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NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE APPLICATION
Buckatunna Water Works Association, Inc., intends to file an application
for federal financial assistance with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Rural Development, Rural Utilities Service through the
Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households
(SEARCH) Grant Program.
for federal financial assistance with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Rural Development, Rural Utilities Service through the
Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households
(SEARCH) Grant Program.
The proposed project includes preliminary planning, evaluation,
engineering and related activities to assess the Association's water
system needs and develop recommendations for future water system
improvements.
engineering and related activities to assess the Association's water
system needs and develop recommendations for future water system
improvements.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting will be held to discuss the
proposed project and provide interested members of the public an
opportunity to submit comments regarding the proposed application
proposed project and provide interested members of the public an
opportunity to submit comments regarding the proposed application
PUBLIC MEETING
Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Buckatunna Water Works Association, Inc.
10 Water Works Street
Buckatunna, MS 39322
Any comments regarding this application should be submitted to
Buckatunna Water Works Association, Inc.
Buckatunna Water Works Association, Inc.
Publish: September 10 & September 17, 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 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
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
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM RAY HENDERSON, DECEASED
CAUSE NO: 2026-173
AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 26th day of August,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Co-Executors upon the Estate of William Ray Henderson,
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 Co-Executors upon the Estate of William Ray Henderson,
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 27th day of August, 2026.
/s/ William Randall Henderson
WILLIAM RANDALL HENDERSON,
Co-Executor of the Estate of William Ray Henderson
/s/ Howard Kyle Henderson
HOWARD KYLE HENDERSON,
Co-Executor of the Estate of William Ray Henderson
DICKERSON & DICKERSON, INC.
Kathryn D. Clay, MSB#102160
705 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
Tel: (601) 735-2773
Publish: Sept. 3, Sept. 10 and Sept. 17, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JERRY W. HARVEY, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 2024-152
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 26th day of August,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executor upon the Estate of Jerry W. Harvey, 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 Executor upon the Estate of Jerry W. Harvey, 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 27th day of August, 2026.
/s/ James Cooper Suthoff
JAMES COOPER SUTHOFF, Executor
of the Estate of Jerry W. Harvey, Deceased
DICKERSON & DICKERSON, INC.
Kathryn D. Clay, MSB #102160
705 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
Phone: 601-735-2773
Fax: 601-735-5345
Publish: Sept. 3, Sept. 10 and Sept. 17, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2004 Infiniti, VIN#, JNKCV51E24M613742 to be sold for charges on
September 25, 2026 at Jason's Wrecker, 215 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS
39367.
September 25, 2026 at Jason's Wrecker, 215 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS
39367.
Publish: Sept. 10, Sept. 17 & Sept. 24, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JA'ONI BLAKELY
ARICA SMITH, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF THE HEIRS-AT-LAW OF JA'ONI
BLAKELY, PETITIONER
BLAKELY, PETITIONER
UNKNOWN WRONGFUL DEATH BENEFICIARIES OF JA'ONI BLAKELY, DECEASED,
RESPONDENTS
RESPONDENTS
CAUSE NO. 2025-33
SUMMONS
(By Publication)
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE A WRONGFUL DEATH BENEFICIARY OF
JA'ONI BLAKELY, DECEASED
JA'ONI BLAKELY, DECEASED
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Arica
Smith seeking a determination of Any and All Wrongful Death
Beneficiaries of Ja'Oni Blakely, deceased. Defendants other than you
in this action are Arica Smith, (sister of Ja'Oni Blakely); Keon
Smith, (brother of Ja'Oni Blakely); Marcus Smith, (brother of Ja'Oni
Blakely) and; The Estate of Ruby Pickens, through its court appointed
Administrator, Arica Smith (Wayne County Chancery Court, MS Cause No.
2025-00032).
Smith seeking a determination of Any and All Wrongful Death
Beneficiaries of Ja'Oni Blakely, deceased. Defendants other than you
in this action are Arica Smith, (sister of Ja'Oni Blakely); Keon
Smith, (brother of Ja'Oni Blakely); Marcus Smith, (brother of Ja'Oni
Blakely) and; The Estate of Ruby Pickens, through its court appointed
Administrator, Arica Smith (Wayne County Chancery Court, MS Cause No.
2025-00032).
