LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION: STATE OF ALABAMA, JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000117
ESTATE OF: GREGORY ALAN MCBRIDE, DECEASED
TO: Rachel Bayless, Renee Appleyard, Cody McBride, Troy McBride, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties;
On the 4th day of March 2026, came Leigh Ann McBride, and filed her Petition to Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Gregory Alan McBride, Deceased. And whereas the 19th day of May 2026, at 9:30 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 16th day of March 2026.
Jacqueline Knox, JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JL PRICE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000731
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th day of March 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.
JIMMY ONEAL PRICE, Personal Representative(s)
03/20/2026; 03/27/2026; 04/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MANFRED ARVEL MCCARROLL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000132
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12TH day of MARCH 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
TIA NECOLE MCCARROLL, Personal Representative(s)
03/20/2026; 03/27/2026; 04/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LAWRENCE OWEN BROWN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000127
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 11TH day of MARCH 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.
BROOKES BROWN, Personal Representative(s)
03/20/2026; 03/27/2026; 04/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARJORIE Y IVEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000122
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10TH day of MARCH 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
WILLIAM BARRETT IVEY, Personal Representative(s)
03/20/2026; 03/27/2026; 04/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SAMMIE YVONNE ELMORE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000123
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10th day of March 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.
FATIMA ELMORE BROWN, Personal Representative(s)
03/20/2026; 03/27/2026; 04/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MAHBUB AHSAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000124
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10TH day of MARCH 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
NAZMA AHSAN, Personal Representative(s)
03/20/2026; 03/27/2026; 04/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA (BESSEMER DIVISION)
Case Number: 68-CV-2025-900743.00
JENNIFER YEARBY, Plaintiff v. LOUISE SNEAD, TONYA SNEAD, KEVIN B. KIRKSEY, FINANCE AMERICA, LLC, and RON MARSHALL (TAX COLLECTOR), et al., Defendants.
IN REM AGAINST THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND:
205 49th Street West, Fairfield, AL 35064 (Parcel Id No.: 30.00.12.2.024.006.000).
Description: Lot 16, in Block 46, according to Corey Land Company’s First Addition to Corey, as recorded in Map Book 9 Page 15, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division.
NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION PUBLICATION
TO: LOUISE SNEAD, TONYA SNEAD AND FINANCE AMERICA and Fictitious Defendants A-G. You are hereby notified that a Complaint for Quiet Title was filed against you on September 11, 2025. The Defendant must answer the Complaint within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication date being April 10, 2026 or a judgment by default may be rendered against them.
Your response must be filed with Karen Dunn Burks, Circuit Court Clerk, and served upon attorney for Plaintiff, Stephanie Lanier Weems, Esq., at 1780 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, Alabama 35235.
DONE this the 11th day of March, 2026.
Karen Dunn Burks, CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
To be Published March 20th, 27th, April 3rd and April 10th.
LEGAL NOTICE
Bid# BCS-2026-103: Interior Painting of Bessemer City Middle School (Labor only)
The Bessemer City Board of Education will accept sealed bids for the interior painting of Bessemer City Middle School (labor only). Bessemer City Schools will provide the paint. All work must be completed no later than June 30th, 2026. All respondents are required to submit 3 (three) copies of their bid.
Submission Details:
Sealed bids will be received by the Finance Department at the Bessemer City Board of Education, 1621 5th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020 until Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 @ 2 p.m. All envelopes (inside & outside) MUST be labeled with the bid number.
- Mandatory Site Visit: April 7th, 2026 @ 4 p.m. at Bessemer City Middle School (Library). You must sign in to be considered.
- Inquiry Deadline: April 15th, 2026
- Bid Opening: April 23rd, 2026 (Time TBA)
- Commencement of Services: June 1st, 2026
To view the full bid, visit www.bessk12.org. For info, contact Reginald Mitchell at 205-432-3900.
