LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that: Central Alabama Asphalt & Construction Co., LLC, has completed the contract for the construction of Bessemer City Board of Education Bessemer High School Bus Route Paving for the State of Alabama, and the Bessemer City Board of Education, 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:
Central Alabama Asphalt & Construction Co., LLC
3181 Fosters Ferry Road, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
Office: (205) 349-0910
09/18/2026, 09/25/2026, 10/02/2026, 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
LAND FOR SALE – REQUEST FOR BIDS
The Bessemer Industrial Development Board (IDB) is requesting sealed bids for the sale of property located at 1130 Greenwood Crossings Court, Bessemer Alabama 35022.
Property Description – Lot 7A
Zoned I-1 (Light Industrial)
1.45 +/- acres – out of flood zone
Parcel Number: 38-00-35-001-003.002
Property Description – Lot 7B
Zoned I-1 (Light Industrial)
2.47 +/- acres – in flood zone
Parcel Number: 38-00-35-3-001-003.000
The parcels are offered for combined sale only.
Sealed bids including buyer information, contact information and offer amount should be submitted no later than 5pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026. All sealed bids should be delivered to:
The Bessemer Business Center
1020 9th Avenue SW
Bessemer, Alabama 35022
Attention: Devron Veasley
Sealed bids received after 5pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026, will not be accepted. All properly submitted bids will be opened and considered at meeting of the Bessemer Industrial Development Board scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 10:30am. The IDB meeting will take place at the James E. Mulkin Downtown Business Center – 401 19th Street North, Bessemer, Alabama 35022. The meeting is open to the public.
For more information, please contact Devron Veasley, IDB Manager at (205) 481-2101.
published 09/18/2026; 09/25/2026; 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY CASE NO. 26BES00515
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF:
A.AC.I., A MINOR
NOTICE TO: KAVON TARIQ ISHMAN, SR.
ADDRESS UNKNOWN
On the 10th day of September 2026, came Raven Foster, Mother, Petitioner for the Change of Name for A.AC.I. And whereas the 17th day of November 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 14th day of September 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
09/18/2026, 09/25/2026, 10/02/2026, 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Notice of Publication: Mercury Funding, LLC v. Judy L. White, et al., Case No. 68-CV-2022-900610.00, was filed in the Bessemer Division of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama on October 27, 2022, and a Verified Amended Complaint In Rem was filed on May 12, 2025 (together, the “Complaint”) seeking to quiet title to the property, described below:
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1203 7th Pl., Pleasant Grove, Alabama 35127
JEFFERSON CO. PARCEL NO.: 30 00 07 1 004 008.000
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 24, according to the Survey of Highland Forest, as recorded in Map Book 19, Page 53, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division
TO: Robert Joseph Owen, claiming in the past or presently, to have any ownership or interest in said lands or any portion thereof: You are hereby notified that the above-styled action was filed against you on May 12, 2025, and that you are hereby commanded to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint within 30 days from last publication, or thereafter suffer judgment to be rendered against you. Based on the last date of publication, the deadline to answer is November 15, 2026. This notice shall be used to perfect service against said Robert Joseph Owen with a copy of the Complaint. Your response must be filed with the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk, Bessemer Division, 1851 Second Ave. N., Bessemer AL 35020 and served on Plaintiff’s Attorney, William S. Hereford, 420 N. 20th Street, Suite 3400, Birmingham, AL 35203, phone: (205) 251-3000, ext. 5310.
Done this 22nd day of September, 2026.
Civil Clerk of Court
Jefferson County Circuit Court
Bessemer Division
Prepared by:
William S. Hereford
BURR & FORMAN LLP
420 N. 20th Street, Ste 3400
Birmingham, AL 35203
The Western Star: September 25, October 2, October 9, and October 16, 2026.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES NATHANIEL SANDERS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000535
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th day of September 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.
AERIEL COLE
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
09/25/2026; 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JEFFREY LYNN CLAY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000167
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10th 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.
ROBERT HAROLD CLAY JR
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
09/25/2026; 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM N MAXWELL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000532
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th day of September 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.
SHERI R MAXWELL
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
09/25/2026; 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CONSTANCE D BLACKWELL a/k/a CONNIE D. BLACKWELL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000344
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.
STACY M BLACKWELL
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
09/25/2026; 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LARRY PAUL FARSACI a/k/a LARRY PAUL FARSACE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000531
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th day of September 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.
