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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. N., Rm. 120
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
jeffcoprobatecourt.com • jeffcoelectionsal.com
TO ALL EMPLOYEES OCCUPYING POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICES OF THE CITIES OF:
BESSEMER, BIRMINGHAM, CENTER POINT, FAIRFIELD, FULTONDALE, GARDENDALE, HOMEWOOD, HUEYTOWN, IRONDALE, LEEDS, MIDFIELD, MOUNTAIN BROOK, PLEASANT GROVE, TARRANT, VESTAVIA HILLS, WARRIOR
A law (No. 248, H 580) enacted by the Legislature of Alabama Regular Session 1945, approved by the Governor on July 6, 1945, and amended by Act No. 97, 1956; Act No. 476, 1957; Act No. 591, 1967; and Act No. 684 of the 1977 Legislature, provides that the occupant of a position in the Classified Service of one of the above municipalities shall be elected each year to serve as a member of the Citizens Supervisory Commission. Said member is to be elected by the Classified Employees of all the above municipalities.
The one-year term will commence on November 1, 2026 and end on October 31, 2027. There are two meetings a year, the third Tuesday in November and May, at noon, and special meetings as scheduled.
Pursuant to the requirements of said Act, notice is hereby given that nominations will be received on:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(If needed–CSC Election Day will be Tuesday, October 20, 2026)
in the Jefferson County Probate Court Election Office, 1st Floor, Room 140, Jefferson County Courthouse located at 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, Alabama 35203, for the purpose of receiving nominees to fill the membership in the Citizens Supervisory Commission. All classified employees of the municipalities listed above are eligible to participate in the nominations.
CAROLE SMITHERMAN
CHAIR, CITIZENS SUPERVISORY COMMISSION
09/04/2026, 09/11/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. N., Rm. 120
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
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TO ALL EMPLOYEES OCCUPYING POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICES OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, INCLUDING THE PERSONNEL BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH, GENERAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AND JEFFERSON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
A law (No. 248, H 580) enacted by the Legislature of Alabama Regular Session 1945, approved by the Governor on July 6, 1945, and amended by Act No. 97, 1956; Act No. 476, 1957; Act No. 591, 1967; and Act No. 684 of the 1977 Legislature, provides that the occupant of a position in the Classified Service of Jefferson County, including employees of the Jefferson County Board of Health and Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency, shall be elected each year to serve as a member of theCitizens Supervisory Commission. Said member is to be elected by the Classified Employees of Jefferson County, Jefferson County Board of Health, and the Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency.
The one-year term will commence on November 1, 2026, and end on October 31, 2027. There are two meetings a year, the third Tuesday in November and May, at noon, and special meetings as scheduled.
Pursuant to the requirements of said Act, notice is hereby given that nominations will be received on:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 8 A.M. – 4 P.M.
(If needed–CSC Election Day will be Tuesday, October 20, 2026)
in the Jefferson County Probate Court Election Office, 1st Floor, Room 140, Jefferson County Courthouse located at 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, Alabama 35203, for the purpose of receiving nominees to fill the membership in the Citizens Supervisory Commission. All Classified Employees of Jefferson County, including the employees of the Jefferson County Department of Health and Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency, are eligible to participate in the nominations.
CAROLE SMITHERMAN,
SPECIAL PROBATE JUDGE
CHAIR, CITIZENS SUPERVISORY COMMISSION
09/04/2026, 09/11/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITIZENS SUPERVISORY COMMISSION
PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. N., Rm. 120
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
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Pursuant to the provisions of Section 5 of Act #248, of the 1945 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature, as amended, the Chair of the Citizens Supervisory Commission, Probate Judge Sherri C. Friday, has called a special meeting of said commission, to be held at 12:00pm on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in the courtroom of Judge Friday Probate Court, First Floor, Room 120, Jefferson County Courthouse, 716 Richard Arrington Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203.
In the event that there is not a quorum at said meeting, then a special meeting will be held at 12:00pm on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the aforementioned location. The purpose of this special meeting is to fill an upcoming vacancy in position #3 of the Personnel Board of Jefferson County for the remainder of the current term, December 1, 2026 through October, 2031.
Honorable Sherri C. Friday
Judge of Probate as Chair, Citizens Supervisory Commission
09/04/2026, 09/11/2026, 09/18/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS)
IN THE MATTER OF: ADOPTION OF: G.J.H., A MINOR
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
CASE NO. 26BES00241
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS OF: G.J.H.
WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of G.J.H., (born to G.M.H., Natural Mother), was filed on the 7th day of MAY 2026, alleging that the identity of the natural parents of said minor child is unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of FATHER.
Minor Child’s birth date is JULY 2, 2025.
Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein (with CALVIN D. BIGGERS, Esq.) whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Birmingham, AL 35020.
DONE this the 28th day of August 2026.
JACQUELINE S. KNOX,
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Calvin D. Biggers, Esq.
