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Public Notices 09-11-25
September 09, 2025
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on the May 3, 2023, Cory James Pitts and Madison Odom-Pitts,
executed a Deed of Trust to Pine Belt Land Title, Trustee for the use
and benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as
beneficiary, as nominee for Stockton Mortgage Corporation, its
successors and assigns, which Deed of Trust is on file and of record in
the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi, in Deed
of Trust May 4, 2023, Document No. 202301259 thereof;
executed a Deed of Trust to Pine Belt Land Title, Trustee for the use
and benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as
beneficiary, as nominee for Stockton Mortgage Corporation, its
successors and assigns, which Deed of Trust is on file and of record in
the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi, in Deed
of Trust May 4, 2023, Document No. 202301259 thereof;
WHEREAS, said Deed of Trust was ultimately assigned to Stockton Mortgage
Corporation by assignment on file and of record in the office of the
Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi, in March 24, 2025, Document
No. 202500877 thereof; and
Corporation by assignment on file and of record in the office of the
Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi, in March 24, 2025, Document
No. 202500877 thereof; and
WHEREAS, the legal holder of the said Deed of Trust and the note secured
thereby, substituted Wilson & Associates, PLLC, as Trustee therein, as
authorized by the terms thereof, by instrument recorded in the office of
the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in April 9, 2025, Document No. 202501016
thereof; and
thereby, substituted Wilson & Associates, PLLC, as Trustee therein, as
authorized by the terms thereof, by instrument recorded in the office of
the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in April 9, 2025, Document No. 202501016
thereof; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the performance of the conditions
and stipulations as set forth by said Deed of Trust, and having been
requested by the legal holder of the indebtedness secured and described
by said Deed of Trust so to do, notice is hereby given that Wilson &
Associates, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority
conferred upon me in said Deed of Trust, will offer for sale and will
sell at public sale and outcry to the highest and best bidder for
certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a
bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee,
during the legal hours (between the hours of 11 o'clock a.m. and 4
o'clock p.m.) at the front door of the Courthouse, on September 18,
2025, the following described land and property being the same land and
property described in said Deed of Trust, situated in Wayne County,
State of Mississippi, to-wit:
and stipulations as set forth by said Deed of Trust, and having been
requested by the legal holder of the indebtedness secured and described
by said Deed of Trust so to do, notice is hereby given that Wilson &
Associates, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority
conferred upon me in said Deed of Trust, will offer for sale and will
sell at public sale and outcry to the highest and best bidder for
certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a
bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee,
during the legal hours (between the hours of 11 o'clock a.m. and 4
o'clock p.m.) at the front door of the Courthouse, on September 18,
2025, the following described land and property being the same land and
property described in said Deed of Trust, situated in Wayne County,
State of Mississippi, to-wit:
Commencing at the Southwest corner of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of
Section 15, Township 7 North, Range 7 West, in Wayne County,
Mississippi, run thence East for 445.0 feet; thence run North for 150.0
feet; thence run West for 445.0 feet, more or less, to a fence; run
thence South along the said fence for 150.0 feet, more or less, to the
point of beginning, containing 1.53 acres, more or less.
Section 15, Township 7 North, Range 7 West, in Wayne County,
Mississippi, run thence East for 445.0 feet; thence run North for 150.0
feet; thence run West for 445.0 feet, more or less, to a fence; run
thence South along the said fence for 150.0 feet, more or less, to the
point of beginning, containing 1.53 acres, more or less.
Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will
convey only such title as is vested in the aforementioned Substitute
Trustee.
convey only such title as is vested in the aforementioned Substitute
Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 16th day of July, 2025.
Sincerely,
/s/ Courtney McGahhey
WILSON & ASSOCIATES, PLLC,
Substitute Trustee
PREPARED BY:
WILSON & ASSOCIATES, PLLC, Substitute Trustee
400 West Capitol Avenue
Suite 1400
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 219-9388
File # 361321
Publish: August 28, September 4 & September 11, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE INTEREST OF THE MINOR CHILD RHM
MELISSA MASON and RONNIE MASON, JOINT-PETITIONERS
versus
JASON B. FREEMAN and UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER, RESPONDENTS
CIVIL CAUSE NO.: 2025-148
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO: JASON B. FREEMAN, WHEREVER HE MAY BE FOUND
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT
You have been made a Respondent in the Petition filed in this Court by
the Petitioners seeking custody of minor child.
the Petitioners seeking custody of minor child.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Joint Petition for
Child Custody and Other Relief regarding the minor child RHM born to
Meredith Faith Mason, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. on the 24th day of
September, 2025, 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 complaint or petition.
