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 hereby given notice that you are required to file an Answer with the Clerk of the Juvenile Court and with the Petitioner’s attorney, Staci Reynolds, 2014 1st Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication of this notice or a default judgment can be entered against you.
A final hearing has been set for April 29, 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 February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION
(UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF:
L.M.M
A Minor
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. 26BES000040
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR
UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF:
L.M.M, A Minor
WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of L.M.M, (born to NIKKI JO MCKEE, Natural Mother), was filed on the 28th day of January 2026, alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of FATHER. Minor Child’s birth date is 02/04/2024.
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 the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020.
DONE this the 29th day of January 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
Judge of Probate
Run dates: 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF FIRE DUES SALE –
BIRMINGPORT FIRE DISTRICT
Default having been made in payment of service charges to Birmingport Fire District pursuant to and under the authority of Act 79 of the Alabama Legislature, Special Session of 1966, as amended, and Amendment 369 to the Alabama Constitution, as amended and §11-48-49, et seq., Code of Alabama, 1975, Forestdale Fire District, under and by virtue of the power of sale referenced in the above-stated laws, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash on the steps of the Jefferson County Courthouse Bessemer Division on March 13, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following property located within the District for the amounts owed to the District through the 2025 billing cycle, including costs of sale and attorney fees.
7670 Birmingport Road, Mulga, AL 35118
LEGAL: Lot 1, according to the Survey of Mrs. V.W. Coggins Resurvey, as recorded in Map Book 7, Page 35 in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division.
PID: 20-00-19-0-000-062.000
Owner: MKFH Properties, Inc.
MASSEY, STOTSER & NICHOLS
1780 GADSDEN HIGHWAY
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35235
(205) 838-9000
ATTORNEY: STEPHANIE LANIER WEEMS
RUN DATES: February 13, 20 & 27, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
DOROTHY MAE PARSONS A/K/A DOROTHY SAUNDERS PARSONS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000037
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6TH day of February 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.
LINDSAY DIANE MCKEE
Personal Representative(s)
02/13/2026; 02/20/2026; 02/27/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
SHIRLEY S. PREY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000055
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6th day of February 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.
ELLEN LOUISE PREY
Personal Representative(s)
02/13/2026; 02/20/2026; 02/27/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000062
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF:
A.M.H, A MINOR
NOTICE TO: CHRISTOPHER HALL
801 Merriweather Dr.
Calera, AL 35046
On the 5TH day of February 2026, came Ashley Thames Pickens, Mother and Petitioner for the Change of Name for A.M.H, A Minor.
And whereas the 7TH day of April 2026, at 12:00 P.M. has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for four consecutive 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. Please note that an answer may be filed within 30 days from the date of this last publication notice.
Given under my hand, this, the 5th day of February 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub Feb 13th, 20th, 27th, Mar 6th, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
LARRY F BAILEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000042
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 4TH day of February 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.
GEORGE WILLIAM II MATTINSON
Personal Representative(s)
02/13/2026; 02/20/2026; 02/27/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000566
ESTATE OF: JAMES MAXWELL, DECEASED.
To: Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 4th day of March 2025, came Melba Joan Burchfield, Personal Representative, for the Estate of James Maxwell, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 20th day of May 2026, at 10:30 a.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 4th day of February 2026.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
2/13/26; 2/20/26; 2/27/26
LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals for the construction of Park Road Water Improvements will be received by Warrior River Water Authority (WRWA), Oak Grove, Alabama (Owner) located at the WRWA Office, 8900 Lock 17 Road, Bessemer, Alabama 35023 until 10:00 a.m., the prevailing time, on March 10, 2026, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.
The bid is comprised of the following principal items and approximate quantities:
1,425 ± Feet of 6” Water Main and Appurtenances
New Municipex Services and Meter Reconnection/Relocations
Plans and Specifications may be inspected at the WRWA office at the address above, and they may be inspected or obtained from the office of Municipal Consultants, Inc., 200 Century Park South, Suite 212, Birmingham, Alabama 35226, upon payment of $75.00. Cost of plans and specifications is non-refundable.
All Bidders must be responsible, meeting the criteria and requirements set forth in the specification documents. Prequalification of Bidders is not required.
