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
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 FAMILY COURT OFJEFFERSON 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 JANUARY3,2021, 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
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
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
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://www.dot.state.al.us
https://cpmsapps.dot.state.al.us/OfficeEngineer/Plan/Statewide
Written public comments will be received for a 21-day period from this publication’s notice date.
John R. Cooper
Transportation Director
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; 08/14/2026l 08/21/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARVIN SEWELL SMITH, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000274
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 7th 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.
BARBARA SMITH
Personal Representative(s)
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026; 08/28/2026
Attorney of Record
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
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TERESA VINING WHITMORE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000439
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6TH 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.
DENNIS LEE HUTCHESON
Personal Representative(s)
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026; 08/28/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HAYES ALEXANDER GANNAWAY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000409
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6th 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.
STEVEN HAYES GANNAWAY
Personal Representative(s)
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026; 08/28/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: REBECCA WADE LISK PATTERSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000436
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6TH day of AUGUST 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.
NANCY ELIZABETH PATTERSON THOMAS
CAROLINE PATTERSON SNIDER
Personal Representative(s)
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026; 08/28/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BOBBY JOE BRUCKE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000434
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6TH day of AUGUST 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.
TERRY JO RUSSELL
Personal Representative(s)
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026; 08/28/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Mark Johnson Construction, LLC, Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction, Renovation, Alteration, Equipment, and/or Improvement of Blue Creek Booster Pump Station, Pump Replacement for the State of Alabama and the Warrior River Water Authority, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract.
All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Byron Woods, P.E., Municipal Consultants, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 200 Century Park South, Suite 212, Birmingham, AL 35226.
Mark Johnson Construction, LLC
(Contractor)
P.O. Box 20040, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402
Run dates: August 14, 21, 28, and Sept. 4, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00357
ESTATE OF: OBIE ELROY PALMER, JR., DECEASED
TO: JENNIFER BLEDSOE, STEPHEN JAMES McGOWAN, JONATHAN COBY McGOWAN, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names., Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 13th day of July 2026, Andrea Lynn Price came and filed her Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Obie Elroy Palmer, Jr., Deceased.
And whereas the 22nd day of September 2026, at 11:30 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for 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 5th day of August 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: JOSEPH CARL STINNETT A/K/A CARL STINNETT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000437
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6TH 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.
CARLA JO STINNETT ROLLINS
Personal Representative(s)
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026; 08/28/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
Legal Ad
Abandoned Car Auction
Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 32-8046, Code of Alabama 1975, you are hereby notified that the following motor vehicle, to whit:
- 2017 NISS PATHFINDER
5N1DR2MN9HC601499 - 2018 HYUN SANTA FE
5XYZT3LB6JG505243 - 2016 HYUN ACCENT
KMHCT4AE9GU984981 - 2014 CHEV CRUZE
1G1PC5SB3E7481791 - 2005 CHEV AVALANCHE
3GNEC12Z15G1990908 - 1989 CADI ELDORADO.
1G6EL1151KU606158 - 2014 CHEV IMPALA
2G1125S35E9188006 - 2010 Cadi
1G6KA5EY5AU126207 - 200 CHEV SILVERADO
2GCEK19T3Y1299129
will be sold at auction as an abandoned motor vehicle. Auction date is Sept 18, 2026, at 8 a.m. at 3800 Flight Drive Birmingham AL 35215.
The seller shall have a right to reject any bid that is unreasonably low and may postpone the public auction until another time and place. In addition, the seller expressly reserves the right to bid and purchase at the public auction.
published 08/14/2026; 08/21/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ANTHONY NEIL BEARD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000435
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 5th 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.
