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Public Notices 10-08-26
October 07, 2026
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2009, Junior McGay, a single man, executed a certain
Deed of Trust to Debera Bridges, Trustee for the use and benefit of
Citifinancial Real Estate Services, Inc., its successors and assigns
which Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi, on May 18, 2009, as Document Number
200901907.
Deed of Trust to Debera Bridges, Trustee for the use and benefit of
Citifinancial Real Estate Services, Inc., its successors and assigns
which Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi, on May 18, 2009, as Document Number
200901907.
WHEREAS, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA as Successor By Merger to J.P. Morgan
Mortgage Acquisition Corp., the current holder and/or assignee,
substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by instrument
recorded in the Chancery Clerk's Office on August 28, 2026, as
Document Number 202602380; and
Mortgage Acquisition Corp., the current holder and/or assignee,
substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by instrument
recorded in the Chancery Clerk's Office on August 28, 2026, as
Document Number 202602380; 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, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA as Successor By Merger to J.P. Morgan
Mortgage Acquisition Corp., the legal holder of said indebtedness,
having requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in said deed of
trust, will on October 14, 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 front steps of Wayne County Courthouse, to the highest and
best bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wayne
County, Mississippi, to wit:
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, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA as Successor By Merger to J.P. Morgan
Mortgage Acquisition Corp., the legal holder of said indebtedness,
having requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in said deed of
trust, will on October 14, 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 front steps of Wayne County Courthouse, to the highest and
best bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wayne
County, Mississippi, to wit:
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND, TO-WIT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST
1/4 OF NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST,
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND
BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SAID
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION, TOWNSHIP AND RANGE ABOVE
DESCRIBED; THENCE RUN SOUTH ALONG THE SAID FORTY LINE FOR A DISTANCE OF
525.0 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET; THENCE RUN
SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 105.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LOT
DESCRIBED AND CONVEYED; THENCE RUN WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 85.0 FEET;
THENCE RUN SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 105.0 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST FOR A
DISTANCE OF 85.0 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 105.0 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING A LOT 85 FEET BY 105.0 FEET.
1/4 OF NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST,
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND
BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SAID
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION, TOWNSHIP AND RANGE ABOVE
DESCRIBED; THENCE RUN SOUTH ALONG THE SAID FORTY LINE FOR A DISTANCE OF
525.0 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET; THENCE RUN
SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 105.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LOT
DESCRIBED AND CONVEYED; THENCE RUN WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 85.0 FEET;
THENCE RUN SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 105.0 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST FOR A
DISTANCE OF 85.0 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 105.0 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING A LOT 85 FEET BY 105.0 FEET.
More commonly known as: 44 West Ave, Waynesboro, MS 39367
I will convey only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN"), a bureau of the
U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real
estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are
the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide
identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or
trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal
law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide
required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the
foreclosure deed.
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN"), a bureau of the
U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real
estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are
the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide
identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or
trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal
law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide
required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the
foreclosure deed.
Halliday, Watkins and Mann, P.C
Substitute Trustee
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
1107 Highland Colony Pkwy, Suite 207
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(801) 355-2886
Publish: Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1 & Oct. 8, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS ONEIDA DANIELS, DECEASED
JESSE E. DANIELS, ADMINISTRATOR
CAUSE NO. 2026-197
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
____________________
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 16th day of
September, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned, JESSE E. DANIELS, Administrator of the Estate of
Francis Oneida Daniels, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons
having claims against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of
this Court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety
(90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will be
forever barred.
September, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned, JESSE E. DANIELS, Administrator of the Estate of
Francis Oneida Daniels, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons
having claims against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of
this Court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety
(90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will be
forever barred.
THIS the 16th day of September, 2026.
/s/ Jesse E. Daniels
JESSE E. DANIELS,
ADMINISTRATOR
Publish: Sept. 24, Oct. 1 & Oct. 8, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUSSELL EDWARD DEARMAN, DECEASED
SHARITA D. PITTS, ADMINISTRATRIX
CAUSE NO. 2026-208
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
____________________
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 14th day of
September, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned, SHARITA D. PITTS, Administratrix of the Estate of
Russell Edward Dearman, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons
having claims against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of
this Court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety
(90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will be
forever barred.
September, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned, SHARITA D. PITTS, Administratrix of the Estate of
Russell Edward Dearman, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons
having claims against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of
this Court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety
(90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will be
forever barred.
THIS the 14th day of September, 2026.
/s/ Sharita D. Pitts
SHARITA D. PITTS,
ADMINISTRATRIX
Publish: Sept. 24, Oct. 1 & Oct. 8, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN THOMAS McGLOTHLIN, IV, DECEASED
MARK A. PRATT, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
CAUSE NO. 2026-205
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN THOMAS McGLOTHLIN, IV
____________________
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 14th day of September,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, MARK A. PRATT, Personal Representative of the Estate of
JOHN THOMAS McGLOTHLIN, IV, deceased, notice is hereby given to all
persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to the
Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law,
within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or
they will be forever barred.
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, MARK A. PRATT, Personal Representative of the Estate of
JOHN THOMAS McGLOTHLIN, IV, deceased, notice is hereby given to all
persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to the
Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law,
within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or
they will be forever barred.
THIS the 14th day of September, 2026.
/s/ Mark A. Pratt
MARK A. PRATT,
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Publish: Sept. 24, Oct. 1 & Oct. 8, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2020 Nissan Rogue, VIN#JN8AT2MT7LW031134 to be sold for charges on
October 16, 2026 at K&K Diesel Service LLC, 489 Sunlight Church Road,
Waynesboro, MS 39367.
October 16, 2026 at K&K Diesel Service LLC, 489 Sunlight Church Road,
Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Publish: Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, 2026
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2021, David Alexander Etheridge and Ashton Richele
Etheridge, executed a Deed of Trust to Mark T. Davis, Trustee for First
South Farm Credit, ACA, which Deed of Trust was recorded on July 23,
2021, as Instrument No. 202102268 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi; and
Etheridge, executed a Deed of Trust to Mark T. Davis, Trustee for First
South Farm Credit, ACA, which Deed of Trust was recorded on July 23,
2021, as Instrument No. 202102268 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid First South Farm Credit, ACA, 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 dated September 29, 2026, and recorded September 29, 2026, as
Instrument No. 202602668 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 dated September 29, 2026, and recorded September 29, 2026, as
Instrument No. 202602668 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, First South Farm
Credit, ACA, 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, First South Farm
Credit, ACA, 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, Pine Belt Land Title, Substituted Trustee in said deed
of trust, will on October 29, 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:
of trust, will on October 29, 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:
Parcel 1:
Commencing at a 1 inch iron pipe in 8 inch concrete found situated at
the Northwest corner of the SW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 19, Township 9
North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run South 89
degrees 42 minutes 22 seconds East along the North line of said forty
for 532.14 feet to a ½ inch rebar being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the
land to be described; thence continue South 89 degrees 42 minutes 22
seconds East along said North line for 730.23 feet to a ¾ inch iron
pipe found; thence run East for 82.18 feet to the center line of the
Eucutta Road; thence run South 22 degrees 12 minutes 14 seconds East
along the center line of said road for 582.76 feet to an iron spindle
situated at the Northeast corner of a 10.00 acres parcel of land; thence
leaving said road run South 67 degrees 47 minutes 46 seconds West along
the North line and the projection of the North line of said 10.00 acres
parcel of land for 750.74 feet to a rebar; thence run North 22 degrees
12 minutes 14 seconds West for 893.24 feet to the point of beginning,
containing 12.7 acres, more or less. Land being subject to the
right-of-way of the Eucutta Road. Land being situated in the SW ¼ of NW
¼ and also in the SE ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 19, Township 9 North, Range
8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
the Northwest corner of the SW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 19, Township 9
North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run South 89
degrees 42 minutes 22 seconds East along the North line of said forty
for 532.14 feet to a ½ inch rebar being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the
land to be described; thence continue South 89 degrees 42 minutes 22
seconds East along said North line for 730.23 feet to a ¾ inch iron
pipe found; thence run East for 82.18 feet to the center line of the
Eucutta Road; thence run South 22 degrees 12 minutes 14 seconds East
along the center line of said road for 582.76 feet to an iron spindle
situated at the Northeast corner of a 10.00 acres parcel of land; thence
leaving said road run South 67 degrees 47 minutes 46 seconds West along
the North line and the projection of the North line of said 10.00 acres
parcel of land for 750.74 feet to a rebar; thence run North 22 degrees
12 minutes 14 seconds West for 893.24 feet to the point of beginning,
containing 12.7 acres, more or less. Land being subject to the
right-of-way of the Eucutta Road. Land being situated in the SW ¼ of NW
¼ and also in the SE ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 19, Township 9 North, Range
8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
Parcel 2:
Beginning at a 1 inch iron pipe in 8 inch concrete found situated at the
Northwest corner of the SW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 19, Township 9 North,
Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run South 00 degrees
34 minutes 23 seconds East along a blue painted line for 1110.68 feet to
a rebar; thence East for 1136.58 feet to a rebar set on the West line of
a 10.00 acres parcel of land; thence run North 38 degrees 47 minutes 27
seconds West along said West line for 183.33 feet to a ¾ inch rod;
thence North 19 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds West along said West line
for 189.58 feet to a ¾ inch rod situated at the Northwest corner of
said 10.00 acres parcel; thence run South 67 degrees 47 minutes 46
seconds West for 106.70 feet to a rebar; thence North 22 degrees 12
minutes 14 seconds West for 893.24 feet to a rebar situated on the North
line of said forty; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 22 seconds West
along said North line for 532.14 feet to the point of beginning,
containing 20.00 acres, more or less. Land being situated in the SW ¼
of NW ¼ of Section 19, Township 9 North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County,
Mississippi.
