Public Notices | Week of Sept. 21, 2026
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA
THE STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF CHAMBERS CASE NO. 2026-00134
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
The Will of Hugh Walter Smith, having been duly admitted to record in said county, Letters Testamentary are hereby granted to, Tanya Cerovsky, as Personal Representative, who has complied with the requirements of the law and is authorized to administer the estate. Subject to the priorities stated in Code of Alabama (1975, as amended) §43-8-76, the said Personal Representative, acting prudently for the benefit of interested persons, has all the powers, without limitation,
[ EXCEPT for the powers in number N/A] authorized in transactions under Code of Alabama (1975, as amended) §43-2-843, as follows:
1. Retain assets owned by the decedent pending distribution or liquidation including those in which the representatives are personally interested or which are otherwise improper for trust investment.
2. Receive assets from fiduciaries, or other sources.
3. Perform, compromise, or refuse performance of the decedent’s contracts that continue as obligations of the estate, as the Personal Representative may determine under the circumstances. In performing enforceable contract by the decedent to convey or lease land, the Personal Representative, among other possible courses of action, may do either of the following.
a. Execute and deliver a deed of conveyance for cash payment of all sums remaining due or the purchaser’s note for the sum remaining due secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on the land.
b. Deliver a deed in escrow with directions that the proceeds when paid in accordance with the escrow agreement, be paid to the successors of the decedent, as designated in the escrow agreement.
4. Satisfy written charitable pledges of the decedent irrespective of whether the pledges constituted binding obligations of the decedent or were properly presented as claims, if in the judgment of the Personal Representative the decedent would have wanted the pledges completed under the circumstances.
5. If funds are not needed to meet debts and expenses currently payable and are not immediately distributable, deposit or invest liquid assets of the estate, including moneys received from the sale of other assets, in federally insured interest-bearing accounts, readily marketable secured loan arrangements, or other prudent investments which would be reasonable for use by trustees generally.
6. Abandon personal property when, in the opinion of the Personal Representative, it is valueless, or is so encumbered, or is in condition that it is of no benefit to the estate.
7. Vote stocks or other securities in person or by general limited proxy.
8. Pay calls, assessments, and other sums chargeable or accruing against or on account of securities, unless barred by the provisions relating to claims.
9. Hold a security in the name of a nominee or in other form without disclosure of the interest of the estate, but the Personal Representative are liable for any act of the nominee in connection with the security so held.
10. Insure the assets of the estate against damage, loss, and liability and the Personal Representative against liability as to third persons.
11. Borrow money without security or with security of personal property to be repaid from the estate assets or otherwise; and advance money for the protection of the estate.
12. Effect a fair and reasonable compromise with any debtor or obligor, or extend, renew, or in any manner modify the terms of any obligation owing to the estate. If the Personal Representative hold a mortgage, pledge, or other lien upon property of another person, the Personal Representative may, in lieu of foreclosure, accept a conveyance or transfer of encumbered assets from the owner thereof in satisfaction of the indebtedness secured by the lien.
13. Pay taxes, assessments, and other expenses incident to the administration of the estate.
14. Sell or exercise stock subscription or conversion rights; consent, directly or through a committee or other agent, to the reorganization, consolidation, merger, dissolution, or liquidation of a corporation or other business enterprise.
15. Enter for any purpose into a lease as lessor or lessee, with or without
option to purchase or renew, for a term not to exceed one year.
16. Allocate items of income or expense to either estate income or principal, as permitted or provided by law.
17. Employ necessary persons, including appraisers, attorneys, auditors (who may include certified public accountants, public accounts, or internal auditors), investment advisors, or agents, even if they are associated with the Personal Representative, to advise or assist the Personal Representative in the performance of administrative duties; act without independent investigation upon recommendations of agents or advisors; and instead of acting personally, employ one or more agents to perform any act of administration, whether or not discretionary.
18. Prosecute or defend claims or proceedings in any jurisdiction for the protection or benefit of the estate and of the Personal Representative in the performance of duties of the Personal Representative.
19. Continue any unincorporated business or venture in which the decedent was engaged at the time of death as provided in any of the following:
a. In the same business form for a period of not more than one year from the date of appointment of general Personal Representative if continuation is a reasonable means of preserving the value of the business including good will.
b. In the same business form for any additional period of time that may be approved by Order of the Court in a proceeding to which the persons interested in the estate are parties.
c. Throughout the period of administration of the business is incorporated by the Personal Representative and if none of the probable distributees of the business who are competent adults object to its incorporation and retention in the estate.
