LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS)
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL. CASE NO. 25BES00625 25BES00626
IN THE MATTER OF: ADOPTION OF: S.N.L. and H.J.C., MINORS
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS OF: S.N.L. and H.J.C., WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of S.N.L. and H.J.C. (born to Tarisha S. Collins, Natural Mother) as filed on the 30th day of October 2025, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural parent of said minor children are unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural. parent to the aforesaid minor children is that of father. Minor Children’s birth dates are November 9, 2017, and August 9, 2012.
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 Stephen Jones, 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 7th day of November 2025.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Stephen Jones, Esq.
1714 4th Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
Run dates: 11/14/2025, 11/21/2025,11/28/2025, 12/5/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS)
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL. CASE NO. 25BES00639 25BES00640
IN THE MATTER OF: ADOPTION OF: M.A.M. A.D.M, MINORS
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS OF: M.A.M. and A.D.M., WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of M.A.M. and A.D.M. (born to Jessica Rae Wright, Natural Mother) as filed on the 6th day of November 2025, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural parent of said minor children are unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor children are that of father. Minor Children’ s birth dates are December 11, 2016, and February 1, 2021.
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 here.in (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 7th day of November 2025.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
R. Jeannette Thompson, Esq.
9340 Helena Road, Ste 124
Birmingham, AL 35244
Run dates: 11/14/2025, 11/21/2025,11/28/2025, 12/5/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS)
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL. CASE NO. 25BES00627
IN THE MATTER OF: ADOPTION OF: A.J.N.B. , A MINOR
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS OF: A.J.N.B. WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of A.J.N.B., (born to Aimee Breann Nabors, Natural Mother) and James Wesley Boozer (Natural Father), was filed on the 31st day of October 2025, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural parent of said minor child are unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of, said natural parents to the aforesaid minor child is that of mother. Minor Child’s birth date is February 27, 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 the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020.
DONE this the 6th day of November 2025.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
RUN DATES: 11/14/2025, 11/21/2025, 11/28/2025, 12/5/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES00635
ESTATE OF: MORRIS LYNN McCRAW, DECEASED
TO: ZACHARY DILLON Mc-CRAW, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are.Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 4th day of November 2025, came Randle Norris, and filed his Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Morris Lynn McCraw, Deceased.
And whereas the 6th day of January 2026, at 11:30 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.
Thi.s the 14th day of November 2025.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 11/21/2025, 11/28/2025, 12/5/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION
(UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS)
IN THE MATTER OF: ADOPTION OF: P.B.A., MINOR
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
CASE NO. 25BES00538
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS OF:
P.B.A., WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of, P.B.A. (born to Channell Lepaige Anthony, Natural. Mother) as filed on the 15th day of September 2025, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural parent of said minor children are unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor children is that of father. Minor Children’s birth dates are May 5, 2023.
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 Stephen Jones, 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 14th day of November 2025.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Amy Osborne, Esq.
4770 Eastern Valley Road, Suite 111
The Shoppes at Letson Farms, PMB 106
McCalla, AL 35111
Run dates: 11/21/2025, 11/28/2025, 12/5/2025, 12/12/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SAMUEL ANDREW PILATO JR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000655
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th day of November 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.
AMY PILATO
Personal Representative(s)
11/21/2025; 11/28/2025; 12/5/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RITA F MINOR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000622
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.
GARY MINOR
Personal Representative(s)
11/21/2025; 11/28/2025; 12/5/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HORACE BLEVINS, JR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 24BES000767
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 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.
DELORES BLEVINS
Personal Representative(s)
11/21/2025; 11/28/2025; 12/05/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JIMMY WAYNE JONES, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000642
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6th day of November 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.
CAROLYN VANCE JONES
Personal Representative(s)
11/21/2025; 11/28/2025; 12/05/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LESTER F CASEY a/k/a LESTER FRANKLIN CASEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000659
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17 th day of November 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.
KYUNG RYE CASEY
Personal Representative(s)
11/21/2025; 11/28/2025; 12/05/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
ESTATE OF: LILLIE J. LAWSON, DECEASED
CASE NO. 25BES00638
TO: KENSLY JOLYN LAWSON, MILDRED JACKSON, GUARDIAN FOR JOSEPH D. LAWSON Any and All Heirs, Whose, Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 6th day of November 2025, came Jackie Lawson, and filed his Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Lillie J. Lawson, Deceased.
And whereas the 4th day of February 2026, 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 17th day of November 2025.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 11/21/2025, 11/28/2025, 12/5/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FRANKIE JOSEPH JULIANO SR a/k/a FRANKIE J. JULIANO, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000664
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of November 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.