Published 3/20/26, 3/27/26, 4/3/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TOMMY LEE ROBERTS, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000027
Letters of Administration upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 16th day of January 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 Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
ETHEL LONG ROBERTS, Personal Representative(s)
03/20/2026; 03/27/2026; 04/3/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIE JAMES CRAWFORD, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000135
Letters of Administration upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 17th day of March 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 Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
BETTY SULLIVAN CRAWFORD, Personal Representative(s)
03/20/2026; 03/27/2026; 04/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CORNELL STEELE JR, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000039
Letters Testamentary upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 23rd day of March 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 Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
FELICIA W LYNN, Personal Representative(s)
03/27/2026; 04/3/2026; 04/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MICHAEL HOWARD LACY, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000151
Letters of Administration with Will Annexed upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 19th day of March 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 Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MICHAEL LACY, Personal Representative(s)
03/27/2026; 04/03/2026; 04/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ALICE ODELL ROBINSON, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000149
Letters of Administration upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 19th day of March 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 Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
KRISTIN R WATERS, Personal Representative(s)
3/27/2026; 04/03/2026; 04/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
Final Settlement Request: Electronic Communications Inc.
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Electronic Communications Inc., Contractor, has completed the contract for the improvement of the Video Surveillance System for Bessemer City Hall and the Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center.
The contractor has made a request for final settlement of said contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise should immediately notify Daniel Mayfield at EEFS Company, PC, 1930 2nd Avenue North, Suite 150, Bessemer, AL 35020 (Phone: 205.424.3737 ext 206).
Electronic Communications Inc.
182 Trafalgar Square, Birmingham, AL 35215
Published 03/27/2026; 04/03/2026; 04/10/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ZACHARY WILSON, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000143
Letters of Administration upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 19th day of March 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 Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE, Personal Representative(s)
03/27/2026; 04/03/2026; 04/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BETTY L HALL, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000145
Ancillary Letters Testamentary upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 19th day of March 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 Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
VICKIE H KNIGHT, Personal Representative(s)
03/27/2026; 04/03/2026; 04/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
CASE NO. 26BES000156 / 26BES000157
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF: K.D.F and S.B.F, MINORS
NOTICE TO: Known or Unknown Father (Whereabouts Unknown)
On the 19th day of March 2026, came Sheayona C. Sterling, Mother and Petitioner, for the Change of Name for K.D.F and S.B.F, Minors. A hearing has been set for the 12th day of May 2026, at 10:30 A.M. It is ordered that notice be given by publication once a week for four consecutive weeks in the Western Star. Any parties in interest may appear and contest said petition. An answer may be filed within 30 days from the date of this last publication notice.
Given under my hand, this, the 23rd day of March 2026.
Jacqueline Knox, JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub March 27th, April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: STEPHON M GARDNER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000142
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of March 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
DEBORAH ASHLEY GARDNER, Personal Representative(s)
03/27/2026; 04/03/2026; 04/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SYLVIA YVONNE SWAIN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000140
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of March 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CHRISTOPHER S HAMER, Personal Representative(s)
03/27/2026; 04/03/2026; 04/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: VIRGINIA ANN WILLIAMS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000141
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of March 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.
