LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
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
Whose address is also unknown or undisclosed
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of L.N.J (born to Melisa Ann Curtis, Natural Mother), was filed on the 23rd day of March 2026, alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of father. Minor Child’s birth date is April 19, 2017.
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 30th day of March 2026.
JACQUELINE KNOX
Deputy Judge of Probate
RUN DATES: 04/03, 04/10, 04/17, 04/24/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000165
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF: H.M.H, MINOR
NOTICE TO: KNOWN OR UNKNOWN FATHER
Whereabouts unknown
On the 27th day of March 2026, came Jasmine Antonia Stringer, Mother and Petitioner, for the Change of Name for H.M.H, minor.
And whereas the 2nd day of June 2026, at 10:00 A.M. has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for four consecutive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do. Please note that an answer may be filed within 30 days from the date of this last publication notice.
Given under my hand, this, the 27th day of March 2026.
JACQUELINE KNOX
Judge of Probate
Publication Dates: April 3rd, 10th, 17th, April 24th, 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
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, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do. Please note that an answer may be filed within 30 days from the date of this last publication notice.
Given under my hand, this, the 25th day of March 2026.
JACQUELINE KNOX
Judge of Probate
Publication Dates: April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BRENDA JOYCE GILLILAND, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000181
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 6th day of April 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.
DANA PHARO
Personal Representative(s)
04/10/2026; 04/17/2026; 04/24/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000155
ESTATE OF: JAMES HARRISON, DECEASED
To Cheryl Harrison Taylor, any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice:
On the 7th day of April 2025, came Alvin Holley, Executor for the Estate of James Harrison, deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 10th day of August 2026, at 2:00 p.m., be appointed a day for making such settlement at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 6th day of April 2026.
JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE
Judge of Probate
PLEASE PUBLISH: 4/10/26; 4/17/26; 4/24/26
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS TO PROBATE WILL
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – BESSEMER DIVISION – PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000180
ESTATE OF: DOROTHY M. GLENN aka DOROTHY MAY GLENN, DECEASED
On the 2nd day of April 2026, came Connie Glenn Shafer and filed her petition in writing therewith producing and filing in this Court an instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Dorothy M. Glenn aka Dorothy Mae Glenn, deceased, and praying for such orders, decrees, and proceedings as will duly and legally effect the probate and record of said instrument as such will.
And the 19th day of May, 2026, at 11:30 A.M., having been set as a day for hearing said petition and the proof to be submitted in support of same, and it further appearing that the following next of kin of said deceased are: viz:
Michael T. Glenn, Joey W. Glenn, Wayne Dempsey, Michelle Dempsey, Darrell Dempsey, and any and all known and unknown heirs whose names, ages, conditions, and whereabouts are unknown.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in Jefferson County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given to the said named next of kin and all other persons in interest to be and appear in this Court on said 19th day of May 2026 to contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
Done this the 6th day of April 2026.
JACQUELINE KNOX
Judge of Probate
Publication Dates: 04/10, 04/17, and 04/24/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM KEITH CONOLLEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000168
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 2nd day of April 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.
CONNIE FORD CONOLLEY
Personal Representative(s)
04/10/2026; 04/17/2026; 04/24/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SHARON KAY BRITNELL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000090
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 24th day of February 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.
BRANDI HELTON
Personal Representative(s)
4/10/26; 4/17/26 AND 4/24/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PATRICIA WALKER PHARRIS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000177
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 1st day of April 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.
TRACI PAYNE
Personal Representative(s)
4/10/26; 4/17/26 AND 4/24/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES00417
ESTATE OF: ALSEY LEONARD FOLEY, deceased.
To: James Ray Stomps, Timothy Lee Stomps, Felicia Melton, Matthew Foley, Crag Foley and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 11th day of February 2026 came Ella Darnell Foley, Personal Representative for the Estate of Alsey Leonard Foley, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 10th 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 6th day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUB: 4/10/26; 4/17/26; 4/24/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 19BES00022
ESTATE OF: LUDELL COLBURN, deceased.
To: Angela Colburn Sparks, Amanda Langston, Ashly Colburn, Estate of Kenneth McMillian, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 2nd day of March 2026, came Elizabeth W. McElroy, as Successor Administrator for the Estate of Ludell Colburn, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 10th day of August 2026, at 1:45 p.m., be appointed a day for making such settlement at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 6th day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUB: 4/10/26; 4/17/26; 4/24/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000650
ESTATE OF: BILLIE JOYCE GRAHAM, deceased.
