LOANS, IT SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, which Deed of
Trust is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi, in Instrument Number 202403801; which Deed of
Trust has been duly transferred and assigned to PLANET HOME LENDING,
LLC, by Assignment of Deed of Trust recorded on March 12, 2026, in
Instrument Number 202600684 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne
County, Mississippi.
WIFE, executed a Deed of Trust to OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE
COMPANY, as Trustee, and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,
SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED
HOME LOANS, IT SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, which Deed of
Trust is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi, in Instrument Number 202403801; which Deed of
Trust has been duly transferred and assigned to PLANET HOME LENDING,
LLC, by Assignment of Deed of Trust recorded on March 12, 2026, in
Instrument Number 202600684 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne
County, Mississippi.
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of the indebtedness secured
by said deed(s) of trust, and Planet Home Lending, LLC, as beneficiary,
has authorized and instructed Padgett Law Group as substitute trustee to
foreclose said deed(s) of trust by advertisement and sale at public
auction in accordance with the statutes made and provided therefor.
by said deed(s) of trust, and Planet Home Lending, LLC, as beneficiary,
has authorized and instructed Padgett Law Group as substitute trustee to
foreclose said deed(s) of trust by advertisement and sale at public
auction in accordance with the statutes made and provided therefor.
THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that pursuant to the power of sale
contained in said deed(s) of trust and in accordance with the statutes
made and provided therefor, the said deed(s) of trust will be foreclosed
and the property covered thereby and hereinafter described will be sold
at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Front Door of
the Wayne County Courthouse, at Waynesboro, Mississippi, and will sell
within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM) on
September 10, 2026, to satisfy the indebtedness now due under and
secured by said deed(s) of trust.
contained in said deed(s) of trust and in accordance with the statutes
made and provided therefor, the said deed(s) of trust will be foreclosed
and the property covered thereby and hereinafter described will be sold
at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Front Door of
the Wayne County Courthouse, at Waynesboro, Mississippi, and will sell
within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM) on
September 10, 2026, to satisfy the indebtedness now due under and
secured by said deed(s) of trust.
Padgett Law Group will convey only such title as vested in it as
Substituted Trustee. The premises to be sold are described as:
Substituted Trustee. The premises to be sold are described as:
Wayne County, Mississippi, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST, SECTION 22:
BEGINNING AT A RAILROAD SPIKE FOUND SITUATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
THE NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH; RANGE 6 WEST IN
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 57 SECONDS
WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID FORTY FOR 325.92 FEET TO A REBAR SET ON
THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF WAY LINE OF THE NEW ST. PAUL CHURCH ROAD; THENCE
SOUTH 29 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID ROAD FOR 35.32 FEET TO A
LEAD SPRING FOUND SITUATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE THELMA M.
JORDAN PROPERTY RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1056, PAGE 229; THENCE NORTH 60
DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID JORDAN PROPERTY FOR
210.00 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID JORDAN PROPERTY; THENCE
NORTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST FOR 40.00 FEET TO A REBAR SET; THENCE
WEST FOR 254.06 FEET TO A REBAR SET; THENCE NORTH FOR 237.52 FEET TO A
REBAR SET ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FORTY; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 18
MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FORTY FOR 492.64
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 3.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
LAND BEING SUBJECT TO EXISTING UTILITIES, INCLUDING A POWER LINE
RIGHT-OF-WAY.
THE NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH; RANGE 6 WEST IN
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 57 SECONDS
WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID FORTY FOR 325.92 FEET TO A REBAR SET ON
THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF WAY LINE OF THE NEW ST. PAUL CHURCH ROAD; THENCE
SOUTH 29 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID ROAD FOR 35.32 FEET TO A
LEAD SPRING FOUND SITUATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE THELMA M.
JORDAN PROPERTY RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1056, PAGE 229; THENCE NORTH 60
DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID JORDAN PROPERTY FOR
210.00 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID JORDAN PROPERTY; THENCE
NORTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST FOR 40.00 FEET TO A REBAR SET; THENCE
WEST FOR 254.06 FEET TO A REBAR SET; THENCE NORTH FOR 237.52 FEET TO A
REBAR SET ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FORTY; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 18
MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FORTY FOR 492.64
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 3.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
LAND BEING SUBJECT TO EXISTING UTILITIES, INCLUDING A POWER LINE
RIGHT-OF-WAY.
AND ALSO A 2019 MANUFACTURED HOME WITH SERIAL NUMBER, FLE250TN1842997AB.
SAID MANUFACTURED HOME HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AS REAL PROPERTY AND
PERMANENTLY AFFIXED.
SAID MANUFACTURED HOME HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AS REAL PROPERTY AND
PERMANENTLY AFFIXED.
The successful bidder must tender full funds at the conclusion of the
sale in the form of a certified check made payable or endorsed to
Padgett Law Group. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end you
must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders.
Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of
the winning bid will be refunded. Padgett Law Group reserves the right
to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder
fail to timely tender the total amount due.
sale in the form of a certified check made payable or endorsed to
Padgett Law Group. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end you
must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders.
Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of
the winning bid will be refunded. Padgett Law Group reserves the right
to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder
fail to timely tender the total amount due.
/s/ Jana Nye Manlove
August 4, 2026
Padgett Law Group,
Substituted Trustee
5100 Poplar Avenue, Ste 2208 Memphis, TN
Phone: (850) 422-2520
Duly authorized to act in the premises by instrument recorded on
08/03/2026, in Instrument Number 202602002; of the records of the
aforesaid county and state.
08/03/2026, in Instrument Number 202602002; of the records of the
aforesaid county and state.