AMANDA LEE FARSACI CHILDRESS
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
09/25/2026; 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ANITRA HOLLOMAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000527
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th day of September 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)
Attorney of Record
09/25/2026; 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PYONG HWANGPO, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000526
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 15th 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.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
09/25/2026; 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CATHERINE GATES LUCAS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000534
LETTERS OF ADMINISTATION WITH WILL ANNEXED UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th 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.
ELAINE WILLIAMS
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
09/25/2026; 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RONALD MCBRYDE JONES, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000525
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16TH 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.
GLENDA F JONES
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
09/25/2026; 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES LARRY MCINTOSH, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000530
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th 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.
PEGGY DIANNE MCINTOSH
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
09/25/2026; 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY CASE NO. 26BES000298
ESTATE OF: BRENDA RENEE ROGERS, DECEASED
TO: Jeffery Nicholson, Marilyn Barry, Levant Randolph Woods, Derek J. Garner, Keith D. Gardner, Siobahn N. Garner, Ian M. Barry, Jonnelle M. Barry Smith, Tracey DeRamus, Michael A. Norris, II and Any and All Heirs and Creditors, whose names, ages, conditions and addresses are unknown
On the 4th day of September, 2026, came Jay Greene, as Administrator of the Estate of Brenda Renee Rogers, deceased, and filed his petition for the Sale of Personal Property therein described and belonging to said estate, for the purpose of division and distribution.
And whereas the 4th day of November 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 22nd day of September 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
Judge of Probate
9/25/26; 10/2/26; 10/9/26
LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Cox Contracting Company, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for Park Road Water Improvements for Warrior River Water Authority, Owner, and has made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or in connection with this project should immediately notify the Contractor, 233 Spring Water Farms, Bessemer, AL 35022, and Municipal Consultants, Inc., 200 Century Park South, Ste. 212, Birmingham, AL 35226 within 30 days of first ran ad.
published 09/25/2026; 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026; 10/16/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: EVELYN ANN GRIFFITH a/k/a EVELYN A. GRIFFITH, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000432
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd 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.
DONALD WAYNE GRIFFITH
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
09/25/2026; 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOHN FRANCIS WARD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000413
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd 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.
PAIGE R.W. ROY
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
09/25/2026; 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY CASE NO. 32414
ESTATE OF: ROBERT TERRY VINTSON., DECEASED
To: Mary Walker, W.F. Vintson, Mary Louis, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice; on the 4th day of August 2026, came Elizabeth W. McElroy, the Second Successor Administrator for the Estate of Robert Terry Vintson, deceased, and filed their accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 21st day of October 2026, at 2:15 p.m., be appointed a day for making such settlement at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 23rd day of September 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
Judge of Probate
10/02/2026; 10/09/2026; 10/16/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY CASE NO. 40979
ESTATE OF: WALTER LEE FREDERICK, SR., DECEASED
To: Estate of Sarah Frederick, Rosemary Frederick, Valerie Y. Tate, Walter L. Frederick, Jr., Donna P. Frederick, Jeffrey A. Frederick, Carla D. Mahmood, Angi M. Hill, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 17th day of July 2026, came Elizabeth W. McElroy. Esq, the Successor Personal Representative for the Estate of Walter Lee Frederick Sr., deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 6th day of January 2027, 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 23rd day of September 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
Judge of Probate
10/02/2026; 10/09/2026; 10/16/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES HALE RAMSAY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000544
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd 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.
RHODA RAMSAY ABDO
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
10/02/2026; 10/09/2026; 10/16/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON OBJECTION OF CLAIM
STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY CASE NO. 26BES00407
ESTATE OF: LAURA MARIE OGDEN, DECEASED
TO: REGIONS BANK, And to any and all interested parties;
On the 10th day of September 2026, came GEORGE OGDEN, Personal Representative for the Estate of LAURA MARIE OGDEN, Deceased, and filed his Objection of Claim filed by you in the above-named matter.
Whereas the 11th day of January 2027, at 9:00 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said objection and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said objection 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 objection if they think proper so to do.
