LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS)
IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF:
Z.M.C., A MINOR
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
CASE NO. 25BES00573
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS OF:
Z.M.C.
WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of Z.M.C., (born to Monica Chyrell Banks, Natural Mother), was filed on the 2nd day of October 2025, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural parent of said minor child are unknown or have not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said natural parents to the aforesaid minor child is that of father. Minor Child’s birth date is January 5, 2007.
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 3rd day of October 2025.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
RUN DATES: 10/10/2025, 10/17/2025, 10/24/2025, 10/31/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PETITION FILING
Domestic Relations Court, Jefferson County, Alabama
Danielle Hinton v. Sheryar Hafeez
Case No. DR-2025-900091.00
On the 16th day of June 2025, came Danielle Hinton and filed her petition in writing, praying for sole custody of S.H.
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 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.
Publication Dates: 10/10/2025; 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY
ESTATE OF: N.S.B., MINOR — T.A.B., MINOR
PROBATE COURT CASE NOS.: 25BES00555 & 25BES00556
TO: Samuel Scott Brulez; 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 25th day of September 2025, Linda Spano filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardianship for N.S.B. and T.A.B., minors.
Notice is hereby given the above-named person and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Guardianship has been set for hearing on the 26th day of January 2026, at 9:30 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 1st day of October 2025.
JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Publication Dates: 10/10/2025, 10/17/2025, 10/24/2025, 10/31/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, BESSEMER, ALABAMA
LOLITA STEPHENS, as Personal Representative of THE ESTATE OF WILLIE STEPHENS, deceased, PLAINTIFF
v.
Arabella Health & Wellness of Bessemer OpCo LLC, d/b/a Oak Crest Health and Wellness of Bessemer, et. al., DEFENDANTS
CASE NO. 68-CV-2024-900951 DJH
NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
The lawsuit is for the wrongful death of Willie Stephens. It is alleged that LPN Rufus Belser along with Defendants Arabella Health and Wellness of Bessemer, et. al., caused or contributed to cause Willie Stephens’ death due to their negligence, wanton actions, and negligent hiring, training, and supervision of the Nursing Home staff.
All defendants have been served in this matter, except for Rufus Belser. A duly designated process server has attempted service over 25 times. In addition, service has been attempted by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and other designated process servers.
The process server submitted an affidavit in support of a motion for service by publication on the above unserved defendant per ARCP 4.3(d)(1). The Court granted the motion for service by publication.
The above unserved defendant has 30 days from the date of the last publication on the 31st day of October 2025 to file an Answer in this action, or thereafter a motion for default will be filed by the Plaintiff.
Defendant is reminded to serve an original Answer on:
The Honorable Karen Dunn Brooks,
Circuit Clerk of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division
Bessemer Judicial Building, 1851 Second Ave. N., Bessemer, Alabama 35020
With a copy to counsel for the Plaintiff:
R. Steven Baker
Nursing Home Law Group, P.C.
P.O. Box 360837, Hoover, AL 35236
Done this the 13th day of August 2025.
Karen Dunn Brooks, Circuit Clerk
To be published: October 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ANNIE BELLE W. CHEATHAM, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000583
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 9th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
LAURA C. HARLIN
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Federal Aid Project No. CMAQ-3715(257)
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama, until 10:00 AM on November 7, 2025, and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Norwood Neighborhood Streetscape Project on 12th Avenue North from the intersection of 24th Street North to the intersection of 31st Street North in Birmingham. Length: 0.621 mi.
The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.
The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Ninety (90) Working Days.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $24.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110.
Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.
Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.
Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.
The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will it have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.
The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $1,199,160 To $1,465,640.
The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act.
Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama 36110.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of the Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM on the day previous to the opening of bids.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D to 2000D-4, and Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director
Published: October 17, 24 & 31, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Federal Aid Project No. STPBH-3716(256)
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama, until 10:00 AM on November 7, 2025, and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Bridge Replacement (Grading, Drainage, Pavement, and Bridge Removal) on Old Brook Trail over Little Shades Creek in Vestavia Hills (Site 1) and the Bridge Rehabilitation on Canterbury Road over Watkins Creek in Mountain Brook (Site 2). Length: 0.115 mi.
