LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000246
ESTATE OF: JUDY LOONEY, AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON
TO: Kelly Bradford 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 13th day of May 2026, David Thornton filed a petition for the appointment of a Conservator for Judy Looney, An Alleged Incapacitated Person.
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 19th day of August 2026, at 11:45 a.m.
All persons in interest should be and appear in this Court on said day of hearing to object to said petition and make such other defense in the premises as to them that may seem meet and proper.
WITNESS MY HAND, this the 10th day of July 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
7/17/26; 7/24/26; 7/31/26; 8/7/26
LEGAL NOTICE
SALE DATE: August 13, 2026
PUBLICATION DATES: July 17, 24, 31 & August 7
NEWSPAPER: Western Star
FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of land sale contract payments to Management Team Systems, LLC, successor in interest to Kaja Holdings 2, LLC and that certain Memorandum of Land Contract recorded on December 17, 2018 in instrument No.: 2018127062 and re-recorded on February 8, 2019, in Instrument No.: 2019011203, and by virtue of the power of sale contained in §35-8A-316, Code of Alabama, 1975, and Order of the Circuit Court of Jefferson Count – Bessemer Division dated July 8, 2026, the loan holder will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, on August 13, 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:
And more particularly described as follows:
Lot 6, Block 2, according to the Survey of Springhill Estates, as recorded in Map Book 18, Page 24, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division.
Property Address: 500 Hillside Terrace, Bessemer, AL 35020
Owner: Management Team Systems & Renee Carter
Parcel: 38-00-l 7-4-010-002.000
THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS”, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE DECLARATION 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.
The sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness to Team Management Systems, LLC, successor in interest to Kaja Holdings 2, LLC, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.
Lender 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.
MASSEY, STOTSER, & NICHOLS, P.C.
Stephanie Lanier Weems
1780 Gadsden Highway
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35235
As Attorney for Skyview Condominium Association, Inc.
(205) 838-9007
Cc: Team Management Systems, LLC
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ANN L SUMMERLIN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000373
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th day of July 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.
PHILIP E SUMMERLIN
Personal Representative(s)
07/24/2026; 07/31/2026; 08/07/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ANITA LESHER CURRIN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000362
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13th day of July 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.
VICKI CURRIN HUGHES
Personal Representative(s)
7/24/26, 7/31/26 and 8/7/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF: K.T.S., MINOR
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
CASE NO. 26BES00370
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS OF: K.T.S.
WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of K.T.S., (born to Kendra Kenkellya Sneed, Natural. Mother) and father unknown, was filed on the 14th day of July 2026, alleging that the whereabouts of the natural. parent of said minor child are unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said natural parents to the aforesaid minor child is that of father. Minor Child’s birth date is October 12, 2015.
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 15th day of July 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
RUN DATES: 07/24/2026, 07/31/2026, 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GILBERT ALAN POTTER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000252
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of July 2026. by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
TRACY GARTENBAUM
Personal Representative(s)
07/24/2026; 07/31/2026; 08/07/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM PALMER MCGUIRE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000376
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT / of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16TH day of JULY 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.
VIRGINIA MARIE HIGGINS
Personal Representative(s)
07/24/2026; 07/31/2026; 08/07/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GEORGE ANDREW ORPHANOS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000375
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th day of July 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.
MELISSA WONDERLY
Personal Representative(s)
07/24/2026; 07/31/2026; 08/07/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: VIOLET PARKER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000249
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14TH day of JULY 2026. by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CHRISTOPER PARKER
Personal Representative(s)
07/24/2026; 07/31/2026; 08/07/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND FOR DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION/PAYMENT DEBTS
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000220
ESTATE OF: SANDRA SHARP MCCLURE, A.K.A., DECEASED
On the 23rd day of January 2026, came Dennis R. Deloach, III, the Personal Representative, for the Estate of Sandra Sharp McClure, a.k.a. Sandra K. McClure, a.k.a. Sandra McClure, Deceased, and filed his petition in writing, praying for the sale of certain lands described as follows:
313 Stone Brook Place, Hoover, AL 35226
Lot 20 Stone Brook Park 25/30
Said property belonging to said estate, the sale being for the purpose of paying debts and or division and distribution among the heirs and devisees, upon the grounds that said property cannot be equitable divided among the joint owners (or that personal property is insufficient therefore) and it appearing to the Court from said petition that the following heirs are non-residents of the State of Alabama:
Dennis William Polley, Bradley Bryan Polley Any and All Unknown Heirs and Creditors, whose names, ages, conditions and addresses are unknown.
