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Public Notices 07-03-25
July 01, 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
IN THE SPECIAL COURT OF EMINENT DOMAIN
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, PLAINTIFF
VS.
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF RACHEL HARRIS;
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF VATER HARRIS BROWN;
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF WALTER HARRIS, JR.,
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF CRAIGE S. HARRIS;
JO ANN HARRIS CHILDS; RAY C. HARRIS;
CATHY BROWN LEE; JULIE BROWN ORJI;
JANET BROWN SIMS; LONNIE BROWN;
WALTER HARRIS, III; AND DENOTRA HARRIS, DEFENDANTS
CAUSE NO. 19-25-cv-042
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO:
The Unknown Heirs at Law of Rachel Harris
The Unknown Heirs at Law of Vater Harris Brown
The Unknown Heirs at Law of Walter Harris, Jr.
The Unknown Heirs at Law of Craige S. Harris
Jo Ann Harris Childs, if living, and if not, the Unknown Heirs at Law of
Jo Ann Harris Childs
Jo Ann Harris Childs
Cathy Lee Brown, if living, and if not, the Unknown Heirs at Law of
Cathy Lee Brown
Cathy Lee Brown
Julie Brown Orji, if living, and if not, the Unknown Heirs at Law of
Julie Brown Orji
Julie Brown Orji
Janet Brown Sims, if living, and if not, the Unknown Heirs at Law of
Janet Brown Sims
Janet Brown Sims
Walter Harris, III, if living, and if not, the Unknown Heirs at Law of
Walter Harris, III
Walter Harris, III
Denotra Harris, if living, and if not, the Unknown Heirs at Law of
Denotra Harris
Denotra Harris
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by
Franklin County, Mississippi, Plaintiff, seeking to condemn in the name
of Franklin County, Mississippi, such land as necessary for construction
of a bridge; as fully set out in the Complaint for Special Court of
Eminent Domain and to Condemn on file in the Circuit Court of Franklin
County, Mississippi.
Franklin County, Mississippi, Plaintiff, seeking to condemn in the name
of Franklin County, Mississippi, such land as necessary for construction
of a bridge; as fully set out in the Complaint for Special Court of
Eminent Domain and to Condemn on file in the Circuit Court of Franklin
County, Mississippi.
Defendants other than you in this action are: The unknown heirs at law
of Rachel Harris, The unknown heirs at law of Vater Harris Brown, The
unknown heirs at law of Walter Harris, Jr., The unknown heirs at law of
Craige S. Harris, Jo Ann Harris Childs, if living, and if not, the
unknown heirs at law of Jo Ann Harris Childs, Ray C. Harris, if living,
and if not, the unknown heirs at law of Ray C. Harris, Cathy Brown Lee,
if living, and if not, the unknown heirs at law of Cathy Brown Lee,
Julie Brown Orji, if living, and if not, the unknown heirs at law of
Julie Brown Orji, Janet Brown Sims, if living, and if not, the unknown
heirs at law of Janet Brown Sims, Lonnie Brown, if living, and if not,
the unknown heirs at law of Lonnie Brown, Walter Harris, III, if living,
and if not, the unknown heirs at law of Walter Harris, III, and Denotra
Harris, if living, and if not, the unknown heirs at law of Denotra
Harris.
of Rachel Harris, The unknown heirs at law of Vater Harris Brown, The
unknown heirs at law of Walter Harris, Jr., The unknown heirs at law of
Craige S. Harris, Jo Ann Harris Childs, if living, and if not, the
unknown heirs at law of Jo Ann Harris Childs, Ray C. Harris, if living,
and if not, the unknown heirs at law of Ray C. Harris, Cathy Brown Lee,
if living, and if not, the unknown heirs at law of Cathy Brown Lee,
Julie Brown Orji, if living, and if not, the unknown heirs at law of
Julie Brown Orji, Janet Brown Sims, if living, and if not, the unknown
heirs at law of Janet Brown Sims, Lonnie Brown, if living, and if not,
the unknown heirs at law of Lonnie Brown, Walter Harris, III, if living,
and if not, the unknown heirs at law of Walter Harris, III, and Denotra
Harris, if living, and if not, the unknown heirs at law of Denotra
Harris.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said COMPLAINT FOR SPECIAL
COURT OF EMINENT DOMAIN AND TO CONDEMN at 9:00 AM on the 21st day of
August, 2025, in the courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse in
Meadville, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and
defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other
things demanded in the Complaint.
