Public Notices 08-10-23

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

MARTHA BANKSTON SHERSHIN AND MARTHA GEORGETTE SHERSHIN, PETITIONERS

V.

HOUSTON PHILLIPS, WILLIAM PHILLIPS, MARGARET PHILLIPS, FRANKLIN

PHILLIPS, FRAZIER PHILLIPS, FLOYD PHILLIPS, JR., BERNEICE PHILLIPS

WALLEY JO ANN PHILLIPS BROWN, CLAIBORNE PHILLIPS, CASSIE MAE ATKINSON,

KATIE LEE SAUL, GRACE BLACKLEDGE, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF W.O. PHILLIPS AND

ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED DEFENDANTS AND ANYONE CLAIMING INTEREST IN THE

N 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, WAYNE

COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, RESPONDENTS

CAUSE NO.:_2023-152

RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF WAYNE

TO: Houston Phillips, William Phillips, Margaret Philips, Franklin

Phillips, Frazier Phillips, Floyd Phillips, Jr., Bernice Phillips

Walley, Jo Ann Phillips Brown, Claiborne Phillips, Cassie Mae Atkinson,

Katie Lee Saul, Grace Blackledge, the unknown heirs of W.O. Phillips and

any of the aforementioned defendants and anyone claiming interest in the

N 1/2 of NW 1/4 of Section 31, Township 8 North, Range 9 West, Wayne

County, Mississippi

Or wherever Defendant can be found.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT

THIS PETITION WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU

MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.

You are summoned to appear and defend against said Complaint or Petition

at 9:00 AM on the 30th day of August, 2023, in the Wayne County Chancery

Courtroom located at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, Mississippi, and in

case of your failure to appear and demand a judgment will be entered

against you for the things demanded in the Complaint or Summons.

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 said Court, this the 24th day of July,

2023.

HON. GEARY JACKSON

CHANCERY CLERK OF WAYNE COUNTY

609 AZALEA DRIVE

WAYNESBORO, MS 39367

BY: Angi Jabri

DEPUTY CLERK

Publish: July 27, Aug. 3 & Aug. 10, 2023

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JO ANN SHAW BARBER, DECEASED

CAUSE NO. 2023-00084

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 24, 2023, Letters of Administration

were issued by the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi, to

Reginald P. Harrion, Administrator of the Estate of Jo Ann Shaw Barber,

Deceased. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims,

matured or not, against this Estate are required to file the same with

the Clerk of the Court within ninety (90) days following the date of the

first publication of this Notice, otherwise their claims will be forever

barred.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Reginald P. Harrion

Reginald P. Harrion, Administrator

Date: July 28, 2023

Prepared by:

Reginald P. Harrion, Bar #101053

THE HARRION LAW FIRM, PLLC

834 Newland Street

Jackson, MS 39211-4548

Telephone: 601-919-7575

Facsimile: 866-774-5290

Publish: Aug. 3, Aug. 10 & Aug. 17, 2023

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

DANIEL E. JONES, PLAINTIFF

VERSUS

SHANNON M. MAY, DEFENDANT

NO. 2021-70

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

TO: SHANNON H. MAY, WHEREVER MAY BE FOUND

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT

You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by DANIEL

E. JONES, Plaintiff, seeking a Divorce. There are no other Defendants

in this action.

You are required to mail or hand deliver a written response to the

Amended Complaint for Divorce filed against you in this action to

KATHRYN D. CLAY, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 705

Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367.

YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MALED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS

AFTER THE 3RD DAY OF AUGUST, 2023, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST

PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR

DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE

RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT.

You must also filed 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 26th day July,

2023.