And whereas the 2nd day of September 2026, at 10:15 a.m. has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 16th day of July 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
Judge of Probate
07/24/2026; 07/31/2026; 08/07/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MICHAEL WONESTAL TURQUITT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000368
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of July 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.
KIMILY PAYNE
Personal Representative(s)
07/24/2026; 07/31/2026; 08/07/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000345
ESTATE OF: E.W. PHILLIPS, AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON
TO: Ericka Phillips Poe, Myra Joy Everson, Myron Phillips, 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 2nd day of July 2026, Jefferson County Department of Human Resources filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardian/Conservator for E.W. Phillips, 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 10th day of August 2026, at 11:30 a.m.
All persons in interest should be and appear in this Court on said day of hearing to object to said petition and make such other defense in the premises as to them that may seem meet and proper.
WITNESS MY HAND, this the 16th day of July 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Please publish: 7/24/26; 7/31/26; 8/7/26; and 8/14/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SANDRA PAYNE WILLIAMS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000364
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13th day of July 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.
WARREN PAYNE WILLIAMS
PRYOR ALLEN WILLIAMS III
ASHLEY WILLIAMS AITKENS
Personal Representative(s)
07/24/2026; 07/31/2026; 08/07/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000378
ESTATE OF: HAROLD JACKSON AN ADULT ALLEGED IN NEED OF PROTECTIVE SERVICES
TO: Lorenzo Jackson, Robert Jackson Jr., Queen Green, Lucille Strudidant, Faye Jackson 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 16th day of July 2026, Jefferson County Department of Human Resources filed a petition for the petition for protective placement and/or services and for guardianship and conservatorship if necessary appointment for Harod Jackson, An adult alleged in need of protective services.
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 2nd day of September 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 20th day of July 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Please publish:
7/24/26; 7/31/26; 8/7/26 and 8/14/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: NORMAN BARRETT MCREE JR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000382
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st day of July 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.
JUDY BUSH MCREE
Personal Representative(s)
07/24/2026; 07/31/2026; 08/07/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:, PEGGY GARDNER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000374
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st day of July 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.
CARL GARDNER
Personal Representative(s)
07/24/2026; 07/31/2026; 08/07/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KYLEE GRIMES JAMES, f/k/a KYLEE J. GRIMES, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000056
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st day of July 2026. by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MASON JOHN GRIMES JR
Personal Representative(s)
07/24/2026; 07/31/2026; 08/07/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 20BES00215
ESTATE OF: GORDON CLIFTON PAYTON, DECEASED.
To: Zachary Dylan Payton, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 2nd day of March 2026, came Elizabeth W. McElroy, as Administrator for the Estate of Gordon Clifton Payton, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 7th day of October 2026, at 3:15 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 25th day of July 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
7/31/26; 8/7/26; 8/14/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 046296
ESTATE OF: DORIA E. SPEAKMAN, A PROTECTED PERSON.
To: Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 25th day of February 2026, came I. Ripon Britton Jr., as Conservator and Guardian for the Estate of Doris E. Speakman, a protected person and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 16th 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 25th day of July 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
7/31/26; 8/7/26; 8/14/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 22BES000237
ESTATE OF: PRENITA DAWSON, A PROTECTED PERSON
To: JAVARIOUS DAWSON, JASMINE DAWSON, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 20th day of April 2026, came Stephen Pardue, the Conservator for the Estate of Prenita Dawson, a protected person and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Partial Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 7th day of October 2026, at 2:15 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 25th day of July 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
7/31/26; 8/7/26; 8/14/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000342
ESTATE OF: KENNETH MCCARROLL, AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON
TO: ALFRED DAVIS 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 July 2026, Edith M. Wells filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardian/Conservator for Kenneth McCarroll, 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 16th day of September 2026, at 11:30 a.m.
