LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF:
PARIS SHI-ANN MERRITTS, A Child.
CASE NO. 68JU2019-000030.03 SAH
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
TO: MOTHER
You are hereby given notice that a petition has been filed by the Jefferson County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights be terminated to PARIS SHI-ANN MERRITTS, born on JULY 14, 2014, to LAKESHA DENISE LOYD at GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM, ATLANTA, FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA. The State of conception is unknown.
You are hereby given notice that you are required to file an Answer with the Clerk of the Juvenile Court and with the Petitioner’s attorney, Staci Reynolds, 2014 1st Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication of this notice or a default judgment can be entered against you.
A final hearing has been set for NOVEMBER 12, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., in the Bessemer Division of Family Court of Jefferson County, 1801 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020. You may appear and contest the same if you choose.
Lakita Hall-Wright, Clerk of Juvenile Court
9/19/25, 9/26/25, 10/03/25, 10/10/25
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF:
JULIEUS ELIJAH LOYD, A Child.
CASE NO. 68JU2019-000027.03 SAH
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
TO: MOTHER
You are hereby given notice that a petition has been filed by the Jefferson County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights be terminated to JULIEUS ELIJAH LOYD, born on JULY 11, 2016, to LAKESHA DENISE LOYD at GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM, ATLANTA, FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA.
The State of conception is unknown. You are hereby given notice that you are required to file an Answer with the Clerk of the Juvenile Court and with the Petitioner’s attorney, Staci Reynolds, 2014 1st Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication of this notice or a default judgment can be entered against you.
A final hearing has been set for NOVEMBER 12, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., in the Bessemer Division of Family Court of Jefferson County, 1801 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020.
You may appear and contest the same if you choose.
Lakita Hall-Wright, Clerk of Juvenile Court
9/19/25, 9/26/25, 10/03/25, 10/10/25
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF: S.N.F., A MINOR
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
CASE NO. 25BES000510
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF: S.N.F.
WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of S.N.F. (born to SHANOWA IRENE FLEMING, Natural Mother) was filed on the 28TH day of AUGUST, 2025, alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of FATHER.
Minor Child’s birth date is 11/09/2019.
Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein (with R. JEANNETTE THOMPSON, ESQ., whose name and address is shown below, and) with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020.
DONE this the 8TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2025.
JACQUELINE KNOX, JUDGE OF PROBATE
R. JEANNETTE THOMPSON, ESQ.
9340 HELENA RD, STE 124
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244
PUB: 9/19/25, 9/26/25, 10/3/25, AND 10/10/25
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM MCKINLEY NORWOOD a/k/a WILLIAM M. NORWOOD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000543
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of September 2025 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CORTEZ J SMITH, Personal Representative(s)
09/26/2025; 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ARTHUR VERNON CASH, JR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000542
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 19th day of September 2025 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
BRENDA C STANLEY, Personal Representative(s)
09/26/2025; 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SARA ELLEN OZLEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000483
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 19th day of September 2025 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
KAREN RUTH HARRISON, Personal Representative(s)
09/26/2025; 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DOROTHY M BLOCKER a/k/a DOROTHY MOORE FORTE BLOCKER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000540
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th day of September 2025 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
BARBARA FORTE BANKS, Personal Representative(s)
09/26/2025; 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BOBBIE RUTH DICKEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000541
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th day of September 2025 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA G. BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
DEBORAHLYNN CREEL BONHAM, Personal Representative(s)
09/26/2025; 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
Notice is hereby given that under and by virtue of that certain Mortgage executed by EMMETT NUCKLES, as Mortgagor/borrower, to MICHAEL D. FILES, as Mortgagee/lender, on June 13, 2022, and recorded June 15, 2022, as Instrument No. 2022065711, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division, and default having been made in the amount secured thereby, the Mortgagee will proceed to sale said property pursuant to the terms of said Mortgage on the 14th day of October, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m. C.D.T., on the courthouse steps located before the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division, at 1801 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, during the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, the following described real estate being situated in Jefferson County, Alabama, to wit:
(Full property description retained exactly as original)
Said property is commonly known as 3001 Birmingport Rd. Bessemer, AL 35224 (Parcel ID: 21-00-27-4-001-001.000) and 3150 Loblolly Ln., Bessemer, AL 35224 (Parcel ID: 21-00-27-1-001-042.000).
