Public Notices 05-25-23
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF
Wayne
WHEREAS, on the 8th day of November, 2017, Christopher Clark and Wife,
Naomi J Clark, as tenants by the entirety with full right of
survivorship and not as tenants in common, executed and delivered a
certain Deed of Trust unto Timios, Inc., Trustee for Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Nations Lending Corporation,
Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness therein described, which Deed of
Trust is recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
Mississippi in Instrument# 201703950; and
WHEREAS, on the 3rd day of March, 2022, Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), as beneficiary, as nominee for
Nations Lending Corporation, assigned said Deed of Trust unto Nations
Lending Corporation, by instrument recorded in the office of the
aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Instrument# 202200623; and
WHEREAS, on the 31st day of August, 2022 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 Instrument# 202202801; 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 1st day of June, 2023,
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 steps of Wayne
County Courthouse, 609 Azalea Drive at Waynesboro, Mississippi, for cash
to the highest bidder, the following described land and property
situated in Wayne County, Mississippi, to-wit:
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AND SITUATED IN WAYNE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO-WIT:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE1/4 OF SW1/4 OF SECTION 7,
TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE A WEST IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; THENCE RUN
NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID FORTY FOR 1110.0 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF THE VIVIAN PITTS STEVENS PROPERTY, BEING THE POINT OF
BEGINNING OF THE LAND TO BE DESCRIBED; THENCE RUN SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST
LINE FOR 540.0 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST FOR 525 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE
CENTER LINE OF THE WILLIE MAE PITTS ROAD; THENCE RUN IN A NORTHWESTERLY
DIRECTION ALONG THE MEANDERING OF THE CENTER LINE OF SAID ROAD FOR 600
FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID VIVIAN PITTS STEVENS
PROPERTY; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE FOR 290 FEET, MORE OR
LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 5.0 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
LAND BEING SITUATED IN THE SE1/4 OF SW1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 6
NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CHRISTOPHER CLARK AND WIFE, NAOMI J.
CLARK, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY WITH FULL RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP AND
NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON BY DEED FROM NAOMI J. CLARK, F/K/A NAOMI J.
TILLMAN RECORDED 04/06/2015 IN INSTRUMENT 201500989, IN THE OFFICE OF
THE CHANCERY CLERK OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
ALSO ENCUMBERING THE FOLLOWING MANUFACTURED HOME: 2011 Deer Valley Model
4078, 152 x 76, Serial No. DVAL11104290ABDV8015B
I will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this 5th day of May, 2023.
Dean Morris, LLC
Substitute Trustee
855 S Pear Orchard Rd., Ste. 404, Bldg. 400
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(318) 330-9020
adp/F22-0560
PUBLISH: 5-11-2023 / 5-18-2023 / 5-25-2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
TAMMIE WILSON aka TAMMY WILSON, PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
M & M RENTALS PROPERTIES, LLC dba
M & M RENTALS and heirs at law of JOE H. COOLEY, DEFENDANTS
CAUSE NO. 2023-52
SUMMONS
BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: Heirs at Law of Joe H. Cooley (last known address)
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT(S)
THE COMPLAINT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU
MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO MAIL OR HAND DELIVER A COPY OF A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO
THE COMPLAINT TO JERRY D. SHARP, PLLC, 3217 AUDUBON DRIVE, LAUREL, MS
39440, ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF(S). YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR
DELIVERED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY OF THIS
SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT OR A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST
YOU FOR THE MONEY OR OTHER THINGS DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT.
YOU MUST ALSO FILE THE ORIGINAL OF YOUR RESPONSE WITH THE CLERK OF THIS
COURT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AFTERWARD.
ISSUED UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT, THIS THE 4th DAY OF
MAY, 2023.
GEARY JACKSON
Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
Mississippi
(Seal)
BY /s/ Brenda Mills D.C.
JERRY D. SHARP, ESQUIRE, MSB # 1013884
Jerry D. Sharp, PLLC
3217 Audubon Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
Telephone 601-425-3000
Facsimile 601-425-3311
mailto:jerrys@jerrysharplawfirm.com
John 3:16
Publication Dates: May 18, 25 & June 01, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. PALMER, DECEASED
REGINALD A. PALMER, EXECUTOR
NO. 2023-94
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. PALMER
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 8th day of May, 2023, by
the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned,
REGINALD A. PALMER, Executor of the Estate of Mary C. Palmer, 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 8th day of May, 2023.
/s/ Reginald A. Palmer
REGINALD A. PALMER, Executor
Publish: May 18, 25 & June 01, 2023
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2015 FORD FUSION VIN:3FA6P0H72FR261118 to be sold July 01, 2023 at 9:00
a.m., Stacey's Wrecker Service LLC, 919 Wayne St., Waynesboro, Ms.
