Public Notices | Week of August 24, 2026
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
ESTATE OF: Hugh Walter Smith, Deceased.
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO: 2026-
Letters Testamentary on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the day of , 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.
TANYA CEROVSKY
Personal Representative of the Estate of Hugh Walter Smith
ERICA H. PATTERSON
Attorney for Personal Representative Erica H. Patterson Law Firm, LLC
134 N. Broadnax Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
256.825.4631
256.825.8825 facsimile
Legal Run 08/12/26, 08/19/26 & 08/26/26
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF FAYE L. JONES, (Deceased)
PROBATE NO
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TAKE NOTICE that LETTERS TESTAMENTARY having been granted to CAROL DYESS of the Estate of FAYE L. JONES deceased on the 28th day of July, 2026 by the Honorable Paul Story
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
CAROL DYESS, Executrix
Susan K. Harmon Attorney for Petitioner
P.O. Box 127
LaFayette, Al 36862
(334) 864-7263
Legal run 08/12/26, 08/19/26 & 08/26/26
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IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT; IN AND FOR CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO.: 12-CV-2020-000022
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF FRANK MARSHALL; SR., DECEASED.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration ad Litem on the Estate of FRANKLIN D. MARSHALL SR., deceased. having been granted to the undersigned on the 4th day of August, 2026 by the honorable Isaac Whorton, Circuit Court Judge of Chambers County, Alabama. notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are herehy required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.
PREPARED BY:Hon. Robert G. Poole
The Poole Finn
Post Office Box 2979
Auburn. Alabama 36831-2979
Ph. (334) 321-9897
Legal Run 08/12/26, 08/19/26 & 08/26/26
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
CHAMBERS COUNTY
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Christopher Lashawn Thomas, single, originally in favor of NewRez LLC on June 17, 2020, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama, at Book 2020, Page 3637; the undersigned U.S. Bank, N.A., as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee, for Mid-State Trust XI, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Chambers County, Alabama, on September 24, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Chambers County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lot No. 3 of the Thomas Subdivision, 3rd Addition, as shown by map or plat of survey prepared by James W.
Stothard, R.L.S. AL. Reg. No. 11282, entitled “Survey for Hannon Engineering & Construction Co., Inc.” dated
April 30, 1998, a copy of which is recorded in Plat Cabinet E, Slide 17b in the office of the Judge of Probate of
Chambers County, Alabama. This is a portion of those properties acquired by the Grantor by deed recorded in
Deed Volume 1999-2079 in the office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama, subject to the
restrictive covenants of record included those recorded in Probate Judge Doc. No.; 1999-2081.
Property street address for informational purposes: 326 Carver Dr Lafayette, AL 36862
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 PROBATE OF THE COUNTY 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.
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 sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender cash or certified funds made payable to Aldridge Pite, LLP at the time and place of the sale. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser. The Mortgagee/Transferee and Aldridge Pite, LLP shall not be liable to the purchaser for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the bid amount. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. U.S. Bank, N.A., as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee, for Mid-State Trust XI, Mortgagee/Transferee ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Six Piedmont Center 3525 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30305. Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee
Newspaper: Lafayette Sun
Publication Dates: 8/19/2026, 8/26/2026, 9/2/2026
THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: The Estate of A.L.H. (A Minor)
PROBATE NO 2026-00132
NOTICE FILING OF GUARDIANSHIP & CONSERVATORSHIP
TO: Homer Lewis Hutchinson
1035 Mitchell St.
Valley, Al 36854
TAKE NOTICE : A Petition for Guardianship and Conservatorship has been filed in the above styled action by Marvin Thompson, Petitioner, and the 15th day of September, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. o’clock has been set for hearing in the Probate Court of Chambers County, Alabama, at the Courthouse located in LaFayette, Alabama.