All persons in interest should be and appear in this Court on said day of hearing to object to said petition and make such other defense in the premises as to them that may seem meet and proper.
WITNESS MY HAND, this 25th day of July 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub four weeks:
7/31/26; 8/7/26; 8/14/26; 8/21/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000234
ESTATE OF: SANDRA SPIDLE MOORE, deceased.
To: Kelvin O. Holmes, Setrett Spidle, Jr., Brian Keith Spidle, Glenda Elaine Spidle-Sandelin, Ladonna Kemp, Derrick Dandrige, Michael Spidle, Lanette S. George, Bernice S. Thomas, Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 6th day of February 2026, came Bernice S. Thomas, Personal Representative for the Estate of Sandra Spidle Moore, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 7th 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 24th day of July 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUB: 7/31/26; 8/7/26; 8/14/26
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00388
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF: L.M.F., A MINOR
NOTICE TO: Ladarius Thomas Frazier
ADDRESS UNKNOWN
On the 22nd day of July 2026, came Jillian B. McMillian, Mother, Petitioner for the Change of Name for L.M.F.
And whereas the 22nd day of September 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 24th day of July 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub 4 weeks
07/31/2026, 08/07/2026, 08/14/2026, 08/21/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMI LEANN BROWN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000243
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 24th day of July 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)
07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SHIRLEY JUNE WILLIAMS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000386
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 23RD day of JULY 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.
TRACEY W TUCKER
LINDA W SMITH
Personal Representative(s)
07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 17BES000200
ESTATE OF: MASON ASKEW, DECEASED
TO: Pedro Tate, Ralphael Tate, Anthony Tate, Jack Tate, Jr., Lee Curtis Tate, Geraldine Reese, Landis Gray, Tony Tate, Brenda Askew Dudley, Jean Askew, Wanda Tate, Letilia Fletcher, Harriette Elaine Anderson, Est of Eva Attington, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown
And to any and all interested parties;
On the 18th day of December 2025, Lenora Stevens and filed her Petition for Successor Letters of Testamentary, in the matter of the Estate of Mason Askew, Jr., Deceased.
And whereas the 10th day of August 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.
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 July 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FREDDIE JEAN CROCHEN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000304
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st day of July 2026. by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
DEIRDRE DENISE CROCHEN ROSE
Personal Representative(s)
07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES00027
ESTATE OF: MICHAEL COREY DOUGLAS, Deceased.
To: Deborah Hunt McCaleb and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 16th day of January 2026, came James O’Connell, the Personal Representative for the Estate of Michael Corey Douglas, deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 26th 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 July 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 40348
ESTATE OF: CHESTER MORRIS JAMES, deceased.
To: Frederick M. James, Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 17th day of June 2026, came Kay L. Cason, Successor Administrator for the Estate of Chester Morris James, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 7th 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 July 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MELVIN GORDON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000264
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of May 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.
TIONDA COCKRELL
Personal Representative(s)
07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT LEE COLLIER III, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000387
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 23RD day of JULY 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.
ROBERT LEE COLLIER III
Personal Representative(s)
07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF:
VEGAS ZION WILLIAMS
A Child.
CASE NO. 68JUZOZ3-000410.02 SAH
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
TO: FATHER
You are hereby given notice that a petition has been filed by the Jefferson County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights be terminated to VEGAS ZION WILLIAMS, born on JANUARY 3, 2021, to STEPHANIE D. HOFF at MEDICAL WEST- AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH, BESSEMER, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA.
The State of conception is unknown. The whereabouts of the child’s father, HAYES MARTELL WILLIAMS, is unknown and cannot be ascertained with reasonable diligence.
You are hereby given notice that you are required to file an Answer with the Clerk of the Juvenile Court and with the Petitioner’s attorney, Staci Reynolds, 2014 1st Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication of this notice or a default judgment can be entered against you.
