LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION
FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.26BESS00296
IN THE MATTER OF THE
CHANGE OF NAME OF:
C.T.A., A MINOR
NOTICE TO: KNOWN OR UNKNOWN
FATHER,
ADDRESS UNKNOWN
On the 8TH day of JUNE 2026, came TE’Keya Waddell, Mother, Petitioner for the Change of Name for C. T.A Minor. And whereas the 11TH day of August 2026, at 12:00 P.M. has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for four consecutive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do. Please note that an answer may be filed within 30 days from the date of this last publication notice.
Given under my hand, this, the 8th day of JUNE 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub 4 weeks
08/14/2026; 08/21/2026;
08/28/2026; 09/04/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Mark Johnson Construction, LLC, Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction, Renovation, Alteration, Equipment, and/or Improvement of Blue Creek Booster Pump Station, Pump Replacement for the State of Alabama and the Warrior River Water Authority, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract.
All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Byron Woods, P.E., Municipal Consultants, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 200 Century Park South, Suite 212, Birmingham, AL 35226.
Mark Johnson Construction, LLC
(Contractor)
P.O. Box 20040, Tuscaloosa, AL
35402
Run dates: August 14, 21, 28, and Sept. 4, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION
FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00438
IN THE MATTER OF THE
CHANGE OF NAME OF:
M.A. F., A MINOR
NOTICE TO: UNKNOWN
FATHER
ADDRESS UNKNOWN
On the 5th day of August 2026, came Kira Rodriguez, Mother, Petitioner for the Change of Name for M.A.F. And whereas the 6th day of October 2026, at 1:30 P.M. has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for four consecutive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do. Please note that an answer may be filed within 30 days from the date of this last publication notice.
Given under my hand, this, the 11th day of August 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub 4 weeks
08/14/2026, 08/21/2026,
08/28/2026, 09/04/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: TOMMY LEE CARUTHERS,
DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000430
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13TH day of AUGUST 2026 by the HONORABLE SHERRI C FRIDAY, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MARCUS ZINNERMAN
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 41195
ESTATE OF: ROBERT EARL
MITCHELL,, DECEASED
To: Estate of Bondyne Mitchell, Lamar Cunningham, Renee M. Whitt, Barbara M. Young, Michelle Mitchell, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 28th day of July 2026, came Kay L. Cason, Esq., the Administrator for the Estate of Robert Earl Mitchell, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 14 th day of December 2026, at 2:30 P.M., be appointed a day for making such settlement at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 14th day of August 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
8/21/26; 8/28/26; 9/4/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: BETTY SUE BRACKNER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000455
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE / of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13TH day of AUGUST 2026. by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JOSEPH ANDREW BRACKNER
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: SCOTT LEGRAND NAIL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000379
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13th day of August 2026. by the HONORABLE Jameria J. Moore, Judge of the Probate Court 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
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: LESTER PAUL HOWARD SR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000451
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th day of August 2026. by the HONORABLE Jameria J. Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
ALLISON HOWARD
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.26BES00448
ESTATE OF: RANDALL MARVIN MYRICK,, DECEASED
TO: RANDALL KEVIN MYRICK,
Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 10TH day of AUGUST 2026, ANNE MARGUERITE MOORE came and filed Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of RANDALL MARVIN MYRICK, Deceased.
And whereas the 6TH day of October 2026, at 11:30 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the WESTERN STAR, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 12TH day of AUGUST 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 08/21/2026,08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: HEWITT WAYNE WINSLETT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000449
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 11TH day of August 2026. by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JUDITH WINSLETT ATTAWAY
GARY WAYNE WINSLETT
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: CHARLES RAY CLECKLER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000457
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th day of August 2026. by the HONORABLE Jameria J. Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JEANETTE CLECKLER
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: PEGGY LYNNE ALLMAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000456
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of August 2026. by the HONORABLE Sherri C. Friday, Judge of the Probate Court ofJefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
EVA QUINN COLEMAN
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: JOSEPH WALLACE CLARK, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000453
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of August 2026. by the HONORABLE Jameria J. Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
YOLANDA P CLARK
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: JAMES RONALD GLAZE SR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000447
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 7th day of August 2026 . by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
LESLIE GLAZE
Personal Representative(s)
8/21/26; 8/28/26 AND 9/4/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO AND NON-RESIDENTS
TO PROBATE WILL
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BESSEMER DIVISION
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000446
ESTATE OF: RONALD L. WHITWORTH, a.k.a. RONALD LOYD WHITWORTTH, DECEASED
On the 7th day of August 2026, came Janice N. Whitworth and filed his petition in writing therewith producing and filing in this Court an instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Ronald L. Whitworth, a.k.a. Ronald Loyd Whitworth, deceased, and praying for such orders decrees and proceedings as will duly and legally effect the Probate and record of said instrument as such will.
