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Notice of Completion
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that BW Hobson Construction Company, Inc. has completed the work on the 8” Gas Main Relocation Along CR-21(SR-28 to Epes) for the Utilities Board of the City of Livingston , Alabama; Funding Project No. (if applicable); GMC Project No. CMGM210037. Any person(s) having a claim against the project should notify Craig Sanford, P.E., Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC, 2660 EastChase Lane, Suite 200, Montgomery, AL 36117. All claims should be filed within 30 days of the first publication of this notice.
3tc/6-19-25, 6-26-25, 7-3-25
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SUMTER COUNTY,
ALABAMA
STATE OF ALABAMA
CASE NO.: 2025-28
COUNTY OF SUMTER
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTIE P. LARKIN, DECEASED
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 5th day of June 2025, by the Honorable Willie Pearl Rice, Judge of Probate of Sumter County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Lisa Kaeo, Executrix of the Estate of Bettie P. Larkin
3tc/6-19-25, 6-26-25, 7-3-25
FORECLOSURE NOTICE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain mortgage executed by Joshua Aaron Mahon and Jessie Denise Mahon to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. “MERS” as mortgagee, as nominee for Lender, Ross Mortgage Corporation, and lender’s successor’s and assigns dated June 29, 2023, and Recorded in MORT Book 337, Page 245 of the records in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Sumter County, Alabama, which said mortgage was subsequently assigned to Village Capital & Investment, LLC by instrument recorded in MORT Book 338, Page 792 in said Probate Court records; notice is hereby given that the undersigned as mortgagee will under power of sale contained in said mortgage, sell at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder, during legal hours of sale on the April 28, 2025, at the front door entrance of the Courthouse of Sumter County, Alabama, the following described real property in the County of Sumter, State of Alabama, being the same property described in the above referred to mortgage:
A parcel of land lying partly in the East 1/2 of East 1/2 of Section 22, and partly in the West 1/2 of West 1/2 of Section 23, all in Township 17 North, Range 4 West, Sumter County, Alabama, described as: From a point on the intersection of the South right-of-way of U. S. Highway 11 & 80 and the West line of the county paved road that is 2268.7 feet South of and 19.2 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 22, run South 13 degrees 13 minutes East along the West line of the county paved road for 373.53 feet; thence run South 60 degrees 18 minutes West for 645.0 feet; thence run in a Northly direction for 270 feet to a point on the South right-of-way of U. S. Highway 11 & 80; thence North 52 degrees 20 minutes East along said highway right-of-way for 700 feet to the point of beginning.
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.
This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances and exceptions reflected in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the office of the judge of the probate where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.
Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the said indebtedness and the expenses incident to this sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the mortgagee.
Village Capital & Investment, LLC Mortgagee
William McFadden
McFadden, Rouse & Bender, LLC
718 Downtowner Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36609
Publish in The Sumter County Journal: March 20, March 27 & April 3, 2025
The sale provided for hereinabove which was originally scheduled for April 28, 2025 and postponed to May 28, 2025, and further postponed by public announcement being made at the public entrance of the Sumter County Court House, 126 Franklin St., Livingtston, Alabama 35470, during the legal hours of sale. Said foreclosure sale shall be held on June 30, 2025 at the public entrance of the Sumter County Court House, 126 Franklin St., Livingston, AL 35470, during the legal hours of sale.
1tc/6/19
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SUMTER COUNTY,
ALABAMA
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF SUMTER
CASE NO.: 2025-08
IN THE MATTER OF THE PROBATE OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT AND MARY MACK GEE, DECEASED
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 13th day of March, 2025, by the Honorable Willie Pearl Rice, Judge of Probate of Sumter County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Beatrice G. Jones, Executrix
3tc/6-12-25, 6-19-25, 6-26-25
Notice to Contractors Federal Aid Project No. LRSI-6025(250) SUMTER COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on June 27, 2025 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Roadway Safety Improvements (Guardrail Installation and End Anchors) on CR-2 over Unnamed Branch from a point 0.050 mile east of the junction of Sheffield Road (Site 1); on CR-2 over Unnamed Branch from a point 0.600 mile east of the I-20/I-59 Interchange (Site 2); and on CR-2 over Unnamed Branch from a point 0.700 mile east of the I-20/I-59 Interchange (Site 3) west of York. Length 0.087 mi.
The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.
The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Twenty-five (25) Working Days. A 1.00% DBE Contract Obligation Is Required.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $3.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.
Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.
Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.
The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.
The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $167,715 To $204,985 .
The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act.
Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42
U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director
3tc/6-12-25, 6-19-25, 6-26-25
Notice of Completion
McElhenney Construction Company, LLC. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with The State of Alabama for construction of Project No. LRSI-6024(250): Sumter County, AL. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on November 21, 2024 and ending on December 12, 2024. All claims should be filed at P.O. Box 1409 Theodore, AL 36590 during this period. McElhenney Construction Company, LLC.
4tc/11-21-24, 11-28-24, 12-5-24, 12-12-24
Notice to Contractors
Federal Aid Project No.
STPAA-HSIP-0028(517)
SUMTER COUNTY,
ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on December 06, 2024 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Safety Widening, Micro-Milling, Planing, Resurfacing, American Disability Act (ADA) Improvements, Traffic Signs, and Traffic Stripe on SR-28 from the junction of SR-7 (US-11) in Livingston to the junction of CR-21. Length 5.904 mi.
The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.
