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Public Notices 05-22-25
May 20, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS J. SMITH, DECEASED
MICHAEL SMITH, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2024-125
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 J. SMITH,
DECEASED
CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AS HEIRS OF THOMAS J. SMITH,
DECEASED
You have been made respondents to the Petition filed in this Court by
Michael Smith.
Michael Smith.
The Petition filed against you is a civil action seeking to have Gregory
Smith, Anthony Smith and Michael Smith adjudicated as the sole and only
heirs-at-law of the deceased, Thomas J. Smith, as fully set out in the
Petition on file in the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi.
Smith, Anthony Smith and Michael Smith adjudicated as the sole and only
heirs-at-law of the deceased, Thomas J. Smith, 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 9:00 A.M. ON THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 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 9:00 A.M. ON THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 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 30 day of April,
2025.
2025.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
Publish: May 8, May 15 & May 22, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS RANKIN RATCLIFF
LOU ANN RATCLIFF WALL, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO.: 2025-31
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 RANKIN
RATCLIFF, DECEASED
CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AS HEIRS OF THOMAS RANKIN
RATCLIFF, DECEASED
You have been made respondents to the Petition filed in this Court by
Lou Ann Ratcliff Wall.
Lou Ann Ratcliff Wall.
The Petition filed against you is a civil action seeking to have Birdie
Blaise Ratcliff, Thomas Rankin Ratcliff, Jr., Ernest Joseph Ratcliff,
Linda Sue Ratcliff Muehlenfeld and Lou Ann Ratcliff Wall adjudicated as
the sole and only heirs-at-law of the deceased, Thomas Rankin Ratcliff,
as fully set out in the Petition on file in the Chancery Court of
Franklin County, Mississippi.
Blaise Ratcliff, Thomas Rankin Ratcliff, Jr., Ernest Joseph Ratcliff,
Linda Sue Ratcliff Muehlenfeld and Lou Ann Ratcliff Wall adjudicated as
the sole and only heirs-at-law of the deceased, Thomas Rankin Ratcliff,
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 9:00 A.M. ON THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 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 9:00 A.M. ON THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 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 Ashley A. Johnson, McGehee, McGehee &
Torrey, Attorneys at Law, Post Office Box 188, Meadville, Mississippi
39653.
so if you desire in the care of Ashley A. Johnson, McGehee, McGehee &
Torrey, Attorneys at Law, Post Office Box 188, Meadville, Mississippi
39653.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 5th day of May,
2025.
2025.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
Publish: May 15, May 22 & May 29, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT L. SHAW, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2025-PR-00014-DKH
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 29th day of April,
2025, by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administratrix of the Estate of Robert L. Shaw 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 law, within ninety (90) days from the
first publication of this Notice, or they will be forever barred.
2025, by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administratrix of the Estate of Robert L. Shaw 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 law, within ninety (90) days from the
first publication of this Notice, or they will be forever barred.
This, the 9 day of May, 2025.
/s/ Robin T. Shaw
ROBIN T. SHAW,
Administratrix
Prepared by:
Nicholas K. Thompson (MSB #103259)
Copeland Cook Taylor & Bush, P.A.
P.O. Box 17619
Hattiesburg, MS 39404-7619
110 Sheffield Loop (39402)
(601) 264-6670 (phone)
Publish: May 15, May 22 & May 29, 2025
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF WILCOX ENERGY COMPANY FOR AN EXTENSION OF INACTIVE WELL
STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A WELL LOCATED IN THE ROXIE FIELD IN
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A WELL LOCATED IN THE ROXIE FIELD IN
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 187-2025-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE that Wilcox Energy Company ("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 Federal "RF" No. 2 Well (API No. 23-037-20983)
("the Well") in the Roxie Field in Franklin County, Mississippi, and for
other relief as set forth in the Petition. The Petition in this matter
is on file in the records in the office of the Mississippi State Oil and
Gas Board and may there be examined
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board under the above
docket requesting an extension of the inactive well classification under
Statewide Rule 28 for the Federal "RF" No. 2 Well (API No. 23-037-20983)
("the Well") in the Roxie Field in Franklin County, Mississippi, and for
other relief as set forth in the Petition. The Petition in this matter
is on file in the records in the office of the Mississippi State Oil and
Gas Board and may there be examined
The Petition will be heard by said Board at 9:00 a.m. on the 18th day of
June, 2025, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi 39202,
at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
June, 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, June 10, 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, June 10, 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 13th day of May, 2025.
