Public notices | Feb. 18, 2026
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF CHAMBERS
Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Rachel Thompson Loftin, Jeremy R Loftin to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Statewide Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns dated June 10, 2021; said mortgage being recorded on June 11, 2021 in Deed Book 2021, Page 2172 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to CMG Mortgage, Inc. by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2023, Page 379 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama.
The undersigned, CMG Mortgage, Inc., under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Chambers County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on March 26, 2026 the following property, situated in Chambers County, Alabama, to-wit:
Begin at the intersection of the East and West one-half Section line of Section 6, Township 23 North, Range 28 East, Chambers County, Alabama, with the East right of way of Chambers County road 270; thence proceed South 89° 42’ East for a distance of 1065.15 feet to a point for a corner; thence proceed South 02° 02’ East for a distance of 58.85 feet to a point; thence proceed South 24° 57’ East for a distance of 950.23 feet to a point for a corner on the Northerly right of way of Chambers County road 263; thence proceed along said margin of said road with the following courses and distances: Along a curve in said road with a chord bearing of North 81° 05’ 42” West for a distance of 244.17 feet (L=225.78, R=546.09); North 69° 15’ West for a distance of 1112.97 feet; along a curve in said road with a chord bearing of North 73° 38’ West for a distance of 84.26 feet; along a curve in said road with a chord bearing of North 79° 09’ West for a distance of 119.29 feet to the point of the intersection of the Northerly right of way of Chambers County road 263 with the Easterly right of way of Chambers County road 270; thence proceed along the Easterly right of way of said last mentioned road North 01° 00’ West for a distance of 450.80 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract or parcel of land contains 18.799 acres, more or less, and is located and situated in Section 6, Township 23 North, Range 28 East, Chambers County, Alabama. Said tract or parcel of land is shown as Tract 1 on a map or plat prepared by William L. Morkes, L.S., AI. Reg. No. 11846, dated May 23, 1997, which said map or plat is recorded in Map Cabinet D, Slide, 92 in the Probate Office, Chambers County, Alabama.
Said property is commonly known as 3454 County Road 263, Five Points, AL 36855.
Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description, the legal description will control.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present certified funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale.
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.
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 holder of the Mortgage.
CMG MORTGAGE, INC.
as holder of said mortgage
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
505 20th Street N, Suite 1775
Birmingham, AL 35203
Telephone: (205) 216-4238
FT21@mccalla.com
File No. 26-08116AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
The Lafayette Sun 02/11/2026,02/18/2026,02/25/2026
26-08116AL
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, AL JUVENILE -JU-2024-440.02
J.R.L. an unmarried female child (dob 07/29/2008)
NOTICE TO: Reyna Lorenzo Basilio, Mother, and Juanito Reyes Marin, Father of J.R.L. who was born on 07/29/2008 in the city of Ometepec, Guerrero, Mexico. Custody of the minor child was
-vested with the Lee County OHR on October 25, 2024. You must answer the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights filed in the Family Court of Lee County, AL by Lee County OHR, within fourteen (14) days from the last date of Publication of this notice with the Circuit Clerk located at 2311 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL 36801and with Hon. Kris R. Patton, P.O. Box 1624, Auburn, AL 36831 krispattonattorney@gmail.com or thereafter a final judgment may be rendered in the Family Courtroom of Lee County, AL terminating your parental rights and placing said child
for adoption.
Mary Roberson
CIRCUIT CLERK
Legal Run 02/11/26, 2/18/26, 2/25/26 & 03/04/26
EN EL TRIBUNAL DE CJRCUITO DEL CONDADO DE LEE, AL JUVENIL-JU-2024-440.02
J.R.L., una hija soltera (fecha de nacimiento: 29/07/2008)
AVISO A: Reyna Lorenzo Basilio, Madre, y Juanito Reyes Marin, Padre de J.R.L. quien naci6 el 29/07/2008 en la ciudad de Ometepec, Guerrero, Mexico. La custodia del menor foe conferida al Departamento de Recurses Humanos del Condado de Lee el 25 de octubre de 2024. Usted debe responder a la Petici6n de Terminad6n de la Patria Potestad presentada en el Tribunal de Familia del Condado de Lee, AL por el Departamento de Recursos Humanos deJ Condado de Lee, dentro de los catorce (14) dfas a partir de la ultima fecha de Publicaci6n de este avLo;;o oon el Secretario de Circuito ubicado en 2311 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL 36801 y con el Honorable Kris R. Patton,
P.O. Box 1624, Auburn, AL 36831 krispattonattomey@gmail.com o posteriormente se puede dictar una sentencia defi.nitiva en la Sala del Tribunal de Familia del Condado de Lee, AL terminando sus derechos de patemidad y dando a dicho nino en adopci6n.
