Public Notices 04-18-24
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2020, Karey Brown, 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 2, 2020, in the Land Deed of Trust Records
as Instrument 202000814 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 19th day of April, 2024, 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:
Commencing at a 4 inch by 4 inch concrete monument situated at the
Northeast corner of the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 18, Township 7
North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run West for
790.21 feet to the center line of the Betty Sanderson Road, being the
Northeast corner of a 2.90 acres parcel of land recorded in Instrument
201305161; thence South 25 degrees 02 minutes 18 seconds West along the
center line of said road for 315.37 feet to the Southeast corner of said
2.90 acres parcel of land, being the Point of Beginning of the land to
be described; thence continue South 25 degrees 02 minutes 18 seconds
West along said road for 150.00 feet; thence West parallel to the North
line of the NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of said section for 1233.99 feet; thence
North for 421.64 feet to the North line of the NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of said
Section 18; thence East along said North line for 922.48 feet to the
Northwest corner of said 2.90 acres parcel; thence South along the West
line of said 2.90 acres for 285.74 feet to the Southwest corner of said
2.90 acres parcel; thence East along the South line of said 2.90 acres
parcel for 375.00 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 10.00
acres, more or less. Land being subject to the right-of-way of the Betty
Sanderson Road and land being subject to an easement along an existing
gravel driveway that runs through the above described 10.00 acres.
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 25th day of March, 2024.
/s/ JOHN R. GUNN, Trustee
JOHN R. GUNN - MSB # 5069
ATTORNEY AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 1154
WAYNESBORO, MS 39367
(601) 735-3440
POSTED: March 25, 2024
PUBLISHED: March 28, April 4, 11, & 18, 2024
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2006, Napolean Warren and Barbara Warren executed
a Deed of Trust to Michael K. Randolph, Trustee for the benefit of
Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, an agency of
the Government of the United States of America, which is recorded in
Book 1165 at Page 214 as amended in Book 1180 at Page 629 in the office
of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, Underwood Law Firm PLLC has been substituted as Trustee under
the Deed of Trust; and
WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Deed
of Trust and the entire debt secured thereby has been declared due and
payable in accordance with the terms of the Deed of Trust, and the legal
holder of the indebtedness secured thereby, U.S. Small Business
Administration, has requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee to
execute the trust and sell the property in accordance with the terms of
the Deed of Trust for the purpose of raising the sums due thereunder
together with attorney's fees, Substituted Trustee's fees, and
expenses of sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, Underwood Law Firm PLLC, as Substituted Trustee under
the Deed of Trust, will on April 25, 2024, offer for sale at public
outcry to the highest bidder for cash within legal hours (between 11:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) at the South, the following described property
together with all improvements thereon situated in Wayne County,
Mississippi:
COMMENCING AT A POINT SITUATED 430.0 FEET SOUTH OF THE NW CORNER OF THE
SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 5
WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; AND RUN THENCE SOUTH 307.0 FEET; THENCE
EAST FOR 607.4 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE CENTER LINE OF OLD HIGHWAY
#45; RUN THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SAID HIGHWAY FOR
311.5 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE SE CORNER OF THE JAMES SMITH LOT; RUN
THENCE WEST FOR 565.0 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
CONTAINING FOUR (4.0) ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 7
NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI;
ALSO, COMMENCING AT A POINT SITUATED 737.0 FEET SOUTH OF THE NW CORNER
OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST,
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; AND RUN THENCE SOUTH FOR 280.5 FEET; THENCE
EAST FOR 645.7 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE CENTER LINE OF OLD HIGHWAY
#45; RUN THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SAID HIGHWAY SMITH
LOT; RUN THENCE WEST FOR 607.4 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING, AND CONTAINING FOUR (4.0) ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
LESS AND EXCEPT A PARCEL OF LAND PREVIOUSLY CONVEYED TO NAPOLEON WARREN
AND WIFE, BARBARA WARREN AND DESCRIBED IN LAND DEED BOOK 1071 AT PAGE
457, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS:
COMMENCING AT A POINT SITUATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF OLD HIGHWAY #45 NOW
KNOWN AS THE J.R. MERRILL ROAD (PUBLIC) SAID POINT SITUATED 430.0 FEET
SOUTH AND 540.0 FEET EAST OF THE NW CORNER OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF
SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI,
THENCE RUN SOUTH 07 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST ALONG WEST RIGHT
OF FWAY LINE OF SAID ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET, TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING OF LAND TO BE DESCRIBED, THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 07 DEGREES 49
MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST ALONG WEST SIDE OF PUBLIC ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF
210.0 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH 07 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST
PARLLEL WITH PUBLIC ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET, THENCE RUN EAST
FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 1.0
ACRE, MORE OR LESS.
