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Public Notices 03-06-25
March 04, 2025
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2012 Ford F250 XLT Vin# 1FT7X2B69CEA76220 to be sold March 7, 2025, at
9 a.m. at TJ Scarbrough, Inc., Waynesboro, MS 39367.
9 a.m. at TJ Scarbrough, Inc., Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Publish: Feb. 20, Feb. 27 & March 6, 2025
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on the 6th day of July 2022, Dixie Jo Jordan , executed a
certain Deed of Trust to Thomas R. Hudson, Trustee, for the benefit of
BankPlus, a Mississippi Banking Corporation, which Deed of Trust was
recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
Mississippi, and recorded in Deed of Trust Inst. 202202027 of the land
records; and,
certain Deed of Trust to Thomas R. Hudson, Trustee, for the benefit of
BankPlus, a Mississippi Banking Corporation, which Deed of Trust was
recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
Mississippi, and recorded in Deed of Trust Inst. 202202027 of the land
records; and,
WHEREAS, Simpson Law Firm PA has been substituted in the place and stead
of Thomas R. Hudson, Trustee for BankPlus, a Mississippi Banking
Corporation, said Appointment of Substitute Trustee being recorded in
Inst. 202500259 of the records of the Chancery Clerk of said County;
and,
of Thomas R. Hudson, Trustee for BankPlus, a Mississippi Banking
Corporation, said Appointment of Substitute Trustee being recorded in
Inst. 202500259 of the records of the Chancery Clerk of said County;
and,
WHEREAS, fee simple title is vested in Dixie Jo Jordan; and,
WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said
Deed of Trust and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared
to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said Deed of
Trust, the legal holder of said indebtedness, BankPlus, a Mississippi
Banking Corporation, having requested the undersigned Substituted
Trustee to execute the trust and sell said land and property in
accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust and for the purpose of
raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney's fees,
trustee's fees and expense of sale.
Deed of Trust and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared
to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said Deed of
Trust, the legal holder of said indebtedness, BankPlus, a Mississippi
Banking Corporation, having requested the undersigned Substituted
Trustee to execute the trust and sell said land and property in
accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust and for the purpose of
raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney's fees,
trustee's fees and expense of sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, Simpson Law Firm PA, Substituted Trustee in said Deed of
Trust, will on the 26th day of March 2025, offer for sale at public
outcry and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the front door of the Wayne County Courthouse,
in Waynesboro, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash the
following described property situated in Wayne County, State of
Mississippi, to-wit:
Trust, will on the 26th day of March 2025, offer for sale at public
outcry and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the front door of the Wayne County Courthouse,
in Waynesboro, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash the
following described property situated in Wayne County, State of
Mississippi, to-wit:
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST
Section 6: A certain lot or parcel of land situated in the SE 1/4 of NW
1/4 of Section 6,Township 8 North, Range 6 West, Wayne County,
Mississippi, and more fully described by metes and bounds as follows,
to-wit: Commencing at a point where the Westerly right-of-way line of
the Waynesboro-Isney Black Top Road, now U.S. Highway #84, and the South
line of the said SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 6 intersect; thence run in
a Northeasterly direction along said road for a distance of 800.0 feet
to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the lot to be described and conveyed;
thence continue North along the said highway right-of-way, being North
29 degrees 15 minutes East for 100.0 feet; thence run North 60 degrees
45 minutes West for a distance of 283.0 feet; thence run South 29
degrees 15 minutes West for a distance of 100.0 feet; thence run South
60 degrees 45 minutes East for a distance of 283.0 feet to the point of
beginning.
1/4 of Section 6,Township 8 North, Range 6 West, Wayne County,
Mississippi, and more fully described by metes and bounds as follows,
to-wit: Commencing at a point where the Westerly right-of-way line of
the Waynesboro-Isney Black Top Road, now U.S. Highway #84, and the South
line of the said SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 6 intersect; thence run in
a Northeasterly direction along said road for a distance of 800.0 feet
to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the lot to be described and conveyed;
thence continue North along the said highway right-of-way, being North
29 degrees 15 minutes East for 100.0 feet; thence run North 60 degrees
45 minutes West for a distance of 283.0 feet; thence run South 29
degrees 15 minutes West for a distance of 100.0 feet; thence run South
60 degrees 45 minutes East for a distance of 283.0 feet to the point of
beginning.
Simpson Law Firm PA will convey only such title as is vested in it as
Substituted Trustee.
Substituted Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 19th day of February.
