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:
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 the following BHA locations:
- 1515 Fairfax Avenue South, Bessemer
- 610 35th Street North, Bessemer
- 1100 5th Avenue North, Bessemer
- 2500 Clarendon Avenue South, Bessemer
The plan may be reviewed from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and on the Bessemer Housing Authority website at www.besha.org.
Publication Dates:
April 24; May 1; May 8; May 15; May 22; May 29; June 5; June 12
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00249
ESTATE OF: VIOLET PARKER, DECEASED
TO: CRAIG 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 filed his Petition for Probate of Will in the matter of the Estate of Violet Parker, Deceased.
The 14th day of July, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. has been set for hearing said petition and receiving testimony in support thereof.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the hearing date be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this county, notifying all interested parties to appear and contest said petition if they deem proper.
This the 14th day of May, 2026.
/s/ 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 the 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, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
VICKY LYNN GREGORY
Personal Representative
05/22/2026; 05/29/2026; 06/05/2026
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 the 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, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
RENEE BUSSEY
Personal Representative
05/22/2026; 05/29/2026; 06/05/2026
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 the 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, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
DUSTIN ALLEN PITTS
Personal Representative
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 the 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, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
HEATHER CHANDLER
Personal Representative
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 the 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, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
BRIAN KEITH McDUFF
Personal Representative
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, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
TIEARA C. TARVER
Personal Representative
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 the 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, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
LEIGH ANN McBRIDE
Personal Representative
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
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon the 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, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
BESSIE DEBETHAM
Personal Representative
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., a/k/a HERMAN H. WARE, JR., a/k/a H.H. WARE, JR., a/k/a RED WARE, JR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000134
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon the 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, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
LEE WARE STALLINGS
Personal Representative
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, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
THELMA WALKER
Personal Representative
05/22/2026; 05/29/2026; 06/05/2026
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, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
ROSANNE MICHELLE TURNER
Personal Representative
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 the 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, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
BRIAN V. COOK
Personal Representative
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 the 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, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
DEBORAH HEMBREE
Personal Representative
05/29/2026; 06/05/2026; 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 established 2026 real property values for all parcels located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Beginning on May 26, 2026, these values are available for public inspection at the Birmingham and Bessemer Courthouse Board of Equalization offices, or online through the Board of Equalization website.
Objections must be filed in writing within thirty (30) calendar days of the objection notice date. Objections may be filed online, delivered in person, or mailed.
Instructions concerning valuation objections are available at:
boe.jccal.org
Published May 29, June 5, and June 12, 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, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
Cody Andrews
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
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 filed her Petition for Probate of Will in the matter of the Estate of Gilbert A. Potter, Deceased.
The 14th day of July 2026, at 10:30 A.M., has been set for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support thereof.
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.
Dated this 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, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
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, Linda Roper Richardson 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.
The 1st day of July 2026, at 1:30 p.m., has been set for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support thereof.
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.
Dated this 15th day of May 2026.
Yashiba Blanchard
Judge of Probate
5/29/26; 6/5/26; 6/12/26
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 22, 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.
If you intend to contest this Petition for Adoption, you must file a written response with the attorney for the Petitioners named below and with the Probate Court of Bibb County, Alabama, 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 Petitioners:
Arthur O. Acosta
115 Magnolia Place Dr.
Wetumpka, AL 36093
Petitioners:
Cody Jason Martin
Sara Elise Pettit Martin
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 11, 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.
If you intend to contest this Petition for Adoption, you must file a written response with the attorney for the Petitioners named below and with the Probate Court of Bibb County, Alabama, 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 Petitioners:
Arthur O. Acosta
115 Magnolia Place Dr.
Wetumpka, AL 36093
Petitioners:
James Christopher Brown
Jennifer Dominic Brown
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 16, 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.
If you intend to contest this Petition for Adoption, you must file a written response with the attorney for the Petitioners named below and with the Probate Court of Bibb County, Alabama, 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 Petitioners:
Arthur O. Acosta
115 Magnolia Place Dr.
Wetumpka, AL 36093
Petitioners:
Cody Jason Martin
Sara Elise Pettit Martin
Publish: May 29, June 5, 12, & 19, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONNA MITCHELL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000231
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 4th 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 the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
Nichcolas Cire Mitchell
Personal Representative(s)
06/05/2026; 06/12/2026; 06/19/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JACQUELINE ELIZABETH HOUSTON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000256
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 Yashiba Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
Kimbely Gatson
Personal Representative(s)
06/05/2026; 06/12/2026; 06/19/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIE SMITH JR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000190
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 9th 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 the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
Jay Greene
Personal Representative(s)
06/05/2026; 06/12/2026; 06/19/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES000219
ESTATE OF: LARRY WAYNE HYCHE, DECEASED
TO: Jerry Lynn Hyche, Phillip Hyche, Timmy Hyche, Jane Hyche, Gary Hyche, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown, and to any and all interested parties:
On the 18th day of September 2025, Mavis Ann Hyche filed her Petition to Set Aside Homestead Allowance, Exempt Property and Family Allowance, in the matter of the Estate of Larry Wayne Hyche, Deceased.
