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SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2024, Christopher Joe Hurtt executed a Deed of
Trust to Donald G. Griffin, Trustee for Community Bank of Mississippi,
which Deed of Trust was recorded on February 8, 2024, at Instrument No.
12400409 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
Mississippi;
Trust to Donald G. Griffin, Trustee for Community Bank of Mississippi,
which Deed of Trust was recorded on February 8, 2024, at Instrument No.
12400409 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
Mississippi;
WHEREAS, the aforesaid Community Bank of Mississippi, the holder of said
deed of trust and the note secured thereby, substituted Pine Belt Land
Title, LLC, as Trustee therein, as authorized by the terms thereof, by
instrument recorded January 23, 2026, at Instrument Number 202600218 in
the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi;
and
deed of trust and the note secured thereby, substituted Pine Belt Land
Title, LLC, as Trustee therein, as authorized by the terms thereof, by
instrument recorded January 23, 2026, at Instrument Number 202600218 in
the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi;
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, and the legal holder of said indebtedness, Community Bank of
Mississippi, 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 for the purpose of raising the sums due
thereunder, together with attorney's fees, Substituted 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, and the legal holder of said indebtedness, Community Bank of
Mississippi, 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 for the purpose of raising the sums due
thereunder, together with attorney's fees, Substituted Trustee's fees
and expense of sale;
NOW, THEREFORE, Pine Belt Land Title, LLC, Substituted Trustee in said
deed of trust, will on March 5, 2026 offer for sale at public outcry for
cash to the highest bidder, and sell within legal hours (being between
the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.) on the steps of the Wayne County
Courthouse, located in Waynesboro, Mississippi, the following described
property situated in the County of Wayne, State of Mississippi, to-wit:
deed of trust, will on March 5, 2026 offer for sale at public outcry for
cash to the highest bidder, and sell within legal hours (being between
the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.) on the steps of the Wayne County
Courthouse, located in Waynesboro, Mississippi, the following described
property situated in the County of Wayne, State of Mississippi, to-wit:
Commencing at the SW Corner of the NW º of the SE º of Section 13,
Township 7 North, Range 9 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, thence run
East for a distance of 16.1 feet to the centerline of a gravel road
(William Cooley Drive) thence run in a Northerly direction along the
centerline of a gravel road as follows: North 10 degrees 11 minutes 00
seconds East for a distance of 500.0 feet, thence run North 11 degrees
49 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 200.0 feet, thence around a
curve to the right of a line with a radius of 805.64 feet and a length
of 210.07 feet, thence run North 25 degrees 27 minutes 55 seconds East
for a distance of 453.23 feet, thence run North 82 degrees 48 minutes 25
seconds West along an old fence line (claim line by Cooley) for a
distance of 410.32 feet to a concrete monument, thence run South along
red painted line for a distance of 1347.00 feet to the Point of
Beginning.
Township 7 North, Range 9 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, thence run
East for a distance of 16.1 feet to the centerline of a gravel road
(William Cooley Drive) thence run in a Northerly direction along the
centerline of a gravel road as follows: North 10 degrees 11 minutes 00
seconds East for a distance of 500.0 feet, thence run North 11 degrees
49 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 200.0 feet, thence around a
curve to the right of a line with a radius of 805.64 feet and a length
of 210.07 feet, thence run North 25 degrees 27 minutes 55 seconds East
for a distance of 453.23 feet, thence run North 82 degrees 48 minutes 25
seconds West along an old fence line (claim line by Cooley) for a
distance of 410.32 feet to a concrete monument, thence run South along
red painted line for a distance of 1347.00 feet to the Point of
Beginning.
Indexing Instructions: NW º of SE º of Section 13, Township 7 North,
Range 9 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
Range 9 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
I WILL CONVEY only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 5th day of February 2026.
