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
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
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, 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.
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
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TOMMY LEE CARUTHERS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000430
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13TH 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.
MARCUS ZINNERMAN
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 41195
ESTATE OF: ROBERT EARL MITCHELL,, DECEASED
To: Estate of Bondyne Mitchell, Lamar Cunningham, Renee M. Whitt, Barbara M. Young, Michelle Mitchell, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 28th day of July 2026, came Kay L. Cason, Esq., the Administrator for the Estate of Robert Earl Mitchell, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 14 th day of December 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 14th day of August 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
8/21/26; 8/28/26; 9/4/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BETTY SUE BRACKNER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000455
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE / of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13TH 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.
JOSEPH ANDREW BRACKNER
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SCOTT LEGRAND NAIL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000379
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13th 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.
ERSKINE LEGRAND NAIL
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LESTER PAUL HOWARD SR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000451
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th 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.
ALLISON HOWARD
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.26BES00448
ESTATE OF: RANDALL MARVIN MYRICK,, DECEASED
TO: RANDALL KEVIN MYRICK, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 10TH day of AUGUST 2026 , ANNE MARGUERITE MOORE came and filed Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of RANDALL MARVIN MYRICK, Deceased.
And whereas the 6TH day of October 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 12TH day of AUGUST 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 08/21/2026,08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HEWITT WAYNE WINSLETT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000449
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 11TH 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.
JUDITH WINSLETT ATTAWAY
GARY WAYNE WINSLETT
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES RAY CLECKLER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000457
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th 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.
JEANETTE CLECKLER
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PEGGY LYNNE ALLMAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000456
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th 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.
EVA QUINN COLEMAN
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOSEPH WALLACE CLARK, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000453
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th 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.
YOLANDA P CLARK
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES RONALD GLAZE SR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000447
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 7th 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.
LESLIE GLAZE
Personal Representative(s)
8/21/26; 8/28/26 AND 9/4/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO AND NON-RESIDENTS TO PROBATE WILL
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BESSEMER DIVISION
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000446
ESTATE OF: RONALD L. WHITWORTH, a.k.a. RONALD LOYD WHITWORTTH, DECEASED
On the 7th day of August 2026, came Janice N. Whitworth 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 Ronald L. Whitworth, a.k.a. Ronald Loyd Whitworth, 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 21st day of October 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: viz: Ronald L. Whitworth, Jr., and Wesley Adam Whitworth, 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 21 st day of October 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
Done this the 17 th day of August 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PUB: 8/21/26; 8/28/26 and 9/4/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BONNIE LOUISE BAILEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000262
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 11th day of August 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.
JOY MASON
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ASHISH RONALD CHAND, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000433
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th 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.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LARRY C LASTER SR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000273
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12TH day of August 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.
CAROL LASTER
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOSEPH D LAWSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000259
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12TH day of AUGUST 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.
JACKIE LAWSON
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: NELLIE JEAN THORN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000458
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th 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.
ROBERT WESLEY THORN
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: IWELL BOBBIE DAWKINS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000461
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th 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.
GLADYS GIPSON
Personal Representative(s)
8/21/26; 8/28/26 AND 9/4/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: LUTHER MARVIN CLAYTOR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000459
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th 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.
RHONDA DAVIS
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by K&K Properties, LLC, in favor of Marian Duffy and Andrew Duffy, dated February 28, 2024, and recorded as Instrument Number 2024017607 on or about February 29, 2024, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama; the undersigned Marian Duffy and Andrew Duffy, as mortgagee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Jefferson County Courthouse in the City of Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, on September 17, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate situated in Jefferson County, Alabama, to-wit:
LOT 7-A, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF CSXT ADDITION TO SHADES RUN, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 47 PAGE 12, IN THE PROBATE OFFICE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
The property address is: 5861 Shades Run Circle #7A, Birmingham, AL 35244
THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBERANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED.
THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO.