COURT OF EMINENT DOMAIN AND TO CONDEMN at 9:00 AM on the 21st day of
August, 2025, in the courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse in
Meadville, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and
defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other
things demanded in the Complaint.
You are hereby further given notice that not less than ten days prior to
the date for the hearing, you are required to file the Statement of
Value pursuant to Section 11-27-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972,
Annotated, which shall be treated as pleadings in this action. The date
of filing the Complaint herein is the 10th day of June, 2025, and the
name and address of the attorney for the Plaintiff is Morgan Halford
Poore, Halford Law Firm, Post Office Box 650, Meadville, Mississippi
39653.
the date for the hearing, you are required to file the Statement of
Value pursuant to Section 11-27-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972,
Annotated, which shall be treated as pleadings in this action. The date
of filing the Complaint herein is the 10th day of June, 2025, and the
name and address of the attorney for the Plaintiff is Morgan Halford
Poore, Halford Law Firm, Post Office Box 650, Meadville, Mississippi
39653.
Other than the Statement of Value, you are not required to file an
Answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire.
Answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of this Court, this 16th day of July,
2025.
2025.
WARREN WALKER,
FRANKLIN COUNTY
CIRCUIT CLERK
MORGAN HALFORD POORE
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
Telephone: (601) 384-2100
Facsimile: (601) 384-2121
Electronic Mail: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB#10670
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF
Publish: June 26, July 3 & July 10, 2025
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
FRANKLIN COUNTY
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE FOR ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC ROAD
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Franklin County,
Mississippi, will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a. m. on Monday, July
21st, 2025, in the Supervisor's Board Room at the Franklin County,
Mississippi Courthouse in the Town of Meadville, Franklin County,
Mississippi, on the question of the abandonment of a section of that
certain public road which is a part of the county road system being
described as follows:
Mississippi, will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a. m. on Monday, July
21st, 2025, in the Supervisor's Board Room at the Franklin County,
Mississippi Courthouse in the Town of Meadville, Franklin County,
Mississippi, on the question of the abandonment of a section of that
certain public road which is a part of the county road system being
described as follows:
IN SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST
All that part and portion of Butler Street SE described as beginning
where the Easterly end of a bridge which crosses over Buck Branch
intersects with said Butler Street SE and running thence in a general
Westerly direction and in a general Northerly direction along and with
Butler Street SE to the location where Butler Street SE intersects with
the Southerly line of the Natchez Railway, LLC right of way, being the
ending point of this description, said ending point also being on the
Northerly line of certain property as shown as per the map or plat of
survey as prepared by Jeff Dungan, Registered Professional Land
Surveyor, dated September 10, 2024, a copy of which is attached to that
certain Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Book 2024, Pages 4688-4695 of the
land records of Franklin County, Mississippi, reference to which is
hereby made for all purposes. Said part and portion of Butler Street SE
being described herein lying and being situated in the North half of
Section 10, Township 6 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi.
where the Easterly end of a bridge which crosses over Buck Branch
intersects with said Butler Street SE and running thence in a general
Westerly direction and in a general Northerly direction along and with
Butler Street SE to the location where Butler Street SE intersects with
the Southerly line of the Natchez Railway, LLC right of way, being the
ending point of this description, said ending point also being on the
Northerly line of certain property as shown as per the map or plat of
survey as prepared by Jeff Dungan, Registered Professional Land
Surveyor, dated September 10, 2024, a copy of which is attached to that
certain Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Book 2024, Pages 4688-4695 of the
land records of Franklin County, Mississippi, reference to which is
hereby made for all purposes. Said part and portion of Butler Street SE
being described herein lying and being situated in the North half of
Section 10, Township 6 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi.
RESOLVED on this the 16th day of June, 2025 and by order of the Franklin
County Board of Supervisors.
County Board of Supervisors.