This project is considered a “Public Works” project and is governed by competitive bid laws as contained in Title 39 of the Alabama Code. Bidders, subcontractors, suppliers, and Bond Agents should be familiar with this code.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty days from the date set for receiving of the same.
There will not be a Pre-Bid Conference for this Project.
This project is governed by the applicable bid laws and practices of the State of Alabama and U.S. Department of Treasury.
By: Danny Johnson
Title: General Manager
MUNICIPAL CONSULTANTS, INC.
Consulting Engineers
200 Century Park South
Suite 212
Birmingham, AL 35226
Published 2/20, 2/27, 3/6/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
MILDRED FAYE JOLLEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000715
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13th day of February 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.
ETHAN PARKER SHAW
Personal Representative(s)
02/20/2026; 02/27/2026; 03/06/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
OLA JEAN SCOTT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000628
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10th day of February 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.
RACQUEL COLVIN SMITH
Personal Representative(s)
02/20/2026; 02/27/2026; 03/06/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2024–2027
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Amendment No. 23
The Alabama Department of Transportation has submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration an amendment to modify projects within the FY 2024–2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program which was approved October 2023.
This amendment is available for review during normal business hours at the following location:
Alabama Department of Transportation
E-101, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36110
or visit the ALDOT’s webpage at:
https://www.dot.state.al.us
https://cpmsapps.dot.state.al.us/OfficeEngineer/Plan/Statewide
Written public comments will be received for a 21-day period from this publication’s notice date.
John R. Cooper
Transportation Director
Published February 20, 27 & March 6, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION
CASE NO. CS-2025-000021.00
DERRICO LLOYD, JR., Plaintiff
v.
ASHLEE NICOLE EVANS, Defendant
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
To: Ashlee Nicole Evans, whose whereabouts are unknown and whose last known address was 5561 Birdle Way, Bessemer, Alabama 35020.
You are hereby notified that Derrico Lloyd Jr. has filed a Complaint for Paternity, Custody, and Support regarding the minor child, K.L., in the above-styled court.
You are required to file an answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint with the Clerk of the Family Court of Jefferson County, Bessemer Division, within fourteen (14) days after the last date of publication of this notice, or within fourteen (14) days after your actual receipt of this notice, whichever occurs first. A copy of your answer or response must also be served upon the plaintiff’s attorney, Ginette Dow, 1821 3rd Ave. N., Bessemer, AL 35020.
If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you and the Court may grant the relief requested in the Complaint.
Dated this 11th day of February, 2026.
Lakita Hall-Wright
Clerk of the Family Court
Published February 20, 27 & March 6 & 13, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION
ROBERSON CANDACE
Plaintiff
VS
GUY TERRANCE SR
Defendant
DR-2025-900209.00
NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION
GUY TERRANCE SR, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer ROBERSON CANDACE, COMPLAINT TO DIVORCE AND OTHER RELIEF by MARCH 17TH 2026 or thereafter, a JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT may be rendered against him/her, in case number DR-2025-900209.00 in the CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, BESSEMER DIVISION.
DONE this the 11th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026
Karen Dunn Burks
Circuit Clerk of Jefferson County
Bessemer Division
PUBLISH:
FEBRUARY 20TH 2026, FEBRUARY 27TH 2026, MARCH 6TH 2026, MARCH 13TH 2026
SERVICE DATE: MARCH 17TH 2026
DEFAULT: APRIL 16TH 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
CARTER STROTHER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000047
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10th day of February 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.
WILETHA STROTHER
Personal Representative(s)
2/20/26; 2/27/26; 3/6/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
DONALD RAY BINGHAM, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000074
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th day of February 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.
LISA ANN WELDON
Personal Representative(s)
02/20/2026; 02/27/2026; 03/06/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
EDNA FLOE ARLEDGE, a.k.a. EDNA LEWIS ARLEDGE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000066
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10th day of February 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.
SUSAN ARLEDGE EAGAN
Personal Representative(s)
2/13/26; 2/20/26; 2/27/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF
GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00045
ESTATE OF: DEBORAH ANN LAMBERT,
AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON
TO: 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 29th day of January 2026, Gavin Ball, as administrator for Plantation Manor Nursing Home, filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardian/Conservator for Deborah Ann Lambert, an alleged incapacitated person.