This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The mortgagee/transferee reserves the right to bid for and to purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the sale of the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
Michael R. Lunsford
Kendall L. Herron
Attorneys for Mortgagee
Porterfield, Harper, Mills, Motlow
& Ireland, P.A.
22 Inverness Center Parkway, Suite 600
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-5000
Mortgagee
Andrew Duffy and Marian Duffy
TO BE PUBLISHED: August 21, 2026, August 28, 2026, September 4, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: DAVID WAYNE EVANS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000293
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of August 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.
JEFFERY L EVANS
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: JOANNA SHARP ADAMS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000466
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18TH 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.
RICHARD ADAMS
CURTIS S ADAMS
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: TALMADGE EUGENE HANCOCK, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000294
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of August 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.
NORMAN R BROWN
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00035
ESTATE OF: JOE R. MOORE, deceased.
To: Sandra Moore, Sheila Moore, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 3rd day of August, 2026, came Sharon Moore, Administrator for the Estate of Joe R. Moore, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 9th day of November 2026, at 11:30 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 18th day of August 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUB:
8/21/26; 9/4/26; 9/11/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: LEDERIEST ANTWON CLARK, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000482
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st 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.
ASHLEY R HALL
Personal Representative(s)
08/28/2026; 09/04/2026;
09/11/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: GARY VERTIS SPARKS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000479
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st 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.
CONNIE KORNEGAY SPARKS
Personal Representative(s)
08/28/2026; 09/04/2026;
09/11/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. 26BES00477
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF IRENE BROWN, DECEASED
TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF IRENE BROWN, DECEASED AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Take notice that IRENE BROWN, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on 01/08/2022; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of IRENE BROWN, Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 2st day of August 2026, as provided in the “Alabama Small Estates Act”; that you may take any action you deem appropriate regarding this estate, including notice to the Court, of any legal cause why this estate should not be distributed according to said Act within 30 days from the date of this publication.
This the 24th day of August 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
BESSEMER DIVISION
RUN DATE: 08/28/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
ESTATE OF: EMMA LOU DAVIS, DECEASED
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00307
TO: .JERRIE HANSEN, JANICE POWERS, RISE ISAAC Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 12th day of June 2026, Glenn Edward Davis and Andrew Davis came and filed their Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Emma Lou Davis, Deceased.
And whereas the 8th day of September 2026, at 1:00 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 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 15th day of July 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026; 09/11/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: JACKIE WAYNE CLINE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000476
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st 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.
JENNIFER LYNN BASWELL
DYLAN WAYNE CLINE
Personal Representative(s)
08/28/2026; 09/04/2026;
09/11/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: BILLIE J COOK, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000475
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st day of September 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.
ALESIA MOORE SIMS
Personal Representative(s)
08/28/2026; 09/04/2026;
09/11/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: WILLIAM JERRY GILL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000474
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st 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.
KRISTINA GILL MADDOX
Personal Representative(s)
08/28/2026; 09/04/2026;
09/11/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. 26BES000469
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF DOUGLAS LLOYD WILSON, DECEASED
TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF DOUGLAS LLOYD WILSON, DECEASED AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Take notice that Douglas Lloyd Wilson, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on March 25, 2026; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of Douglas Lloyd Wilson, Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 18th day of August, 2026, as provided in the “Alabama Small Estates Act,” that you may take any action you deem appropriate regarding this estate, including notice to the Court, of any legal cause why this estate should not be distributed according to said Act within 30 days from the date of this publication.
This the 20th day of August 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY
COURTHOUSE
BESSEMER, ALABAMA 35020
PLEASE PUBLISH: 8/28/26
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARINGS
FISCAL YEAR 2026 – 2027
Notice is hereby given that the Bessemer Board of Education, in accordance with Alabama Code Section 16-13-140, will conduct two public hearings concerning the proposed budget for Bessemer City Schools for the 2026-2027 school year. The location and times for the budget hearings are as follows:
Thursday, September 10th, 2026 @ 11:00 am and 6:00 pm
Bessemer City Board of Education
Central Office, Boardroom
1621 5th Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
A copy of the printed budget will be available on the day of the budget hearing for the public at the above address.
published 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DEBORAH (DEBBIE) LEE AKINS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000471
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 19th 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.