This the 22nd day of September 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
Judge of Probate
10/02/2026, 10/09/2026, 10/16/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY CASE NO. 20BES0000227
ESTATE OF: BETTY ATCHISON, DECEASED
To: GLENN BITTLE, CHARLES BISHOP, MATHEW J. JOLLEY, CRYSTAL JOLLEY CANTERBURY, ANGELA JOLLEY FULLER, STEVE FOSTER, TERRY M. WEEKS, SUNGMI CHO, LUANN STIRIZ, TAMMY LYNN CLEGHORN, SHILOH STACEY, MICHAEL E. WHALEN, AMY J. WHALEN, TONI FANCHER ROWE LINK, MARJORIE GARBER, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 24th day of August 2026, came Andrew LaPlante, Esq., the Personal Representative for the Estate of Robert Bruce Atichison, Jr., deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 6th day of January 2027, 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 23rd day of September 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
Judge of Probate
10/02/2026; 10/09/2026; 10/16/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY CASE NO. 21BES0000399
ESTATE OF: ROBERT BRUCE ATICHISON, JR., DECEASED
To: GLENN BITTLE, CHARLES BISHOP, MATHEW J. JOLLEY, CRYSTAL JOLLEY CANTERBURY, ANGELA JOLLEY FULLER, STEVE FOSTER, TERRY M. WEEKS, SUNGMI CHO, LUANN STIRIZ, TAMMY LYNN CLEGHORN, SHILOH STACEY, MICHAEL E. WHALEN, AMY J. WHALEN, TONI FANCHER ROWE LINK, MARJORIE GARBER, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 24th day of August 2026, came Andrew LaPlante, Esq., the Personal Representative for the Estate of Robert Bruce Atichison, Jr., deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 6th day of January 2027, 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 23rd day of September 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
Judge of Probate
10/02/2026; 10/09/2026; 10/16/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
(BESSEMER DIVISION)
HENRY C. CRAVER
and
AHMAD ASHANTI
Plaintiffs
v.
Et al
Defendants
CASE NO.: CV-2026-900678.00
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Notice of Action by Publication: HENRY C. CRAVER and AHMAD ASHANTI v. Property located at 3217 Avenue C, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, also known as “The South 15 feet of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4, Block 7, Tillman’s Addition to Bessemer as recorded in Map Book 1 , Page 386, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama; being situated in Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division.” and also known as PARCEL ID 38-00-02-3-014-003.000 and is situated in the Bessemer Division of Jefferson County, Alabama.Case No. CV-2026-900678.00 was filed in the Bessemer Division of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama on July 29, 2026, seeking to quiet title in rem to the property described as:
Property located at 3217 Avenue C, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, also known as “The South 15 feet of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4, Block 7, Tillman’s Addition to Bessemer as recorded in Map Book 1 , Page 386, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama; being situated i n Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division.” and also known as PARCEL ID 38-00-02-3-014-003.000 and is situated in the Bessemer Division of Jefferson County, Alabama.
TO: All persons claiming to be present, future, contingent, remainder, reversion or other interest in said lands or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or lien thereon and additionally Defendant(s) EUGENE HILL and HEIRS OF EUGENE HILL and any and all unknown persons who may have or claim an interest in the subject property: You are hereby notified that the above-styled action was filed against you on July 29, 2026, and that you are hereby commanded to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the complaint within 30 days from last publication, the 23rd day of October, 2026, or thereafter suffer judgement in rem to be rendered against you because this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who are not personally served with a copy of the complaint. Your response must be filed with the Circuit Clerk, Jefferson County Courthouse, 1851 2nd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020 and served upon Plaintiff’s attorney, Keith D. Preston, 631 18th Street N., Bessemer, AL 35020, whose phone number is (205) 426-4525.
Done this 25th day of September, 2026.
___________________________ _________
Clerk of Civil Division
Jefferson County Circuit Court
Preston Law Office
631 18th Street N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
Western Star: October 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2026.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
WHEELER WRECKER SERVICE INC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 11/20/2026, 10:00 AM at 705 22ND ST N BESSEMER, AL, pursuant to subsection 32-13-3 of the Alabama Statutes. WHEELER WRECKER SERVICE INC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
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4T1BE32K43U219143 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY
4T1BE46K18U751053 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY
4T1BF1FK2FU993309 2015 TOYOTA CAMRY
4T1B11HK3JU018354 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY
4T1BE32K95U415145 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY LE
4T1BF1FK8GU128233 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY LE
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published 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES STATE LANDS DIVISION INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF STATE LAND LOCATED IN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA
LOCATION OF PROPERTY SUBJECT OF THIS NOTICE:
The “Watermelon Road Property,” more specifically described as follows:
A parcel of land located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 24; the North Half of the Northeast Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, all in Township 20 South, Range 10 West in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama containing 42.23 acres more or less.