More commonly known as: 113 Jr. Merrill Rd, Buckatunna, MS 39322.
UNDERWOOD LAW FIRM PLLC will convey only such title as is vested in it
as Substituted Trustee.
WITNESS OUR SIGNATURE, this the 28th day of March, 2024.
/s/ Andrew R. Wilson
Andrew R. Wilson (Miss. Bar #102862)
UNDERWOOD LAW FIRM PLLC
P.O. Box 1874
Madison, MS 39130
Phone: (601) 981-7773
File No. 24020067
PUBLISH: Wayne County News: (04/04/2024, 04/11/2024, 04/18/2024)
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HURSTLER SMITH BEARD, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 2024-011
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
Letters of Testamentary having been granted on the 11th day of March,
2024, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executor upon the Estate of Hurstler Smith Beard, 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 26th day of March, 2024.
/s/ By: HURSTLER BRENT BEARD
HURSTLER BRENT BEARD, Executor
of the Estate of Hurstler Smith Beard
Prepared by:
KATHRYN D. CLAY
Ms Bar #102160
DICKERSON & DICKERSON, INC.
705 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367
601-735-2773 Phone
601-735-5345 Facsimile
PUBLISH: APR. 11, 18 & 25, 2024
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDNA E. GOODE, DECEASED
ANNICE H. JORDAN, EXECUTRIX
NO. 2024-073
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF EDNA E. GOODE
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 4th day of April, 2024,
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned,
ANNICE H. JORDAN, Executrix of the Estate of Edna E. Goode, 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 4th day of April, 2024.
/s/ ANNICE H. JORDAN, Executrix
Publish: April 11, April 18 & April 25, 2024
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KAREN GAIL COOLEY, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 2024-31
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
Letters of Testamentary having been granted on the 1st day of March,
2024, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executor upon the Estate of Karen Gail Cooley, 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 21st day of March, 2024
/s/ Silas Lynn (BJ) Cooley
Silas Lynn (BJ) Cooley
Executor of the Estate of Karen Gail Cooley
Prepared By:
KATHRYN D. CLAY
MS BAR #102160
DICKERSON & DICKERSON, INC.
705 Chickasawhay Stret
Waynesboro, MS 39367
Tel: (601) 735-2770
Fax: (601) 735-5345
Publish: April 11, April 18 & April 25, 2024
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DYCHAUNDRA ROCHELL SMITH, PETITIONER
VS.
SHADARON DAMARDRIC ODOM, RESPONDENT
CIVIL ACTION NO. 21-23
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: Shadaron Damardric Odom, (last known address), 1314 Martin Street,
Waynesboro, MS
You have been made Respondent in a Petition for Contempt action filed in
this Court.
You are hereby summoned to appear and defend against the allegations of
the petition filed, and you must appear in this Court on Wednesday, May
29, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., before Chancellor Billie Graham at the Wayne
County Chancery Courthouse in Waynesboro, Mississippi. In case of your
failure to appear and defend said petition, a judgment may be entered
for the relief demanded.
You are not required to file an Answer or other responsive pleading, but
you may do so if you desire. If you do file an Answer or other
responsive pleading, a copy of such may be mailed, emailed, or faxed to:
Terence L. High, The High Law Firm, Post Office Box 16111, Jackson, MS
39211
(O): 601.991.2218/(F): 601.608.7833/(E): Terence.High@gmail.com
You must also file the original of your Answer or other responsive
pleading with the Clerk of the Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, on this 4th day of
April, 2024.
William Jeremy Carr
Wayne County Chancery Clerk
609 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
By: Angie Jabri, D.C.
Run: April 11, April 18 & April 25, 2024
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, on June 30, 2017, Marshall Randall Doherty and wife, Monica N.
