Public Notices | Week of Feb. 9, 2026
POSITION OPENING
CITY OF LAFAYETTE
50 Alabama Avenue West
LaFayette, AL 36862
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
The City of LaFayette is seeking a qualified individual to serve as full-time School Resource Officer.
The successful candidate, under general supervision of the Police Chief in conjunction with the Chambers County Schools Superintendent and appropriate staff, will be responsible for providing a visible, proactive presence while mentoring students, conducting safety drills, and assisting with student-related incidents. The successful candidate is expected to foster a positive learning environment while ensuring safety and building trust. A full job description can be obtained by contacting LaFayette City Hall by phone at 334-864-7181 or via email at ldavidson@cityoflafayetteal.com.
Any interested applicants should send a resume to City of LaFayette, Attention: Police Chief, P.O. Box 87 LaFayette, AL 36862. The person selected will need to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check, and shall have a valid driver’s license. APOSTC and NASRO Basic certification is required. Any questions should be directed to Police Chief Christopher M. Trice at 334-864-2211. This position will remain open until filled. The City of LaFayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Legal Run 02/04/26, 02/11/26
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 Torry Bryant, Twyla Pullen, Emma Sue Whitlow to American General Financial Services of Alabama, Inc. dated August 25, 2003; said mortgage being recorded on August 27, 2003 as Instrument No. 2003-4500 as having been modified by an agreement recorded as Instrument No. 2012-3855 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST by assignment recorded as Instrument No. 2025-5292 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama.
The undersigned, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, 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 12, 2026 the following property, situated in Chambers County, Alabama, to-wit:
A LOT IN THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE, ALABAMA ON THE ROAD LEADING FROM LAFAYETTE TO CUSSETA, ALABAMA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHERE THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY LINE OF THE JOHN JORDON LOT INTERESECTS THE MARGIN OF THE LAFAYETTE AND CUSSETA ROAD, THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE MARGIN OF SAID ROAD 70 FEET TO THE GEORGE MCLEMORE LOT THENCE EAST ALONG THE SAID GEORGE MCLEMORE LINE 150 FEET TO DAISEY IRVIN LINE; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID LINE 70 FEET TO JOHN JORDON LINE, THENCE WEST ALONG SAID JOHN JORDON LINE TO THE BEGINNING POINT.
SUBJECT TO ALL RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS, RIGHTS, EASEMENTS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PROVISIONS, CONVENANTS AND BUILDING SET-BACKS LINES OF RECORD.
Said property is commonly known as 726 Martin Luther King Drive, Lafayette, AL 36862.
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.
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST
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. 25-08002AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
The Lafayette Sun
01/28/2026,02/04/2026,02/11/2026 25-08002AL
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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 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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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated June 26, 2021 executed by Justin Robert Arwood, in favor of NewRez LLC, said Mortgage being recorded August 9, 2021, in Doc #2021 3050, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama; having later been assigned to U.S. Bank, N.A., as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee, for Mid-State Trust XI by instrument recorded in Doc #2022 21, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, U.S. Bank, N.A., as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee, for Mid-State Trust XI, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Chambers County, Alabama on 03/12/2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Chambers County, Alabama, to-wit:
All that certain parcel of land lying and being in the County of Chambers and State of Alabama, more particularly described, as follows:
Starting at the Southwest corner of the Southwest 1/4, of Section 21, T-21-N, R-26-E, thence North 66 deg 22’ 27” East, a distance of 1778.25 feet to a 1” iron bar and the POINT OF BEGINNING. From said POINT OF BEGINNNING, thence North 0 deg 49’ 32” East, distance of 276.74 feet to a 1” iron bar; thence South 87 deg 50’ 58” East, a distance of 239.33 feet to a 1” iron bar; thence South 0 deg 49’ 03” West, a distance of 271.54 feet to a 1/2” iron bar; thence North 89 deg 05’ 41” West, a distance of 239.30 feet; to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 1.506 Acres, located in Section 21, T-21-N. R-26-E, Chambers County, Alabama.
EASEMENT
Starting at the Southwest corner of the Southwest 1/4, of Section 21, T-21-N, R-26-E, thence North 66 deg 22’ 27” East, a distance of 177.25 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. From said POINT. OF BEGINNING, thence South 89 deg 05’ 41” East, a distance of 239.30 feet to a 1/2” iron bar, thence South 0 deg 49’ 03” West, a distance of 40.22 feet; thence North 89 deg 05’ 41” West, a distance of 365.95 feel to a 1” iron bar; thence North 89 deg 04’ 44 deg , West, a distance of 294.13 feet to a 1” iron bar, thence North 89 deg 45’ 14” West. a distance of 9.88 feet to a 1” open top pipe; thence North 89 deg 04’ 44” West, a distance or 48.81. feet to the right of way of Chambers County Road Number 23; thence along said right of way, North 8 deg 24’ 27” West, a distance of 40.65 feet to a 1/2 rebar cap; thence leaving said right of way, South 89 deg 06’ 31” East, a distance of 485.97 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 0.666 Acre, located in Section 21, T-21-N, R-26-E, Chambers County, Alabama. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 3490 Co Rd 23, Lafayette, AL 36862. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.