The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.
The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Ninety-five (95) Working Days.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $24.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110.
Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.
Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.
Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.
The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will it have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.
The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $2,786,311 To $3,405,491.
The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act.
Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama 36110.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of the Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM on the day previous to the opening of bids.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D to 2000D-4, and Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director
Published: October 17, 24 & 31, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: IRA DELL BOYD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000585
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 9th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Jameria Johnson Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
BRENDA BOYD FERRELL
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GUSSIE MAE ROGERS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000578
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 7th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
ARTHUR ROGERS JR
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MATTIE J. WALKER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000577
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 7th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
TOMEKA WALKER
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HAROLD D. KELLEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000590
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
LISA R. DUDLEY
KALANI M. GARRETT
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/17/2025; 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION TO CONTEST OF WILL
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 23BES000885
ESTATE OF: MINNIE LEE STEELE, DECEASED
TO: Sonja Jenkins, Delanda Hester, Willie Hogan, Jr., Brandon Rivera, Ivory Wilson, and Any and All Heirs, whose names, ages, conditions and addresses are unknown, and to any and all interested parties:
On the 4th day of January 2025, DeJeanine Lynch came and filed her Petition to Contest the Will in the matter of the Estate of Minnie Lee Steele, Deceased.
And whereas the 9th day of February 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 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 14th day of October 2025.
JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE
Judge of Probate
Run Dates: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LELUS M. WELDON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000596
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
VIRGINIA D. CASHATT
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FREDRICK COACHMAN SR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000594
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
FREDRICK COACHMAN JR.
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KAREEM D. CAMPBELL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000591
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
KOREY L. CAMPBELL
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FANNIE L. GARNER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000587
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
ERICKA WASHINGTON
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SHARON DENISE MIDDLEBROOKS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000580
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 9th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/07/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES WALLACE REED JR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000301
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Jameria Johnson Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/07/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FREIDA ANNE CORUN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000579
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 7th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
WENDI CHRISTINA LAFOY
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOHNNIE MARIE HILL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000582
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 15th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Jameria Johnson Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
BRANDON HILL
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/07/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HENRY JAMES JONES, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000599
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
ALICIA GREEN
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MICHAEL D. WILLIAMS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000489
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 20th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Jameria Johnson Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (KNOWN FATHER)
PROBATE COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. 25BES000554
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF:
C.D.H., J., MINOR
NOTICE TO: Cornelius Dewayne Harris, Sr.
ADDRESS: Unknown
You will take notice that a petition for the adoption of C.D.H., J., Minor Child (Cornelius Dewayne Harris, Sr., Natural Father) was filed on the 25th day of September, 2025, alleging that the whereabouts of Cornelius Dewayne Harris, Sr., whose relationship to the aforesaid Minor Child is that of father, are unknown to the petitioner. The Minor Child was born July 3, 2011.
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 Kenneth Moore, Esq., whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020).
DONE this the 21st of October 2025.
Jacqueline Knox
Judge of Probate
Kenneth Moore, Esq.
1714 4th Avenue North
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
Publication Dates: 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE ALABAMA SELF STORAGE ACT
In accordance with the provisions of Alabama Self Storage Act Section 8-15, there now being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to, shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of, the contents of the following storage units to satisfy an owner’s lien, as set forth by the Alabama Self Storage Act.
Not all units may be available for sale. All sales are for cash only, and units must be entirely cleaned out within 24 hours of sale. A refundable cleaning deposit will be required for each successful bid.
The auction shall be conducted at Discount Self Storage, 1027 Woodward Road, Midfield, AL 35228 on November 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
- Unit A16: Gregory Powell, 3605 Bessemer Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35221 — Furniture, Office Equipment, Misc. Items.
- Unit C18: Katrina Cruz, 121 E Crest Rd, Hueytown, AL 35023 — Boxes, Bags, Misc. Items.
- Unit C33: Arlisia Perkins, 1669 5th St N, Birmingham, AL 35204 — Household items, Boxes, Misc. Items.