Publish: Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2026
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on September 18, 2023, Elizabeth P. Freeman, 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 27, 2023, in the Land
Deed of Trust Records as Instrument 202302755 in the Chancery Clerk's
Office of Wayne County, Mississippi,
Deed of Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the benefit of First State
Bank, which Deed of Trust was recorded September 27, 2023, in the Land
Deed of Trust Records as Instrument 202302755 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 4th day of September, 2026, 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 4th day of September, 2026, 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:
Tract 1: A parcel of land in the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3,
Township 8 North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, more
particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at the
Southwest Corner of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said Section 3 for the
Point of Beginning; thence run North along the West side of said forty
for 420 feet; thence run East parallel with the South side of the forty
for 420 feet; thence run South for 420 feet to the forty line; thence
run West along the said forty line for 420 feet to the Point of
Beginning, containing 4.0 acres, more or less.
Township 8 North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, more
particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at the
Southwest Corner of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said Section 3 for the
Point of Beginning; thence run North along the West side of said forty
for 420 feet; thence run East parallel with the South side of the forty
for 420 feet; thence run South for 420 feet to the forty line; thence
run West along the said forty line for 420 feet to the Point of
Beginning, containing 4.0 acres, more or less.
Tract 2: Commencing at a point situated 420.0 feet North of Southwest
corner of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3, Township 8 North, Range
8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run East for a distance of
420.0 feet; thence run South for a distance of 420.0 feet; thence run
East for a distance of 228.08 feet; thence run North 28 degrees 30
minutes West for a distance of 478.0 feet; thence run North 39 degrees
00 minute West for a distance of 158.6 feet, more or less, to the South
line of the newly constructed Highway #84; thence run in a Westerly
direction along South right-of-way line of said Highway for a distance
of 320.0 feet, more or less, to the West line of the NE 1/4 of the NE
1/4; thence run South along the West line for a distance of 114.0 feet,
more or less, to the Point of Beginning, containing two (2) acres, more
or less; LESS AND EXCEPT the following described property: A certain
parcel of land situated in the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3,
Township 8 North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, described by
metes and bounds as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point 648.80 feet
East of the Southwest corner of the NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of said Section 3;
thence run North 28 degrees 30 minutes West for a distance of 220.0
feet; thence run West for a distance of 180.0 feet; thence run South for
a distance of 200.0 feet, more or less, to the South forty line of the
NE 1/4 of NE 1/4; thence run East for a distance of 280.0 feet, more or
less, to the Point of Beginning.
corner of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3, Township 8 North, Range
8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run East for a distance of
420.0 feet; thence run South for a distance of 420.0 feet; thence run
East for a distance of 228.08 feet; thence run North 28 degrees 30
minutes West for a distance of 478.0 feet; thence run North 39 degrees
00 minute West for a distance of 158.6 feet, more or less, to the South
line of the newly constructed Highway #84; thence run in a Westerly
direction along South right-of-way line of said Highway for a distance
of 320.0 feet, more or less, to the West line of the NE 1/4 of the NE
1/4; thence run South along the West line for a distance of 114.0 feet,
more or less, to the Point of Beginning, containing two (2) acres, more
or less; LESS AND EXCEPT the following described property: A certain
parcel of land situated in the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3,
Township 8 North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, described by
metes and bounds as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point 648.80 feet
East of the Southwest corner of the NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of said Section 3;
thence run North 28 degrees 30 minutes West for a distance of 220.0
feet; thence run West for a distance of 180.0 feet; thence run South for
a distance of 200.0 feet, more or less, to the South forty line of the
NE 1/4 of NE 1/4; thence run East for a distance of 280.0 feet, more or
less, to the Point of Beginning.
Tracts 1 and 2 containing in the aggregate 5.0 acres.
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 10th day of August, 2026.
/s/ JOHN R. GUNN, Trustee
JOHN R. GUNN - MSB # 5069
ATTORNEY AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 1154
WAYNESBORO, MS 39367
(601) 735-3440
POSTED: August 10, 2026
Publish: Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KRISTY JEANETTE HOLIFIELD, DECEASED
MARY ANNE WALKER, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2026-143
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 6th day of August, 2026,
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned
Executrix upon the Estate of Kristy Jeanette Holifield, 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.
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned
Executrix upon the Estate of Kristy Jeanette Holifield, 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 10th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Mary Anne Walker
Mary Anne Walker. Executrix
of the Estate of Kristy Jeanette Holifield, deceased
Dates of Publication: 08/13/2026; 08/20/2026; 08/27/2026
IN THE MATTER OF PURCHASING OR LEASING ROAD MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT FOR
THE USE OF THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
THE USE OF THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHEREAS, THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI considers
it necessary and to the best interest of the public that is purchase,
hire or lease for the use of the Board of Supervisors constructing,
reconstruction and maintaining the public roads thereof, the hereafter
described road machine and equipment in the purchase of which it intends
to take advantage of the provisions of Section 19-13-17 of the 1972 Code
of Mississippi, as amended, and pay therefore in installments; or take
advantage of the provisions of Section 31-7-13 of the 1972 Code of
Mississippi, as amended, or pay cash in its discretion, it is therefore:
it necessary and to the best interest of the public that is purchase,
hire or lease for the use of the Board of Supervisors constructing,
reconstruction and maintaining the public roads thereof, the hereafter
described road machine and equipment in the purchase of which it intends
to take advantage of the provisions of Section 19-13-17 of the 1972 Code
of Mississippi, as amended, and pay therefore in installments; or take
advantage of the provisions of Section 31-7-13 of the 1972 Code of
Mississippi, as amended, or pay cash in its discretion, it is therefore:
ORDERED, that the Clerk of the Board do forthwith cause to be published,
in the manner provided by law, the following notice, to-wit:
in the manner provided by law, the following notice, to-wit:
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Wayne County,
Waynesboro, Mississippi, will receive sealed bids until 9:00 a.m. on the
8th day of September, 2026, for the sale, hire or lease to it, for the
use of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors of the following described
road machinery and equipment, to-wit:
Waynesboro, Mississippi, will receive sealed bids until 9:00 a.m. on the
8th day of September, 2026, for the sale, hire or lease to it, for the
use of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors of the following described
road machinery and equipment, to-wit:
One or more new 2027 or Newer Tri-Axle 84,000 GVW Dump Truck(s)
District 1
WAYNE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE ON A LEASE-PURCHASE
AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT
In purchasing said equipment, the Board reserved the right (1) to take
advantage of the provisions of Section 19-13-17 of the 1972 Code of
Mississippi, as amended and pay therefore in installments, and when the
amount of the notes are determined, at the said meeting, public bids
will be accepted for the sale of the said notes thereof, or (2) to take
advantage of the provision of Section 31-7-13 of the 1972 Code of
Mississippi, as amended, and to hire or least the same, or (3) to pay
cash in its discretion.
