LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION
(UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF: K.T.S., MINOR
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
CASE NO. 26BES00370
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS OF:
K.T.S.
WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of K.T.S., (born to Kendra Kenkellya Sneed, Natural. Mother) and father unknown, was filed on the 14th day of July 2026, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural. parent of said minor child are unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said natural parents to the aforesaid minor child is that of father. Minor Child’s birth date is October 12, 2015.
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 15th day of July 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
RUN DATES: 07/24/2026, 07/31/2026, 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000345
ESTATE OF: E.W. PHILLIPS, AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON
TO: Ericka Phillips Poe, Myra Joy Everson, Myron Phillips, 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 2nd day of July 2026, Jefferson County Department of Human Resources filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardian/Conservator for E.W. Phillips, An Alleged Incapacitated Person.
Notice is hereby given the abovenamed person and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Guardian/Conservator has been set for hearing on the 10th day of August 2026, at 11:30 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 in the premises as to them that may seem meet and proper.
WITNESS MY HAND, this the 16th day of July 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Please publish: 7/24/26; 7/31/26; 8/7/26; and 8/14/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000378
ESTATE OF: HAROLD JACKSON
AN ADULT ALLEGED IN NEED OF PROTECTIVE SERVICES
TO: Lorenzo Jackson, Robert Jackson Jr., Queen Green, Lucille Strudidant, Faye Jackson and 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 16th day of July 2026, Jefferson County Department of Human Resources filed a petition for the petition for protective placement and/or services and for guardianship and conservatorship if necessary appointment for Harod Jackson, An adult alleged in need of protective services.
Notice is hereby given the above named person and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Guardian/Conservator has been set for hearing on the 2nd day of September 2026, at 3:00 p.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 in the premises as to them that may seem meet and proper.
WITNESS MY HAND, this the 20th day of July 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Please publish:
7/24/26; 7/31/26; 8/7/26 and 8/14/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 20BES00215
ESTATE OF: GORDON CLIFTON PAYTON, DECEASED.
To: Zachary Dylan Payton, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 2nd day of March 2026, came Elizabeth W. McElroy, as Administrator for the Estate of Gordon Clifton Payton, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 7th day of October 2026, at 3:15 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 25th day of July 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
7/31/26; 8/7/26; 8/14/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 046296
ESTATE OF: DORIA E. SPEAKMAN, A PROTECTED PERSON.
To: Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 25th day of February 2026, came I. Ripon Britton Jr. , as Conservator and Guardian for the Estate of Doris E. Speakman, a protected person and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 16th day of September 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 25th day of July 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
7/31/26; 8/7/26; 8/14/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 22BES000237
ESTATE OF: PRENITA DAWSON, A PROTECTED PERSON
To: JAVARIOUS DAWSON, JASMINE DAWSON, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 20th day of April 2026, came Stephen Pardue, the Conservator for the Estate of Prenita Dawson, a protected person and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Partial Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 7th day of October 2026, at 2:15 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 25th day of July 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
7/31/26; 8/7/26; 8/14/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000342
ESTATE OF: KENNETH MCCARROLL, AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON
TO: ALFRED DAVIS 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 7th day of July 2026, Edith M. Wells filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardian/Conservator for Kenneth McCarroll, An Alleged Incapacitated Person.
Notice is hereby given the above named person and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Guardian/Conservator has been set for hearing on the 16th day of September 2026, at 11:30 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 in the premises as to them that may seem meet and proper.
WITNESS MY HAND, this 25th day of July 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub four weeks: 7/31/26; 8/7/26; 8/14/26; 8/21/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000234
ESTATE OF: SANDRA SPIDLE MOORE, deceased.
To: Kelvin O. Holmes, Setrett Spidle, Jr., Brian Keith Spidle, Glenda Elaine Spidle- Sandelin, Ladonna Kemp, Derrick Dandrige, Michael Spidle, Lanette S. George, Bernice S. Thomas, Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 6th day of February 2026, came Bernice S. Thomas, Personal Representative for the Estate of Sandra Spidle Moore, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 7th day of October 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 24th day of July 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUB: 7/31/26; 8/7/26; 8/14/26
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00388
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF:
L.M.F., A MINOR
NOTICE TO: Ladarius Thomas Frazier
ADDRESS UNKNOWN
On the 22nd day of July 2026, came Jillian B. McMillian, Mother, Petitioner for the Change of Name for L.M.F. And whereas the 22nd day of September 2026, at 10:00 A.M. has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for 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 24th day of July 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub 4 weeks
07/31/2026, 08/07/2026, 08/14/2026, 08/21/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMI LEANN BROWN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000243
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 24th day of July 2026. by the HONORABLE Sherri C. Friday, Judge ofthe 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)
07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SHIRLEY JUNE WILLIAMS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000386
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 23RD day of JULY 2026. by the HONORABLE SHERRI C FRIDAY, 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.
