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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION
CV2024-000038.00

THERESA MCADORY RILES,
PLAINTIFF

V.

ESTATES OF ELISHA MCADORY & WIFE, ANNIE MCADORY, AND THEIR HEIRS, AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS

IN REM: 6991 Sadler Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022
PARCEL ID.: 42 00 07 4 000 019.001

LEGAL: COM AT SE COR OF SW ¼ OF SE1/4 OF SEC 7. TWSP 20S, RANGE 4W, THEN W 484 FT TO POB CONT W 484 FT TO POB CONT W 209 FT. THEN N 104.5 FT 0THEN E 209 FT THEN S 104.5 FT TO POB

TO: Estates of Elisha McAdory and Wife Annie McAdory, and any and all unknown parties claiming any right, title and interest in or lien or encumbrance on said land or any part thereof, notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of May 2024, a Complaint to Quiet Title was filed by Theresa McAdory Riles vs. Estates of Elisha McAdory and Annie McAdory, His wife, as Defendants, against the property above, and whereas it was alleged that Plaintiff owned said property in fee simple.

You are further notified that Plaintiff avers in said complaint that she claims title by reason of the following chain of title, to wit:

Plaintiff was in actual, peaceful possession of said property (a four acre vacant unimproved lot) at the present time and has been in continuous, active, peaceful, visible, hostile, notorious, undisputed, and adverse possession from July 26, 1979, up to and including the date of the filing of this complaint, and paid taxes thereon.

Plaintiff also brought a Sale for Division action in this selfsame Circuit Court through the late Edwin Brobston. This litigation file, CV-1979-168, was recorded at Vol. 409, Page 451 as a Register’s Deed. In this case the Plaintiff bought out her two minor siblings who had an heirship interest. It was sold for fair market value to their sister, Plaintiff Theresa Riles.

YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to answer this Complaint on or before 30 days from the 15th day of December, 2025, or on failure to do so, suffer a default judgment to be rendered against you.

DONE this the 19th day of November, 2025.

Karen Dunn Burks
Karen Dunn Burks, Clerk of the Circuit Court
Bessemer Division of Jefferson County
1851 2nd Avenue N., Suite 130
Bessemer, AL 35020

Prepared by: Joan B. Singleton, Atty.
P. O. Box 800
Bessemer, AL 35021-0800
Phone: 205-249-6892

Published 11/28/2025, 12/5/2025, 12/12/2025, 12/19/2025


LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION
(UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS)

IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF:
M.D.G.,
MINOR

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
CASE NO. 25BES00676

NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS OF:
M.D.G.,
Whose address is also unknown or undisclosed

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of M.D.G. (born to Marlonicia DeNay Green, Natural Mother) was filed on the 20th day of November 2025, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural parent of said minor children are unknown or have not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor children is that of father.

Minor Child’s birth date is December 10, 2016.

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 Lois R. Beasley-Carlisle, 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 25th day of November, 2025.

/J/ Jacqueline Knox
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE

Lois R. Beasley-Carlisle, Esq.
1301 East Lake Blvd
PO Box 170767
Birmingham, AL 35217

Run dates: 12/5/2025, 12/12/2025, 12/19/2025, 12/26/2025


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
RICHARD BELL SR.,
DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000684

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 25th day of November 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.

FLORA HOLLIS
Personal Representative(s)

12/05/2025; 12/12/2025; 12/19/2025

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE FAMILY COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION

IN THE MATTER OF:
LANYAA DENISE NELSSON,
A Child.

CASE NO.: 68-JU2022-000588.02 SAH

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

TO: MOTHER

You are hereby given notice that a petition has been filed by the Jefferson County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights be terminated to LANYAA DENISE NELSSON, born on APRIL 7, 2010, to CARNISHA SMITH at LLC-USC MEDICAL CENTER, LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. The State of conception is unknown.