advantage of the provisions of Section 19-13-17 of the 1972 Code of
Mississippi, as amended and pay therefore in installments, and when the
amount of the notes are determined, at the said meeting, public bids
will be accepted for the sale of the said notes thereof, or (2) to take
advantage of the provision of Section 31-7-13 of the 1972 Code of
Mississippi, as amended, and to hire or least the same, or (3) to pay
cash in its discretion.
Published by Order of the Board of Supervisors on August 4, 2026.
/s/ Jeremy Carr
Jeremy Carr,
Clerk of Board,
Chancery Clerk
Publish: Aug. 13, Aug. 20 & Aug. 27, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHALYNDIA CHANQUIS LACEY, DECEASED
CAUSE NO: 2022-163
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
Letters of Testamentary having been granted on the 31st day of August,
2022, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executrix upon the Estate of Challyndia Chanquis Lacey,
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.
2022, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executrix upon the Estate of Challyndia Chanquis Lacey,
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 10th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Erits L. Parker
ERTIS L. PARKER, Executrix
of the Estate of Chalyndia Chanquis Lacey, Deceased
DICKERSON & DICKERSON, INC.
George T. Dickerson, MSB# 6117
Kathryn D. Clay, MSB # 102160
705 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367
601-735-2773 Phone
601-735-5345 Facsimile
Publish: Aug. 13, Aug. 20 & Aug. 27, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
JIMMY J. BRAZELL, PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
ZHOU QIAN BRAZELL, DEFENDANT
CAUSE NO. 2026-117
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: ZHOU QIAN BRAZZELL whose post office address and street address are
unknown after diligent search and inquiry.
unknown after diligent search and inquiry.
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Jimmy
J. Brazell. There are no other Defendants in this action.
J. Brazell. There are no other Defendants in this action.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Complaint at 1:30
p.m. on the 21st day of September 2026, in the Chancery Court Room of
the Jones County Courthouse in Jones County, Mississippi, and in case of
your failure to appear and defend, a Judgment will be entered against
you for the money or things demanded in the Complaint/PEtition.
p.m. on the 21st day of September 2026, in the Chancery Court Room of
the Jones County Courthouse in Jones County, Mississippi, and in case of
your failure to appear and defend, a Judgment will be entered against
you for the money or things demanded in the Complaint/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 the 11th day of
August, 2026.
August, 2026.
(SEAL)
Chancery Clerk
By: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: Aug. 20, Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2026
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT
CDBG-PF GRANT #1201-24-077-PF-01
COUNTY OF WAYNE, MISSISSIPPI
ENGINEER'S PROJECT NO. WCBS-102-24
Sealed bids will be received by the County of Wayne, Mississippi,
located at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, Mississippi, until 10:00 am
local time on Friday, September 18, 2026, to supply all labor,
materials, and equipment necessary for construction of the
Administrative Building Handicap Accessibility Project.
located at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, Mississippi, until 10:00 am
local time on Friday, September 18, 2026, to supply all labor,
materials, and equipment necessary for construction of the
Administrative Building Handicap Accessibility Project.
The work generally consists of an ADA accessibility project with
exterior and interior renovations of the Wayne County Administration
Building and MSU Extension Office in Waynesboro, Mississippi such as
modifications to restrooms, parking areas, access ramps, railings, and
doors.
exterior and interior renovations of the Wayne County Administration
Building and MSU Extension Office in Waynesboro, Mississippi such as
modifications to restrooms, parking areas, access ramps, railings, and
doors.
The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way
limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and
furnish all plant, labor, equipment and materials required by the
specifications and the drawings referred to therein.
limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and
furnish all plant, labor, equipment and materials required by the
specifications and the drawings referred to therein.
Contract time shall be 120 consecutive calendar days from the effective
date shown in the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages will be assessed
in the amount of the actual costs incurred for each consecutive calendar
day beyond the specified contract time. Special Damages: In addition to
the amounts provided for liquidated damages, expenses, and other losses,
the Contractor, in the event of such default, shall pay to the Owner the
actual costs, expenses, and other losses reasonably incurred by Owner.
date shown in the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages will be assessed
in the amount of the actual costs incurred for each consecutive calendar
day beyond the specified contract time. Special Damages: In addition to
the amounts provided for liquidated damages, expenses, and other losses,
the Contractor, in the event of such default, shall pay to the Owner the
actual costs, expenses, and other losses reasonably incurred by Owner.
Bidder must be qualified under Mississippi Law and show a current
Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of
Public Contractors establishing his classification as to the value and
type of construction on which he is authorized to bid. Each Bidder
shall write his Certificate of Responsibility Number on the outside of
the sealed envelope containing his proposal.
Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of
Public Contractors establishing his classification as to the value and
type of construction on which he is authorized to bid. Each Bidder
shall write his Certificate of Responsibility Number on the outside of
the sealed envelope containing his proposal.