Doherty, executed a Land Deed of Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the
benefit of First State Bank, which Deed of Trust was recorded July 7,
2017, in the Land Deed of Trust Records as Instrument 201702177in 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 3rd day of March, 2024, 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, Wayne County, Mississippi, for cash to the
highest bidder, the following described property situated in Wayne
County, Mississippi, to-wit:
Parcel 1: A parcel of land in the S 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 8,
Township 9 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi; described by
metes and bounds as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Northeast corner
of the SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of said Section 8 this being a point on the
Westerly right-of-way line of the Waynesboro-Shubuta Public Road, and is
the Southeast corner of the property owned by Burl Odom, for the Point
of Beginning; thence run Southeasterly along the said public road for a
distance of 210.0 feet; thence at right angle run in a Westerly
direction for a distance of 210.0 feet; thence parallel with said road
run in a Northwesterly direction for a distance of 210.0 feet to the
forty line; thence run East for a distance of 210.0 feet to the Point of
Beginning, containing one (1) acre, more or less.
Parcel 2: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of
Section 8, Township 9 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi;
said corner being monumented with a lightwood knot and a 3/4 inch iron
rod; run thence North for 462.26 feet to a 3/4 inch iron pin; thence run
North 89 degrees 30 minutes 47 seconds East along a fence for 900.86
feet to a 3/4 inch iron pin situated on the West right-of-way line of
River Road; thence run South 11 degrees 48 minutes 48 seconds East along
said right-of-way for 83.0 feet; thence South 18 degrees 38 minutes 57
seconds East along said right-of-way for 63.0 feet; thence South 24
degrees 23 minutes 19 seconds East along said right-of-way for 50.2
feet; thence run South 25 degrees 03 minutes 41 seconds East along said
right-of-way for 286.03 feet to a 3/4 inch iron pin; thence run South 85
degrees 51 minutes 30 seconds West along the North line of the Randy
Doherty property for 203.88 feet to a 3/4 inch iron pipe; thence run
South 89 degrees 23 minutes 03 seconds West along a fence for 876.55
feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 10.37 acres, together with
all improvements situated thereon and appurtenances appertaining
thereto, LESS AND EXCEPT all oil wells, storage tanks, treaters and any
and all equipment pertaining to the discovery and production of oil, gas
and other minerals.
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 8th day of April, 2024.
/s/ JOHN R. GUNN, Trustee
JOHN R. GUNN - MSB # 5069
ATTORNEY AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 1154
WAYNESBORO, MS 39367
(601) 735-3440
POSTED: April 8, 2024
PUBLISHED: April 11, 18, 25 & May 2, 2024
City of Waynesboro
Request for Proposals and Invitation to Bid
For Cardboard Truck Services
The City of Waynesboro, Mississippi, will receive sealed written
Proposals for the Collection and Bailing of Cardboard generated from
within the city. Proposals will be received at Waynesboro City Hall,
City Clerk's Office, 714 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi until
May 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., C.S.T, at which time all proposals will be
publicly opened and read aloud. The envelopes containing the Proposals
must be sealed and addressed to City Clerk, City of Waynesboro, 714
Wayne Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367.
All Proposals shall give the amount of each bid for the service to be
performed and must be signed by the Bidder. Each Proposal must be
submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the
Bidder, its address, and plainly mark "Proposal for Cardboard
Collection and Bailing Services". If forwarding by mail, the sealed
envelope containing the Proposal must be enclosed in another envelope
addressed as specified in the Proposal. The City may consider as
irregular any Proposal not prepared and submitted in accordance with the
provisions hereof and may waive any informalities or reject any and all
Proposals. Any Proposal may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled
time for the opening of Proposals. Any Proposal received after the time
and date specified above will not be considered.
A Proposal shall be deemed as having been awarded when formal notice of
award shall have been mailed by the City to the Bidder. The Bidder to
whom the Contract shall have been awarded will be required to execute 3
copies of a Contract furnished by the City. In case of the Bidder's
refusal or failure to do so within ten (10) days after its receipt of
formal notice of award. Bidder will be considered to have abandoned all
rights and interests in the award and the work readvertised for
Proposals as the City may elect.
