Public Notices 11-09-23
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
VARDIE WOODROW REYNOLDS, PLAINTIFF
VS
ALICE MARIE REYNOLDS, DEFENDANT
NO. 2023-218
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: ALICE MARIE REYNOLDS, whose residence is 339 Little Otter Road,
Gassaway, West Virginia 26624.
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Vardie
Woodrow Reynolds, Plaintiff, seeking a divorce. Defendants other than
you in this action are none.
You are required to mail or hand deliver a written response to the
Complaint filed against you in this action to Charles M. Leggett,
Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is Post Office Box 384 Waynesboro,
Mississippi 39367.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVIERD NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS
(30) AFTER THE 26th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2023, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR
DELIVERED, A JUDGEMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE
RELIEF 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 18th day of
October, 2023.
Publish: Oct. 26, Nov. 02, & 09, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KRISTIE SUZZANNE BARNETT, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2023-204
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 23rd day of
October, 2023, and issued on October 23, 2023, by the Chancery Court of
Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned, Gerald Thomas Barnett,
II, Administrator of the Estate of Kristie Suzzanne Barnett, deceased,
notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against 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 24th day of October, 2023.
/s/Gerald Thomas Barnett, II
Gerald Thomas Barnett, II, Administrator of the
Estate of Kristie Suzzanne Barnett, deceased
Curtis L. Bates
Law Office of Curtis L. Bates, PLLC
Post Office Box 72
Waynesboro, MS 39367
MS Bar No. 100228
Publish: 11/2/2023; 11/9/2023; 11/16/2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ESSIE M. WRIGHT, DECEASED
PATRICIA MCKINES, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO.: 2023-223
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF ESSIE M. WRIGHT
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the October 25, 2023, by the
Chancery Court of WAYNE County, Mississippi, to the undersigned,
Patricia McKines, of the Estate of ESSIE M. WRIGHT, 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 30th day of October, 2023.
PATRICIA MCKINES
Publish: Nov. 2, 9 & 16, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
PAVING PROJECT
BID NUMBER 10455
The Wayne County Board of Education will accept sealed bids at the
Office of the Superintendent of Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street,
Waynesboro, MS 39367, until 10:00 A.M. CST, Wednesday, November 15,
2023, for Wayne County High School and Wayne County Vo-Tech paving
project. Complete bid specifications may be obtained by contacting Tommy
Branch @ the Wayne County District Office, 601-735-4871.
All Bids should be signed and in a sealed envelope with the company name
and bid number on the front of the envelope. Bids will be opened at
10:00 A.M. CST, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the Superintendent of
Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367. The Wayne
County School District reserves the right to accept all or part of a bid
from one vendor.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Wayne County School District
Tommy Branch
Superintendent of Education
Wayne County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, age and/or disability in
providing education programs and services or employment opportunities
and benefits. The following person has been designated to handle
inquiries and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of
the school district: Tommy Branch, Superintendent of Education, 810
Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367, 601-735-4871.
Publication Dates: November 2, 2023 & November 9, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MELVIN WAYNE MCLAIN, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 2023-225
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: ANY AND ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF MELVIN WAYNE MCLAIN,
DECEASED, WHOSE NAMES ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN
NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED OF A PROCEEDING IN WHICH YOU ARE ONE OF THE
KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF MELVIN WAYNE MCLAIN.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition to Determine
Heirs at 9:00 a.m. on the 12th day of December, 2023, in the Chancery
Courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse, 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 seal of Court, this the 30th day of October,
2023.
Angie Jabri,
Chancery Clerk,
Wayne County, Mississippi
(Seal)
Publish: Nov. 2, 9 & 16, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MELVIN WAYNE MCLAIN, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 2023-225
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 26th day of
October, 2023, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Administratrix upon the Estate of Melvin Wayne McLain,
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
date of first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.
This the 26th day of October, 2023.
/s/ Naomi McLain Atkinson,
Administratrix of the Estate
of Melvin Wayne McLain
Prepared by:
GEORGE T. DICKERSON
MS Bar #6117
Dickerson & Dickerson, Inc.
705 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367
Telpephone: 601-735-2773
Facsimile: 601-735-5345
Attorney for Estate of Melvin Wayne McLain
Publication Dates: Nov. 2, 9 & 16, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KAREN V. WELLS, DECEASED
LARRY ANTHONY DUNN, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2023-201
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 11th day of October,
2023, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executor upon the Estate of Karen V. Wells, 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 be forever barred.
This the 25th day of October, 2023.
Larry Anthony Dunn, Executor
of the Estate of Karen V. Wells, deceased
Dates of Publication: November 2, 2023; November 9, 2023; and November
16, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMY NEAL BOWEN, DECEASED
RODNEY BURNS, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO.: 2023-2222
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMY NEAL BOWEN
Letters Testamentary having been granted on October 25, 2023 by the
Chancery Court of WAYNE County, Mississippi, to the undersigned, Rodney
Burns, of the Estate of JIMMY NEAL BOWEN, 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 30th day of October, 2023.
/s/ Rodney Burns
Rodney Burns
Publish: November 2, 9 & 16, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
GARY W. NETTO, SR., PETITIONER
V.
