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Public Notices 06-19-25
June 17, 2025
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on April 20, 1989, Pearle L. Cameron 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 April 20, 1989, in Book 181, Page 239-244.
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 April 20, 1989, in Book 181, Page 239-244.
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 June
20, 2024 in Book 2024, in Page 3596-3598, as Document Number 76767; 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 June
20, 2024 in Book 2024, in Page 3596-3598, as Document Number 76767; 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 26, 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 26, 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 LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 6
NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, DESCRIBED AS:
COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 8 AND PROCEEDING
THENCE WEST 1207.36 FEET; THENCE NORTH 2268.80 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON
THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF RAILROAD AND THE
POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 00∞56'00" EAST
265.56 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S.
HIGHWAY 84; THENCE SOUTH 83∞36'00" EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY
LINE 266.72 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTH
RIGHT OF WAY LINE SOUTH 89∞26'00" EAST 149.89 FEET TO THE CENTER OF A
BRANCH; THENCE LEAVING THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID U.S. HIGHWAY
84 AND RUN IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION, DOWNSTREAM, ALONG THE CENTER
AND WITH THE MEANDERS OF SAID BRANCH 139 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY
LINE OF SAID ILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTH 75∞40'00"
WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE 400.49 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, DESCRIBED AS:
COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 8 AND PROCEEDING
THENCE WEST 1207.36 FEET; THENCE NORTH 2268.80 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON
THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF RAILROAD AND THE
POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 00∞56'00" EAST
265.56 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S.
HIGHWAY 84; THENCE SOUTH 83∞36'00" EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY
LINE 266.72 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTH
RIGHT OF WAY LINE SOUTH 89∞26'00" EAST 149.89 FEET TO THE CENTER OF A
BRANCH; THENCE LEAVING THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID U.S. HIGHWAY
84 AND RUN IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION, DOWNSTREAM, ALONG THE CENTER
AND WITH THE MEANDERS OF SAID BRANCH 139 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY
LINE OF SAID ILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTH 75∞40'00"
WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE 400.49 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
Less and Except:
Begin at a point on the Southerly right of way line of U.S. Highway 84
opposite Station 438+29.72 as shown on plans for Mississippi Department
of Transportation, Division of Highways, Project No. 14-0024-00-001-11,
said point being located North 2509.6 feet and West 1162.68 feet from
the East 1/4 corner of said Section 8, said point also being the point
of beginning; thence 416.61 feet along said right of way line, and along
a curve having a radius of 3324.63 feet, a central angle of 07⁄10'
47'', and a chord bearing and distance of S 86⁄ 51' 33'' E 416.34 feet
to the center of a branch, being Grantor's East property line; thence in
a Southerly direction, downstream, along the center, and with the
meanders of said branch 114.64 feet, more or less to the North right of
way line of the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad; thence S 75⁄33' 59'' W
along the North right of way line of said railroad 65.62 feet; thence
leaving the North right of way line of said Illinois Central Gulf
Railroad and run N 1⁄ 07' 28'' E 117.47 feet; thence 325.07 feet along
a curve having a radius of 3334.63 feet, a central angle of 05⁄ 35'
07'', and a chord bearing and distance of N 86⁄ 04' 49'' W 324.94 feet
to
opposite Station 438+29.72 as shown on plans for Mississippi Department
of Transportation, Division of Highways, Project No. 14-0024-00-001-11,
said point being located North 2509.6 feet and West 1162.68 feet from
the East 1/4 corner of said Section 8, said point also being the point
of beginning; thence 416.61 feet along said right of way line, and along
a curve having a radius of 3324.63 feet, a central angle of 07⁄10'
47'', and a chord bearing and distance of S 86⁄ 51' 33'' E 416.34 feet
to the center of a branch, being Grantor's East property line; thence in
a Southerly direction, downstream, along the center, and with the
meanders of said branch 114.64 feet, more or less to the North right of
way line of the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad; thence S 75⁄33' 59'' W
along the North right of way line of said railroad 65.62 feet; thence
leaving the North right of way line of said Illinois Central Gulf
Railroad and run N 1⁄ 07' 28'' E 117.47 feet; thence 325.07 feet along
a curve having a radius of 3334.63 feet, a central angle of 05⁄ 35'
07'', and a chord bearing and distance of N 86⁄ 04' 49'' W 324.94 feet
to
Grantor's West property line; thence N 0⁄ 37' 14'' E along Grantor's
West property line 10.06 feet to the point of beginning.
West property line 10.06 feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 0.28 acre (12323.50 square feet), more or less, and being
situated in, and being a part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4
of Section 8, Township 6 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi.
situated in, and being a part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4
of Section 8, Township 6 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi.