ALISON HOWELL STEINEKER, Personal Representative(s)
03/27/2026; 04/03/2026; 04/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION: STATE OF ALABAMA, JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 23BES000519
ESTATE OF: RICHARD ALAN KIRBY, DECEASED
TO: Daniel Kirby, Western Surety Company, Kathy Darlene Odom, Attorney in fact, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown And to any and all interested parties;
On the 30th day of January 2026 came Laure Bryant, Kayla Waters, Chelsea McClanahan, and Mason Kirby, and filed their Petition to Remove Administrator and Appoint Successor, in the matter of the Estate of Richard Alan Kirby, Deceased. And whereas the 11th day of May 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, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 24th day of March 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore, JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 3/27/26; 4/3/26 and 4/10/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION: STATE OF ALABAMA, JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES000699
ESTATE OF: MICHAEL J. HENDERSON, DECEASED
TO: Dianne Henderson, James K. Henderson Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown And to any and all interested parties;
On the 27th day of January 2026 came James Casey, Jr., and filed his Petition for Declaration of James Cases, Jr’s Interest in the Estate, in the matter of the Estate of Michael J. Henderson, Deceased. And whereas the 15th day of June 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 be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 24th day of March 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore, JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 3/27/26; 4/3/26 and 4/10/26
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND FOR DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION/PAYMENT DEBTS
CASE NO. 23BES000751
ESTATE OF: TOMMY LEE NORRIS, SR. DECEASED
On the 24th day of March, 2026, came Dorothy Norris, the Personal Representative, and filed her petition praying for the sale of certain lands described as: 701 Rosemary Lane, Bessemer, Alabama 35022. Said property belonging to said estate, the sale being for the purpose of paying debts and or division and distribution among the heirs and devisees, upon the grounds that said property cannot be equitable divided among the joint owners.
The following heirs are noted as non-residents: Lina Norris, Tommy L. Norris, Jr., LaQuetta Norris, Kyle J. Norris and any and All Unknown Heirs and Creditors. The 17th day of April 2026, at 9:30 a.m., has been set as a day for hearing. Notice is to be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star.
Done and ordered this the 24th day of March 2026.
JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of Probate
PLEASE PUBLISH: 3/27/26; 4/3/26; 4/10/25
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
CASE NO. 26BES000155
ESTATE OF: WILLIAM CHARLES GREEN, AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON
TO: Jodi Dunkling, 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 March 2026, Grant Green filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardian/Conservator for William Charles Green. Notice is hereby given that said petition has been set for hearing on the 11th day of May 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 24th day of March 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore, JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub four weeks: 3/27/26; 4/3/26; 4/10/26 and 4/17/26
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION: IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY
Case Number: CV2026-009461
BRENDA SALMON, et al., Plaintiffs, vs. BHAM BUYERS LLC, et al., Defendants.
TO: BHAM BUYERS LLC
A lawsuit has been filed against you. To prevent a judgment being taken against you without your input, you must file a written Answer or Response with the court and pay the filing fee. You may file via the Clerk of the Superior Court or electronically at www.azcourts.gov/efilinginformation.
- In-State Service: Response due within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS.
- Out-of-State Service: Response due within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS.
- Publication Service: Complete 30 days after the first publication date.
Copies of court papers are available from Scott Griffiths, 201 E. Southern Ave., Ste. 201, Tempe, AZ 85282. Requests for disability accommodation or interpreters must be made 10 judicial days in advance.
SIGNED AND SEALED March 04, 2026.
JOSEPH W. MALKA, Clerk of Superior Court
Publish: March 27, April 3, 10, & 17, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONALD L GROOM, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000137
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 17th day of March 2026 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.
All persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred.
ELIZABETH A EVELER, Personal Representative(s)
4/3/26; 4/10/26 and 4/17/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MICHAEL HOWARD LACY, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000151
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 26th day of March 2026 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.
All persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred.
MICHAEL LACY, Personal Representative(s)
4/3/26; 4/10/26 and 4/17/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
CASE NO. 26BES000159
IN THE MATTER OF: ADOPTION OF L.N.J, A MINOR
NOTICE TO: The Unknown or Undisclosed Parent of A.D.B (Relationship: Father)
A Petition for the Adoption of L.N.J (born April 19, 2017, to Melisa Ann Curtis) was filed on March 23, 2026. If you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama (Bessemer Division).
DONE this the 30th day of March 2026.
JACQUELINE KNOX, DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
RUN DATES: 04/03, 04/10, 04/17, 04/24/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BETTY PEARL WALKER (A/K/A BETTY PEARL JOHNSON WALKER), DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000162
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 25TH day of MARCH 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.
All persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred.
