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September 01, 2026

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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.
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.
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.
Padgett Law Group will convey only such title as vested in it 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.
AND ALSO A 2019 MANUFACTURED HOME WITH SERIAL NUMBER, FLE250TN1842997AB. 
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.
 /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.
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,
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.
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:
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. 
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.
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.
Title to said property is presumed to be good but I will convey only 
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do 
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, this the 11th day of 
August, 2026.
(SEAL)
Chancery Clerk
By: Angie Walker,
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 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 
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.
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.
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.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this12th day of August, 
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.
This the 12th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Lynn Smith
LYNN SMITH, Administratrix of the Estate of Patricia Gayle McMichael, 
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 
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
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.
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:
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. 
together with all and singular the improvements situated thereon and 
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.
The aforesaid property will be sold and conveyed without covenants of 
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
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
THE NOTICE 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 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.
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.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 12th day of 
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.
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,
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:
Money damages for breach of contract and unjust enrichment arising out 
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Publish: Aug. 27, Sept. 3 & Sept. 10, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE 
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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;
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.
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.
(Seal)
JEREMY CARR,
CHANCERY CLERK,
WAYNE COUNTY MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker,D.C.
Publish: August 27, September 3 & September 10, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CLAIMS SUMMARY
FOR PERIOD ENDING JULY 31 , 2026
001- 100 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 25,993.64
001- 101 CHANCERY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT 17,002.24
001- 102 CIRCUIT CLERK'S DEPARTMENT 14,005.18
001- 104 JEREMY CARR EMPLOYEES 11,163.87
001- 105 TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR'S DEPT 41,077.99
001- 121 FINANCIAL ADMN/COMPTROLLER 7,325.96
001- 122 PURCHASING ADMINISTRATION 6,342.57
001- 123 INVENTORY ADMINISTRATION 525.28
001- 124 RECEIVING ADMINISTRATION 558.30
001- 151 MAINTENANCE/BUILDING GROUNDS 32,810.59
001- 154 VETERAN SERVICE OFFICE 1,366,62
001- 160 CHANCERY COURT 11,024.98 
001- 161 CIRCUIT COURT 7,600.49
001- 162 COUNTY COURT 7,316.13
001- 163 JUVENILE COURT 9,966.39
001- 165 LUNACY COURT 2,558.33
001- 166 JUSTICE COURT 28,922.94
001- 167 CORONER 9,562.68
001- 168 DISTRICT ATTORNEY 220.04
001- 170 PUBLIC DEFENDER 11,424.85
001- 180 ELECTIONS 9,946.80
001- 200 SHERIFF 312,295.21
001- 224 YOUTH DETENTION 17,422.58
001- 262 CONSTABLES 12,535.00
001- 420 PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTH 748.09
001- 450 WELFARE ADMINISTRATION 13,472.83
001- 400 PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION 8,373.33
001- 631 COUNTY EXTENSION 6,171.01
001- 675 ADVERTISING COUNTY RESOURCES 2,375.00
008- 000 BALANCE SHEET 148.50
009- 000 BALANCE SHEET 63.50
012- 201 SHERIFF FUND RAISER 4,892.48
015- 153 COUNTY ESCROW 13,444.05
059- 181 ELECTION MACHINE MAINTENANCE 3,142.50
062 -420 PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTH 3,958.34
096- 153 REAPPRASIAL/MAPPING 10,158.33
097- 265 EMERGENCY 911 65,353.88
103- 232 MEDICAL SERVICES 12,062.00
104- 502 LAW LIBRARY 2,333.41
106- 250 VOL FIRE LOCAL ADVALOREM 12,911.23
107- 269 FIRE REBATE CODE FUNDS 6,367.61
150- 300 ROAD & BRIDGES 22,182.42
151- 301 DISTRICT 1 ROAD & BRIDGES 50,342.39
152- 302 DISTRICT 2 ROAD & BRIDGES 45,152.90
153- 303 DISTRICT 3 ROAD & BRIDGES 43,516.80
154- 304 DISTRICT 4 ROAD & BRIDGES 34,821.74
155- 305 DISTRICT 5 ROAD & BRIDGES 47,394.07
156- 343 WASTE TIRE FACILITY 4,566.00
190- 202 INMATE CANTEEN COMMISSIONS 2,332.85
302- 678 INDUSTRIAL PARK 131.00
305- 301 DISTRICT 1 ROAD & BRIDGES 24,058.65
305- 302 DISTRICT 2 ROAD & BRIDGES 9,210.44
305- 303 DISTRICT 3 ROAD & BRIDGES 49,582.71
305- 304 DISTRICT 4 ROAD & BRIDGES 11,539.17
305- 305 DISTRICT 5 ROAD & BRIDGES 17,310.14
363- 815 DEW MILLS 180,576.69
400- 340 SANITATION & WASTE REMOVAL 108,342.62 
664- 000 BALANCE SHEET 16,894.55
681- 000 BALANCE SHEET 687,599.58
693- 000 BALANCE SHEET 3,821.24
694- 000 BALANCE SHEET 103.93
TOTAL 2,124,424.94
THIS IS A SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES LISTING THE TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS BY 
EACH DEPARTMENT. A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL EXPENDITURES REPRESENTING THESE 
TOTALS IS RECORDED IN THE SUPERVISORS DOCKET AND IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC 
INSPECTION IN THE CHANCERY CLERKS OFFICE DURING REGULAR HOURS.