Less and Except:
Begin at a point on the southerly right of way line of U.S. Highway 84
opposite Station 440+00.00 as shown on plans for Mississippi Department
of Transportation, Division of Highways, Federal Aid Project No.
14-0024-00-001-10, said point being located North 2483.83 feet and West
991.20 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said Section 8, said point also
being the point of beginning; thence along said right of way line, and
along a curve to the left having a radius of 3334.63 feet, an arc length
of 152.75 feet, and being subtended by a chord of South 87 degrees 33
minutes 38 seconds east for a distance of 152.74 feet to defendant's
East property line; thence leaving said right of way line and run South
01 degrees 07 minutes 39 seconds West along defendants east property
line for a distance of 30 feet; thence leaving defendants east property
line and run North 76 degrees 29 minutes 58 seconds West for a distance
of 156.33 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.05 acres
(2201.37 square feet), more or less, and being situated in, and being a
part of Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Township 6
North, Range 5 East, Franklin County, Mississippi.
opposite Station 440+00.00 as shown on plans for Mississippi Department
of Transportation, Division of Highways, Federal Aid Project No.
14-0024-00-001-10, said point being located North 2483.83 feet and West
991.20 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said Section 8, said point also
being the point of beginning; thence along said right of way line, and
along a curve to the left having a radius of 3334.63 feet, an arc length
of 152.75 feet, and being subtended by a chord of South 87 degrees 33
minutes 38 seconds east for a distance of 152.74 feet to defendant's
East property line; thence leaving said right of way line and run South
01 degrees 07 minutes 39 seconds West along defendants east property
line for a distance of 30 feet; thence leaving defendants east property
line and run North 76 degrees 29 minutes 58 seconds West for a distance
of 156.33 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.05 acres
(2201.37 square feet), more or less, and being situated in, and being a
part of Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Township 6
North, Range 5 East, Franklin County, Mississippi.
More commonly known as: 9630 Highway 84 East, 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 29, 2025, June 5, 2025, June 12, 2025, June 19,
2025
2025
NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
WHEREAS, on January 23, 2025, an Order Determining Heirship, Quieting
and Confirming Title, and Ordering Partition by Sale, was entered in
Chancery Cause No. 19CH:1:24-cv-0118-WS of the Chancery Court of
Franklin County, Mississippi, styled "Betty Polk, et al. vs. Georgia
Sims Washington, or if Deceased, her Unknown Heirs, et al.", reference
to which Decree is hereby made for all purposes; and,
and Confirming Title, and Ordering Partition by Sale, was entered in
Chancery Cause No. 19CH:1:24-cv-0118-WS of the Chancery Court of
Franklin County, Mississippi, styled "Betty Polk, et al. vs. Georgia
Sims Washington, or if Deceased, her Unknown Heirs, et al.", reference
to which Decree is hereby made for all purposes; and,
WHEREAS, by virtue of said Decree, Morgan Halford Poore, attorney for
Plaintiffs, was authorized to make a sale of the subject property as
described below.
Plaintiffs, was authorized to make a sale of the subject property as
described below.
NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, MORGAN HALFORD POORE, the
undersigned Attorney, will on the 23rd day of June, 2025, offer for sale
at public outcry and sell during the legal hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00
P.M. at the North front door of the Franklin County Courthouse in
Meadville, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the
small undivided interests of Oscar Fells Sims' successors in interest,
being a 1/42 or .023 undivided ownership interest in the following
described property situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to-wit:
undersigned Attorney, will on the 23rd day of June, 2025, offer for sale
at public outcry and sell during the legal hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00
P.M. at the North front door of the Franklin County Courthouse in
Meadville, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the
small undivided interests of Oscar Fells Sims' successors in interest,
being a 1/42 or .023 undivided ownership interest in the following
described property situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to-wit:
PARCEL 1
A parcel of land known as the Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ and the
Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36, Township 7 North, Range
3 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, being more particularity described
as: Commencing at a 2 inch diameter iron pipe found marking the
Southwest corner of the said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 36, said iron pipe also marking the POINT OF BEGINNING of this
description; THENCE run North 00 degrees 06 minutes 45 seconds West
along the West line of the said Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 36 for a distance of 1358.91 feet to an iron pin found marking
the Northwest corner of the said Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 36; THENCE run North 89 degrees 08 minutes 30 seconds East along
the North line of the said Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section
36 for a distance of 1338.00 feet to a concrete monument with brass cap
found marking the Northwest corner of the said Southwest ¼ of the
Southeast ¼ of Section 36; THENCE run North 89 degrees 43 minutes 35
seconds East along the North line of said Southwest ¼ of the Southeast
¼ of Section 36 for a distance of 1338.65 feet to a concrete monument
with brass cap found marking the Northeast corner of the said Southwest
¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36; THENCE run South 00 degrees 03
minutes 45 seconds East along the East line of the said Southwest ¼ of
the Southeast ¼ of Section 36 for a distance of 1384.94 feet to a
concrete monument with brass cap found marking the Southeast corner of
the said Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36; THENCE run
South 89 degrees 59 minutes 30 seconds West along the South line of said
Section 36 for a distance of 2675.35 feet to the point of beginning.