To: Kelly Travis, Haley Grace Poer, M.C.P. and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 15th day of December 2025, came Leta Cook, Personal Representative for the Estate of Billie Joyce Graham, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 10th day of August 2026, at 2:30 p.m., be appointed a day for making such settlement at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 6th day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUB: 4/10/26; 4/17/26; 4/24/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RONNIE H GLAZE a/k/a RONNIE HAYES GLAZE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000192
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 9th day of April 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.
TONYA DUNCAN
Personal Representative(s)
04/17/2026; 04/24/2026; 05/01/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: T. RAE MADDOX A/K/A TEZZIE RAE MADDOX, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000189
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 9TH day of APRIL 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.
JEFFREY WADE MADDOX
Personal Representative(s)
04/17/2026; 04/24/2026; 05/01/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ELLIS DUANE THOMAS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000087
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 20TH day of February 2026 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MARK SOMMERVILLE
Personal Representative(s)
04/17/2026; 04/24/2026; 05/01/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER CIVIL DIVISION
MANAGEMENT TEAM SYSTEMS, LLC,
Plaintiff,
v.
RENEE CARTER and FICTICIOUS DEFENDANTS A, B, C & D who may be occupants at 500 Hillside Terrace, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, whose correct names are otherwise known to Plaintiff and who will be added by amendment when ascertained, and
Lot 6, Block 2 According to the Survey of Springhill Estates, as recorded in Map Book: 18, Page: 24, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division.
PID: 38-00-17-4-010-002.000
Defendants.
Case Number: 68-CV-2026-900266.00
NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION PUBLICATION
To: RENEE CARTER and Fictitious Defendants A, B, C, D, E, F & G being those entities or persons that may claim any interest in the real property described herein that will be named when ascertained; or have and any person or entity which may claim any interest, right, title or encumbrance upon in the above described real property or any portion thereof, including but not limited to incompetents and/or minors and heirs of Renee Carter; whose whereabouts are unknown.
You are hereby notified that an In Rem Complaint for Declaratory Judgment, Judicial Foreclosure, Ejectment and Quiet Title, in the above-styled action was filed against you on March 25, 2026. The Defendants must answer the Complaint within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication date being May 8, 2026 or a judgment by default may be rendered against them.
This notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the complaint. Your response must be filed with Karen Dunn Burks, Circuit Court Clerk; Jefferson County Circuit Court—Bessemer Division; 1851 Second Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020, and served upon attorney for Plaintiff, Stephanie Lanier Weems, Esq., at 1780 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, Alabama 35235. Plaintiff’s Attorney’s phone number is (205) 838-9000.
Done this the 7th day of April, 2026.
Karen Dunn Burks
CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
To be published April 17th, 24th, May 1st and May 8th, 2026.
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF ALABAMA
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
STATE LANDS DIVISION
INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF STATE LAND LOCATED IN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA
LOCATION OF PROPERTY SUBJECT OF THIS NOTICE:
The “Sharpes Lake Road Property,” more specifically described as follows:
A parcel of land located in a portion of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19, Township 20 South, Range 9 West and all of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Township 20 South, Range 10 West, that lies North and West of Lake Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, containing 20.96 acres more or less.
MINIMUM BID AMOUNT: $420,000
BID DEPOSIT: Each bid submitted must be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $42,000 as bid deposit made payable to the State Lands Division which will be forfeited if the bid is accepted and the bidder does not complete the transaction within thirty (30) days of award. Any bid submitted without such check will not be considered.
Unsuccessful bidders’ deposits will be returned promptly following the bid opening. The successful bidder’s deposit will be applied to the purchase price. The successful bidder shall reimburse the Alabama Department of Mental Health for the cost of the appraisal, $3,200, the cost of the survey, $16,300, and the advertisement fees incurred for this notice.
DATE, TIME & LOCATION BID OPENING:
Sealed bids will be received by Director of the State Lands Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources until THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026, 4:00 P.M. Each bid must be submitted in a separate envelope clearly marked on the outside “SEALED BID FOR SHARPES LAKE ROAD PROPERTY – DO NOT OPEN” and delivered to:
State Lands Division, 464 Folsom Administrative Building, 64 North Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130-1901.
All bids received by this deadline will be publicly opened and read on the following day, FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026, 10:00 A.M. in the office of the State Lands Division. If ADA accommodations are needed, contact Bailey Forks at (334) 242-3484. Requests should be made at least 7 days prior to opening.
