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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
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred 
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:
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.
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. 
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.
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED 
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
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT
CDBG-PF GRANT #1201-24-077-PF-01
COUNTY OF WAYNE, MISSISSIPPI
ENGINEER'S PROJECT NO. WCBS-102-24
Sealed bids will be received by the County of Wayne, Mississippi, 
located at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, Mississippi, until 10:00 am 
local time on Monday, August 10, 2026, to supply all labor, materials, 
and equipment necessary for construction of the Administrative Building 
Handicap Accessibility Project. 
The work generally consists of an ADA accessibility project with 
exterior and interior renovations of the Wayne County Administration 
Building and MSU Extension Office in Waynesboro, Mississippi such as 
modifications to restrooms, parking areas, access ramps, railings, and 
doors. 
The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way 
limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and 
furnish all plant, labor, equipment and materials required by the 
specifications and the drawings referred to therein.
Contract time shall be 120 consecutive calendar days from the effective 
date shown in the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages will be assessed 
in the amount of the actual costs incurred for each consecutive calendar 
day beyond the specified contract time. Special Damages: In addition to 
the amounts provided for liquidated damages, expenses, and other losses, 
the Contractor, in the event of such default, shall pay to the Owner the 
actual costs, expenses, and other losses reasonably incurred by Owner. 
Bidder must be qualified under Mississippi Law and show a current 
Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of 
Public Contractors establishing his classification as to the value and 
type of construction on which he is authorized to bid. Each Bidder 
shall write his Certificate of Responsibility Number on the outside of 
the sealed envelope containing his proposal.
Proposals shall be submitted in duplicate, sealed, and deposited with 
the County of Wayne, Mississippi prior to the hour and date hereinbefore 
designated. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the 
actual date of the opening thereof. 
Each Bidder must submit with his proposal a separate attachment stating 
his qualifications to perform the work. The Statement of Qualifications 
shall list past projects of similar size and nature, a list of 
references with name and telephone numbers, a list of key personnel who 
will perform the work, and other information supporting the Bidder's 
qualifications. 
Awarding public contracts to non-resident Bidders will be on the same 
basis as the non-resident Bidder's state awards contracts to 
Mississippi Contractors bidding under similar circumstances. In order to 
ensure that Mississippi's so-called Golden Rule is followed state law 
requires a non-resident bidder to attach to his bid a copy of his 
resident state's current laws pertaining to such state's treatment 
of non-resident contractors.
Each Bidder must deposit with his proposal, a Bid Bond or Certified 
Check in an amount equal to five percent of his bid, payable to the 
County of Wayne, Mississippi, as bid security. 
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment Bond and 
Performance Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract 
amount. 
Contract Drawings, Contract Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, and 
Bidders Proposal Forms are on file and open to public inspection in the 
office of the County Clerk of Wayne County Mississippi. The Plans, 
Specifications, and Contract documents are on file and can be viewed and 
obtained online via the website of the Engineer, Lawrence R. Clark, P.E. 
at www.clarkengineersprojects.com. By use of the website the plan 
holders shall have the option of obtaining hard copy of the Plans and 
Specifications and/or shall have the opportunity to submit an official 
bid online. 
All hard copy proposals shall be directed to the attention of The Wayne 
County Board of Supervisors with the outside of the envelope marked 
"WCBS-102-24, Bid Proposal Administrative Building ADA Improvement 
Project". Contractor shall indicate certificate of responsibility 
number on the outside of the envelope. 
The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the 
requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 
1968, as amended 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3). CDBG regulations 
governing the grant require that, to the greatest extent feasible, 
opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training and employment 
arising in connection with this CDBG project will be extended to Section 
3 businesses and Section 3 residents. 
Minority and women's business enterprises are solicited to bid on this 
contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries 
regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, equipment, material 
and/or supply needs.
The County of Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County of 
Wayne hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that 
in a contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be 
afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in response to this 
invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, 
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual 
preference, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected 
status in consideration for an award.
The Engineer is Lawrence R. Clark, P.E. 714 Hillcrest Drive, Laurel, MS 
39440.
The County of Wayne reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to 
waive any informalities or irregularities therein. 
BY: Keith Clay, President
County of Wayne, Mississippi
Publish: July 16 & July 23, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BRANDAN RAY WEST, DECEASED
FRANCES BENITA WEST, ADMINISTRATRIX
NO. 2026-152
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
____________________
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 14th day of July, 
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the 
undersigned, FRANCES BENITA WEST, Administratrix of the Estate of 
Brandan Ray West, 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 14th day of July, 2026.