A final hearing has been set for SEPTEMBER 15, 2026, at 8:35 a.m. in the Bessemer Division of Family Court of Jefferson County, 1801 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020. You may appear and contest the same if you choose.
LM Hall
Clerk of Juvenile Court
07/31/2026; 08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. 26BES00426
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF CURTIS PALMER, DECEASED
TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF CURTIS PALMER, DECEASED AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Take notice that CURTIS PALMER, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on 01/30/2026; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of CURTIS PALMER, Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 30th day of January 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 3rd day of August 2026.
Jacqueline S. Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
BESSEMER DIVISION
RUN DATE: 08/07/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ZACHARY VAUGHN OSWALT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000394
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of July 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.
KIMBERLY OSWALT
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
Court Case Number: CV-2025-900160
Sheriff#: 26012640
By virtue of Execution Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court (CV) of the Bessemer Division, Jefferson County, State of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against DAVID CHACE STRICKLAND AND LEA ANN STRICKLAND of the goods, chattels, lands and tenements of the said DAVID CHACE STRICKLAND AND LEA ANN STRICKLAND.
I have levied on the following property, to-wit:
LOT 949 TRACE CROSSINGS NINTH SECTOR 28/69
Therefore, according to said command, I will sell at public outcry for cash, all the rights, title and interest of the above named DAVID CHACE STRICKLAND AND LEA ANN STRICKLAND in and to the above described property, on the 24th day of August, 2026, during the legal hours of 12:00 noon for sale at steps of Courthouse, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Dated this 10th day of July, 2026.
Mark Pettway
Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama
Published 8/7/26, 8/14/26 and 8/21/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARTIN EARL FOX a/k/a MARTIN E. FOX, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000420
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30th day of July 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.
LAURA LEA NIGG
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SHENITA ANN FENCHER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000419
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30th day of July 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.
JAVEN FENCHER
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LOUISE JULIAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000418
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30th day of July 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.
MARYETTA J JINKS
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BETTY ANN MALONE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000414
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30TH day of JULY 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.
EDDIE L MALONE JR
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BARBARA M JOHNSTON A/K/A BARBARA JOHNSTON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000412
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30TH day of JULY 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.
BLAKELEIGH ELIZABETH LUNCEFORD
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE. NO. 26BES00413
ESTATE OF: JOHN FRANCIS WARD, DECEASED
TO: JOHN STEVEN WARD, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 29th day of July 2026, Paige R. W. Roy came and filed her Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of John Francis Ward, Deceased.
And whereas the 22nd day of September 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.
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 30th day of July 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 08/07/2026, 08/14/2026, 08/21/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM RICHARD NORTH, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000410
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 28th day of July 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 FLETCHER NORTH
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. 26BES00416
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF STEVEN DOUGLAS DAVIS, DECEASED
TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF STEVEN DOUGLAS DAVIS, DECEASED
AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Take notice that STEVEN DOUGLAS DAVIS, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on 02/14/2026; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of STEVEN DOUGLAS DAVIS, Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 30th day of JULY 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 30th day of July 2026.
Jacqueline S. Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
BESSEMER DIVISION
RUN DATE: 08/07/2026
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LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DORSEY BROWN HOLT JR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000377
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30TH day of JULY 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.
DELOIS HOLT
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LAURA M OGDEN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000407
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30TH day of JULY 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.
GEORGE OGDEN
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CLARA LEE MOORE THOMAS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000405
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29TH day of JULY 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)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GRADY H COMACK, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000408
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29TH day of JULY 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.
PRECIOUS MCLAUGHLIN
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: EXTER B COCHRAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000404
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29TH day of JULY 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.
HARVEY CRUSOE JR
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00411
ESTATE OF: WILSON WOOD, JR., DECEASED
TO: The Heirs and Creditors and To Whom It May Concern.
And to any and all interested parties;
On the 29th day of July 2026, came Jerry Ray Wood, as beneficiary of Wilson Wood, Jr., Deceased, having expired on February 14, 2026, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, and filed his Petition for Summary Distribution in this matter as provided in the “Alabama Small Estates Act”.
And whereas the 8th day of September 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 one time publication for one week 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 29th day of July 2026.