PRIOR TO BID SUBMISSION:
Interested parties must review the COMPLETE INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF STATE LAND at https:/Iwww.outdooralabama.com/public-notices/land-salesand-Ieasing-act which details property location and specific requirements related to this Invitation including, but not limited to, submission of bids and payment of costs. Requests for copies of the Invitation should be directed to the State Lands Division (334) 242-3484.
Potential bidders seeking to access the property for the purposes of inspection may contact Bryan Penn with the Alabama Department of Mental Health at (334) 353-7283. It is the sole responsibility of potential bidders to seek information regarding access sufficiently in advance of the bid opening.
NO BID SHALL BE RECEIVED FOR ANY REASON ANY TIME AFTER THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. IT SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO ENSURE ACTUAL RECEIPT OF THE BID BY THE STATE LANDS DIVISION PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
Patricia Powell McCurdy
State Lands Director
DATE: 04-07-2026
Published in the WESTERN STAR: April 17, 2026, April 24, 2026, May 1, 2026, and May 8, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (KNOWN MOTHER)
PROBATE COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF:
M.T.C, Jr
M.J.C
MINORS
CASE NO. 26BES000063 / 26BES000064
NOTICE TO: LASHAUNDRA DENISE CRUMB
ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
You will take notice that a petition for the adoption of M.T.C, Jr and M.J.C, Minor Children (LASHAUNDRA DENISE CRUMB, Natural Mother), was filed on the 5th day of February 2026, alleging that the whereabouts of LASHAUNDRA DENISE CRUMB, whose relationship to the aforesaid Minor Child is that of mother, are unknown to the petitioners. Minor Children were born November 20, 2020, and November 20, 2023.
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 Wendell Major, 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 8th of April 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Wendell Major, Esq.
300 18th Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
PUB: 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (KNOWN MOTHER)
PROBATE COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF:
A.R.R
D.I.R
MINORS
CASE NO. 26BES000128 / 26BES000129
NOTICE TO: KEVIN WADE RINER
ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
You will take notice that a petition for the adoption of A.R.R and D.I.R, Minor Children (KEVIN WADE RINER, Natural Father), was filed on the 11th day of March 2026, alleging that the whereabouts of KEVIN WADE RINER, whose relationship to the aforesaid Minor Child is that of father, are unknown to the petitioners. Minor Children were born June 5, 2019, and September 21, 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 Conner Edge, 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 8th of April 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Conner Edge, Esq.
2924 Crescent Avenue
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
PUB: 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JACQUELINE D CAUSEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000094
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 24TH day of February 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.
PHILIP M CAUSEY
Personal Representative(s)
04/17, 04/24, 05/01/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DAVID ROLAND LAWLEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000193
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10th day of April 2026 by the HONORABLE Jameria J. Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
PAULA ANN LAWLEY
Personal Representative(s)
04/17/2026; 04/24/2026; 05/0112026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
Alabama Department of Transportation
2024–2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Amendment No. 28
The Alabama Department of Transportation has submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration an amendment to modify projects with the FY 2024–2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which was approved October 2023.
This amendment is available for review during normal business hours at the following location:
Alabama Department of Transportation, E-101, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36110
or visit the ALDOT’s webpage at:
https://www.dot.state.al.us
https://cpmsapps.dot.state.al.us/OfficeEngineer/Plan/Statewide
Written public comments will be received for a 21-day period from this publication’s notice date.
John R. Cooper
Transportation Director
April 17, 24 & May 1, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SAMUEL LEE WALKER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000187
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 8th day of April 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.
VIRGINIA NEVELS WALKER
Personal Representative(s)
04/17, 04/24, 05/012026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GERALDINE LAURA ENNIS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000194
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13TH day of APRIL 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.
PEGGY REEVES
Personal Representative(s)
04/17/2026; 04/24/2026; 05/01/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
ESTATE OF: KIMBERLY D. MASSEY, DECEASED
CASE NO. 26BES00199
TO: GEORGIA COOPER, JUSTIN KING, JASON KING, JEFFREY HAGOOD, AND AMY HAGOOD
Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 14th day of April 2026, James W. Massey came and filed his Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Kimberly D. Massey, Deceased.
And whereas the 23rd day of June 2026, at 9:00 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the WESTERN STAR, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 15th day of April 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 04/24/2026, 05/01/2026, 05/08/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON OBJECTION OF CLAIM
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BESSEMER DIVISION
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES00029
ESTATE OF: MASSY JAROME ALLEN, DECEASED
TO: TAWANNA GARNERALLEN (USA)
And to any and all interested parties:
On the 22nd day of March 2026, came Deidre Allen Boults, Personal Representative for the Estate of Massy Jarome Allen, Deceased, and filed her Objection of Claim filed by you in the above-named matter.