Northwest corner of the SW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 19, Township 9 North,
Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run South 00 degrees
34 minutes 23 seconds East along a blue painted line for 1110.68 feet to
a rebar; thence East for 1136.58 feet to a rebar set on the West line of
a 10.00 acres parcel of land; thence run North 38 degrees 47 minutes 27
seconds West along said West line for 183.33 feet to a ¾ inch rod;
thence North 19 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds West along said West line
for 189.58 feet to a ¾ inch rod situated at the Northwest corner of
said 10.00 acres parcel; thence run South 67 degrees 47 minutes 46
seconds West for 106.70 feet to a rebar; thence North 22 degrees 12
minutes 14 seconds West for 893.24 feet to a rebar situated on the North
line of said forty; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 22 seconds West
along said North line for 532.14 feet to the point of beginning,
containing 20.00 acres, more or less. Land being situated in the SW ¼
of NW ¼ of Section 19, Township 9 North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County,
Mississippi.
Parcel 3:
A parcel of land described as: Commencing at a lightwood knot found
situated at the Northeast corner of the SE ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 19,
Township 9 North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run
West along the North line of said forty for 1183.30 feet to the center
line of the Eucutta Road; thence run South 22 degrees 12 minutes 14
seconds East along the center line of said road for 582.76 feet to an
iron spindle situated in the center line of pavement of the Eucutta Road
being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the land to be described, said point
being the Northeast corner of a 10.00 acres parcel of land; thence run
South 22 degrees 16 minutes 51 seconds East along the center line of the
Eucutta Road for 65.00 feet; thence South 67 degrees 47 minutes 46
seconds West parallel to the North line of said 10.00 acres parcel for
581.75 feet; thence South 19 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds East parallel
to the West line of said 10.00 acres parcel for 116.36 feet; thence
South 38 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds East parallel to the West line of
said 10.00 acres parcel for 172.48 feet; thence South 51 degrees 12
minutes 33 seconds West for 65.00 feet to a corner of said 10.00 acres
parcel; thence North 38 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds West along the
West line of said 10.00 acres parcel for 183.33 feet to a corner of said
10.00 acres; thence North 19 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds West along
the West line of said 10.00 acres for 189.58 feet to the Northwest
corner of said 10.00 acres parcel; thence run North 67 degrees 47
minutes 47 seconds East along the North line of said 10.00 acres for
644.04 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.41 acres, more or
less. Land being subject to the right-of-way of the Eucutta Road. Land
being situated in the SE ¼ of NW ¼ and the SW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section
19, Township 9 North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi.
