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Public Notices 08-03-23
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
ESTATE OF BETTY SUE WILKINSON, DECEASED
CAUSE NUMBER 2022-pr-0081-WS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been issued on the 30th day of June 2023, by
the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the undersigned
upon the Estate of Betty Sue Wilkinson, Deceased, notice is hereby given
to all persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to
the Clerk of said Court for probate and registration according to law
within ninety (90) days from this day, or they will be forever barred.
This the 11th day of July 2023.
/s/ Mina Jo Schneyer
Mina Jo Schneyer, Executrix
Prepared By:
J. Daniel Smith, Esq.
Smith & Choudoir Law, PLLC
Attorney for Mina Joe Schneyer
116 Seventh Street
McComb, Mississippi 29649
Telephone 601-249-3386
Facsimile 601-248-3616
Mississippi Bar Number 7498
Publish: July 20, July 27 & Aug. 3, 2023
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2016, Dennis McDaniel and Virginia McDaniel
executed a Deed of Trust to J. Barret Martin, as Trustee for United
Mississippi Bank, being the Lender therein, under the terms of which the
hereinafter described property was conveyed to said Trustee to secure
the payment to the said Lender of a certain indebtedness therein
mentioned and described, which Deed of Trust is of record in Book 307,
at page 616, among the Records of Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on file
in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi;
WHEREAS, said Deed of Trust was modified by that certain Partial Release
dated July 9, 2020 and recorded July 10, 2020 in Book 331, at Page 51 of
the records in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County,
Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, by Substitution of Trustee dated July 7, 2023, and recorded
July 12, 2023, in Deed of Trust Book 2023, at page 3172, of the Deed of
Trust Records of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi,
Beneficiary, named Grayson R. Lewis as Substituted Trustee in said deed
of trust.
WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by said deed of trust, and the Beneficiary has exercised the
option in such as provided, and has declared the entire unpaid balance
of said indebtedness immediately due and payable and has directed the
undersigned, as Substitute Trustee in said Deed of Trust, to execute the
same by sale of the property herein described in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the said Deed of Trust; and
NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, Grayson R. Lewis, the
undersigned Substitute Trustee, will, within the legal hours of 11:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on August 18, 2023, at the north front door of the
Franklin County Courthouse at Meadville, Mississippi, offer for sale and
sell to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described
property situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to-wit:
SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST
A parcel of land located in Irregular Section 6, Township 5 North, Range
1 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, described as:
Commencing at a 10" oak tree marking the Northwest comer of Lot 6 of
the Division of the R. A. Whitehead Estate as the POINT OF BEGINNING of
this description, and proceeding thence South 89deg 25' 52" East along a
fence marking the North line of said Lot 6 a distance of 785.51 feet to
an iron pin; thence leaving the North line of said lot 6 and run South
13deg 33' 25" West 740.12 feet to an iron pin set in fence line marking
the South line of Lot 7 of Division of said R. A. Whitehead Estate;
thence North 80deg 29' 57" West along a fence and a blue-painted line
marking the South line of said Lot 7 a distance of 606.67 feet to an
iron pin marking the Southwest corner of said Lot 7; thence North 01deg
14' 40" West along a fence and a blue-painted line marking the West line
of said Lot 7 and the West line of said Lot 6 a distance of 627.31 feet
to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Together with, and subject to, easements and
restrictions of record. Containing 10.79 acres. As per the map or plat
prepared by R. K. Phillips, Professional Land Surveyor, dated June 8,
1994, a copy of which is attached to that certain Warranty Deed from L.
W. McDaniel and wife, Martha Davis McDaniel, A/K/A Martha McDaniel dated
October 13, 1994 and recorded in Franklin County, Mississippi Deed Book
I-9, Page 256. Said property conveyed herein being Parcel No.1 on said
plat of R. K. Phillips.
SUBJECT TO:
A 20 ft. Wide ingress - egress easement described as follows: A strip
of land 20 feet in width located in Irregular Section 6, Township 5
North, Range 1 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, the center line of
said easement being described as:
Commencing at a 10" oak tree marking the Northwest comer of Lot 6 of the
division of the R. A. Whitehead Estate and proceeding thence South 89deg
25' 52" East along a fence marking the North line of said Lot 6 a
distance of 12.00 feet to the center of a field road and the POINT OF
BEGINNING of this center line description; thence leaving the North line
of said Lot 6 and run along the center of said field road as follows:
South 00deg 16' 06" East 122.39 feet; South 23deg 44' 34" East 87.21 feet;
South 75deg 14' 29" East 197.45 feet; South 63deg 25' 50" East 459.77
feet; South 89deg 36' 48" East 342.54 feet; South 87deg 51' 17" East
295.43 feet; South 57deg 03' 54" East 236.42 feet, and North 88deg 27' 08"
East 323.55 feet to the POINT OF TERMINUS of this center line
description. As per the map or plat prepared by R. K. Phillips,
Professional Land Surveyor, dated June 8, 1994, a copy of which is
attached to that certain Warranty Deed from L. W. McDaniel and wife,
Martha Davis McDaniel, a/k/a Martha McDaniel dated October 13, 1994 and
recorded in Franklin County, Mississippi Deed Book I-9, Page 256.