Child Custody and Other Relief regarding the minor child RHM born to
Meredith Faith Mason, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. on the 24th day of
September, 2025, 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 complaint or petition.
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 the seal of said Court, this 22nd day of
August, 2025
August, 2025
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County,
Mississippi Chancery Clerk
Angie Jabri
By: Deputy Clerk
Publish: August 28, September 4 & September 11, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE INTEREST OF THE MINOR CHILD RHM
MELISSA MASON and RONNIE MASON, JOINT-PETITIONERS
versus
JASON B. FREEMAN and UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER, RESPONDENTS
CIVIL CAUSE NO.: 2025-148
RULE 81SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO: UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER WHEREVER HE MAY BE FOUND
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT
You have been made a Respondent in the Petition filed in this Court by
the Petitioners seeking custody of minor child.
the Petitioners seeking custody of minor child.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Joint Petition for
Child Custody and Other Relief regarding the minor child RHM born to
Meredith Faith Mason, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. on the 24th day of
September, 2025, 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 complaint or petition.
Child Custody and Other Relief regarding the minor child RHM born to
Meredith Faith Mason, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. on the 24th day of
September, 2025, 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 complaint or petition.
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 the seal of said Court, this 22nd day of
August, 2025
August, 2025
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County,
Mississippi Chancery Clerk
Angie Jabri
By: Deputy Clerk
Publish: August 28, September 4 & September 11, 2025
File: MS21978
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2011, Jacqueline D. Mayfield, a single woman
executed a certain Deed of Trust to Robert W. Windham, Area Director,
Trustee for the use and benefit of United States of America acting
through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States
Department of Agriculture which Deed of Trust is of record in the office
of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi, on October 26, 2011,
as Document Number 201104380.
executed a certain Deed of Trust to Robert W. Windham, Area Director,
Trustee for the use and benefit of United States of America acting
through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States
Department of Agriculture which Deed of Trust is of record in the office
of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi, on October 26, 2011,
as Document Number 201104380.
WHEREAS, United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing
Service, United States Department of Agriculture, the current holder
and/or assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee
by instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk's Office on June 6, 2025,
as Document Number 202501523; and
Service, United States Department of Agriculture, the current holder
and/or assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee
by instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk's Office on June 6, 2025,
as Document Number 202501523; 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, United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing
Service, United States Department of Agriculture, the legal holder of
said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee
in said deed of trust, will on October 9, 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 main front door of the County Courthouse of
Wayne County in Waynesboro, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder
for cash the following described property situated in Wayne County,
Mississippi, to wit:
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, United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing
Service, United States Department of Agriculture, the legal holder of
said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee
in said deed of trust, will on October 9, 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 main front door of the County Courthouse of
Wayne County in Waynesboro, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder
for cash the following described property situated in Wayne County,
Mississippi, to wit:
Commence at the Northwest corner of Section 9, Township 8 North, Range 6
West, Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run South 00°02'27" West along
the West line of Section 9 a distance of 2,092.65 feet; thence run East
a distance of 316.86 feet to the Point of Beginning of the land to be
described; from said Point of Beginning, run South 06°36'40" East a
distance of 318.74 feet to the centerline of Howard Drive; thence run
along the centerline of Howard Drive the following courses: South
87°21'51" East a distance of 41.88 feet; thence North 86°21'20" East a
distance of 40.75 feet; thence North 77°26'47" East a distance of 39.96
feet; thence North 73°08'24" East a distance of 55.03 feet to the
centerline of Landfill Road; thence run along the centerline of Landfill
Road the following courses: North 12°22'54" West a distance of 239.75
feet; thence North 09°32'16" West a distance of 57.94 feet; thence
leaving the centerline of Landfill Road, run West 149.85 feet back to
the Point of Beginning, containing 1.1635 acres, more or less, and being
a part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Township
8 North, Range 6 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
West, Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run South 00°02'27" West along
the West line of Section 9 a distance of 2,092.65 feet; thence run East
a distance of 316.86 feet to the Point of Beginning of the land to be
described; from said Point of Beginning, run South 06°36'40" East a
distance of 318.74 feet to the centerline of Howard Drive; thence run
along the centerline of Howard Drive the following courses: South
87°21'51" East a distance of 41.88 feet; thence North 86°21'20" East a
distance of 40.75 feet; thence North 77°26'47" East a distance of 39.96
feet; thence North 73°08'24" East a distance of 55.03 feet to the
centerline of Landfill Road; thence run along the centerline of Landfill
Road the following courses: North 12°22'54" West a distance of 239.75
feet; thence North 09°32'16" West a distance of 57.94 feet; thence
leaving the centerline of Landfill Road, run West 149.85 feet back to
the Point of Beginning, containing 1.1635 acres, more or less, and being
a part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Township
8 North, Range 6 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
More commonly known as: 3 Howard Brother's Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367
I will convey only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
Halliday, Watkins, & Mann, P.C.