Subject to an ingress/egress easement along an existing woods road
located in the Southwest corner of this parcel. Also, subject to
easements and restrictions of record. CONTAINING 84.49 ACRES.
Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36, Township 7 North, Range
3 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, being more particularity described
as: Commencing at a 2 inch diameter iron pipe found marking the
Southwest corner of the said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 36, said iron pipe also marking the POINT OF BEGINNING of this
description; THENCE run North 00 degrees 06 minutes 45 seconds West
along the West line of the said Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 36 for a distance of 1358.91 feet to an iron pin found marking
the Northwest corner of the said Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 36; THENCE run North 89 degrees 08 minutes 30 seconds East along
the North line of the said Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section
36 for a distance of 1338.00 feet to a concrete monument with brass cap
found marking the Northwest corner of the said Southwest ¼ of the
Southeast ¼ of Section 36; THENCE run North 89 degrees 43 minutes 35
seconds East along the North line of said Southwest ¼ of the Southeast
¼ of Section 36 for a distance of 1338.65 feet to a concrete monument
with brass cap found marking the Northeast corner of the said Southwest
¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36; THENCE run South 00 degrees 03
minutes 45 seconds East along the East line of the said Southwest ¼ of
the Southeast ¼ of Section 36 for a distance of 1384.94 feet to a
concrete monument with brass cap found marking the Southeast corner of
the said Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36; THENCE run
South 89 degrees 59 minutes 30 seconds West along the South line of said
Section 36 for a distance of 2675.35 feet to the point of beginning.
Subject to an ingress/egress easement along an existing woods road
located in the Southwest corner of this parcel. Also, subject to
easements and restrictions of record. CONTAINING 84.49 ACRES.
As per the survey and plat of David Cothren, Registered Professional
Land Surveyor, dated the 22nd day of March, 2016.
Land Surveyor, dated the 22nd day of March, 2016.
PARCEL 2
A parcel of land known as the Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ and the
Northwest ¼ the Northeast ¼ of Section 1, Township 6 North, Range 3
East, Franklin County, Mississippi more particularly described as:
Commencing at a 2 inch diameter iron pipe found marking the Northwest
corner of the said Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 1, said
iron pipe also marking the POINT OF BEGINNING of this description:
THENCE run North 89 degrees 59 minutes 30 seconds East along the North
line of said Section 1 for a distance of 2675.35 feet to a concrete
monument with brass cap found marking the Northeast corner of the said
Northwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ Section l: THENCE run South 00 degrees
19 minutes 00 seconds east along the East line of the said Northwest ¼
of the Northeast ¼ of Section 1 for a distance of 1330.81 feet to a
concrete monument with brass cap found marking the Southeast corner of
the said Northwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 1; THENCE run South
89 degrees 40 minutes 25 seconds West along the South line of the said
Northwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ and along the South line of the said
Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 1 for a distance of 2671.31
feet to a concrete monument with brass cap found marking the Southwest
corner of the said Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 1; THENCE
run North 00 degrees 29 minutes 10 seconds West along the West line of
the said Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 1 for a distance of
1345.68 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to easements and
restrictions of record. CONTAINING 82.13 ACRES
Northwest ¼ the Northeast ¼ of Section 1, Township 6 North, Range 3
East, Franklin County, Mississippi more particularly described as:
Commencing at a 2 inch diameter iron pipe found marking the Northwest
corner of the said Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 1, said
iron pipe also marking the POINT OF BEGINNING of this description:
THENCE run North 89 degrees 59 minutes 30 seconds East along the North
line of said Section 1 for a distance of 2675.35 feet to a concrete
monument with brass cap found marking the Northeast corner of the said
Northwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ Section l: THENCE run South 00 degrees
19 minutes 00 seconds east along the East line of the said Northwest ¼
of the Northeast ¼ of Section 1 for a distance of 1330.81 feet to a
concrete monument with brass cap found marking the Southeast corner of
the said Northwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 1; THENCE run South
89 degrees 40 minutes 25 seconds West along the South line of the said
Northwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ and along the South line of the said
Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 1 for a distance of 2671.31
feet to a concrete monument with brass cap found marking the Southwest
corner of the said Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 1; THENCE
run North 00 degrees 29 minutes 10 seconds West along the West line of
the said Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 1 for a distance of