SUBJECT TO:
SECTION 6 TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST
A strip of land, 20 feet in width, located in Irregular Section 6,
Township 5 North, Range 1 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, the
centerline of said strip being more particularly described as:
Commencing at an oak stump marking the Northwest comer of Lot 6 of the
Division of the R. A. Whitehead Estate property and proceeding thence
South 89 degrees 25 minutes 52 seconds East along the North line of said
Lot 6 a distance of 12.00 feet to the center of a gravel drive and the
POINT OF BEGINNING of this centerline description; thence leaving the
North line of said Lot 6 and run along the center of a gravel drive and
the center of an existing 20 foot wide ingress-egress easement as
follows:
South 00 degrees 16 minutes 06 seconds East 122.39 feet; South 23
degrees 44 minutes 34 seconds East 87.21 feet; South 75 degrees 14
minutes 29 seconds East 197.45 feet, South 63 degrees 25 minutes 50
seconds East 255.68 feet; South 65 degrees 36 minutes 24 seconds East
81.99 feet; South 82 degrees 15 minutes 56 seconds East 93.63 feet;
North 88 degrees 15 minutes 27 seconds East 53.30 feet; North 89 degrees
54 minutes 05 seconds East 242.17 feet to a point of curvature; thence
continuing along said gravel drive and along the arc of a curve to the
right having an arc length of 95.62 feet, a radius of 122.35 feet, and
being subtended by a chord bearing of South 67 degrees 42 minutes 36
seconds East and a chord length of93.20 feet to a point of tangency;
thence continuing along said gravel drive as follows:
South 66 degrees 02 minutes 40 seconds East 29.07 feet; South 80 degrees
29 minutes 33 seconds East 31.27 feet; South 87 degrees 51 minutes 17
seconds East 213.85 feet; South 77 degrees 50 minutes 44 seconds East
76.90 feet; South 58 degrees 07 minutes 18 seconds East 100.15 feet;
South 56 degrees 12 minutes 55 seconds East 54.93 feet, and South 77
degrees 09 minutes 17 seconds East 132.48 feet to an iron pin marking
the intersection of two gravel drives; thence North 52 degrees 26
minutes 45 seconds East along a gravel drive 141.29 feet; thence North
28 degrees 17 minutes 14 seconds East along a gravel drive 142.95 feet,
and North 10 degrees 58 minutes 04 seconds West 153.38 feet to an iron
pin and the POINT OF TERMINUS of this centerline description, designated
as Easement No.1 on the map or plat of R. K. Phillips, Professional Land
Surveyor, dated January 15,2003, attached to that certain Easement from
L. W. McDaniel and wife, Martha Davis McDaniel, a/k/a Martha McDaniel to
Lloyd McDaniel and wife, Deborah McDaniel dated February 23, 2003, filed
of record in Franklin County, Mississippi Deed Book A-11, Page 42
reference to which is hereby made for all purposes.
ALSO SUBJECT TO:
IRREGULAR SECTION 6 TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST
That certain old existing abandoned public road approximately sixteen
(16) feet in width now known as Franklin Spur Road SW across our
respective properties located in Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 1
East, Franklin County, Mississippi.
The sale of the above described property shall be made subject to the
lien of any city, county and state ad valorem taxes which taxes shall be
paid entirely by the purchaser at said sale.
I shall convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, witness my signature in Natchez, Adams County,
Mississippi, on this the 18th day of July, 2023.
/s/ Grayson R. Lewis
GRAYSON R. LEWIS,
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE
Publish: July 27, Aug. 3, Aug. 10 & Aug. 17, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES M. GRIFFITH, SR.,
DECEASED
JAMES M. GRIFFITH, JR. AND EDITH INEZ BROWN, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2023-pr-057-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of James M. Griffith, Sr., Deceased, or
Other Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint to Admit Will to Probate
and for Issuance of Letters Testamentary by Plaintiffs, James M.
Griffith, Jr., and Edith Inez Brown, seeking a Determination of Heirship
of James M. Griffith, Sr., deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 5th day of September,
2023, in the courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse at Meadville,
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 complaint.
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 this Court, this 6th day of July, 2023.
JILL GILBERT
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
BY: ERICA HAVARD
DEPUTY CLERK
WILLIAM K. HALFORD
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
Telephone: (601) 384-2100
Facsimile: (601) 384-2121
Electronic Mail: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB#105475
ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE
PUBLISH: 7/27/2023; 8/3/2023; & 8/10/2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF B.K.M., A MINOR
WILLIAM K. HALFORD, PETITIONERS
CAUSE NO. 2023-64
PUBLICATION SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: CHAD DUNAWAY
You have been made a respondent to the Petition for Appointment of
Guardian of a Minor Under Section 202 filed by William K. Halford.