39367. Tel: 601-735-2008.
Publish: May 18, 25 & June 01, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF FREDERICK SUMRALL, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS NEXT FRIEND AND
CUSTODIAN OF GTR, A MINOR, AND CHARLOTTE SUMRALL, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS
NEXT FRIEND AND CUSTODIAN OF GTR, A MINOR, PETITIONERS
VERSUS
GABRIELLE RANKIN, NATURAL MOTHER OF GTR, A MINOR, AND UNKNOWN NATURAL
FATHER(S) OF GTR, A MINOR, RESPONDENTS
CAUSE NO.: 2022-209
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
To: GABRIELLE RANKIN, NATURAL MOTHER OF GTR (WHEREVER SHE MAY BE FOUND)
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT(S)
You have been made a Respondent in the Petition filed in this Court by
the Petitioners seeking termination of parental rights.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition for
Termination of Parental Rights regarding the minor child GTR born to
Gabrielle Rankin in July, 2022, at 9:30 o'clock A.M. on the 21st day
of June, 2023, in the courtroom of the Wayne County Chancery Courthouse
at Waynesboro, 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 petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 15th day of May,
2023.
GEARY JACKSON
Wayne County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk
LAVERNE EVERETT
By: Deputy Clerk
PUBLISH: MAY 25 & JUNE 01 & 08, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WAYNE COUNTY, MS
will receive bids for the purchase of the following:
LEASE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW 16,000 LB MINIMUM EXCAVATOR, CAB AND AIR
CONDITION WITH 48" DIGGIGN BUCKET, AND A 36" GENERAL PURPOSE BUCKET, AND
12 x 24 HYDRAULIC THUMB ATTACHMENT FOR DISTRICT ONE.
Competitive sealed bids will be received up to June 22, 2023 at 10:00
a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Office. The physical address to the
Board of Supervisors is 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS, 39367
Contact the Board of Supervisors for bid specifications at (601)
735-6242 or email at purchasing@waynecountyms.gov.
The lowest and best bid received will be accepted, subject to the
provisions of Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code of 1972, annotated as
amended, and the Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids
received.
*** DELIVERY TIME SHALL BE WITHIN 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE ORDER SO
ORDERED, this the 18th day of May 2023.
Holley Lewis,
Purchase Clerk,
Wayne County Board of Supervisors
Publish: May 25 and June 1, 2023
WAYNE COUNTY CLAIMS SUMMARY:
FOR PERIOD ENDING April 30, 2023
001- 100 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 34,474.64
001- 101 CHANCERY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT 12,025.59
001- 102 CIRCUIT CLERK'S DEPARTMENT 16,989.26
001- 104 GEARY JACKSON EMPLOYEES 14,714.54
001- 105 TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR'S DEPT 33,394.45
001- 121 FINANCIAL ADMN/COMPTROLLER 5,533.53
001- 122 PURCHASING ADMINISTRATION 4,726.79
001- 123 INVENTORY ADMINISTRATION 417.35
001- 124 RECEIVING ADMINISTRATION 554.37
001- 151 MAINTENANCE/BUILDING GROUNDS 53,433.82
001- 154 VETERAN SERVICE OFFICE 1,428.44
001- 161 CIRCUIT COURT 7,832.15
001- 162 COUNTY COURT 7,084.60
001- 163 JUVENILE COURT 5,857.31
001-165 LUNACY COURT 2,437.65
001- 166 JUSTICE COURT 31,664.58
001- 167 CORONER 8,746.19
001- 168 DISTRICT ATTORNEY 211.71
001- 170 PUBLIC DEFENDER 11,170.82
001- 180 ELECTIONS 6,868.48
001- 200 SHERIFF 199,889.64
001- 224 YOUTH DETENTION 11,455.97
001- 262 CONSTABLES 7,371.11
001- 420 PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTH 4,648.43
001- 450 WELFARE ADMINISTRATION 18,396.52
001- 160 CHANCERY COURT 9,346.69
001- 400 PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION 8,333.33
001- 631 COUNTY EXTENSION 2,862.57
001- 675 ADVERTISING COUNTY RESOURCES 1,250
015- 190 COUNTY ESCROW 9,036.99
096- 153 REAPPRASIAL/MAPPING 10,066.67
097- 265 EMERGENCY 911 72,910.58
104- 502 LAW LIBRARY 357.22
106- 250 VOL FIRE LOCAL ADVALOREM 48,701.79
150- 300 ROAD & BRIDGES 100,310.74
151- 301 DISTRICT 1 ROAD & BRIDGES 66,811.88
152- 302 DISTRICT 2 ROAD & BRIDGES 126,167
153- 303 DISTRICT 3 ROAD & BRIDGES 115,408.48
154- 304 DISTRICT 4 ROAD & BRIDGES 40,351.17
155- 305 DISTRICT 5 ROAD & BRIDGES 65,361.28
302- 678 INDUSTRIAL PARK 261.59
303- 172 JUSTICE COURT COMPLEX 512,919.41
305- 302 DISTRICT 2 ROAD & BRIDGES 55,959.45
305- 303 DISTRICT 5 ROAD & BRIDGES 18,990
400- 340 SANITATION & WASTE REMOVAL 86,023.76
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1,871,168.84
THIS IS A SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES LISTING THE TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS BY
EACH DEPARTMENT.
