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: 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 FAMILY COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF:
LANYAA DENISE NELSSON, A Child
CASE NO. 68-JU2022·000S88.02 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 may be entered against you.
A final hearing has been set for JANUARY 28, 2026, 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
Published:
12/5/2025, 12/12/2025, 12/19/2025, 12/26/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ADRIAN D. HUNTER a/k/a ADRIAN DEANDRE HUNTER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000700
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Letters of Administration upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of December 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.
MICHELLE D. HOLDER
Personal Representative(s)
Published:
12/12/2025; 12/19/2025; 12/26/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN / CONSERVATOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES000688
ESTATE OF:
MICHAEL TROY HOLLIE, An Alleged Incapacitated Person
TO: Rickey Grider; Timothy Hollie, Jr.; Kayla Hollie; and any and all unknown heirs and interested parties whose names, ages, conditions, and whereabouts are unknown.
Take notice that on the 20th day of November 2025, Timothy Hollie and Isora Hollie filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardian / Conservator for Michael Troy Hollie.
Notice is hereby given that said petition has been set for hearing on the 4th day of March 2026, at 1:30 p.m. All persons in interest should appear and object if they so choose.
WITNESS MY HAND, this the 4th day of December 2025.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
Judge of Probate
Published four weeks:
12/12/25; 12/19/25; 12/26/25; 1/2/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
DOUGLAS D. HANDLEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000584
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Letters Testamentary upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 3rd day of December 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 within six months, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
TERESA L. VONKANEL
Personal Representative(s)
Published:
12/12/25; 12/19/25; 12/26/25
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION
(UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS)
IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF: A.C.P., MINOR
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. 25BES00610
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS OF:
A.C.P.
You will take notice that a Petition for Adoption of A.C.P., born to Carlie Rachell Perkins, Natural Mother, father unknown, was filed on the 22nd day of October 2025, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural parents are unknown or undisclosed.
Minor Child’s birth date: February 23, 2018.
Written responses must be filed within thirty (30) days of the last publication with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Bessemer, Alabama 35020.
DONE this the 5th day of December 2025.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run Dates:
12/12/2025; 12/19/2025; 12/26/2025; 01/02/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES000695
ESTATE OF:
YANKEL JAFETH ROSA-ACOSTA, A Minor
Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of December 2025, Patricia Lizeth Acosta-Rios filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardian.
Hearing is set for the 9th day of February 2026 at 2:00 P.M.
WITNESS MY HAND, this the 4th day of December 2025.
Jameria Johnson Moore
Judge of Probate
Published four weeks:
12/19/2025; 12/26/2025; 01/02/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
WILLIE FAYE HILL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000550
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Letters Testamentary upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent having been granted on the 3rd day of December 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.
All claims must be filed within six months, or said claim will be barred.
CONNIE WILSON
Personal Representative(s)
Published:
12/12/2025; 12/19/2025; 12/26/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ROY ALBERT GUYTON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000692
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Letters Testamentary upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 3rd day of December 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.
CHERYL GUYTON BRENNAN
Personal Representative(s)
Published:
12/12/2025; 12/19/2025; 12/26/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
GREGORY GLENN COX, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000522
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Letters Testamentary upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 12th day of December 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 the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAMES DARRELL TERPO
Personal Representative(s)
Published:
12/19/2025; 12/26/2025; 01/02/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ALBERT FRANKLIN DE LA VEGA, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000702
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Letters Testamentary upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 9th day of December 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 the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MARGARET E. DE LA VEGA
Personal Representative(s)
Published:
12/19/2025; 12/26/2025; 01/02/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 21BES0001107
ESTATE OF:
JACOB HORTTER BECHTEL IV, deceased
TO: Katrina A. Vaiana; Roberta Bechtel; Sariah Bechtel; Barri Ann Bechtel; and any and all other parties interested in said estate.
Take notice that on the 29th day of August 2025, came Jacob Horter Bechtel, V, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Jacob Hortter Bechtel, IV, deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 18th day of March 2026, at 11:30 a.m., be appointed as the day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest may appear and contest the same if they think proper.