You are hereby given notice that you are required to file an Answer with the Clerk of the Juvenile Court and with the Petitioner’s attorney, Staci Reynolds, 2014 1st Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication of this notice, or a default judgment can be entered against you.

A final hearing has been set for JANUARY 28, 2026, AT 8:30 A.M., in the Bessemer Division of Family Court of Jefferson County, 1801 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020. You may appear and contest the same if you choose.

Lakita Hall-Wright
Clerk of Juvenile Court

Published: 12/5/2025, 12/12/2025, 12/19/2025, 12/26/2025


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
JEFFREY LEE KELLY, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 25BES000549

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

Upon the estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 26th day of September 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.

LYNDA JO CARTEE KELLY
Personal Representative(s)

Published: 12/05/2025; 12/12/2025; 12/19/2025

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
TAWANNA RENE’ WRIGHT a/k/a TAWANNA R. WRIGHT, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 25BES000650

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

Upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 10th day of November 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.

CHRISTOPHER T. WRIGHT
Personal Representative(s)

Published: 12/05/2025; 12/12/2025; 12/19/2025

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
CHARLES ORAN PREJEAN SR., DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 25BES000678

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

Upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 21st day of November 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.

CARMEN PREJEAN
Personal Representative(s)

Published: 12/05/2025; 12/12/2025; 12/19/2025

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ELBERT EARL ROBINS, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 25BES000689

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

Upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 1st day of December 2025, 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 the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

KATHRYN O. DRAKE
Personal Representative(s)

Published: 12/05/2025; 12/12/2025; 12/19/2025

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ADRIAN D. HUNTER
a/k/a ADRIAN DEANDRE HUNTER, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 25BES000700

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

Upon the estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 8TH day of December 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

MICHELLE D. HOLDER
Personal Representative(s)

Published: 12/12/2025; 12/19/2025; 12/26/2025

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF
GUARDIAN / CONSERVATOR

STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT

CASE NO.: 25BES000688

ESTATE OF:
MICHAEL TROY HOLLIE,
AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON

TO: Rickey Grider, Timothy Hollie, Jr., Kayla Hollie, 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 20th day of November 2025, Timothy Hollie and Isora Hollie filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardian/Conservator for Michael Troy Hollie, an alleged incapacitated person.

Notice is hereby given to the above-named persons and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Guardian/Conservator has been set for hearing on the 4th day of March 2026, at 1:30 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 4th day of December 2025.

Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
Judge of Probate

Published four weeks:
12/12/2025; 12/19/2025; 12/26/2025; and 1/2/2026


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
DOUGLAS D. HANDLEY, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 25BES000584

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

Upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 3rd day of December 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

TERESA L. VONKANEL
Personal Representative(s)

Published: 12/12/2025; 12/19/2025; and 12/26/2025

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Date: 12/12/2025

WHEELER WRECKER SERVICE INC gives notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell the following vehicles on 01/23/2026 at 10:00 A.M., located at 705 22ND ST N, BESSEMER, AL 35020, pursuant to subsection 32-13-3 of the Alabama Statutes.

WHEELER WRECKER SERVICE INC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

Vehicles to Be Sold:

JH4CL96836C015541 — 2006 ACUR TSX
3MW5R7J05L8B07779 — 2020 BMW 3-SERIES 330i XDRIVE
WBABD53444PL13152 — 2004 BMW 3-SERIES COUPE Ci
WBAXG5C52DD233419 — 2013 BMW 528i
WBAJA9C51JB032763 — 2018 BMW 530E
5UXTR7C55KLF37100 — 2019 BMW X3
1G4HP52K5WH515530 — 1998 BUIC LESABRE
2G4WD532X51337341 — 2005 BUIC LACROSSE CXL
2G4WB52K941160433 — 2004 BUIC REGAL LS
1GYEE63A440156752 — 2004 CADI SRX
1G6DW677760203288 — 2006 CADI STS
2G1FS1EW7D9235507 — 2013 CHEV CAMARO
2G1FA1E36F9308765 — 2015 CHEV CAMARO
1GCGSDEN8H1180399 — 2017 CHEV COLORADO
2GNALCEK0E6168850 — 2014 CHEV EQUINOX
3GNAXKEV4MS146181 — 2021 CHEV EQUINOX
2CNFLFE54B6415532 — 2011 CHEV EQUINOX LTZ
2GNALDEK2C6256821 — 2012 CHEV EQUINOX 1LT
2G1WB5EK2A1207984 — 2010 CHEV IMP
2G1WS55R479350507 — 2007 CHEV IMPALA
2G1WB58K589182778 — 2008 CHEV IMPALA
2G1WB5E36D1172654 — 2013 CHEV IMPALA
2G1125S34E9100613 — 2014 CHEV IMPALA 2LT V6
1G11C5SL6FF300494 — 2015 CHEVROLET MALIBU
1G1ZE5ST0GF271282 — 2016 CHEV MALIBU
1G1ZD5STXLF063973 — 2020 CHEV MALIBU
1G1ZB5ST1LF146214 — 2020 CHEV MALIBU
1G1ZD5ST1LF026343 — 2020 CHEV MALIBU
1G1ZD5ST2JF156337 — 2018 CHEV MALIBU LT
1G11D5SL9FF176816 — 2015 CHEV MALIBU 2LT
1Y1SK5289XZ442781 — 1999 CHEVROLET P/K
2GCEC19N361205312 — 2006 CHEV SILVERADO
2GCEC290691116087 — 2009 CHEV SILVERADO 1500
3GCUDCED8RG209014 — 2024 CHEV SILVERADO 1500
3GCPABEK6SG348059 — 2025 CHEV SILVERADO 1500 CUSTOM
1GC1KXEY1HF243718 — 2017 CHEV SILVERADO 2500HD HIGH COUNTRY
1GC1YNE77LF260199 — 2020 CHEV SILVERADO 2500HD LT
3GNFK16T91G172642 — 2001 CHEV SUBURBAN
1GNEC16Z94J118032 — 2004 CHEV SUBURBAN
1GNFC13C17R315870 — 2007 CHEV TAHOE
1GNSCBKC6GR407711 — 2016 CHEV TAHOE
1GNSCBKC2HR320924 — 2017 CHEV TAHOE
1GNSCCKCXHR115163 — 2017 CHEV TAHOE
1GNSCLED8MR459038 — 2021 CHEV TAHOE
1GNDS13S532160017 — 2003 CHEV TRAILBLAZ
1GNKRHKD3EJ359414 — 2014 CHEV TRAVERSE
1GNKRHKD4GJ161430 — 2016 CHEV TRAVERSE 2LT
2C3CCAAGXEH127738 — 2014 CHRY 300
2C3CCAAG1KH683089 — 2019 CHRY 300
2C3CCAAG2NH187111 — 2022 CHRY 300
1C3CDZAB8EN201990 — 2014 DODG AVENGER
2B3CJ4DV6AH320655 — 2010 DODG CHALLENGER
2C3CDXBG3PH591584 — 2023 DODGE CHARGER
2C3CDXBG0DH604724 — 2013 DODG CHARGER SE
2C3CDZC97GH119125 — 2016 DODG CHALLENGER SRT HELLCAT
1B7GL23X1VS284602 — 1997 DODG DAKOTA
1C4SDJCT4FC236425 — 2015 DODG DURANGO