Substituted Trustee
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
244 Inverness Center Drive, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(801) 355-2886
Publication dates: September 11, 2025, September 18, 2025, September 25,
2025, October 2, 2025
2025, October 2, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN RE GUARDIANSHIP OF K.G.W., minor child
RACHEL GRACE GARLAND, PETITIONER
VERSUS
DEVIN BLAKE WASHINGTON, MICKEY (NICKIE) DIANE BUNCH, JAMES CRAIG BUNCH,
JR., RESPONDENTS
JR., RESPONDENTS
CAUSE NO. 18-CV-343
SUMMONS
(RULE 81)
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
To: DEVON BLAKE WASHINGTON, WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS REMAIN UNKNOWN
TO PETITIONER AFTER DILIGENT SEARCH AND INQUIRY
TO PETITIONER AFTER DILIGENT SEARCH AND INQUIRY
THE COMPLAINT AND ANY MOTIONS WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS ARE
IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS
IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition for
Termination of Guardianship, for Termination of Parental Rights, and for
Other Related and/or Alternative Relief at 9:30 AM on November 6, 2025
in the courtroom of the Jones County Chancery Courthouse in Laurel,
Mississippi, before the Honorable Larry Buffington. In case of your
failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for
the money and 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.
Termination of Guardianship, for Termination of Parental Rights, and for
Other Related and/or Alternative Relief at 9:30 AM on November 6, 2025
in the courtroom of the Jones County Chancery Courthouse in Laurel,
Mississippi, before the Honorable Larry Buffington. In case of your
failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for
the money and 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 this Court, this the 27th day of
August, anno Domini 2025.
August, anno Domini 2025.
WILLIAM "JEREMY" CARR
Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi
609 Azalea Dr.
Waynesboro, MS 39367
Publish: Sept. 4, Sept. 11 & Sept. 18, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
SETH MICHAEL DRENNAN AND MADISON TAYLOR DRENNAN, PLAINTIFFS
VS.
WILLIAM THOMAS, DEFENDANT
CAUSE NO. 2024-11AD
RULE 81
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: WILLIAM THOMAS and Unknown Putative Fathers, 534 Hwy 44 Jayess, MS
39641 or WHEREVER THEY MAY BE FOUND
39641 or WHEREVER THEY MAY BE FOUND
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT(S)
You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by the
Plaintiff seeking termination of parental rights and adoption.
Plaintiff seeking termination of parental rights and adoption.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint or petition
on the 28th of October of 2025 at 9:30 a.m., in the courtroom of the
Wayne County Chancery Courthouse in Waynesboro, Mississippi, and in the
case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered
against you for the money or other things demanded in the complaint or
petition.
on the 28th of October of 2025 at 9:30 a.m., in the courtroom of the
Wayne County Chancery Courthouse in Waynesboro, Mississippi, and in the
case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered
against you for the money or other things 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.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 4th day of
September, 2025.
September, 2025.
WAYNE COUNTY
CHANCERY CLERK
JEREMY CARR
By: Angie Walker, D.C.
Publish: Sept. 11, Sept. 18 & Sept. 25, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
SETH MICHAEL DRENNAN AND MADISON TAYLOR DRENNAN, PLAINTIFFS
VS.
WILLIAM THOMAS, DEFENDANT
CAUSE NO. 2024-11AD
RULE 81
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: Unknown Putative Fathers, WHEREVER THEY MAY BE FOUND
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT(S)
You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by the
Plaintiff seeking termination of parental rights and adoption.
Plaintiff seeking termination of parental rights and adoption.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint or petition
on the 28th of October of 2025 at 9:30 a.m., in the courtroom of the
Wayne County Chancery Courthouse in Waynesboro, Mississippi, and in the
case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered
against you for the money or other things demanded in the complaint or
petition.
on the 28th of October of 2025 at 9:30 a.m., in the courtroom of the
Wayne County Chancery Courthouse in Waynesboro, Mississippi, and in the
case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered
against you for the money or other things 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.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 4th day of
September, 2025.