The Petition filed against you is a civil action seeking to have William
K. Halford, adjudicated as the Guardian of B.K.M., as fully set out in
the Petition on file in the Chancery Court of Franklin, Mississippi.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE PETITION FILED AGAINST
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 10:30 A.M. ON THE 5th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2023, IN
THE FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPI; AND IN CASE OF
YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST
YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE PETITION.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do
so if you desire in care of Mary Kathryn Williamson, McGehee, McGehee &
Torrey, Attorneys at Law, Post Office Box 188, Meadville, Mississippi
39653.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 18th day of July
2023.
JILL J. GILBERT, CHANCERY CLERK
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
Publish: July 27, Aug. 3 & Aug. 10, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE FOR BRIDGE RELOCATION OPPORTUNITY
US HIGHWAY 98 HOMOCHITTO RIVER BRIDGE (No.45.0)
FRANKLIN COUNTY
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is offering the U.S.
Highway 98 Bridge (No 45.0) at the Homochitto River in Franklin County
to the public for relocation, preservation, and maintenance. Built in
1951, the steel truss structure has been determined eligible for the
National Register of Historic Places. The bridge will soon be replaced
and must be removed in compliance with Federal regulations.
Individuals or organizations may submit relocation and preservation
proposals for the truss spans to be reviewed by the Mississippi
Department of Archives and History, the Federal Highway Administration,
and MDOT. If a relocation proposal is approved, MDOT will reimburse the
recipient the relocation cost provided it does not exceed the estimated
cost of the demolition as determined by MDOT. The transfer deed will
include preservation covenants which will require the new owner(s) to
preserve and maintain the structure and its architectural elements in
accordance with standards established by the U.S. Secretary of the
Interior. In addition, potential recipients will assume all legal and
financial responsibilities associated with the bridge.
Interested parties should present formal proposals by August 18, 2023,
to: Kelly Castleberry / MDOT District Engineer / PO Box 551 /
Hattiesburg, MS 39403 / (601) 544-6511.
Adam Johnson, P.E.
Environmental Division Director
Miss. Dept. of Transportation
Publish: July 20 & Aug. 3, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi, will receive sealed bids until the hour of 4:30 o'clock
P.M. on the 15th day of August, 2023, for a hunting lease on the
following school lands:
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST
All of Section 16, Township 7 North, Range 5 East of Franklin County,
Mississippi, containing 648.88 acres, more or less.
Said lease or leases shall be for a term of five (5) years ending July
13, 2028 and shall include all or any part of the above described
property. A copy of the specific terms of said lease is on file in the
office of the Superintendent of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi.
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids
submitted and to accept the highest and/or best bid submitted by a
responsible person, firm or corporation.
Published by Order of the Board of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi, adopted on the 20th day of June, 2023.
CHRIS KENT
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
PUBLISH: Aug. 3, & Aug. 10, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi, will receive sealed bids until the hour of 4:30 o'clock
P.M. on the 15th day of August, 2023, for a hunting and fishing lease on
the following school lands:
TRACT I
TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST
WASHINGTON MERIDIAN
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MS
Section 4
The SW1/4 of the SW1/4 South of a creek and being more particularly
described as:
Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section 4, Township 7 North, Range
4 East in Franklin County, Mississippi; thence N 0030' W for 15.48
chains along the West boundary of said Section 4 to the centerline of
the creek the following eight (8) calls along and with the creek's
centerline:
S 8630' E for 2.13 chains;
S 4830' E for 2.17 chains;
S 6200' E for 3.62 chains;
S 8150' E for 2.00 chains;
S 7150' E for 3.59 chains;
S 6700' E for 3.84 chains;
S 6145' E for 2.84 chains;
S 4600' E for 1.73 chains
to the East line of the said SW1/4 of the SW1/4; thence South for 6.81
chains to the Southeast corner of the said SW1/4 of the SW1/4; thence West
for 20 chains, more or less, to the point of beginning and containing
23.57 acres, more or less, in Franklin County, Mississippi.
Section 9
The West 1/2 of Section 9, Township 7 North, Range 4 East, less and
except three (3) acres in the Southeast corner, said exception being
more particularly described as; beginning at the Southeast corner of the
said West 1/2 of Section 9; thence West 3.00 chains; thence North 10.00
chains ; thence East 3.00 chains; thence South 10.00 chains to the point
of beginning; and being 300.62 acres, more or less,
AND ALSO all that part of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 and the NW1/4 of the SE1/4
lying and being West of the centerline of Fifteen Mile Creek; being
57.91 acres, more or less.
The aggregate acreage tract H-52 being 382.10 acres, more or less, in
Franklin County, Mississippi.
This property is subject to the following exceptions:
1. Easements and rights-of-way of record for established and existing
public roads, public highways, public utilities, and railroads.
2. Any mineral interests which may appear of record.
ALSO: A PERPETUAL RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT OVER, THROUGH AND ACROSS THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
1. Land located in Franklin County, Mississippi, in Sections 5 and 6,
Township 7 North, Range 4 East, Washington Meridian, more particularly
described as follows:
According to the Survey line, figures, measurements, widths, and other
references shown on the plat attached to that certain Limited Easement
Deed form Pearl Pickering and wife, Lottie Pickering to United States of
America by and through the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture
dated the 26th day of June, 1984, filed for record among the land
records f Franklin County, Mississippi in deed Book Y-7, Page 66. While
granting and assigning an access easement to the County, the United
States specifically retains its access rights conveyed in the above
Limited Easement Deed from Pearl Pickering and wife, Lottie Pickering.