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: May 22, 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 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 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 June 18, 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 June 18, 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 SWº SEº, 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 SWº SEº,
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 SWº SEº, 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 SWº SEº, 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: May 22, 2025, May 29, 2025, June 5, 2025, June 12,
2025
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.
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.
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 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 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 June 18, 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 June 18, 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 NEº NWº and NWº NEº 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 NEº NWº and NWº
NEº, 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 NEº NWº and NWº
NEº, 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: May 22, 2025, May 29, 2025, June 5, 2025, June 12,
2025
2025
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on August 12, 1992, Sadie A. Hardin executed a certain Deed of
Trust to Larry C. Smith, 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 Book 190, Page 261-265.
Trust to Larry C. Smith, 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 Book 190, Page 261-265.
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, 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, 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 June 18, 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 June 18, 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 EITHER SIDE OF A LINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
EXTENDING 15 FEET ON EITHER 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: May 22, 2025, May 29, 2025, June 5, 2025, June 12,
2025
2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF†COLUMBUS BROWN, DECEASED
CASE NO.: 2019-00082-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: AFTER DILIGENT INQUIRY UNTO THE FOLLOWING ADULT NONRESIDENT CITIZENS
OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, BEING AN ADULT RESIDENT CITIZEN OF THE
STATE SHOWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE ADDRESSES:
OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, BEING AN ADULT RESIDENT CITIZEN OF THE
STATE SHOWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE ADDRESSES:
Cathy Brown Lee, 310 Englewood Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104.
Janet Brown Sims, 800 Birchall Lane, Apt. 310, Hoover, AL 35226.
You have been made a respondent/defendant in the suit filed in this
Court by Thelma Brown seeking to close estate, discharge Administratrix,
and/or other relief.† Respondents/defendants other than the person or
persons who are the subject of this summons are Julie Brown Orji
(Moore), and Lonnie Brown.
Court by Thelma Brown seeking to close estate, discharge Administratrix,
and/or other relief.† Respondents/defendants other than the person or
persons who are the subject of this summons are Julie Brown Orji
(Moore), and Lonnie Brown.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition† filed
against you at 10:30 A.M. on the 1st day of July, A. D., 2025, in the
Chancery Courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse, Meadville,
Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend the relief
prayed for in the complaint may be granted.
against you at 10:30 A.M. on the 1st day of July, A. D., 2025, in the
Chancery Courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse, Meadville,
Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend the relief
prayed for in the complaint may be granted.
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 the seal of said Court, this the 6th day of
May, A. D., 2025.
May, A. D., 2025.
JILL GORDON GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK
OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI
By: /s/ Erica Stewart, D.C.
Publish: May 22, May 29 & June June 5, 2025
NOTICE OF RESULT OF ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 69-27-31, Mississippi Code 1972
Annotated, an election was held on April 1, 2025 to elect three (3)
commissioners for the Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation
District.
Annotated, an election was held on April 1, 2025 to elect three (3)
commissioners for the Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation
District.
The result is as follows representing:
Beat #: 1
Name: Brad Griffin
Address: 621 Freewoods Rd., SW, Roxie, MS 39661
Beat #: 2
Name: Alvie Pernell
Address: 167 Pernell Lane, NW, Meadville, MS 39653
Beat #: 4
Name: David Magee
Address: 277 Magee Rd., SE, McCall Creek, MS 39647
Signed by Authority of an order to the Mississippi Soil and Water
Conservation Commission in its minutes of December 3, 2024.
Conservation Commission in its minutes of December 3, 2024.
Nick Ivy
Executive Director, MSWCC
Publish: May 22, 2025
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