1345.68 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to easements and
restrictions of record. CONTAINING 82.13 ACRES
ALSO TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT (width 30 feet) located in part of the
Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 36, Township 7 North, Range
3 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, to provide ingress and egress from
a public gravel road known as the Sundown Lane, along an existing woods
road to the North line of the above described 82.13 Acre parcel, the
center line of said easement being more particularity described as:
Beginning at an iron pin (3/8 inch diameter rebar) found at the East end
of the said Sundown Lane on the West line of the said Southeast ¼ of
the Southwest ¼ of Section 36 said iron pin being located 35 feet North
of the center of the said Sundown Lane, said iron pin being located
North 00 degrees 06 minutes 45 seconds West a distance of 430.26 feet
from the Southwest corner of the said Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼
of Section 36, said iron pin marking the Beginning of the center line of
this proposed ingress/egress easement; THENCE run along the said center
of this ingress/egress easement description along the center of a woods
road as follows: South 75 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds East for a
distance of 102.30 feet to a point, South 73 degrees 41 minutes 10
seconds East for a distance of 138.06 feet to a point; South 71 degrees
03 minutes 40 seconds East for a distance of 64.81 feet to a point,
South 74 degrees 00 minutes 25 seconds East for a distance of 128.83
feet to a point: South 65 degrees 13 minutes 00 seconds East for a
distance of 92.46 feet to a point South 57 degrees 27 minutes 20 seconds
East for a distance of 145.81 feet to a point, South 55 degrees 28
minutes 10 seconds East for a distance of 72.04 feet to a point, South
60 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 43.24 feet to a
point, South 71 degrees 41 minutes 05 seconds East for a distance of
72.50 feet to aa point, South 72 degrees O6 minutes 00 seconds East for
a distance of 37.07 feet to a point. South 61 degrees 06 minutes 15
seconds East for a distance of 48.10 feet to a point South 47 degrees 11
minutes 25 seconds East for a distance of 37.17 feet to a point, and
South 42 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East for a distance of 65.07 feet
to a nail set at the intersection of the said center of the woods road
and the North line of the above described 82.13 Acre parcel, said nail
being at the intersection point of the said center of the woods road and
the Township line between Township 6 North and Township 7 North, said
nail marking the End of the center line of this proposed ingress/egress
easement (width 30 feet).
Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 36, Township 7 North, Range
3 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, to provide ingress and egress from
a public gravel road known as the Sundown Lane, along an existing woods
road to the North line of the above described 82.13 Acre parcel, the
center line of said easement being more particularity described as:
Beginning at an iron pin (3/8 inch diameter rebar) found at the East end
of the said Sundown Lane on the West line of the said Southeast ¼ of
the Southwest ¼ of Section 36 said iron pin being located 35 feet North
of the center of the said Sundown Lane, said iron pin being located
North 00 degrees 06 minutes 45 seconds West a distance of 430.26 feet
from the Southwest corner of the said Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼
of Section 36, said iron pin marking the Beginning of the center line of
this proposed ingress/egress easement; THENCE run along the said center
of this ingress/egress easement description along the center of a woods
road as follows: South 75 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds East for a
distance of 102.30 feet to a point, South 73 degrees 41 minutes 10
seconds East for a distance of 138.06 feet to a point; South 71 degrees
03 minutes 40 seconds East for a distance of 64.81 feet to a point,
South 74 degrees 00 minutes 25 seconds East for a distance of 128.83
feet to a point: South 65 degrees 13 minutes 00 seconds East for a
distance of 92.46 feet to a point South 57 degrees 27 minutes 20 seconds
East for a distance of 145.81 feet to a point, South 55 degrees 28
minutes 10 seconds East for a distance of 72.04 feet to a point, South
60 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 43.24 feet to a
point, South 71 degrees 41 minutes 05 seconds East for a distance of
72.50 feet to aa point, South 72 degrees O6 minutes 00 seconds East for
a distance of 37.07 feet to a point. South 61 degrees 06 minutes 15
seconds East for a distance of 48.10 feet to a point South 47 degrees 11
minutes 25 seconds East for a distance of 37.17 feet to a point, and
South 42 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East for a distance of 65.07 feet
to a nail set at the intersection of the said center of the woods road
and the North line of the above described 82.13 Acre parcel, said nail
being at the intersection point of the said center of the woods road and
the Township line between Township 6 North and Township 7 North, said
nail marking the End of the center line of this proposed ingress/egress
easement (width 30 feet).
As per the survey and plat of David Cothren, Registered Professional
Land Surveyor, dated the 22nd day of March, 2016.
