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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JERRY GLENN LOFTON, JR., DECEASED
PAMELA S. AYERS , ADMINISTRATOR
CAUSE NO. 19-2024-pr-044-WS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 29th day of
October, 2024, by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Administrator upon the Estate of Jerry Glenn Lofton,
Jr., 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.
October, 2024, by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Administrator upon the Estate of Jerry Glenn Lofton,
Jr., 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 6th day of March, 2025.
PAMELA S. AYERS,
Administrator of the Estate of
Jerry Glenn Lofton, Jr., Deceased
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 3/20/25; 3/27/25; 4/3/25
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS V. SULLIVAN, JR.
DEBORAH ANN SULLIVAN, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 25-12
PUBLICATION SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: THE UNKNOWN OR KNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW AND ANY AND ALL OTHER PERSONS
CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AS HEIRS OF THOMAS V. SULLIVAN,
JR., DECEASED
CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AS HEIRS OF THOMAS V. SULLIVAN,
JR., DECEASED
You have been made respondents to the Petition filed in this Court by
Deborah Ann Sullivan.
Deborah Ann Sullivan.
The Petition filed against you is a civil action seeking to have Deborah
Ann Sullivan, Brandee Sullivan Freeman, April Sullivan Smith and
Savannah Sullivan Pollan adjudicated as the sole and only heirs-at-law
of the deceased, Thomas V. Sullivan, Jr., as fully set out in the
Petition on file in the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi.
Ann Sullivan, Brandee Sullivan Freeman, April Sullivan Smith and
Savannah Sullivan Pollan adjudicated as the sole and only heirs-at-law
of the deceased, Thomas V. Sullivan, Jr., as fully set out in the
Petition on file in the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE PETITION FILED AGAINST
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 10:30 A.M. ON THE 6TH DAY OF MAY, 2025, 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 IN THIS ACTION AT 10:30 A.M. ON THE 6TH DAY OF MAY, 2025, 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 the care of Mary Kathryn Williamson, McGehee,
McGehee & Torrey, Attorneys at Law, Post Office Box 188, Meadville,
Mississippi 39653.
so if you desire in the 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 17th day of March,
2025.
2025.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
Publish: March 27, April 3 & April 10, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCINE HARRIS CHARLESTON
JILL JORDAN GILBERT, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2025-005
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 4th day of March,
2025, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of
Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Francine Harris
Charleston, 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.
2025, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of
Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Francine Harris
Charleston, 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 26 day of March, 2025.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK OF
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
MARY KATHRYN WILLIAMSON
MISS. BAR NO. 103000
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: April 3, April 10 & April 17, 2025
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF STROUD PETROLEUM, INC. FOR AN EXTENSION OF INACTIVE WELL
STATUS FOR A WELL LOCATED IN THE ROXIE FIELD, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI
STATUS FOR A WELL LOCATED IN THE ROXIE FIELD, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 87-2025-D
AMENDED PUBLIC NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE that Stroud Petroleum, Inc. ("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 Seab USA 12-15 No. 2 Well (API No.
23-037-21530) in the Roxie Field, Franklin County, Mississippi.
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 Seab USA 12-15 No. 2 Well (API No.
23-037-21530) in the Roxie Field, Franklin County, Mississippi.
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 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 21st day of
May, 2025, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi 39202,
at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
May, 2025, 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, May 13, 2025, 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, May 13, 2025, 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 26th day of March, 2025.
MISSISSIPPI STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD
By: /s/ Jesse S. New
Jesse S. New
Executive Director
PETITIONER'S COUNSEL:
William F. Blair
BLAIR, BONDURANT & PATTERSON, P.A.
Post Office Box 321423
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-4477
Publish: April 3, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF ERNEST BRIGGS,
DECEASED
DECEASED
WILLIE STINE BROOKS TEENER ANNETTE CALCOTE TRESTON LaCRAIG MOORE CAMERON
BRIGGS CALCOTE, PLAINTIFFS
BRIGGS CALCOTE, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-020-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Ernest Briggs, Deceased, or Other
Unknown Interested Parties
Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint for Determination of
Heirship, by Plaintiffs Willie Stine Brooks, Teener Annette Calcote,
Treston LaCraig Moore and Cameron Briggs Calcote, seeking a
Determination of Heirship of Ernest Briggs, deceased.