EVELYN LOUISE BEARD
Personal Representative(s)
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026; 08/28/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION
FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00438
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF:
M.A. F., A MINOR
NOTICE TO: UNKNOWN FATHER
ADDRESS UNKNOWN
On the 5th day of August 2026, came Kira Rodriguez, Mother, Petitioner for the Change of Name for M.A.F. And whereas the 6th day of October 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 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 11th day of August 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub 4 weeks
08/14/2026, 08/21/2026, 08/28/2026, 09/04/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TOMMY LEE CARUTHERS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000430
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13TH day of AUGUST 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.
MARCUS ZINNERMAN
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
RESOLUTION NO. 1111-26
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS FOR THE 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF BESSEMER, ALABAMA ON AUGUST 25, 2026
WHEREAS, the municipal election for the City of Bessemer, Alabama (the “City”), will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, and, if necessary, a run-off election will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the following named individuals have agreed to serve as election officers for the respective polling locations designated herein:
DISTRICT 1 – BOX 01
Fire Administration Building – 1111 2nd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL
Chief Inspector: Monica Mason, 1021 1st Avenue North
Clerk: Markheta Mason, 1021 1st Avenue North
Clerk: Cynthia Fitch, 644 8th Avenue North
Clerk: Mikita Jones, 1129 Barclay Drive
DISTRICT 2 – BOX 01
Macedonia Baptist Church – 1401 26th Street North, Bessemer, AL
Chief Inspector: Beverly M. Benefield, 2315 13th Court North
Clerk: Barbara Spencer, 1725 24th Street North
Clerk: Ronald J. Spencer, 1725 24th Street North
Clerk: Aretha Percy, 1709 25th Street North
Clerk: Janiese Long, 2501 12th Avenue North
DISTRICT 3 – BOX 01
Community Center, South Bessemer Housing Project – 2501 Clarendon Avenue, Bessemer, AL
Chief Inspector: Terria Walker, 3215 Berkley Avenue
Clerk: Sheronda Swan, 417 16th Street North
Clerk: Lee Nelson, 2916 Arlington Avenue
Clerk: Ernestine McNair, 2300 Fairfax Avenue
Clerk: Natlyn Tucker, 2300 Fairfax Avenue
DISTRICT 4 – BOX 01
The Station Church – 6270 Park South Drive, Bessemer, AL
Chief Inspector: Christine M. Champion, 2340 Quail Drive
Clerk: Cindy C. Stanley, 2328 Quail Drive
Clerk: Lisa Sims, 2180 Quail Drive
Clerk: Judy Moore, 2231 Quail Drive
Clerk: Justin McNair, 3400 Hilltop Road
Clerk: Vickie Garner, 4001 Myrtle Circle
Clerk: Randy Champion, 2340 Quail Drive
Alternate Clerk: Scott Stanley, 2328 Quail Drive
DISTRICT 4 – BOX 02
Parkwood Church of God – 1975 Highway 150, Bessemer, AL
Chief Inspector: Charles M. Aldrich, 4846 Aldrich Road
Clerk: Jane N. Aldrich, 4846 Aldrich Road
Clerk: Glenda Goodwin, 2628 Old Highway 150
Clerk: Rose Clum, 2580 Walker Road
Clerk: Margaret A. Simmons, 4843 Aldrich Road
DISTRICT 5 – BOX 01
Westhills Primary School – 710 Glenn Road, Bessemer, AL
Chief Inspector: Sandra McQueen, 713 Castlewood Drive
Clerk: Vincent E. Duncan, 716 Castlewood Drive
Clerk: Vickie Ashford, 808 Canterbury Drive
Clerk: Linda Ashford Williams, 123 Woodland Road
Clerk: Dewayne Thompson, 808 Canterbury Drive
DISTRICT 6 – BOX 01
Fire Station No. 4 – 495 Flint Hill Road, Bessemer, AL
Chief Inspector: Donnie Bennett, 5274 Cedar Creek Lane
Clerk: Don Mason, 5274 Cedar Creek Lane
Clerk: Curtis Levy, 189 Royal Coach Circle
Clerk: Jerry Johnson, 5381 Cedar Creek Way
Clerk: Henrietta Johnson, 5381 Cedar Creek Way
DISTRICT 6 – BOX 02
Fire Station No. 5 – 1709 Long 12th Street North, Bessemer, AL
Chief Inspector: Shirley Garrett, 2014 13th Way North
Clerk: Linda Means, 2105 Long 14th Street
Clerk: Bettie J. Harris, 3231 Long 14th Street
Clerk: Sarah Glass, 2215 Long 14th Street
Clerk: Cassandra Sanders, 2228 15th Street North
DISTRICT 7 – BOX 1
