Legal Notices Week of May 29, 2026

LEGAL 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 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

LEGAL NOTICE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Vincente Gonzalez Hernandez on May 2, 2023, said Mortgage recorded on May 12, 2023 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of JEFFERSON County, Alabama, as Instrument Number 2023046063.

Carolyn S. Purifoy, as Lender and Mortgagee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Birmingham, JEFFERSON County, Alabama, on June 4, 2026 during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in JEFFERSON County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, according to the Survey of Oak Ridge Park, as recorded in Map Book 5, Page 122 in the office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

Property street address:
529 63rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35212

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED.

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process.

An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

The sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.

The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.

This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation; contact Massey, Stotser & Nichols, PC at the telephone number shown below prior to attendance at sale.

Erin P. McConatha
MASSEY, STOTSER, & NICHOLS, P.C.
1780 Gadsden Highway
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35235

As Attorney for Carolyn S. Purifoy
(205) 838-9000

PUBLICATION DATES: May 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026
NEWSPAPER: The Western Star

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ANGELICCA AMBER NEWTON, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000239

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 7th day of May 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)

05/15/2026; 05/22/2026; 05/29/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOE WAYNE WALTERS, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000242

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 8th day of May 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.

PHILLIP WALTERS
Personal Representative(s)

05/15/2026; 05/22/2026; 05/29/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TERRY JUDSON HARMON aka TERRY HARMON, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000166

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12TH day of May 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.

JACOB HARMON
Personal Representative(s)

05/15/2026; 05/22/2026; 05/29/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: AMBER W JONES, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000245

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12TH day of MAY 2026 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.

LYDIA T REYNOLDS
Personal Representative(s)

05/15/2026; 05/22/2026; 05/29/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION

STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT

CASE NO.: 26BES00249

ESTATE OF: VIOLET PARKER, DECEASED

TO: CRIAG PARKER, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:

On the 14th day of May 2026, Christopher Parker came and filed his Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Violet Parker, Deceased.

And whereas the 14th day of July 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 three successive weeks in the WESTERN STAR, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.

This the 14th day of May 2026.

_/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE

Run dates: 05/22/2026, 05/29/2026, 06/05/2026

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PAULINE J GREGORY, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000250

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14TH day of MAY 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.

VICKY LYNN GREGORY
Personal Representative(s)

05/22/2026; 05/29/2026; 06/5/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MILDRED BUSSEY, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000238

ANCILLARY LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6th day of May 2026 by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.

RENEE BUSSEY
Personal Representative(s)

05/22/2026; 05/29/2026; 06/5/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GREGORY BRIAN PITTS, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000233

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14TH day of MAY 2026 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.

DUSTIN ALLEN PITTS
Personal Representative(s)

05/22/2026; 05/29/2026; 06/05/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JACK RANDALL GIBBONS, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000247

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13TH day of MAY 2026 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.

HEATHER CHANDLER
Personal Representative(s)

05/22/2026; 05/29/2026; 06/05/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ONA JEAN WARREN a/k/a ONA COOPER WARREN, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000248

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13th day of May 2026 by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.

BRIAN KEITH MCDUFF
Personal Representative(s)

05/22/2026; 05/29/2026; 06/05/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LEVI D TARVER III, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000253

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18TH day of May 2026 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.

TIEARA C TARVER
Personal Representative(s)

05/22/2026; 05/29/2026; 06/05/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GREGORY ALAN MCBRIDE, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000117

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 19th day of May 2026 by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.

LEIGH ANN MCBRIDE
Personal Representative(s)

05/22/2026; 05/29/2026; 06/05/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOSEPHINE STINSON, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000698

BESSIE DEBETHAM
Personal Representative(s)

05/22/2026; 05/29/2026; 06/05/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HERMAN HERSHEL WARE JR aka HERMAN H. WARE, JR aka H.H. WARE, JR aka RED WARE, JR, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000134

LEE WARE STALLINGS
Personal Representative(s)

05/22/2026; 05/29/2026; 06/05/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: STANLEY GEORGE WALKER, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000224

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 27th day of April 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.

THELMA WALKER
Personal Representative(s)

5/22/26; 5/29/26 AND 6/5/26

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: NICHOLAS ANDREW TURNER, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000251

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 15th day of May 2026 by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.