Proposals shall be submitted in duplicate, sealed, and deposited with
the County of Wayne, Mississippi prior to the hour and date hereinbefore
designated. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the
actual date of the opening thereof.
the County of Wayne, Mississippi prior to the hour and date hereinbefore
designated. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the
actual date of the opening thereof.
Each Bidder must submit with his proposal a separate attachment stating
his qualifications to perform the work. The Statement of Qualifications
shall list past projects of similar size and nature, a list of
references with name and telephone numbers, a list of key personnel who
will perform the work, and other information supporting the Bidder's
qualifications.
his qualifications to perform the work. The Statement of Qualifications
shall list past projects of similar size and nature, a list of
references with name and telephone numbers, a list of key personnel who
will perform the work, and other information supporting the Bidder's
qualifications.
Awarding public contracts to non-resident Bidders will be on the same
basis as the non-resident Bidder's state awards contracts to
Mississippi Contractors bidding under similar circumstances. In order to
ensure that Mississippi's so-called Golden Rule is followed state law
requires a non-resident bidder to attach to his bid a copy of his
resident state's current laws pertaining to such state's treatment
of non-resident contractors.
basis as the non-resident Bidder's state awards contracts to
Mississippi Contractors bidding under similar circumstances. In order to
ensure that Mississippi's so-called Golden Rule is followed state law
requires a non-resident bidder to attach to his bid a copy of his
resident state's current laws pertaining to such state's treatment
of non-resident contractors.
Each Bidder must deposit with his proposal, a Bid Bond or Certified
Check in an amount equal to five percent of his bid, payable to the
County of Wayne, Mississippi, as bid security.
Check in an amount equal to five percent of his bid, payable to the
County of Wayne, Mississippi, as bid security.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment Bond and
Performance Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract
amount.
Performance Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract
amount.
Contract Drawings, Contract Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, and
Bidders Proposal Forms are on file and open to public inspection in the
office of the County Clerk of Wayne County Mississippi. The Plans,
Specifications, and Contract documents are on file and can be viewed and
obtained online via the website of the Engineer, Lawrence R. Clark, P.E.
at www.clarkengineersprojects.com. By use of the website the plan
holders shall have the option of obtaining hard copy of the Plans and
Specifications and/or shall have the opportunity to submit an official
bid online.
Bidders Proposal Forms are on file and open to public inspection in the
office of the County Clerk of Wayne County Mississippi. The Plans,
Specifications, and Contract documents are on file and can be viewed and
obtained online via the website of the Engineer, Lawrence R. Clark, P.E.
at www.clarkengineersprojects.com. By use of the website the plan
holders shall have the option of obtaining hard copy of the Plans and
Specifications and/or shall have the opportunity to submit an official
bid online.
All hard copy proposals shall be directed to the attention of The Wayne
County Board of Supervisors with the outside of the envelope marked
"WCBS-102-24, Bid Proposal Administrative Building ADA Improvement
Project". Contractor shall indicate certificate of responsibility
number on the outside of the envelope.
County Board of Supervisors with the outside of the envelope marked
"WCBS-102-24, Bid Proposal Administrative Building ADA Improvement
Project". Contractor shall indicate certificate of responsibility
number on the outside of the envelope.
The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the
requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of
1968, as amended 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3). CDBG regulations
governing the grant require that, to the greatest extent feasible,
opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training and employment
arising in connection with this CDBG project will be extended to Section
3 businesses and Section 3 residents.
requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of
1968, as amended 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3). CDBG regulations
governing the grant require that, to the greatest extent feasible,
opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training and employment
arising in connection with this CDBG project will be extended to Section
3 businesses and Section 3 residents.
Minority and women's business enterprises are solicited to bid on this
contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries
regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, equipment, material
and/or supply needs.
contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries
regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, equipment, material
and/or supply needs.
The County of Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County of
Wayne hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that
in a contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be
afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in response to this
invitation 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.
Wayne hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that
in a contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be
afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in response to this
invitation 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.
The Engineer is Lawrence R. Clark, P.E. 714 Hillcrest Drive, Laurel, MS
39440.
39440.
The County of Wayne reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to
waive any informalities or irregularities therein.
waive any informalities or irregularities therein.
BY: Keith Clay, President
County of Wayne, Mississippi
Publish: August 20 & August 27, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA GAYLE MCMICHAEL, DECEASED
CAUSE NO: 2026-23
RULE 4(i) SUMMONS
TO A DATE CERTAIN
(BY PUBLICATION)
To: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF PATRICIA GAYLE MCMICHAEL,
DECEASED, WHOSE NAMES ARE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN
DECEASED, WHOSE NAMES ARE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
THE PETITION TO DETERMINE HEIRS AT LAW WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS
IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition to Determine
Heirs at Law at 1:30 o'clock P.M. on the 5th day October, 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.
Heirs at Law at 1:30 o'clock P.M. on the 5th day October, 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.
The Petition on file with the Chancery Court of Wayne County describes
the nature of the action filed against you. You are not required to
file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If
you desire to file an answer, a copy thereof should be mailed to Kathryn
Clay, 705 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
the nature of the action filed against you. You are not required to
file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If
you desire to file an answer, a copy thereof should be mailed to Kathryn
Clay, 705 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this12th day of August,
2026.
2026.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk
By: Angie Walker
Deputy Clerk
Publish: August 20, August 27 & Sept. 3, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA GAYLE MCMICHAEL, DECEASED
CAUSE NO: 2026-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 12th day of August,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administratrix upon the Estate of Patricia Gayle McMichael,
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.
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administratrix upon the Estate of Patricia Gayle McMichael,
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 12th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Lynn Smith
LYNN SMITH, Administratrix of the Estate of Patricia Gayle McMichael,
Deceased
Deceased
DICKERSON & DICKERSON, INC.
