LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000234
ESTATE OF: CHRISTINE STARKEY, AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON
TO: Gloria Weatherby, Barbara Bender, Mary Morgan, Fannie Hunter, George Starkey, Rosetta Ramsey, and any and all unknown heirs, whose names, ages, conditions and whereabouts are unknown and to any and all interested parties;
Take notice that on the 5th day of May 2026, Nakisha Monik Starkey filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardian/Conservator for Christine Starkey, An Alleged Incapacitated Person.
Notice is hereby given the above named person and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Guardian/Conservator has been set for hearing on the 1st day of July 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
All persons in interest should be and appear in this Court on said day of hearing to object to said petition and make such other defense in the premises as to them that may seem meet and proper.
WITNESS MY HAND, this the 5th day of June 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 6/12/26; 6/19/26; 6/26/23; 7/3/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MITCHEL OWEN CRAWFORD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000228
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 5th day of June 2026, by the HONORABLE Sherri C. Friday, 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.
CASSANDRA LOLLAR GUTIERREZ
Personal Representative(s)
06/12/2026; 06/19/2026; 06/26/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: REX M KELLEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000219
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 5th day of June 2025, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
DONNY R KELLEY
Personal Representative(s)
06/12/2026; 06/19/2026; 06/26/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ETHEL COLVIN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000270
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 2nd day of June 2026, by the HONORABLE Sherri C. Friday, 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.
ALFONZO COLVIN
Personal Representative(s)
06/12/2026; 06/19/2026; 06/26/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000289
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF:
B.D.B
MINOR
NOTICE TO: CARL ANTONIO BROCK
WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN
On the 4th day of June 2026, came Lafayette Tennille Holmes, Mother and Petitioner, for the Change of Name for B.D.B, minor.
And whereas the 11th day of August 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 4th day of June 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub June 12th, 19th, 26th, and July 3rd, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GEORGE WILLIAM COLLIER JR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000277
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 3rd day of June 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.
DONNA THOMPSON ALLEN
Personal Representative(s)
06/12/2026; 06/19/2026; 06/26/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DEBRA KAY DAVIS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000287
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 2nd day of June 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.
SAMUEL REESE
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
06/12/2026; 06/19/2026; 06/26/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PEARL RUTH HAMM, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000284
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 3RD day of JUNE 2026, by the HONORABLE SHERRI C. FRIDAY, 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.
JAMES D TERRY
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
06/12/2026; 06/19/2026; 06/26/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: NANCY ROBERTS HOGELIN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000285
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 3RD day of JUNE 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.
KAREN ANN SULLIVAN
Personal Representative(s)
06/12/2026; 06/19//2026; 06/26/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ALFRED WAYNE SMITH, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000263
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE 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, 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.
BRENDA ANN SMITH
Personal Representative(s)
06/12/2026; 06/19/026; 06/26/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE MATTER OF: ADOPTION OF: C.R.R., MINOR
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
CASE NO. 26BES00288
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF: C.R.R.
WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of C.R.R. (born to Toya Monique Robinson, Natural Mother) as filed on the 3rd day of June 2026, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural parent of said minor children are 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 May 22, 2024.
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 Willie Florence, 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 day of June 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Willie Florence, Sr., Esq.
300 Princeton Pkwy SW
Birmingham, Al. 35211
Run dates:
06/12/2026, 06/19/2026, 06/26/2026, 07/03/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES000127
ESTATE OF: JOYCE ELIZABETH WALKER, DECEASED
To: Robin Alma Walker, Wendy Walker Jackson, Aqua Finance, Inc., America’s First Federal Credit Union, Discover Bank C/O DCM Services, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 29th day of December 2025, came Gerald Karl Walker, the Personal Representative for the Estate of Joyce Elizabeth Walker, 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 3:00 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 8th day of June 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
6/12/26; 6/19/26; 6/26/26
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BESS00296
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF:
C.T.A., A MINOR
NOTICE TO: KNOWN OR UNKNOWN FATHER, ADDRESS UNKNOWN
On the 8th day of JUNE 2026, came TE’Keya Waddell, Mother, Petitioner for the Change of Name for C.T.A Minor.
And whereas the 11TH day of August 2026, at 12:00 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 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 8th day of JUNE 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub 4 weeks:
6/12/2026; 6/19/2026; 6/26/2026; 7/3/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00262
ESTATE OF: BONNIE LOUISE BAILEY, DECEASED
TO: Jerry Bailey, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 21st day of May 2026, Joy Mason came and filed her Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Bonnie Louise Bailey, Deceased.
And whereas the 11th day of August 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 9th day of June 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates:
06/12/2026, 06/19/2026, 06/26/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00259
ESTATE OF: JOSEPH D. LAWSON a/k/a JOSEPH DEE LAWSON, DECEASED
TO: Kensly Jolyn Lawson, Paula Smithson, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 22nd day of May 2026, Jackie Lawson came and filed her Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Joseph D. Lawson, Deceased.
And whereas the 11th day of August 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 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 9th day of June 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates:
06/19/2026;
06/26/2026; 07/03/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SUZANNE S NORRIS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000297
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 9th day of June 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.
CLARENCE D NORRIS IV
Personal Representative(s)
06/19/2026; 06/26/2026;
07/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY ALICE WILLIAMS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000305
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th day of June 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.
LASHONTA WILLIAMS SHERMAN
Personal Representative(s)
06/19/2026; 06/26/2026;
07/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JEANNE KELLEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000308
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 15th day of June 2026, by the HONORABLE Sherri C. Friday, 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.