/s/ Paul D. Walley
Pine Belt Land Title, LLC
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE
PUBLISH: February 12, 2026, February 19, 2026, and February 26, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONNA MARIE TATE BURGESS, DECEASED
TERRY JOE BURGESS, ADMINISTRATOR
NO. 2026 - 24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
__________________________
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 6th day of
February, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned, TERRY JOE BURGESS, Administrator of the Estate of Donna
Marie Tate Burgess, 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.
February, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned, TERRY JOE BURGESS, Administrator of the Estate of Donna
Marie Tate Burgess, 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 6th day of February, 2026.
/s/ Terry Joe Burgess
TERRY JOE BURGESS, ADMINISTRATOR
Publish: Feb. 12, Feb. 19 & Feb. 26, 2026
INVITATION FOR BIDS
FOREST PRODUCTS FOR SALE
NOTICE
BID NO. 10490
Sealed bids will be received by the Wayne County School District up to
and no later than 10:00 a.m., March 4, 2026, for the right to cut and
remove all timber, standing or down, designated for that purpose on:
and no later than 10:00 a.m., March 4, 2026, for the right to cut and
remove all timber, standing or down, designated for that purpose on:
Section 16, Township 8 North, Range 5 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
Before bids are submitted, full information concerning the material for
sale, conditions of sale and submission of bids should be obtained from
Scott Mellard, Area Forester, Mississippi Forestry Commission Office,
phone number 601-765-8631.
sale, conditions of sale and submission of bids should be obtained from
Scott Mellard, Area Forester, Mississippi Forestry Commission Office,
phone number 601-765-8631.
The right to reject any and all bids is reserved.
Wayne County School District
Lynn Revette,
Interment Superintendent
Publish: Feb. 12, Feb. 19 & Feb. 26, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
SETH WISE and LOUISE WISE, PLAINTIFFS
Versus
SKYLER GOLLOTEE, DEFENDANT
NO. 2026-0028
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
To SKYLER GOLLOTTE, whose address and whereabouts remain unknown to
PLAINTIFFS after diligent search and inquiry
PLAINTIFFS after diligent search and inquiry
You have been made a defendant in the above-referenced civil action
filed in this Court by Plaintiffs seeking termination of your parental
rights as to the minor child born in 2024, C.J.W.
filed in this Court by Plaintiffs seeking termination of your parental
rights as to the minor child born in 2024, C.J.W.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint for relief
filed against you in this cause of action at 1:30 p.m. on 16 March 2026
in the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, located at 609
Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367. In case of your failure to appear
and defend, a judgment may be entered against you for the relief sought
by the plaintiffs. You are not required to file an answer or other
responsive pleading, but you may if you so desire.
filed against you in this cause of action at 1:30 p.m. on 16 March 2026
in the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, located at 609
Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367. In case of your failure to appear
and defend, a judgment may be entered against you for the relief sought
by the plaintiffs. You are not required to file an answer or other
responsive pleading, but you may if you so desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court on 06 February 2026.
Jeremy Carr,
WAYNE COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
Angie Walker
By: Deputy Clerk
CRUZ GRAY
No. 104340
Gray Law Firm
P.O. Box 666
Laurel, MS 39441
601-422-0000
Publish: Feb. 12, Feb. 19 & Feb. 26, 2026
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated June 2, 2004, executed by JEROME
D. COOLEY conveying certain real property therein described to DEBERA
BRIDGES, as Trustee, for CITIFINANCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC.,
Original Beneficiary, to secure the indebtedness therein described, as
same appears of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne
County, Mississippi filed and recorded June 2, 2004, in Deed Book 1118,
Page 544-549; and
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated June 2, 2004, executed by JEROME
D. COOLEY conveying certain real property therein described to DEBERA
BRIDGES, as Trustee, for CITIFINANCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC.,
Original Beneficiary, to secure the indebtedness therein described, as
same appears of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne
County, Mississippi filed and recorded June 2, 2004, in Deed Book 1118,
Page 544-549; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred
and assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for
BMCF-EG Gunyah Series II Trust; and
and assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for
BMCF-EG Gunyah Series II Trust; and
WHEREAS, Rubin Lublin, LLC has been appointed as Substitute Trustee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the
undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent,
by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said
Substitute Trustee shall, on March 19, 2026 within the lawful hours of
sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the front door of the Courthouse
proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash
or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in
Wayne County, Mississippi, to wit:
undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent,
by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said
Substitute Trustee shall, on March 19, 2026 within the lawful hours of
sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the front door of the Courthouse
proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash
or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in
Wayne County, Mississippi, to wit:
A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE S 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF
SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI,
AND DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT:
SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI,
AND DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT:
BEGINNING AT A POINT 120.0 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NE
1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 11; THENCE NORTH 115.0 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING OF THE LOT TO BE CONVEYED; THENCE NORTH 150.0 FEET; THENCE
EAST 80.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 150.0 FEET; THENCE WEST 80.0 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING.