Kathryn D. Clay
MS Bar No.: 102160
705 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
Tel: (601) 735-2770
Fax: (601) 735-5345
Publish: August 20, August 27 & September 3, 2026
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on April 3, 2017, Sharon Louise Huff, 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 3, 2017, in the Land Deed of
Trust Records as Instrument 201701199 in the Chancery Clerk's Office of
Wayne County, Mississippi, and
Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the benefit of First State Bank,
which Deed of Trust was recorded April 3, 2017, in the Land Deed of
Trust Records as Instrument 201701199 in the Chancery Clerk's Office of
Wayne County, Mississippi, and
WHEREAS, the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust was renewed and
extended on August 15, 2024, by Sharon Louise Huff who executed a Land
Deed of Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the benefit of First State
Bank, which said Deed of Trust was recorded September 4, 2024, in the
Land Deed of Trust Records as Instrument 202402637 in the Chancery
Clerk's Office of Wayne County, Mississippi; and
extended on August 15, 2024, by Sharon Louise Huff who executed a Land
Deed of Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the benefit of First State
Bank, which said Deed of Trust was recorded September 4, 2024, in the
Land Deed of Trust Records as Instrument 202402637 in the Chancery
Clerk's Office of Wayne County, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by said Deeds of Trust and the legal holder of the note secured
by said Deeds of Trust has requested the undersigned to sell said
property for the purpose of satisfying the indebtedness and cost of
sale.
secured by said Deeds of Trust and the legal holder of the note secured
by said Deeds 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 11th day of September, 2026, 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 11th day of September, 2026, 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:
Lot 7, Block C, Eastwood Subdivision, First Addition, City of
Waynesboro, as per plat thereof now on file in the office of the
Chancery Clerk, Wayne County, Mississippi.
Waynesboro, as per plat thereof now on file in the office of the
Chancery Clerk, Wayne County, Mississippi.
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 17th day of August, 2026.
/s/ JOHN R. GUNN, Trustee
JOHN R. GUNN - MSB # 5069
ATTORNEY AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 1154
WAYNESBORO, MS 39367
(601) 735-3440
Posted: August 17, 2026
Publish: August 20, August 27, September 3 & September 10, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH WHITE FOXWORTH, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 2019-96
RULE 4(i) SUMMONS
TO A DATE CERTAIN
(BY PUBLICATION)
To: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF JUDITH WHITE FOXWORTH, DECEASED,
WHOSE NAMES ARE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN
WHOSE NAMES ARE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
THE NOTICE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST
TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said notice at 9:00
o'clock A.M. on the 30th day September 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.
o'clock A.M. on the 30th day September 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.
The Petition on file with the Chancery Court of Wayne County describes
the nature of the action filed against you. You are not required to
file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If
you desire to file an answer, a copy thereof should be mailed to Kathryn
Clay, 705 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
the nature of the action filed against you. You are not required to
file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If
you desire to file an answer, a copy thereof should be mailed to Kathryn
Clay, 705 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 12th day of
August, 2026.
August, 2026.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk
/s/Angie Walker
By: Deputy Clerk
Publish: Aug. 20, Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SAM BURTON, DECEASED
CONSUELA BURTON, EXECUTRIX
CAUSE NO.: 2022-222
AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 21st day of October,
2022, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executrix upon the Estate of Sam Burton, 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.
2022, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executrix upon the Estate of Sam Burton, 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 12th day of August, 2026.
BY: /s/ Consuela Burton
CONSUELA BURTON, Executrix
of the Estate of Sam Burton, Deceased
DICKERSON & DICKERSON, INC.
George T. Dickerson, MSB #6117
Kathryn D. Clay, MSB #102160.
705 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
Telephone: 601-735-2773
Facsimile: 601-735-5345
Publish: August 27, September 3 & September 10, 2026
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS
BY PUBLICATION STATE OF
NORTH CAROLINA WAKE COUNTY
In the General Court of Justice,
District Court Division
FMIC Insurance Company, f/k/a Forestry Mutual Insurance Company,
Plaintiff,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Gaston Consulting, LLC, Defendant
26CV021148-910
Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in
above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as
follows:
above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as
follows:
Money damages for breach of contract and unjust enrichment arising out
of unpaid insurance premiums.
of unpaid insurance premiums.
You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than October
7, 2026, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service
against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.
7, 2026, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service
against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.
This the 27th of August 2026.
William A. Piner II,
NC State Bar No. 50183
STUART LAW FIRM, PLLC
1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 202
Raleigh, NC 27605-1155
Publish: August 27, September 3 & September 10, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2002 Nissan Altima, VIN# 1N4BL11D12C273463, to be sold for charges on
September 28, 2026 at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne Street,
Waynesboro, MS 39367. 601-735-2008.
September 28, 2026 at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne Street,
Waynesboro, MS 39367. 601-735-2008.
Publish: Aug. 27, Sept. 3 & Sept. 10, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2008 Buick Lacrosse, VIN# 2G4WC582881199587, to be sold for charges on
September158, 2026 at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne Street,
Waynesboro, MS 39367. 601-735-2008.
September158, 2026 at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne Street,
Waynesboro, MS 39367. 601-735-2008.
Publish: Aug. 27, Sept. 3 & Sept. 10, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2015 Chevrolet Malibu, VIN# 1G11B5SLXFF296548, to be sold for charges on
September 28, 2026 at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne Street,
Waynesboro, MS 39367. 601-735-2008.
September 28, 2026 at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne Street,
Waynesboro, MS 39367. 601-735-2008.
Publish: Aug. 27, Sept. 3 & Sept. 10, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2001 Chevrolet Silverado, VIN#, 1GCCEK14T41Z302687 to be sold for
charges on September 24, 2026 at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919
Wayne Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367. 601-735-2008.
charges on September 24, 2026 at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919
Wayne Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367. 601-735-2008.