THOMAS EDWARD WALKER, Personal Representative(s)
04/3/2026; 04/10/2026; 04/17/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
CASE NO. 26BES000165
IN THE MATTER OF: CHANGE OF NAME OF H.M.H, MINOR
NOTICE TO: Known or Unknown Father (Whereabouts Unknown)
On the 27th day of March 2026, Jasmine Antonia Stringer, Mother and Petitioner, filed for the Change of Name for H.M.H. A hearing has been set for June 2nd, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Notice is given by publication once a week for four consecutive weeks. An answer may be filed within 30 days from the date of the last publication notice.
Given under my hand, this 27th day of March 2026.
Jacqueline Knox, JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub April 3rd, 10th, 17th, April 24th, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Alabama Department of Transportation: Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendments
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has submitted Amendments No. 26 and No. 27 to the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration to modify projects within the FY 2024-2027 STIP.
- Review Location: Alabama Department of Transportation, E-101 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36110.
- Online Access: www.dot.state.al.us or ALDOT Plan Page.
Written public comments will be received for a 21-day period from this publication’s notice date.
John R. Cooper, Transportation Director
Published April 3, 10 & 17, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Bessemer Housing Authority: Waiting List Opening (1-Bedroom Only)
The Bessemer Housing Authority will be opening the following Waiting List effective April 1st thru May 1st only. There will be no more applications accepted after 11:59pm on May 1st.
Public Housing (Braswell Homes, Kate Waller Homes & Southside Homes) 1 – Bedroom Only.
Online applications for a one-bedroom received prior to April 01, 2026, will not be accepted. Any applications received for a one-bedroom after the May 1st deadline will be rejected, NO EXCEPTIONS!! All applicants are required to update his/her application when changes to their income or family composition occur.
Applications will be accepted online only at www.besha.org.
The Bessemer Housing Authority
1515 Fairfax Avenue South
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
Office: 205.481.4420
Fax: 205.481.4430
www.besha.org
Equal Housing Opportunity
published 4/3/26
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice to Contractors: Federal Aid Project No. NH-FMGR-HSIP-0079(527)
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 April 24, 2026 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Safety Widening, Micro-Milling, Resurfacing (Scrub Seal), Guardrail Installation, and Traffic Stripe on SR-79 from a point south of the Five Mile Creek Bridge (MP 4.541) in Tarrant to the junction of Winewood Road southwest of Center Point. Length 2.556 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 Fifty-five (55) Working Days.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $3.00 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 this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract. The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $2,224,333 To $2,718,629.
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 at 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 day of opening of bids.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her 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, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation 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
April 3, 10 & 17, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice to Contractors: Federal Aid Project No. STPBH-3719(251)
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 April 24, 2026 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Micro-Milling Resurfacing, American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Upgrades, Traffic Signs, and Traffic Stripe on various routes at various locations in the East Central Region (Birmingham Area) as indicated in the plans. Length 9.108 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 One Hundred (100) Working Days.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $27.00 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 this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract. The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $3,578,783 To $4,374,068.
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 at 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 day of opening of bids.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her 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, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation 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
April 3, 10 & 17, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA (BESSEMER DIVISION)
CASE NO.: CV-2026-000018.00
ADAMOU MOUSSA, Plaintiff, v. THE EVANS GROUP, LLC, et al., Defendants.
TO: THE EVANS GROUP, LLC, its successors or assigns; all unknown heirs, devisees, successors, and assigns of any deceased defendants; and all persons claiming any present, future, contingent, remainder, or other interest in the real property described herein:
You are hereby notified that a Complaint to Quiet Title has been filed in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division, regarding the following described real property:
1726 Exeter Avenue, Bessemer, Alabama 35020
Parcel Number: 38-00-10-3-009-014.000
Legal Description: SE 100 FT OF LOT 2 BLK 86 BESS
Plaintiff, Adamou Moussa, is in possession of the above-described property and has maintained possession of said property since on or about 2011. Plaintiff acquired title to the property by Tax Deed through the State of Alabama and has paid all property taxes associated with the property from 2011 through the present date.