TRACEY W TUCKER
LINDA W SMITH
Personal Representative(s)
07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 17BES000200
ESTATE OF: MASON ASKEW, DECEASED
TO: Pedro Tate, Ralphael Tate, Anthony Tate, Jack Tate, Jr., Lee Curtis Tate, Geraldine Reese, Landis Gray, Tony Tate, Brenda Askew Dudley, Jean Askew, Wanda Tate, Letilia Fletcher, Harriette Elaine Anderson, Est of Eva Attington, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown
And to any and all interested parties;
On the 18th day of December 2025, Lenora Stevens and filed her Petition for Successor Letters of Testamentary, in the matter of the Estate of Mason Askew, Jr., Deceased.
And whereas the 10th day of August 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 and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 23rd day of July 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FREDDIE JEAN CROCHEN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000304
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st day of July 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.
DEIRDRE DENISE CROCHEN ROSE
Personal Representative(s)
07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES00027
ESTATE OF: MICHAEL COREY DOUGLAS, Deceased.
To: Deborah Hunt McCaleb and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 16th day of January 2026, came James O’Connell, the Personal Representative for the Estate of Michael Corey Douglas, deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 26th day of October 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 22nd day of July 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 40348
ESTATE OF: CHESTER MORRIS JAMES, deceased.
To: Frederick M. James, Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 17th day of June 2026, came Kay L. Cason, Successor Administrator for the Estate of Chester Morris James, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 7th day of October 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 22nd day of July 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MELVIN GORDON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000264
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of May 2026. by the HONORABLE Sherri C. Friday, 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.
TIONDA COCKRELL
Personal Representative(s)
07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT LEE COLLIER III, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000387
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 23RD day of JULY 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.
ROBERT LEE COLLIER III
Personal Representative(s)
07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE FAMILY COURT OFJEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF:
VEGAS ZION WILLIAMS
A Child.
CASE NO. 68JUZOZ3-000410.02 SAH
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
TO: FATHER
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 VEGAS ZION WILLIAMS, born on JANUARY3,2021, to STEPHANIE D. HOFF at MEDICAL WEST- AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH, BESSEMER, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA. The State of conception is unknown. The whereabouts of the child’s father, HAYES MARTELL WILLIAMS, is unknown and cannot be ascertained with reasonable diligence.
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 SEPTEMBER 15, 2026, at 8:35 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
LM Hall
Clerk of Juvenile Court
07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ZACHARY VAUGHN OSWALT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000394
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of July 2026. by the HONORABLE Sherri C. Friday, 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.
KIMBERLY OSWALT
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
Court Case Number: CV-2025-900160
Sheriff#: 26012640
By virtue of Execution Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court (CV) of the Bessemer Division, Jefferson County, State of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against DAVID CHACE STRICKLAND AND LEA ANN STRICKLAND of the goods, chattels, lands and tenements of the said DAVID CHACE STRICKLAND AND LEA ANN STRICKLAND.
I have levied on the following property, to-wit:
LOT 949 TRACE CROSSINGS NINTH SECTOR 28/69
Therefore, according to said command, I will sell at public outcry for cash, all the rights, title and interest of the above named DAVID CHACE STRICKLAND AND LEA ANN STRICKLAND in and to the above described property, on the 24th day of August, 2026, during the legal hours of 12:00 noon for sale at steps of Courthouse, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Dated this 10th day of July, 2026.
Mark Pettway
Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama
Published 8/7/26, 8/14/26 and 8/21/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARTIN EARL FOX a/k/a MARTIN E. FOX, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000420
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30th day of July 2026. by the HONORABLE Sherri C. Friday, 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.
LAURA LEA NIGG
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SHENITA ANN FENCHER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000419
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30th day of July 2026. 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.
JAVEN FENCHER
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LOUISE JULIAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000418
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30th day of July 2026. by the HONORABLE Sherri C. Friday, 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.