/s/ JILL JORDAN GILBERT
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
Publish June 26, 2025 and July 3, 2025
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
FRANKLIN COUNTY
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE FOR ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC STREET AND ALLEYS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Franklin County,
Mississippi, will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a. m. on Monday, July
21st, 2025, in the Supervisor's Board Room at the Franklin County,
Mississippi Courthouse in the Town of Meadville, Franklin County,
Mississippi, on the question of the abandonment of a section of the
certain street and alleys which is a part of the county road system
being described as follows:
Mississippi, will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a. m. on Monday, July
21st, 2025, in the Supervisor's Board Room at the Franklin County,
Mississippi Courthouse in the Town of Meadville, Franklin County,
Mississippi, on the question of the abandonment of a section of the
certain street and alleys which is a part of the county road system
being described as follows:
IN THE VILLAGE OF EDDICETON
All that part and portion of Main Street in the Village of Eddiceton,
Mississippi lying and being situated wholly between the Northerly line
of Broadway Street and the Southerly line of Fifth Street and any and
all alleys lying and being situated in Block 16 of the Village of
Eddiceton, Mississippi, according to the Map of Eddiceton, Mississippi
recorded in Deed Book S-4, Page 531 of the land records of Franklin
County, Mississippi, reference to which is hereby made for all purposes.
Mississippi lying and being situated wholly between the Northerly line
of Broadway Street and the Southerly line of Fifth Street and any and
all alleys lying and being situated in Block 16 of the Village of
Eddiceton, Mississippi, according to the Map of Eddiceton, Mississippi
recorded in Deed Book S-4, Page 531 of the land records of Franklin
County, Mississippi, reference to which is hereby made for all purposes.
RESOLVED on this the 16th day of June, 2025 and by order of the Franklin
County Board of Supervisors.
County Board of Supervisors.
/s/ JILL JORDAN GILBERT
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
Publish June 26, 2025 and July 3, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JUDY NETTLES HUFF,
DECEASED
DECEASED
GARY E. HUFF, EXECUTOR
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-043-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Judy Nettles Huff, Deceased, or Other
Unknown Interested Parties
Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Gary
E. Huff and Wanda Huff Knight, seeking a determination of heirship of
Judy Nettles Huff, and to admit the Last Will and Testament of Judy
Nettles Huff to probate in solemn form, and other related relief as set
out in the Complaint.
E. Huff and Wanda Huff Knight, seeking a determination of heirship of
Judy Nettles Huff, and to admit the Last Will and Testament of Judy
Nettles Huff to probate in solemn form, and other related relief as set
out in the Complaint.
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. You are not required to file an answer or other
pleading but you may do so if you desire.
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.
Issued under my hand and seal of this Court, this 18 day of June, 2025.
2025.
2025.
JILL 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
Facsimile: (601) 384-2121
Electronic Mail: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB#104670
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
PUBLISH: 6/26/25; 7/3/25; & 7/10/25
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JUDY NETTLES HUFF,
DECEASED
DECEASED
GARY E. HUFF, EXECUTOR
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-043-WS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 18th day of June, 2025,
by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executor of the Estate of Judy Nettles Huff, 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 Judy Nettles Huff, 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 19th day of June, 2025.
