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, AL.
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.
/J/ 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, 01/16/2026
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, AL.
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 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 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 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 16th day of December 2025.
/J/ 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, 01/16/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF: A.C.B., MINOR
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
CASE NO. 25BES00723
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF:
A.C.B.
WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of A.C.B. (born to Amber Connethe Baker, Natural Mother) was filed on the 22nd 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 child is that of father. Minor Child’s birth date is December 21, 2024.
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 24th day of December 2025.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
R. Jeannette Thompson, Esq.
9340 Helena Road, Ste 124
Birmingham, AL 35244
Run dates:
01/02/2026, 01/09/2026, 01/16/2026, 01/23/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000384
ESTATE OF: ERIC DUANE REESE, DECEASED
TO: Montrell Dysart, Marcus Dysart, Jacob Rowe, J.D.B. c/o Tanyika Edwards, J.J.E. c/o Tanyika Edwards, J.J.E. c/o Tanyika Edwards, 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 Cassandra Reese Johnson, and filed her Petition to Immediately Sell Real Property and Personal Property, in the matter of the Estate of Eric Duane Reese, Deceased.
And whereas the 30th day of January 2026, at 9:30 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 petitions 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 petitions if they think proper so to do.
This the 24th day of December 2025.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub: 01/02/2026, 01/09/2026, 01/16/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
CLAUDE RUSSELL RIGNEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000725
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd 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 above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
TERRI RIGNEY MOLLICA
Personal Representative(s)
01/02/2026; 01/09/2026; 01/16/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
MARY JANE OLDHAM, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000726
Letters Testamentary upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 23rd 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 above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
HARRIET DOUGLAS
Personal Representative(s)
01/02/2026; 01/09/2026; 01/16/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
HAROLD RAY DILL, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000574
Letters of Administration upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th 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 above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
DEBORAH DILL
Personal Representative(s)
01/02/2026; 01/09/2026; 01/16/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
Alabama Department of Transportation
2024–2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Amendment No. 22
The Alabama Department of Transportation has submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration an amendment to modify projects with 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
January 2, 9 & 16, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOAN H CANALES, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000722
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 19th 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.
CHRISTOPHER H CANALES
Personal Representative(s)
01/02/2026; 01/09/2026; 01/16/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BARBARA A FORD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000710
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th 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 above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
LARRY WILLIAM FORD
Personal Representative(s)
1/2/26, 1/9/26 AND 1/16/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 23BES000769
ESTATE OF: GINA FOLSE, 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 Gina Folse, a protected person, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 20th day of May 2026, at 2:00 p.m. 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 December 2025.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Please publish:
1/9/26; 1/16/26; 1/23/26
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO AND NON-RESIDENTS TO PROBATE WILL
STATE OF ALABAMA, JEFFERSON COUNTY, BESSEMER DIVISION, PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES000731
ESTATE OF: J.L. PRICE, DECEASED
On the 31st day of December 2025, came Jimmy O’Neal Price and filed his petition in writing therewith producing and filing in this Court an instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of J.L. Price, 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. And the 10th day of February 2026, at 11:00 a.m., having been set as a day for hearing said petition and the proof to be submitted in support of same and it further appearing that the following next of kin of said deceased are: Richard Earl Price, and 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 Co., Al. Notice is hereby given the said named next of kin and all other persons in interest, to be and appear in this Court on said 10th day of February 2026, at 11:00 a.m., to contest said petition if they think proper so to do. Done this the 31st day of December 2025.
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PUB: 1/9/26; 1/16/26; 1/23/26
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
STATE PROJECT NO. ATRP2-37-2024-109
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on January 30, 2026 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Access Management and Interchange Improvements (Grading, Drainage, Pavement, Traffic Signals, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)) on SR-79 (Tallapoosa Street) at the I-20/I-59 Interchange in Birmingham. Length 0.395 mi. The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate. The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Eighty-five (85) Working Days. A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $25.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made. Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith. The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract. The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $1,713,290 To $2,094,021. Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110. In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids. The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation. Section 34-8-8, Code of Alabama 1975 as amended states in part as follows: “… it will be necessary for him or her to show evidence of license before his or her bid is considered.” Further, Section 34-8-8, Code of Alabama 1975 as amended also states in part as follows: “All Owners, Architects, and engineers receiving bids pursuant to this chapter shall require the person, firm, or corporation to include his or her current license number on the bid.” The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director
January 9, 16 & 23, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
ALABAMA SELF STORAGE ACT SALE
In accordance with the provisions of 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 Alabama Self Storage Act. Not all units may be available for sale. The auction/disposal shall be conducted at Discount Self Storage at 1027 Woodward Road, Midfield, AL 35228 on January 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Unit B21 Henrietta Jackson, 1317 5th Ave W., Birmingham, AL 35208, Totes, Boxes, Misc. Household items.