MARYETTA J JINKS
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BETTY ANN MALONE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000414
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30TH day of JULY 2026 . by the HONORABLE SHERRI C FRIDAY, 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.
EDDIE L MALONE JR
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BARBARA M JOHNSTON A/K/A BARBARA JOHNSTON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000412
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30TH day of JULY 2026. by the HONORABLE SHERRI C FRIDAY, 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.
BLAKELEIGH ELIZABETH LUNCEFORD
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE. NO. 26BES00413
ESTATE OF: JOHN FRANCIS WARD, DECEASED
TO: JOHN STEVEN WARD, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 29th day of July 2026, Paige R. W. Roy came and filed her Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of ·the Estate of John Francis Ward, Deceased.
And whereas the 22nd day of September 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 and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the WESTERN STAR, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 30th day of July 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 08/07/2026, 08/14/2026, 08/21/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM RICHARD NORTH, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000410
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 28th day of July 2026. by the HONORABLE Sherri C. Friday, 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 FLETCHER NORTH
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DORSEY BROWN HOLT JR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000377
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30TH day of JULY 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.
DELOIS HOLT
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LAURA M OGDEN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000407
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30TH day of JULY 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.
GEORGE OGDEN
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CLARA LEE MOORE THOMAS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000405
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29TH day of JULY 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.
MARK SOMMERVILLE
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GRADY H COMACK, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000408
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29TH day of JULY 2026. by the HONORABLE SHERRI C FRIDAY, 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.
PRECIOUS MCLAUGHLIN
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: EXTER B COCHRAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000404
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29TH day of JULY 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.
HARVEY CRUSOE JR
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY SUE BLACK, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000272
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 28th day of July 2026. 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.
JAMES E BLACK JR.
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KENNETH WAYNE EVETT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000336
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 28TH day of JULY 2026. by the HONORABLE SHERRI C FRIDAY, 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 GEORGE BASTAR IV
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: AUGUSTER MAUL, SR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000372
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29th day of July 2026. 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.
AUGUSTER MAUL JR
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: IVE BILLINGSLEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000415
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29th day of July 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.
EDWARD BILLINGSLEY
Personal Representative(s)
8/7/26; 8/14/26 AND 8/21/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES ALFRED CATES JR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000425
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 31ST day of JULY 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.
JAMES DANIEL CATES
BARBARA CATES BLACKWELL
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
Alabama Department of Transportation
2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment No. 33
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
Published August 7, 14 & 21, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 30796
ESTATE OF: WILLIAM FREDDRICK KLEMM, DECEASED
To: RICHARD PAUL KLEMM, JEFFREY EUGNE KLEMM, FREDERICK P. KLEMM, JR., RUSSELL KLEMM, ROBERT KLEMM, GREGORY HUGO KLEMM, PATRICIA A. ALFREDSON, THOMAS P. ALFREDSON, JR., KRISTINA CINO, BRENDA MONTEFUSCO, TRACY MONTEFUSCO, JEANINE SWANSON, SANDRA RIVERA, JOHN GIAMBRONE, JUDY ALFREDSON TERRAFIRMA, MARIE ALFREDSON, OSCAL ALFREDSON;
On the 28th day of July 2026, came Kay L. Cason, the Successor Administrator for the Estate of William Freddrick Klemm, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 4th day of November 2026, at 1:45 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 4th day of August 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
8/7/26; 8/14/26; 8/21/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: YASMEEN BOLES, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000417
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 4th day of August 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.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026l 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARVIN SEWELL SMITH, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000274
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 7th day of August 2026. 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.
BARBARA SMITH
Personal Representative(s)
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026; 08/28/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.26BESS00296
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF:
C.T.A., A MINOR
NOTICE TO: KNOWN OR UNKNOWN FATHER,
ADDRESS UNKNOWN
On the 8TH day of JUNE 2026, came TE’Keya Waddell, Mother, Petitioner for the Change of Name for C. T.A Minor. And whereas the 11TH day of August 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 8th day of JUNE 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub 4 weeks
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TERESA VINING WHITMORE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000439
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6TH day of AUGUST 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.
DENNIS LEE HUTCHESON
Personal Representative(s)
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026; 08/28/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HAYES ALEXANDER GANNAWAY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000409
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6th day of August 2026. 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.
