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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
CAUSE NO. 25-0235
NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary on the Estate of ROBERT
WEST were granted to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Wayne
County, Mississippi, on May 29, 2026, and all persons having claim
against said Estate are hereby notified to present their claims to the
Clerk of said Court and to have them probated and allowed within ninety
(90) days from the date of the first publication of this notice, failure
to do so will bar the claim.
WEST were granted to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Wayne
County, Mississippi, on May 29, 2026, and all persons having claim
against said Estate are hereby notified to present their claims to the
Clerk of said Court and to have them probated and allowed within ninety
(90) days from the date of the first publication of this notice, failure
to do so will bar the claim.
THIS, the 9th day of June, 2026
ESTATE OF ROBERT WEST, Deceased
MICHAEL NIX, EXECUTOR
Z.V. "Zeke" BAUCUM IV (MSB #105660)
BAUCUM LAW FIRM, PLLC
Post Office Box 306
Laurel, Mississippi 39441
Telephone (601) 699-1030
Email zbaucum@baucumlawms.com
Publish: June 18, June 25 & July 2, 2026
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Wayne County,
Mississippi, acting for and on behalf of COUNTY WIDE of said county and
state, will receive sealed bids at the courthouse in the city of
Waynesboro, Mississippi, Wayne County until 9:00 a.m. on the 16th day of
July, 2026 for and on behalf of County Wide, for the purchase of the
following described services to wit:
Mississippi, acting for and on behalf of COUNTY WIDE of said county and
state, will receive sealed bids at the courthouse in the city of
Waynesboro, Mississippi, Wayne County until 9:00 a.m. on the 16th day of
July, 2026 for and on behalf of County Wide, for the purchase of the
following described services to wit:
Hot Mix — 9.5 MM delivered and laid in place )per ton)
Hot Mix — 9.5 MM pick-up at plant (per ton)
Hot Mix — Contractor's Mix, pick up at plant (per town)
CRS-2 (per gallon)
Chip Seal — in place to include Single Bituminous surface treatment in
place, Crushed Stone Size 7 and Emulisified CRS-2 (per square yard)
place, Crushed Stone Size 7 and Emulisified CRS-2 (per square yard)
Tack — Liquid asphalt (per gallon)
The Board reserves the right to reject all bids and/or to waive
informalities.
informalities.
So order this the 11th day of June, 2026.
/s/ Jeremy Carr
Jeremy Carr,
Chancery Clerk
Publish: June 18 and June 25, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SELINA MARIE LONG, DECEASED
GEORGE A. LONG, ADMINISTRATOR
NO. 2026-134
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
____________________
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 8th day of June,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, GEORGE A. LONG, Administrator of the Estate of Selina Marie
Long, 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, GEORGE A. LONG, Administrator of the Estate of Selina Marie
Long, 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 8th day of June, 2026
/s/ George A. Long
George A. Long,
Administrator
Publish: June 18, June 25 and July 2, 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
CIVIL ACTION NO. 25-227
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Shacorey Lachelle Everett, whose last known address is 34 Sand
Botton Dr, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367, and Jaquel Harris, whose last
known address is 76 Lester Ellis Dr, Shubuta, Mississippi 39360, and
who are 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.
Botton Dr, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367, and Jaquel Harris, whose last
known address is 76 Lester Ellis Dr, Shubuta, Mississippi 39360, and
who are 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.
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 9:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 30th DAY OF JULY,
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 9:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 30th DAY OF JULY,
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 1st day of June, 2026.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: June 25, July 2 & July 9, 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
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND
H.J.M., A MINOR, BY AND THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS,
PETITIONERS
PETITIONERS
VS.
ADRIANNA MARIE MCLAIN, CHRISTOPHER CARR, AND UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER,
RESPONDENTS
RESPONDENTS
CIVIL ACTION NO. 25-258
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Adrianna Marie McLain, whose last known address is 145 New Hope,
Unit 14, Ellisville, Mississippi 39437, and 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.
Unit 14, Ellisville, Mississippi 39437, and 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.
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 9:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 30th DAY OF JULY, 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 9:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 30th DAY OF JULY, 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 1st day of June, 2026.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: June 25, July 2 & July 9, 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 B.P.D., MINOR, BY AND
THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND B.P.D., MINOR, BY AND
THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS
VS.