GEARY JACKSON

CHANCERY CLERK

By: Angi Jabri,

Deputy Clerk

Publish: Aug. 3, Aug. 10 & Aug. 17, 2023

WAYNE COUNTY CLAIMS SUMMARY:

FOR PERIOD ENDING JULY 31, 2023

001- 100 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 31,241.79

001- 101 CHANCERY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT 12,611.97

001- 102 CIRCUIT CLERK'S DEPARTMENT 15,762.27

001- 104 GEARY JACKSON EMPLOYEES 12,330.26

001- 105 TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR'S DEPT 33,391.63

001- 121 FINANCIAL ADMN/COMPTROLLER 5,508.60

001- 122 PURCHASING ADMINISTRATION 4,698.31

001- 123 INVENTORY ADMINISTRATION 414.01

001- 124 RECEIVING ADMINISTRATION 373.89

001- 151 MAINTENANCE/BUILDING GROUNDS 97,071.13

001- 154 VETERAN SERVICE OFFICE 1,286.44

001- 161 CIRCUIT COURT 4,243.76

001- 162 COUNTY COURT 7,069.60

001- 163 JUVENILE COURT 5,816.13

001- 165 LUNACY COURT 2,903.18

001- 166 JUSTICE COURT 53,278.61

001- 167 CORONER 8,088.13

001- 168 DISTRICT ATTORNEY 610.72

001- 170 PUBLIC DEFENDER 11,098.32

001- 180 ELECTIONS 6,585.36

001- 200 SHERIFF 216,144.22

001- 224 YOUTH DETENTION 10,518.03

001- 262 CONSTABLES 9,428.80

001- 420 PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTH 4,614.17

001- 450 WELFARE ADMINISTRATION 15,604.51

001- 160 CHANCERY COURT 11,023.01

001- 400 PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION 8,333.33

001- 631 COUNTY EXTENSION 743.55

001- 675 ADVERTISING COUNTY RESOURCES 2,225.00

015- 190 COUNTY ESCROW 7,785.44

096- 153 REAPPRAISAL/MAPPING 10,066.67

097- 265 EMERGENCY 911 63,284.37

104- 502 LAW LIBRARY 1,518.22

106- 250 VOL FIRE LOCAL ADVALOREM 11,413.51

150- 300 ROAD & BRIDGES 66,749.12

151- 301 DISTRICT 1 ROAD & BRIDGES 87,091.23

152- 302 DISTRICT 2 ROAD & BRIDGES 52,878.89

153- 303 DISTRICT 3 ROAD & BRIDGES 63,293.32

154- 304 DISTRICT 4 ROAD & BRIDGES 49,800.82

155- 305 DISTRICT 5 ROAD & BRIDGES 50,512.29

190- 202 INMATE CANTEEN COMMISSIONS 244.94

302- 678 INDUSTRIAL PARK 252.18

303- 172 JUSTICE COURT COMPLEX 249,312.44

305- 302 DISTRICT 2 ROAD & BRIDGES 39,108.54

305- 303 DISTRICT 3 ROAD & BRIDGES 604,755.55

305- 304 DISTRICT 4 ROAD & BRIDGES 72,616.21

305- 305 DISTRICT 5 ROAD & BRIDGES 6,653.85

355- 250 VOL FIRE LOCAL ADVALOREM 1,517.52

400- 340 SANITATION & WASTE REMOVAL 276,191.43

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: Aug. 10, 2023

ABANDONED VEHICLE

2005 Trailblazer VIN:KNMAT2MT8GP651227 to sold at Jason's Wrecker

Service, 215 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS 39367 on Aug. 31, 2023 at 9:00

a.m.

Publish: Aug. 10, 17 & 24, 2023

ABANDONED VEHICLE

2016 Nissan Rogue VIN: 1GNDS13952253917 to sold at Jason's Wrecker

Service, 215 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS 39367 on Aug. 31, 2023 at 9:00

a.m.

Publish: Aug. 10, 17 & 24, 2023

ABANDONED VEHICLE

2007 Honda Civic Vin JHMFA36297S006426 to be sold at Jason's

Wrecker Service, 215 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS 39367 on Sept. 01, 2023

at 9 a.m.

Publish: Aug. 10, 17 & 24, 2023

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA A. DOUGLAS, DECEASED

ALLEN DOUGLAS, PETITIONER

CAUSE NO: 2023-136

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA A. DOUGLAS

Letters Testamentary having been granted on the August 01, 2023, by the

Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned, Allen

Douglas, of the Estate of BARBARA A. DOUGLAS, 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 3rd day of August 3, 2023.