Unit B22 Henrietta Jackson, 1317 5th Ave W., Birmingham, AL 35208, Electronics, Misc. Household items.
Unit C07 Faith Jackson, 1317 5th Ave W., Birmingham, AL 35208, Furniture, Totes, Misc. Items.
Unit D26 Ethel Allen, P.O. Box 28422, Midfield, AL 35228, Furniture, Boxes, Misc. Items.
Unit E18 Rodnequar Bryant, 220 Ash Ave., Bessemer, AL 35020, Furniture, Misc. Items.
Unit H12 Joey Pickett, 2609 20th St., Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35208, Furniture, Appliances, Misc. Items.
Published January 9th and January 16th, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ASHLEY NICOLE HUDSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000730
Letters of Administration upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30th 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.
EARLY ROSHELLE HUDSON
Personal Representative(s)
01/09/2026; 01/16/2026; 01/23/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM ALLEN CARVER, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000716
Letters of Administration with Will Annexed upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th 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.
NIKKI CARVER
Personal Representative(s)
01/09/2026; 01/16/2026; 01/23/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MILDRED FAYE JOLLEY, DECEASED
CASE NO. 25BES007l5
TO: GARY MICHAEL JOLLEY, JOEL MARK JOLLEY, TAMMY LEIGH JOLLEY, ROYCE GREY WADSWORTH, MELANIE LEE SHAW Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties: On the l7th day of December 2025, came Ethan Parker Shaw, and filed his Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Mildred Faye Jolley, Deceased. And whereas the 10th day of February 2026, at 10: 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 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 29th day of December 2025.
_/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 01/09/2026; 01/16/2026; 01/23/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MORRIS LYNN MCCRAW, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000635
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6th day of January 2026 . 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.
RANDLE NORRIS
Personal Representative(s)
01/09/2026; 01/16/2026; 01/23/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ANNIE ELIZABETH ROBINSON a/k/a ANNIE E ROBINSON, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000623
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6 th day of January 2026 . 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.
LINDA DORSEY
Personal Representative(s)
01/09/2026; 01/16/2026; 01/23/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: OSSIE M PAGE-ASKEW, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000349
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6th day of January 2026 . 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.
BEVERLY HAMMELL
Personal Representative(s)
01/09/2026; 01/16/2026; 01/23/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
ESTATE OF: BRENDA WALKER, a protected person
CASE NO. 24BES00016
To: Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice; On the 25th day of August 2025, came I. Ripon Britton, Jr., Esq., the Conservator for the Estate of Brenda Walker, a protected person, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same. It is therefore ordered that the 13th day of April 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 10th day of January 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 1/16/26; 1/23/26 AND 1/30/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
ESTATE OF: SARA W. BERRY, a protected person
CASE NO. 17BES000753
To: Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice; On the 8th day of December 2025, came I. Ripon Britton, Jr., Esq., the Conservator for the Estate of Sara W. Berry, a protected person, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same. It is therefore ordered that the 13th day of April 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 10th day of January 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 1/16/26; 1/23/26 AND 1/30/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
ESTATE OF: MARY HAYES, a protected person
CASE NO. 22BES000123
To: Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice; On the 11th day of June 2025, came I. Ripon Britton, Jr., Esq., the Conservator for the Estate of Mary Hayes, a protected person, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same. It is therefore ordered that the 13th day of April 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 10th day of January 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 1/16/26; 1/23/26 AND 1/30/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
ESTATE OF: DEBORAH JOAN ARMSTRONG, deceased
CASE NO. 22BES000837
To: Emery Madden, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice; On the 23rd day of June 2025, came Aaron Jeffrey Armstrong, the Personal Representative for the Estate of Deborah Joan Armstrong, deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same. It is therefore ordered that the 9th day of March 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 10th day of January 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
1/16/26; 1/23/26 and 1/30/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
ESTATE OF: ELIJAH DENSMORE, a protected person, now deceased.
