LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LELUS M. WELDON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000596
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
VIRGINIA D. CASHATT
Personal Representative(s)
10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FREDRICK COACHMAN SR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000594
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
FREDRICK COACHMAN JR.
Personal Representative(s)
10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KAREEM D. CAMPBELL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000591
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10th 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
KOREY L. CAMPBELL
Personal Representative(s)
10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FANNIE L. GARNER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000587
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10th 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
ERICKA WASHINGTON
Personal Representative(s)
10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SHARON DENISE MIDDLEBROOKS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000580
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 9th 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 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)
10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/07/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES WALLACE REED JR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000301
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th 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 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)
10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/07/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FREIDA ANNE CORUN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000579
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 7th 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
WENDI CHRISTINA LAFOY
Personal Representative(s)
10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOHNNIE MARIE HILL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000582
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 15th 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
BRANDON HILL
Personal Representative(s)
10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/07/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HENRY JAMES JONES, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000599
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
ALICIA GREEN
Personal Representative(s)
10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MICHAEL D. WILLIAMS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000489
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 20th 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 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)
10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (KNOWN FATHER)
PROBATE COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO.: 25BES000554
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF:
C.D.H, J., MINOR
NOTICE TO: CORNELIUS DEWAYNE HARRIS, SR.
ADDRESS: Unknown
You will take notice that a petition for the adoption of C.D.H, J., Minor Child (Cornelius Dewayne Harris, Sr., Natural Father), was filed on the 25th day of September 2025, alleging that the whereabouts of CORNELIUS DEWAYNE HARRIS, SR., whose relationship to the aforesaid Minor Child is that of father, are unknown to the petitioner. The Minor Child was born July 3, 2011.
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 Kenneth Moore, Esq., whose name and address are shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020).
DONE this the 21st of October 2025.
Jacqueline Knox
Judge of Probate
Kenneth Moore, Esq.
1714 4th Avenue North
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
Publication Dates: 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN ACCORDANCE with the provisions of the Alabama Self Storage Act Section 8-15, there now being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to, shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of, the contents of the following storage units to satisfy an owner’s lien, as set forth by the Alabama Self Storage Act.
Not all units may be available for sale. All sales are for cash only, and units must be entirely cleaned out within 24 hours of sale. A refundable cleaning deposit will be required for each successful bid.
The auction shall be conducted at Discount Self Storage, 1027 Woodward Road, Midfield, AL 35228 on November 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
Unit A16: Gregory Powell, 3605 Bessemer Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35221 – Furniture, Office Equipment, Misc. Items.
Unit C18: Katrina Cruz, 121 E Crest Rd, Hueytown, AL 35023 – Boxes, Bags, Misc. Items.
Unit C33: Arlisia Perkins, 1669 5th St N, Birmingham, AL 35204 – Household Items, Boxes, Misc. Items.
Unit E23: Jerrick Diggins, 1537 34th St Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218 – Appliances, Furniture, Boxes, Misc. Items.
Unit G05: Patrick Williams, 2408 Ave D, Fairfield, AL 35064 – Furniture, TV, Grill, Misc. Items.
Unit G26: Natalie Jones, 808 6 Way, Birmingham, AL 35214 – Furniture, Printer, Boxes, Bags.
Unit H14: Charnetta Faddis, 1802 Matthews Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020 – Furniture, Appliances, Boxes, Misc. Items.
Published October 31st and November 7th.
LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that CB&A Construction, LLC, Contractor, has completed the contract for Meadow Lake Crest Drainage Improvements in Bessemer, AL, and has made request for final settlement of said contract.
All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Jefferson County in writing at:
716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Birmingham, AL 35203.
Published 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21/25.
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON OBJECTION OF CLAIM
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – BESSEMER DIVISION
PROBATE COURT – CASE NO. 19BES00022
ESTATE OF: LUDELL COLBURN, DECEASED
TO: CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA)
And to any and all interested parties:
On the 23rd day of October 2025, came Elizabeth W. Mselroy, Successor Administrator for the Estate of Ludell Colburn, Deceased, and filed her Objection of Claim filed by you in the above-named matter.