DONE this the 11th day of December 2025.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
Judge of Probate
PLEASE PUBLISH:
12/19/2025; 12/26/2025; 01/02/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Notice of foreclosure of lien and intent to sell the following vehicles pursuant to Section 32-13-3 of the Alabama Statutes. We reserve the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
Auction Date: January 23, 2026
Location: 3800 Flight Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35215
Vehicles:
- 2000 Yamaha — JYAVM01E9YA017028
- 2007 VW Jetta — 3VWEF71KX7M178032
- 2000 Yama V6A — JYAVM01E9YA017028
- 1990 Chevy S Truck — 1GCCS14Z2L8140448
- 2015 Ford Fusion — 3FA6P0H79FR208724
- 2003 Chevy Tracker — 2CNBE18C036949568
- 2009 Volks Jetta — 3VWRM71K09M168815
- 2013 Volks Passant — 1VWBH7A39DC052635
- 2011 Chevy Silverado — 1GB4CZCG6BF216977
- 2016 Jeep Cher — 1C4PJMCB7GW210456
- 2011 Mazda CX-7 — JM3ER2A51B0396242
- 2018 Toyt Camry — 4T1B11HK3JU127316
Published:
12/19/2025; 12/26/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN / CONSERVATOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES000588
ESTATE OF:
LORETTA BATES, An Alleged Incapacitated Person
TO: Houston Bates; Donna Burgess; Roger Bates; 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 10th day of October 2025, Elizabeth West filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardian for Loretta Bates, an Alleged Incapacitated Person.
Notice is hereby given to the above-named persons and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Guardian and Single Transaction has been set for hearing on the 7th day of January 2026, at 2:30 p.m. All persons in interest should appear and object to said petition and make such other defense in the premises as to them that may seem meet and proper.
WITNESS MY HAND, this the 11th day of December 2025.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
Judge of Probate
Published four weeks:
12/19/2025; 12/26/2025; 01/02/2026; 01/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
RALPH DUDLEY VINES, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000669
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Letters Testamentary upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 9th day of December 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 the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
DORIS FAY VINES
Personal Representative(s)
Published:
12/19/2025; 12/26/2025; 01/02/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION
BARTLETT KAYLYNN MICOLE, Plaintiff
VS
WILLIAM ALEXANDER MARTINEZ, Defendant
CASE NO. DR-2025-000129.00
NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION
William Alexander Martinez, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Bartlett Kaylynn Micole’s Complaint to Divorce and Other Relief by JANUARY 13, 2026, or thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against him in the above-styled cause pending in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division.
DONE this the 9th day of December 2025.
Karen Dunn Burks
Circuit Clerk of Jefferson County
Bessemer Division
PUBLISH:
December 19, 2025; December 26, 2025;
January 2, 2026; January 9, 2026
SERVICE DATE: January 13, 2026
DEFAULT: February 12, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PREQUALIFICATION FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals will be received by Bishop State Community College on February 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST at the Business Technology Center on the Main Campus of BSCC, in the Ground Floor BTC Auditorium at 351 North Broad Street, Mobile Alabama, 36603; at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read for:
Truck Driving School for Bishop State Community College – Southwest Campus
Mobile, Alabama
The Work of the project includes, but is not limited to: furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, layout, and supervision for a new Truck Driving School for Bishop State Community College as indicated on the drawings and as specified, including all items or other incidentals necessary to make the project a complete and warrantable installation as described in the contract documents.
Only General Contractors that are prequalified may attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting and be allowed to submit a bid proposal for this project. A copy of the prequalification package can be requested by contacting Doris Furr at doris.furr@gmcnetwork.com or by calling 251.460.4006. Prequalification packages are due by 2:00 p.m. CST January 14, 2026. They can be delivered via email to doris.furr@gmcnetwork.com or regular mail to Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC; Attn: Doris Furr, 11 North Water Street, Suite 19290, Mobile, AL 36602.
No proposals will be considered unless the bidder, whether resident or non-resident of Alabama, is properly licensed and qualified to submit a proposal for this construction in accordance with all applicable laws of the State of Alabama. This shall include evidence of holding a current license from the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, Montgomery, Alabama, as required by Chapter 8 of Title 34, of the Code of Alabama, 1975. In addition, non-residents of the State, if a corporation, shall show evidence of having qualified with the Secretary of State to do business in the State of Alabama.
Prior to the award of a competitively bid contract to a contractor having one or more employees in the state of Alabama, Alabama law requires that the contractor provide the county proof of enrolment in E-Verify (see www.uscis.gov/everify).
A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds, insurance in compliance with requirements, and verification of E-Verify enrollment will be required at the signing of the Contract.
Bid Documents, Drawings and Specifications may be examined during normal business hours at the Office of the Architect; Digital Plan Rooms of Dodge, Construction Data Fax, and Construct Connect.
General Contractors may procure plans and specifications from the Architect upon payment of a deposit of Twenty dollars ($20.00) for a one-time administrative fee for digital/file sharing access or One Hundred Fifty dollars ($150.00) (printed) per set. Contractors are encouraged to use the digital plans. Refunds will be issued for printed sets only issued by the Architect to each general contract bidder on the first two (2) sets issued submitting a bonafide bid, upon return of documents in good and reusable condition within ten (10) days of bid date. Additional sets for General Contractors, and sets for subs and vendors, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling and distribution, which is estimated to be the same as the deposit amount.