Heirship, by Plaintiffs Willie Stine Brooks, Teener Annette Calcote,
Treston LaCraig Moore and Cameron Briggs Calcote, seeking a
Determination of Heirship of Ernest Briggs, deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 6th day of May, 2025, 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.
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 6th day of May, 2025, 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.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of this Court, this 26 day of March, 2025.
JILL GILBERT,
FRANKLIN COUNTY
CHANCERY CLERK
BY: TAYLER 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 PLAINTIFFS
PUBLISH: APRIL 3, APRIL 10 & APRIL 17, 2025
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on July 26, 1990, Eugene McWee, Sr. a/k/a Eugene McWee and
wife, Esther T. McWee executed a certain Deed of Trust to Larry C.
Smith, County Supervisor, Trustee for the use and benefit of United
States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration,
United States Department of Agriculture which Deed of Trust is of record
in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi, on
July 26, 1990, in Book 184, Page 590-595 as Document Number 5031.
wife, Esther T. McWee executed a certain Deed of Trust to Larry C.
Smith, County Supervisor, Trustee for the use and benefit of United
States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration,
United States Department of Agriculture which Deed of Trust is of record
in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi, on
July 26, 1990, in Book 184, Page 590-595 as Document Number 5031.
WHEREAS, United States of America acting through the United States
Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service (RHS), formerly Farmers
Home Administration, the current holder and/or assignee, substituted
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by instrument recorded in the
Chancery Clerk's Office on June 20, 2024 in DOT Book 2024, in Page
3594-3595, as Document Number 76766; and
Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service (RHS), formerly Farmers
Home Administration, the current holder and/or assignee, substituted
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by instrument recorded in the
Chancery Clerk's Office on June 20, 2024 in DOT Book 2024, in Page
3594-3595, as Document Number 76766; 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, United States of America acting through the United States
Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service (RHS), formerly Farmers
Home Administration, the legal holder of said indebtedness, having
requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in said deed of trust, will
on April 30, 2025 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 main
front door of the County Courthouse of Franklin County in Meadville,
Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash the following
described property situated in Franklin 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, United States of America acting through the United States
Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service (RHS), formerly Farmers
Home Administration, the legal holder of said indebtedness, having
requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in said deed of trust, will
on April 30, 2025 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 main
front door of the County Courthouse of Franklin County in Meadville,
Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash the following
described property situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to wit:
A parcel of land in NE¼ NW¼ and NW¼ NE¼ Section 10, T6N, R5E
described as follows to-wit:
described as follows to-wit:
Commence at the northeast corner of Lot No. 7 of Block No. 10 of the
Village of McCall Creek, Mississippi; thence South 668.6 feet; thence
East 765.5 feet to a point in the center line of the old McCall
Creek-Auburn Road where same crosses the center line of a small creek,
said point being the northwest corner of that tract of land conveyed to
Emanuel McWee and wife, by C. S. Day by Warranty Deed dated February 15,
1952 and of record in Deed Book X-4 at Page 63; thence with the center
line of road N 80°56'E 655.0 feet to a point in the center line of
road; thence South 30.0 feet, more or less, to the South right of way
line of road, said point being the point of beginning of the herein
conveyed lands; thence; with said right of way line N 84°05'E 185.0
feet; thence South 140 feet, more or less to the center line of McCall
Creek; thence down creek, with the center line thereof, 188.1 feet;
thence leaving creek North 160.0 feet, more or less to the point of
beginning, being a part of that land conveyed to Emanuel McWee by C. S.