Jacqueline S. Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
published 08/07/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY SUE BLACK, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000272
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 28th day of July 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.
JAMES E BLACK JR.
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KENNETH WAYNE EVETT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000336
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 28TH day of JULY 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.
RICHARD GEORGE BASTAR IV
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: AUGUSTER MAUL, SR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000372
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29th day of July 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.
AUGUSTER MAUL JR
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: IVE BILLINGSLEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000415
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29th day of July 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.
EDWARD BILLINGSLEY
Personal Representative(s)
8/7/26; 8/14/26 AND 8/21/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES ALFRED CATES JR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000425
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 31ST day of JULY 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.
JAMES DANIEL CATES
BARBARA CATES BLACKWELL
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
Alabama Department of Transportation
2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment No. 33
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://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
Published August 7, 14 & 21, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 30796
ESTATE OF: WILLIAM FREDDRICK KLEMM, DECEASED
To: RICHARD PAUL KLEMM, JEFFREY EUGNE KLEMM, FREDERICK P. KLEMM, JR., RUSSELL KLEMM, ROBERT KLEMM, GREGORY HUGO KLEMM, PATRICIA A. ALFREDSON, THOMAS P. ALFREDSON, JR., KRISTINA CINO, BRENDA MONTEFUSCO, TRACY MONTEFUSCO, JEANINE SWANSON, SANDRA RIVERA, JOHN GIAMBRONE, JUDY ALFREDSON TERRAFIRMA, MARIE ALFREDSON, OSCAL ALFREDSON;
On the 28th day of July 2026, came Kay L. Cason, the Successor Administrator for the Estate of William Freddrick Klemm, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 4th day of November 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 4th day of August 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
8/7/26; 8/14/26; 8/21/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: YASMEEN BOLES, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000417
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 4th day of August 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)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 30160
ESTATE OF: LEROY REMBERT, DECEASED
To: AMOS REMBET, JR., GWENDOLYN JOHNSON, EARLINE REMBERT, FRED REMBERT, CYNTHIA LYNN LOVE, FREDRENA D. DENNIS, VICKIE R. DENNIS, RONNIE D. DENNIS, BRENDA HUDSON, JOHN BAKER, AARON HUDSON, TYANNA SMITH GRIGGS, RASHAWN SMITH, RASHEEDA SMITH, CONSTANTINO SMITH
On the 28th day of July 2026, came Kay L. Cason, the Second Successor Administrator for the Estate of Leroy Rembert, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 4th day of November 2026, at 2:15 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 4th day of August 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
8/7/26; 8/14/26; 8/21/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 30836
ESTATE OF: CONZIE P. FLANAGAN, DECEASED
To: Est of Mattie Pearl Flanagan, Estate of Conzie Flanagan, Jr. Est of Yvonne Flanagan Tolbert, Delores F. Martin, Elligert F. Walker, Donetta F. Yowell, Ronald Flanagan, Vivian F. Adesina
On the 28th day of July 2026, came Kay L. Cason, the Successor Administrator for the Estate of Conzie P. Flanagan, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 4th day of November 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 4th day of August 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
8/7/26; 8/14/26; 8/21/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JUDY C ISBELL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000431
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 4th day of August 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.
ROSE CLUM
Personal Representative(s)
08/07/2026; 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00432
ESTATE OF: EVELYN ANN GRIFFITH a/k/a EVELYN A. GRIFFITH, DECEASED
TO: DONALD WAYNE GRIFFITH, JR., ELIZABETH GRIFFITH COOK, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 4th day of August 2026, Donald Wayne Griffith came and filed his Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Evelyn Ann Griffith a/k/a Evelyn A. Griffith, Deceased.
And whereas the 22nd 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.
This the 4th day of August 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 08/07/2026, 08/14/2026, 08/21/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 36698
ESTATE OF: WILLIAM CROSS, DECEASED
To: Estate of Lillie Maae Cross and any and all interested parties
On the 28th day of July 2026, came Kay L. Cason, the Successor Administrator for the Estate of William Cross, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 4th day of November 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 4th day of August 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
8/7/26; 8/14/26; 8/21/26