Whereas the 15th day of June 2026, 11:30 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 20th day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run Dates: 04/24, 05/01, 05/08/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 3391 OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER, ALABAMA, KNOWN AS THE “CITY OF BESSEMER ZONING ORDINANCE,” BY AMENDING SECTIONS 2.1(2), 2.13, 2.5(3), 3.2, 4.10(5), 5.1(5), 5.2(5), 5.3(5), 5.4(5), 5.5(4), 5.6(5), 5.7(5), 5.9(5), 6.1(5), 6.2(5), 6.3(5), 6.4(5), and 7.9(5), RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT PLANS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 11-52-77 and 11-52-78 of the Code of Alabama, the planning and zoning commission of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, is authorized to review and recommend amendments to the City of Bessemer Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the planning and zoning commission has reviewed proposed amendments to Sections 2.11, 2.12, and 2.13 concerning zoning amendment procedures and development plans of Ordinance No. 3391; and
WHEREAS, public hearings were duly scheduled and held before the planning and zoning commission in accordance with the notice and procedural requirements of Sections 11-52-77 and 11-52-78 of the Code of Alabama and applicable law; and
WHEREAS, following such hearings, the planning and zoning commission submitted reports and recommendations to the City Council of the City of Bessemer in favor of the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bessemer has determined that it is in the public interest to adopt the proposed zoning text amendments and has conducted a public hearing with notice provided as required by law and has set a public hearing on for the 19th day of May, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Bessemer City Hall, 1700 3rd Avenue N., Bessemer, Alabama and has directed the City Clerk to give notice thereof, as provided by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of Section 2.1 — Administrative officer.
Subsection (2) of Section 2.1 of Ordinance No. 3391 is hereby amended to add the following:
(f) Approve final development plans and amendments thereto as set forth in section 2.13.
Section 2. Amendment of Section 2.13 — Development Plans.
Section 2.13 of Ordinance No. 3391 is hereby amended so as to read in its entirety as follows:
Sec. 2.13. Development plans.
(1) Required development plans.
(a) Submission of a preliminary development plan as part of any zoning application is required prior to zoning property.
(b) A final development plan is required prior to the issuance of a building permit in accordance with the provisions of section 2.5 for all developments in planned districts. Approval of such plans by the planning and zoning commission is required in conjunction with any proposed zoning amendment(s) for one or more planned districts and in accordance with planned district requirements as set forth in this ordinance.
(2) Preliminary development plans.
(a) Contents. A property owner or its designee applying for a zoning amendment shall submit a preliminary development plan to the planning and zoning commission consisting of a minimum of:
- Site plan, showing:
a. Direction of north, appropriate scale and topography.
b. Location of subject property in relation to the city.
c. Use of property adjacent to the site.
d. Proposed use of land and density of development for the site.
e. Proposed access to and traffic circulation within the site. - Proposed development schedule for the project.
- Letters from utility companies relating to the provision of adequate public facilities and services.
(b) Review process. The planning and zoning commission shall review and make a recommendation on the proposed zoning amendment in accordance with the provisions of section 2.11. In any case, an amendment to the zoning ordinance may be submitted to the city council only upon either the favorable recommendation of the preliminary development plan by the planning and zoning commission or a written report of disapproval.
(c) The preliminary development plan may be approved by the planning and zoning commission as part of an application for a zoning amendment. If disapproved, the city council may overrule or approve the plan and any modification made thereto.
(d) Except in planned districts in conjunction with final development plan approval, no amendment to a previously approved preliminary development plan shall be required; however, amendments may be approved if generally consistent with the original plan and do not increase the intensity of the use.
(e) More detailed site development plans may be required subject to specific zone districts if determined necessary by the planning and zoning commission.
(3) Final development plan.
(a) Applicability. In planned districts, prior to removal of vegetation, restructuring of land, or construction, a final development plan is required.
(b) Contents. A final development plan shall be generally consistent with the preliminary plan and include:
- Site plan, showing details such as structures, land use, parking, circulation, signage, landscaping, drainage, and utilities.
- A public improvement plan consistent with subdivision regulations.
- Any deed restrictions to be recorded.
- Traffic analysis prepared by a registered professional engineer.
- Development schedule.
- Fire protection plan approved by the Bessemer fire chief.