1C4RDHAG1PC635341 — 2023 DODG DURANGO SXT
2D4GP44L56R789480 — 2006 DODG GRAND CARAVAN
3C4PDCGG2FT552408 — 2015 DODG JOURNEY CROSSROAD
3C4PDDGG7KT841560 — 2019 DODG JOURNEY CROSSROAD
3D7HA18N22G183251 — 2002 DODG RAM 1500ST
MAJ3S2GE1MC435060 — 2021 FORD ECOSPORT
1FMCU0F63NUA16671 — 2022 FORD ESCAPE S
1FMRU15W13LC51980 — 2003 FORD EXPEDITION
1FMJK1HT4LEA96379 — 2020 FORD EXPEDITION
1FMYU60E51UC87069 — 2001 FORD EXPLORER
1FM5K7DH4HGA86372 — 2017 FORD EXPLORER
1FM5K8GTXKGB01180 — 2019 FORD EXPLORER SPORT
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1FTEW1C51KFB56873 — 2019 FORD F150
1FTFW1E85MKD04111 — 2021 FORD F150 LARIAT
1FTRF07253KB38445 — 2003 FORD F150 PICK
3FADP4EJ5JM133783 — 2018 FORD FIESTA
3FAHP0HA5AR186802 — 2010 FORD FUSION
3FA6P0G78DR204047 — 2013 FORD FUSION
3FAFP07126R174896 — 2006 FORD FUSION SE
1FTYR10C8XUA52598 — 1999 FORD RANGER XL
1FT8W2BA1REF43604 — 2024 FORD F250 SD
1FTFW1EV1AFB03803 — 2010 FORD LGT CONV
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1HGCG56772A116983 — 2002 HOND ACCORD
1HGCP2F30AA147860 — 2010 HOND ACCORD
1HGCR2F53EA288066 — 2014 HOND ACCORD
1HGCV1F51KA082844 — 2019 HOND ACCORD SEDAN EX-L
19XFB2F56CE357066 — 2012 HOND CIVIC
19XFL2H87SE029335 — 2025 HOND CIVIC HATCH SPORT
3HGGK5H8XJM734192 — 2018 HOND FIT
5FNRL38718B074459 — 2008 HOND ODYSSEY
5FNYF3H59BB029858 — 2011 HOND PILOT EX-L
5FNYF3H61CB044221 — 2012 HOND PILOT EX-L
5GNEN13E198147687 — 2009 HUMMER H3T
KMHDU46D27U255402 — 2007 HYUN ELANTRA GLS
KMHDH4AH8EU132036 — 2014 HYUN ELANTRA SPORT
KMHLM4AG2MU073188 — 2021 HYUN ELN
5NPEB4AC6DH566253 — 2013 HYUN SONATA
5NPE24AF9GH326564 — 2016 HYUN SONATA
5NPE34AF4JH670646 — 2018 HYUN SONATA
5NPEG4JA9MH109467 — 2021 HYUN SONATA
5NPEB4AC0DH747753 — 2013 HYUN SONATA GLS
5NPE34AF9HH439476 — 2017 HYUN SONATA LIMITED
JNKCV61E29M010772 — 2009 INFI G37
JN1CV6AP3AM408406 — 2010 INFI G37
3PCAJ5BA6MF115956 — 2021 INFI QX50
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3C4NJDBN6ST523354 — 2025 JEEP COMPASS LATTITUDE
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1C4NJPBA9FD377252 — 2015 JEEP PATRIOT
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5XXGT4L32LG388158 — 2020 KIA OPTIMA
5XXGT4L34HG133017 — 2017 KIA OPTIMA LX
5XYKT4A63FG611041 — 2015 KIA SORENTO LX