ROSANNE MICHELLE TURNER
Personal Representative(s)

05/22/2026; 05/29/2026; 06/05/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HUMPHERY COOK, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000254

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 19TH day of MAY 2026 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.

BRIAN V COOK
Personal Representative(s)

05/22/2026; 05/29/2026; 06/05/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MICHAEL S HEMBREE, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000261

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21ST day of MAY 2026 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.

DEBORAH HEMBREE
Personal Representative(s)

05/29/2026; 06/5/2026; 06/12/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

Jefferson County, Alabama Board of Equalization & Adjustments
Notice of Valuation of Property

In accordance with State of Alabama Code, Section 40-2-18, the Jefferson County, Alabama Board of Equalization has set 2026 real property values for all parcels located in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Beginning on May 26, 2026 these values are available for public inspection in the Birmingham and Bessemer Courthouse’s Board of Equalization or you may log on to the Board of Equalization website to locate the value.

Objections must be filed in writing within 30 calendar days of the objection notice date. You may file online, hand deliver, or mail objections to us.

Instructions addressing objections to value are also available on our website at:
boe.jccal.org

Published May 29, June 5 & June 12, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 3699

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 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 6:00 p.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:

Direction of north, appropriate scale and topography.
Location of subject property in relation to the city.
Use of property adjacent to the site.
Proposed use of land and density of development for the site.
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 of the preliminary development plan by the planning and zoning commission.

(c) The preliminary development plan may be approved by the planning and zoning commission as part of an application for a zoning amendment.

If the planning and zoning commission issues a written report of disapproval of the preliminary development plan, the city council may overrule or approve the preliminary development plan and any modification made thereto as part of a zoning amendment.

(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, any previously approved preliminary plan may be amended by the chief officer of the department of buildings and inspections as long as the amended preliminary plan is generally consistent with the previously approved preliminary development plan.

(e) More detailed site development plans may be required subject to specific zone districts if determined necessary by the planning and zoning commission.

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(5), 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(5), 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.

ADOPTED and APPROVED this the 19th day of May 2026.

Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama

Publication Date: May 29, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ELLA R ANDREWS a/k/a ELLA RUTH ANDREWS, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000257

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st day of May 2026 by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.

CODY ANDREWS
Personal Representative(s)

05/29/2026; 06/05/2026; 06/12/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

CASE NO. 26BES00258

NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF ROBERT V. TRUSS, DECEASED

TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF ROBERT V. TRUSS, DECEASED AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Take notice that ROBERT V. TRUSS, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on March 23, 2023; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of ROBERT V. TRUSS, Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 21st day of May 2026, as provided in the “Alabama Small Estates Act”.

You may take any action you deem appropriate regarding this estate, including notice to the Court, of any legal cause why this estate should not be distributed according to said Act within 30 days from the date of this publication.

This the 21st day of May 2026.

_/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
BESSEMER DIVISION

RUN DATE: 05/29/2026

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION

STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT

ESTATE OF: GILBERT A. POTTER, DECEASED
CASE NO.: 26BES00252

TO: HARRY A. POTTER, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:

On the 15th day of May 2026, Tracy Gartenbaum came and filed her Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Gilbert A. Potter, Deceased.

And whereas the 14th day of July 2026, at 10:30 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.

This the 20th day of May 2026.

_/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE

Run dates: 05/29/2026, 06/05/2026, 06/12/2026

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARIA ISABEL FARIAS, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000255

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 20th day of May 2026 by the HONORABLE Jameria J. Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama.

RAUL FRANCISCO FARIAS
Personal Representative(s)

05/29/2026; 06/05/2026; 06/12/2026

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION

STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT

CASE NO. 26BES0000212
ESTATE OF: Jerome Richardson, DECEASED

TO: Kelvin Whisenhut, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown And to any and all interested parties;

On the 14th day of May 2026 came Linda Roper Richardson, and filed her Motion to Revoke Letters of Administration and for Issuance of Letters of Administration to Surviving Spouse, in the matter of the Estate of Jerome Richardson, Deceased.

And whereas the 1st day of July 2026, at 1:30 p.m. has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.

It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.

This the 15th day of May 2026.