STEVEN HAYES GANNAWAY
Personal Representative(s)
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026; 08/28/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: REBECCA WADE LISK PATTERSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000436
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6TH day of AUGUST 2026 . by the HONORABLE SHERRI C FRIDAY, 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.
NANCY ELIZABETH PATTERSON THOMAS
CAROLINE PATTERSON SNIDER
Personal Representative(s)
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026; 08/28/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BOBBY JOE BRUCKE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000434
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6TH day of AUGUST 2026 . by the HONORABLE SHERRI C FRIDAY, 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.
TERRY JO RUSSELL
Personal Representative(s)
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026; 08/28/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Mark Johnson Construction, LLC, Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction, Renovation, Alteration, Equipment, and/or Improvement of Blue Creek Booster Pump Station, Pump Replacement for the State of Alabama and the Warrior River Water Authority, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract.
All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Byron Woods, P.E., Municipal Consultants, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 200 Century Park South, Suite 212, Birmingham, AL 35226.
Mark Johnson Construction, LLC
(Contractor)
P.O. Box 20040, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402
Run dates: August 14, 21, 28, and Sept. 4, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00357
ESTATE OF: OBIE ELROY PALMER, JR., DECEASED
TO: JENNIFER BLEDSOE, STEPHEN JAMES McGOWAN, JONATHAN COBY McGOWAN, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names., Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 13th day of July 2026, Andrea Lynn Price came and filed her Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Obie Elroy Palmer, Jr., Deceased.
And whereas the 22nd day of September 2026, at 11:30 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the WESTERN STAR, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 5th day of August 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 08/07/2026, 08/14/2026, 08/21/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOSEPH CARL STINNETT A/K/A CARL STINNETT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000437
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6TH day of AUGUST 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.
CARLA JO STINNETT ROLLINS
Personal Representative(s)
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026; 08/28/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
INVITATION FOR BIDS
Official public notice is hereby given that the City of Bessemer will receive sealed bids for the bid of the BESSEMER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER HIGHWAY 150 LANDSCAPE PROJECT.
Bids will be opened and read aloud on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST at Bessemer City Hall – Multipurpose Room, 1700 3 rd Avenue North Bessemer, AL 35020.
The deadline for submitting bids is 10:00 a.m. CST on the day of the bid opening. Bids delivered prior to September 16, 2026, should be delivered to EEFS Company, PC 1930 2 nd Ave N, Suite 150, Bessemer, AL 35020 Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bids delivered on September 16, 2026, will be received at Bessemer City Hall – Multipurpose Room, 1700 3 rd Avenue North Bessemer, AL 35020.
Each bid must be sealed, and the following words must appear on the outside of the sealed envelope:
BESSEMER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER HIGHWAY 150 LANDSCAPE PROJECT
Work shall include clearing and grubbing of the existing slope located north of 14th Street, including the removal of all existing vegetation and plant material, with the exception of existing trees greater than 2-inch caliper.
Due to the steep nature of the slope, all existing large trees and stumps shall remain undisturbed. The Contractor shall furnish and install all materials necessary to complete the landscape improvements in accordance with the Contract Documents and Specifications, including but not limited to plant material, topsoil, soil amendments, pine straw mulch, and all associated landscape installation components.
Irrigation shall be provided on a design-build basis by the Contractor and shall be limited to the landscape areas directly adjacent to the pedestrian bridge accessible ramp, south side of 14th Street and in accordance with the Irrigation Specifications. Irrigation shall not be provided for the slope planting areas.
The project shall be completed in 60 consecutive calendar days liquidated damages in the sum of $200 for each calendar day will be assessed for projects over the completion date.
To submit a bid, a complete set of bid documents MUST be obtained from EEFS Company, PC., the Engineer upon deposit of $50 per set, which will be refunded in full on the first set issued to each general contractor submitting a bonafide bid, upon return of documents in good condition within ten days of the bid date. Other sets for general contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above less cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution. Bid Documents must be picked up no later than 24 hours prior to the bid opening.
A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to City of Bessemer 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 along with Non-Collusion Affidavit. A One Hundred Percent (100 %) Performance Bond and a One Hundred Percent (100 %) Payment Bond and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.
Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Engineer or copies thereof. All bidders must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Engineer; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered.
All bidders must have a current Alabama General Contractor’s License. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
Nonresident bidders must accompany any written bid documents with a written opinion of an attorney at law licensed to practice law in such nonresident bidder’s state of domicile, as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the law of that state to its own business entities whose principal places of business are in that state in the letting of any or all public contracts.