KNDJ53AF1N7831953 — 2022 KIA SOUL
KNDJN2A2XG7837454 — 2016 KIA SOUL BASE
KNDJX3AA8K7670852 — 2019 KIA SOUL!
5XYP3DHCXMG139421 — 2021 KIA TELLURIDE EX
JTHBH96S865039542 — 2006 LEXS GS300 GS
2T2GK31U98C028663 — 2008 LEXUS RX
2T2BAMCA8RC079451 — 2024 LEXS RX350 PREMIUM+
1LNHL9ER5CG806154 — 2012 LINC MKS
3LN6L2G98GR617217 — 2016 LINCOLN MKZ
SALSH2E48DA780069 — 2013 LNDR RANGE ROVER SPORT
SALWR2PF6GA113437 — 2016 LNDR RANGE ROVER SPORT HS
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2MEHM75V49X621050 — 2009 MERC GRAND MARQUIS LS
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WDDUG8DB7KA447502 — 2019 MERZ 2
JA4J4UA84RZ025121 — 2024 MITS OUTLANDER ES
1N4BL4DV4SN401656 — 2025 NISS ALT
1N4AL11D25C313680 — 2005 NISS ALTIMA
1N4BL21E47C168633 — 2007 NISS ALTIMA
1N4AL2AP1CN439143 — 2012 NISS ALTIMA
1N4AL3AP2DN480050 — 2013 NISS ALTIMA
1N4BL4BV9KN326214 — 2019 NISS ALTIMA
1N4BL4CVXLC236369 — 2020 NISS ALTIMA SR
1N6AD0ER3GN901096 — 2016 NISS FRONTIER S
1N4AA5AP8DC818273 — 2013 NISSAN MAXIMA
5N1AR18W26C613054 — 2006 NISS PATHFINDER
5N1AT2MT8KC808296 — 2019 NISS ROGUE
5N1AT2MV4LC770987 — 2020 NISS ROGUE S
KNMAT2MT6LP542064 — 2020 NISS ROGUE S
3N1CB51D8YL352718 — 2000 NISS SENTRA
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3N1AB7AP7FY239498 — 2015 NISS SENTRA
3N1AB8DV3PY257336 — 2023 NISS SENTRA
3N1AB8CV3RY274867 — 2024 NISS SENTRA SV
3N1BC1CP7BL455631 — 2011 NISS VERSA
3N1CN7AP5HK424798 — 2017 NISS VERSA 1.6S
1C6RR7WT4HS537811 — 2017 RAM 1500
1C6SRFJT5RN144600 — 2024 RAM 1500 LARAMIE
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4T1BF1FK0FU936140 — 2015 TOYT CAMRY
4T1B11HK3JU674568 — 2018 TOYT CAMRY
4T1B11HK5KU700802 — 2019 TOYT CAMRY
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JTNB11HK1J3025390 — 2018 TOYT CAMRY LE
4T1DAACK1SU161899 — 2025 TOYT CAMRY SE
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5YFB4MDE7RP160910 — 2024 TOYT COROLLA
JTDEPMAEXNJ219231 — 2022 TOYT COROLLA
5YFBURHE0JP832320 — 2018 TOYT COROLLA LE
5YFEPMAE2NP350813 — 2022 TOYT COROLLA LE
5YFEPMAE5NP288615 — 2022 TOYT COROLLA LE
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5TDBT44A97S278641 — 2007 TOYT SEQUOIA
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Published: 12/12/25 & 12/19/25


LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS)

IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF A.C.P., MINOR

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO.: 25BES00610

NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS OF A.C.P.,
WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of A.C.P. (born to Carlie Rachell Perkins, Natural Mother, and father unknown) was filed on the 22nd 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. The relationship of said natural parents to the aforesaid minor child is that of mother and father. The minor child’s birth date is February 23, 2018.

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 5th day of December 2025.

/J/ Jacqueline Knox
Deputy Judge of Probate

RUN DATES:
12/12/2025; 12/19/2025; 12/26/2025; 01/02/2026


LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN

STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT

CASE NO.: 25BES000695

ESTATE OF:
YANKEL JAFETH ROSA-ACOSTA,
A MINOR

TO: Rolando Alonso Rosa Romero, 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 4th day of December 2025, Patricia Lizeth Acosta-Rios filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardian for Yankel Jafeth Rosa-Acosta, a minor.

Notice is hereby given to the above-named person and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Guardian has been set for hearing on the 9th day of February 2026, at 2:00 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 may seem meet and proper.

WITNESS MY HAND, this the 4th day of December 2025.

Jameria Johnson Moore
Judge of Probate

Published four weeks:
12/19/2025; 12/26/2025; and 01/02/2026


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
WILLIE FAYE HILL, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 25BES000550

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

Upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 3rd day of December 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

CONNIE WILSON
Personal Representative(s)

Published: 12/12/2025; 12/19/2025; 12/26/2025

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ROY ALBERT GUYTON, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 25BES000692

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

Upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 3rd day of December 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA G. BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

CHERYL GUYTON BRENNAN
Personal Representative(s)

Published: 12/12/2025; 12/19/2025; 12/26/2025

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
GREGORY GLENN COX, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 25BES000522

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

Upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 12th day of December 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 the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

JAMES DARRELL TERPO
Personal Representative(s)

Published: 12/19/2025; 12/26/2025; 01/02/2026

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ALBERT FRANKLIN DE LA VEGA, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 25BES000702

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

Upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 9th day of December 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

MARGARET E. DE LA VEGA
Personal Representative(s)

Published: 12/19/2025; 12/26/2025; 01/02/2026

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT

STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT

CASE NO.: 21BES0001107

ESTATE OF:
JACOB HORTTER BECHTEL IV, deceased

TO: Katrina A. Vaiana, Roberta Bechtel, Sariah Bechtel, Barri Ann Bechtel, and any and all other parties interested in said estate:

Take notice that on the 29th day of August 2025, came Jacob Horter Bechtel, V, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Jacob Hortter Bechtel, IV, deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.

It is therefore ordered that the 18th day of March 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 11th day of December 2025.

Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
Judge of Probate

PLEASE PUBLISH:
12/19/2025; 12/26/2025; 01/02/2026


LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell the following vehicles, pursuant to subsection 32-13-3 of the Alabama Statutes. We reserve the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

Auction Date: January 23, 2026
Location: 3800 Flight Drive, Birmingham, AL 35215

Vehicles to Be Sold:

  • 2000 Yamaha — JYAVM01E9YA017028
  • 2007 VW Jetta — 3VWEF71KX7M178032
  • 2000 Yama V6A — JYAVM01E9YA017028
  • 1990 Chev S Truck — 1GCCS14Z2L8140448
  • 2015 Ford Fusion — 3FA6P0H79FR208724
  • 2003 Chev Tracker — 2CNBE18C036949568
  • 2009 Volks Jetta — 3VWRM71K09M168815
  • 2013 Volks Passant — 1VWBH7A39DC052635
  • 2011 Chev Silverado — 1GB4CZCG6BF216977
  • 2016 Jeep Cher — 1C4PJMCB7GW210456
  • 2011 Mazd CX 7 — JM3ER2A51B0396242
  • 2018 Toyt Camry — 4T1B11HK3JU127316

Published: 12/19/2025; 12/26/2025


LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF
GUARDIAN / CONSERVATOR

STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT

CASE NO.: 25BES000588

ESTATE OF:
LORETTA BATES,
AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON

TO: Houston Bates, Donna Burgess, Roger Bates, 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 10th day of October 2025, Elizabeth West filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardian for Loretta Bates, an alleged incapacitated person.

Notice is hereby given to the above-named persons and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Guardian and Single Transaction has been set for hearing on the 7th day of January 2026, at 2:30 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 may seem meet and proper.

WITNESS MY HAND, this the 11th day of December 2025.

Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
Judge of Probate

Published four weeks:
12/19/2025; 12/26/2025; 01/02/2026; 01/09/2026


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
RALPH DUDLEY VINES, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 25BES000669

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

Upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 9th day of December 2025, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

DORIS FAY VINES
Personal Representative(s)

Published: 12/19/2025; 12/26/2025; 01/02/2026

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION

BARTLETT KAYLYNN MICOLE
Plaintiff

VS

WILLIAM ALEXANDER MARTINEZ
Defendant

CASE NO.: DR-2025-000129.00

NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION

WILLIAM ALEXANDER MARTINEZ, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer BARTLETT KAYLYNN MICOLE, Complaint to Divorce and Other Relief, by JANUARY 13, 2026, or thereafter a Judgment by Default may be rendered against him/her in Case No. DR-2025-000129.00, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division.