FRANKIE JOSEPH JULIANO JR
Personal Representative(s)
11/21/2025; 11/28/2025; 12/05/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES ALVIN ROGERS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000644
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 7th day of November 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.
BETTIE WANDA ROGERS
Personal Representative(s)
11/21/25; 11/28/25 and 12/5/25
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CARL VERNON COOK JR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000653
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th day of November 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.
OLINDA MOORE STEWART
Personal Representative(s)
11/21/25; 11/28/25 and 12/5/25
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION
(UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS)
IN THE MATTER OF: ADOPTION OF:
H.C.A.W. and R.D.W., MINORS
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
CASE NO. 25BES00646
25BES00647
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS OF:
H.C.A.W. and R.D.W., WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of H.C.A.W. and R.D.W. (born to Shelisha Renae Cook, Natural Mother) as filed on the 7th day of November 2025, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural parent of said minor children are unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor children is that of father. Minor Children’s birth dates are November 3, 2021 and February 27, 2023.
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 Stephen Jones, 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 18th day of November 2025.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Stephen Jones, Esq.
1714 4th Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
Run dates: 11/21/2025, 11/28/2025, 12/5/2025, 12/12/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ILA VEE BECKER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000666
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of November 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 COUNTS
Personal Representative(s)
11/28/2025; 12/05/2025; 12/12/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SUSAN B FOOTE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000645
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 7th 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.
LONETA RITCH-NOLAND
Personal Representative(s)
11/28/2025; 12/05/2025; 12/12/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION
CV2024-000038.00
THERESA MCADORY RILES, PLAINTIFF
V.
ESTATES OF ELISHA MCADORY & WIFE, ANNIE MCADORY AND THEIR HEIRS, AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS
IN REM: 6991 SADLER DRIVE, BESSEMER, AL 35022
PARCEL ID.: 42 00 07 4 000 019.001
LEGAL: COM AT SE COR OF SW ¼ OF SE1/4 OF SEC 7, TWSP 20S, RANGE 4W, THEN W 484 FT TO POB CONT W 484 FT TO POB CONT W 209 FT. THEN N 104.5 FT THEN E 209 FT THEN S 104.5 FT TO POB
TO: Estates of Elisha McAdory and Wife Annie McAdory, and any and all unknown parties claiming any right, title and interest in or lien or encumbrance on said land or any part thereof, notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of May 2024, a Complaint to Quiet Title was filed by Theresa McAdory Riles vs. Estates of Elisha McAdory and Annie McAdory, His wife, as Defendants was filed against the property above and whereas it was alleged that Plaintiff owned said property in fee simple.
You are further notified that Plaintiff avers in said complaint that she claim title by reason of the following chain of title, to wit: Plaintiff was in actual, peaceful possession of said property (a four acre vacant unimproved lot) at the present time and has been in continuous, active, peaceful, visible, hostile, notorious, undisputed, and adverse possession from July 26, 1979, up to and including the date of the filing of this complaint and paid taxes thereon. Plaintiff also brought a Sale for Division action in this selfsame Circuit Court through the late Edwin Brobston. This litigation file, CV-1979-168, was recorded at Vol. 409, Page 451 as a Register’s Deed. In this case the Plaintiff bought out her two minor siblings who had an heirship interest. It was sold for fair market value to their sister, Plaintiff Theresa Riles.
YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to answer this Complaint on or before 30 days from the 15th day of December, 2025, or on failure to do so, suffer a default judgment to be rendered against you.
DONE this the 19th day of November, 2025.
Karen Dunn Burks
Karen Dunn Burks, Clerk of the Circuit Court
Bessemer Division of Jefferson County
1851 2nd Avenue N., Suite 130
Bessemer, AL 35020
Prepared by: Joan B. Singleton, Atty.
P. O. Box 800, Bessemer, AL 35021-0800
Phone: 205-249-6892
Published 11/28/2025, 12/5/2025, 12/12/2025, 12/19/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ELOISE TAMPER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000661
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of November 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.
NIKELA WILLIAMS
Personal Representative(s)
11/28/2025; 12/05/2025; 12/12/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CLARENCE ROSCOE WILLIAMS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000657
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13th day of November 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.
CLAUDE LESTER WILLIAMS
Personal Representative(s)
11/28/25; 12/5/25, 12/12/25
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
ESTATE OF: FREDDIE LEE BOYKINS, DECEASED
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES00665
TO: EPHRIAM BOYKINS, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 18th day of November 2025, came Celia Keith Boykins, and filed her Petition for Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Freddie Lee Boykins, Deceased. And whereas the 13th day of January 2026, at 11:30 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 19th day of November 2025.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 11/28/2025, 12/5/2025, 12/12/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PATRICIA WEST HOSMER, a.k.a. PATRICIA W. HOSMER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000672
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 19th day of November 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.