The proceeds of said sale, if any, to be distributed and applied in strict accordance with the terms of said Mortgage.
Michael D. Files, Mortgagee
c/o Jon David Terry, Esq.
Bains and Terry
1813 3rd Ave. N., Bessemer, AL 35020
Tel: (205) 425-1606
Published 09/26/2025; 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SUE A PEARSON a/k/a SUE ATCHISON PEARSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000534
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th day of September 2025, by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
REGIONS BANK
Personal Representative(s)
09/26/2025; 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LATESHA ELOPRE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000471
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 11th day of September 2025, by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CHRISTOPHER ELOPRE
Personal Representative(s)
09/26/2025; 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 25BES00550
ESTATE OF: WILLIE FAYE HILL, DECEASED
TO: KAYCE HILL, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 23rd day of September 2025, Connie Wilson came, and filed her Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Willie Faye Hill, Deceased.
And whereas the 3rd day of December 2025, at 10:00 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the WESTERN STAR, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 23rd day of September 2025.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 09/26/2025, 10/03/2025, 10/10/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DAVID SCOTT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000537
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 23rd day of September 2025, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
09/26/2025; 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM GARY STEWART a/k/a WILLIAM G. STEWART, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000545
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of September 2025, by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
VIRGINIA V MILLICAN
Personal Representative(s)
10/03/2025; 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BERT S SMART a/k/a BERT SMART, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000558
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 26th day of September 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
IAN SMART
Personal Representative(s)
10/03/2025; 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: OTHA HEWITT HAGOOD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000557
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 25th day of September 2025, by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
LINDA ANNE HOLSOMBACK
Personal Representative(s)
10/03/2025; 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
A rezone request change by PARRISH BUILDING COMPANY, LLC at 600 AVIATION ROAD SE from A1- AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT to SPECIAL DISTRICT PLANNED MIXED USE.
Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Helena, Alabama will hold a Public Hearing on October 16, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. to consider a rezone request change from A1-AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT to SPECIAL DISTRICT PLANNED MIXED USE for the following described property in the Helena Municipal Building, 816 Highway 52 East.
(SEE EXHIBIT “A”)
(Property Description)
All persons who desire shall have an opportunity of being heard in opposition to or in favor of such change.
Madison Harris
City Clerk
Notice is hereby given that provisions of the proposed attached Ordinance, amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Helena, Alabama, will be considered by the Helena City Council at a Public Hearing to be held on October 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Helena Municipal Building, at which time opposition to or in favor of such Ordinance or any provisions will be heard.
Witness my hand and seal on this 24th of September 2025.
Madison Harris
City Clerk
ORDINANCE #1027-2025R
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HELENA
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Helena, Alabama AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Zoning Map of the City of Helena as adopted as a part of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Helena, Alabama as heretofore amended be and the same is amended as follows:
“That the property described on the “Exhibit A” attached hereto and made a part hereof, located in the City of Helena, Alabama be from and after the enactment hereof said property shall be zoned SPECIAL DISTRICT PLANNED MIXED USE and uses and restrictions applicable SPECIAL DISTRICT PLANNED MIXED USE to as set out in the Zoning Ordinance of said City as amended shall govern and control the uses of and permitted in said property.”
Section 2. That all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, contrary to the provisions hereof are repealed.
Section 3. That if any part, provision, or section of this Ordinance is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, by any court of Competent Jurisdiction, such holding shall not thereby be affected.
Section 4. That this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Council and the Mayor of the City of Helena, Alabama.
J. Brian Puckett
Mayor
EXHIBIT “A”
Parcel I
The East½ of SE¼ of Section 11, Township 20, Range 4 West.
Parcel II
A parcel of land situated in the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 11, Township 20 South, Range 4 West, Jefferson County, Alabama being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at the NE corner of the W ½ of the SE¼ of Section 11, Township 20 South, Range 4 West and run S00°23’58”E along the East line of said W ½ of the SE ¼ for a distance of 90.60 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue along the last described course for a distance of 299.59 feet; thence leaving said East line, run N42°32’01”W for a distance of 224.68 feet to the SE proposed right-of-way of the Aviation Road Extension; thence run N48°38’10”E along said right-of-way for a distance of 111.26 feet to a point on a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 2540.00 feet, a chord length of 89.75 feet, and a chord bearing of N47°37’25”, thence run along the arc of said curve, and along said proposed right-of-way for a distance of 89.75 feet to the Point of Beginning.
published 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
A rezone request change by PARRISH BUILDING COMPANY, LLC at 4492 SOUTH SHADES CREST ROAD from A1- AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT to SPECIAL DISTRICT PLANNED MIXED USE.
Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Helena, Alabama will hold a Public Hearing on October 16, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. to consider a rezone request change from A1-AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT to SPECIAL DISTRICT PLANNED MIXED USE for the following described property in the Helena Municipal Building, 816 Highway 52 East.
(SEE EXHIBIT “A”)
(Property Description)
All persons who desire shall have an opportunity of being heard in opposition to or in favor of such change.
Madison Harris
City Clerk
Notice is hereby given that provisions of the proposed attached Ordinance, amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Helena, Alabama, will be considered by the Helena City Council at a Public Hearing to be held on October 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Helena Municipal Building, at which time opposition to or in favor of such Ordinance or any provisions will be heard.
Witness my hand and seal on this 24th of September 2025.
Madison Harris
City Clerk
ORDINANCE #1029-2025R
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HELENA
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Helena, Alabama AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Zoning Map of the City of Helena as adopted as a part of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Helena, Alabama as heretofore amended be and the same is amended as follows:
“That the property described on the “Exhibit A” attached hereto and made a part hereof, located in the City of Helena, Alabama be from and after the enactment hereof said property shall be zoned SPECIAL DISTRICT PLANNED MIXED USE and uses and restrictions applicable SPECIAL DISTRICT PLANNED MIXED USE to as set out in the Zoning Ordinance of said City as amended shall govern and control the uses of and permitted in said property.”
Section 2. That all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, contrary to the provisions hereof are repealed.
Section 3. That if any part, provision, or section of this Ordinance is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, by any court of Competent Jurisdiction, such holding shall not thereby be affected.
Section 4. That this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Council and the Mayor of the City of Helena, Alabama.
J. Brian Puckett
Mayor
EXHIBIT “A”
One acre of land in the NE 1/4 of the E 1/4 of section 14, Township 20 S, range 4 W, Jefferson County, Alabama; Described as follows:
Commence at the southeast corner of said ¼ – ¼ section, Thence run North along the East section line 228.07 feet to an iron pin on the Northwest right-of-way of South Shades Crest Rd. and the POINT-OF-BEGINNING;
Thence commence last course 87.36 feet,
Thence run 29 degrees 34 minutes 07 seconds West 326.92 feet,
Thence run South 55 degrees 48 minutes 44 seconds West 100 feet.70 feet,
Thence run South 04 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds West 148.31 feet,
Thence run South 40 degrees 07 minutes 37 seconds West 62.83 feet,
Thence run South 58 degrees 17 minutes 42 seconds East 86.02 feet,
Thence run North 40° 07 minutes 37 seconds East 161.23 feet,
Thence run South 29 degrees 34 minutes 07 seconds East 170.42 feet,
Thence run South 84.02 feet to a point on the Northwest right-of-way of said Road
Thence run N 45 degrees 41 minutes 02 seconds East 50.00 feet along said right of way to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
published 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
A rezone request change by PARRISH BUILDING COMPANY, LLC at 4488 SOUTH SHADES CREST ROAD from A1- AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT to SPECIAL DISTRICT PLANNED MIXED USE.
Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Helena, Alabama will hold a Public Hearing on October 16, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. to consider a rezone request change from A1- AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT to SPECIAL DISTRICT PLANNED MIXED USE for the following described property in the Helena Municipal Building, 816 Highway 52 East.
(SEE EXHIBIT “A”)
(Property Description)
All persons who desire shall have an opportunity of being heard in opposition to or in favor of such change.
Madison Harris
City Clerk
Notice is hereby given that provisions of the proposed attached Ordinance, amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Helena, Alabama, will be considered by the Helena City Council at a Public Hearing to be held on October 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Helena Municipal Building, at which time opposition to or in favor of such Ordinance or any provisions will be heard.
Witness my hand and seal on this 24th of September 2025.
Madison Harris
City Clerk
ORDINANCE #1028-2025R
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HELENA
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Helena, Alabama AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Zoning Map of the City of Helena as adopted as a part of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Helena, Alabama as heretofore amended be and the same is amended as follows:
“That the property described on the “Exhibit A” attached hereto and made a part hereof, located in the City of Helena, Alabama be from and after the enactment hereof said property shall be zoned SPECIAL DISTRICT PLANNED MIXED USE and uses and restrictions applicable SPECIAL DISTRICT PLANNED MIXED USE as set out in the Zoning Ordinance of said City as amended shall govern and control the uses of and permitted in said property.”