- Unit E23: Jerrick Diggins, 1537 34th St Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218 — Appliances, Furniture, Boxes, Misc. Items.
- Unit G05: Patrick Williams, 2408 Ave D, Fairfield, AL 35064 — Furniture, TV, Grill, Misc. Items.
- Unit G26: Natalie Jones, 808 6 Way, Birmingham, AL 35214 — Furniture, Printer, Boxes, Bags.
- Unit H14: Charnetta Faddis, 1802 Matthews Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020 — Furniture, Appliances, Boxes, Misc. Items.
Published: October 31st and November 7th.
LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that CB&A Construction, LLC., Contractor, has completed the Contract for Meadow Lake Crest Drainage Improvements in Bessemer, AL, and has 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 Jefferson County in writing at:
716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Birmingham, AL 35203.
Published: 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21/25
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON OBJECTION OF CLAIM
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BESSEMER DIVISION
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 19BES00022
ESTATE OF: Ludell Colburn, Deceased
TO: Capital One Bank (USA)
And to any and all interested parties;
On the 23rd day of October 2025, came Elizabeth W. Mselroy, Successor Administrator for the Estate of Ludell Colburn, Deceased, and filed her Objection of Claim filed by you in the above-named matter.
Whereas the 9th day of February 2026, 9:30 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said objection and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said objection 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 objection if they think proper so to do.
This the 23rd day of October 2025.
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run Dates: 10/31, 11/07, 11/14/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BOBBY J. BRACKNELL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000615
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 24th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba B. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MELINDA FAYE NIX
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025; 11/14/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
Court Case Number: SR
Sheriff#: 25021146
By virtue of Execution Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s Office of the Dept. of Revenue (SR) of Montgomery County, State of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against LATONYA YANCEY aka LATONYA R. YANCEY, of the goods, chattels, lands, and tenements of the said LATONYA YANCEY aka LATONYA R. YANCEY.
I have levied on the following property, to-wit:
LOT 19 BL 8 GLEN OAKS FIRST SECTOR
Therefore, according to said command, I will sell at public outcry for cash, all the rights, title, and interest of the above-named LATONYA YANCEY aka LATONYA R. YANCEY in and to the above-described property, on Monday, 17th day of November, 2025, during the legal hours of 12:00 noon for sale at the steps of the Courthouse, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Dated this 17th day of October, 2025.
Mark Pettway
Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama
Published: 10/31/25, 11/7/25, and 11/14/25
LEGAL NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
Court Case Number: SR
Sheriff#: 25021128
By virtue of Execution Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s Office of the Dept. of Revenue (SR) of Montgomery County, State of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against JEREMY REEVES aka JEREMY W. REEVES, of the goods, chattels, lands, and tenements of the said JEREMY REEVES aka JEREMY W. REEVES.
I have levied on the following property, to-wit:
LOT 6 BE 1 SHADY BROOK SUB
Therefore, according to said command, I will sell at public outcry for cash, all the rights, title, and interest of the above-named JEREMY REEVES aka JEREMY W. REEVES in and to the above-described property, on Monday, 17th day of November, 2025, during the legal hours of 12:00 noon for sale at the steps of the Courthouse, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Dated this 6th day of October, 2025.
Mark Pettway
Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama
Published: 10/31/25, 11/7/25, and 11/14/25
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOSHUA WAYNE PARSONS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000605
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st day of October 2025, by the Honorable Jameria Johnson Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
LINDSAY HEWITT
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/31/2025; 11/07/2025; 11/14/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: IDA OTWELL ADKINS a/k/a IDA GAY ADKINS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000606
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of October 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba Glenn Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
DEBRA OTWELL GARDINER
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/31/2025; 11/07/2025; 11/14/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Carcel & G. Construction, LLC, Contractor, has completed the contract for Construction of Project Number: 37-19-399 Bell Hill Road Improvements from Eastern Valley Road to Pocahontas Road for the State of Alabama and Jefferson County AL Department of Roads and Transportation, 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:
Carcel & G. Construction, LLC
222 2nd Avenue SE
Cullman, AL 35055
Published: 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21/25
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT E. OLCZAK, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000607
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of October 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
ALBERT JOHN OLCZAK
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025; 11/14/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BESSEMER DIVISION
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES000604
ESTATE OF: LAWRENCE MERRILL SHAFFIELD, DECEASED
TO: The Heirs and Creditors and To Whom It May Concern,
and to any and all interested parties:
On the 21st day of October 2025, came Victoria S. Echols, as beneficiary of Lawrence Merrill Shaffield, Deceased, having expired on June 20, 2025, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, and filed her Petition for Summary Distribution in this matter as provided in the “Alabama Small Estates Act.”