2. Lands located in Franklin County, Mississippi, in Section 5, Township
7 North, Range 4 East, Washing Meridian, More particularly described as
follows:
According to the Survey line, figures, measurements, widths, and other
references as shown on the plat attached to that certain Limited
Easement Deed from Corban Coleman to United States of America by and
through the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture dated the 27th day
of June, 1984, filed for record among the land records of Franklin
County, Mississippi in deed Book Y-7, Page 71. While granting and
assigning an access easement to the County, the United States
specifically retains its access rights conveyed in the above Limited
Easement Deed from Corban Coleman.
FEDERAL TRACT H-52a
TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST
WASHINGTON MERIDIAN
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MS
Section 17
All of the SE1/4 NE1/4 NE1/4 and part of the NE1/4 NE1/4 NE1/4 being described
as;
Beginning at the Northeast corner of Section 17, Township 7 North, Range
4 East in Franklin County, Mississippi; thence S 23deg W for 7.20 chains
to a point, on the North bank of Josh Branch at the mouth of a hollow
draining from the North and a 1", iron pipe; thence down Josh Branch
with its meanders 6.97 chains to a point on the South line of the said
NE1/4 NE1/4 NE1/4; thence with said line N 89 25' E 3.35 chains to the
Southeast corner of said subdivision; thence with the Section line N
03deg 29' W for 10.54 chains to the point of beginning and containing
13.01 acres, more or less, in Franklin County, Mississippi.
This property is subject to the following exceptions:
1. Easements and rights-of-way of record for established and existing
public roads, public highways, public utilities, and railroads.
2. Any mineral interests which may appear of record.
The above described three (3) tracts being 418.68 acres, more or less.
TRACT II
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST
Section 16, Township 7 North, Range 4 East, Franklin County, Mississippi
being 693.00 acres.
LESS AND EXCEPT:
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST
Five (5) acres in the form of a rectangle immediately surrounding the
home of John H. Coleman located in the North Half of the Northeast
Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (N1/2 of NE1/4 of SW1/4) in Section 16,
Township 7 North, Range 4 East, Franklin County, Mississippi.
The above described property, less and except the portion therefrom,
containing in the aggregate 688 acres, more or less.
Tracts I and II above containing in the aggregate 1106.68 acres, more or
less.
Said lease or leases shall be for a term of five (5) years ending July
2, 2023 and shall include all or any part of the above described
property. A copy of the specific terms of said lease is on file in the
office of the Superintendent of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi.
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids
submitted and to accept the highest and/or best bid submitted by a
responsible person, firm or corporation.
Published by Order of the Board of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi, adopted on the 20th day of June, 2023.
CHRIS KENT
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
PUBLISH: Aug. 3, & Aug. 10, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi, will receive sealed bids until the hour of 4:30 o'clock
P.M. on the 15th of August, 2023, for a hunting and fishing lease on the
following school lands:
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST
All of Section 16, Township 6 North, Range 5 East of Franklin County,
Mississippi, containing 643.30 acres, more or less.
SUBJECT TO:
EXISTING ROAD EASEMENT dated February 6, 1989, executed by the Franklin
County Board of Education to the United States of America, recorded in
Deed Book M-8, Pages 202-206 of the land records on file in the office
of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi, reference to
which is hereby made and incorporated herein for all purposes.
Said lease or leases shall be for a term of five (5) years ending August
3, 2028 and shall include all or any part of the above described
property. A copy of the specific terms of said lease is on file in the
office of the Superintendent of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi.
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids
submitted and to accept the highest and/or best bid submitted by a
responsible person, firm or corporation.
Published by Order of the Board of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi, adopted on the 20th day of June, 2023.
CHRIS KENT
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
PUBLISH: Aug. 3, & Aug. 10, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi, will receive sealed bids until the hour of 4:30 o'clock
P.M. on the 15th day of August, 2023, for a hunting and fishing lease on
the following school lands:
TRACT 1
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST
All of Section 16, Township 6 North, Range 3 East containing 639.84
acres.
LESS AND EXCEPT:
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST
A parcel of land containing 5.00 acres (217,800 square feet), more or
less, being situated in the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section
16, Township 6 North, Range 3 East, Franklin County, Mississippi and
being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:
Commence at a found concrete monument marking the Southwest corner of
Section 16, Township 6 North, Range 3 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; thence run North 41 degrees 26 minutes 01 seconds East for
a distance of 4177.80 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron pin and the POINT OF
BEGINNING for the parcel herein described; from said POINT OF BEGINNING;
thence run North for a distance of 546.43 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron pin
on the Southern right of way of Barlow Road; thence run North for a
distance of 31.04 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron in the center of Barlow
Road (public gravel); thence run along a curve to the left for a
distance of 478.28 feet, said curve having a radius of 631.65 feet and a
chord bearing South 74 degrees 31 minutes 17 seconds East for a distance
of 466.94 feet; thence leaving said road run South for a distance of
25.14 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron pin on the South right of way of Barlow
Road; thence run South 427.72 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron pin, thence run
West for a distance of 450.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING as per the
survey of James Keith Zimmerman dated May 30, 2011, attached hereto and
made apart hereof by reference.