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, EXPRESS 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 mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage.
U.S. Bank, N.A., as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee, for Mid-State Trust XI
Paul K. Lavelle, Esq.
Attorney for Mortgagee
Spina, & Lavelle, P.C.
One Perimeter Park South-Suite 400N
Birmingham, Alabama 35243
(205) 298-1800
30-FC-26-01026
Legal Run 01/28/26, 02/04/26 & 02/11/26
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WENDY ALICE DAVIS, deceased
CASE NO.: 2025-00221
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 11th day December, 2025, by PAUL STORY, Judge of the Probate Court of CHAMBERS County, 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.
Witness my hand, and dated this the 11th day of December, 2025.
THERESA ANN DAVIS CULPEPPER
LEGAL RUN 01/28/26, 02/04/26 & 02/11/26
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage and security agreement executed by AMY LORAINE SIGGERS AKA AMY L. SIGGERS, a single person, and WILLIAM BRADFORD FULFORD, a single person, on the 29th day of September 2021, to VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., as recorded in Book 2021, Page 4720, in the office of the Probate Judge of Chambers County, Alabama; VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., as Mortgagee, by reason of such default having declared all of the indebtedness secured by said mortgage and security agreement due and payable and such default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and security agreement, and as authorized by Section 7-9A-604(a)(2) of the Code of Alabama of 1975 as amended, VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., as Mortgagee, will sell at public outcry, for cash to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door, in the City of LaFayette, Chambers County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on February 18, 2026, the following described real and personal property situated in Chambers County, Alabama, to-wit:
Begin at the Northwest corner of Lot 160 of Subdivision No. 2 of the W.E. Barrow Estate as shown on Plat Book 2, Page 76 in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Chambers County, Alabama; thence South 68°00’ West, and along the North property line of Lot 160 of said Subdivision, for ten (10) feet to the Point of Beginning of the parcel to be described; thence continue South 68°00’ West, and along North property line of said Subdivision, for 210 feet to a point for a corner (said point also being 20 feet beyond the Northwest corner of Lot 164 of said Subdivision); thence North 22°00’ West for 210 feet to a point for a corner; thence North 68°00’ East for 210 feet to a point for a corner; thence South 22°00’ East for 210 feet to the point of beginning, comprising approximately one (1) acre of land and 14 x 40 Ft. Building.
ALSO: One (1) 2021 Southern Energy manufactured home, Serial Nos. SAD031101ALA and SAD031101ALB;
together with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging and all fixtures now attached to and used in connection with the premises herein described.
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.
Said sale will be made subject to any existing Federal Tax Lien, if any, and/or Special Assessments, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the subject property.
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 the said mortgage. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation; contact Margery Oglesby at the phone number shown below prior to attending the sale.
Lori C. Baird
Attorney for Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc.
ROSEN HARWOOD, P.A.
2200 Jack Warner Pkwy Ste 200
P.O. Box 2727
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
(205) 344-5000
Legal Run 01/28/26, 02/04/26 & 02/11/26
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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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: TEAGUE TOWING LLC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 03/16/2026, 08:00 AM at 2023 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY, LANETT, AL 36863-4715, pursuant to subsection 32-13-3 of the Alabama Statutes. TEAGUE TOWING LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. KNADM4A33F6500498 2015 KIA Rio
5XXGT4L31HG134559 2017 KIA Optima
4T1BK36B16U066860 2006 TOYT Avalon
1HGCR2F35FA091996 2015 HOND Accord
1FAHP23W59G105251 2009 FORD Tarus
1D3HV13T79S713180 2009 DODG Ram 1500
Legal run 02/04/26, 02/11/26
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CHAMBERS COUNTY. ALABAMA
NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDING
Notice of the filing of Petition for Summary Distribution
In the Estate of CHARLES LEE NIX, deceased
CASE #2026-00011
Notice is hereby given that a. Petition for Summary Distribution has been filed in the CHAMBERS COUNTY Probate Office by the Hon. Sherry L. Johnson on January 9, 2026, pursuant to Section 43-2-690, Code of Alabama and that 30 days after the notice of publication hereof and pursuant to law the Court shall be requested to enter an order directing Summary Distribution of the estate of said decedent
PAUL STORY, PROBATE JUDGE
LEGAL RUN 02/11/26
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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