1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 11; THENCE NORTH 115.0 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING OF THE LOT TO BE CONVEYED; THENCE NORTH 150.0 FEET; THENCE
EAST 80.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 150.0 FEET; THENCE WEST 80.0 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be
103 EVANS ST, WAYNESBORO, MS 39367. In the event of any discrepancy
between this street address and the legal description of the property,
the legal description shall control.
103 EVANS ST, WAYNESBORO, MS 39367. In the event of any discrepancy
between this street address and the legal description of the property,
the legal description shall control.
Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Rubin Lublin, LLC
3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
rlselaw.com/property-listing
Tel: (877) 813-0992
Fax: (470) 508-9401
PUBLISH: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND J.A.E, J.A.E., AND
J.A.E., MINORS, BY AND THROUGH THEIR NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS,
PETITIONERS
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND J.A.E, J.A.E., AND
J.A.E., MINORS, BY AND THROUGH THEIR NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS,
PETITIONERS
VS.
SHACOREY LACHELLE EVERETT, CO-PETITIONER/RESPONDENT
VS.
JAQUEL HARRIS AND UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER, RESPONDENTS
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Jaquel Harris and Unknown Putative Father, who is not to be found in
the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post office
address is not known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry made by
said Petitioners.
the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post office
address is not known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry made by
said Petitioners.
You have been made Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by the
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and J.A.E, J.A.E., and J.A.E., Minors, seeking to
terminate your parental rights as those rights relate to said minors and
demanding that the full custody, control and authority to act on behalf
of said minors be placed with the Wayne County Department of Child
Protection Services.
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and J.A.E, J.A.E., and J.A.E., Minors, seeking to
terminate your parental rights as those rights relate to said minors and
demanding that the full custody, control and authority to act on behalf
of said minors be placed with the Wayne County Department of Child
Protection Services.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE AMENDED PETITION FILED
AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 26th DAY OF
MARCH, 2026 IN THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609
AZALEA DR. IN WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO
APPEAR AND DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF
DEMANDED IN THE PETITION.
AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 26th DAY OF
MARCH, 2026 IN THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609
AZALEA DR. IN WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO
APPEAR AND DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF
DEMANDED IN THE 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 seal of said Court, this 2nd day of February,
2026.
2026.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: Feb. 19, Feb. 26 & March 5, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND H.J.M., A MINOR, BY AND
THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND H.J.M., A MINOR, BY AND
THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS
VS.
ADRIANNA MARIE MCLAIN, CHRISTOPHER CARR, AND UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER,
RESPONDENTS
RESPONDENTS
CIVIL ACTION NO. 25-258
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Adrianna Marie Mclain, Christopher Carr, and Unknown Putative
Father, who are not to be found in the State of Mississippi on diligent
inquiry and whose post office addresses are not known to the Petitioners
after diligent inquiry made by said Petitioners.
Father, who are not to be found in the State of Mississippi on diligent
inquiry and whose post office addresses are not known to the Petitioners
after diligent inquiry made by said Petitioners.
You have been made Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by the
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and H.J.M., a Minor, seeking to terminate your parental
rights as those rights relate to said minor and demanding that the full
custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minor be placed
with the Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services.
