Public Notices 05-09-24
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF TERRY LANE BURRIS,
DECEASED
ANTHONY RICHARD BURRIS, EXECUTOR
CAUSE NO. 19-2024-005-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Terry Lane Burris, Deceased, and Any
Parties of Interest with Standing to Contest the Last Will and Testament
of Terry Lane Burris, Deceased, dated August 10, 2021
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint to Admit Last Will and
Testament to Probate, to Appoint Executor, and for Issuance of Letters
Testamentary, by Plaintiff Anthony Richard Burris seeking a
determination of heirship of Terry Lane Burris, deceased, and to have
the Last Will and Testament of Terry Lane Burris, deceased, admitted to
probate in solemn form.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10: 30 A.M. on the 4th day of June, 2024,
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 relief demanded in the
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 11 day of April, 2024.
JILL J. 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 THE ESTATE
Publish: April 25, May 2 & May 9, 2024
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF TERRY LANE BURRIS,
DECEASED
ANTHONY RICHARD BURRIS, EXECUTOR
CAUSE NO. 19-2024-005-WS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 7th day of February,
2024, by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executor upon the Estate of Terry Lane Burris, 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 8th day of April, 2024.
ANTHONY RICHARD BURRIS
Executor of the Estate of
Terry Lane Burris
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
Email: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB# 104670
ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE
Publish: April 25, May 2 & May 9, 2024
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 15, 2021, executed by
GERVEN SMITH and MICHELLE LYNN MASHAW conveying certain real property
therein described to HEATHER LOVIER, as Trustee, for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS,
LLC, Original Beneficiary, to secure the indebtedness therein described,
as same appears of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Franklin County, Mississippi filed and recorded March 31, 2021, in Deed
Book 335, Page 234; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred
and assigned to Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC; and
WHEREAS, Rubin Lublin, LLC has been appointed as Substitute Trustee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the
undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent,
by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said
Substitute Trustee shall, on May 23, 2024 within the lawful hours of
sale between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM at the north front door of the
Courthouse proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best
bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described
property situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to wit:
LYING AND BEING IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, MS: COMMENCE AT A FOUND 1/2" REBAR
MARKING THE NW CORNER OF THE SW1/4-NW1/4 OF SECTION 24, T6N-RSE,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI. SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
RUN S01[?]07`27"W-235.83` ALONG THE SECTION LINE TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR
ON THE NORTH R/W LINE OF BILL LOFTON ROAD-STATE AID PROJECT NO. SAP-
19(49); THENCE RUN ALONG SAID NORTH R/W LINE OF BILL LOFTON ROAD AS
FOLLOWS: AROUND A CURVE TO THE RIGHT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 127.66`, SAID
CURVE HAVING A CHORD OF N60[?]50`26"W-127.61` AND RADIUS=1357.87` TO A
POINT; THENCE AROUND A CURVE TO THE RIGHT AN ARC DISTANCE OF 261.97`,
SAID CURVE HAVING A CHORD OF N48[?]37`12"W-260.76` AND RADIUS=787.73` TO
A SET 1/2" REBAR ON THE 1/4 LINE; THENCE LEAVING BILL LOFTON ROAD, RUN
N89[?]47`18"E-103.02` ALONG THE 1/4 LINE TO A SET 1/2" REBAR; THENCE RUN
N00[?]30`59"E-208.44` TO A 14" CEDAR TREE; THENCE RUN
N89[?]46`00"E-208.71` TO A 34" OAK TREE ON THE SECTION LINE; THENCE RUN
NO0[?]32`48"E-104.31` ALONG THE SECTION LINE TO A 28" OAK TREE; THENCE
RUN N89[?]46`02`E-558.27` TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR; THENCE RUN
S17[?]32`17"W-328.74` TO A FOUND 1/2" REBAR ON THE 1/4 LINE; THENCE RUN
S89[?]48`29"W-462.08` ALONG THE 1/4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID
PROPERTY BEING SITUATED IN PART OF THE SE1/4-NE1/4 AND PART OF THE
NE1/4-NE1/4 OF SECTION 23, AND IN PART OF THE NW1/4-NW1/4 OF SECTION 24,
ALL IN T6N-R5E, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AND CONTAINS 5.63
ACRES+/-. BEARINGS REFERENCED TO A TRUE MERIDIAN AS DETERMINED BY SOLAR
OBSERVATION AS SHOWN ON SURVEY PLAT OF G P ENGINEERING & SURVEYING,
PLLC, DATED 10-1-2020.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be
2637 BILL LOFTON RD SE, MC CALL CREEK, MS 39647. In the event of any
discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the
property, the legal description shall control.
Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Rubin Lublin, LLC
3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
rlselaw.com/property-listing
Tel: (877) 813-0992
Fax: (470) 508-9401
PUBLISH: 04/25/2024, 05/02/2024, 05/09/2024, 05/16/2024
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF CHARLES THOMAS
RUSHING, DECEASED
JUDIE KUPILLAS AND RICHARD RUSHING, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2024-pr-033-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Charles Thomas Rushing, Deceased, or
Other Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint for Determination of
Heirship by Plaintiffs Judie Kupillas and Richard Rushing seeking a
Determination of Heirship of Barbara Ellen Rushing, deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 4th day of June, 2024,
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 16th day of April,
2024.
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 PLAINTIFFS
Publish: April 25, May 2 & May 9, 2024
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CHARLES MELTON ROBINSON,
SR., DECEASED
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: Any and All Unknown Heirs at Law of CHARLES MELTON ROBINSON, SR.,
Deceased
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by
Charles Melton Robinson, Jr., Plaintiff, seeking a Determination of
Heirship.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint or petition
at 9:00 a.m. on the 4th day of June, 2024, in the courtroom of the
Franklin County Courthouse in 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 the complaint or petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of this Court this 15th day of April,
2024.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK
BY: /s/ERICA HAVARD, D.C.