/s/ John S. Simpson
Simpson Law Firm PA,
Substituted Trustee
SIMPSON LAW FIRM PA
Attorneys at Law
P.O. Box 2058
Madison, MS 39130-2058
(601) 957-6600
Publish: Feb. 27, March 6, March 13 & March 20, 2025
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2009 Chevy Traverse Vin# 1GNER23D19S117438 to be sold March 14, 2025,
at 9 a.m. at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne St., Waynesboro,
MS 39367.
at 9 a.m. at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne St., Waynesboro,
MS 39367.
Publish: Feb. 20, Feb. 27 & March 6, 2023
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HARRY ELTON CHERRY, SR., DECEASED
HARRY ELTON CHERRY, JR. PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2025-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 31st day of January,
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executor upon the Estate of Harry Elton Cherry, Sr.,
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.
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executor upon the Estate of Harry Elton Cherry, Sr.,
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 17th day of February, 2025.
/s/ Harry Elton Cherry, Jr.
Harry Elton Cherry, Jr. Executor
of the Estate of Harry Elton Cherry, Sr., deceased
Publish: Feb. 27, March 6 & March 13, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
GREGORY ADAMS, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2024-064
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs, Devisees and Assigns of Gregory Adams
Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 91-1-27 (1972), you have been made a
Defendant in the suit filed in this County by Joshua Jermaine Adams,
Administrator of the Estate of Gregory Adams, seeking determination of
the true and proper heirs-at-law of Gregory Adams and for authority to
sell real property. At this time, there are no other Defendants than
you in this action.
Defendant in the suit filed in this County by Joshua Jermaine Adams,
Administrator of the Estate of Gregory Adams, seeking determination of
the true and proper heirs-at-law of Gregory Adams and for authority to
sell real property. At this time, there are no other Defendants than
you in this action.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition filed against
you in this action at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025, in the
courtroom of the Honorable Billie Graham, at the Wayne County Chancery
Courthouse in 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 Petitions.
you in this action at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025, in the
courtroom of the Honorable Billie Graham, at the Wayne County Chancery
Courthouse in 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 Petitions.
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 OFFICIAL SEAL, of this Court, this the 21st day
of February, 2025.
of February, 2025.
William "Jeremy" Carr,
Wayne County Chancery Clerk
BY: Angie Jabri, D.C.
(seal)
Publish: February 27, 2025, March 6, 2025, and March 13, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Housing Authority of the City of
Waynesboro will hold a public hearing in regard to the FY 2025 Capital
Fund submission and any changes to its goals, objectives, and policies.
All information relevant to the public hearing is available for
inspection at the Administrative Office of the housing authority during
normal business hours. The public hearing will be held at the
Administrative Office located at:
Waynesboro will hold a public hearing in regard to the FY 2025 Capital
Fund submission and any changes to its goals, objectives, and policies.
All information relevant to the public hearing is available for
inspection at the Administrative Office of the housing authority during
normal business hours. The public hearing will be held at the
Administrative Office located at:
1069 Wayne Street
on
April 29, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Publish: Feb. 27 & March 6, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
WAYNESBORO ATHLETIC FIELDS
CITY OF WAYNESBORO
The City of Waynesboro is seeking bids to asphalt the road and parking
lot for the Waynesboro Athletic Fields.
lot for the Waynesboro Athletic Fields.
The job will consist of approximately 30,500 square yards which will be
a 2.5" lift of HMA Base Course (4.279 Tons) and a 1.5" lift of HMA
Surface Course (2,574 Tons). All bids should include per Ton Price and
mobilization. Tack Coat should be absorbed in the per ton price.
a 2.5" lift of HMA Base Course (4.279 Tons) and a 1.5" lift of HMA
Surface Course (2,574 Tons). All bids should include per Ton Price and
mobilization. Tack Coat should be absorbed in the per ton price.
Sealed bids labeled as "Waynesboro Athletic Fields" will be accepted
until 10:00 a.m. on March 7, 2025. Bids are intended to be awarded March
10, 2025 with the work to be completed between March 11 and April 4,
2025. Plat and inspection available upon request. For further
information, contact the City of Waynesboro.
until 10:00 a.m. on March 7, 2025. Bids are intended to be awarded March
10, 2025 with the work to be completed between March 11 and April 4,
2025. Plat and inspection available upon request. For further
information, contact the City of Waynesboro.
The City of Waynesboro reserves the right to reject any or all bids,
vary specifications of those set forth, and impose such additional or
further specifications as in its discretion, it determines to be in the
public interest.
vary specifications of those set forth, and impose such additional or
further specifications as in its discretion, it determines to be in the
public interest.