GARY E. HUFF
Executor of the Estate of
Judy Nettles Huff
MORGAN HALFORD POORE
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
Telephone: (601) 384-2100
Facsimile: (601) 384-2121
Electronic Mail: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB#104670
ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE
Publish: June 26, July 3 & July 10, 2025
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated June 28, 2010, executed by
REGINA TENNER and WENDELL TENNER, JR. conveying certain real property
therein described to DAVID W. KIOUS, as Trustee, for Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Guaranty
Trust Company, its successors and assigns., Original Beneficiary, to
secure the indebtedness therein described, as same appears of record in
the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi filed
and recorded June 30, 2010, in Deed Book 272, Page 736; and
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated June 28, 2010, executed by
REGINA TENNER and WENDELL TENNER, JR. conveying certain real property
therein described to DAVID W. KIOUS, as Trustee, for Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Guaranty
Trust Company, its successors and assigns., Original Beneficiary, to
secure the indebtedness therein described, as same appears of record in
the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi filed
and recorded June 30, 2010, in Deed Book 272, Page 736; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred
and assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of
Brackenridge Mortgage Trust; and
and assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of
Brackenridge Mortgage Trust; and
WHEREAS, Rubin Lublin, LLC has been appointed as Substitute Trustee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the
undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent,
by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said
Substitute Trustee shall, on July 24, 2025 within the lawful hours of
sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the north front door of the
Courthouse proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best
bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described
property situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to wit:
undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent,
by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said
Substitute Trustee shall, on July 24, 2025 within the lawful hours of
sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the north front door of the
Courthouse proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best
bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described
property situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to wit:
LOTS 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, AND 12 OF BLOCK 26 OF THE ORIGINAL SURVEY OF THE
TOWN OF ROXIE, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, EXCEPT THAT PART OF LOTS 9
AND 12 LYING EAST OF OLD HIGHWAY 84 BEING THE SAME LANDS CONVEYED TO
LEWIS WALKER WILKINSON, JR., BY SARA WILKINSON HADSKEY AS EVIDENCED IN
THE RECORDS OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK IN DEED BOOK F-5, PAGE
303. ALSO BEING THE SAME LANDS CONVEYED TO LEWIS WALKER WILKINSON, JR.,
BY LEWIS WALKER WILKINSON, SR., AS EVIDENCED IN THE LAND RECORDS IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN DEED
BOOK F-5, PAGE 305.
TOWN OF ROXIE, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, EXCEPT THAT PART OF LOTS 9
AND 12 LYING EAST OF OLD HIGHWAY 84 BEING THE SAME LANDS CONVEYED TO
LEWIS WALKER WILKINSON, JR., BY SARA WILKINSON HADSKEY AS EVIDENCED IN
THE RECORDS OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK IN DEED BOOK F-5, PAGE
303. ALSO BEING THE SAME LANDS CONVEYED TO LEWIS WALKER WILKINSON, JR.,
BY LEWIS WALKER WILKINSON, SR., AS EVIDENCED IN THE LAND RECORDS IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN DEED
BOOK F-5, PAGE 305.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be
85 FLORIDA STREET EXT, ROXIE, MS 39661. In the event of any discrepancy
between this street address and the legal description of the property,
the legal description shall control.
85 FLORIDA STREET EXT, ROXIE, MS 39661. 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.
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Rubin Lublin, LLC
3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
rlselaw.com/property-listing
Tel: (877) 813-0992
Fax: (470) 508-9401
PUBLISH: 06/26/2025, 07/03/2025, 07/10/2025, 07/17/2025
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF
FRANKLIN
FRANKLIN
WHEREAS, on the 4th day of September, 2020, James Marshall Woods and
Kacie Deanne Woods, husband and wife, executed and delivered a certain
Deed of Trust unto First American Title, Trustee for Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Neighbors Bank, Beneficiary,
to secure an indebtedness therein described, which Deed of Trust is
recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County,
Mississippi in Book 331 at Page 586 Instrument# 69863; and
Kacie Deanne Woods, husband and wife, executed and delivered a certain
Deed of Trust unto First American Title, Trustee for Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Neighbors Bank, Beneficiary,
to secure an indebtedness therein described, which Deed of Trust is
recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County,
Mississippi in Book 331 at Page 586 Instrument# 69863; and
WHEREAS, on the 18th day of February, 2025, Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), as beneficiary, as nominee for
Neighbors Bank, assigned said Deed of Trust unto PennyMac Loan Services,
LLC, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery
Clerk in DOT Book 2025 at Page 1736 Instrument# 78118; and
Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), as beneficiary, as nominee for
Neighbors Bank, assigned said Deed of Trust unto PennyMac Loan Services,