CASE NO. 24BES000631
To: DARNELL DENSMORE, DEVON M. CULVER, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice; On the 20th day of August 2025, came C. Burton Dunn, Esq., the Conservator for the Estate of Elijah Densmore, a protected person, now deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same. It is therefore ordered that the 9th day of March 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 10th day of January 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
1/16/26; 1/23/26 and 1/30/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
ESTATE OF: JERRY FANCHER SMITH, deceased.
CASE NO. 24BES000661
To: WADE SULLIVAN, BRIAN SMITH, MEGAN PHILLIPS, BRITNEY RODEN, JASON HERBERT FRANCHER, LINDA MICHELLE HYDRICK, CHARLES EDWARD HYDRICK, JR., and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice; On the 17th day of October 2025, came Brian Smith, the Personal Representative for the Estate of JERRY FANCHER SMITH, deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same. It is therefore ordered that the 9th day of March 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 10th day of January 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
1/16/26; 1/23/26 and 1/30/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
ADOPTION OF: S.D.S, A Minor
CASE NO. 25BES000457
NOTICE TO: MARSHAY JANAY STUBBS, PURPORTED NATURAL MOTHER WHOSE ADDRESS IS UNKNOWN AND/OR NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF: S.D.S, A Minor WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED. You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of S.D.S, (born to MARSHAY JANAY STUBBS, Natural Mother), was filed on the 30th day of July 2025, alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is purported to be MARSHAY JANAY STUBBS and/or is unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of PARENT. Minor Child’s birth date is August 27, 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 herein (with counsel, 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 9th day of January 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
Judge of Probate
Willie Florence, Esq
300 Princeton Pkwy SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
Run dates: 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
ADOPTION OF: W.J.S
CASE NO. 25BES000458
NOTICE TO: MARSHAY JANAY STUBBS, PURPORTED NATURAL MOTHER WHOSE ADDRESS IS UNKNOWN AND/OR NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED FATHER OF: W.J.S WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED. You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of W.J.S, (born to MARSHAY JANAY STUBBS, Natural Mother), was filed on the 30th day of July 2025, alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is purported to be MARSHAY JANAY STUBBS and/or is unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of PARENT. Minor Child’s birth date is August 27, 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 herein (with COUNSEL, whose name and address is shown below, and) with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35022.
DONE this the 9th day of January 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Willie Florence, Esq
300 Princeton Pkwy SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
Run dates: 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOKERRIA THOMAS a/k./a JOKERRIA NICOLE THOMAS, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000006
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 8th day of January 2026 . 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.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
01/16/2026; 01/23/2026; 01/30/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
DATE: 01/16/2026
WHEELER WRECKER SERVICE INC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 02/20/2026, 10:00 AM at 705 22ND ST N BESSEMER AL, 35020 pursuant to subsection 32-13-3 of the Alabama Statutes. WHEELER WRECKER SERVICE INC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
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JANUARY 16, 2026 and JANUARY 23, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
ESTATE OF: CAROL LYNN MCLELLAND, DECEASED
CASE NO. 22BES000211
To: Melinda Kofner Rotenberry, Howard Davidson Allen Grady, Joy Brown Sorrels, Lisa Jane Pae Strawn and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice; On the 14th day of October 2025, came Wayne Alan Duke, Jr., Esq., the Personal Representative for the Estate of Carolyn Lynn McLelland, deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Second Supplemented Petition for Final Settlement and Petition for Payment of fees , to Deposit to Court, and for Discharge. It is therefore ordered that the 3rd day of June 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 December 2025.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
1/16/26; 1/23/26 AND 1/30/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DOUGLAS BLAKE MORAN a/k/a DOUGLAS B. MORAN, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000012
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 9th day of January 2026 . 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.
MARTHA LEIGH MORAN
Personal Representative(s)
01/16/2026; 01/23/2026; 01/30/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: QUITMAN J MITCHELL JR., DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000005
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13th day of January 2026 . 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.
CLAIRE BURTON MITCHELL
Personal Representative(s)
01/16/2026; 01/23/2026; 01/30/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LINDA JOYCE GREEN, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000015
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13th day of January 2026 . 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.
RICHARD RAY GREEN
Personal Representative(s)
01/16/2026; 01/23/2026; 01/30/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GERALD OLIVER MADDOX, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000662
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13th day of January 2026 . 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.
CANDACE KINCAID WRIGHT
Personal Representative(s)
01/16/2026; 01/23/2026; 01/30/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FREDDIE LEE BOYKINS, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000665
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13th day of January 2026 . 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.
CELIA KEITH BOYKINS
Personal Representative(s)
01/16/2026; 01/23/2026; 01/30/2026
Attorney of Record