Publish: Aug. 27, Sept. 3 & Sept. 10, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF VENTURE OIL & GAS, INC. TO APPROVE THE PLUGGING OF THE
CLARK 4-5 WELL NO. 2 LOCATED IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 6
WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN THE NORTH WINCHESTER FIELD, AS AN
EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF STATEWIDE RULE 28, AND OBTAIN RELATED
RELIEF
CLARK 4-5 WELL NO. 2 LOCATED IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 6
WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN THE NORTH WINCHESTER FIELD, AS AN
EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF STATEWIDE RULE 28, AND OBTAIN RELATED
RELIEF
DOCKET NO. 340-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
To All Owners, Operators and Persons interested in Wayne County,
Mississippi and in the following described lands:
Mississippi and in the following described lands:
Section 4, Township 8 North, Range 6 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
TAKE NOTICE that VENTURE OIL & GAS, INC. ("Venture") has filed a
Petition with the State Oil and Gas Board of Mississippi in the
above-referenced docket requesting that the Board grant the following
relief: approve the plugging of the Clark 4-5 Well No. 2 (the
"Well") as an exception to the otherwise applicable plugging
requirements of Statewide Rule 28, and grant such other relief as set
forth in the Petition. The Well is located at at a surface location that
is 2,239 feet South of the North line and 1,499 feet East of the West
line of Section 4, Township 8 North, Range 6 West, Wayne County,
Mississippi, in North Winchester Field. The manner in which the Well is
to be plugged is set forth in the Petition filed in this Docket. The
exception pertains to the depth at which the bottom plug is to be set.
Petition with the State Oil and Gas Board of Mississippi in the
above-referenced docket requesting that the Board grant the following
relief: approve the plugging of the Clark 4-5 Well No. 2 (the
"Well") as an exception to the otherwise applicable plugging
requirements of Statewide Rule 28, and grant such other relief as set
forth in the Petition. The Well is located at at a surface location that
is 2,239 feet South of the North line and 1,499 feet East of the West
line of Section 4, Township 8 North, Range 6 West, Wayne County,
Mississippi, in North Winchester Field. The manner in which the Well is
to be plugged is set forth in the Petition filed in this Docket. The
exception pertains to the depth at which the bottom plug is to be set.
TAKE NOTICE that the above and foregoing matter will be heard at the
regular September 2026 meeting of the Board to be held at 9:00 o'clock
a.m. on September 16, 2026 at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson,
Mississippi 39202, at which time and place all interested parties may
appear and contest said matter.
regular September 2026 meeting of the Board to be held at 9:00 o'clock
a.m. on September 16, 2026 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, September 8, 2026
(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, September 8, 2026
(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
PREPARED BY:
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)
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER
Publish: Aug. 27, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF WLS, INC. FOR AN EXTENSION OF INACTIVE WELL STATUS UNDER
STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR CERTAIN WELLS LOCATED IN CHAPARRAL FIELD, WAYNE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR CERTAIN WELLS LOCATED IN CHAPARRAL FIELD, WAYNE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 328-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO: ALL OWNERS AND PERSONS INTERESTED IN CHAPARRAL FIELD, WAYNE COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI
MISSISSIPPI
TAKE NOTICE that WLS, INC. ("WLS") 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 certain wells listed on
Exhibit "1" hereto.
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 certain wells listed on
Exhibit "1" hereto.
TAKE NOTICE that the above and foregoing matter will be heard at the
regular September 2026 meeting of the Board to be held at 9:00 o'clock
a.m. on September 16, 2026 at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson,
Mississippi, 39202, at which time and place all interested parties may
appear and contest said matter.
regular September 2026 meeting of the Board to be held at 9:00 o'clock
a.m. on September 16, 2026 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, September 8, 2026
(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, September 8, 2026
(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"
Chapparal Field
Docket No. 328-2026-D
Wayne County, Mississippi
Well Name: M.H,. Hall
API No.: 23-153-00076
Well Number: 3
Section: 18
Township: 10N
Range: 6W
Well Name: R.L. Jones
API No.: 23-153-00566
Well Number: 1
Section: 19
Township: 10N
Range: 6W
-END OF EXHIBIT-
Publish: August 27, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE
ESTATE OF SHIRLEY HOLLINGSWORTH THOMAS, DECEASED
ESTATE OF SHIRLEY HOLLINGSWORTH THOMAS, DECEASED
DANIEL L. JONES AND JULIUS HUNDLEY, JOINT ADMINISTRATORS, PETITIONERS
V.
THE HEIRS AT LAW OF SHIRLEY HOLLINGSWORTH THOMAS, DECEASED AND ALL
PERSONS AND ENTITIES CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY
HOLLINGSWORTH THOMAS, DECEASED, RESPONDENTS
PERSONS AND ENTITIES CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY
HOLLINGSWORTH THOMAS, DECEASED, RESPONDENTS
NO. 2025-29
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Rodney B. Gaines, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi,
and whose post office and street address is 1025 Wells Way, Spring Hill,
Tennessee 37174.
and whose post office and street address is 1025 Wells Way, Spring Hill,
Tennessee 37174.
Donnie Ruth Franklin, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi,
and whose post office and street address is 200 East Street, Room 127,
Alliance, Ohio 44601.
and whose post office and street address is 200 East Street, Room 127,
Alliance, Ohio 44601.
Vera Hawkins, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 2041 Crestwood Street,
Alliance, Ohio 44601.
whose post office and street address is 2041 Crestwood Street,
Alliance, Ohio 44601.
Carl Harper, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 940 South Liberty, Alliance,
Ohio 44601.
whose post office and street address is 940 South Liberty, Alliance,
Ohio 44601.
Ezekiel Harper, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 1157 Glenwood Drive, Alliance,
Ohio 44601.
whose post office and street address is 1157 Glenwood Drive, Alliance,
Ohio 44601.