20. Incorporate any business or venture in which the decedent was engaged at the time of death.
21. Provide for exoneration of the Personal Representative from personal liability in any contract entered into on behalf of the estate.
22. Satisfy and settle claims and distribute the estate as provided in Title 43 of the Code of Alabama, 1975.
WITNESS my hand, and dated this the 27th day of August, 2026
PAUL STORY, JUDGE OF PROBATE
LEGAL RUN 09/09/26, 09/16/26, & 09/23/26
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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
FORECLOSURE NOTICE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Mortgage from Samantha Turner and Leroy Parks, III, wife and husband to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS MORTGAGEE, AS NOMINEE FOR STATEWIDE MORTGAGE, LLC, on the 8th day of August, 2024, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama, on August 13, 2024, in Deed/Mortgage Book 2024, Page 4021, Chambers County, Alabama Records, said Mortgage having subsequently been transferred and assigned to Planet Home Lending, LLC, by instrument recorded in the aforesaid Probate Office; notice is hereby given that the undersigned Planet Home Lending, LLC, 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 at the Main Entrance of the Chambers County Courthouse, 2 Lafayette Street South, Lafayette, AL 36862 in Lafayette, Chambers County, Alabama, on November 5, 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:
PARCEL I - LOTS NUMBER 19, 20, 21, 75, 76 AND 77, OF SUB-DIVISION NO. 2 OF PART OF THE. W. E. BARROW ESTATE. A PLAT OF SAID SUB-DIVISION MADE BY J. H. ALLEN, ENGR., DATED SEPTEMBER 1950, IS RECORDED IN MAP VOL. 2, PAGE 76 IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA. SAID PLAT IS INCLUDED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. ALL OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED IN CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA. SUBJECT TO ALL RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY OF RECORD. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO NADINE H. O`NEAL BY THAT CERTAIN DATED OCTOBER 29, 1974, RECORDED IN DEED VOLUME 200, PAGE 445, IN THE OFFICED OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA. LESS AND EXCEPT FROM THE ABOVE HOWEVER, THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF ALABAMA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN DEED RECORDED IN DEED VOLUME 326, PAGE 82, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA. SUBJECT TO THAT CERTAIN DRAINAGE EASEMENT TO THE STATE OF ALABAMA MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN DEED RECORDED IN DEED VOLUME 366, PAGE 101, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA.
PARCEL II - LOT NUMBER 22 OF SUB-DIVISION NO. 2 OF PART OF THE W. E. BARROW ESTATE A PLAT OF SAID SUB-DIVISION MADE BY J.H. ALLEN, ENGR., DATED SEPTEMBER 1950 IS RECORDED MAP VOL 2, PAGE 76, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA. SAID PLAT IS INCLUDED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. ALL OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED IN THE CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA. SUBJECT TO ALL RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY OF RECORD. LESS AND EXCEPT FROM THE ABOVE HOWEVER, THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF ALABAMA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN DEED RECORDED IN DEED VOLUME 368, PAGE 273, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA. SUBJECT TO THAT CERTAIN DRAINAGE EASEMENT TO THE STATE OF ALABAMA MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN DEED RECORDED IN DEED VOLUME 368, PAGE 273, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO NADINE H. O`NEAL BY THAT CERTAIN DEED DATED JUNE 19, 1997, RECORDED IN DEED VOLUME 368, PAGE 273, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA.
Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 1718 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY, LANETT, AL 36863.
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 Probate in the county where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto and subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable). 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 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, and to purchaser’s tendering to Rubin Lublin, LLC, anti-money laundering information as required pursuant to the FinCEN Real Estate Report Rule. Failure to provide information, could result in rescission of the sale.