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Publish: September 3, 2026
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms 
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated July 3, 2007, executed by FLOYD 
EVERETT and ALICIA EVERETT conveying certain real property therein 
described to MISSISSIPPI TITLE & APPRAISAL CO., as Trustee, for MORTGAGE 
ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR 
WILMINGTON FINANCE INC., Original Beneficiary, to secure the 
indebtedness therein described, as same appears of record in the Office 
of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi filed and recorded 
July 10, 2007, in Book 1198, Page 89; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred 
and assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee for 
Upland Mortgage Loan Trust B; and
WHEREAS, Rubin Lublin, LLC has been appointed as Substitute Trustee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the 
undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, 
by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said 
Substitute Trustee shall, on October 1, 2026 within the lawful hours of 
sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the front door of the Courthouse 
proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash 
or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in 
Wayne County, Mississippi, to wit:
COMMENCE AT A CROSS TIE FENCE CORNER AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE 
NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, 
RANGE 6 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AND RUN WEST FOR 1193.98 FEET; 
THENCE RUN SOUTH FOR 266.33 FEET TO A 1/2" REBAR AND THE POINT OF 
BEGINNING. FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN SOUTH 25°34`14" WEST FOR 
85.03 FEET TO A 1/2" REBAR; THENCE RUN SOUTH 52°58`57" EAST FOR 189.32 
FEET TO A 1/2" REBAR AND THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF WEST ROBINSON 
JUNCTION ROAD (PAVED PUBLIC ROAD); THENCE RUN ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY 
AND ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 485.71, A LENGTH OF 
264.59, AND A CHORD BEARING AND DISTANCE OF SOUTH 39°34`57" WEST AND 
261.33 FEET, RESPECTIVELY, TO A 1/2" REBAR; THENCE RUN NORTH 35°12`53" 
WEST FOR 479.92 FEET TO A 1/2" REBAR; THENCE RUN EAST FOR 328.80 FEET 
BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 
SAID PARCEL IS A PART OF LOT 1 AND LOT 2 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 7 
NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AND CONTAINS 2.00 ACRES, 
MORE OR LESS, ALL AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY CHRISTOPHER G. 
BOONE, PS, DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2006, A COPY ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A 
PART HEREOF.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 
48 W ROBINSON JUNCTION RD, WAYNESBORO, MS 39367. In the event of any 
discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the 
property, the legal description shall control. 
Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will 
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee. The 
sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not 
prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (2) to final confirmation and 
audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed, 
and (3) purchaser's tendering to Rubin Lublin, LLC, anti-money 
laundering information as required pursuant to the FinCEN Real Estate 
Report Rule. Failure to provide information, could result in rescission 
of the sale.
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED 
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Rubin Lublin, LLC
3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
rlselaw.com/property-listing
Tel: (877) 813-0992
Fax: (470) 508-9401
PUBLISH: 09/03/2026, 09/10/2026, 09/17/2026, 09/24/2026