JOANN IRWIN PARKER
Personal Representative(s)
11/28/25, 12/5/25, 12/12/25
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ELIZABETH ANN BAKER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000668
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 19th day of November 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.
CHARLES LOUIS BAKER JR
Personal Representative(s)
11/28/2025; 12/05/2025; 12/12/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CATHERINE JEAN SATTERLEE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000656
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 19th 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.
KEVIN WALLS
Personal Representative(s)
11/28/2025; 12/05/2025; 12/12/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
Request for Proposal for Cleaning Services
Bessemer Public Library
400 19th Street North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020
(205) 428-7882
AREAS TO BE SERVICED:
- Top Level
- Main Level
- Lower Level
Services will be performed 6 days per week starting after 6:00 P.M.
Contractor to furnish all cleaning supplies with the exception of trash can liners, toilet paper, and hand towels.
The successful bidder must be bonded and insured with a minimum of $100,000.00 coverage with Bessemer Public Library named as an additional insured prior to commencement of work.
ALL BIDDERS MUST ATTEND A MANDATORY BUILDING WALKTHROUGH WITH THE DIRECTOR ON DECEMBER 9, 2025, AT 12:00 NOON. All bids must be received by 4:00 P.M., DECEMBER 19, 2025. Contact Mr. Omar Chapman, Director, at 428-7882 or 986-7745 to pick up a bid package. All proposals must be good for 90 days. All submitted bids will be formally opened and reviewed during the upcoming Board Meeting on January 15, 2026.
Published: 11/28/2025; 12/05/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS)
IN THE MATTER OF: ADOPTION OF: M.D.G., MINOR
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. 25BES00676
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS OF: M.D.G., WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of M.D.G. (born to Marlonicia DeNay Green, Natural Mother) was filed on the 20th day of November 2025, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural parent of said minor child are unknown or have 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 December 10, 2016.
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 Lois R. Beasley-Carlisle, 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 25th day of November 2025.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
Jacqueline Knox, JUDGE OF PROBATE
Lois R. Beasley-Carlisle, Esq.
1301 East Lake Blvd, PO Box 170767
Birmingham, AL 35217
Run dates: 12/5/2025, 12/12/2025, 12/19/2025, 12/26/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RICHARD BELL SR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000684
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 25th day of November 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 the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
FLORA HOLLIS
Personal Representative(s)
Run dates: 12/05/2025; 12/12/2025; 12/19/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA – BESSEMER DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF: LANYAA DENISE NELSSON, A Child
CASE NO.: 68-JU2022-000588.02 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 LANYAA DENISE NELSSON, born on April 7, 2010, to Carnisha Smith at LLC-USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The state of conception is unknown.
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 January 28, 2026, at 8:30 AM 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
Published: 12/5/2025; 12/12/2025; 12/19/2025; 12/26/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JEFFREY LEE KELLY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000549
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 the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
LYNDA JO CARTEE KELLY
Personal Representative(s)
Run dates: 12/05/2025; 12/12/2025; 12/19/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO.: 25BES00683
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF STANLEY J. FOSTER, DECEASED
TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF STANLEY J. FOSTER, DECEASED, AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Take notice that Stanley J. Foster, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on April 16, 2025; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the estate of Stanley J. Foster, Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 24th day of November 2025, as provided in the Alabama Small Estates Act; that you may take any action you deem appropriate regarding this estate, including notice to the court of any legal cause why this estate should not be distributed according to said Act within 30 days from the date of this publication.
This the 25th day of November 2025.
Jameria J. Moore
Judge of Probate, Jefferson County Probate Court, Bessemer Division
Run date: 12/05/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TAWANNA RENE’ WRIGHT a/k/a TAWANNA R. WRIGHT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000650
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10th day of November 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 the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CHRISTOPHER T. WRIGHT
Personal Representative(s)
Run dates: 12/05/2025; 12/12/2025; 12/19/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES ORAN PREJEAN SR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000678
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st day of November 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 the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CARMEN PREJEAN
Personal Representative(s)
Run dates: 12/05/2025; 12/12/2025; 12/19/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ELBERT EARL ROBINS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000689
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 1st day of December 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 the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
KATHRYN O. DRAKE
Personal Representative(s)
Run dates: 12/05/2025; 12/12/2025; 12/19/2025
Attorney of Record