Brunell Harper Watson, who is a non-resident of the State of
Mississippi, and whose post office and street address is 1690 Raywood
Road, Alliance, Ohio 44601.
Mississippi, and whose post office and street address is 1690 Raywood
Road, Alliance, Ohio 44601.
Dianetta Harper, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 1666 Rosemont, Alliance, Ohio
44601.
whose post office and street address is 1666 Rosemont, Alliance, Ohio
44601.
Ellis Harper, Sr., who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi,
and whose post office and street address is 728 Jemison Street, Mobile,
Alabama 36606.
and whose post office and street address is 728 Jemison Street, Mobile,
Alabama 36606.
Abe Harper, Sr., who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is Post Office Box 263, Daphne,
Alabama 36526.
whose post office and street address is Post Office Box 263, Daphne,
Alabama 36526.
Michael Harper, Sr., who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi,
and whose post office and street address is 615 East Market #2,
Alliance, Ohio 44601.
and whose post office and street address is 615 East Market #2,
Alliance, Ohio 44601.
Schenavia Timmons Jones, who is a non-resident of the State of
Mississippi, and whose post office and street address is 168 South Sage
Avenue, Mobile, Alabama 36606.
Mississippi, and whose post office and street address is 168 South Sage
Avenue, Mobile, Alabama 36606.
Lakeshia Harper Wiggins, who is a non-resident of the State of
Mississippi, and whose post office and street address is 168 South Sage
Avenue, Mobile, Alabama 36606.
Mississippi, and whose post office and street address is 168 South Sage
Avenue, Mobile, Alabama 36606.
Albert Harper, III, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi,
and whose post office and street address is 964 Saint Madar Street,
Mobile, Alabama 36603.
and whose post office and street address is 964 Saint Madar Street,
Mobile, Alabama 36603.
Allen Howell, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 827 West 2nd Street, Lakeland,
Florida 33805.
whose post office and street address is 827 West 2nd Street, Lakeland,
Florida 33805.
Andrea Harper, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 10420 McKinley Drive, Apt. 6304,
Tampa, Florida 33612.
whose post office and street address is 10420 McKinley Drive, Apt. 6304,
Tampa, Florida 33612.
Keeko Howell, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 3319 Avenue UNW, Winter Haven,
Florida 33881.
whose post office and street address is 3319 Avenue UNW, Winter Haven,
Florida 33881.
Lesa N. Jackson, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 4430 15th Street NW, Canton,
Ohio 44708.
whose post office and street address is 4430 15th Street NW, Canton,
Ohio 44708.
LaRon Nicholson, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 1144 Homestead Avenue, Alliance,
Ohio 44601.
whose post office and street address is 1144 Homestead Avenue, Alliance,
Ohio 44601.
Leslie Howard Nicholson, who is a non-resident of the State of
Mississippi, and whose post office and street address is 10409 Terraco
Drive, Cheltenham, Maryland 20623.
Mississippi, and whose post office and street address is 10409 Terraco
Drive, Cheltenham, Maryland 20623.
Thomas J. Meadows, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi,
and whose post office and street address is 30815 South Glencoe Street,
Denver, Colorado 80222.
and whose post office and street address is 30815 South Glencoe Street,
Denver, Colorado 80222.
Preston J. Nicholson, Jr., who is a non-resident of the State of
Mississippi, and whose post office and street address is unknown after
diligent search and inquiry to ascertain same.
Mississippi, and whose post office and street address is unknown after
diligent search and inquiry to ascertain same.
Roy D. Nicholson, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 10630 Julie Avenue NE, Alliance,
Ohio 44601.
whose post office and street address is 10630 Julie Avenue NE, Alliance,
Ohio 44601.
Gaynette Hawkins, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 2041 Crestwood Street, Alliance,
Ohio 44601.
whose post office and street address is 2041 Crestwood Street, Alliance,
Ohio 44601.
Iola Boykin, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 831 Seneca, Alliance, Ohio
44601.
whose post office and street address is 831 Seneca, Alliance, Ohio
44601.
Vonnie Gibson, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 454 Bowhunter Drive, Blythewood,
South Carolina 29016.
whose post office and street address is 454 Bowhunter Drive, Blythewood,
South Carolina 29016.
Theresa Patterson, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi,
and whose post office and street address is 136 Tranquility Drive,
Raeford, North Carolina 28376.
and whose post office and street address is 136 Tranquility Drive,
Raeford, North Carolina 28376.
Ruby Malone, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 51 Setter Court, Angier, North
Carolina 27501.
whose post office and street address is 51 Setter Court, Angier, North
Carolina 27501.
Neil Rogers, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 236 Carnwise Street SW, Canton,
Ohio 44706.
whose post office and street address is 236 Carnwise Street SW, Canton,
Ohio 44706.
Ron Rogers, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and whose
post office and street address is 11075 Vaughn Avenue NE, Alliance, Ohio
44601.
post office and street address is 11075 Vaughn Avenue NE, Alliance, Ohio
44601.
Tracy R. Gordon, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 333 East College Street,
Alliance, Ohio 44601.
whose post office and street address is 333 East College Street,
Alliance, Ohio 44601.
Alan Williamson, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 455 Lakeview Drive, Apt. 103,
Alliance, Ohio 44601.
whose post office and street address is 455 Lakeview Drive, Apt. 103,
Alliance, Ohio 44601.
Early Williamson, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 538 Hickory Hollow Drive,
Canfield, Ohio 44504.
whose post office and street address is 538 Hickory Hollow Drive,
Canfield, Ohio 44504.
Anita Reaves, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 1039 Newburg Street NW #20,
Canton, Ohio 44709.
whose post office and street address is 1039 Newburg Street NW #20,
Canton, Ohio 44709.
Lizzie Ann Brown, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 350 South Arch #213, Alliance,
Ohio 44601.
whose post office and street address is 350 South Arch #213, Alliance,
Ohio 44601.