Yashiba Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE

5/29/26; 6/5/26; 6/12/26

LEGAL NOTICE

CASE NO. 26BES00266

NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF OVA L. JACOBS, DECEASED

TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF OVA L. JACOBS, DECEASED AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Take notice that OVA L. JACOBS, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on May 26, 2021; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of OVA L. JACOBS, Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 26th day of May 2026, as provided in the “Alabama Small Estates Act.”

This the 26th day of May 2026.

/S/ Sherry C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE,
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
BESSEMER DIVISION

RUN DATE: 05/29/2026

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BIBB COUNTY, ALABAMA

In the Matter of the Adoption Petition of Cody Jason Martin and Sara Elise Pettit Martin

Case No. 2026AD023

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

NOTICE TO: UNKNOWN FATHER, whose whereabouts are unknown.

To the unknown biological father of a minor child born to Samone Dorlinda Kelley on March 22nd, 2023, in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Please take notice that a Petition for Adoption has been filed in Case No. 2026AD023 and that a hearing on said petition has been set for the 14th day of August, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. before the Probate Court of Bibb County, Alabama.

Please be advised that if you intend to contest this Petition for Adoption you must file a written response with the attorney for the Petitioner(s) named below and with the Probate Court of Bibb County, Alabama but no later than 30 days from the last day this notice is published.

You may appear and contest the same if you choose.

Done this the 22nd day of May, 2026.

Stephanie W. Kemmer
BIBB COUNTY PROBATE JUDGE
8 Court Square W A, Centerville, AL 35042

Attorney for Petitioner(s):
Arthur O. Acosta
115 Magnolia Place Dr.
Wetumpka, AL 36093

Petitioner(s):
Cody Jason Martin
Sara Elise Pettit Martin

PUBLISH IN THE BESSEMER “WESTERN STAR” ONCE A WEEK FOR FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS.

Publish: May 29, June 5, 12, & 19, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BIBB COUNTY, ALABAMA

In the Matter of the Adoption Petition of James Christopher Brown and Jennifer Dominic Brown

Case No. 2026AD021

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

NOTICE TO: UNKNOWN FATHER, whose whereabouts are unknown.

To the unknown biological father of a minor child born to Lakesha Denise Loyd on July 11th, 2016, in Fulton County, Georgia.

Please take notice that a Petition for Adoption has been filed in Case No. 2026AD021 and that a hearing on said petition has been set for the 14th day of August, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. before the Probate Court of Bibb County, Alabama.

You may appear and contest the same if you choose.

Done this the 22nd day of May, 2026.

Stephanie W. Kemmer
BIBB COUNTY PROBATE JUDGE
8 Court Square W A, Centerville, AL 35042

Attorney for Petitioner(s):
Arthur O. Acosta
115 Magnolia Place Dr.
Wetumpka, AL 36093

Petitioner(s):
James Christopher Brown
Jennifer Dominic Brown

PUBLISH IN THE BESSEMER “WESTERN STAR” ONCE A WEEK FOR FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS.

Publish: May 29, June 5, 12, & 19, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BIBB COUNTY, ALABAMA

In the Matter of the Adoption Petition of Cody Jason Martin and Sara Elise Pettit Martin

Case No. 2026AD022

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

NOTICE TO: FATHER, whose whereabouts are unknown.

To the presumed father, CASEY JORGE MCDUFFIE, of a minor child born to Samone Dorlinda Kelley on September 16th, 2021, in Walker County, Alabama.

Please take notice that a Petition for Adoption has been filed in Case No. 2026AD022 and that a hearing on said petition has been set for the 14th day of August, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. before the Probate Court of Bibb County, Alabama.

You may appear and contest the same if you choose.

Done this the 22nd day of May, 2026.

Stephanie W. Kemmer
BIBB COUNTY PROBATE JUDGE
8 Court Square W A, Centerville, AL 35042

Attorney for Petitioner(s):
Arthur O. Acosta
115 Magnolia Place Dr.
Wetumpka, AL 36093

Petitioner(s):
Cody Jason Martin
Sara Elise Pettit Martin

PUBLISH IN THE BESSEMER “WESTERN STAR” ONCE A WEEK FOR FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS.

Publish: May 29, June 5, 12, & 19, 2026