situated at the Northeast corner of the SE ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 19,
Township 9 North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run
West along the North line of said forty for 1183.30 feet to the center
line of the Eucutta Road; thence run South 22 degrees 12 minutes 14
seconds East along the center line of said road for 582.76 feet to an
iron spindle situated in the center line of pavement of the Eucutta Road
being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the land to be described, said point
being the Northeast corner of a 10.00 acres parcel of land; thence run
South 22 degrees 16 minutes 51 seconds East along the center line of the
Eucutta Road for 65.00 feet; thence South 67 degrees 47 minutes 46
seconds West parallel to the North line of said 10.00 acres parcel for
581.75 feet; thence South 19 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds East parallel
to the West line of said 10.00 acres parcel for 116.36 feet; thence
South 38 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds East parallel to the West line of
said 10.00 acres parcel for 172.48 feet; thence South 51 degrees 12
minutes 33 seconds West for 65.00 feet to a corner of said 10.00 acres
parcel; thence North 38 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds West along the
West line of said 10.00 acres parcel for 183.33 feet to a corner of said
10.00 acres; thence North 19 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds West along
the West line of said 10.00 acres for 189.58 feet to the Northwest
corner of said 10.00 acres parcel; thence run North 67 degrees 47
minutes 47 seconds East along the North line of said 10.00 acres for
644.04 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.41 acres, more or
less. Land being subject to the right-of-way of the Eucutta Road. Land
being situated in the SE ¼ of NW ¼ and the SW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section
19, Township 9 North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi.
Indexing Instructions: SE ¼ of NW ¼ and SW ¼ of NW ¼, Section 19,
Township 9 North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
Township 9 North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
I WILL CONVEY only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 30th day of September 2026.
/s/ Paul D. Walley, Jr.
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: October 8, 2026, October 15, 2026, and October 22, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF DENBURY ONSHORE, LLC FOR AN EXTENSION OF INACTIVE WELL
STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A WELL LOCATED IN THE EAST EUCUTTA
FIELD IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A WELL LOCATED IN THE EAST EUCUTTA
FIELD IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 402-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE that Denbury Onshore, LLC ("Petitioner") has filed a
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board under the above
docket requesting an extension of the inactive well classification under
Statewide Rule 28 for the Stanley 1-11 No. 8 Well (API No. 23-153-20623)
("the Well") in the East Eucutta Field in Wayne County, Mississippi
and for other relief as set forth in the Petition. The Petition in this
matter is on file in the records in the office of the Mississippi State
Oil and Gas Board and may there be examined.
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board under the above
docket requesting an extension of the inactive well classification under
Statewide Rule 28 for the Stanley 1-11 No. 8 Well (API No. 23-153-20623)
("the Well") in the East Eucutta Field in Wayne County, Mississippi
and for other relief as set forth in the Petition. The Petition in this
matter is on file in the records in the office of the Mississippi State
Oil and Gas Board and may there be examined.
The Petition will be heard by said Board at 9:00 a.m. on the 18th day of
November, 2026, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi
39202, at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
November, 2026, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi
39202, at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
If you intend to contest the Docket or request a continuance you must
notify the Board and the Petitioner's representative of your intention
in writing not later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, which is
seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing. Failure
to so notify the Board and the Petitioner's representative shall be a
waiver of your right to contest or request a continuance.
notify the Board and the Petitioner's representative of your intention
in writing not later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, which is
seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing. Failure
to so notify the Board and the Petitioner's representative shall be a
waiver of your right to contest or request a continuance.
You are advised the Board may adopt an order concerning a Petition which
may differ from the relief requested by the Petitioner and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
may differ from the relief requested by the Petitioner and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
DATED this the 6th day of October, 2026.
MISSISSIPPI STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD
By: /s/ Jesse S. New
Jesse S. New
Executive Director
Petitioner's Counsel
William F. Blair
BLAIR LAW FIRM, P.A.
Post Office Box 321423
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-4477
Publish: October 8, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
CIERA SKYLA HARRIS, INDIVIDUALLYAND ON BEHALF OF THE HEIRS-AT-LAW OF
ERIC JERMAIN BLAKELY, DECEASED, PETITIONER
ERIC JERMAIN BLAKELY, DECEASED, PETITIONER
VS.
ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE HEIRS-AT LAW OF ERIC JERMAIN BLAKELY,
DECEASED, DEFENDANT
DECEASED, DEFENDANT
CAUSE NO. 26-225
SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: ANY KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ERIC JERMAIN BLAKELY, DECEASED AND
DETERMINATION OF BENEFICIARIES OF FUNDS DERIVED FROM THE ESTATES OF RUBY
BLAKELY PICKENS AND JA'ONI BLAKELY
DETERMINATION OF BENEFICIARIES OF FUNDS DERIVED FROM THE ESTATES OF RUBY
BLAKELY PICKENS AND JA'ONI BLAKELY
NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS
You have been made Defendants in the suit filed in this Court by Ciera
Skyla Harris, Petitioner, seeking Determination of Heirs-At-Law of Eric
Jermain Blakely, Deceased and Determination of Beneficiaries of Funds
Derived from the Estates of Ruby Blakely Pickens and Ja'Oni Blakely
described therein, as more fully explained in the subject Petition for
Determination of Heirs-At-Law of Eric Jermain Blakely, Deceased and
Determination of Beneficiaries of Funds Derived from the Estates of Ruby
Blakely Pickens and Ja'Oni Blakely. The defendants in this action
cannot be listed or ascertained after diligent search and inquiry and/or
after process was not obtained at the address set out in the Petition.
Skyla Harris, Petitioner, seeking Determination of Heirs-At-Law of Eric
Jermain Blakely, Deceased and Determination of Beneficiaries of Funds
Derived from the Estates of Ruby Blakely Pickens and Ja'Oni Blakely
described therein, as more fully explained in the subject Petition for
Determination of Heirs-At-Law of Eric Jermain Blakely, Deceased and
Determination of Beneficiaries of Funds Derived from the Estates of Ruby
Blakely Pickens and Ja'Oni Blakely. The defendants in this action
cannot be listed or ascertained after diligent search and inquiry and/or
after process was not obtained at the address set out in the Petition.
NOTICE OF HEARING
You are summonsed to appear and defend against the Petition for
Determination of Heirs-At-Law of Eric Jermain Blakely, Deceased and
Determination of Beneficiaries of Funds Derived from the Estates of Ruby
Blakely Pickens and Ja'Oni Blakely filed against you in this Court
before the Honorable Jerry Sharp, Chancellor, presiding, at 1:30 p.m.,
on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Wayne County Chancery Courtroom located
at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367, and in case of your
failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for
relief demanded in the Petition. You are not required to file an answer
or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If you do file an
answer or other pleading, it can be served upon the attorney for the
Petitioner, Anita Mathews Stamps, Esq., whose mailing address is Post
Office Box 2916, Jackson, Mississippi 39207-2916.
Determination of Heirs-At-Law of Eric Jermain Blakely, Deceased and
Determination of Beneficiaries of Funds Derived from the Estates of Ruby
Blakely Pickens and Ja'Oni Blakely filed against you in this Court
before the Honorable Jerry Sharp, Chancellor, presiding, at 1:30 p.m.,
on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Wayne County Chancery Courtroom located
at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367, and in case of your
failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for
relief demanded in the Petition. You are not required to file an answer
or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If you do file an
answer or other pleading, it can be served upon the attorney for the
Petitioner, Anita Mathews Stamps, Esq., whose mailing address is Post
Office Box 2916, Jackson, Mississippi 39207-2916.
You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
WILLIAM JEREMY CARR, Chancery Clerk
(SEAL)
BY: Angie Walker, D.C.
Submitted by:
ANITA MATHEWS STAMPS
STAMPS & STAMPS
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
269 EAST PEARL STREET
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39201
POST OFFICE BOX 2916
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39207-2916
TELEPHONE: (601) 354-4747
Publish: October 8, October 15 & October 22, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF PURCHASING ROAD MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE USE OF
THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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 it purchase,
hire or lease for the use of the Board of Supervisors constructing,
reconstructing and maintaining the public roads thereof, the hereafter
described road machinery 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 it purchase,
hire or lease for the use of the Board of Supervisors constructing,
reconstructing and maintaining the public roads thereof, the hereafter
described road machinery 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
2nd day of November, 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
2nd day of November, 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 New Single Axle Dump Truck for District 1
Wayne County will provide insurance coverage on a lease-purchase
agreement
agreement
In purchasing said equipment, the Board reserves the right (1) to take
advantage of the provisions of Section 19-13-7 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 provisions of Section 31-7-13 of the 1972 Code of
Mississippi, as amended, and to hire or lease the same, or (3) to pay
cash in its discretion.
advantage of the provisions of Section 19-13-7 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 provisions of Section 31-7-13 of the 1972 Code of
Mississippi, as amended, and to hire or lease the same, or (3) to pay
cash in its discretion.
Published by Order of the Board of Supervisors on October 5, 2026.
/s/ Jeremy Carr,
Clerk of the Board
Jeremy Carr, Chancery Clerk
Publish: October 8, October 15 & October 22, 2026
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