Land Surveyor, dated the 22nd day of March, 2016.
This is not a partition by sale of the entire subject property.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Chancery Court of Franklin County,
Mississippi, will conduct a hearing on confirmation of such sale,
disposition of proceeds and related matters on July 1, 2025, at the
Franklin County Courthouse in Meadville, Mississippi, at 10:30 A.M., or
as soon thereafter as Counsel may be heard.
Mississippi, will conduct a hearing on confirmation of such sale,
disposition of proceeds and related matters on July 1, 2025, at the
Franklin County Courthouse in Meadville, Mississippi, at 10:30 A.M., or
as soon thereafter as Counsel may be heard.
Said title will only be conveyed as is authorized by the Chancery Court
of Franklin County, Mississippi.
of Franklin County, Mississippi.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 16th day of May, 2025.
/s/Morgan Halford Poore
MORGAN HALFORD POORE
MORGAN HALFORD POORE
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 MAIN STREET WEST
POST OFFICE BOX 650
MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 39653
(601) 384-2100
MSB# 104670
PUBLISH: May 29, 2025; June 5, 2025; June 12, 2025; and June 19
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOURRIE NELL MIDDLETON FLOWERS JOHNSON,
DECEASED
DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 25-00037-H
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 16th day of May, 2025,
by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi to the
undersigned, Stephanie Cameron as Executrix of the Estate of Lourrie
Nell Middleton Flowers Johnson, 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.
by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi to the
undersigned, Stephanie Cameron as Executrix of the Estate of Lourrie
Nell Middleton Flowers Johnson, 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 27th day of May, 2025.
/s/ STEPHANIE CAMERON
STEPHANIE CAMERON
Timothy Blalock, Esq.
Attorney at Law - MSB #102267
220 Main Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-5696
Publish: June 5, June 12 & June 19, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF JULUS RANDOLPH
THORNTON, DECEASED
THORNTON, DECEASED
PATRICIA ASHLEY THORNTON, BRAD RANDOLPH THORNTON, STACY THORNTON
WAGONER, EMILY THORNTON WIGGINS, PLAINTIFFS
WAGONER, EMILY THORNTON WIGGINS, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-047-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Julus Randolph Thornton A/K/A Randy
Thornton, Deceased, or Other Unknown Interested Parties
Thornton, Deceased, or Other Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by
Patricia Ashley Thornton, Brad Randolph Thornton, Stacy Thornton Wagoner
and Emily Thornton Wiggins, Plaintiffs, seeking a determination of
heirship of Julus Randolph Thornton A/K/A Randy Thornton, deceased.
Patricia Ashley Thornton, Brad Randolph Thornton, Stacy Thornton Wagoner
and Emily Thornton Wiggins, Plaintiffs, seeking a determination of
heirship of Julus Randolph Thornton A/K/A Randy Thornton, 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 August, 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 the complaint.
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 5th day of August, 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 the 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 29th day of May, 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: June 5, June 12 & June 19, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOUIS JAY CHAPMAN, JR.
CAUSE NO. 2024-0066
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF LOUIS J. CHAPMAN, DECEASED.
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by
Jonathon J. Chapman, Jr., Petitioner, seeking to determine the Heirs at
Law of Louis Jay Chapman.
Jonathon J. Chapman, Jr., Petitioner, seeking to determine the Heirs at
Law of Louis Jay Chapman.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint or petition
filed against you in this action at 10:30 o'clock A.M. on the 5th day of
August, 2025, at the Courtroom of the Franklin County Chancery Court 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 the complaint or petition.
filed against you in this action at 10:30 o'clock A.M. on the 5th day of
August, 2025, at the Courtroom of the Franklin County Chancery Court 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 the complaint or petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you choose.
so if you choose.
Issued under my hand and seal of said Court on this the 4th day of June,
2025.
2025.
JILL GILBERT
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
BY: Tayler Smith, D.C.
Amy D. Foster
AMY D. FOSTER LAW, PLLC
P.O. Box 944
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 870-6106
Publish: June 12, June 19 & June 26, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES WALLER LAMBUTH
LEWIS, DECEASED
LEWIS, DECEASED
MEGAN BUTLER LEWIS-EIDT, LISA LAMBUTH LEWIS, AMY SUSAN LEWIS, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-039-WS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 29th day of May, 2025,
by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executor of the Estate of James Waller Lambuth Lewis,
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.
by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executor of the Estate of James Waller Lambuth Lewis,
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 5th day of June, 2025.