DONNY KELLEY
Personal Representative(s)
06/19/2026; 06/26/2026;
07/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONALD LLOYD CLICK, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000301
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12TH day of JUNE 202. 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.
DONALD WAYNE CLICK
Personal Representative(s)
06/19/2026; 06/26/2026;
07/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
June 15, 2026
Invitation To Bid
Kitchen Equipment
BCS-2026-104
The Bessemer City Board of Education will accept sealed bids for Kitchen Equipment. All respondents are required to submit 3 (three) copies of their bid.
SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT
BESSEMER CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
1621 5TH AVENUE NORTH, BESSEMER, AL 35020
Until Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM.
All envelopes (inside & outside) MUST be labeled whether mailed or hand-delivered with bid number to:
BCS-2026-104
Child Nutrition Kitchen Equipment
Bessemer Board of Education
ATTN: Patricia Stewart
1621 5th Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROSPECTIVE BIDDER TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE BIDS ARE RECEIVED IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT ON/BEFORE Monday, June 29, 2026. ANY BIDS RECEIVED AFTER THE DESIGNATED DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
BIDDER MUST USE THIS FORM AND RETURN IN ITS ENTIRETY.
ITB Posted – Monday, June 15, 2026
Sealed Bid Due – Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Bid Opening – Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM
School Board Meeting – Pending Board Approval
For further information, related to the bid process, you should contact Sharon Sanders, Director-Child Nutrition, by phone at 205-645-3608 or email at shsanders@bessk12.org.
Published June 19 & June 26, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GERALD SCOTT DUKE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000302
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16TH day of JUNE 2026, by the HONORABLE SHERRI C. FRIDAY, 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 ROY DUKE
Personal Representative(s)
06/19/2026; 06/26/2026; 07/3/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00309
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF:
J.A.M.G., A MINOR
NOTICE TO: KNOWN OR UNKNOWN FATHER, ADDRESS UNKNOWN
On the 16th day of June 2026, came Mageli Lizat Garcia Gamino, Mother, Petitioner for the Change of Name for J.A.M.G.
And whereas the 18th day of August 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 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 16th day of June 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub 4 weeks
06/19/2026, 06/26/2026, 07/03/2026, 07/10/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ANN CAROLYN BICE a/k/a ANN CAROLYN SNIDER BICE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000575
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6th day of OCTOBER 2025, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA J. MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MILTON TERRY BICE
Personal Representative(s)
06/26/2026; 07/03/2026;
07/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TERRY DURNAK BRESLER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000311
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th day of June 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.
GINA A DURNAK
Personal Representative(s)
06/26/2026; 07/03/2026;
07/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES000341
ESTATE OF: RALPH DOUGLAS SMITH, DECEASED
To: Jeleicia Barley, Jemeicia Barley, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 2nd day of April 2026, came James L. Stewart, the Personal Representative for the Estate of Ralph Douglas Smith, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 28th day of September 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.
This the 22nd day of June 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
6/26/26; 7/3/26; 7/10/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES000291
ESTATE OF: ISIAH WALKER, DECEASED
To: LaQuita Perkins, Shon Perkins, Isiah Walker, Jr., Natasha C. Walker and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 4th day of May 2026, came Earlie Brooks, Personal Representative for the Estate of Isiah Walker, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 12th day of October 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 22nd day of June 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUB:
6/26/26; 7/3/26;
7/10/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: AUTHERINE JUANITA LUCY FOSTER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000315
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of June 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.
ANGELA DICKERSON
Personal Representative(s)
06/26/2026; 07/03/2026; 07/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 22BES000413
ESTATE OF: Beverly Scott Parker, a protected person
To: Steven L. Parker, Robert L. Parker and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 6th day of February 2025, came Major Ann Scott, the Guardian and Conservator for the Estate of Beverly Scott Parker, a protected person, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 26th day of October 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 22nd day of June 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUB:
6/26/26; 7/3/26; 7/10/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 1998-33944
ESTATE OF: LEVI ALSTON, DECEASED
To: Jacqueline Thomas Amerson, James Smith, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 17th day of June 2026, came Kay L. Cason, Second Successor Administrator for the Estate of Levi Alston, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 12th day of October 2026, at 3:00 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 22nd day of June 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUB:
6/26/26; 7/3/26; 7/10/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONNA GAYE FRANKLIN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000316
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of June 2026, by the HONORABLE Sherri C. Friday, 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.
JUSTIN LEE FRANKLIN
Personal Representative(s)
06/26/2026; 07/03/2026; 07/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES EDWARD HOLT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000319
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of June 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.
CLIFTON HOLT
Personal Representative(s)
06/26/2026; 07/03/2026; 07/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GLORIA K BUNN a/k/a GLORIA KENDRICK BUNN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000320
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of June 2026, by the HONORABLE Sherri C. Friday, 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.
SYLVIA K MILLER
Personal Representative(s)
06/26/2026; 07/03/2026; 07/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000160
ESTATE OF: HAZEL Q. KING, DECEASED
TO: Kim Jones, Alfonso King, Andre Ring, Nikiwa Anderson, Nathaniel Anderson, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties;
On the 24th day of March 2026, came Valarie Cameron, and filed her Petition for Ancillary Probate and Authority to Sell Real Estate, in the matter of the Estate of Hazel Q. King, Deceased.
And whereas the 19th day of August 2026, at 3:00 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 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 23rd day of June 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Please publish:
6/26/26; 7/3/26 and 7/10/26