Notice is hereby given that said petition has been set for hearing on the 9th day of March 2026, at 11:00 a.m. All persons in interest should appear and object if they deem proper.
WITNESS MY HAND, this the 10th day of February 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
2/13/26; 2/20/26; 2/27/26; 3/6/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 2014-046836
ESTATE OF: KENYATTA C. SAMUELS, DECEASED
To: Morgan Elise Dial, Kayleigh Christina Samuels, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 17th day of June 2025, came Elizabeth McElroy, Esq., Successor Administrator, and filed her accounts and statement for Final Settlement.
It is therefore ordered that the 9th day of March 2026, at 3:00 p.m. be appointed for settlement.
This the 17th day of February 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
2/20/26; 2/27/26; 3/6/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000229
ESTATE OF: DONNA HILTON, DECEASED
To: Jerrod Garrison, and any interested parties;
On the 20th day of August 2025, Ronald Hilton filed for Final Settlement.
Hearing set for the 11th day of May 2026 at 11:30 a.m.
Done this the 17th day of February 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
2/20/26; 2/27/26; 3/6/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
JAMES L CRAWFORD a/k/a JAMES LON CRAWFORD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000081
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted on the 17th day of February 2026 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, notice is hereby given that claims must be filed within six months or be barred.
KAREN C ROBERSON
Personal Representative(s)
02/20/2026; 02/27/2026; 03/06/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2024–2027
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Amendment No. 24
The Alabama Department of Transportation has submitted an amendment to modify projects within the FY 2024–2027 STIP.
Available for review at:
ALDOT, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36110
or online at:
https://www.dot.state.al.us
Written public comments will be received for 21 days.
John R. Cooper
Transportation Director
Published February 27, March 6 & 13, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
NAMON LEE SR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000086
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 20th day of February 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.
NAMON LEE, JR.
Personal Representative(s)
02/27/2026; 03/06/2026; 03/13/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
WYATT H PUGH III, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000036
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 19th day of February 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.
WYATT H PUGH IV
Personal Representative(s)
02/27/2026; 03/06/2026; 03/13/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
Court Case Number: SR
Sheriff#: 26001733
By virtue of Execution Fieri Facias issued out of the Office of the Dept. of Revenue (SR) of Montgomery County, State of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against DARREN S DANIEL of the goods, chattels, lands and tenements of the said DARREN S DANIEL.
I have levied on the following property, to-wit:
LOTS 15 S 1/2 OF LOT 16 BL 1
PUGHS VILLAGE
Therefore, according to said command, I will sell at public outcry for cash, all the rights, title and interest of the above named DARREN S DANIEL in and to the above described property, on Monday, 16th day of March, 2026, during the legal hours of 12:00 noon for sale at steps of Courthouse, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Dated this 9th day of February, 2026.
Mark Pettway
Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama
WESTERN STAR – Run
2/27/2026, 3/6/2026 and 3/13/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
Court Case Number: SR
Sheriff#: 26001774
By virtue of Execution Fieri Facias issued out of the Office of the Dept. of Revenue (SR) of Montgomery County, State of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against WILLIAM G HARGETT AKA WILLIAM GREGORY HARGETT of the goods, chattels, lands and tenements of the said WILLIAM G HARGETT AKA WILLIAM GREGORY HARGETT.
I have levied on the following property, to-wit:
BEGIN AT THE NE COR OF LOT SAID PT BEING ON THE W R/W OF HIGH SCHOOL RD 175 FT S OF THE SW INTER OF SUNSET DR & HIGH SCHOOL RD TH S 69 FT TH W 213.5 FT TH N 69 FT TH NE 181 FT TO POB SEC 30 TP 18 R 4W
Therefore, according to said command, I will sell at public outcry for cash, all the rights, title and interest of the above named WILLIAM G HARGETT AKA WILLIAM GREGORY HARGETT in and to the above described property, on Monday, 16th day of March, 2026, during the legal hours of 12:00 noon for sale at steps of the Courthouse, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Dated this 9th day of February, 2026.
Mark Pettway
Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama
WESTERN STAR – Run
2/27/2026, 3/6/2026 and 3/13/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
Court Case Number: 68-SM-2020-900746
Sheriff#: 26001574
By virtue of Execution Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s Office of the Small Claims (SM) Court of Jefferson County, State of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against ALEE WRIGHT AKA ALEE KING of the goods, chattels, lands and tenements of the said ALEE WRIGHT AKA ALEE KING.