Tract 1 being approximately 634.84 acres.
TRACT 2
FEDERAL TRACT H-52d
TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MS
Section 1
All of the SE1/4 of the NW1/4; the SW1/4 of the NE1/4; the E1/2 of the SW1/4;
the W1/2 of the SE1/4; the W1/2 of the NE1/4 of the SE1/4; and all that part
of the E1/2 of the NE1/4 lying and being South and West of the
Northeasterly side of a powerline easement lying West of the centerline
of County Road number 188 and containing 26.50 acres, more or less,
AND ALSO all that part of the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 lying and being East of
the centerline of County Road 142, being 23.83 acres, more or less, all
in Franklin County, Mississippi and containing in the aggregate 315.21
acres, more or less.
SUBJECT TO:
1. Easements and rights-of-way of record for established and existing
public roads, public highways, public utilities, and railroads.
2. The parties acknowledge the possibility of any outstanding mineral
interests which may appear of record as follows: Oil and gas leases MSES
47045 to River Production Company and MSES 47136 to Gulf Coast Oil and
Gas Company.
Tracts 1 and 2 being 950.05 acres, more or less.
Said lease or leases shall be for a term of five (5) years from the date
of execution and shall include all or any part of the above described
property. A copy of the specific terms of said lease is on file in the
office of the Superintendent of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi.
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids
submitted and to accept the highest and/or best bid submitted by a
responsible person, firm or corporation.
Published by Order of the Board of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi, adopted on the 20th day of June, 2023.
CHRIS KENT
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
PUBLISH: Aug. 3 & Aug. 10, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi, will receive sealed bids until the hour of 4:30 o'clock
P.M. on the 15th day of August, 2023, for a hunting lease on the
following school lands:
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST
All that part of the following described property that is open farm land
together with all improvements located thereon:
SE1/4 NE1/4 SW1/4; SE1/4 SW1/4; W1/2 SW1/4 SE1/4, containing 70.35 acres, more
or less.
Said lease or leases shall be for a term of five (5) years ending August
2, 2028 and shall include all or any part of the above described
property. A copy of the specific terms of said lease is on file in the
office of the Superintendent of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi.
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids
submitted and to accept the highest and/or best bid submitted by a
responsible person, firm or corporation.
Published by Order of the Board of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi, adopted on the 20th day of June, 2023.
CHRIS KENT
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
PUBLISH: Aug. 3 & Aug. 10, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi, will receive sealed bids until the hour of 4:30 o'clock
P.M. on the 15th day of August, 2023, for a hunting and fishing lease on
the following school lands:
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST
All of Section 16, Township 5 North, Range 5 East of Franklin County,
Mississippi, containing 686.51 acres, more or less.
LESS AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING EXISTING LEASES:
A. TRACT I
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST
A parcel of land located in parts of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast
1/4, the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, and the Northwest 1/4 of the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin
County, Mississippi, described as: Commencing at an iron pin found
marking the Southeast corner of said Section 16 and run South 89 degrees
23 minutes 50 seconds West along the South line of said Section 16 for a
distance of 2318.68 feet to an iron pin set on the West side of a public
gravel road known as the Little Springs Road SE, and said iron pin
marking the POINT OF BEGINNING of this description; THENCE continuing
South 89 degrees 23 minutes 50 seconds West along the said South line of
Section 16 for a distance of 1639.66 feet to an iron pin; THENCE run
along a fence as follows; North 06 degrees 12 minutes 40 seconds East
for a distance of 84.19 feet to a point, North 03 degrees 36 minutes 55
seconds East for a distance of 188.44 feet to a point, North 03 degrees
43 minutes 50 seconds East for a distance of 188.96 feet to a point,
North 16 degrees 10 minutes 45 seconds East for a distance of 28.60 feet
to a point, North 05 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds East for a distance
of 87.37 feet to a point, North 01 degrees 42 minutes 35 seconds East
for a distance of 131.78 feet to a point, North 07 degrees 28 minutes 05
seconds West for a distance of 105.33 feet to a point, North 09 degrees
57 minutes 15 seconds West for a distance of 78.56 feet to a point,
North 03 degrees 03 minutes 05 seconds East for a distance of 124.60
feet to a point, North 09 degrees 19 minutes 25 seconds West for a
distance of 85.50 feet to a point, North 04 degrees 10 minutes 10
seconds West for a distance of 146.68 feet to a point, North 14 degrees
25 minutes 20 seconds East for a distance of 74.03 feet to an iron pin,
North 63 degrees00 minutes 55 seconds East for a distance of 215.65 feet
to a point in the center of a public paved road known as the Little
Springs Road SE, said point being witnessed by an iron pin set South 14
degrees 00 minutes 55 seconds West a distance of 24.94 feet from said