Section 2. That all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, contrary to the provisions hereof are repealed.
Section 3. That if any part, provision, or section of this Ordinance is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, by any court of Competent Jurisdiction, such holding shall not thereby be affected.
Section 4. That this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Council and the Mayor of the City of Helena, Alabama.
J. Brian Puckett
Mayor
EXHIBIT “A”
METES AND BOUNDS: POB NE COR OF NE4 SEC 14 TP 20 S R 4W TH W 684.8 FT S 1275.5 FT E 476.2 FT TO NWLY R/W OF S SHADES CREST RD TH NE ALG R/W 223.5 FT TH N 84 FT NW 170.4 FT SW 161.2 FT NW 86 FT TH NE 62.8 FT NELY 148.3 FT NE 100
published 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LAWRENCE A WOODALL JR a/k/a LAWRENCE A. WOODALL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000552
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon last will and testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 24th day of September 2025 by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MARGARET WEDAMAN WOODALL
Personal Representative(s)
10/03/2025; 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RUBY TOLBERT NELSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000544
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION upon the estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 24th day of September 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative
Run Dates: 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KENYARD WAYNE BRESLER, SR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000548
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED upon the estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 23rd day of September 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA G. BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative
Run Dates: 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION — IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GREGORY G. COX, DECEASED
STATE OF ALABAMA — JEFFERSON COUNTY — PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 25BES00522
To: ROSEANNE C. ELLISON, MICHAEL COX, LISA COX, and any/all heirs whose names, ages, conditions, and addresses are unknown, and to any and all interested parties:
On the 5th day of September 2025, James Darrell Terpo filed his Petition for Probate of Will in the matter of the Estate of Gregory G. Cox, Deceased.
The hearing for said petition is set for the 11th day of December 2025, at 9:00 A.M. at the Probate Court.
Notice is hereby ordered to be published once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in Jefferson County, notifying all interested parties to appear and contest said petition if they so desire.
This the 29th day of September 2025.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
Judge of Probate
Run Dates: 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA — JEFFERSON COUNTY — PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 25BES00520
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF: K.A.M., A MINOR
NOTICE TO: KNOWN OR UNKNOWN FATHER, ADDRESS UNKNOWN
On the 5th day of September 2025, Jahmya McReynolds, Mother and Petitioner, filed for the change of name of K.A.M., Minor.
A hearing is scheduled for the 9th day of December 2025, at 9:00 A.M.
Notice is ordered to be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in the Western Star, notifying all interested parties to appear and contest the petition if they so desire.
An answer may be filed within thirty (30) days of the last publication date.
Given under my hand, this 30th day of September 2025.
Yashiba G. Blanchard
Judge of Probate
Run Dates: 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DON MALCOLM BAGWELL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES00563
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 29th day of September 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA G. BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
GRETCHEN M. BIRDWELL
Personal Representative
Run Dates: 10/03/2025; 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS)
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: Z.M.C., A MINOR
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO.: 25BES00573
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS OF: Z.M.C., whose address is unknown.
A Petition for Adoption of Z.M.C. (born to Monica Chyrell Banks, natural mother) was filed on the 2nd day of October 2025, alleging the whereabouts of the natural parent are unknown or undisclosed, and that the relationship of said natural parent is that of father.
Minor child’s birth date: January 5, 2007.
If you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the last publication date with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020.
DONE this the 3rd day of October 2025.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
Deputy Judge of Probate
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA — JEFFERSON COUNTY
ESTATE OF: RUBY MAE HILL, DECEASED
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 25BES00572
TO: SAM BRUCE, MICHAEL BONIN, WILLIAM BONIN, CHASTITY BONIN NOLASCO, CINDY BRUCE, DANNY BRUCE, and any and all heirs whose names, ages, conditions, and addresses are unknown, and to any and all interested parties:
On the 1st day of October 2025, James Roger Hill, Jr., and Gloria Jeannette Parkin filed their Petition for Probate of Will in the matter of the Estate of Ruby Mae Hill, Deceased.