The 27th day of July 2026, at 1:15 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.
Dated this 28th day of May 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
Judge of Probate
Please publish:
6/5/26; 6/12/26; 6/19/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: REAGAN LEIGH ROBERTS SMITH a/k/a REAGAN LEIGH SMITH, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000271
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 28th 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 the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
Thaddeus Jermaine Smith
Personal Representative(s)
06/05/2026; 06/12/2026; 06/19/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000196
ESTATE OF: TIMOTHY KNOX, DECEASED
TO: Quinton Costello Knox, Jozavia Cortez Knox, Kayla Nicole Knox, Kaitlyn Lacole Knox, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown, and to any and all interested parties:
On the 27th day of April 2026, Timesha Knox filed her Motion to Remove Administrator and Motion to Set for Hearing, in the matter of the Estate of Timothy Knox, Deceased.
The 2nd day of September 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.
Dated this 28th day of May 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
Judge of Probate
Please Publish:
6/5/26; 6/12/26; 6/19/26
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. 26BES00268
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF MARY LEE McDANIEL, DECEASED
TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF MARY LEE McDANIEL, DECEASED AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Take notice that MARY LEE McDANIEL, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on March 6, 2026; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of MARY LEE McDANIEL, 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”; that 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 27th day of May 2026.
/S/ Sherry C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
BESSEMER DIVISION
RUN DATE: 06/05/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ELECTION
June 9, 2026
Notice of Election of Municipal Elected Officials
City of Bessemer, Alabama
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, an election for the purpose of electing the Mayor, City Council (Districts 1-7) and School Board (Districts 1-7) for the City of Bessemer, Alabama, will be held, and that all registered and qualified electors of the state, who reside within the corporate limits of Bessemer, Alabama, and have resided therein 30 days or more immediately preceding the date of the election, and who are qualified to vote in the county precinct which embraces and covers that part of the corporate limits of the city in which the elector resides, will be authorized to participate in the election.
The polls will be opened at 7:00 A.M. and close at 7:00 P.M. at the following locations:
Council District and Box — Polling Place
(a) District 1, Box 1 — Fire Administration Building
1101 2nd Avenue
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
(b) District 2, Box 1 — Macedonia Baptist Church
1401 26th Street North
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
(c) District 3, Box 1 — Community Center
South Bessemer Housing Project
2501 Clarendon Avenue
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
(d) District 4, Box 1 — The Station Church
6270 Park South Drive
Bessemer, Alabama 35022
(e) District 4, Box 2 — Parkwood Church of God
1975 Highway 150
Bessemer, Alabama 35022
(f) District 5, Box 1 — West Hills Primary School
710 Glenn Road
Bessemer, Alabama 35022
(g) District 6, Box 1 — Fire Station No. 4
495 Flint Hill Road
Bessemer, Alabama 35022
(h) District 6, Box 2 — Fire Station No. 5
1709 Long 12th Street North
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
(i) District 7, Box 1 — Thompson Manor
1500 Exeter Avenue
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
(j) District 7, Box 2 — Bessemer Recreation Center
100 14th Street South
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
The above-described places of voting have been designated pursuant to Ala. Code 1975, §11-46-24. If necessary, a run-off election will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Any qualified elector who has resided within the City of Bessemer or within the district from which he or she seeks election for a period of at least 90 days may qualify to run for office by filing the appropriate forms and paying any appropriate fees, as otherwise provided by law. These forms may be obtained from and filed with the Office of the City Clerk, Bessemer City Hall, 1700 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Ala. Code 1975, §11-46-25, the qualifying period for the municipal election shall be from the date of this notice (June 9, 2026) until the fourth Tuesday in June (June 23, 2026) at 5:00 P.M.
Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama
Publication Dates: June 5 & 12, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LILA LEE GOLDEN SMITH, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000275
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 1st 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.
PATSY SMITH MARTIN
Personal Representative(s)
06/05/2026; 06/12/2026; 06/19/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: QUINTIN KELLY BARNES SR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000282
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 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.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
06/05/2026; 06/12/2026; 06/19/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOSEPH HAROLD HUMPHREY a/k/a JOSEPH H. HUMPHREY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000281
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 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)
06/05/2026; 06/12/2026; 06/19/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 22BES000686
ESTATE OF: JOSEPH D. LAWSON, a protected person, now deceased
To: Kensley Lawson, Jackie Lawson, Ralph Lawson, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice:
On the 11th day of May 2026, came C. Burton Dunn, Esq., conservator for the Estate of Joseph D. Lawson, a protected person, now deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 28th day of September 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 2nd day of June 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUB:
6/5/26; 6/12/26; 6/19/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KIMBERLY J. BARNES, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000280
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 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.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
06/05/2026; 06/12/2026; 06/19/2026
Attorney of Record