By Authority of City of Waynesboro
Richard Johnson,
Mayor
Publish: Feb. 27 & March 6, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELTON DELON DAVIS, DECEASED
ELTON D'WAYNE DAVIS, EXECUTOR
CAUSE NO. 2025-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 21st day of February,
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, Elton D'Wayne Davis, Executor, upon the Estate of Elton
Delon Davis, deceased, in Cause No. 2025-20, notice is hereby given to
all persons having claims against the said estate to present the same to
the Clerk of the said 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.
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, Elton D'Wayne Davis, Executor, upon the Estate of Elton
Delon Davis, deceased, in Cause No. 2025-20, notice is hereby given to
all persons having claims against the said estate to present the same to
the Clerk of the said 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 21st day of February, 2025.
/s/ ELTON D'WAYNE DAVIS
Publication Dates: February 27, March 6 &13, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY HOLLINGSWORTH THOMAS, DECEASED
DANIEL L. JONES AND JULIUS HUNDLEY, JOINT ADMINISTRATORS
NO. 2025-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 27th day of
February, 2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi to
the undersigned upon the estate of Shirley Hollingsowrth Thomas,
deceased, in Cause No. 2025-29, notice is hereby given to all persons
having claims against said estate to present the same to 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.
February, 2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi to
the undersigned upon the estate of Shirley Hollingsowrth Thomas,
deceased, in Cause No. 2025-29, notice is hereby given to all persons
having claims against said estate to present the same to 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.
WITNESS the signature of the undersigned Joint Administrators on this
the 27th day of February, 2025.
the 27th day of February, 2025.
/s/ Daniel L. Jones
Daniel L. Jones,
Joint Administrator
/s/ Julius Hundley
Julius Hundley,
Joint Administrator
Publish: March 6, March 13 & March 20, 2025
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2007 Dodge Truck Vin# 1D7HA16P37J515286, $3,545, to be sold March 21,
2025, at 9 a.m. at Certified Wrecker, 308 Mississippi Drive, Waynesboro,
MS 39367.
2025, at 9 a.m. at Certified Wrecker, 308 Mississippi Drive, Waynesboro,
MS 39367.
Publish: March 6 & March 13, 2025
City of Waynesboro
Request for Bids
City Grass Cutting Service 2025
The City of Waynesboro will be accepting sealed bids on grass cutting
services for the following site locations:
services for the following site locations:
• City Hall, Police Department, Fire Department, Old City Hall, Fagan
Park and old Armory
Park and old Armory
• Waynesboro/Wayne County Library and Police Officer's Memorial
• Station Street and Rhinehart Square
• 911 Area and Cell Phone Tower Area
• Ditching: Pou Street to Lift Station (North side of Azalea Dr.),
Lomax to Shady Pine Street (East side of Lomax), South side of Azalea
Drive from Waynesboro Middle School Drive west to Lomax Drive, North
side of Shady Pine Street to wood line east to Great Southern National
Bank drive. Ditch between Shady Pine and Wayne Streets, ditch east of
Wayne Street and north of Mississippi Drive. Ditch running south along
Spring Street from South Street to ditch end across from Parker's
Seafood. Ditch and grounds on Chickasawhay Street to Summer Street bend
from railroad tracks to roadway.
Lomax to Shady Pine Street (East side of Lomax), South side of Azalea
Drive from Waynesboro Middle School Drive west to Lomax Drive, North
side of Shady Pine Street to wood line east to Great Southern National
Bank drive. Ditch between Shady Pine and Wayne Streets, ditch east of
Wayne Street and north of Mississippi Drive. Ditch running south along
Spring Street from South Street to ditch end across from Parker's
Seafood. Ditch and grounds on Chickasawhay Street to Summer Street bend
from railroad tracks to roadway.
106. Hogan Park ballfields
107. Dixie Youth ballfields
The above referenced site locations, project numbers 101 through 107,
shall be bid separately, with each number representing a separate bid.
The bids will be awarded or rejected on a per-site location and thus
bidders may be awarded separate site locations. General lawn services
shall be provided at each location to include the following: trash and
debris pick up, cutting grass, hedge trimming, weed-eating, edging of
curbs and sidewalks, blowing off lots and sidewalks. The lawn services
provided will cover the period from April 15, 2025 to October 31, 2025.
No sub-contracting of lawn services shall be permitted. There will be a
pre-bid conference on Friday, March 12th, 2025 at 9:00 am, to be held at
Waynesboro City Hall in the board room. Bid packets will be handed out
at the meeting and a tour of the facilities will be provided immediately
afterwards, if necessary.
shall be bid separately, with each number representing a separate bid.