Day by Warranty Deed, dated February 15, 1952 and of record in Deed Book
X-4 at Page 63 and being 0.64 acre, more or less, in NE¼ NW¼ and NW¼
NE¼, Section 10, T6N, R5E, Washington Meridian, Franklin County,
Mississippi as per plat of survey by Ralph H. Posey, Registered Land
surveyor, dated May 12, 1990 and revised June 19, 1990, a copy of which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference
Village of McCall Creek, Mississippi; thence South 668.6 feet; thence
East 765.5 feet to a point in the center line of the old McCall
Creek-Auburn Road where same crosses the center line of a small creek,
said point being the northwest corner of that tract of land conveyed to
Emanuel McWee and wife, by C. S. Day by Warranty Deed dated February 15,
1952 and of record in Deed Book X-4 at Page 63; thence with the center
line of road N 80°56'E 655.0 feet to a point in the center line of
road; thence South 30.0 feet, more or less, to the South right of way
line of road, said point being the point of beginning of the herein
conveyed lands; thence; with said right of way line N 84°05'E 185.0
feet; thence South 140 feet, more or less to the center line of McCall
Creek; thence down creek, with the center line thereof, 188.1 feet;
thence leaving creek North 160.0 feet, more or less to the point of
beginning, being a part of that land conveyed to Emanuel McWee by C. S.
Day by Warranty Deed, dated February 15, 1952 and of record in Deed Book
X-4 at Page 63 and being 0.64 acre, more or less, in NE¼ NW¼ and NW¼
NE¼, Section 10, T6N, R5E, Washington Meridian, Franklin County,
Mississippi as per plat of survey by Ralph H. Posey, Registered Land
surveyor, dated May 12, 1990 and revised June 19, 1990, a copy of which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference
More commonly known as: 530 Butler Street SE, McCall Creek, MS 39647
I will convey only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
Substituted Trustee
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
244 Inverness Center Drive, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(801) 355-2886
Publication dates: April 3, 2025, April 10, 2025, April 17, 2025, April
24, 2025
24, 2025
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on August 12, 1992, Sadie A. Hardin, a widow, executed a
certain Deed of Trust to Larry C. Smith, County Supervisor, Trustee for
the use and benefit of United States of America, acting through the
Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture
which Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Franklin County, Mississippi, on August 12, 1992, in Deed of Trust Book
190, Page 261-265, as Document Number 009113.
certain Deed of Trust to Larry C. Smith, County Supervisor, Trustee for
the use and benefit of United States of America, acting through the
Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture
which Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Franklin County, Mississippi, on August 12, 1992, in Deed of Trust Book
190, Page 261-265, as Document Number 009113.
WHEREAS, United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home
Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, the current
holder and/or assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as
Trustee by instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk's Office on July
29, 2024, in DOT Book 2024, Page 3724, as Document Number 76935; and
Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, the current
holder and/or assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as
Trustee by instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk's Office on July
29, 2024, in DOT Book 2024, Page 3724, as Document Number 76935; 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, United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home
Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, the legal
holder of said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute
Trustee in said deed of trust, will on April 30, 2025 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 main front door of the County
Courthouse of Franklin County in Meadville, Mississippi, to the highest
and best bidder for cash the following described property situated in
Franklin 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, United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home
Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, the legal
holder of said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute
Trustee in said deed of trust, will on April 30, 2025 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 main front door of the County
Courthouse of Franklin County in Meadville, Mississippi, to the highest
and best bidder for cash the following described property situated in
Franklin County, Mississippi, to wit:
FROM A PINE STAKE IN A FENCE CORNER FOUND MARKING THE NW CORNER OF SW
1/4 SW 1/4, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI; RUN THENCE SOUTH 316.2 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 80° 01' EAST
ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 98 FOR 463.3 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN SOUTH 384.6 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 68°
11' EAST ALONG THE CENTER OF THE OLD NATCHEZ-MEADVILLE ROAD (NOW
ABANDONED) FOR 230.4 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY ALONG THE CENTER OF THE
EAST PRONG OF THE CREEK BRANCH FOR 434 FEET, MORE OR LESS; THENCE RUN
SOUTH 80° 01' WEST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 98 FOR
190 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; CONTAINING 1 ACRE, MORE OR LESS,
LYING IN SW 1/4 SW 1/4, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
1/4 SW 1/4, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI; RUN THENCE SOUTH 316.2 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 80° 01' EAST
ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 98 FOR 463.3 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN SOUTH 384.6 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 68°
11' EAST ALONG THE CENTER OF THE OLD NATCHEZ-MEADVILLE ROAD (NOW
ABANDONED) FOR 230.4 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY ALONG THE CENTER OF THE
EAST PRONG OF THE CREEK BRANCH FOR 434 FEET, MORE OR LESS; THENCE RUN