OTIS R ATKINS
Personal Representative(s)
08/28/2026; 09/04/2026; 09/11/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Alabama law, notice is hereby given of the auction of an abandoned vehicle:
2001 Camero Abandoned
2G1FP32G712127645
Auction 9/30/26 at 2pm
7428 Denmark Ave
Edgewater, AL 35224
published 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SANDY DOUGLAS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000467
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th 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.
SANDY JONATHAN DOUGLAS
Personal Representative(s)
08/28/2026; 09/04/2026; 09/11/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
Alabama Department of Transportation
2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Amendment No. 34
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
08/28/2026; 09/04/2026; 09/11/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. 26BES00468
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF LEE LONG a/k/a LEE ANTHONY LONG, DECEASED
TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF LEE LONG a/k/a LEE ANTHONY LONG, DECEASED AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Take notice that LEE LONG a/k/a LEE ANTHONY LONG, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on 02/17/2026; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of LEE LONG, Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 18th day of August 2026, as provided in the “Alabama Small Estates Act”; that you may take any action you deem appropriate regarding this estate, including notice to the Court, of any legal cause why this estate should not be distributed according to said Act within 30 days from the date of this publication.
This the 19th day of August 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
BESSEMER DIVISION
RUN DATE: 08/28/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KEYONTE IKEM ARRINGTON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000470
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 25th 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.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
08/28/2026; 09/04/2026; 09/11/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
RESOLUTION NO.: 1263-26
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1111-26 TO ADD POLL WORKERS FOR DISTRICT 07 FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 25, 2026
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, adopted Resolution No. 1111-26 providing for the conduct of the Municipal Election to be held on August 25, 2026; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and proper to designate and appoint additional election officials and poll workers to serve during said Municipal Election; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the appointment of the following individuals as poll workers for District Four (4) and District Seven (7) are in the best interest of the orderly administration of the election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Resolution No. 1111-26 is hereby amended to add the following poll workers for District 07 – Box 01 for the Municipal Election to be held on August 25, 2026:
Polling Location:
DISTRICT 07 – BOX 01
Thompson Manor
1500 Exeter Avenue
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
Clerks:
- Tykesha Hudson
517 16th Street South
Bessemer, Alabama 35020 - Henry Hamilton
1515 Dartmouth Avenue
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
Section 2. Resolution No. 1111-26 is further amended for District 04 – Box 02 by removing Margaret Simmons and appointing the following poll workers in her place:
Polling location:
DISTRICT 04 – BOX 02
Parkwood Church of God
1975 Highway 150
Bessemer, Alabama
Clerks:
- Virginia Kaye White
110 Bentley Lane
Bessemer, Alabama - Lisa Lagle
102 Bentley Lane
Bessemer, Alabama
Section 3. Except as specifically amended herein, all other provisions of Resolution No. 1111-26 shall remain in full force and effect.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED and APPROVED this the 20th day of August 2026.
Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama
Publication Date: August 28, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KENNETH JAMES SHUMAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000480
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 24TH 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.
AMANDA DENABURG
Personal Representative(s)
08/28/2026; 09/04/2026; 09/11/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00391
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF:
S.S.R., A MINOR
NOTICE TO: JEREMY SCOTT RAKES
UNKNOWN ADDRESS
On the 22nd day of July 2026, came Amy Rakes, Mother, Petitioner for the Change of Name for S.S.R. And whereas the 6th day of October 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 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 25th day of August 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub 4 weeks
08/28/2026, 09/04/2026,
09/11/2026, 0918/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Retraction: Sharon Gray was included in the publication in error. At the time of publication, she was not delinquent.
Published 8/28/26