Millie Gaffney, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 2409 Ansley Street, Alliance,
Ohio 44601.
whose post office and street address is 2409 Ansley Street, Alliance,
Ohio 44601.
Lorressa Williamson, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi,
and whose post office and street address is 101 Robbie Court, Warner
Robbins, Georgia 31088.
and whose post office and street address is 101 Robbie Court, Warner
Robbins, Georgia 31088.
Martez Williamson, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi,
and whose post office and street address is 101 Robbie Court, Warner
Robbins, Georgia 31088.
and whose post office and street address is 101 Robbie Court, Warner
Robbins, Georgia 31088.
George Evans, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 1705 Pierce Street, Sandusky,
Ohio 44870.
whose post office and street address is 1705 Pierce Street, Sandusky,
Ohio 44870.
Levon Nicholson, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 517 Putnam Street, Apt. #3,
Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
whose post office and street address is 517 Putnam Street, Apt. #3,
Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
Edward Aaron, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 1422 Pierce Street, Sandusky,
Ohio 44870.
whose post office and street address is 1422 Pierce Street, Sandusky,
Ohio 44870.
Alice Aaron Ashburn, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi,
and whose post office and street address is 2705 Carbon Avenue,
Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
and whose post office and street address is 2705 Carbon Avenue,
Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
Troy Aaron, Sr., who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 1725 Alvin Avenue, Cleveland,
Ohio 44109.
whose post office and street address is 1725 Alvin Avenue, Cleveland,
Ohio 44109.
Danny Aaron, Jr., who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 4303 White Tail Run, Sandusky,
Ohio 44870.
whose post office and street address is 4303 White Tail Run, Sandusky,
Ohio 44870.
Damon Aaron, who is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi, and
whose post office and street address is 203 Meadow Lane, Sandusky, Ohio
44870.
whose post office and street address is 203 Meadow Lane, Sandusky, Ohio
44870.
To the unknown heirs of Eddie Lee Thomas, Leuna Hollingsworth, Rufus
Nicholson, Preston Nicholson, Sr., William Nicholson, Mary Lee Aaron,
Mary Martha Russell, Annie Mae Nicholson, Johnnie Nicholson, Wesley
Nicholson, Willie Mae West and Iona Everett Major, all deceased,
non-residents of the State of Mississippi, if they be living and not to
be found therein on diligent search and inquiry by the Joint
Administrators, and whose respective place of residence, post office,
street and domicile addresses are to the Joint Administrators unknown
after diligent search and inquiry to ascertain same.
Nicholson, Preston Nicholson, Sr., William Nicholson, Mary Lee Aaron,
Mary Martha Russell, Annie Mae Nicholson, Johnnie Nicholson, Wesley
Nicholson, Willie Mae West and Iona Everett Major, all deceased,
non-residents of the State of Mississippi, if they be living and not to
be found therein on diligent search and inquiry by the Joint
Administrators, and whose respective place of residence, post office,
street and domicile addresses are to the Joint Administrators unknown
after diligent search and inquiry to ascertain same.
ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW, devisees, executors, administrators,
legal representatives, or any other persons or parties in interest
having or claiming any rights, title or interest, legal or equitable, in
and to the Estate of Shirley Hollingsworth Thomas, deceased,
non-residents of the State of Mississippi, if they be living and not to
be found therein on diligent search and inquiry by the Joint
Administrators, and whose respective place of residence, post office,
street and domicile addresses are to the Joint Administrators unknown
after diligent search and inquiry to ascertain the same, whereupon said
heirs may be served with amended process of law herein in the time and
manner as prescribed by law;
legal representatives, or any other persons or parties in interest
having or claiming any rights, title or interest, legal or equitable, in
and to the Estate of Shirley Hollingsworth Thomas, deceased,
non-residents of the State of Mississippi, if they be living and not to
be found therein on diligent search and inquiry by the Joint
Administrators, and whose respective place of residence, post office,
street and domicile addresses are to the Joint Administrators unknown
after diligent search and inquiry to ascertain the same, whereupon said
heirs may be served with amended process of law herein in the time and
manner as prescribed by law;
Any other persons or parties in interest having or claiming any rights,
title or interest, legal or equitable, in and to the Estate of Shirley
Hollingsworth Thomas, deceased, non-residents of the State of
Mississippi, who are not to be found therein on diligent search and
inquiry by the Joint Administrators, and whose respective place of
residence, post office, street and domicile addresses are to the Joint
Administrators unknown after diligent search and inquiry to ascertain
the same, whereupon said persons or parties may be served with process
of law herein in the time and manner prescribed by law.
title or interest, legal or equitable, in and to the Estate of Shirley
Hollingsworth Thomas, deceased, non-residents of the State of
Mississippi, who are not to be found therein on diligent search and
inquiry by the Joint Administrators, and whose respective place of
residence, post office, street and domicile addresses are to the Joint
Administrators unknown after diligent search and inquiry to ascertain
the same, whereupon said persons or parties may be served with process
of law herein in the time and manner prescribed by law.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition for
Adjudication of Heirs, Approval of First and Final Accounting and Close
Estate, at 1:30 o'clock p.m. on Monday, the 12th day of October, 2026,
in the Courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse at 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 petition.You
are not required to file an answer or other pleading but may do so if
you desire.Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the
21st day of August, 2026.
Adjudication of Heirs, Approval of First and Final Accounting and Close
Estate, at 1:30 o'clock p.m. on Monday, the 12th day of October, 2026,
in the Courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse at 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 petition.You
are not required to file an answer or other pleading but may do so if
you desire.Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the
21st day of August, 2026.
(Seal)
JEREMY CARR,
CHANCERY CLERK,
WAYNE COUNTY MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker,D.C.
Publish: August 27, September 3 & September 10, 2026
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