LLC, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery
Clerk in DOT Book 2025 at Page 1736 Instrument# 78118; and
WHEREAS, on the 3rd day of April, 2025 the Holder of said Deed of Trust
substituted and appointed Dean Morris, LLC as Substitute Trustee by
instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in
Book 2025 at Page 2670 Instrument# 78353; and
substituted and appointed Dean Morris, LLC as Substitute Trustee by
instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in
Book 2025 at Page 2670 Instrument# 78353; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the payments of the indebtedness
secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust,
having requested the undersigned so to do, on the 24th day of July,
2025, I will during the lawful hours of between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m., at public outcry, offer for sale and will sell, at the front door
on the north 36 Main Street side of the courthouse at Meadville,
Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder, the following described
land and property situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to-wit:
secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust,
having requested the undersigned so to do, on the 24th day of July,
2025, I will during the lawful hours of between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m., at public outcry, offer for sale and will sell, at the front door
on the north 36 Main Street side of the courthouse at Meadville,
Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder, the following described
land and property situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to-wit:
The westernmost acre of land out of the lands of Mrs. Marie Varner,
which she obtained from Richard G. King and Marion King, all in Sections
32 and 45, Township 7 North, Range 1 East, which said acre of land is
more particularly described as:
which she obtained from Richard G. King and Marion King, all in Sections
32 and 45, Township 7 North, Range 1 East, which said acre of land is
more particularly described as:
Commence at the intersection of the centerline of U.S. Highway 84 and
the Adams-Franklin County line and proceed easterly with said centerline
for a distance of 591.5 feet; thence South 13 degrees West 85.0 feet to
the south right-of-way line of U. S. Highway 84; thence North 86 degrees
27' East along said right of way line for a distance of 107.0 feet, more
or less; thence continue along said right of way line easterly for 100
feet; thence South 13 degrees West to the north right of way line of the
Mississippi Central Railroad; thence with said right-of-way line North
78 degrees 30' West to a net wire fence which is the westerly line of
land sold by Richard G. King and Marion King to Mrs. Marie Varner on the
23rd day of May, 1966; thence North 13 degrees East 204 feet along
netwire fence to the south right of way line of the U.S. Highway 84.
the Adams-Franklin County line and proceed easterly with said centerline
for a distance of 591.5 feet; thence South 13 degrees West 85.0 feet to
the south right-of-way line of U. S. Highway 84; thence North 86 degrees
27' East along said right of way line for a distance of 107.0 feet, more
or less; thence continue along said right of way line easterly for 100
feet; thence South 13 degrees West to the north right of way line of the
Mississippi Central Railroad; thence with said right-of-way line North
78 degrees 30' West to a net wire fence which is the westerly line of
land sold by Richard G. King and Marion King to Mrs. Marie Varner on the
23rd day of May, 1966; thence North 13 degrees East 204 feet along
netwire fence to the south right of way line of the U.S. Highway 84.
Being part of the property conveyed to the grantor herein by Richard G.
King and Marion King by deed dated May 23, 1966, recorded in Deed Book
D-6, Page 548-550 of the records in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of
Franklin County, Mississippi.
King and Marion King by deed dated May 23, 1966, recorded in Deed Book
D-6, Page 548-550 of the records in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of
Franklin County, Mississippi.
Being the same land conveyed by Marie Varner to Sammy Wood and Mrs.
Peggy Wood by deed dated the 3rd day of February, 1969, and of record in
the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi in Land
Deed Book K-6 at Page 433-434.
Peggy Wood by deed dated the 3rd day of February, 1969, and of record in
the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi in Land
Deed Book K-6 at Page 433-434.
Being all and the same land conveyed by Sammy Wood and Peggy Wood to
Kenneth R. Johnson and Rhonda G. Johnson, by deed dated October 21,
2003, recorded November 10, 2003 in Land Deed Book C-11 at page 530 in
the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi.
Kenneth R. Johnson and Rhonda G. Johnson, by deed dated October 21,
2003, recorded November 10, 2003 in Land Deed Book C-11 at page 530 in
the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi.
Being all and the same land conveyed by Kenneth R. Johnson and Rhonda G.
Johnson to Casey G. Lott and Lindsey J. Lott by Warranty Deed dated and
recorded November 21, 2008. in Deed Book A-12, at page 69, of the
records in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County,
Mississippi.
Johnson to Casey G. Lott and Lindsey J. Lott by Warranty Deed dated and
recorded November 21, 2008. in Deed Book A-12, at page 69, of the
records in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County,
Mississippi.
I will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this 24th day of June 2025.
Dean Morris, LLC
Substitute Trustee
855 S Pear Orchard Rd., Ste. 404, Bldg. 400
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(318) 330-9020
jeh/F25-0188
PUBLISH: July 3, July 10 & July 17, 2025
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