MEGAN BUTLER LEWIS-EIDT,
Executor of the Estate of
James Waller Lambuth Lewis
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: June 12, June 19 & June 26, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES WALLER LAMBUTH
LEWIS, DECEASED
LEWIS, DECEASED
MEGAN BUTLER LEWIS-EIDT, LISA LAMBUTH LEWIS, AMY SUSAN LEWIS, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-039-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of James Waller Lambuth Lewis, Deceased, or
Other Unknown Interested Parties
Other Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Megan
Butler Lewis-Eidt, Lisa Lambuth Lewis and Amy Susan Lewis, Plaintiffs,
seeking a determination of heirship of James Waller Lambuth Lewis,
deceased.
Butler Lewis-Eidt, Lisa Lambuth Lewis and Amy Susan Lewis, Plaintiffs,
seeking a determination of heirship of James Waller Lambuth Lewis,
deceased.
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 5th day of August,
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.
filed against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 5th day of August,
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 29th day of May, 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: June 12, June 19 & June 26, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDDIE JAMES HUFF
JOSHUA STEVEN HUFF, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2024-039
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 6th day of June,
2025, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of
Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Eddie James Huff,
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 Eddie James Huff,
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 6th day of June, 2025.
JOSHUA STEVEN HUFF
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: June 12, June 19 & June 26, 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
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 FRANCINE HARRIS
CHARLESTON, DECEASED
CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AS HEIRS OF FRANCINE HARRIS
CHARLESTON, DECEASED
You have been made respondents to the Amended Petition filed in this
Court by Jill Jordan Gilbert.
Court by Jill Jordan Gilbert.
The Amended Petition filed against you is a civil action seeking to have
John Knight and Willa Kinds adjudicated as the sole and only
heirs-at-law of the deceased, Francine Harris Charleston, as fully set
out in the Amended Petition on file in the Chancery Court of Franklin
County, Mississippi.
John Knight and Willa Kinds adjudicated as the sole and only
heirs-at-law of the deceased, Francine Harris Charleston, as fully set
out in the Amended Petition on file in the Chancery Court of Franklin
County, Mississippi.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE AMENDED PETITION FILED
AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 10:30 A.M. ON THE 5th DAY OF AUGUST 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 AMENDED PETITION.
AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 10:30 A.M. ON THE 5th DAY OF AUGUST 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 AMENDED 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 9 day of June,
2025.
2025.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
Publish: June 19, June 26 & July 3, 2025
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2016, Joe V. Jordan and Gayla Jordan, executed a
Deed of Trust to W. Stewart Robison, Trustee for the use and benefit of
First Bank, which Deed of Trust is on file and of record in the office
of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi, in Book 310 at
Page 103 thereof; and
Deed of Trust to W. Stewart Robison, Trustee for the use and benefit of
First Bank, which Deed of Trust is on file and of record in the office
of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi, in Book 310 at
Page 103 thereof; and
WHEREAS, the legal holder of the said Deed of Trust and the note secured
thereby, substituted Bradley R. Boerner, as Trustee therein, as
authorized by the terms thereof, by instrument recorded in the office of
the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Instrument No. 78569/Book 2025 Page 3752
thereof; and
thereby, substituted Bradley R. Boerner, as Trustee therein, as
authorized by the terms thereof, by instrument recorded in the office of
the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Instrument No. 78569/Book 2025 Page 3752
thereof; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the performance of the conditions
and stipulations as set forth by said Deed of Trust, and having been
requested by the legal holder of the indebtedness secured and described
by said Deed of Trust so to do, notice is hereby given that I, Bradley
R. Boerner, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority conferred
upon me in said Deed of Trust, will offer for sale and will sell at
public sale and outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, during
the legal hours (between the hours of 11 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock
p.m.) at the front door of the County Courthouse of Franklin County,
Mississippi, on the 14th day of July, 2025, the following described
land and property being the same land and property described in said
Deed of Trust, situated in Franklin County, State of Mississippi,
to-wit:
and stipulations as set forth by said Deed of Trust, and having been
requested by the legal holder of the indebtedness secured and described
by said Deed of Trust so to do, notice is hereby given that I, Bradley
R. Boerner, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority conferred
upon me in said Deed of Trust, will offer for sale and will sell at
public sale and outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, during
the legal hours (between the hours of 11 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock
p.m.) at the front door of the County Courthouse of Franklin County,
Mississippi, on the 14th day of July, 2025, the following described
land and property being the same land and property described in said
Deed of Trust, situated in Franklin County, State of Mississippi,
to-wit:
Four (4) acres in the Southeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of
Southwest Quarter (NW ¼ of SW ¼) of Section 30, Township 5 North,
Range 6 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, which four (4) acres is
bounded by lines of equal length.
Southwest Quarter (NW ¼ of SW ¼) of Section 30, Township 5 North,
Range 6 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, which four (4) acres is
bounded by lines of equal length.