Dated this the 13th day August, 2026,
Paul Story, Probate Judge
Legal Run 08/19/26, 08/26/26 & 09/02/26
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Stephanie Bernetta Hairston and Orlando Tarmail Hairston to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. as nominee for Statewide Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns, dated October 16, 2020, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama, in Book 2020, Page 4432. Said mortgage was subsequently sold, assigned and transferred to Amerihome Mortgage Company, LLC. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Amerihome Mortgage Company, LLC, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Chambers County, Alabama on September 24, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following describe real estate situated in Chambers County, Alabama, to-wit:
LOT 43, OF RIVER OAKS SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1A, AS SAID LOTS ARE SHOWN UPON A MAP OR PLAT ENTITLED “REDIVISION OF LOTS 28 - 85, PLAT SLIDE “F”, PAGE 33, RIVERS OAKS SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1A” BEING RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET F, AT FOLIO 68 IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA.
SUBJECT TO THOSE DECLARATIONS OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR RIVER OAKS SUBDIVISION AS FILED IN DOCUMENT #2009-3744, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA, AS AMENDED IN DOCUMENT #2012-1697, AFORESAID RECORDS, AND THOSE EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOUND THEREIN.
Property Street Address for Informational Purposes: 2401 Meadow Ln Valley AL 36854
Said property will be sold “AS IS”. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY. Said property is subject to any title deficiencies including but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes - including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable, federal tax liens any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The highest bidder must tender the total amount of the winning bid in certified funds 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 the rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
This sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Please be advised that the foreclosing mortgagee or its authorized agent will require any entity or trust bidder at this foreclosure sale to provide beneficial ownership information, documentation, and written certification as required under FinCEN’s Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers, effective for transfers to covered transferees closing on or after March 1, 2026. This requirement applies where the purchaser is a legal entity (including an LLC, corporation, or partnership) or a trust, and the transfer is not financed by an institutional lender subject to existing anti-money laundering requirements. The required information and certification must be provided prior to issuance of the foreclosure deed upon sale. No foreclosure deed will be issued for a covered transfer until all required FinCEN information has been received and certified. Additional information regarding these regulations and required transferee disclosures can be found at: https://www.fincen.gov/rre and https://www.fincen.gov/rre-faqs
This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.
Amerihome Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee or Transferee
ALAW
420 North 20th Street, Suite 2249
Birmingham, AL 35203
Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee
26-011029
LEGAL RUN 08/26/26, 09/02/26 & 09/09/26
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Shirley A. Hervey, unmarried, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Charterbank, its successors and assigns, on June 18, 2004, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama, on June 24, 2004, as Document Number 2004-3052. NewRez LLC, the current holder, 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 Chambers County Courthouse, in Lafayette, Alabama, on October 8, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Chambers County, Alabama, to-wit:
From the Southeast corner of Section 13, Township 19, Range 28, run thence West along the Section line to the east bank of a branch 1,230.0 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning; thence run along the east bank of said branch in a Northeasterly direction for 230.0 feet for a corner; thence run East to an iron stake marking the corner of the Trammell lot for a corner; thence South along the Homer Trammell lot line a distance of 210.0 feet to an iron stake located on said Section line for a corner; thence run West along the Section line for 305.0 feet to a point on the east side of a branch for a corner which is the Point of Beginning. This contains 1.25 acres, more or less and is part of the G. B. Jarrett Estates located near Fairfax, Chambers County, Alabama.
More commonly known as: 375 Summerhill Road, Valley, AL 36854
This Property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, 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. 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 part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender certified funds by noon the next business day to Law Office of Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Certified funds must be in the form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, or bank official check payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the Mortgagee/Transferee shall not be liable to the purchase for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid amount, if paid. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.