City of Bessemer
Mayor Kenneth E. Gulley
1700 3rd Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(Owner)
EEFS Company, PC
1930 2nd Avenue N, Suite 150
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-3737
(Engineer)
published 08/14/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Legal Ad
Abandoned Car Auction
Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 32-8046, Code of Alabama 1975, you are hereby notified that the following motor vehicle, to whit:
2017 NISS PATHFINDER
5N1DR2MN9HC601499
2018 HYUN SANTA FE
5XYZT3LB6JG505243
2016 HYUN ACCENT
KMHCT4AE9GU984981
2014 CHEV CRUZE
1G1PC5SB3E7481791
2005 CHEV AVALANCHE
3GNEC12Z15G1990908
1989 CADI ELDORADO.
1G6EL1151KU606158
2014 CHEV IMPALA
2G1125S35E9188006
2010 Cadi
1G6KA5EY5AU126207
200 CHEV SILVERADO
2GCEK19T3Y1299129
will be sold at auction as an abandoned motor vehicle. Auction date is Sept 18, 2026, at 8 a.m. at 3800 Flight Drive Birmingham AL 35215.
The seller shall have a right to reject any bid that is unreasonably low and may postpone the public auction until another time and place. In addition, the seller expressly reserves the right to bid and purchase at the public auction.
published 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ANTHONY NEIL BEARD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000435
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 5th day of August 2026. by the HONORABLE Jameria J. Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, 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.
EVELYN LOUISE BEARD
Personal Representative(s)
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026; 08/28/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00438
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF:
M.A. F., A MINOR
NOTICE TO: UNKNOWN FATHER
ADDRESS UNKNOWN
On the 5th day of August 2026, came Kira Rodriguez, Mother, Petitioner for the Change of Name for M.A.F. And whereas the 6th day of October 2026, at 1:30 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 11th day of August 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub 4 weeks
08/14/2026, 08/21/2026, 08/28/2026, 09/04/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 30160
ESTATE OF: LEROY REMBERT, DECEASED
To: AMOS REMBET, JR., GWENDOLYN JOHNSON, EARLINE REMBERT, FRED REMBERT, CYNTHIA LYNN LOVE, FREDRENA D. DENNIS, VICKIE R. DENNIS, RONNIE D. DENNIS, BRENDA HUDSON, JOHN BAKER, AARON HUDSON, TYANNA SMITH GRIGGS, RASHAWN SMITH, RASHEEDA SMITH, CONSTANTINO SMITH
On the 28th day of July 2026, came Kay L. Cason, the Second Successor Administrator for the Estate of Leroy Rembert, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 4th day of November 2026, at 2:15 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 4th day of August 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
8/7/26; 8/14/26; 8/21/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 30836
ESTATE OF: CONZIE P. FLANAGAN, DECEASED
To: Est of Mattie Pearl Flanagan, Estate of Conzie Flanagan, Jr. Est of Yvonne Flanagan Tolbert, Delores F. Martin, Elligert F. Walker, Donetta F. Yowell, Ronald Flanagan, Vivian F. Adesina
On the 28th day of July 2026, came Kay L. Cason, the Successor Administrator for the Estate of Conzie P. Flanagan, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 4th day of November 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 4th day of August 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
8/7/26; 8/14/26; 8/21/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JUDY C ISBELL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000431
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 4th day of August 2026. 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.
ROSE CLUM
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00432
ESTATE OF: EVELYN ANN GRIFFITH a/k/a EVELYN A. GRIFFITH, DECEASED
TO: DONALD WAYNE GRIFFITH, JR., ELIZABETH GRIFFITH COOK, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 4th day of August 2026, Donald Wayne Griffith came and filed his Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Evelyn Ann Griffith a/k/a Evelyn A. Griffith, Deceased.
And whereas the 22nd day of September 2026, at 11:00 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the WESTERN STAR, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 4th day of August 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 08/07/2026, 08/14/2026, 08/21/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 36698
ESTATE OF: WILLIAM CROSS, DECEASED.
To: Estate of Lillie Maae Cross and any and all interested parties
On the 28th day of July 2026, came Kay L. Cason, the Successor Administrator for the Estate of William cross, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 4th day of November 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 4th day of August 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 8/7/26; 8/14/26; 8/21/26