Public Notices 08-01-24

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHERROD SCOTT, DECEASED

JACQUELYN S. STROUD, PETITIONER

CAUSE NO. 24-pr-00067-DKH

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 12th day of July 2024,

by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the

undersigned upon the Estate of Sherrod Scott, deceased, notice is hereby

given to all persons having claims against said estate to present same

to the Clerk of said Court for probate and registration according to law

within ninety (90) days from the date of the first publication of this

Notice. Failure to do so will forever bar said claims.

This 12th day of July, 2024.

/s/ Jacquelyn S. Stroud

Jacquelyn S. Stroud

Executrix of the Estate of Sherrod Scott

Publish: July 18, July 25 & Aug. 1, 2024

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF THE MINOR CHILD, LJ.L.P.

CAUSE NO. 2024-AD-0015-DKH

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF FRANKLIN

TO: MARK STANLEY, CODY QUEBEDEAUX, and any UNKNOWN FATHER, who are

believed to be. adult non-resident citizens of Mississippi, and whose

addresses are unknown after diligent search and inquiry.

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

You have been made Respondents in the suit in this Court by Petitioners,

Katie Lea Pierce Moak and Tyler Shane Moak's, Petition to Terminate

Parental Rights, for Adoption, and for Other Relief.

You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition at 9:00

o'clock a.m., on the 3rd day of September, 2024, in the Court of

Honorable Debbra K. Halford, Chancellor, at the Franklin County Chancery

Court 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.

You are not required to file an Answer or other pleadings, but you may

do so if you desire.

ISSUED UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT, this the 15th day of July,

A.D., 2024.

Jill Jordan Gilbert,

Franklin County Chancery Clerk

BY: Erica Havard

D.C.

GARY L. HONEA

HONEA LAW FIRM, PLLC

209 Apache Drive

McComb, MS 39648

MS Bar No. 2601

Ph: (601) 250-5687

Fax: (601) 250-5690

Publish: July 18, July 25 & Aug. 1, 2024

BID NOTICE:

The purpose of the below technical specifications list is for the

Franklin County Board of Supervisors to purchase ONE mini hydraulic

excavator with auxiliary hydraulics and standard bucket which includes

an operator station which includes a radio and analogue display; 19,401

lb Operating Weight; 14' 10" Dig Depth. Adequate cooling and fuel

capacity shall be provided for continuous operation during one full

shift. Unit shall be designed for digging, trenching, and moving

material and shall arrive with primary implement mounted and prepared

for operation. Units supplied to this contract specification shall meet

or exceed these requirements. Technical specification compliance and

acceptance is determined at the discretion of the Agency/Department's

engineers and/or staff. The supplied unit shall be new, and of the

latest design of a model in current production or an update of an

existing model. The supplied unit shall also be furnished with

identical equipment, options and features as listed below. It shall be

furnished completely assembled, fully serviced, and ready for immediate

operation. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids proposing

to furnish equipment, which, in the opinion of the agency's engineers

and/or staff, is not satisfactory for the Agency/Department's use in the

proposed application.

ALSO: Mini Excavator Brush Cutter -- 48" Width/specifications:

SS Dimensions (Height x Width x Length): 18.39" x 48.5" x 54.25"

SS Weight: 900 lbs.

SS Cutting Swath: 48"

SS Deck Thickness: 1/4"

SS Blade Thickness: 3/4"

SS Blade Carrier/Flywheel Thickness: 3/4"

SS Blade Carrier: 122 lbs.

SS Blade Carrier: 3 Swinging Blades

SS Hydraulic Requirements: 12-20 gpm & 3,000 psi minimum

Features and Performance

SS Cutting Capacity: Cut trees up to 6" in diameter

SS Flywheel: (3) Swinging Blades

SS Twin-edge reversible long-life blades

SS Torque Motor Performance: 2,065 in.*lb. of torque

SS Centralized hitch for balance and agility

SS No case drain line required

SS Gussets: Inner gussets for added life/longevity to inner cavity of

the deck

SS Shielded motor and bearing for added protection

SEALED BIDS are due by 9 a.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024 & will be

opened at 10:00 a.m. that same day. Bring bids in personally to the

Chancery Clerk's office at 36 Main Street, Meadville, MS or mail to

Jill Gilbert, Chancery Clerk, P. O. Box 297, Meadville, MS 39653.

Please mark on front of envelope: Sealed bid for excavator(s); bid due

8/19/24 10 am, with company name & phone number.

Jill Gilbert,

Franklin County

Chancery Clerk

Publish: July 25 and Aug. 1, 2024

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF ERIC CHRISTOPHER

WHITE, DECEASED

JOHN BRAYDEN WHITE, PLAINTIFF

CAUSE NO. 19-2024-pr-072-WS

SUMMONS

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Eric Christopher White, Deceased, or

Other Unknown Interested Parties

You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint for Determination of

Heirship, by Plaintiff John Brayden White, seeking a Determination of

Heirship of Eric Christopher White, deceased.

You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed

against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 3rd day of September,

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 July,

2024.

JILL GILBERT

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK

BY:Taylor Smith

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 PLAINTIFF

Publish: Aug. 1, Aug. 8 & Aug. 15, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JERRY GLENN LOFTON, JR., DECEASED

PAMELA S. AYERS, ET AL., PLAINTIFFS

CAUSE NO. 19-2024-pr-44-WS

SUMMONS

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

TO: Michelle Stevens Kersey; and The Unknown Heirs at Law of Shirley

Kimble Oliver, Deceased, or Other Unknown Interested Parties

You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Pamela

S. Ayers, Eva Lofton Allen, and Sophie Marie Hilton, Plaintiffs, seeking

a determination of heirship of Jerry Glenn Lofton, Jr., deceased, and

appointment of an administrator of the estate of Jerry Glenn Lofton,

Jr., and other related relief as set out in the Complaint for

Administration of Estate, for Appointment of Administrator, for Issuance

of Letters of Administration, and to Determine Heirship.

You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint or petition

filed against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 3rd day of

September, 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 30th day of July,

2024.

JILL GILBERT

FRANKLIN COUNTY

CHANCERY CLERK

BY: MELANIE HARRELL,

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 PLAINTIFFS

Publish: Aug. 1, Aug. 8 & Aug. 15, 2024