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR and defend against the Petition for
Determination of Wrongful Death Beneficiaries at a hearing before the
Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to be held on the 28th day
of October, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the courtroom of the Wayne County
Chancery Court, Waynesboro, Mississippi, before the Honorable Jerry
Sharp. In the event of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment
will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in
the subject petition.
Determination of Wrongful Death Beneficiaries at a hearing before the
Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to be held on the 28th day
of October, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the courtroom of the Wayne County
Chancery Court, Waynesboro, Mississippi, before the Honorable Jerry
Sharp. In the event of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment
will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in
the subject petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 3rd day of
September, 2026.
September, 2026.
WILLIAM JEREMY CARR
CHANCERY CLERK OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
By: Angie Walker
DEPUTY CLERK
PREPARED BY:
LANCE STEVENS (MSB #7877)
Stevens Law Group, PLLC
190 Gateway Drive, Suite A
Brandon, Mississippi 39042
Tel: (601) 829-6618
Fax: (601) 829-6623
Web: www.lancestevens.com
Co-Counsel for Petitioner, Arica Smith
DAVID L. SULLIVAN ( MSB#9850)
DAVID L. SULLIVAN, PLLC
Post Office Box 4413
Laurel, Ms 39441-4413
Telephone:(601) 649-4075
Facsimile: (601) 649-4216
Email: david@davidsullivlaw.com
Co-Counsel for Petitioner, Arica Smith
Publish: Sept. 10, Sept. 17 & Sept. 24, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS
ARICA SMITH, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF THE WRONGFUL DEATH
BENEFICIARIES OF RUBY JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS, PETITIONER
BENEFICIARIES OF RUBY JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS, PETITIONER
UNKNOWN WRONGFUL DEATH BENEFICIARIES OF RUBY JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS,
RESPONDENTS
RESPONDENTS
CAUSE NO. 2025-32
SUMMONS
(By Publication)
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE A WRONGFUL DEATH BENEFICIARY OF
RUBY JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS, DECEASED
RUBY JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS, DECEASED
You have been made a Defendant in the Petition filed in this Court by
Arica Smith seeking a determination of Any and All Wrongful Death
Beneficiaries of Ruby Jean Blakely Pickens, deceased. Defendants other
than you in this action are Arica Smith, (daughter of deceased); Keon
Smith, (son of deceased); Marcus Smith, (son of deceased); Edward Smith,
was a son of Ruby Pickens, but pre-deceased Ruby Pickens therefore his
children Lataron Smith, Lamyra Smith and Allison Powe, a minor, by and
through her mother, Nicole Powe, are direct decedents of Ruby Jean
Blakely Pickens and are Wrongful Death Beneficiary; and Eric Jermaine
Blakely, was a son of Ruby Pickens, but pre-deceased Ruby Pickens and
therefore his child, Jermarious Blakely, a minor, by and through his
mother, Ciera Harris Blakely, is a direct decedent of Ruby Jean Pickens
and Wrongful Death Beneficiary.
Arica Smith seeking a determination of Any and All Wrongful Death
Beneficiaries of Ruby Jean Blakely Pickens, deceased. Defendants other
than you in this action are Arica Smith, (daughter of deceased); Keon
Smith, (son of deceased); Marcus Smith, (son of deceased); Edward Smith,
was a son of Ruby Pickens, but pre-deceased Ruby Pickens therefore his
children Lataron Smith, Lamyra Smith and Allison Powe, a minor, by and
through her mother, Nicole Powe, are direct decedents of Ruby Jean
Blakely Pickens and are Wrongful Death Beneficiary; and Eric Jermaine
Blakely, was a son of Ruby Pickens, but pre-deceased Ruby Pickens and
therefore his child, Jermarious Blakely, a minor, by and through his
mother, Ciera Harris Blakely, is a direct decedent of Ruby Jean Pickens
and Wrongful Death Beneficiary.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR and defend against the Petition for
Determination of Wrongful Death Beneficiaries at a hearing before the
Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to be held on the 28th day
of October, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the courtroom of the Wayne County
Chancery Court, Waynesboro, Mississippi, before the Honorable Jerry
Sharp. In the event of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment
will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in
the subject petition.
Determination of Wrongful Death Beneficiaries at a hearing before the
Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to be held on the 28th day
of October, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the courtroom of the Wayne County
Chancery Court, Waynesboro, Mississippi, before the Honorable Jerry
Sharp. In the event of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment
will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in
the subject petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 3rd day of
September, 2026.