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and H.J.M., a Minor, seeking to terminate your parental
rights as those rights relate to said minor and demanding that the full
custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minor be placed
with the Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE PETITION FILED AGAINST
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 26th DAY OF MARCH, 2026
IN THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA DR.
IN WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 26th DAY OF MARCH, 2026
IN THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA DR.
IN WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE 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 seal of said Court, this 2nd day of February,
2026.
2026.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: Feb. 19, Feb. 26 & March 5, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OR RAY ARTIST POWE, DECEASED
LILLIE POWE, DEMESHA LEVERETTE WARREN, RAMON LEVERETTE AND ARTIS RAY
POWE, CO-PETITIONERS
POWE, CO-PETITIONERS
CAUSE NO. 25-cv-00253
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on February 18th, 2026, by
the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned
Administrator of the Estate of Ray Artis Powe, 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.
the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned
Administrator of the Estate of Ray Artis Powe, 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 10th day of February, 2026
/s/ Lillie Powe
Lillie Powe, Administrator
Publish: Feb. 19, Feb. 26 & March 5, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TOMMY G. WILLIAMS, DECEASED
DANA A. WILLIAMS LANEY, EXECUTRIX
NO. 2026-33
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF TOMMY G. WILLIAMS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 13th day of February,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, DANA A. WILLIAMS LANEY, Executrix of the Estate of Tommy G.
Williams, 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.
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, DANA A. WILLIAMS LANEY, Executrix of the Estate of Tommy G.
Williams, 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 13th day of February, 2026.
/s/ Dana A. Williams Laney
DANA A. WILLIAMS LANEY, Executrix
Publish: Feb. 19, Feb. 26 & March 5, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES C. BRITTON, JR., DECEASED
BILLY RALP GANT, ADMINISTRATOR
CIVIL ACTION NO.: 26-12
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The unknown heirs-at-law of James C. Britton, Jr., deceased, whose
post office address and street address are unknown after diligent search
and inquiry to ascertain same.
post office address and street address are unknown after diligent search
and inquiry to ascertain same.
You have been made a Defendant in a Motion filed in this Court by Billy
Ralph Gant seeking a determination of heirship of James C. Britton, Jr.,
deceased. The known heirs-at-law have joined in the Motion to Determine
Heirship.
Ralph Gant seeking a determination of heirship of James C. Britton, Jr.,
deceased. The known heirs-at-law have joined in the Motion to Determine
Heirship.
You are summoned to appear and defend the Motion filed against you in
this action at 9:00 o'clock a.m.. on the 26th day of March 2026 in
the courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse, the City of Waynesboro,
Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a
Judgment will be entered against you for the things demanded in the
Motion.
this action at 9:00 o'clock a.m.. on the 26th day of March 2026 in
the courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse, the City of Waynesboro,
Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a
Judgment will be entered against you for the things demanded in the
Motion.
You are not required to file and answer or other pleadings, but you may
do so if you desire.
do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 9th day of
February, 2026.
February, 2026.
JEREMY CARR,
CHANCERY CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker, D.C.
Publish: Feb. 19, Feb. 26 & March 5, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES C. BRITTON, JR., DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 26-12
_____________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
_____________________
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 5th day of
February, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Administrator of the Estate of James C. Britton, Jr.,
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.
February, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Administrator of the Estate of James C. Britton, Jr.,
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 7th day of February, 2026.
/s/ Billy Ralph Gant
BILLY RALPH GANT, Administrator
Publish: Feb. 19, Feb. 26 & March 5, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ORA LEE CUNNINGHAM DECEASED
CIVIL ACTION NO.:26-25
JUANITA MARZETTE, ADMINISTRATRIX
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The unknown heirs-at-law of Ora Lee Cunningham deceased, whose post
office address and street address are unknown after diligent search and
inquiry to ascertain same.
office address and street address are unknown after diligent search and
inquiry to ascertain same.