To expedite distribution of bid documents email requests with a copy of the deposit check(s) referencing this project to doris.furr@gmcnetwork.com. Hard copy deposit checks referencing this project should be mailed to Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC; Attn: Doris Furr, 11 North Water Street, Suite 19290, Mobile, AL 36602.
Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, and must show such evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by Architect or Owner; The bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying their current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered; Bidder must also include their current license number on the Proposal Form.
No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of SIXTY (60) days.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on January 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST, at 4551 Halls Mill Road, Mobile AL 36693 for the purpose of reviewing the project, answering Bidder’s questions, and touring the work areas. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is mandatory for all Prequalified General Contractor Bidders intending to submit a Proposal, and for Subcontractors.
For the list of plan holders on this project visit http://www.gmcnetwork.com/projectbids/.
This project is being bid EXCLUDING TAXES, and requires the Contractor comply with the requirements of Act 2013-205, which was signed into law on May 9, 2013. The Contractor and the Owner will be required to apply for Certificates of Exemption with the Alabama Department of Revenue which will handle administration of the Certificates. The Contractor shall account for the tax savings on the Proposal Form.
Additional qualifications and requirements for General Contractor Bidders and separate Subcontractors are indicated in the Bid and Contract Documents.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in their judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Mobile, Alabama
Olivier Charles, President
GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, LLC
MEMBERS, AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
11 North Water Street, Suite 19290
Mobile, AL 36602
Phone: (251) 460-4006
Published: December 19 and December 26, 2025 and January 2, 2026.
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF:
J.D.O.,
MINOR
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. 25BES00693
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF:
J.D.O.,
WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of J.D.O. (born to Roleshia Michelle Lewis, Natural Mother) was filed on the 4th day of December 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 unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of father. Minor Child’s birth date is April 10, 2025.
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 16th day of December 2025.
/s/ Jacqueline Knox
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
R. Jeannette Thompson, Esq.
9340 Helena Road, Ste 124
Birmingham, AL 35244
Run dates:
12/19/2025, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026, 01/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
JAMES C. INGELS, JR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000717
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 19th 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 above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MARGO INGELS
Personal Representative(s)
12/26/2025; 01/02/2026; 01/09/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
EDWIN ALAN RAYBURN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000714
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of December 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.
ANDREA NICOLE DAGNAN
Personal Representative(s)
12/26/2025; 01/02/2026; 01/09/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
SUE R. DOUGLASS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000720
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of December 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.
LYNN DOUGLASS TEAGUE
Personal Representative(s)
12/26/2025; 01/02/2026; 01/09/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
SUSAN CONNOR EPPS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000719
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th 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 above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
BOBBY EPPS JR
Personal Representative(s)
12/26/2025; 01/02/2026; 01/09/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated June 7, 2022, executed by SDH PROPERTIES LLC, in favor of BPL MORTGAGE TRUST, LLC, said Mortgage being recorded on June 23, 2022 at Official Records Instrument #2022068296 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.
Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, FITNO, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Jefferson County, Birmingham Division, Alabama, on January 16, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Jefferson County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lot 17, Block 55, according to the Map and Survey of East Lake, recorded in Map Book 1, Page 217, in the Probate Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama; said lot fronts 50 feet on the Southwest line of Walker Avenue and runs back in a Southeasterly direction of that uniform width 165 feet to an alley, being situated in Jefferson County, Alabama.
For informational purposes only, the property address is: 7313 3RD AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35206. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.
THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHERE-IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, 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. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO.
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.
This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage.
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS DELAWARE TRUSTEE FOR TREATY OAK MORTGAGE TRUST, whose address is c/o A-4861105 Keith Labell, De Cubas and Lewis, P.A., P.O. Box 5026, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310, (954) 453-0365.
12/26/2025; 01/02/2026; 01/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
SHARON E. VEST OSBORN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000586
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th day of December 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.
WILLIAM BRUCE OSBORN
Personal Representative(s)
12/26/2025; 01/02/2026; 01/09/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF:
Y.Y.V. and J.J.H., MINORS
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. 25BES00705
25BES00706
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF:
Y.Y.V. and J.J.H., WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of Y.Y.V. and J.J.H. (born to Jacques Danielle Verge, Natural Mother) was filed on the 15th day of December 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 January 21, 2022 and August 14, 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 18th day of December 2025.
/s/ Jacqueline Knox
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
R. Jeannette Thompson, Esq.
9340 Helena Road, Ste 124
Birmingham, AL 35244
Run dates: 12/26/2025; 01/02/2026; 01/09/2026; 01/15/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
TABITHA RENEE BOURANIS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000251
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th day of December 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.
JAMES H. FULKS
Personal Representative(s)
12/26/2025; 01/02/2026; 01/09/2026
Attorney of Record