Mary Roberson
SECRETARlO DE CIRCUITO
Carrera legal 02/11/26, 2/18/26, 2/25/26 & 03/04/26
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM CODY MARTIN, DECEASED.
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA
Case No: 2025-00226
NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Letters of Administration on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 22nd day of January 2026, by the Hon. Paul Story, Judge of the Probate Court of Chambers 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.
CATHERINE JAN MARTIN
Personal Representative
Carolyn C. Jolly
Samford & Denson, LLP
P.O. Box 2345
Opelika, AL 36803-2345
(334) 745-3504
LEGAL RUN 02/4/26, 02/11/26, 02/18/26
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PROBATE COURT
CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
JAMES BENJAMIN SMITH
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
PUBLISHED IN THE LAFAYETTE SUN
TO BE RUN ONCE A WEEK FOR THREE (3) CONSECUTIVE WEEKS
Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 29th day of January, 2026, by the Honorable Paul Story, Judge of the Probate Court of CHAMBERS 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.
STEVEN ALECK HARRIS, the Personal Representative of the Estate of JAMES BENJAMIN SMITH, deceased, Case No.: 2026-00015.
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PAUL STORY
Attorney
Christopher Owens
2101 1st Avenue North, Suite 320
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 201-1789
christopherowens@theharrisfirmllc.com Legal run 02/11/26, 02/18/26 & 02/25/26
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF CHAMBERS
Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Lethia A Jackson, a single woman, to Citifinancial Corporation, LLC dated January 10, 2006; said mortgage being recorded on January 12, 2006 in Deed Book 2006, Page 151 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee of CIM Trust 2025-NR1 by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2025, Page 5619 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama.
The undersigned, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee of CIM Trust 2025-NR1, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Chambers County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on March 19, 2026 the following property, situated in Chambers County, Alabama, to-wit:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 28 EAST, CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA, CONTAINING 7,539 SQUARE FEET, AND BEING LOT 6, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT OF SURVEY ENTITLED “SURVEY FOR LETHIA A. JACKSON” PREPARED BY JAMES W. STOTHARD, REGISTERED SURVEYOR, DATED MAY 16TH, 1997, AND RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET D, SLIDE 91 IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA.
Said property is commonly known as 112 S 1st Ave, Lanett, AL 36863.
Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description, the legal description will control.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present certified funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale.
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.
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 holder of the Mortgage.
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF CIM TRUST 2025-NR1
as holder of said mortgage
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
505 20th Street N, Suite 1775
Birmingham, AL 35203
Telephone: (205) 216-4238
FT21@mccalla.com
File No. 23-05144AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
The Lafayette Sun
02/18/2026,02/25/2026,03/04/2026
23-05144AL
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY SMITH, DECEASED.
CASE NO. 2026-00012
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
In The Matter of the Estate of Gary Smith, Deceased.
Letters Testamentary .QD....t.he Estate of said decedent having been granted to Vera Nell Willcutt on the 29th day of January, 2026 by the Honorable Paul Story, Judge of Probate
of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Vera Nell Willcutt
121 Wood St.
Tallassee, AL 36078-
Name and Address of Attorney:
Ashleigh L. Hughes (HUG080) Attorney at Law
The Hughes Law Firm, L.L.C.
100 Executive Park Drive
P.O. Box 780789
Tallassee, AL 36078
Telephone (334) 283-2893
LEGAL RUN 02/18/26, 02/25/26 & 03/04/26
POSITION OPENING WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE
City of LaFayette, 50 Alabama Avenue West, LaFayette, AL 36862
The City of LaFayette, Alabama is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee. The successful candidate should possess a High School Diploma or GED. Lifting, shoveling, and climbing ladders/stairs are required.
The successful candidate will train at the Wastewater plant Monday-Friday (the time will be discussed during the initial interview), attend required classes, study and pass the State Grade III Wastewater Exam to become a Certified Grade III Wastewater Operator. Any person interested should send a resume to City of LaFayette, Attn: Superintendent Alan Gleaton, Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee, P.O. Box 87 LaFayette, AL 36862 or email: algleaton@cityoflafayetteal.com. The person selected will need to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check, and shall have a valid driver’s license. Any questions should be directed to Wastewater Plant Superintendent Alan Gleaton, at 334-864-0686 or call City Hall 334-864-718.
The position is open until filled.
The City of LaFayette is an equal opportunity employer.
LEGAL RUN 02/18/2026 & 02/25/2026