Whereas the 9th day of February 2026, at 9:30 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said objection and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said objection 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 objection if they think proper so to do.
This the 23rd day of October 2025.
Judge of Probate
Run Dates: 10/31, 11/07, 11/14/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BOBBY J. BRACKNELL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000615
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 24th day of October 2025, by the HONORABLE Yashiba B. 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.
MELINDA FAYE NIX
Personal Representative(s)
10/31/2025; 11/7/2025; 11/14/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
Court Case Number: SR
Sheriff #: 25021146
By virtue of Execution Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s Office of the Dept. of Revenue (SR) of Montgomery County, State of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against Latonya Yancey a/k/a Latonya R. Yancey of the goods, chattels, lands, and tenements of the said Latonya Yancey a/k/a Latonya R. Yancey.
I have levied on the following property, to wit:
LOT 19 BL 8 GLEN OAKS FIRST SECTOR
Therefore, according to said command, I will sell at public outcry for cash, all the rights, title, and interest of the above-named Latonya Yancey a/k/a Latonya R. Yancey in and to the above-described property, on Monday, the 17th day of November 2025, during the legal hours of 12:00 noon, for sale at the steps of the Courthouse, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Dated this 17th day of October 2025.
Mark Pettway
Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama
Published 10/31/25, 11/7/25, and 11/14/25.
LEGAL NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
Court Case Number: SR
Sheriff #: 25021128
By virtue of Execution Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s Office of the Dept. of Revenue (SR) of Montgomery County, State of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against Jeremy Reeves a/k/a Jeremy W. Reeves, of the goods, chattels, lands, and tenements of the said Jeremy Reeves a/k/a Jeremy W. Reeves.
I have levied on the following property, to wit:
LOT 6 BE 1 SHADY BROOK SUB
Therefore, according to said command, I will sell at public outcry for cash, all the rights, title, and interest of the above-named Jeremy Reeves a/k/a Jeremy W. Reeves in and to the above-described property, on Monday, the 17th day of November 2025, during the legal hours of 12:00 noon, for sale at the steps of the Courthouse, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Dated this 6th day of October 2025.
Mark Pettway
Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama
Published 10/31/25, 11/7/25, and 11/14/25.
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOSHUA WAYNE PARSONS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000605
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
LINDSAY HEWITT
Personal Representative(s)
10/31/2025; 11/07/2025; 11/14/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: IDA OTWELL ADKINS a/k/a IDA GAY ADKINS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000606
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
DEBRA OTWELL GARDINER
Personal Representative(s)
10/31/2025; 11/07/2025; 11/14/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Carcel & G. Construction, LLC, Contractor, has completed the contract for Construction of Project Number 37-19-399 – Bell Hill Road Improvements from Eastern Valley Road to Pocahontas Road for the State of Alabama and Jefferson County, AL Department of Roads and Transportation, Owner(s), and has made request for final settlement of said contract.
All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify:
Carcel & G. Construction, LLC
222 2nd Avenue SE
Cullman, AL 35055
(Contractor)
Published 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21/25.
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT E. OLCZAK, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000607
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
ALBERT JOHN OLCZAK
Personal Representative(s)
10/31/2025; 11/7/2025; 11/14/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by WCB Realty Company LLC, an Alabama Limited Liability Company, in favor of REI Funding Partners LLC, dated February 13, 2025, and recorded as Instrument Number 2025014592 on or about February 14, 2025, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama; the undersigned REI Funding Partners, LLC, as mortgagee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Jefferson County Courthouse in the City of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, on November 19, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, all its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate situated in Jefferson County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lot 32-A, according to a Resurvey of Lots 31, 32, and 33 Pinemeadow Estates, Third Sector, as recorded in Map Book 195, Page 40 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.
Property Street Address:
5337 Pine Needle Drive
THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBERANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The mortgagee/transferee reserves the right to bid for and to purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the sale of the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
Michael R. Lunsford
Attorney for Mortgagee
Porterfield, Harper, Mills, Motlow & Ireland, P.A.