Thompson Manor – 1500 Exeter Avenue, Bessemer, AL
Chief Inspector: Mildred Hoskins, 1431 Clarendon Avenue
Clerk: Lorel Robinson, 1538 Exeter Court
Clerk: Sandra Crenshaw, 2012 Arlington Avenue
Clerk: TyKesha L. Hudson, 517 12th Street South
Clerk: Henry Hamilton, 1515 Dartmouth Avenue
DISTRICT 7 – BOX 2
Bessemer Recreation Center – 100 14th Street South, Bessemer, AL
Chief Inspector: Michael Cooper, 315 Gladys Street
Clerk: Rolna Hill, 400 Center Street
Clerk: Shequita Mason, 902 Fairfax Avenue
Clerk: Patricia Studivant, 806 Clarendon Avenue
Clerk: Suzanne Bryum, 308 Ash Avenue
Clerk: Portia Strode, 430 10th Street South
ABSENTEE ELECTION OFFICERS
Bessemer City Hall – 1700 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL
Chief Inspector: Johnnye P. Lassiter, 321 Lexington Boulevard
Clerk: Florianna Williams, 906 Alabama Avenue
Clerk: Jerri Hunter, 2609 11th Avenue North
Clerk: Andrea Kirk-Cook, 649 Elm Street Southwest
Clerk: Jay Howton, 1501 Berkley Avenue
Clerk: Carolyn Coleman, 725 Gramor Drive
Clerk: Delores Byrd Smith, 100 Alabama Avenue
ADOPTED and APPROVED this the 11th day of August 2026.
Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama
The Western Star
Aug. 21, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 41195
ESTATE OF: ROBERT EARL MITCHELL,, DECEASED
To: Estate of Bondyne Mitchell, Lamar Cunningham, Renee M. Whitt, Barbara M. Young, Michelle Mitchell, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 28th day of July 2026, came Kay L. Cason, Esq., the Administrator for the Estate of Robert Earl Mitchell, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 14 th day of December 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 14th day of August 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
8/21/26; 8/28/26; 9/4/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BETTY SUE BRACKNER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000455
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE / of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13TH 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.
JOSEPH ANDREW BRACKNER
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SCOTT LEGRAND NAIL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000379
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13th day of August 2026. by the HONORABLE Jameria J. Moore, Judge of the Probate Court ofJefferson 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.
ERSKINE LEGRAND NAIL
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LESTER PAUL HOWARD SR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000451
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th 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.
ALLISON HOWARD
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.26BES00448
ESTATE OF: RANDALL MARVIN MYRICK,, DECEASED
TO: RANDALL KEVIN MYRICK, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 10TH day of AUGUST 2026, ANNE MARGUERITE MOORE came and filed Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of RANDALL MARVIN MYRICK, Deceased.
And whereas the 6TH day of October 2026, at 11:30 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for 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 12TH day of AUGUST 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates:
08/21/2026,08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HEWITT WAYNE WINSLETT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000449
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 11TH 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.
JUDITH WINSLETT ATTAWAY
GARY WAYNE WINSLETT
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES RAY CLECKLER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000457
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th 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.
JEANETTE CLECKLER
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: PEGGY LYNNE ALLMAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000456
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of August 2026. by the HONORABLE Sherri C. Friday, Judge of the Probate Court ofJefferson 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.