UNKNOWN HEIRS OF J.S. STRICKLAND, NORMAN STRICKLAND, JERRY STRICKLAND
AND ANY HEIRS OF THE AFOREMENTIONED DEFENDANT AND ANYONE CLAIMING
INTREST IN THE N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SECTION 31,
TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY MISSISSIPPI, RESPONDENT
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF J.S. STRICKLAND, NORMAN STRICKLAND, JERRY
STRICKLAND AND ANY HEIRS OF THE AFOREMENTIONED DEFENDANT AND ANYONE
CLAIMING INTREST IN THE N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SECTION
31, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY MISSISSIPPI,
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
You have been made a defendant in the suit filed in this Court by
Petitioner, Gary W. Netto, Sr., Administrator of the Estate of Norman
Strickland, deceased, seeking to confirm and quiet title.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition at 9:00 a.m.
on the 12th day of December, 2023, in the Wayne County Chancery
Courtroom in 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 THE SEAL OF SAID COURT, this the 30th day of
October, 2023.
(Seal)
HON. GEARY JACKSON
CHANCERY CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY
/s/ Angie Jabri,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: November 2, 9 & 16, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HARRY G. MCILWAIN, III,
DECEASED,PETITIONERS
KYLEIGH MCILWAIN SHIRAH AND
KASHA MCILWAIN HUGHES
V
MARSHA MCILWAIN
CAUSE NO:_2023-153
RULE 81 SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: MARSHA MCILWAIN, 133 Star Point Lane, Weatherford, TX 76088 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 a.m. on the 12th day of December, 2023, in the Wayne County
Chancery Courtroom in Wayne, 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 30th day of
October, 2023.
(SEAL)
HON. GEARY JACKSON
CHANCERY CLERK OF WAYNE COUNTY
609 AZALEA DRIVE, WAYNESBORO, MS 39367
Laverne Everett
DEPUTY CLERK
Publish: Nov. 2, 9 & 16, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
GARY W. NETTO, SR., PETITIONER
V.
UNKNOWN HEIRS OF J.S. STRICKLAND, JERRY STRICKLAND AND ANY HEIRS OF THE
AFOREMENTIONED DEFENDANT AND ANYONE CLAIMING INTEREST IN THE N 1/2 OF N
1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST,
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, RESPONDENTS
CAUSE NO:2023-200
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF J.S. STRICKLAND,
JERRY STRICKLAND, AND NORMAN STRICKLAND
AND ANY HEIRS OF THE AFOREMENTIONED DEFENDANT AND
ANYONE CLAIMING INTEREST INTHE N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF
SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
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 WALLEY & MONTGOMERY, PLLC, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 1600 AZALEA
DR., SUITE B., WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, 39367, ATTORNEY FOR THE
PETITIONER. 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 30 DAY OF
OCTOBER, 2023.
HON. GEARY JACKSON
Chancery Clerk of Wayne County Mississippi
(SEAL)
BY: Angle Jabri D.C.
Publish: Nov. 2, 9 & 16, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE
ESTATE OF RYAN ELLIS SHIRLEY, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2023-0221
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: THE HEIRS AT LAW OF RYAN ELLIS SHIRLEY, DECEASED
You have been made Respondents in the petition filed in this Court by
Britney S. Shirley and Jennifer E. Shirley, Petitioners, seeking to
determine the heirs at law of Ryan Ellis Shirley, deceased. Respondents
in this action are: THE HEIRS AT LAW OF RYAN ELLIS SHIRLEY, DECEASED.
You are summoned to appear at 9:00 a.m., the 12th day of December, 2023,
in the Chancery Courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse, at Waynesboro,
Mississippi, to show cause, if any you can, why the relief prayed for in
the Petition to Determine Heirs at Law and to Appoint
Co-Administratrixes as filed in the above matter, should not be granted
and why Britney S. Shirley and Jennifer E. Shirley, should not be found
to be the sole and only heirs at law of Ryan Ellis Shirley, deceased,
and the only persons entitled to inherit from the said Ryan Ellis
Shirley. In case of your failure to appear and defend against the same,
a judgment will be entered granting the relief prayed for in said
petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you so desire, but if you want to object, you are required to
appear at said hearing.
ISSUED under my hand and the seal of this Court, this the 30th day of
Oct, 2023.
GEARY JACKSON
Wayne County Chancery Clerk
Angle Jabri
Deputy Clerk
ANDREW S. CARDWELL {MSB# 103529}
The Cardwell Firm, PLLC
531 N. 5th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
Telephone: (601) 426-0056
Publish: November 9, November 16, November 23, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF LESSIE L. KIRKSEY, DECEASED
JEREMY TAYLOR AND KEENAN MCGILL, PETITIONERS
ALEXANDER WALKER, RESPONDENT
CAUSE NO: 77CH1:23-cv-00205
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
THE COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: The Known and Unknown Heirs at Law of Lessie L. Kirksey, Deceased
You have been made a respondent in the Petition filed in this Court by
Jeremy Taylor and Keenan McGill in the Petition for Determination and
Adjudication of Heirs-at-Law.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition filed in
this action at 9:00 a.m. on December 14, 2023, in the Chancery Court of
Wayne County, 609 Azalea Drive, Ste C, Waynesboro, Mississippi.
No answer is required in this matter, however, you may mail or hand
deliver a written response to the Petition filed in this action to Mark
T. Fowler, Schwartz & Associates, P.A., Post Office Box 3949, Jackson,
MS 39207.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE 9TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2023, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS.
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 6th day of
November, 2023.
Angie Jabri
DEPUTY CHANCERY CLERK
Wayne County, Mississippi
Publication: NOV. 09, 16 & 23, 2023
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2006 Ford Mustang GT Vin# 1ZVFT82H565232492 to be sold on Nov. 23, 2023,
69 Johnny Paul Davis Road, Waynesboro, MS. 39367.
Publish: Nov. 9, 16 & 23, 2023
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