September, 2026.
WILLIAM JEREMY CARR
CHANCERY CLERK OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
By: Angie Walker
DEPUTY CLERK
PREPARED BY:
LANCE STEVENS (MSB #7877)
Stevens Law Group, PLLC
190 Gateway Drive, Suite A
Brandon, Mississippi 39042
Tel: (601) 829-6618
Fax: (601) 829-6623
Web: www.lancestevens.com
Co-Counsel for Petitioner, Arica Smith
DAVID L. SULLIVAN ( MSB#9850)
DAVID L. SULLIVAN, PLLC
Post Office Box 4413
Laurel, Ms 39441-4413
Telephone:(601) 649-4075
Facsimile: (601) 649-4216
Email: david@davidsullivlaw.com
Co-Counsel for Petitioner, Arica Smith
Publish: Sept. 10, Sept. 17 & Sept. 24, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS, DECEASED
ARICA SMITH, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF THE HEIRS AT LAW OF RUBY
JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS, PETITIONER
JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2025-32
SUMMONS
(By Publication)
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE AN HEIR-AT-LAW OF RUBY JEAN
BLAKELY PICKENS, DECEASED
BLAKELY PICKENS, DECEASED
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Arica
Smith seeking the determination of Any and All Heirs-at-Law of Ruby Jean
Pickens, deceased. Defendants other than you in this action are Arica
Smith, (daughter of deceased); Keon Smith, (son of deceased); Marcus
Smith, (son of deceased); Edward Smith, (son of deceased); Edward Smith
was a son of Ruby Pickens, but pre-deceased Ruby Pickens therefore his
children Lataron Smith, Lamyra Smith and Allison Powe, a minor, by and
through her mother, Nicole Powe, are direct decedents of Ruby Jean
Blakely Pickens and are Heirs-at-Law; and Eric Jermaine Blakely was a
son of Ruby Pickens, but pre-deceased Ruby Pickens therefore his child,
Jermarious Blakely, a minor, through his mother, Ciera Harris Blakely,
is a direct decedent of Ruby Jean Pickens and Heir-at-Law.
Smith seeking the determination of Any and All Heirs-at-Law of Ruby Jean
Pickens, deceased. Defendants other than you in this action are Arica
Smith, (daughter of deceased); Keon Smith, (son of deceased); Marcus
Smith, (son of deceased); Edward Smith, (son of deceased); Edward Smith
was a son of Ruby Pickens, but pre-deceased Ruby Pickens therefore his
children Lataron Smith, Lamyra Smith and Allison Powe, a minor, by and
through her mother, Nicole Powe, are direct decedents of Ruby Jean
Blakely Pickens and are Heirs-at-Law; and Eric Jermaine Blakely was a
son of Ruby Pickens, but pre-deceased Ruby Pickens therefore his child,
Jermarious Blakely, a minor, through his mother, Ciera Harris Blakely,
is a direct decedent of Ruby Jean Pickens and Heir-at-Law.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR and defend against the Petition for
Determination of Heirs-At-Law of Ruby Jean Pickens at a hearing before
the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to be held on the 28th
day of October, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the courtroom of the Wayne
County Chancery Court, Waynesboro, Mississippi, before the Honorable
Jerry Sharp. In the event of your failure to appear and defend, a
judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things
demanded in the subject petition.
Determination of Heirs-At-Law of Ruby Jean Pickens at a hearing before
the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to be held on the 28th
day of October, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the courtroom of the Wayne
County Chancery Court, Waynesboro, Mississippi, before the Honorable
Jerry Sharp. In the event of your failure to appear and defend, a
judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things
demanded in the subject petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 3rd day of
September, 2026.
September, 2026.
WILLIAM JEREMY CARR
CHANCERY CLERK OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
By: Angie Walker
DEPUTY CLERK
PREPARED BY:
DAVID L. SULLIVAN ( MSB#9850)
DAVID L. SULLIVAN, PLLC
Post Office Box 4413
Laurel, Ms 39441-4413
Telephone:(601) 649-4075
Facsimile: (601) 649-4216
Email: david@davidsullivlaw.com
Co-Counsel for Petitioner, Arica Smith
Publish: Sept. 10, Sept. 17 & Sept. 24, 2026
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