I have levied on the following property, to-wit:
LOTS 12 13 14 15 BLK 104
BESSEMER 5/8
Therefore, according to said command, I will sell at public outcry for cash, all the rights, title and interest of the above named ALEE WRIGHT AKA ALEE KING in and to the above described property, on Monday, 16th day of March, 2026, during the legal hours of 12:00 noon for sale at the steps of Courthouse, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Dated this 9th day of February, 2026.
Mark Pettway
Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama
WESTERN STAR – Run
2/27/2026, 3/6/2026 and 3/13/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
CRESSIE MAE WILLIAMSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000068
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 11th day of February 2026, 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 within six months or be barred.
DERRICK JAMES WILLIAMSON
CLARENCE WILLIAMSON
Personal Representative(s)
02/27/2026; 03/06/2026; 03/13/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ANGELA JEAN JOHNSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000017
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted on the 19th day of February 2026 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, notice is hereby given that claims must be filed within six months or be barred.
MICHAEL JOHNSON
Personal Representative(s)
02/27/2026; 03/06/2026; 03/13/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
BOBBY HARRIS MEEKS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000643
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted on the 19th day of February 2026 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, notice is hereby given that claims must be filed within six months or be barred.
ROBERT STEVEN MEEKS
Personal Representative(s)
02/27/2026; 03/06/2026; 03/13/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
WHITNEY RENEE JONES, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000060
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted on the 18th day of February 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, notice is hereby given that claims must be filed within six months or be barred.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
02/27/2026; 03/06/2026; 03/13/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
HAZEL SUMMERVILLE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000065
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18TH day of February 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.
TERRENCE SEARS
Personal Representative(s)
02/27/2026; 03/06/2026; 03/13/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
Empower Community Schools, Bessemer, Alabama, is soliciting sealed bids for a lease-purchase of two (2) double-wide modular units (approx. 24’ x 60’), each with two classrooms and restrooms.
Only vendors able to provide lease-purchase financing may respond.
Bid documents available by contacting Justin Blanchard at jblanchard@newschoolpartners.org.
Bids due March 25, 2026. Empower Community Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
02/27/2026; 03/06/2026; 03/13/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
KELVIN GENE BAKER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000078
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 23RD day of February 2026, 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.
ANGELITA B CARPENTER
Personal Representative(s)
02/27/2026; 03/06/2026; 03/13/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
DOROTHY ANN JOHNSTON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000077
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13TH day of February 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 within six months or be barred.
LUKE JOHNSTON
Personal Representative(s)
02/27/2026; 03/06/2026; 03/13/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
LILLIAN MILLS BUFFORD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000073
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th day of February 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 within six months or be barred.
ASHLEY SMITH
Personal Representative(s)
02/27/2026; 03/06/2026; 03/13/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES00713
ESTATE OF: TERRI A. ADAMS,
A PERSON ALLEGED IN NEED OF PROTECTION
TO: NICHOLAS MOORE, 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 17th day of December 2025, Jefferson County Department of Human Resources filed a petition for the appointment of a Conservator for Terri A. Adams, an alleged incapacitated person.
Notice is hereby given the above-named person and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Conservator has been set for hearing on the 11th day of May 2026, at 10:00 a.m. All persons in interest should be and appear in this Court on said day of hearing to object to said petition and make such other defense as may seem proper.
WITNESS MY HAND, this the 24th day of February 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
2/27/26; 3/6/26; 3/13/26 and 3/20/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
SUSAN FAYE KEMP, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000092
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 23rd day of February 2026, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims must be filed within six months or be barred.
ANNA RAYFORD
Personal Representative(s)
02/27/2026; 03/06/2026; 03/12/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
WILLIAM SANDERS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000093
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 23rd day of February 2026, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all claims must be filed within six months or be barred.
CLYTEMNESTRA SANDERS LEAK
Personal Representative(s)
02/27/2026; 03/06/2026; 03/13/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
DEZAREE M UNDERWOOD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000095
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 24th day of February 2026, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all claims must be filed within six months or be barred.
DEBORAH GRIFFIN
Personal Representative(s)
02/27/2026; 03/06/2026; 03/13/2026
Attorney of Record