MINIMUM BID AMOUNT: $2,110,000
BID DEPOSIT: EACH bid submitted must be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $211,000 as bid deposit made payable to the State Lands Division which will be forfeited if the bid is accepted and the bidder does not complete the transaction within thirty (30) days of award. Any bid submitted without such check will not be considered. Unsuccessful bidders’ deposits will be returned promptly following the bid opening. The successful bidder’s deposit will be applied to the purchase price. The successful bidder shall reimburse the Department of Mental Health for the cost of the appraisal, $2,800, the cost of the survey, $26,960, and for the advertisement fees incurred for this notice.
DATE, TIME & LOCATION BID OPENING: Sealed bids will be received by Director of the State Lands Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources until October 28, 2026, 4:00 P.M. Each bid must be submitted in a separate envelope clearly marked on the outside “SEALED BID FOR WATERMELON ROAD – DO NOT OPEN” and delivered to: State Lands Division, 464 Folsom Administrative Building, 64 North Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130-1901. All bids received by this deadline will be publicly opened and read on the following day, October 29, 2026, 10:00 A.M. in the office of the State Lands Division. If ADA accommodations are needed, contact Bailey Forks at (334) 242-3484. Requests should be made at least 7 days prior to opening.
PRIOR TO BID SUBMISSION: Interested parties must review the COMPLETE INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF STATE LAND at https://www.outdooralabama.com/public-notices/land-sales-and-leasing-act which details property location and specific requirements related to this Invitation including, but not limited to, submission of bids and payment of costs. Requests for copies of the Invitation should be directed to the State Lands Division (334) 242-3484.
Potential bidders seeking to access the property for the purposes of inspection may contact Bryan Penn with the Department of Mental Health at (334) 353-7283. It is the sole responsibility of potential bidders to seek information regarding access sufficiently in advance of the bid opening.
NO BID SHALL BE RECEIVED FOR ANY REASON ANY TIME AFTER THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. IT SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO ENSURE ACTUAL RECEIPT OF THE BID BY THE STATE LANDS DIVISION PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE.
STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
Patricia Powell McCurdy
State Lands Director
DATE: 09-24-2026
published 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026; 10/16/2026; 10/23/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WALWORTH COUNTY
KYLE ENTERPRISES, LLC
2121 Hobbs Drive
Delavan, WI 53115
Plaintiff,
vs.
STRUCTURED TECHNOLOGY LLC
8316 Parkway Drive, Suite 100
Leeds, AL 35094
Defendant.
Case No.2026CV000618
Case Code: 30301
AMENDED SUMMONS
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit against you. The Complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.
Within forty (40) days after receiving this Amended Summons, you must respond with a written Answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The Court may reject or disregard an Answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The Answer must be sent to or delivered to the Court whose address is Walworth County Courthouse, 1800 County Trunk NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121, and to the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is WAGNER, FALCONER & JUDD, LTD., 300 N. Corporate Drive, Suite 200, Brookfield, WI 53045. You may have an attorney represent you.
If you do not provide a proper Answer within forty (40) days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.
Dated: September 23, 2026
WAGNER, FALCONER & JUDD, LTD.
Electronically signed by Attorney Daniel J. Reich
Daniel J. Reich (SBN 1034503)
300 North Corporate Drive, Suite 200
Brookfield, WI 53045
Phone: 262-792-1818 | Fax: 612-392-3999
Email: dreich@wfjlawfirm.com
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
published 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026; 10/16/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DORIS THOMPSON BUTLER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000540
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st 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.
DARVIA BUTLER TREADWELL
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
10/02/2026; 10/09/2026; 10/16/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY CASE NO. 21BES00967
ESTATE OF: PEGGY W. ROGERS, A PROTECTED PERSON, NOW DECEASED
To: Marsha Lyn Rogers, Carol Ann Rogers, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 24th day of July 2026, came C. Burton Dunn, Esq., the Successor Conservator for the Estate of Peggy W. Rogers, a protected person 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 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 29th day of September 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
10/09/2026; 10/16/2026; 10/23/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND FOR DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION/PAYMENT DEBTS
STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY CASE NO.25BES000229
ESTATE OF: ANNIE B. SCOTT, DECEASED
On the 10th day of June, 2026, came Gregory Scott, the Personal Representative, for the Estate of Annie B. Scott, Deceased, and filed his petition in writing, praying for the sale of certain lands described as follows:
2208 Exeter Avenue, Bessemer, Alabama 35020
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:
Pattie Cheathem, Rose Ford, L.T. Scott, Jr., Dock L. Scott, Anaiya Vincent and any and all unknown heirs and creditors, whose names, ages, conditions and addresses are unknown
And whereas the 23rd 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 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 September 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
Judge of Probate
10/09/2026; 10/16/2026; 10/23/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT LEVERT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000551
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30TH 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.