NewRez LLC (“Transferee”)
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
3000 Riverchase Galleria, Suite 705
Birmingham, AL 35244
Phone: (801) 355-2886
Legal run 08/26/26, 09/02/26 & 09/09/26
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STATE OF ALABAMA NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
COUNTY OF CHAMBERS FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made under the terms of that certain mortgage executed by James O Roberts, an unmarried man, on the 16th day of November, 2017 to CharterBank predecessor to SouthState Bank National Association which said mortgage is recorded in the Probate Office of Chambers County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 2017, at Page 4613, and by reason of such default, having declared all of the indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, SouthState Bank National Association, successor by merger to CharterBank, will sell at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, before the main entrance of the Courthouse in the City of Lafayette,. Chambers County, Alabama, at noon or otherwise during the legal hours of sale on September 15, 2026 the following described real estate situated in Chambers County, Alabama, to-wit:
Commencing at the intersection of the Southerly right of way of cherry Drive and the Westerly right of way of North 6th Avenue (purported); thence South 12 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 160.24 feet to a point on the Westerly right of way of North 6th Avenue (formerly Hill Street), being the POINT OF BEGINNING. From said POINT OF BEGINNING, thence along said right of way South 15 degrees 11 minutes 04 seconds East a distance of 123.46 feet; thence leaving said right of way North 87 degrees 09 minutes 53 seconds West a distance of 182.42 feet; thence North 5 degrees 07 minutes 07 seconds East a distance of 117.50 feet to a ¾ inch open top pipe; thence South 87 degrees 09 minutes 53 seconds East a distance of 139.55 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNGING. Said property containing 0.434 acres, more or less, and being located in Section 25, Township 22 North, Range 28 East, City of Lanett, Chambers County, Alabama. The above described property is more particularly shown on a plat of survey prepared by William L. Morkes, Alabama Registered Land Surveyor No. 11846, dated July 14, 2009. Said plat is made a part hereof by reference. This being the same property conveyed to James Roberts by that certain deed dated March 27, 2008, recorded in Document Number 2008-1705, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama. For informational purposes only the street address for the above referenced property is believed to be: 507 North 6th Avenue Lanett, Alabama 36863, which is not a part of the legal description and in the event of any discrepancy the legal description described in this notice shall control. Together with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging and all fixtures now attached to and used in connection with the premises herein described.
Said sale will be subject to the right of way easements and restrictions of record in the Probate Office of Chambers County, Alabama, and will be subject to outstanding property taxes, and existing special assessments, if any, which might adversely affect the title to subject property. Said property will be sold on an “As Is, Where Is” basis without warranty or recourse, express or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment. Neither the mortgagee, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) §35-4-271, are expressly disclaimed.
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.
Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the above described mortgage, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of said mortgage. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit in certified funds made payable to Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds or by wire transfer by 5:00 p.m. the next business day at the Law Office of Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC at the address indicated below unless prior to said sale Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC has agreed to a later date or closing location. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. The failure of any high bidder to pay the purchase price and close this sale shall, at the option of Mortgagee, be cause for rejection of the bid, and if the bid is rejected, Mortgagee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder who is able, capable and willing to comply with the terms thereof. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. THIS IS AN ACTION TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE.
SouthState Bank National Association
successor by merger to CharterBank
Mortgagee
Justin B. Little
REYNOLDS, REYNOLDS & LITTLE, LLC
Attorneys for Mortgagee
2115 Maxie Thomas Way
Post Office Box 2863
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35403-2863
Telephone: 205-391-0073
File No. 3818.0027
Publication Dates: August 26, September 2, and September 9, 2026
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SLYVIA DIANE JOHNSON, DECEASED
PROBATE COURT OF CHAMBERS COUNTY
CASE NO.: 2026-00119
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to GLORIA JOHNSON, the 11th day of August, 2026, by the Honorable Paul Story, Judge of Probate of Chambers County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Attorney for Petitioner:
MATT WILLIAMS, Esg.
THE ANDERSON LAW FIRM, LLC
7515 HALCYON POINTE DRIVE
MONTGOMERY, AL 36117
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
GLORIA JOHNSON
20257 53RD AVENUE SW
LANETT, AL 36863
LEGAL RUN 08/26/26, 09/02/26 & 09/09/26