And whereas the 3rd day of December 2025, 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 one-time publication for one week 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 21st day of October 2025.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
Judge of Probate
PUB: Western Star: 1 week beginning October 31, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by WCB Realty Company LLC, an Alabama Limited Liability Company, in favor of REI Funding Partners LLC, dated February 13, 2025, and recorded as Instrument Number 2025014592 on or about February 14, 2025, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama; the undersigned REI Funding Partners, LLC, 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 Birmingham, Alabama, on November 19, 2025, 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 32-A, according to a Resurvey of Lots 31, 32, and 33 Pinemeadow Estates, Third Sector, as recorded in Map Book 195, Page 40 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.
Property Address:
5337 Pine Needle Drive
THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions reflected in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the Office of the Judge of Probate of the county where the above-described property is situated.
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 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
Attorney for Mortgagee
Porterfield, Harper, Mills, Motlow & Ireland, P.A.
22 Inverness Center Parkway, Suite 600
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-5000
REI Funding Partners, LLC, Mortgagee
730 Energy Center Blvd., Suite 1402B
Northport, AL 35473
To Be Published: October 24, 2025; October 31, 2025; November 7, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SUSAN MARIE BENNETT HORN a/k/a SUSIE MARIE HORN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000495
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 27th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Jameria Johnson Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
EDGAR HORN III
Personal Representative(s)
Publication Dates: 10/31/2025; 11/07/2025; 11/14/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY KATHERINE ARMSTRONG, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000603
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of October 2025 by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
ERIC LAYNE ARMSTRONG
Personal Representative(s)
10/31/2025; 11/7/2025; 11/14/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MILDRED MYRTLE REYNOLDS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000608
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION CUM TESTAMENTO ANNEXO
Upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of October 2025 by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
KENDOLYNN PRINCE
Personal Representative(s)
10/31/2025; 11/7/2025; 11/14/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JERRY DEAN JOHNSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000601
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th day of October 2025 by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
KATIE JOHNSON WAGNER
Personal Representative(s)
10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/7/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
Alabama Department of Transportation 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment No. 21
The Alabama Department of Transportation has submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration an amendment to modify projects within the FY 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which was approved October 2023.
This amendment is available for review during normal business hours at the following location:
Alabama Department of Transportation, E-101 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36110
or visit 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 October 24, 31 & November 7, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PAUL H WOOLLEY JR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000310
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st day of October 2025 by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MICHAEL WOOLLEY
Personal Representative(s)
10/24/2025; 10/31/2025; 11/07/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES ROBERT GEISEN JR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000618
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 28th day of October 2025 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
GLENDA MCDANIEL GEISEN
Personal Representative(s)
10/31/2025; 11/07/2025; 11/14/2025
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. 25BES00614
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF GERALDINE GREEN, DECEASED
To the heirs and creditors of Geraldine Green, deceased, and to whom it may concern:
Take notice that GERALDINE GREEN, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on January 12, 2025; that a Petition for Summary Distribution on the Estate of Geraldine Green has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 24th day of October 2025, 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 28th day of October 2025.
Yashiba G. Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
BESSEMER DIVISION
RUN DATE: 10/31/2025
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. 25BES00602
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF JOHN M. HILL, DECEASED
To the heirs and creditors of John M. Hill, deceased, and to whom it may concern:
Take notice that JOHN M. HILL, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on August 18, 2025; that a Petition for Summary Distribution on the Estate of John M. Hill has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 17th day of October 2025, 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 28th day of October 2025.
Yashiba G. Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
BESSEMER DIVISION
RUN DATE: 10/31/2025