ANTWON WHITE
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
10/09/2026; 10/16/2026; 10/23/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION
MOUSSA ADAMOU,
Plaintiff,
v.
THE EVANS GROUP, LLC, et al.,
Defendants.
Case No. CV-2026-000018.00
NOTICE OF PENDENCY AND SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: Worthington Federal Bank, subsequently known as American Bank of Huntsville; Avadian Credit Union; ABH Bancorp, Inc.; and all of their respective successors, assigns, transferees, liquidating agents, representatives, heirs, devisees, and all other persons or entities claiming any right, title, interest, lien, encumbrance, estate, right of redemption, or other claim in or to the property through any of them, whose identities or whereabouts are unknown or cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained.
You are notified that Plaintiff Moussa Adamou has filed an Amended Complaint in the above action seeking to quiet title to the real property described below and to determine, bar, and extinguish every adverse right, title, interest, lien, encumbrance, estate, right of redemption, or other claim arising under or through the deed in lieu of foreclosure dated December 28, 2010, from The Evans Group, LLC to Worthington Federal Bank, or otherwise claimed through Worthington Federal Bank, American Bank of Huntsville, Avadian Credit Union, ABH Bancorp, Inc., or any successor, assign, transferee, representative, or unknown claimant. Plaintiff requests a judgment declaring Moussa Adamou the sole owner in fee simple.
Property address: 1726 Exeter Avenue, Bessemer, Alabama 35020
Parcel number: 38-00-10-3-009-014.000
Legal description: The Southeast 100 feet of Lot 2, Block 86, according to the Map and Survey of Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land Company’s Survey of City of Bessemer, as recorded in Map Book 5, Page 75, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division.
You are required to file an answer or other response with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division, and to serve a copy upon Plaintiff, on or before November 29, 2026, which date must be 30 days after the final publication. If you fail to respond by that date, the Court may enter a judgment by default and quiet title to the property in Moussa Adamou, forever barring any claim you have or claim through the persons or entities identified above.
DONE this 1st day of October, 2026.
KAREN DUNN BURKS
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division
By: _ Deputy Clerk
Plaintiff pro se:
Moussa Adamou
1726 Exeter Avenue
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
Telephone: (205) 864-0669
published 10/09/2026; 10/16/2026; 10/23/2026; 10/30/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GATES PRITCHETT, JR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000555
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 1ST day of October 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)
Attorney of Record
10/09/2026; 10/16/2026; 10/23/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DENNIS WADE AVERY SR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000556
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 1st day of October 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.
DENNIS WADE AVERY JR
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
10/09/2026; 10/16/2026; 10/23/2026
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:
2019 CHEV EQUINOX 2GNAXNEVXK6191574
2009 NISS ALTIMA 1N4AL24E59C172507
2008 CHEV IMPALA 2G1WT55K889190097
2008 ACUR MDX 2HNYD28278H532436
2015 NISS ALTIMA 1N4AL3AP4FC140817
2015 DODG JOURNEY 3C4PCAB1FT587549
2018 MERZ CLA WDDSJ4EB3JN600898
2011 HOND CRV 5J6RE3H49BL055124
1999 MERC GRAND MARQUIS. 2MEFM75W0XX728660
2000 chev silverado 2GCEK19T3Y1299
2008 jeep patriot 1J8FT28088D591290
will be sold at auction as an abandoned motor vehicle. Auction date is Nov 13, 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 10/09/2026; 10/16/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY CASE NO. 2010-044251
ESTATE OF: WILLIE J. ALLEN, DECEASED
To: JOHN W. BROWN, JR., MATTHEW WALKER, DEANGELO ARMOUR, ANTONIO ARMOUR, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 9th day of March 2026, came Georgia Ann Allen, the Personal Representative for the Estate of Willie J. Allen, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 25th day of January 2027, 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 5th day of October 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
10/09/2026; 10/16/2026; 10/23/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY CASE NO. 21BES0001112
ESTATE OF: KEISHA CAMILLE UNDERWOOD, DECEASED
TO: Quindarius Marshall Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown
And to any and all interested parties;
On the 10th day of November, 2025, came Kiara Nicole Marshall, and filed her Statement in Lieu of Final Settlement, in the matter of the Estate of Keisha Camille Underwood, Deceased.
And whereas the 18th day of November 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 5th day of October 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
10/09/2026; 10/16/2026; 10/23/2026