Also, all that part of the Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW ¼
of SW ¼) lying North of U.S. Highway 98, as presently located, and East
of a branch running in a general North and South direction, in Section
30, Township 5 North, Range 6 East, Franklin County, Mississippi,
containing 2 acres, more or less.
of SW ¼) lying North of U.S. Highway 98, as presently located, and East
of a branch running in a general North and South direction, in Section
30, Township 5 North, Range 6 East, Franklin County, Mississippi,
containing 2 acres, more or less.
Being that same property conveyed from Rodney R. Jordan and Joe V.
Jordan, individually and as Trustee of the Joe V. Jordan Revocable Trust
to Joe V. Jordan by Warranty Deed recorded in Book F-12 page 407 in the
office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi.
Jordan, individually and as Trustee of the Joe V. Jordan Revocable Trust
to Joe V. Jordan by Warranty Deed recorded in Book F-12 page 407 in the
office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be
17619 Hwy. 98, Smithdale, MS 39664. In the event of any discrepancy
between this street address and the legal description of the property,
the legal description shall control.
17619 Hwy. 98, Smithdale, MS 39664. 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.
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
WITNESS my signature, on this the 11th day of June, 2025.
BRADLEY R. BOERNER
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE
PUBLISH: June 19 & 26, 2025 & July 3 & 10, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORA FAYE FREEMAN, DECEASED
JEFFERY GLENN FREEMAN SHEILA DIANNE FREEMAN , PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-038-WS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 27th day of May, 2025,
by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administrator of the Estate of Dora Faye Freeman, 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.
by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administrator of the Estate of Dora Faye Freeman, 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 3rd day of June, 2025.
JEFFERY GLENN FREEMAN,
Administrator of the Estate of
Dora Faye Freeman, Deceased
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: June 19, June 26 & July 3, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORA FAYE FREEMAN, DECEASED
JEFFERY GLENN FREEMAN SHEILA DIANNE FREEMAN, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-038-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Dora Faye Freeman, Deceased, or Other
Unknown Interested Parties
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 Jeffery Glenn
Freeman and Sheila Dianne Freeman, seeking a Determination of Heirship
of Dora Faye Freeman, deceased.
Estate, for Appointment of Administrator, for Issuance of Letters of
Administration and to Determine Heirship by Plaintiffs Jeffery Glenn
Freeman and Sheila Dianne Freeman, seeking a Determination of Heirship
of Dora Faye Freeman, 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 August, 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 5th day of August, 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 27th day of May, 2025.
JILL J. 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 THE ESTATE
Publish: June 19, June 26 & July 3, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF HATTIE HERRING,
DECEASED
DECEASED
ANTHONY LUCKETT, PLAINTIFF
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-053-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Hattie Herring, Deceased, or Other
Unknown Interested Parties
Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint for Determination of
Heirship, by Plaintiff Anthony Luckett, seeking a Determination of
Heirship of Hattie Herring, deceased.
Heirship, by Plaintiff Anthony Luckett, seeking a Determination of
Heirship of Hattie Herring, 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 August, 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 5th day of August, 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 13th day of June,
2025.
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 PLAINTIFF
Publish: June 19, June 26 & July 3, 2025
DOCUMENT 001113 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PROJECT INFORMATION
Notice to Bidders: Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be
received for the project named below by the Franklin County School
District.
received for the project named below by the Franklin County School
District.
Project Identification: 25003 Franklin County Wide Parking Lots
Resurfacing
Resurfacing
Project Location: Franklin County High School and Middle School, 340
Edison Street, Meadville, MS 39653.
Edison Street, Meadville, MS 39653.
Owner: Franklin County School District, 41 First Street, Meadville, MS
39653.
39653.
Owner's Representative: Chris Kent, Superintendent.
Architect: Dale | Bailey Architects, An Association, One Jackson Place,
Suite 250, 188 East Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39201.
Suite 250, 188 East Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39201.
Project Description:
Project consists of one (1) school site located in the Franklin County
School District. The work includes upgrading existing parking lots and
driveways at Franklin County High School and Middle School campus. This
scope of work is funded by the School District.
School District. The work includes upgrading existing parking lots and
driveways at Franklin County High School and Middle School campus. This
scope of work is funded by the School District.
BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING
Owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at
the location given below. Bid proposals must be delivered in a sealed
envelope marked plainly on the outside of the envelope with the
following: "Franklin County School District Wide Parking Lots
Resurfacing; Project number 25003 to be opened July 15, 2025" Envelope
shall be addressed to Chris Kent, Superintendent of Education, Franklin
County School District, 41 First Street, Meadville, MS 39653.
the location given below. Bid proposals must be delivered in a sealed
envelope marked plainly on the outside of the envelope with the
following: "Franklin County School District Wide Parking Lots
Resurfacing; Project number 25003 to be opened July 15, 2025" Envelope
shall be addressed to Chris Kent, Superintendent of Education, Franklin
County School District, 41 First Street, Meadville, MS 39653.