point; THENCE run along the said center of the Little Springs Road SE as
follows: South 69 degrees 49 minutes 40 seconds East for a distance of
153.67 feet to a point, South 64 degrees 52 minutes 10 seconds East for
a distance of 200.77 feet to a point, South 62 degrees 57 minutes 35
seconds East for a distance of 174.87 feet to a point, South 59 degrees
39 minutes 30 seconds East for a distance of 122.11 feet to a point,
said point 6 being witnessed by an iron pin set South 85 degrees 36
minutes 25 seconds East a distance of 38.60 feet from said point, THENCE
leaving the said Little Springs Road and South 85 degrees 36 minutes 25
seconds East for a distance of 431.69 feet to an iron pin; THENCE South
72 degrees 47 minutes 35 seconds East for a distance of 499.58 feet to
an iron pin; THENCE South 67 degrees 04 minutes 40 seconds East for a
distance of 280.69 feet to an iron pin; THENCE South 51 degrees 43
minutes 40 seconds East for a distance of 280.06 feet to an iron pin set
on the East side of a creek known as the Goober Creek; THENCE run along
the said East side of Goober Creek as follows: South 31 degrees 01
minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 81.11 feet to an iron pin;
THENCE South 01 degrees 26 minutes 20 seconds East for a distance of
188.12 feet to an iron pin THENCE South 09 degrees 16 minutes 40 seconds
East for a distance of 254.08 feet to an iron pin; THENCE South 27
degrees 07 minutes 40 seconds West for a distance of 161.12 feet to an
iron pin; THENCE South 60 degrees 06 minutes 20 seconds West for a
distance of 254.25 feet to an iron pin; THENCE North 79 degrees 10
minutes 35 seconds West for a distance of 163.15 feet to an iron pin;
THENCE North 80 degrees 30 minutes 05 seconds West for a distance of
91.30 feet to an iron pin; THENCE South 37 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds
West for a distance of 128.78 feet to an iron pin set on the East side
of a public gravel road know as the Little Springs Road Se; THENCE run
South 35 degrees 07 minutes 10 seconds West for a distance of 64.21 feet
to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Subject to the rights of the public in and
to that portion known as the Little Springs Road SE. Also, subject to
easements and restrictions of record. Containing 65.15 acres as per the
plat of survey of David Cothren dated October 4, 2005, filed for record
in Plat Book 5, Pages 312-314 of the land records of Franklin County,
Mississippi.
Being the property presently leased to Roger Dale Cothren.
B. TRACT II
All that part of the following described property that is open farm land
together with all improvements located thereon:
SE 1/4 NE 1/4 SW 1/4; SE 1/4 SW 1/4; W 1/2 SW 1/4 SE 1/4, containing
70.35 acres, more or less.
Being the property presently leased to Laird Hunting Club, LLC.
Said lands being leased containing 551.88 acres, more or less.
Said lease or leases shall be for a term of five (5) years ending August
1, 2028 and shall include all or any part of the above described
property. A copy of the specific terms of said lease is on file in the
office of the Superintendent of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi.
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids
submitted and to accept the highest and/or best bid submitted by a
responsible person, firm or corporation.
Published by Order of the Board of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi, adopted on the 20th day of June, 2023.
CHRIS KENT
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
PUBLISH: Aug. 3 & Aug. 10, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES M. GRIFFITH, SR.,
DECEASED
JAMES M. GRIFFITH, JR. AND EDITH INEZ BROWN, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2023-pr-057-WS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 6th day of July, 2023,
by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executor of the Estate of James M. Griffith, Sr., 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 forever be barred.
This the 27th day of July, 2023.
JAMES M. GRIFFITH, JR.
Executor of the Estate of
James M. Griffith, Sr.
WILLIAM K. HALFORD
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
Telephone: (601) 384-2100
Facsimile: (601) 384-2121
Electronic Mail: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB#105475
ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE
PUBLISH: 8/3/2023; 8/10/2023; & 8/17/2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
PUNKIN LLC, PLAINTIFF
VS.
RICKY DARRELL BOWLIN AND ANY PERSON, ENTITY, FIRM OR CORPORATION HAVING
OR CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE SURFACE OF THAT
CERTAIN 40 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, PARCEL DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 2023, PAGE
310 OF THE LAND RECORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI SITUATED IN
SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI, DEFENDANTS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: ANY PERSON, ENTITY, FIRM OR CORPORATION HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY LEGAL
OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE SURFACE OF THAT CERTAIN 40 ACRE, MORE OR
LESS, PARCEL DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 2023, PAGE 310 OF THE LAND RECORDS
OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI SITUATED IN SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 5
NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Punkin
LLC, Plaintiff, seeking a confirmation of title on real property
described herein above and for damages for cutting trees without consent
of owner and more fully as set forth in the Complaint.