AUNDRIA NICOLE LINDSAY AND JACOB PHILLIP DIAMOND, RESPONDENTS
CIVIL ACTION NO. 26-103
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Aundria Nicole Lindsay, whose last known address 209 Buford Gandy
Rd, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367, and Jacob Phillip Diamond, 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.
Rd, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367, and Jacob Phillip Diamond, 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 B.P.D., 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 B.P.D., 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 PETITION FILED AGAINST YOU
IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 30th DAY OF JULY, 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.
IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 30th DAY OF JULY, 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 10th day of June,
2026.
2026.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: June 25, July 2 & July 9, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE DISSOLUTION OF THE MARRIAGE OF HUGH R. SANDERSON,
JR., AND WIFE, MERILYN SANDERSON, CO-PETITIONERS
JR., AND WIFE, MERILYN SANDERSON, CO-PETITIONERS
CAUSE NO. 2024-163
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: MERILYN SANDERSON, whose post office address and street address are
unknown after diligent search and inquiry.
unknown after diligent search and inquiry.
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by HUGH
SANDERSON. There are no other Defendants in this action.
SANDERSON. There are no other Defendants in this action.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Complaint at 1:30
p.m. on the 20th day of July, 2026, in the Chancery Court Room of the
Wayne County Courthouse in Wayne County, Mississippi, and in case of
your failure to appear and defend, a Judgment will be entered against
you for the money or things demanded in the Complaint/Petition.
p.m. on the 20th day of July, 2026, in the Chancery Court Room of the
Wayne County Courthouse in Wayne County, Mississippi, and in case of
your failure to appear and defend, a Judgment will be entered against
you for the money or things demanded in the Complaint/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 sale of said Court, this the 16th day of June,
2026.
2026.
Chancery Clerk
(SEAL)
By: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: June 25, July 2 & July 9, 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 February 13, 2025, executed by
KENDRICK RANKIN and KAYLA RANKIN conveying certain real property therein
described to OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee,
for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS BENEFICIARY, AS
NOMINEE FOR NEIGHBORS BANK., 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
February 14, 2025, at Instrument Number 202500393; and
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 13, 2025, executed by
KENDRICK RANKIN and KAYLA RANKIN conveying certain real property therein
described to OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee,
for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS BENEFICIARY, AS
NOMINEE FOR NEIGHBORS BANK., 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
February 14, 2025, at Instrument Number 202500393; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred
and assigned to NEWREZ LLC; and
and assigned to NEWREZ LLC; 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 July 30, 2026 within the lawful hours of
sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the Wayne County Courthouse, 609
Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367 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 July 30, 2026 within the lawful hours of
sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the Wayne County Courthouse, 609
Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367 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:
ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF WAYNE,
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, TO -WIT: LOT 1 OF BLOCK A, EASTWOOD SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF WAYNESBORO, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, BEING A PART OF THE N 1/2
OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST, RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 2 AT PAGE 2 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF WAYNE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI. THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING KNOWN AS 1616
EASTWOOD DRIVE, WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI-39367.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, TO -WIT: LOT 1 OF BLOCK A, EASTWOOD SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF WAYNESBORO, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, BEING A PART OF THE N 1/2
OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST, RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 2 AT PAGE 2 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF WAYNE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI. THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING KNOWN AS 1616
EASTWOOD DRIVE, WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI-39367.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be
1616 EASTWOOD DR, 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.
1616 EASTWOOD DR, 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. The
sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not
prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (2) to final confirmation and
audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed,
and (3) purchaser's tendering to Rubin Lublin, LLC, anti-money
laundering information as required pursuant to the FinCEN Real Estate
Report Rule. Failure to provide information, could result in rescission
of the sale.
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee. The
sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not
prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (2) to final confirmation and
audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed,
and (3) purchaser's tendering to Rubin Lublin, LLC, anti-money
laundering information as required pursuant to the FinCEN Real Estate
Report Rule. Failure to provide information, could result in rescission
of the sale.
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: 06/25/2026, 07/09/2026, 07/16/2026, 07/23/2026
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