SOUTH 80° 01' WEST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 98 FOR
190 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; CONTAINING 1 ACRE, MORE OR LESS,
LYING IN SW 1/4 SW 1/4, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
AND
AN EASEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF INGRESS AND EGRESS BEING A STRIP OF LAND
EXTENDING 15 FEET ON EIITHER SIDE OF A LINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
EXTENDING 15 FEET ON EIITHER SIDE OF A LINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
FROM A PINE STAKE IN A FENCE CORNER FOUND MARKING THE N. W. CORNER OF SW
1/4 SW 1/4, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI; RUN THENCE SOUTH 316.2 FEET; THENCE NORTH 80° 01' EAST
ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 98 FOR 293 FEET TO A POINT
IN THE CENTER OF THE EXISTING DRIVEWAY FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE RUN SOUTH 13° 00' EAST FOR 173 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 54° 10'
EAST FOR 185.8 FEET TO A POINT WHICH LIES ON THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE
ABOVE DESCRIBED 1 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND
1/4 SW 1/4, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI; RUN THENCE SOUTH 316.2 FEET; THENCE NORTH 80° 01' EAST
ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 98 FOR 293 FEET TO A POINT
IN THE CENTER OF THE EXISTING DRIVEWAY FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE RUN SOUTH 13° 00' EAST FOR 173 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 54° 10'
EAST FOR 185.8 FEET TO A POINT WHICH LIES ON THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE
ABOVE DESCRIBED 1 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND
More commonly known as: 17480 Hwy 98, Smithdale, MS 39664
I will convey only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
Halliday, Watkins, and Mann, P.C
Substituted Trustee
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
244 Inverness Center Drive, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(801) 355-2886
Publication dates: April 3, 2025, April 10, 2025, April 17, 2025, April
24, 2025
24, 2025
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on February 12, 1990, Herman L. Tarver and wife, Cilleta A.
Tarver executed a certain Deed of Trust to Larry C. Smith, County
Supervisor, Trustee for the use and benefit of United States of America,
acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department
of Agriculture which Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the
Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi, on February 12, 1990, in
Book 183, Page 428.
Tarver executed a certain Deed of Trust to Larry C. Smith, County
Supervisor, Trustee for the use and benefit of United States of America,
acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department
of Agriculture which Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the
Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi, on February 12, 1990, in
Book 183, Page 428.
WHEREAS, United States of America acting through the United States
Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service (RHS), formerly Farmers
Home Administration, the current holder and/or assignee, substituted
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by instrument recorded in the
Chancery Clerk's Office on July 1, 2024 in Deed Book 2024, in Page
3815, as Document Number 76822; and
Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service (RHS), formerly Farmers
Home Administration, the current holder and/or assignee, substituted
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by instrument recorded in the
Chancery Clerk's Office on July 1, 2024 in Deed Book 2024, in Page
3815, as Document Number 76822; 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, United States of America acting through the United States
Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service (RHS), formerly Farmers
Home Administration, the legal holder of said indebtedness, having
requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in said deed of trust, will
on May 1, 2025 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 main
front door of the County Courthouse of Franklin County in Meadville,
Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash the following
described property situated in Franklin 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, United States of America acting through the United States
Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service (RHS), formerly Farmers
Home Administration, the legal holder of said indebtedness, having
requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in said deed of trust, will
on May 1, 2025 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 main
front door of the County Courthouse of Franklin County in Meadville,
Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash the following
described property situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to wit:
A parcel of land in SW¼ SE¼, Section 26, Township 5 North, Range 4
East, described as follows, to-wit:
East, described as follows, to-wit:
Commence at an iron pipe marking the Northwest corner of SW¼ SE¼,
Section 26, Township 5 North, Range 4 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; thence South 1107.4 feet; thence East 87.0 feet to a iron
pipe, said iron pipe being the point of beginning of the herein conveyed
lands; thence N 88° 38' E 204.0 feet to a point in the center line of a
black topped county road; thence, with center line of said road, S 2°
22' E 208.8 feet; thence, leaving road, run with old fence marking the
South line of Section 26, S 88° 38' W 213.0 feet; thence, leaving
section line, North 208.7 feet to the point of beginning, being a part
of that tract of land conveyed to Jesse Fern by Joseph Lumpkin McGehee
and Ruth McGehee Noblin, by Warranty Deed dated April 26, 1972, and of
record in Deed Book S-6, at Page 174-175, and being 1.00 acres, more or
less, in SW¼ SE¼, Section 26, Township 5 North, Range 4 East,
Washington Meridian, Franklin County, Mississippi, as per plat of survey
by Ralph H. Posey, Registered Land Surveyor, dated August 28, 1989.