/s/ Frances Benita West,
FRANCES BENITA WEST, ADMINISTRATRIX
Publish: July 23, July 30 & Aug. 6, 2026
ADVERTISEMENT FOR TERM BIDS 
MATERIALS, LABOR, AND EQUIPMENT 
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Supervisors of Wayne 
County, Mississippi, located at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, 
Mississippi, until 10:00 am local time on Thursday, August 13, 2026, for 
the supply of labor, materials, and equipment necessary for construction 
of Asphalt Pavement Overlay, Leveling, and/or Base Repairs 
complete-in-place. 
The work shall consist essentially of the following items:
Furnish, Deliver, Spread, and Compact specified Hot Mix Asphalt on 
various roads and other paved areas within the county as directed by the 
Board. 
The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way 
limit the responsibility of the contractor to perform all work and 
furnish all plant, labor, equipment, and materials required by the 
proposal referred to therein. 
The Board of Supervisors hereby notifies all bidders that it will 
affirmatively insure that, in any contract entered pursuant to this 
advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full 
opportunity to submit bids in response to this advertisement and will 
not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national 
origin in consideration for an award.
The Proposal Form is on file and can be viewed and obtained online via 
the website of the County Engineer, Lawrence R. Clark, P.E. at 
www.clarkengineersprojects.com.
Submittal: Proposals shall be directed to the attention of The Wayne 
County Board of Supervisors with the outside of the envelope marked 
"Asphalt Pavement In-Place Term Bid". Contractor shall indicate 
certificate of responsibility number on the outside of the envelope. 
Online bids will NOT be accepted; hard copy proposals only. The bids 
will be publicly opened and read aloud. 
Basis of Award: The award, if made, will be to the lowest and best 
qualified bidder. The Wayne County Board of Supervisors intends to 
accept the lowest and best bid and reserves the right to reject any 
and/or all bids. Bidders are hereby notified that any proposal 
accompanied by letter qualifying in any manner the condition under which 
the proposal is tendered will be considered an irregular bid, and such 
proposals will not be considered in making the award.
Term Bid Limits: The term bid shall be awarded for a period of six (6) 
consecutive months from the date of notification of an award. Bidders 
are advised that NO FUEL OR MATERIAL ADJUSTMENT will be allowed during 
the period of the term.
By: Keith Clay, President
Wayne County Board of Supervisors
Publish: July 23, & July 30, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TERRY BAYNE, DECEASED
CRYSTAL MICHELLE, DAVIS, PETITIONER
NO. 2026-146
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
_____________________
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 7th day of July, 
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the 
undersigned, CRYSTAL MICHELLE DAVIS, Administratrix of the Estate of 
Terry Bayne, 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 7th day of July, 2026
/s/ Crystal Michelle Davis
CRYSTAL MICHELLE DAVIS
ADMINISTRATRIX
Publish: July 16, July 23, & July 30, 2026
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2019, Darlene C. Edge executed a certain Deed of 
Trust to Cecil D Mcclellan, III, Trustee for the use and benefit of 
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as 
nominee for American Advisors Group, its successors and assigns which 
Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne 
County, Mississippi, on August 14, 2019, as Document Number 201902585.
WHEREAS, Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, the current holder and/or 
assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by 
instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk's Office on April 24, 2026, 
as Document Number 202601078; 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, Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, the legal holder of said 
indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in 
said deed of trust, will on August 20, 2026 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 steps of Wayne County Courthouse, to 
the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property 
situated in Wayne County, Mississippi, to wit:
COMMENCING AT A POINT WHERE THE SOUTH LINE OF THE EUCUTTA AND SHUBUTA 
PUBLIC ROAD INTERSECTS THE WEST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF 
SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IN WAYNE COUNTY, 
MISSISSIPPI; RUN THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF SAID ROAD FOR A 
DISTANCE OF 322.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF LAND TO BE 
DESCRIBED; THENCE RUN SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET; THENCE RUN 
EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET; THENCE RUN 
NORTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE 
OF PUBLIC ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, 
CONTAINING 1.0 ACRE, MORE OR LESS,
ALSO, COMMENCING AT A POINT SITUATED 837.0 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST 
CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, 
RANGE 9 WEST, IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; RUN THENCE NORTH FOR A 
DISTANCE OF 2430.0 FEET; THENCE WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 161.0 FEET; 
THENCE SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 2430.0 FEET; THENCE EAST FOR A DISTANCE 
OF 161.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 9.0 ACRES, MORE OR 
LESS, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON AND APPURTENANCES 
THEREUNTO BELONGING.
More commonly known as: 45 Springhill Church RD, Shubuta, MS 39360
I will convey only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the 
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN"), a bureau of the 
U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real 
estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are 
the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide 
identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or 
trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal 
law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide 
required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the 
foreclosure deed. 
Halliday, Watkins and Mann, P.C
Substitute Trustee
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
1107 Highland Colony Pkwy, Suite 207
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(801) 355-2886
Publication dates: July 23, 2026, July 30, 2026, August 6, 2026, August 
13, 2026