A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL EXPENDITURES REPRESENTING THESE TOTALS IS
RECORDED IN THE SUPERVISORS DOCKET AND IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN
THE CHANCERY CLERK'S OFFICE DURING REGULAR HOURS.
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Publish: Ma7 25, 2023
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2018, Shannon D. Cooley and wife, Melissa A.
Cooley, executed a Land Deed of Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the
benefit of First State Bank, which Deed of Trust was recorded April 16,
2018, in the Land Deed of Trust Records as Instrument 201801161 in the
Chancery Clerk's Office of Wayne County, Mississippi,
WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by said Deed of Trust and the legal holder of the note secured
by said Deed of Trust has requested the undersigned to sell said
property for the purpose of satisfying the indebtedness and cost of
sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the undersigned Trustee
will, on the 16th day of June, 2023, offer for sale at public outcry and
sell during the legal hours of sale, being between the hours of 11:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Main Front door of the Wayne County Courthouse
in the City of Waynesboro, Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder,
the following described property situated in Wayne County, Mississippi,
to-wit:
A parcel of land in the SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 and SW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section
17, Township 7 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, more
particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at a
point on the forty line 231 feet East of the Southwest corner of the SW
1/4 of NE 1/4 of said Section 17 for the Point of Beginning; thence
continue East along the forty line for a distance of 672 feet; thence
run North for a distance of 810 feet; thence run West for a distance of
510 feet, more or less, to the Southerly right-of-way of U. S. Highway
#63; thence run in a Southwesterly direction along the Southerly
right-of-way line of U. S. Highway #63 for a distance of 672 feet, more
or less, to the Northeast corner of the property conveyed by M. J. Bunch
and wife, Edith Bunch to Robert D. Cooley and wife, Mildred B. Cooley,
dated May 22, 1987; thence run in a Southeasterly direction along a
fence and the property line of Robert D. Cooley and wife, Mildred B.
Cooley, for a distance of 155 feet, more or less, to the West forty line
of the SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of said Section 17; thence run South along said
forty line for a distance of 74 feet; thence run Northeasterly along a
pond dam for a distance of 220 feet; thence run South for a distance of
211 feet, more or less, to the South forty line of the SW 1/4 of NE 1/4
and the Point of Beginning, containing 10 acres, more or less.
together with all and singular the improvements situated thereon and
hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging.
Title to said property is presumed to be good but I will convey only
such title as is vested in me as Trustee.
The aforesaid property will be sold and conveyed without covenants of
representation or warranty, and subject to taxes, if any, which may be
outstanding.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE this the 22nd day of May, 2023.
/s/ JOHN R. GUNN, Trustee
JOHN R. GUNN - MSB # 5069
ATTORNEY AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 1154
WAYNESBORO, MS 39367
(601) 735-3440
POSTED: May 22, 2023
PUBLISHED: May 25, June 1, 8, & 15, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit
Board will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
in the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, 515 Amite
Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201.
Consideration will be given to the following surface mining bond release
application(s):
Dunn Roadbuilders LLC, A1741,
Permit No. P09-028, Wayne County, Mississippi
The applicant seeks the release of 90% of the performance bond posted to
cover the reclamation of 14 acres of surface mined land located in
Section 23, Township 9N, Range 6W, Wayne County, Mississippi
Dunn Roadbuilders LLC, A1781,
Permit No. P10-033, Wayne County, Mississippi
The applicants seeks the release of 90% of the performance bond posted
to cover the reclamation of 16.5 acres of surface mined land located in
Section 17, Township 9N, Range 5W, Wayne County, Mississippi
All comments must be received by the Office of Geology no later than
June 22, 2023, in order to forward a copy of the comments to the
operator and to incorporate the comments into the hearing records as
required by law.
For further information, write the Mississippi Department of
Environmental Quality, Office of Geology, P.O. Box 2279, Jackson,
Mississippi 39225, or call (601) 961-5527.
James Matheny,
Division Director,
Mining and Reclamation Division
Publish: May 25, June 1 & June 8, 2023
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