In addition, the envelope shall list the bidders Company name, Company
address and all applicable state and local license and registration
numbers of the bidder. Envelopes not so marked are submitted at the risk
of the bidder as the Owner and Architect assume no responsibility for
the premature opening of any bid envelope by any employee of the Owner
or Architect. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the
Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows:
address and all applicable state and local license and registration
numbers of the bidder. Envelopes not so marked are submitted at the risk
of the bidder as the Owner and Architect assume no responsibility for
the premature opening of any bid envelope by any employee of the Owner
or Architect. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the
Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows:
In addition, Electronic bids may be submitted through the website
www.dalebaileyplans.com. Electronic bids are not required by the FCSD
but offered as another means to submit a bid. Single stipulated sum bids
will be received for all work required by the contract documents in
accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
www.dalebaileyplans.com. Electronic bids are not required by the FCSD
but offered as another means to submit a bid. Single stipulated sum bids
will be received for all work required by the contract documents in
accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Bid Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Bid Time: 2:00 p.m., local time.
Location: Franklin County School District, 41 First Street, Meadville,
MS 39653.
MS 39653.
Proposals shall be submitted in duplicate only upon the blank proposal
forms provided with the specifications and must be accompanied by
Proposal Security in the form of a Certified Check or acceptable Bid
Bond in the amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the Base Bid:
such security to be forfeited as liquidated damages, not penalty, by any
bidder who fails to carry out the terms of the proposal, execute a
contract and post-Performance and Payment Bonds in the form and amount
within the time specified. The Bid Bond, if used, shall be payable to
the Owner.
forms provided with the specifications and must be accompanied by
Proposal Security in the form of a Certified Check or acceptable Bid
Bond in the amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the Base Bid:
such security to be forfeited as liquidated damages, not penalty, by any
bidder who fails to carry out the terms of the proposal, execute a
contract and post-Performance and Payment Bonds in the form and amount
within the time specified. The Bid Bond, if used, shall be payable to
the Owner.
Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud.
BID SECURITY
Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of 5 percent
of the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days
after opening of bids. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all
bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.
of the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days
after opening of bids. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all
bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.
The owner reserves the right to postpone action and final decision for a
period of up to ninety (90) days.
period of up to ninety (90) days.
PREBID MEETING
Prebid Meeting: See Document 002513 "Prebid Meetings."
Prebid Meeting: A Prebid meeting for all bidders will be held at
Franklin County School District, 41 First Street, Meadville, MS 39653 on
July 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., local time. Prospective prime bidders are
requested to attend.
Franklin County School District, 41 First Street, Meadville, MS 39653 on
July 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., local time. Prospective prime bidders are
requested to attend.
Bidders' Questions: Architect will provide responses at Prebid
conference to bidders' questions received up to two business days prior
to conference.
conference to bidders' questions received up to two business days prior
to conference.
DOCUMENTS
Printed Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain after 12 June
2025, by registering at www.dalebaileyplans.com.
2025, by registering at www.dalebaileyplans.com.
Viewing Procurement and Contracting Documents: Examine after 12 June
2025, at the locations below:
2025, at the locations below:
Bid documents are being made available via original paper copy or
digital CD. Plan holders are required to register and order bid
documents at www.dalebaileyplans.com. Bid documents are non-refundable
and must be purchased through the website. All plan holders are required
to have a valid email address for registration. Questions regarding
website registration and online orders please contact Plan House
Printing, 607 W. Main Street Tupelo MS 38804, (662) 407-0193.
digital CD. Plan holders are required to register and order bid
documents at www.dalebaileyplans.com. Bid documents are non-refundable
and must be purchased through the website. All plan holders are required
to have a valid email address for registration. Questions regarding
website registration and online orders please contact Plan House
Printing, 607 W. Main Street Tupelo MS 38804, (662) 407-0193.
TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Successful bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to
Proceed and shall complete the Work by Substantial Completion 1 December
2025. Work is subject to liquidated damages.
Proceed and shall complete the Work by Substantial Completion 1 December
2025. Work is subject to liquidated damages.
BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS
Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their
respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for
the Work. A Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment
Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of
the successful Bidder.
respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for
the Work. A Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment
Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of
the successful Bidder.
NOTIFICATION
This Advertisement for Bids document is issued by Dale | Bailey, an
Association.
Association.
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