22 Inverness Center Parkway, Suite 600
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-5000
REI Funding Partners, LLC
Mortgagee
730 Energy Center Blvd., Suite 1402B
Northport, AL 35473
To Be Published: October 24, 2025; October 31, 2025; November 7, 2025.
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SUSAN MARIE BENNETT HORN a/k/a SUSIE MARIE HORN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000495
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 27th 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
EDGAR HORN III
Personal Representative(s)
10/31/2025; 11/07/2025; 11/14/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY KATHERINE ARMSTRONG, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000603
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
ERIC LAYNE ARMSTRONG
Personal Representative(s)
10/31/2025; 11/7/2025; 11/14/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MILDRED MYRTLE REYNOLDS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000608
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION CUM TESTAMENTO ANNEXO UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
KENDOLYNN PRINCE
Personal Representative(s)
10/31/2025; 11/7/2025; 11/14/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JERRY DEAN JOHNSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000601
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
KATIE JOHNSON WAGNER
Personal Representative(s)
10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
Alabama Department of Transportation
2024–2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment No. 21
The Alabama Department of Transportation has submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration an amendment to modify projects within the FY 2024–2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which was approved October 2023.
This amendment is available for review during normal business hours at the following location:
Alabama Department of Transportation, E-101, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36110
or visit the ALDOT’s webpage at:
👉 https://www.dot.state.al.us
👉 https://cpmsapps.dot.state.al.us/OfficeEngineer/Plan/Statewide
Written public comments will be received for a 21-day period from this publication’s notice date.
John R. Cooper
Transportation Director
Published October 24, 31 & November 7, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PAUL H. WOOLLEY JR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000310
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MICHAEL WOOLLEY
Personal Representative(s)
10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/07/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES ROBERT GEISEN JR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000618
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 28th day of October 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.
GLENDA MCDANIEL GEISEN
Personal Representative(s)
10/31/2025; 11/07/2025; 11/14/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 2007-041890
ESTATE OF: JIMMIE THOMAS, SR., DECEASED
To: The Estate of Amy Madison, Jimmie Thomas, Jr., Estate of Nellie Austin, Estate of Ola M. Moss, Arthur R. Thomas, Louvenia Williams, Claudia Steele, Estate of Terry D. Thomas, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice:
On the 4th day of September 2025, came Elizabeth W. McElroy, Esq., the Successor Administrator for the Estate of Jimmie Thomas, Sr., deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 18th day of February, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 29th day of October 2025.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 11/7/25; 11/14/25; 11/21/25
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 2007-041674
ESTATE OF: TAYLOR MICHELLE BANKS, a protected person
To: Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice:
On the 25th day of August 2025, came I. Ripon Britton, Jr., the Conservator and Guardian for the Estate of Taylor Michelle Banks, a protected person, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 4th day of February, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 29th day of October 2025.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 11/7/25; 11/14/25; 11/21/25
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 2007-041675
ESTATE OF: BRAEDEN BANKS, a protected person
To: Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice:
On the 25th day of August 2025, came I. Ripon Britton, Jr., the Conservator and Guardian for the Estate of Braeden Banks, a protected person, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 4th day of February, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 29th day of October 2025.
Yashiba Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 11/7/25; 11/14/25; 11/21/25
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 25BES00623
ESTATE OF: ANNIE E. ROBINSON a/k/a ANNIE ELIZABETH ROBINSON, DECEASED
TO: Anita Standifer, any and all heirs whose names, ages, conditions, and addresses are unknown, and to any and all interested parties:
On the 30th day of October 2025, came Linda Dorsey, and filed her Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Annie E. Robinson a/k/a Annie Elizabeth Robinson, Deceased.
And whereas the 16th day of December 2025, at 1:00 p.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 31st day of October 2025.