You are required to mail or hand deliver a written response to the
Complaint filed against you in this action to William K. Halford,
Halford Law Firm, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose post office address is
650, Meadville, Mississippi 39653 and whose street address is 85 Main
Street West, Meadville, Mississippi 39653.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE 3RD DAY OF AUGUST 2023, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR
DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE
MONEY OR OTHER RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT.
You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Issued under my hand and seal of this Court, this 28th day of July,
2023.
JILL J. GILBERT
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK,
BY: ERICA HAVARD
DEPUTY CLERK
WILLIAM K. HALFORD
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
601-384-2100
MSB# 105475
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
PUBLISH: 8/3/23; 8/10/23; & 8/17/23
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF MARGIE LEE FORD,
DECEASED
KIMBERLY LASHAY FORD, PLAINTIFF
CAUSE NO. 19-2023-055-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Margie Lee Ford, Deceased
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint for Determination of
Heirship, by Plaintiff Kimberly LaShay Ford, seeking a Determination of
Heirship of Margie Lee Ford, deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 5th day of September,
2023, in the courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse at Meadville,
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 complaint.
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 this Court, this 19th day of July,
2023.
JILL GILBERT,
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
BY: ERICA HAVARD,
DEPUTY CLERK
MORGAN HALFORD POORE
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
Telephone: (601) 384-2100
Facsimile: (601) 384-2121
Electronic Mail: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB#104670
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
PUBLISH: 8/3/23; 8/10/23; & 8/17/23
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
LEGAL NOTICE
LANDS IN FRANKLIN COUNTY SOLD AT THE AUGUST 31, 2020 TAX SALE AND NOT
REDEEMED AS A JULY 27, 2022. I, JILL J. GILBERT, CHANCERY CLERK OF
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 27-43-3 OF THE
MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED, DO HEREBY PUBLISH THIS LIST OF
NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE REPUTED OWNERS OF PROPERTY THAT WERE SOLD BY
THE FRANKLIN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR AT THE AUGUST 31, 2020 SALE OF LANDS
FOR DELINQUENT 2020 TAXES, WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REDEEMED AS OF THIS THE
27TH DAY OF JULY, 2023, TITLE TO SAID LANDS WILL BECOME ABSOLUTE IN THE
NAMES OF THE PURCHASERS UNLESS REDEMPTION FROM SAID TAX SALE BE MADE ON
OR BEFORE AUGUST 31, 2023.
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Parcel 007 06 012 00
BRUMFIELD DENISE
1 LOT E OF DAVIS LOOP RD
Section 06 Township 05N Range 01E
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Parcel 020 24 006 01
BRADFORD JOSHUA O
1 AC IN W 1/2 NE 1/4 SE 1/4
Section 24 Township 05N Range 02E
Lienor 1 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
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Parcel 020 24 006 01
BRADFORD JOSHUA O
1 AC IN W 1/2 NE 1/4 SE 1/4
Section 24 Township 05N Range 02E
Lienor 1 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
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Parcel 026 11 005 00
WILLIAMS WETTER EST
LOT 'C' SUB DIV OF 1.65 AC TCT
BY PRICHARD PER DB J-7/234-236
Section 11 Township 05N Range 03E
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Parcel 033 12 001 00 LH
LITTLE SPRINGS HUNTING CLUB INC
LEASEHOLD---WEYERHAUSER CONTACT IS
ADRIAN CASE
Section 12 Township 05N Range 0SE
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Parcel 036 20 015 01
ACHORD JIMMY M & ELIZABETH C
PT N 1/2 NW 1/4
Section 20 Township 05N Range 04E
Lienor 1 W. BRADY KELLUMS TRUSTEE
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Parcel 048 26 009 00
NEWMAN JEFF
3.4 AC IN S 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF
NW 1/4 PER Z-9/701-703
Section 26 Township 05 Range 05
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Parcel 054 03 019 00
T P M L L C
PT OF LOT 8 OF THE DIVISION OF THE
L J WHITEHEAD EST IN GOV LOT 6 PER
L-10/257
Section 03 Township 06N Range 01E
Lienor 1 JOHN ANDERSON
Lienor 2 ANDERSON JOHNS
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Parcel 054 03 037 00
SANDERS EDWARD B ESTATE
1 LOT FROM G CORBITT PER
DB F-7/641-644
Section 03 Township 06N Range 01E
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Parcel 054 18 002 00
JOHNSON WALTER ET UX
1 LOT PER DB A-5/393
Section 18 Township 06N Range 01E
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Parcel 054B 19 067 00
SANDERS EDWARD B ESTATE
LOT 3-C OF THE DIV OF LOT 3