The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Sixty-five (65) Working Days.
A 2.00% DBE Contract Obligation Is Required.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $14.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110.
Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.
Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.
Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.
The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.
The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $2,097,781 To $2,563,955.
The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act.
Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director
3tc/11-21-24, 11-28-24, 12-5-24
Notice to Contractors
State Project No.
ATRP2-60-2024-060
SUMTER COUNTY,
ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on December 06, 2024 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Roadway Safety Improvements (Roadway Lighting Installation) on SR-8 (US-80) at SR-28 and CR-25 west of the Marengo County Line. Length 0.445 mi.
The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.
The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Seventy-five (75) Working Days.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $7.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110.
Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.
Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.
The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.
The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $589,883 To $720,968.
Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
Section 34-8-8. Code of Alabama 1975 as amended states in part as follows: ‘… it will be necessary for him or her to show evidence of license before his or her bid is considered,’ Further, Section 34-8-8, Code of Alabama 1975 as amended also states in part as follows: ‘All Owners, Architects, and engineers receiving bids pursuant to this chapter shall require the person, firm, or corporation to include his or her current license number on the bid.’
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director
3tc/11-21-24, 11-28-24, 12-5-24
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Completion of Public Works Projects (Over $50,000)
Pursuant to Ala. Code §39-1-1 (1975), notice is hereby given that REV Construction, Inc. has completed its contract with the City of York, for the York Valve & Hydrant Replacement Project located in York, Alabama. This notice will be published for a period of four (4) successive weeks beginning 11/14/2024. A final settlement will not be made upon the contract until the expiration of thirty (30) days after completion of notice. Any person or firm having claims on said Project for materials or labor should contact the above contractor at 5801 Grover Burchfield Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 in the time and manner as required by law.
4tc/11-14-24, 11-21-24, 11-28-24, 12-5-24
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SUMTER COUNTY,
ALABAMA
CASE NO. 2024-36
IN RE THE ESTATE OF
WALESTHER MAUDE HUTCHINS, Deceased.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE
Letters of Administration of the said Deceased having been granted to Charlie Hutchins on the 25th day of October, 2024, by the Honorable Willie Pearl Rice, Probate Judge of Sumter County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Raley L. Wiggins
CAPELL & How ARD, PC
P.O. Box 2069 Montgomery, AL 36102-2069
3tc/11-7-24, 11-14-24, 11-21-24
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SUMTER COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. CV-24-900047
GWENDOLYN E. DANCY,
PLAINTIFF,
vs
ELIZABETH GUNTER, MARILYN G. COMAN, ERMA G. HINTON, REGINALD B. GRAY, NANETTE B. SANDERS, DERWIN BUSBY, TARA B. ANTHONY, CHRISTINA WARD, DWAYNE ESKRIDGE, FELICIA ESKRIDGE, SHARON ESKRIDGE, ANGELA E. GONZALEZ, BETTY E. LAWSON, BARBARA E. BROWN, JOHN MICHAEL ESKRIDGE, DEBBIE E. WELLINGTON, MIL TON RICHARDSON, JR., JIM ESKRIDGE, ANTHONY HINTON, SHELLENA A. ESKRIDGE, DE’LEON M. ESKRIDGE, WILLIE DAW AN ESKRIDGE, LARRY D. ESKRIDGE, QUANIT A E. WASHINGTON, DOROTHY ESKRIDGE, EDWARD LEON ESKRIDGE, JR.
AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES including any persons claiming any present interest therein and including any persons or entity claiming any future, contingent, reversionary, remainder or other interest therein, who may claim any interest in the herein described property, and the following described property in Sumter County, Alabama: Fraction A, less 6 acres in Section 35, Township 20, Range 1 West; SE ¼ of SE ¼, Section 27, Township 20, Range 1 West, 56 acres off Northeast part of NE ¼, Section 34, Township 20, Range 1 West.
DEFENDANTS.
NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION
Notice to Derwin Busby, Dwayne Eskridge, John Michael Eskridge and Jim Eskridge that a Complaint to Quiet Title and Partition Property has been filed by Gwendolyn E. Dancy. Any answer to this Petition should be filed with the Circuit Clerk of Sumter County, Alabama, within 30 days of the last publication of this notice.
Said property is described as follows, to-wit:
Fraction A, less 6 acres in Section 35, Township 20, Range 1 West; SE¼ of SE ¼, Section 27, Township 20, Range 1 West, 56 acres off Northeast part of NE ¼, Section 34, Township 20, Range 1 West.
DONE, this the 28th day of October, 2024.
Devon James, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Sumter County, Alabama
4tc/11-7-24, 11-14-24, 11-21-24, 11-28-24
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE
CASE NO. 2024-35
ESTATE OF JOHN EDWIN STALLINGS, JR.
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 25the day of October, 2024, by the Hon. WILLIE PEARL RICE, Judge of Probate of Sumter County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Clara Jean L. Stallings, Personal Representative of the Estate of John Edwin Stallings, Jr., Deceased
3tc/11-7-2024, 11-14-2024, 11-21-2024
LEGAL NOTICE
Ozark Striping Company hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the Alabama Department of Transportation for construction of Project No. HRRR-6023(251) in Sumter County, AL. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on October 31, 2024, and ending on November 21, 2024. All claims should be filed at P.O. Box 847, Ozark, AL 36361, during this period.
Ozark Striping Company
4tc/10-31-24, 11-7-24, 11-14-24, 11-21-24