You have been made a Defendant in a Motion filed in this Court by
Juanita Marzette seeking a determination of heirship of Ora Lee
Cunningham deceased. The known heirs-at-law have joined in the Motion
to Determine Heirship.
Juanita Marzette seeking a determination of heirship of Ora Lee
Cunningham deceased. The known heirs-at-law have joined in the Motion
to Determine Heirship.
You are summoned to appear and defend the Motion filed against you in
this action at
this action at
9:00 o'clock a.m. on the 7th day of April, 2026 in the courtroom of
the Wayne County Courthouse, the City of Waynesboro, Mississippi, and in
case of your failure to appear and defend, a Judgment will be entered
against you for the things demanded in the Motion.
the Wayne County Courthouse, the City of Waynesboro, Mississippi, and in
case of your failure to appear and defend, a Judgment will be entered
against you for the things demanded in the Motion.
You are not required to file and answer or other pleadings, but you may
do so if you desire.
do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 17th day of
February, 2026.
February, 2026.
JEREMY CARR,
CHANCERY CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker, D.C.
Publish: Feb. 26, March 5 & March 12, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ORA LEE CUNNINGHAM, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 26-25
________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
________________________
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 9th day of
February, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Administratrix of the Estate of Ora Lee Cunningham,
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.
February, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Administratrix of the Estate of Ora Lee Cunningham,
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 13th day of February, 2026.
/s/ Juanita Marzette
JUANITA MARZETTE, Administratrix
Publish: Feb. 26, March 5 & March 12, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LEON HAYES, DECEASED
LAWRENCE HAYES, JR., ADMINISTRATOR
NO.: 77CH1:25-cv-00105
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 13th day of June,
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administrator of the Estate of Leon Hayes, 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 law, with ninety (90) days from the first publication of this
notice, or they will forever be barred.
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administrator of the Estate of Leon Hayes, 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 law, with ninety (90) days from the first publication of this
notice, or they will forever be barred.
This, the 17th day of February, 2026.
/s/ Lawrence Hayes, Jr.
LAWRENCE HAYES, JR.
Publish: Feb. 26, March 5 & March 12, 2026
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
_________________________
WHEREAS, on June 30, 2025, HEIDI M. DRUMMOND executed a Deed of Trust to
CHARLES M. LEGGETT, Trustee, for the benefit of JAMES PURVIS, 15 Dailey
Martin Drive, Heidelberg, Mississippi 39439, which Deed of Trust was
recorded on June 30, 2025, in the office of Chancery Clerk, Wayne
County, Mississippi, and is identified as Instrument Number 202501748;
and
CHARLES M. LEGGETT, Trustee, for the benefit of JAMES PURVIS, 15 Dailey
Martin Drive, Heidelberg, Mississippi 39439, which Deed of Trust was
recorded on June 30, 2025, in the office of Chancery Clerk, Wayne
County, Mississippi, and is identified as Instrument Number 202501748;
and
WHEREAS, default having been named 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 I, CHARLES
M. LEGGETT, 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 cash, during the legal hours
(between the hours of 11:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m.) at the
South front door of the County Courthouse of Wayne County, Mississippi,
on the 19th day of March, 2026, 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 I, CHARLES
M. LEGGETT, 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 cash, during the legal hours
(between the hours of 11:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m.) at the
South front door of the County Courthouse of Wayne County, Mississippi,
on the 19th day of March, 2026, 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:
A parcel of land lying in the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 6,
Township 9 North, Range 9 West, Wayne County, Mississippi. Commencing at
the Northwest corner of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 6, Township
9 North, Range 9 West, Wayne County Mississippi, for the POINT OF
BEGINNING; thence run South 89 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds East 494.41
feet along the quarter section line to a point in the centerline of a
public road. (The following calls are along said centerline) thence run
South 34 degrees 19 minutes 22 seconds West 21.96 feet; thence South 35