A hearing is set for the 3rd day of December 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at the Probate Court, at which time testimony will be submitted in support of the petition.
Notice is hereby ordered to be published once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in Jefferson County, notifying all interested parties to appear and contest said petition if they so desire.
This the 3rd day of October 2025.
/ J / Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
Judge of Probate
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DAVID BAKER SEXTON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000559
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION upon the estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 25th day of September 2025, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
THOMAS BRUCE SEXTON
Personal Representative
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DAVID BAKER SEXTON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000559
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION upon the estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 3rd day of October 2025, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
THOMAS BRUCE SEXTON
Personal Representative
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: IDA JO PRICE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000343
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION upon the estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 3rd day of October 2025, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LENNIE RUTH HOLLAND, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000569
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 30th day of September 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA G. BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
KATHY HOLLAND HUGHENS
Personal Representative
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RONALD HOWARD SULLIVAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000568
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 30th day of September 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA G. BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MARY TAMARA SULLIVAN TUCKER
Personal Representative
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PATRICIA ANNE SULLIVAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000567
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 30th day of September 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA G. BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MARY TAMARA SULLIVAN TUCKER
Personal Representative
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOSEPH EDWARD ROY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000473
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 2nd day of October 2025, by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
SHERRY DENISE ROY WHATLEY
Personal Representative
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOHN LEWIS MOTLEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000446
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 2nd day of October 2025, by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CHRISTINE JACKSON
Personal Representative
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PETITION FILING
Domestic Relations Court — Jefferson County, Alabama
Danielle Hinton v. Sheryar Hafeez
Case No.: DR-2025-900091.00
On the 16th day of June 2025, Danielle Hinton filed her petition in writing, praying for sole custody of S.H. Notice is hereby given that said petition will be heard on the date set forth in court, and notice shall be given by publication once a week for four successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper to do so.
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ABIGAIL DENISE VINING, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000561
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION upon the estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 26th day of September 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA G. BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
LORI VINING
Personal Representative
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: EILEEN MARIE GILLESPIE TERRY a/k/a EILEEN GILLESPIE TERRY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000570
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION upon the estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 1st day of October 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MARY ELLEN GILLESPIE
Personal Representative
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP
STATE OF ALABAMA — JEFFERSON COUNTY
ESTATE OF: N.S.B., MINOR / T.A.B., MINOR
PROBATE COURT CASE NOS.: 25BES00555 / 25BES00556
TO: Samuel Scott Brulez, any and all unknown heirs whose names, ages, conditions and whereabouts are unknown, and to any and all interested parties:
Take notice that on the 25th day of September 2025, Linda Spano filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardianship for N.S.B. and T.A.B., minors. Notice is hereby given that said petition will be heard on the 26th day of January 2026, at 9:30 A.M., at which time all persons in interest should appear and object if they think proper to do so.
JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE
Judge of Probate
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO.: 25BES00560
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF: KATHRYN R. PERKINS, DECEASED
TO: Heirs and Creditors of Kathryn R. Perkins, Deceased, and to whom it may concern:
Take notice that Kathryn R. Perkins, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on December 25, 2022; that a petition for Summary Distribution on the estate of Kathryn R. Perkins has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 26th day of September 2025, as provided in the Alabama Small Estates Act. You may take any action you deem appropriate regarding this estate within thirty (30) days from the date of this publication.
Yashiba G. Blanchard
Judge of Probate
Run Date: 10/10/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JESSE NIX, SR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000553
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION upon the estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 1st day of October 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA G. BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY — BESSEMER, ALABAMA
LOLITA STEPHENS, as Personal Representative of THE ESTATE OF WILLIE STEPHENS, Deceased, Plaintiff v. Arabella Health & Wellness of Bessemer OpCo LLC, d/b/a Oak Crest Health and Wellness of Bessemer, et. al., Defendants
CASE NO.: 68-CV-2024-900951 DJH
NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION — This lawsuit is for wrongful death of Willie Stephens. Service by publication is ordered after multiple unsuccessful attempts to serve defendant Rufus Belser. Said defendant has 30 days from the last publication date (October 31, 2025) to file an answer or a motion for default will be filed by plaintiff.
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIE H. WOODWARD a/k/a WILLIE HOOKS WOODWARD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000249
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 7th day of October 2025, by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
ERROLL WOODWARD
Personal Representative
Run Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025
Attorney of Record