September, 2025.
WAYNE COUNTY
CHANCERY CLERK
JEREMY CARR
By: Angie Walker, D.C.
Publish: Sept. 11, Sept. 18 & Sept. 25, 2025
NOTICE
Diamond Towers V LLC proposes to build a 291-foot Self-support
Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 2480 Strickland Road,
Waynesboro, Wayne Co., MS 39367 [Lat: 31-32-51.31 N, Long: 88-45-42.79
W]. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on
historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of
this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Arjun Pai, a.pai@trileaf.com, 7700
West Highway 71, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78735 – 512.519.9388
Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 2480 Strickland Road,
Waynesboro, Wayne Co., MS 39367 [Lat: 31-32-51.31 N, Long: 88-45-42.79
W]. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on
historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of
this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Arjun Pai, a.pai@trileaf.com, 7700
West Highway 71, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78735 – 512.519.9388
Publish: Sept. 11, 2025
Request for Quotation for Workforce Training Services:
Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District (SMPDD), as the
fiscal agent for the Twin Districts Workforce Development Area (TDWDA),
is seeking training providers to provide short-term training services
relative to in-demand jobs within the TDWDA. The proposed training will
be provided to participants of the Career STEP program, a workforce
development program funded through a Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF) grant by the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
The program is designed to propel eligible participants towards a career
by assisting them with obtaining training and completing coursework that
leads to employment for the first step within their current or new
career field. The program works closely with training providers and
eligible participants to ensure compliance and successful completion.
fiscal agent for the Twin Districts Workforce Development Area (TDWDA),
is seeking training providers to provide short-term training services
relative to in-demand jobs within the TDWDA. The proposed training will
be provided to participants of the Career STEP program, a workforce
development program funded through a Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF) grant by the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
The program is designed to propel eligible participants towards a career
by assisting them with obtaining training and completing coursework that
leads to employment for the first step within their current or new
career field. The program works closely with training providers and
eligible participants to ensure compliance and successful completion.
The short-term training courses we seek should be one year or less and
result in verifiable industry- recognized credentials, certificates,
license, certification, and/or degree. Priority will be given to
training courses that relate to in-demand occupations that align with
sector strategies in the Twin Districts Workforce Development Area
addressing skill gaps and leading to employment.
(https://mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/)
result in verifiable industry- recognized credentials, certificates,
license, certification, and/or degree. Priority will be given to
training courses that relate to in-demand occupations that align with
sector strategies in the Twin Districts Workforce Development Area
addressing skill gaps and leading to employment.
(https://mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/)
The Request for Quotation Form (RFQ) must be completed and submitted for
each course/program. The required RFQ form with detailed specifications
can be found Monday, September, 8 2025 on our website at
www.smpdd.com/rfp_publicnotice/.
each course/program. The required RFQ form with detailed specifications
can be found Monday, September, 8 2025 on our website at
www.smpdd.com/rfp_publicnotice/.
Area of service: Services will be provided to eligible residents of the
following counties: Clarke, Covington, Forrest, George, Greene, Hancock,
Harrison, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Kemper, Lamar,
Lauderdale, Leake, Marion, Neshoba, Newton, Pearl River, Perry, Scott,
Smith, Stone and Wayne.
following counties: Clarke, Covington, Forrest, George, Greene, Hancock,
Harrison, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Kemper, Lamar,
Lauderdale, Leake, Marion, Neshoba, Newton, Pearl River, Perry, Scott,
Smith, Stone and Wayne.
SMPDD reserves the right to accept or reject submissions based on
current program funding and/or training needs within the TDWDA. Site
visits may be conducted prior to approval. If approved, additional
guidelines will be provided in the Career STEP Training Vendor
Agreement.
current program funding and/or training needs within the TDWDA. Site
visits may be conducted prior to approval. If approved, additional
guidelines will be provided in the Career STEP Training Vendor
Agreement.
Quotations must be received by Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 12:00
p.m. (Central Standard Time) and should be forwarded by email to
cassandrabrown@smpdd.com.
p.m. (Central Standard Time) and should be forwarded by email to
cassandrabrown@smpdd.com.
Questions regarding this solicitation may be emailed to Kacie Brown,
cassandrabrown@smpdd.com, no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September
12, 2025. All responses will be posted to www.smpdd.com/rfp_publicnotice
on Monday, September 15, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.
cassandrabrown@smpdd.com, no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September
12, 2025. All responses will be posted to www.smpdd.com/rfp_publicnotice
on Monday, September 15, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.
Publish: Sept. 11, 2025
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