/s/ ALLEN DOUGLAS

ALLEN DOUGLAS

Publish: Aug. 10, 17 & 24, 2023

BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI

RE: PETITION OF PRIDE ENERGY CO. FOR EXTENSION OF INACTIVE WELL STATUS

UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR WELLS LOCATED IN DIAMOND FIELD, WAYNE

COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

DOCKET NO. 339-2023-D

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: ALL OWNERS AND PERSONS INTERESTED IN DIAMOND FIELD, WAYNE COUNTY,

MISSISSIPPI

TAKE NOTICE that Pride Energy Co. has filed a Petition with the

Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board requesting that the Board grant an

extension of the inactive well status under Rule 28 (2) (a) for all

applicable wells in Diamond Field including the following Wells located

in Diamond Field, in Wayne County, Mississippi:

Well Name & No., API No. & Location

WEAVER 1

23-153-00671-00

Sec. 1-T9N-R7W

Wayne County, MS

WEAVER B-1

23-153-20065-00

Sec. 1-T9N-R7W

Wayne County, MS

WEAVER C-1

23-153-20097-00

Sec. 1-T9N-R7W

Wayne County, MS

LAND ET AL 1-A

23-153-20421-00

Sec. 1-T9N-R7W

Wayne County, MS

TAKE NOTICE that said matter will be heard at the regular September 2023

meeting to be held at 9:00 o'clock a.m. on September 20, 2023 in

Suite E, 500 Greymont Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi 39202 at which time

and place all interested parties may appear and contest said matter.

If you intend to contest the docket or request a continuance, you must

notify the Board and Petitioner's representative of your intention in

writing not later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2023

[seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for said hearing].

Failure to so notify the Board and Petitioner shall be a waiver of your

right to contest or request a continuance.

You are advised that the Board may adopt orders concerning a petition

which may differ from the relief requested by Petitioner, and the Board

will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in

accordance with the evidence presented.

This the 4th day of August, 2023.

STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI

BY: Jesse S. New

Jesse S. New

State Oil and Gas Board Supervisor

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER:

W. Eric West (MS Bar No. 7116)

McDavid, Noblin & West PLLC

248 East Capitol Street, Suite 840

Jackson, Mississippi 39201

Telephone No.: (601) 948-3305

Email: ewest@mnwlaw.com

Publish: August 10, 2023

BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI

RE: PETITION OF FORMENTERA OPERATIONS LLC FOR AN EXTENSION OF INACTIVE

WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR WELLS LOCATED IN THE WEST YELLOW

CREEK FIELD IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

DOCKET NO. 338-2023-D

PUBLIC NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE that Formentera Operations LLC ("Petitioner") has filed a

Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board under the above

docket requesting an extension of the inactive well classification under

Statewide Rule 28 for the following wells in the West Yellow Creek Field

in Wayne County, Mississippi:

Well Name: J A West #2

API No.: 23-15300698

Well Name: James T. West 18-5H #2

API No.: 23-15320616

and for other relief as set forth in the Petition. The Petition in this

matter is on file in the records in the office of the Mississippi State

Oil and Gas Board and may there be examined.

The Petition will be heard by said Board at 9:00 a.m. on the 20th day of

September, 2023, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi

39202, at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.

If you intend to contest the Docket or request a continuance you must

notify the Board and the Petitioner's representative of your intention

in writing not later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2023, which

is seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing.

Failure to so notify the Board and the Petitioner's representative shall

be a waiver of your right to contest or request a continuance.

You are advised the Board may adopt an order concerning a Petition which

may differ from the relief requested by the Petitioner and the Board

will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in

accordance with the evidence presented.

DATED this the 7th day of August, 2023.

MISSISSIPPI STATE OIL & GAS BOARD

By: /s/ Jesse S. New

Jesse S. New

Executive Director

PETITIONER'S COUNSEL:

William F. Blair

BLAIR, BONDURANT & PATTERSON, P.A.

Post Office Box 321423

Jackson, MS 39232

(601) 992-4477

bill@bbfirm.com

Publish: Aug. 10, 2023

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 69-27-31, Mississippi Code 1972

Annotated, an election will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023 to

elect three (3) commissioners for the Wayne County Soil and Water

Conservation District from beats 3, 4, and 5.

VOTING PLACE - TIME - LOCATION

Beat #: 1

Place: Buckatunna Building From 9:00 A.M. To 3:00 P.M.