The bids will be awarded or rejected on a per-site location and thus
bidders may be awarded separate site locations. General lawn services
shall be provided at each location to include the following: trash and
debris pick up, cutting grass, hedge trimming, weed-eating, edging of
curbs and sidewalks, blowing off lots and sidewalks. The lawn services
provided will cover the period from April 15, 2025 to October 31, 2025.
No sub-contracting of lawn services shall be permitted. There will be a
pre-bid conference on Friday, March 12th, 2025 at 9:00 am, to be held at
Waynesboro City Hall in the board room. Bid packets will be handed out
at the meeting and a tour of the facilities will be provided immediately
afterwards, if necessary.
Bids will be received at the Waynesboro City Hall, City Clerk's
Office, 714 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi, until 10:00 am C.S.T.
on Monday, March 24, 2024 at which time all bids will be publicly opened
in the city board room and read aloud. The envelopes containing the
bids must be sealed and submitted to the City Clerk, City of Waynesboro,
714 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367. The front of the
sealed envelope should contain the bidder's name, address, phone
number and primary contact as well as state "Grass Cutting Bids
2025" on the front of the envelope. The sealed envelope should
include:
Office, 714 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi, until 10:00 am C.S.T.
on Monday, March 24, 2024 at which time all bids will be publicly opened
in the city board room and read aloud. The envelopes containing the
bids must be sealed and submitted to the City Clerk, City of Waynesboro,
714 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367. The front of the
sealed envelope should contain the bidder's name, address, phone
number and primary contact as well as state "Grass Cutting Bids
2025" on the front of the envelope. The sealed envelope should
include:
• The bid submission form requested to be considered
• A copy of the general liability insurance policy declarations page
showing $1,000,000.00 in coverage or
showing $1,000,000.00 in coverage or
• Submit sufficient proof demonstrating the bidder's ability to
obtain the required $1,000,000.00 in insurance coverage.
obtain the required $1,000,000.00 in insurance coverage.
If forwarding by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be
enclosed in another envelope addressed as specified above. The opening
and reading of a bid 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. In
the event that the City shall desire additional supporting data
regarding the qualifications of the bidder in order to determine whether
he/she or it is a qualified responsible bidder, the bidder may be
required to furnish any or all of the following information:
enclosed in another envelope addressed as specified above. The opening
and reading of a bid 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. In
the event that the City shall desire additional supporting data
regarding the qualifications of the bidder in order to determine whether
he/she or it is a qualified responsible bidder, the bidder may be
required to furnish any or all of the following information:
• Evidence that the bidder is capable of commencing performance as
required by Contract;
required by Contract;
• Evidence, in form and substance satisfactory to City, that the
bidder possesses the proper equipment and personnel to perform all
phases of the work called for in the contract;
bidder possesses the proper equipment and personnel to perform all
phases of the work called for in the contract;
• Such additional information as will satisfy the City that the bidder
is adequately prepared to fulfill the Contract.
is adequately prepared to fulfill the Contract.
A bid 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 considered to have abandoned all
rights and interests in the 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 considered to have abandoned all
rights and interests in the award.
All contractors wishing to bid on any of these services shall have in
possession a $1,000,000.00 general liability insurance or the bidder
must submit sufficient proof demonstrating the bidder's ability to
obtain the required $1,000,000.00 in insurance coverage if awarded the
contract and be able to legally register their business as a vendor with
the City of Waynesboro. Prior insurance document submissions will not
be considered for use. Businesses will be required to provide a W-9 if
not already authorized to conduct business with the City of Waynesboro.
possession a $1,000,000.00 general liability insurance or the bidder
must submit sufficient proof demonstrating the bidder's ability to
obtain the required $1,000,000.00 in insurance coverage if awarded the
contract and be able to legally register their business as a vendor with
the City of Waynesboro. Prior insurance document submissions will not
be considered for use. Businesses will be required to provide a W-9 if
not already authorized to conduct business with the City of Waynesboro.
Failure to meet any of the above instructions may result in the bid
being disqualified. The City may consider as irregular any bid not
prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions hereof. The
City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and the
right to waive defects or irregularities in any bid received.
being disqualified. The City may consider as irregular any bid not
prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions hereof. The
City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and the
right to waive defects or irregularities in any bid received.
Any questions may be directed to Dwayne Rawson at 601-735-4874, in
person at Waynesboro City Hall, or by email at dwayner@waynesboroms.us.
person at Waynesboro City Hall, or by email at dwayner@waynesboroms.us.
Richard Johnson,
Mayor
Publish: March 6 & March 13, 2025
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