Section 26, Township 5 North, Range 4 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; thence South 1107.4 feet; thence East 87.0 feet to a iron
pipe, said iron pipe being the point of beginning of the herein conveyed
lands; thence N 88° 38' E 204.0 feet to a point in the center line of a
black topped county road; thence, with center line of said road, S 2°
22' E 208.8 feet; thence, leaving road, run with old fence marking the
South line of Section 26, S 88° 38' W 213.0 feet; thence, leaving
section line, North 208.7 feet to the point of beginning, being a part
of that tract of land conveyed to Jesse Fern by Joseph Lumpkin McGehee
and Ruth McGehee Noblin, by Warranty Deed dated April 26, 1972, and of
record in Deed Book S-6, at Page 174-175, and being 1.00 acres, more or
less, in SW¼ SE¼, Section 26, Township 5 North, Range 4 East,
Washington Meridian, Franklin County, Mississippi, as per plat of survey
by Ralph H. Posey, Registered Land Surveyor, dated August 28, 1989.
Being a part of the lands conveyed by Joseph Lumpkin McGehee and Ruth
McGehee Noblin to Jesse Fenn, by a Warranty Deed dated the 25th day of
April, 1972, and of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk, Franklin
County, Mississippi, in Land Deed Book S-6, Pages 174-175
McGehee Noblin to Jesse Fenn, by a Warranty Deed dated the 25th day of
April, 1972, and of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk, Franklin
County, Mississippi, in Land Deed Book S-6, Pages 174-175
More commonly known as: 486 McGehee Road SE, Meadville, MS 39653
I will convey only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
Substituted Trustee
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
244 Inverness Center Drive, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(801) 355-2886
Publication dates: April 3, 2025, April 10, 2025, April 17, 2025, April
24, 2025
24, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TESSA RANAE WESTBROOK KARAHALIOS,
DECEASED
DECEASED
TERRI T. WESTBROOK, PLAINTIFF
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-22-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: HERBERT T. KARAHALIOS, 4444 STATE STREET, APARTMENT #J127, SAGINAW,
MICHIGAN 46803
MICHIGAN 46803
The Unknown Heirs at Law of TESSA RANAE WESTBROOK KARAHALIOS, Deceased,
or Other Unknown Interested Parties
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 Plaintiff Terri T.
Westbrook, seeking to open the estate and determine the heirship of
Tessa Ranae Westbrook Karahalios, deceased.
Estate, for Appointment of Administrator, for Issuance of Letters of
Administration, and to Determine Heirship by Plaintiff Terri T.
Westbrook, seeking to open the estate and determine the heirship of
Tessa Ranae Westbrook Karahalios, deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 9th day of May, 2025, 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.
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 9th day of May, 2025, 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.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of this Court, this 28th day of March,
2025.
2025.
JILL J. GILBERT,
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
BY: Tayler Smith
DEPUTY CLERK
MORGAN HALFORD POORE
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
Telephone: (601) 384-2100
Electronic Mail: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB#104670
ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE
Publish: April 3, April 10 & April 17, 2025
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