5001 Gary Avenue
Fairfield, Al 35064
09/04/2026, 09/11/2026, 09/18/2026, 09/25/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL
STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY
CASE NO. 26BES00490
ESTATE OF: VERA MAE VINES, DECEASED
TO: JASON JEROME VINES, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 26TH day of AUGUST 2026, MELISSA SHYVONNE BARNHILL, came and filed Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of VERA MAE VINES, Deceased.
And whereas the 20TH day of October 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 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 26th day of AUGUST 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
09/04/2026, 09/11/2026, 09/18/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CRAIG KENNETH SPARKS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000454
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT 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.
AMBER SPARKS UPTON
Personal Representative(s)
09/04/2026, 09/11/2026, 09/18/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CATHY BAKER KIRKLAND a/k/a CATHY DENISE KIRKLAND DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000484
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.
BEVERLY BAKER WEBSTER
Personal Representative(s)
09/04/2026, 09/11/2026, 09/18/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BERETA D. CARSON DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000485
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 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.
JOHN H CARSON JR
Personal Representative(s)
09/04/2026, 09/11/2026, 09/18/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JARED KEITH JORDAN DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000489
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 26th 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.
TAYLOR JORDAN HOLLIS
Personal Representative(s)
09/04/2026, 09/11/2026, 09/18/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MURT E DANIEL DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000491
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 27th 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.
WAYNE ALAN DUKE
Personal Representative(s)
09/04/2026, 09/11/2026, 09/18/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CAROLYN FARRIS PIERCE DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000492
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 27th 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.
GREGORY BRUCE PIERCE
Personal Representative(s)
09/04/2026, 09/11/2026, 09/18/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HOWARD DONALD DICKEY DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000493
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 27th 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.
SHEILA DIANNE BORDERS
Personal Representative(s)
09/04/2026, 09/11/2026, 09/18/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAN BARRON TOWERS DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000497
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 1ST 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.
WANDA D. TOWERS
Personal Representative(s)
09/04/2026, 09/11/2026, 09/18/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
Alabama Department of Transportation
2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Amendment No. 35
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
09/04/2026, 09/11/2026, 09/18/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES D GLASS DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000423
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 5th 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.
BETTYE H GLASS
Personal Representative(s)
09/11/2026, 09/18/2026, 09/25/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CAROL LYNN GILL a/k/a CAROL SMITH GILL DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000510
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 4th day of September 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.
JOSHUA ADAM LANKFORD
Personal Representative(s)
09/11/2026, 09/18/2026, 09/25/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARZETTA L RICHARD DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000513
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 4th 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.
CHANELLE L RICHARDSON
Personal Representative(s)
09/11/2026, 09/18/2026, 09/25/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BENNIE JEAN DUMAS DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000514
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 8th day of September 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 C BLUTCHER
Personal Representative(s)
09/11/2026, 09/18/2026, 09/25/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CALLIE CRUCE DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000349
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 8th day of September 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.
JENNIFER CRUCE PUCKETT
Personal Representative(s)
09/11/2026, 09/18/2026, 09/25/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BRENDA JACKSON HARRIS DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000498
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 31st 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.
PAMELA HARRIS GAY
Personal Representative(s)
09/11/2026, 09/18/2026, 09/25/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: EMMA LOU DAVIS DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000307
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 8th day of September 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.
GLENN EDWARD DAVIS
ANDREW DAVID
Personal Representative(s)
09/11/2026, 09/18/2026, 09/25/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION
CASE NO. 26BES00506
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF GRACYE SIMS CHOJNOWSKI, DECEASED
TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF GRACYE SIMS CHOJNOWSKI, DECEASED
AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Take notice that GRACYE SIMS CHOJNOWSKI, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on 01/15/2005; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of GRACYE SIMS CHOJNOWSKI, Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 4th day of September 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 4th day of September 2026.
/s/ Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
BESSEMER DIVISION
09/11/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND FOR DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION/PAYMENT DEBTS
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000108
ESTATE OF: JANE GREY HARRIS, DECEASED
On the 2nd day of June, 2026, came Eric Harris, the Personal Representative, for the Estate of Jane Grey Harris, Deceased, and filed his petition in writing, praying for the sale of certain lands described as follows:
2684 Goss Street, Birmingham, AL 35211
Said property belonging to said estate, the sale being for the purpose of paying debts and or division and distribution among the heirs and devisees, upon the grounds that said property cannot be equitable divided among the joint owners (or that personal property is insufficient therefore) and it appearing to the Court from said petition that the following heirs are non-residents of the State of Alabama:
Eric Harris, Vincent Harris, Eboni Harris, Vinson Harris, Alyssa Whitaker Any and All Unknown Heirs and Creditors, whose names, ages, conditions and addresses are unknown
And whereas the 21st day of October 2026.at 2:30 p.m., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 8th day of September 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
Judge of Probate
09/11/2026, 09/18/2026, 09/25/2026