And the 21st day of October 2026, at 11:00 a.m., having been set as a day for hearing said petition and the proof to be submitted in support of same and it further appearing that the following next of kin of said deceased are: viz: Ronald L. Whitworth, Jr., and Wesley Adam Whitworth, and Any and All Known and Unknown Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Whereabouts are Unknown
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in Jefferson Co., Al. Notice is hereby given the said named next of kin and all other persons in interest, to be and appear in this Court on said 21 st day of October 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
Done this the 17 th day of August 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PUB: 8/21/26; 8/28/26 and 9/4/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: BONNIE LOUISE BAILEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000262
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 11th day of August 2026. by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JOY MASON
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: ASHISH RONALD CHAND, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000433
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th day of August 2026. by the HONORABLE Jameria J. Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: LARRY C LASTER SR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000273
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12TH day of August 2026 . by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CAROL LASTER
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: JOSEPH D LAWSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000259
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th day of AUGUST 2026 . by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JACKIE LAWSON
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: NELLIE JEAN THORN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000458
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th day of August 2026. by the HONORABLE Sherri C. Friday, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
ROBERT WESLEY THORN
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: IWELL BOBBIE DAWKINS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000461
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th day of August 2026 . by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
GLADYS GIPSON
Personal Representative(s)
8/21/26; 8/28/26 AND 9/4/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: LUTHER MARVIN CLAYTOR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000459
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th day of August 2026. by the HONORABLE Jameria J. Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
RHONDA DAVIS
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by K&K Properties, LLC, in favor of Marian Duffy and Andrew Duffy, dated February 28, 2024, and recorded as Instrument Number 2024017607 on or about February 29, 2024, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama; the undersigned Marian Duffy and Andrew Duffy, as mortgagee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Jefferson County Courthouse in the City of Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, on September 17, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate situated in Jefferson County, Alabama, to-wit:
LOT 7-A, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF CSXT ADDITION TO SHADES RUN, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 47 PAGE 12, IN THE PROBATE OFFICE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
The property address is: 5861 Shades Run Circle #7A, Birmingham, AL 35244
THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBERANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED.
THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO.
This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The mortgagee/transferee reserves the right to bid for and to purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the sale of the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
Michael R. Lunsford
Kendall L. Herron
Attorneys for Mortgagee
Porterfield, Harper, Mills, Motlow & Ireland, P.A.
22 Inverness Center Parkway, Suite 600
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-5000
Mortgagee
Andrew Duffy and Marian Duffy
TO BE PUBLISHED: August 21, 2026, August 28, 2026, September 4, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: DAVID WAYNE EVANS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000293
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of August 2026. by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JEFFERY L EVANS
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: JOANNA SHARP ADAMS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000466
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18TH day of AUGUST 2026. by the HONORABLE SHERRI C FRIDAY, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
RICHARD ADAMS
CURTIS S ADAMS
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF: TALMADGE EUGENE HANCOCK, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000294
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of August 2026. by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
NORMAN R BROWN
Personal Representative(s)
08/21/2026; 08/28/2026;
09/04/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00035
ESTATE OF: JOE R. MOORE, deceased.
To: Sandra Moore, Sheila Moore, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 3rd day of August, 2026, came Sharon Moore, Administrator for the Estate of Joe R. Moore, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
jeffcoprobatecourt.com • jeffcoelectionsal.com
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 the Citizens 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
jeffcoprobatecourt.com • jeffcoelectionsal.com
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 OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION
CASE NO. 26BES00494
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF ROY LACEY DECEDENT, DECEASED
TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF ROY LACEY DECEDENT, DECEASED AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Take notice that ROY LACEY DECEDENT, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on MAY 27,1997 DOD; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of ROY LACEY DECEDENT, Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 28TH 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 28TH day of AUGUST 2026.
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT
BESSEMER DIVISION
09/04/2026
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