DONE this the 9th day of December 2025.

Karen Dunn Burks
Circuit Clerk of Jefferson County
Bessemer Division

PUBLISH:
December 19, 2025; December 26, 2025; January 2, 2026; January 9, 2026

SERVICE DATE: January 13, 2026
DEFAULT: February 12, 2026

BESSEMER DIVISION
BARTLETT KAYLYNN MICOLE, Plaintiff


LEGAL NOTICE

PREQUALIFICATION FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by Bishop State Community College on February 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST at the Business Technology Center on the Main Campus of BSCC, Ground Floor BTC Auditorium, 351 North Broad Street, Mobile, Alabama 36603, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read for:

Truck Driving School — Bishop State Community College, Southwest Campus, Mobile, Alabama.

Scope of Work:
The project includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, layout, and supervision for a new Truck Driving School, as indicated on the drawings and specified in the contract documents, including all items necessary for a complete and warrantable installation.

Prequalification Requirements:

  • Only prequalified General Contractors may attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting and submit a bid.
  • Prequalification packages are due 2:00 p.m. CST, January 14, 2026, and can be requested from Doris Furr at doris.furr@gmcnetwork.com or 251.460.4006. Packages may be delivered via email or mailed to:
    Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC
    Attn: Doris Furr
    11 North Water Street, Suite 19290
    Mobile, AL 36602

Licensing Requirements:

  • Bidders must hold a current license from the State Licensing Board for General Contractors (Chapter 8, Title 34, Code of Alabama, 1975).
  • Non-resident corporations must show evidence of qualification with the Alabama Secretary of State.
  • Contractors with employees in Alabama must provide proof of E-Verify enrollment.

Bid Submission Requirements:

  • A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Bishop State Community College of at least 5% of the bid (maximum $10,000) must accompany each bid.
  • Performance and statutory Labor & Material Payment Bonds, insurance, and E-Verify verification required at contract signing.
  • Bids must be submitted on forms furnished by the Architect.

Pre-Bid Conference:

  • January 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST
  • Location: 4551 Halls Mill Road, Mobile, AL 36693
  • Attendance is mandatory for all prequalified General Contractors and subcontractors intending to bid.

Additional Information:

  • Bid documents may be examined during business hours at the Architect’s office or through digital plan rooms.
  • Digital and printed plan sets are available for deposit, refundable upon return in good condition.
  • Project is bid excluding taxes, and contractors must comply with Act 2013-205 for Certificates of Exemption.

Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive technical errors.

Owner: Bishop State Community College, Mobile, Alabama
President: Olivier Charles
Architect: Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC, 11 North Water Street, Suite 19290, Mobile, AL 36602
Phone: (251) 460-4006

Published: December 19 and 26, 2025, and January 2, 2026


LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)

IN THE MATTER OF: Adoption of J.D.O., Minor
CASE NO.: 25BES00693
PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

NOTICE TO: Unknown or undisclosed parent of J.D.O., whose address is unknown.

Take notice that a petition for adoption of J.D.O., born to Roleshia Michelle Lewis, natural mother, was filed on December 4, 2025, alleging the whereabouts of the natural father are unknown. Minor child’s birth date: April 10, 2025.

If you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within 30 days of the last publication date with:

  • Stephen Jones, Esq. (Attorney)
  • Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020

DONE this 16th day of December 2025.

Jacqueline Knox
Judge of Probate

Attorney: R. Jeannette Thompson, Esq., 9340 Helena Road, Ste 124, Birmingham, AL 35244

Run Dates: 12/19/2025, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026, 01/09/2026