Location: 874 Hwy. 45 South, Buckatunna, MS 39322

Beat #: 2

Place: Wayne County Barn From 9:00 A.M. To 3:00 P.M.

Location: 775 Winchester Cross Road, Waynesboro, MS 39367

Beat #: 3

Place: NRCS Office From 9:00 A.M. To 3:00 P.M.

Location: 1023 -B Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367

Beat #: 4

Place: Ramey's Feed Store From 9:00 A.M. To 3:00 P.M.

Location: Shubuta Road, Waynesboro, MS 39367

Beat #: 5

Place: Clara Grocery and Grill From 9:00 A.M. To 3:00 P.M.

Location: Hwy. 63 South, Clara, MS 39324

Signed by Authority of the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation

Commission as recorded in its minutes of September 16, 2021.

David N. Ivy

Executive Director, MSWCC

Publish: Aug. 10, Aug. 17 & Aug. 24, 2023

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN JOSEPH WALKER, Deceased

JELITA WALKER, PETITIONER

CAUSE NO.: 2023-163

RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

TO: The known and unknown Heirs-at-Law under the provisions of Sections

91-1-27 and 29 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as Annotated and

Amended, of STEPHEN JOSEPH WALKER, Deceased, and any other person or

party claiming any legal or equitable interest in and to the Estate of

STEPHEN JOSEPH WALKER, Deceased.

You have been made a Respondent to the Petition to Determine

Heirs-at-Law and Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of STEPHEN JOSEPH WALKER,

filed in this Court by Jelita Walker on July 21, 2023.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND COMMANDED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR BEFORE THE

CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AT THE WAYNE COUNTY

CHANCERY COURTHOUSE IN WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, ON THE 2ND DAY OF

OCTOBER, 2023, AT 1:30 P.M. TO RESPOND TO SAID PETITION AND SHOW CAUSE

WHY THE RELIEF SOUGHT AND PRAYED FOR IN THE PETITION TO DETERMINE

HEIRS-AT-LAW AND WRONGFUL DEATH BENEFICIARIES OF STEPHEN JOSEPH WALKER,

SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND DEFEND,

A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE

COMPLAINT OR 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 SEAL OF SAID COURT this the 7th day of August,

2023.

Wayne County Chancery Clerk

BY: Angi Jabri, D.C.

Issued at the Request of:

William W. Morrison (MSB #106375)

BRYAN NELSON P.A.

Post Office Drawer 18109

Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39404-8109

Telephone: (601)261-4100

Email: wmorrison@bnlawfirm.com

Attorney for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Publish: August 10, August 17 & August 24, 2023

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN JOSEPH WALKER, Deceased

JELITA WALKER, PETITIONER

CAUSE NO.: 2023-163

RULE 4 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (30 DAY)

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

TO: The known and unknown Wrongful Death Beneficiaries under the

provisions of Section 11-7-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as

Annotated and Amended, of STEPHEN JOSEPH WALKER, Deceased, and any other

person or party claiming to be a wrongful death beneficiary of STEPHEN

JOSEPH WALKER, Deceased.

You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by

Jelita Walker, Petitioner, seeking a determination of the Wrongful Death

Beneficiaries of STEPHEN JOSEPH WALKER, Deceased. Respondents other

than you in this action are none.

You are required to mail or hand-deliver a copy of a written response to

the Petition to Determine Heirs-at-Law and Wrongful Death Beneficiaries

of STEPHEN JOSEPH WALKER to William W. Morrison, attorney for Interested

Party, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company whose mailing

address is Bryan Nelson, P.O. Drawer 18109, Hattiesburg, MS 39404-8109,

and whose street address is 109 Fairfield Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.

Your response must be mailed or delivered within thirty (30) days from

the date of the first publication of this summons. If your response is

not mailed or delivered, a judgment by default will be entered against

you for the money or other things demanded in the Petition.

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 SEAL OF SAID COURT this the ___ day of August,

2023.

Wayne County Chancery Clerk

BY: Angi Jabri, D.C.

Issued at the Request of:

William W. Morrison (MSB #106375)

BRYAN NELSON P.A.

Post Office Drawer 18109

Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39404-8109

Telephone: (601)261-4100

Email: wmorrison@bnlawfirm.com

Attorney for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Publish: August 10, August 17 & August 24, 2023