degrees 09 minutes 20 seconds West 66.48 feet; thence run South 33
degrees 20 minutes 14 seconds West 69.46 feet; thence run South 29
degrees 40 minutes 21 seconds West 76.56 feet; thence run South 29
degrees 57 minutes 54 seconds West 91.45 feet; thence run South 31
degrees 58 minutes 03 seconds West 60.77feet; thence run South 37
degrees 33 minutes 59 seconds West 56.10 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 10 minutes 44 seconds West 2.77 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 10 minutes 44 seconds West 53.34 feet; thence run South 38
degrees 42 minutes 16 seconds West 60.42 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 21 minutes 16 seconds West 69.12 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 39 minutes 36 seconds West 55.44 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 13 minutes 53 seconds West 18.47 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 13 minutes 53 seconds West 51.18 feet; thence run South 28
degrees 32 minutes 33 seconds West 59.00 feet; thence run South 20
degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds West 51.33 feet; then run South 10 degrees
45 minutes 21 seconds West 17.34 feet; thence run South 10 degrees 45
minutes 21 seconds West 36.92 feet; thence run South 04 degrees 50
minutes 00 seconds West 56.31 feet; thence run South 04 degrees 46
minutes 47 seconds West 54.30 feet; thence leaving said center line run
North 00 degrees 02 minutes 17 seconds West 885.45 feet to the point of
beginning, containing 4.2503 acres, more or less.
Township 9 North, Range 9 West, Wayne County, Mississippi. Commencing at
the Northwest corner of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 6, Township
9 North, Range 9 West, Wayne County Mississippi, for the POINT OF
BEGINNING; thence run South 89 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds East 494.41
feet along the quarter section line to a point in the centerline of a
public road. (The following calls are along said centerline) thence run
South 34 degrees 19 minutes 22 seconds West 21.96 feet; thence South 35
degrees 09 minutes 20 seconds West 66.48 feet; thence run South 33
degrees 20 minutes 14 seconds West 69.46 feet; thence run South 29
degrees 40 minutes 21 seconds West 76.56 feet; thence run South 29
degrees 57 minutes 54 seconds West 91.45 feet; thence run South 31
degrees 58 minutes 03 seconds West 60.77feet; thence run South 37
degrees 33 minutes 59 seconds West 56.10 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 10 minutes 44 seconds West 2.77 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 10 minutes 44 seconds West 53.34 feet; thence run South 38
degrees 42 minutes 16 seconds West 60.42 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 21 minutes 16 seconds West 69.12 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 39 minutes 36 seconds West 55.44 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 13 minutes 53 seconds West 18.47 feet; thence run South 37
degrees 13 minutes 53 seconds West 51.18 feet; thence run South 28
degrees 32 minutes 33 seconds West 59.00 feet; thence run South 20
degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds West 51.33 feet; then run South 10 degrees
45 minutes 21 seconds West 17.34 feet; thence run South 10 degrees 45
minutes 21 seconds West 36.92 feet; thence run South 04 degrees 50
minutes 00 seconds West 56.31 feet; thence run South 04 degrees 46
minutes 47 seconds West 54.30 feet; thence leaving said center line run
North 00 degrees 02 minutes 17 seconds West 885.45 feet to the point of
beginning, containing 4.2503 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 me as Trustee.
convey only such title as is vested in me as Trustee.
WITNESS my signature, on this 20th day of February, 2026
/s/ Charles M. Leggett
CHARLES M. LEGGETT, TRUSTEE
LEGGETT LAW OFFICE, PLLC
POST OFFICE BOX 384
WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI 39367
TELEPHONE: (601) 735-4920
FACSIMILE: (601) 735-3859
MISSISSIPPI BAR NO. 1184
Publish: Feb. 26, March 5 & March 12, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
ELMER C. MILLER, JR, PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
IDORA T. TERRELL, DEFENDANCE
CIVIL CAUSE NO.: 2025-65
RULE 81
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO: IDORA T. TERRELL, WHEREVER SHE MAY BE FOUND
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT(S)
You have been made a Defendant in the Petition filed in this Court by
the Plaintiff, seeking Custody and Motion for Temporary Relief of minor
child, MLM.
the Plaintiff, seeking Custody and Motion for Temporary Relief of minor
child, MLM.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition at 9:00
o'clock A.M. on the 7th day of April 2026, 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.
o'clock A.M. on the 7th day of April 2026, 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 23rd day of
February, 2026.