Presented by:
Sara J. Hemphill
MS Bar No. 102367
Jones Law Group, P.A.
P. O. Box 436
Liberty, Mississippi 39645
601.657.4801 tel
601.657.4802 fax
Publish: April 25, May 2 & May 9, 2024
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF JAMES JOHN WACTOR,
DECEASED
JOHNNIE WACTOR COOPER DELLIE ANN TERRELL, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2024-pr-037-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of James John Wactor, Deceased, or Other
Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint for Determination of
Heirship by Plaintiffs Dori Loraine Bilbo, Robert Lee Bilbo and Sara
Bilbo Rogers seeking a Determination of Heirship of Lee Davis Bilbo, II,
deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 4th day of June, 2024,
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 24th day of April,
2024.
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 PLAINTIFFS
Publish: May 2, May 9 & May 16, 2024
NOTICE OF SEALED BIDS
Franklin County Board of Supervisors will be taking sealed bids on a new
backhoe. Sealed bids MUST be received on, or before, Monday, May 20,
2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Franklin County Chancery Clerk's office at
36 Main Street, Meadville, MS.
Sealed bids MUST have your name or company name & bid for District #5
Backhoe written or typed on the OUTSIDE of envelope. On the INSIDE on
the sealed envelope please list name, phone number and amount of bid
along with the details.
The Board will open bids at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2024, and will
accept the lowest and best bid on the backhoe. The Board has the right
to refuse any and all bids.
For more information or the list of specifications, contact Jack Jordan
601-757-0552 or Jill Gilbert, Chancery Clerk at 601-384-2330.
Publish: May 9 & May 16, 2024
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF LUNA LEWIS KELLY
CAUSE NO. 2023-075
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration with Will Annexed having been granted on the
12th day of April, 2024, by the Chancery Court of the County of
Franklin, State of Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of
Luna Lewis Kelly, 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 date, or they will be forever barred.
This the 26th day of April, 2024.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK OF
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
PREPARED BY:
ASHLEY A. JOHNSON
MISS. BAR NO. 105313
McGEHEE, McGEHEE & TORREY
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 188
MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 39653
TELEPHONE: 601-384-2343
FACSIMILE: 601-384-5442
ELECTRONIC MAIL: mmtlaw@mmtlaw.net
Publish: May 9, May 16 & May 23, 2024
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM FARRELL ARNOLD, DECEASED
CLIFTON FARRELL ARNOLD WILLIAM BRADLEY ARNOLD, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2024-pr-031-WS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 26th day of April,
2024, by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administrator upon the Estate of William Farrell Arnold,
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 26th day of April, 2024.
CLIFTON FARRELL ARNOLD,
Administrator of the Estate of
William Farrell Arnold
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: 5/9/24; 5/16/24; & 5/23/24
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM FARRELL ARNOLD, DECEASED
CLIFTON FARRELL ARNOLD WILLIAM BRADLEY ARNOLD, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2024-pr-031-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of William Farrell Arnold, Deceased, or
Other Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint for Administration of
Estate, for Appointment of Administrator, for Issuance of Letters of
Administration and to Determine Heirship by Plaintiffs Clifton Farrell
Arnold and William Bradley Arnold, seeking a Determination of Heirship
of William Farrell Arnold, deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 2nd day of July, 2024,
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 26th day of April,
2024.
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: 5/9/24; 5/16/24; & 5/23/24
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN RE: JUAN GILBERTO ESPINOSA GARCIA A MINOR SARA GARCIA ESTRADA,
PETITIONER
CAUSE NO.: 24-036
RULE 81 SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: GILBERTO DAMIAN ESPINOSA ESTRADA, WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN, MEXICO
NOTICE TO PARTY OF INTEREST
THE COMPLAINT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU
MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
YOU ARE SUMMONED to appear and defend against said Complaint at 9:00
AM on the 4th day of June 2024, at the courthouse at the Chancery Court
of Franklin County, located at 36 Main Street, Meadville, Mississippi
39653 and in your failing to appear and defend, a judgment will be
entered against you for the money or things demanded in the Complaint
or Petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleadings, but you may
do so if you so desire. If you choose to file an answer the original
must be filed with the Franklin County Chancery Clerk, Meadville,
Mississippi.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 6th day of May,
2024.
Jill J. Gilbert
Chancery Clerk,
Franklin County, Mississippi
By: Erica Havard, D.C.
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Publish: May 9, May 16 & May 23, 2024
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN RE: SARA DANIELA ESPINOSA GARCIA A MINOR
SARA GARCIA ESTRADA, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO.: 24-035
RULE 81 SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: GILBERTO DAMIAN ESPINOSA ESTRADA, WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN, MEXICO
NOTICE TO PARTY OF INTEREST
THE COMPLAINT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU
MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
YOU ARE SUMMONED to appear and defend against said Complaint at 9:00
AM on the 4th day of June 2024, at the courthouse at the Chancery Court
of Franklin County, located at 36 Main Street, Meadville, Mississippi
39653 and in your failing to appear and defend, a judgment will be
entered against you for the money or things demanded in the Complaint
or Petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleadings, but you may
do so if you so desire. If you choose to file an answer the original
must be filed with the Franklin County Chancery Clerk, Meadville,
Mississippi.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 6th day of May,
2024.
Jill J. Gilbert
Chancery Clerk,
Franklin County, Mississippi
By: Erica Havard, D.C.
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Publish: May 9, May 16 & May 23, 2024
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