- Other information necessary to demonstrate compliance.
(c) Additional requirements.
Includes provisions for maintenance organizations, protection of natural features, buffering, safe access, and pedestrian circulation.
(d) Review process.
Plans are reviewed by the planning and zoning commission, city engineer, and other agencies. Approval or disapproval must occur within 30 days, with written justification for any denial.
(e) Amendment of final development plan.
Amendments may be approved if consistent with the preliminary plan. Minor changes may be authorized provided they do not significantly alter size, location, or ordinance compliance requirements. Certification is required prior to issuance of a building permit.
Section 3. Amendment of Section 2.5 — Issuance of building permit.
Subsection 3(i) of Section 2.5 of Ordinance No. 3391 is hereby amended so as to read in its entirety as follows:
Any final development plan required under the provisions of this ordinance, bearing certificate of approval by the planning and zoning commission or the chief office of the department of buildings and inspections.
Section 4. Amendment of Section 3.2 — Specific definitions.
Section 3.2 of Ordinance No. 3391 is hereby amended to include a new definition for “Planned districts” as follows:
Planned districts. R-6 Planned residential district, C-6 Planned shopping district, I-6 Planned industrial district, MXD Mixed-use district, PRD Planned recreational district and any other district for which a final development plan is required.
Section 5. Repeal of Sections 4.10(5), 5.1(5), 5.2(5), 5.3(5), 5.4(5), 5.5(4), 5.6(5), 5.7(5), 5.9(5), 6.1(5), 6.2(5), 6.3(5), 6.4(5) and 7.9(5).
Sections 4.10(5), 5.1(5), 5.2(5), 5.3(5), 5.4(5), 5.5(4), 5.6(5), 5.7(5), 5.9(5), 6.1(5), 6.2(5), 6.3(5), 6.4(5) and 7.9(5) of Ordinance No. 3391 are hereby repealed.
Section 6.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 7.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and publication as required by law.
Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama
Publication Date: April 24, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000186
ESTATE OF: CLAIRE HARBIN PIERCE, A MINOR
TO: REBECCA HARBIN, ROBERT PIERCE, PEGGY EPHRATH, Custodian of CARTER JACK PIERCE, Any and All Unknown Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Whereabouts are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
Take notice that on the 7th day of April 2026, Michael Pruitt Harbin filed a petition for the appointment of a Conservator for Claire Harbin Pierce, a minor.
Notice is hereby given the above named person and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Conservator has been set for hearing on the 13th day of July 2026, at 3:00 p.m. All persons in interest should be and appear in this Court on said day of hearing to object to said petition and make such other defense in the premises as to them that may seem meet and proper.
WITNESS MY HAND, this the 17th day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 4/24/26; 5/1/26; 5/8/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JESSIE DOUGLAS WILKERSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000198
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of April 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.
JOHN CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS WILKERSON
Personal Representative(s)
04/24/2026; 05/01/2026; 05/08/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TIMOTHY KNOX SR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000196
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14TH day of APRIL 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.
LATIVIA CHARSETTA KNOX
Personal Representative(s)
04/24/2026; 05/1/2026; 05/08/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES MICHAEL MADDOX, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000200
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of April 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.
LESLIE MADDOX COLLIER
Personal Representative(s)
04/24/2026; 05/01/2026; 05/08/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: VIVIAN A JONES, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000205
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th day of April 2026 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.
CONNIE JONES LOWE
Personal Representative(s)
04/24/2026; 05/01/2026; 05/08/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DEBBIE THOMAS MCCOY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000213
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 20th day of April 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.
AMI MELISSA CASTLEBERRY
Personal Representative(s)
4/24/26; 5/1/26 and 5/8/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
The Bessemer Housing Authority (BHA) is required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to prepare a Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan annually and a Five-Year Plan every fifth fiscal year. The PHA Plan is a comprehensive guide to the PHA’s policies, programs, operations and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals. It is through the PHA Plan that a PHA receives capital funding.
Any comments may be submitted by mail to the Bessemer Housing Authority, 1515 Fairfax Ave., South, Bessemer, AL 35020.
The Draft PHA Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 will be available for review at BHA locations:
- 1515 Fairfax Avenue South, Bessemer
- 610 35th Street North, Bessemer
- 1100 5th Avenue North, Bessemer
- 2500 Clarendon Avenue South, Bessemer
From 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and on the Bessemer Housing Authority’s website: www.besha.org.
PUBLICATION DATES:
April 24; May 1; May 8; May 15; May 22; May 29; June 5; June 12