February, 2026.
JEREMY CARR
Chancery Clerk,
Wayne County, Mississippi
ANGIE WALKER
By: Deputy Clerk
Publish: Feb. 28, March 5 & March 12, 2026
IN THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF RAM PETROLEUM LLC FOR EXTENSION OF INACTIVE WELL STATUS
UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR THE WELLS LOCATED IN CHAPARRAL FIELD, WAYNE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR THE WELLS LOCATED IN CHAPARRAL FIELD, WAYNE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 103 -2026 D
PUBLIC NOTICE
Please take notice that the State Oil and Gas Board of Mississippi, at
its regular meeting to be held Wednesday, March 18,2026, beginning at
9:00 a.m. in the hearing room, Suite E, 500 Greymont Avenue, Jackson,
Mississippi, will hear the Petition of Ram Petroleum LLC to extend the
inactive well status for a period of one year for the wells located in
Chaparral Field, Wayne County, Mississippi.
its regular meeting to be held Wednesday, March 18,2026, beginning at
9:00 a.m. in the hearing room, Suite E, 500 Greymont Avenue, Jackson,
Mississippi, will hear the Petition of Ram Petroleum LLC to extend the
inactive well status for a period of one year for the wells located in
Chaparral Field, Wayne County, Mississippi.
1. Pete Duvall Fee #1, API# 23-153-00007
2. Chaparral Oil Unit 18-4 #1, API# 23-153-00340
3. Chaparral Oil Unit 18-6 #1, API# 23-153-00342
4. Unit 12-15 #1, API# 23-153-000588
5. Wayne Chapman #1, API# 23-153-20851
A copy of the Petition is on file at the offices of the State Oil and
Gas Board, Suite E, 500 Greymont Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi and may be
there examined by any persons interested. At said hearing, all
interested persons may appear and be heard.
Gas Board, Suite E, 500 Greymont Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi and may be
there examined by any persons interested. At said hearing, all
interested persons may appear and be heard.
If you intend to contest the docket or request a continuance you must
notify the Board and the Petitioner's Attorney of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, March10, 2026. Failure to so
notify the Board and the Petitioner shall be a waiver of your right to
contest or request continuance.
notify the Board and the Petitioner's Attorney of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, March10, 2026. Failure to so
notify the Board and the Petitioner shall be a waiver of your right to
contest or request continuance.
You are advised the Board may adopt orders concerning a Petition which
may differ from the relief requested by the Petitioner and Board will
enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
may differ from the relief requested by the Petitioner and Board will
enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
Dated this the 2-th day of February, 2026.
STATE OIL & GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
By: /s/ Jesse S. New
JESSE S. NEW,
Executive Director
Ram Petroleum LLC
84 AC Dillon Rd. Lot 1
Tylertown, MS 39667
601-303-0999
Publish: Feb. 26, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given: Housing Authority of the City of Waynesboro will
hold a public hearing in regard to the 2026-2030 Five-Year PHA Plan, FY
2026 Capital Fund Grant and any changes to its goals, objectives, and
policies. The public hearing will be held at the Administrative Office,
1069 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367 on April 9th at 10:00am. All
information relevant to the public hearing is available for inspection
at the Administrative Office of the housing authority during normal
business hours.
hold a public hearing in regard to the 2026-2030 Five-Year PHA Plan, FY
2026 Capital Fund Grant and any changes to its goals, objectives, and
policies. The public hearing will be held at the Administrative Office,
1069 Wayne Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367 on April 9th at 10:00am. All
information relevant to the public hearing is available for inspection
at the Administrative Office of the housing authority during normal
business hours.
Publish: February 26 & March 12, 2026
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