/s/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run Dates: 11/7/2025, 11/14/2025, 11/21/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 23BES000460
ESTATE OF: AGNES STRICKLAND, DECEASED
To: Liana Priest, Samuel Morris Poole, Nancy P. Hood, Janice Poole, Marjorie Wright, Susan McLendon, Kenneth McLendon, John Strickland, Daid Strickland, Bob Strickland, Dawn Bailey, Linda Jones, Sandy Miller, Jeffrey Sheridan, Nikki McPhail, Michael McPhail, JR Hasty, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice:
On the 10th day of September 2025, came Katherine Poole Cole, the Personal Representative for the Estate of Agnes Strickland, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 18th day of February, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 31st day of October 2025.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 11/7/25; 11/14/25; 11/21/25
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BETTY R. PHARES, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000621
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30th 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
RICHARD MIZE
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 11/7/2025; 11/14/2025; 11/21/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION
HALE JULIA JEANETTE, Plaintiff
VS
DAVIS MICHAEL, Defendant
CASE NO.: DR-2025-900083.00
NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION
DAVIS MICHAEL, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer HALE JULIA JEANETTE, COMPLAINT TO DIVORCE AND OTHER RELIEF by November 25th, 2025, or thereafter a JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT may be rendered against him/her in case number DR-2025-900083.00 in the CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, BESSEMER DIVISION.
DONE this the 27th day of October 2025.
Karen Dunn Burks
Circuit Clerk of Jefferson County, Bessemer Division
PUBLISH: November 7th, 2025; November 14th, 2025; November 21st, 2025; November 28th, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that SWWC Services, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction – Sewer Treatment Plant Replacement for Oak Grove Schools at Oak Grove High School (9494 Oak Grove Parkway) for the State of Alabama and the County of Jefferson / City of Oak Grove, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract.
All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Lathan Associates, Inc.
SWWC Services, Inc.
728 Volare Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
Published: 11/7/25; 11/14/25; 11/21/25
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 40146
ESTATE OF: MICHAEL YOUNG, a protected person
To: Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice:
On the 2nd day of June 2025, came I. Ripon Britton, Jr., the Conservator for the Estate of Michael Young, a protected person, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 4th day of February, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 29th day of October 2025.
Yashiba Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 11/7/25; 11/14/25; 11/21/25
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 24BES000772
ESTATE OF: RODOLFO TAPIA RAMOS, Deceased
To: Ma Del Refugio Soto Martinez, Oliverio Tapia Soto, Genaro Tapia Soto, Elizabeth Tapia Soto, Osbaldo Tapia Soto, Gonzalo Tapia Soto, Armando Tapia Soto, Rebecca Tapia Soto, Yesenia Tapia Soto, Lucina Tapia Soto, Lucia Tapia Soto, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice:
On the 3rd day of September 2025, came Araceli Tapia Soto, the Personal Representative for the Estate of Rodolfo Tapia Ramos, deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 18th day of February 2026, at 2:00 p.m. be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 29th day of October 2025.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 11/7/25; 11/14/25; 11/21/25
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES HENRY CUPPETT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000619
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 28th 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
TAMMY C. SKIPPER
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 11/7/2025; 11/14/2025; 11/21/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT DAVID STRICKLAND, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000620
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29th 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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
BRIAN KEITH STRICKLAND
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 11/7/2025; 11/14/2025; 11/21/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES LARRY GAMBLE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000633
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 3rd day of November 2025, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA J. 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.
SHELIA GAMBLE SANDERS
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 11/7/2025; 11/14/2025; 11/21/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS TO PROBATE WILL
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – BESSEMER DIVISION – PROBATE COURT
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000632
ESTATE OF: EUNICE ODIS GOLDSMITH, DECEASED
On the 4th day of November 2025, came Heliah Nephatarri Goldsmith and filed his petition in writing, producing and filing in this Court an instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Eunice Odis Goldsmith, deceased, and praying for such orders, decrees, and proceedings as will duly and legally effect the Probate and record of said instrument as such will.
The 7th day of January 2026, at 11:00 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the proof to be submitted in support thereof. It further appearing that the following next of kin of said deceased are:
Bridggette Jo Eatmon, Any and All Known and Unknown Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Whereabouts are Unknown.
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 Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given to the said named next of kin and all other persons in interest to appear in this Court on said 7th day of January 2026, to contest said petition if they think proper.
Done this the 4th day of November 2025.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Publication Dates: 11/7/2025; 11/14/2025; 11/21/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