EVA QUINN COLEMAN
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: JOSEPH WALLACE CLARK, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000453
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th 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.
YOLANDA P CLARK
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: JAMES RONALD GLAZE SR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000447
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 7th 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.
LESLIE GLAZE
Personal Representative(s)
8/21/26; 8/28/26 AND 9/4/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO AND NON-RESIDENTS
TO PROBATE WILL
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BESSEMER DIVISION
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000446
ESTATE OF: RONALD L. WHITWORTH, a.k.a. RONALD LOYD WHITWORTTH, DECEASED
On the 7th day of August 2026, came Janice N. Whitworth and filed his petition in writing therewith producing and filing in this Court an instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Ronald L. Whitworth, a.k.a. Ronald Loyd Whitworth, deceased, and praying for such orders decrees and proceedings as will duly and legally effect the Probate and record of said instrument as such will.
And the 21st day of October 2026, at 11:00 a.m., having been set as a day for hearing said petition and the proof to be submitted in support of same and it further appearing that the following next of kin of said deceased are: viz:
Ronald L. Whitworth, Jr., and Wesley Adam Whitworth, and Any and All Known and Unknown Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Whereabouts are Unknown
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in Jefferson Co., Al. Notice is hereby given the said named next of kin and all other persons in interest, to be and appear in this Court on said 21 st day of October 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
Done this the 17 th day of August 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PUB: 8/21/26; 8/28/26 and 9/4/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: BONNIE LOUISE BAILEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000262
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 11th day of August 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.
JOY MASON
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: ASHISH RONALD CHAND, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000433
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th 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.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: LARRY C LASTER SR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000273
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12TH day of August 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.
CAROL LASTER
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: JOSEPH D LAWSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000259
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12TH day of AUGUST 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.
JACKIE LAWSON
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: NELLIE JEAN THORN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000458
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th day of August 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.
ROBERT WESLEY THORN
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: IWELL BOBBIE DAWKINS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000461
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th 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.
GLADYS GIPSON
Personal Representative(s)
8/21/26; 8/28/26 AND 9/4/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: LUTHER MARVIN CLAYTOR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000459
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th 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.
RHONDA DAVIS
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by K&K Properties, LLC, in favor of Marian Duffy and Andrew Duffy, dated February 28, 2024, and recorded as Instrument Number 2024017607 on or about February 29, 2024, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama; the undersigned Marian Duffy and Andrew Duffy, as mortgagee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Jefferson County Courthouse in the City of Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, on September 17, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate situated in Jefferson County, Alabama, to-wit:
LOT 7-A, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF CSXT ADDITION TO SHADES RUN, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 47 PAGE 12, IN THE PROBATE OFFICE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
The property address is: 5861 Shades Run Circle #7A, Birmingham, AL 35244
THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBERANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO.
This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The mortgagee/transferee reserves the right to bid for and to purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the sale of the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
Michael R. Lunsford
Kendall L. Herron
Attorneys for Mortgagee
Porterfield, Harper, Mills, Motlow
& Ireland, P.A.
22 Inverness Center Parkway,
Suite 600
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-5000
Mortgagee
Andrew Duffy and Marian Duffy
TO BE PUBLISHED: August 21, 2026, August 28, 2026, September 4, 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
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DAVID WAYNE EVANS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000293
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of August 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.
JEFFERY L EVANS
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOANNA SHARP ADAMS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000466
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18TH day of AUGUST 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 ADAMS
CURTIS S ADAMS
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TALMADGE EUGENE HANCOCK, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000294
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of August 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.
NORMAN R BROWN
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00035
ESTATE OF: JOE R. MOORE, deceased.
To: Sandra Moore, Sheila Moore, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 3rd day of August, 2026, came Sharon Moore, Administrator for the Estate of Joe R. Moore, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 9 th day of November 2026, at 11:30 a.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 18th day of August 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUB:
8/21/26; 9/4/26; 9/11/26