DIV OF MARIAH REESE EST AS
PER DEED
DB W6-548
DB W6-549
DB R7-478
Section 19 Township 06N Range 01E
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Parcel 054B 19 117 00
PORTER HOLLIS EST
1/6 AC & 1/4 AC AS PER WILL
LESS PT TO MARTHA BRACK
WB D-466
Section 19 Township 06N Range 01E
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Parcel 054G 50 023 00
CHAPMAN CHARLES
LOT 2 BLK 'G" M S WHITHEAD SUB
DH J7-10 W-10/366-371
Section 50 Township 06N Range 01E
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Parcel 054K 03 021 00
MCCOY CATHERINE J EST
LOT 21 PT 1 PINE FORESTER SUB
Z-6 411-413
Section 03 Township 06N Range 01E
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Parcel 060 32 011 01
BUIE BRENDA ET AL
0.5 AC IN NE 1/4 SW 1/4 LYING S
OF RD PER DB J-8/652-655
Section 32 Township 06N Range 01E
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Parcel 064 05 001 02
JONES NEAL JR EST
15 AC IN THE NE COR PER DB
C-8/253
Section 05 Townsihp 06N Range 02E
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Parcel 074 05 007 00
BEDFORD JERRY (LE)
PART OF LOT 4 IN SE 1/4 NW 1/4
Section 05 Township 06N Range 03E
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Parcel 074 05 007 02
DEEMER DANIELLE HOLMES
1.0 AC IN NW CORNER OF LOT 4
IN SE 1/4 NW 1/4
Section 05 Township 06N Range 03E
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Parcel 076C 29 001 00
EMMANUEL FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
1 LOT N HWY 84 PER E-9/31-34
Section 29 Township 06N Range 03E
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Parcel 076C 29 016 00
SMITH ELVIN JONES CAMERON
.72 AC LESS PART IN CAUSE NO. 10,224
PER H-11/706-709
Section 29 Township 06N Range 03E
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Parcel 076D 29 021 00
EMMANUEL FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
1 LOT AS PER DEED
DB E-9 PAGE 31-34
Section 29 Township 06N Range 03E
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Parcel 076F 29 065 01
VERNON GUYNELL
ONE LOT 100 X 66 PER WILL
BK K/140 & H-10/395-397
Section 29 Township 06N Range 03E
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Parcel 079 34 009 00
GRIFFIN LIZZIE LAVON
LOT 2 SOUTHSIDE SUB PER
DB G-7/393-396
Section 34 Township O6N Range 03E
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Parcel 079C 34 016 00
SEAL JONATHAN EST
.31 AC IN THE NE 1/4 AS PER DEED
FROM LUTHER A WHITTINGTON ET UX
DB L5-271 THRU 273
Section 34 Township 06N Range 03E
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Parcel 084B 19 088 00
BERKLEY DAVID V ETUX
LOTS 9, 10 & PART OF 8 BLK 1 FORD'S
4th ADD'N
Section 19 Township 06N Range 04E
Block 00
Lienor 1 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
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Parcel 084B 19 088 00
BERKLEY DAVID V ETUX
LOTS 9, 10 & PART OF 8 BLK 1 FORD'S
4th ADD'N
Section 19 Township 06N Range 04E
Block 00
Lienor 1 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
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Parcel 089A 30 007 00
HILL JOHN L (BUGS)
LOTS 10 & 11 BLK 5 FORD'S 1ST
ADDN PER V-9/192 & E-11/305-314
(LOT SIZE 100 X 140)
Section 30 Township 06N Range 04E
Block 00
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Parcel 089A 30 043 00
SHAW DOUGLAS EST
LOT 6 BLK 9 CENTRAL SUB
Section 30 Township 06N Range 04E
Block OO
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Parcel 089A 30 079 00
BROWN JACK ALFRED
1 LOT 100X140 PER E-9/499-501
Section 30 Township 06N Range 04E
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Parcel 089C 30 040 00
BURNETT LEON EST
1 LOT AS PER DEED FROM E C FORD
ET UX PER DB N-5/63
Section 30 Township 06N Range 04E
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Parcel 089D 30 212 00
SUMMERVILLE ARTHUR
LOT 3 BLK 1 CENTRAL SUB PER Y-3/471
Section 30 Township 06N Range 04E
Block 00
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Parcel 089D 30 214 00
ARMSTRONG OPHELIA EST
LOT 5 BLK 1 CENTRAL SUB PER G-4/40
Section 30 Township 06N Range 04E
Block 00
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Parcel 089D 30 243 00
GRIFFITH JAMES M SR
S 1/2 LOT 2 & LOTS 3 & 4 BLK 1
DODDS SUB PER D-11/253-255
Section 30 Township 06N Range 04E
Block 00
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Parcel 100 19 021 00
HALFORD JANET ANN
E 1/2 SE 1/4 SE 1/4
Section 19 Township 06N Range 06E
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Parcel 107 21 001 01
DELINQUIN JAMES SR
3 AC IN HAMBURG SEC 21-7-1
PER DB D-3/551
Section 21 Township 07N Range 01E
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Parcel 145 34 005 12
THOMAS ANTONIO HOWARD
1.0 AC IN SW 1/4 NE 1/4 W OF SALEM RD
Section 34 Township 07N Range 05E
Lienor 1 MAJOR MORTGAGE & INVESTMENT CO
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WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE, THIS THE 27TH DAY OF JULY, 2023
/s/ JILL J. GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
Publish: Aug. 3 & Aug. 10, 2023
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