Legal Notices Week of Aug 28, 2026-WS

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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 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.

ERSKINE LEGRAND NAIL
Personal Representative(s)

08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026

Attorney of Record

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 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.

EVA QUINN COLEMAN
Personal Representative(s)

08/21/2026; 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026

Attorney of Record

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 9th 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

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: LEDERIEST ANTWON CLARK, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000482

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st 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.

ASHLEY R HALL
Personal Representative(s)

08/28/2026; 09/04/2026;
09/11/2026

Attorney of Record

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: GARY VERTIS SPARKS, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000479

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st 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.

CONNIE KORNEGAY SPARKS
Personal Representative(s)

08/28/2026; 09/04/2026;
09/11/2026

Attorney of Record

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LEGAL NOTICE

CASE NO. 26BES00477

NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF IRENE BROWN, DECEASED

TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF IRENE BROWN, DECEASED AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Take notice that IRENE BROWN, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on 01/08/2022; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of IRENE BROWN, Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 2st day of August 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 24th day of August 2026.

Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
BESSEMER DIVISION

RUN DATE: 08/28/2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION

STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
ESTATE OF: EMMA LOU DAVIS, DECEASED
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00307

TO: .JERRIE HANSEN, JANICE POWERS, RISE ISAAC Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:

On the 12th day of June 2026, Glenn Edward Davis and Andrew Davis came and filed their Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Emma Lou Davis, Deceased.

And whereas the 8th day of September 2026, at 1:00 P.M., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.

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

This the 15th day of July 2026.

/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE

Run dates: 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026; 09/11/2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: JACKIE WAYNE CLINE, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000476

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st 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.

JENNIFER LYNN BASWELL
DYLAN WAYNE CLINE
Personal Representative(s)

08/28/2026; 09/04/2026;
09/11/2026

Attorney of Record

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: BILLIE J COOK, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000475

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st day of September 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.

ALESIA MOORE SIMS
Personal Representative(s)

08/28/2026; 09/04/2026;
09/11/2026

Attorney of Record

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: WILLIAM JERRY GILL, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000474

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st 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.

KRISTINA GILL MADDOX
Personal Representative(s)

08/28/2026; 09/04/2026;
09/11/2026

Attorney of Record

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LEGAL NOTICE

CASE NO. 26BES000469
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF DOUGLAS LLOYD WILSON, DECEASED

TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF DOUGLAS LLOYD WILSON, DECEASED AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Take notice that Douglas Lloyd Wilson, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on March 25, 2026; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of Douglas Lloyd Wilson, Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 18th day of August, 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 20th day of August 2026.

Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY
COURTHOUSE
BESSEMER, ALABAMA 35020

PLEASE PUBLISH: 8/28/26

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARINGS
FISCAL YEAR 2026 – 2027

Notice is hereby given that the Bessemer Board of Education, in accordance with Alabama Code Section 16-13-140, will conduct two public hearings concerning the proposed budget for Bessemer City Schools for the 2026-2027 school year. The location and times for the budget hearings are as follows:

Thursday, September 10th, 2026 @ 11:00 am and 6:00 pm

Bessemer City Board of Education
Central Office, Boardroom
1621 5th Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020

A copy of the printed budget will be available on the day of the budget hearing for the public at the above address.

published 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DEBORAH (DEBBIE) LEE AKINS, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000471

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 19th 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.

OTIS R ATKINS
Personal Representative(s)

08/28/2026; 09/04/2026; 09/11/2026

Attorney of Record

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LEGAL NOTICE

In accordance with Alabama law, notice is hereby given of the auction of an abandoned vehicle:

2001 Camero Abandoned
2G1FP32G712127645

Auction 9/30/26 at 2pm

7428 Denmark Ave
Edgewater, AL 35224

published 08/28/2026; 09/04/2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SANDY DOUGLAS, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000467

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th 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.

SANDY JONATHAN DOUGLAS
Personal Representative(s)

08/28/2026; 09/04/2026; 09/11/2026

Attorney of Record

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE
Alabama Department of Transportation
2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Amendment No. 34

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

08/28/2026; 09/04/2026; 09/11/2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

CASE NO. 26BES00468
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF LEE LONG a/k/a LEE ANTHONY LONG, DECEASED

TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF LEE LONG a/k/a LEE ANTHONY LONG, DECEASED AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Take notice that LEE LONG a/k/a LEE ANTHONY LONG, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on 02/17/2026; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of LEE LONG, Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 18th day of August 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 19th day of August 2026.

Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
BESSEMER DIVISION

RUN DATE: 08/28/2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KEYONTE IKEM ARRINGTON, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000470

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 25th 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.

JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)

08/28/2026; 09/04/2026; 09/11/2026

Attorney of Record

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LEGAL NOTICE

RESOLUTION NO.: 1263-26

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1111-26 TO ADD POLL WORKERS FOR DISTRICT 07 FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 25, 2026

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, adopted Resolution No. 1111-26 providing for the conduct of the Municipal Election to be held on August 25, 2026; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary and proper to designate and appoint additional election officials and poll workers to serve during said Municipal Election; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the appointment of the following individuals as poll workers for District Four (4) and District Seven (7) are in the best interest of the orderly administration of the election.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Resolution No. 1111-26 is hereby amended to add the following poll workers for District 07 – Box 01 for the Municipal Election to be held on August 25, 2026:

Polling Location:
DISTRICT 07 – BOX 01
Thompson Manor
1500 Exeter Avenue
Bessemer, Alabama 35020

Clerks:

1. Tykesha Hudson
   517 16th Street South
   Bessemer, Alabama 35020
2. Henry Hamilton
   1515 Dartmouth Avenue
   Bessemer, Alabama 35020

Section 2. Resolution No. 1111-26 is further amended for District 04 – Box 02 by removing Margaret Simmons and appointing the following poll workers in her place:

Polling location:
DISTRICT 04 – BOX 02
Parkwood Church of God
1975 Highway 150
Bessemer, Alabama

Clerks:

1. Virginia Kaye White
   110 Bentley Lane
   Bessemer, Alabama
2. Lisa Lagle
   102 Bentley Lane
   Bessemer, Alabama

Section 3. Except as specifically amended herein, all other provisions of Resolution No. 1111-26 shall remain in full force and effect.

This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.

ADOPTED and APPROVED this the 20th day of August 2026.

Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama

Publication Date: August 28, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KENNETH JAMES SHUMAN, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000480

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 24TH 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.

AMANDA DENABURG
Personal Representative(s)

08/28/2026; 09/04/2026; 09/11/2026

Attorney of Record

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LEGAL NOTICE

CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR

STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00391

IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF:
S.S.R., A MINOR

NOTICE TO: JEREMY SCOTT RAKES
UNKNOWN ADDRESS

On the 22nd day of July 2026, came Amy Rakes, Mother, Petitioner for the Change of Name for S.S.R. And whereas the 6th day of October 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 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 25th day of August 2026.

/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE

Pub 4 weeks
08/28/2026, 09/04/2026,
09/11/2026, 0918/2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

Retraction: Sharon Gray was included in the publication in error. At the time of publication, she was not delinquent.

Published 8/28/26