You are required to answer the Complaint within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice or judgment by default may be entered against you. This notice is given by publication pursuant to an Order of the Court.
First publication date: April 3, 2026
Adamou Moussa, Plaintiff
1726 Exeter Avenue
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
Phone: +1 (205) 864-0669
published April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DAVID BLACKWELL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000164
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 26th day of March 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
DANIEL R BLACKWELL, Personal Representative(s)
4/3/26; 4/10/26 AND 4/17/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ELIZABETH G CLAYTON a/k/a ELIZABETH ANN CLAYTON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000163
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 25th day of March 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.
MARY RUTH MCINTYRE, HARRIETT RUTH WILLIAMS, Personal Representative(s)
04/03/2026; 04/10/2026; 04/17/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA, JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000161
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF: C.A.V, MINOR
NOTICE TO: KNOWN or UNKNOWN FATHER, WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN
On the 25th day of March 2026, came Ambria Ron’Nesha Vanderbilt, Mother and Petitioner for the Change of Name for C.A.V, minor. And whereas the 21st day of April 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 four consecutive weeks in the Western Star, 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 March 2026.
Jacqueline Knox, JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS TO PROBATE WILL
STATE OF ALABAMA, JEFFERSON COUNTY, BESSEMER DIVISION PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES000597
ESTATE OF: WILLIAM IRA MILLS, DECEASED
On the 16th day of October 2025, came Edward Michael Speanburg, a.k.a. Mike Speanburg 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 William Ira Mills, deceased. And the 13th day of July 2026, at 10:45 a.m., having been set as a day for hearing said petition.
It further appearing that the following next of kin of said deceased are: viz: William Ira Mills, Minnie Harrison Mills, Ruby Nelson Mills, John Louis Coleman Nelson, Flora Augusta Warren Nelson, and any and All Known and Unknown Heirs. It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
Done this the 30th day of March 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore, JUDGE OF PROBATE
PUB: 4/3/26; 4/10/26 and 4/17/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA, JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 236ES000867
ESTATE OF: JIMMY LEE ALLEN, deceased.
To: Vivian Sue Sparks, any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 12th day of February 2026, came Jerome Allen, Administrator for the Estate of Jimmy Lee Allen, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same. It is therefore ordered that the 5th day of August 2026, at 1:30 p.m., be appointed a day for making such settlement at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 30th day of May 2026.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard, JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUB: 4/3/26; 4/10/26 and 4/17/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LISA DIANE WILSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000046
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30th day of March 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE, Personal Representative(s)
04/03/2026; 04/10/2026; 04/17/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION: STATE OF ALABAMA, JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 23BES000168
ESTATE OF: LOUISE NIX CAMPBELL, DECEASED
TO: Katie Freeman Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown And to any and all interested parties;
On the 3rd day of March 2026, came Brian Campbell, and filed his Petition to Approve Sale, in the matter of the Estate of Louise Nix Campbell, Deceased. And whereas the 17th day of June 2026, at 11:00 a.m. has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 31st day of March 2026.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard, JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 4/3/26; 4/10/26 AND 4/17/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: AARON SMITH, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000170
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30th day of March 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE, Personal Representative(s)
04/03/2026; 04/10/2026; 04/17/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: THOMAS GERALD SCARBORO, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000171
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30th day of March 2026 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE, Personal Representative(s)
04/03/2026; 04/10/2026; 04/17/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SYLVESTER CANNON JR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000172
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30th day of March 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE, Personal Representative(s)
04/03/2026; 04/10/2026; 04/17/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BRENDA RUDOLPH, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000402
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 31st day of March 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
SANDRA RUDOLPH, Personal Representative(s)
04/03/2026; 04/10/2026; 04/17/2026
Attorney of Record