Scope: The scope of the work, insurance requirements, indemnification,
and other provisions under the proposed Contract shall consist of all
items contained in a document styled "General Contract
Specifications" which may be inspected or obtained at the City
Clerk's Office, 714 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi. The Bidder
selected shall be the sole cardboard collector for the City, with the
exception of any other government or quasi-governmental operations
located in the city limits of Waynesboro. All cardboard shall be hauled
to bailer and bailed, and ready for recycle pick-up as needed each
month. Collection fees for services will continue to be billed through
the City of Waynesboro Water Department to business and industry
participating in cardboard pick-up.
The opening and reading of a Proposal shall not be construed as an
acceptance of the Bidder as a qualified, responsible Bidder. The City
reserves the right to determine the competence and responsibility of a
Bidder from its knowledge of the Bidder's qualifications or from other
sources.
The city reserves the right to examine all Bidder's equipment in
determining if the Bidder has the necessary equipment to be a qualified
responsible Bidder. All proposals for cardboard collection and bailing
services are solicited on the basis of rates of each type of service.
The estimated number of customers to be served under this Contract is 40
commercial customers, and occasional add-ons of one-time pick-ups by
residential or commercial customers as service is required. These
figures are given for the use of Bidders, and the city assumes no
responsibility for their accuracy. Both the contractor and the City
shall have the right to verify any customer count that does not appear
to coincide with actual number of customers being serviced.
Explanations desired by a prospective Bidder shall be requested of the
City Clerk in writing, and if explanations are necessary, a reply shall
be made in the form of an Addendum, a copy of which will be forwarded to
each known Bidder.
The City reserves the right to accept any Proposal or to reject any or
all Proposals, and to waive defects or irregularities in any Proposal.
In particular, any alteration, erasure or interlineations of the
Proposal may render the Proposal irregular and subject to possible
rejection by the city.
This the 11th day of April, 2024.
CITY OF WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI
/s/ DWAYNE RAWSON
Publication Dates: April 18 & 25, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
The State's Eligible Training Provider (ETPL) system will be open
April 1-15, 2024, for Open Enrollment and Re-certification of the
Eligible Training Provider (ETP) courses. Interested institutions of
training may visit the State's WIOA Title I Eligible Training Provider
System for access to the registration and program of study application
processes at www.etpl.mdes.ms.gov and clicking on the register link. If
you are unable to register during the April 1-15, 2024, deadline or if
you have any questions regarding the processes, please direct them to
SMPDD/TDWDA is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to those with
disabilities.
TDD 1-800-582-2233
Publish: April 18, 2024
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF MOSBACHER ENERGY COMPANY FOR A PERMIT TO DRILL THE
BLAKELY NO. 2 WELL AT AN EXCEPTIONAL SURFACE LOCATION ON A REGULAR SIZED
80 ACRE OIL UNIT IN THE DIAMOND FIELD, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 187-2024-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all owners and persons interested in the following described lands in
an existing regular sized 80 acre oil drilling unit in Wayne County,
Mississippi:
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST
Section 17: The SE1/4 of the SW1/4 and the SW1/4 of the SE1/4
containing 80 acres, more or less.
Take notice that Mosbacher Energy Company ("Petitioner") has filed a
Petition with the State Oil and Gas Board of Mississippi under Docket
No. 187-2024-D requesting the Board to grant a permit to drill the
Blakely No. 2 Well ("the Well") at the following estimated exceptional
location:
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST
1,672' FWL and 273' FSL of Section 17
The surface location may change due to topographical conditions. The
Well will be drilled to an estimated total depth of 13,000 feet to test
the South Diamond Oil Pool Formation, and all other formations above
said formation which may be encountered and to designate Petitioner as
operator of the Well and the unit at the exceptional location described
above and for such other relief as set forth in the Petition.
Take notice that the above and foregoing matter will be heard by this
Board at 9:00 a.m. on the 15th day of May, 2024, at 500 Greymont Avenue,
Suite E, 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 the Petitioner's representative of your intention
in writing not later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024, which is seven
(7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing. Failure to so
notify the Board and the Petitioner, shall be a waiver of your right to
contest or request a continuance.
You are advised that the Board may adopt an order concerning the
Petition which may differ from the relief requested by the Petitioner,
and will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be
appropriate in accordance with the evidence presented.
DATED this the 15th day of April, 2024.
STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
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
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-4477
Publish: April 18, 2024
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