Planet Home Lending, LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee
THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Rubin Lublin, LLC, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee
3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
Telephone Number: (877) 813-0992 Case No. PHL-26-03508-1
Ad Run Dates: 09/09/2026, 09/16/2026, 09/23/2026
rlselaw.com/property-listing
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Tyson Terrell House to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Statewide Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns, dated February 26, 2021 said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 2021 848 . Said mortgage was subsequently sold, assigned and transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Lakeview Loan Servicing, 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 October 22, 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:
BEGIN AT THE NE CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 28 EAST, CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 12 MINUTES WEST FOR 171.7 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 42 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST FOR 365.6 FEET TO A RIGHT OF WAY MONUMENT ON THE SOUTHEASTERN MARGIN OF U.S. HIGHWAY 29; THENCE SOUTH 48 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID MARGIN 132.1 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, SOUTH 45 DEGREES 26 MINUTES EAST FOR 148.6 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 27 DEGREES 04 MINUTES WEST FOR 59.4 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 10 DEGREES 01 MINUTE WEST FOR 88.2 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 79 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST FOR 59.73 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 41 DEGREES 07 MINUTES WEST FOR 178.7 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 48 DEGREES 51 MINUTES EAST FOR 149.8 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 0.667 ACRE. THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS PART OF LOTS NUMBER 30, 31, AND 32 OF THE EMMA L WILLIAMS SUBDIVISION, A PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION BEING RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 25 IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA. SAID PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 28 EAST, CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA, AND IS THE SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED VOLUME 301, PAGE 225.
Property Street Address for Informational Purposes: 3296 Us Highway 29 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.
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, Mortgagee or Transferee
ALAW
420 North 20th Street, Suite 2249
Birmingham, AL 35203
Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee
26-013537
09/09/26, 09/16/26 & 09/23/26
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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE
By virtue of a Writ of Execution dated on the 18th day of June 2026 directed and delivered to me as Sheriff of the County of Chambers and issued out of the District Court of Chambers County, Alabama on a judgement rendered in such Court on District Court Action Number DV 2024 900091 on August 18, 2025, in favor of Southern Harbor Resort against Bill Gradwell for the sum of $3,087.94.
Described Property: Property Location:
2000 Smoker Craft, Hull No. SMK99224J900 Southern Harbor Marina
1133 County Road 294
Lanett, Alabama 36863
Public notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, as Sheriff of Chambers County, Alabama will on the 28th day of September 2026 at 12:00 noon, central standard time, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, in front of the Chambers County Courthouse located at #2 Lafayette Street, South, Lafayette, Alabama, to satisfy such execution, together with the costs thereon. Said sale to be subject to all lawful liens and encumbrances, if any, against said property.
Done this 4th day of September 2026.
Jeff Nelson
Sheriff of Chambers County, Alabama
Legal Run 09/23/26
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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE
By virtue of a Writ of Execution dated on the l 81h day of June 2026 directed and delivered to me as Sheriff of the County of Chambers and issued out of the District Court of Chambers County, Alabama on a judgement rendered in such Court on District Court Action Number DV 2024 900085 on August 18, 2025, in favor of Southern Harbor Resort against Jason Gober for the sum of $1,949.60.
Described Property: Property Location:
Laguana Sail Boat, AL 0422VG Southern Harbor Marina
1133 County Road 294
Lanett, Alabama 36863
Public notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, as Sheriff of Chambers County, Alabama will on the 28TH day of September 2026 at 12:00 noon, central standard time, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, in front of the Chambers County Courthouse located at #2 Lafayette Street, South, Lafayette, Alabama, to satisfy such execution, together with the costs thereon. Said sale to be subject to all lawful liens and encumbrances, if any, against said property.
Done this 4th day of September 2026.
Jeff Nelson
Sheriff of Chambers County, Alabama
Legal Run 09/23/26
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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 Roger D Arnett, Samantha T Arnett to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Capital City Bank, its successors and assigns dated November 28, 2011; said mortgage being recorded on December 9, 2011 as Instrument No. 2011-3998 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Rocket Mortgage, LLC by assignment recorded as Instrument No. 2026-3772 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama.
The undersigned, Rocket Mortgage, LLC, 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 November 19, 2026 the following property, situated in Chambers County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lot Number 10, Block Number 7, of West Point Manufacturing Company property (Shawmut Mill Village), as shown by plat of survey by Clarence J. Whites, Jr., and recorded in Map Book 3, Pages 20-22, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama.
Subject to those certain restrictions, reservations and covenants and conditions as set out in the original deed recorded in Deed Volume 160, Page 371, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Chambers County, Alabama.
Said property is commonly known as 3202 22Nd Avenue, Valley, AL 36854.
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. Bidders must perform their own due diligence. 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.
ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: On March 1, 2026, the data collection and reporting requirements under the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) new Anti-Money Laundering Rule (the “Rule”), found at 89 FR 70258, went into effect. The Rule applies to certain residential real estate sale transactions (including nonjudicial foreclosures) where the transfer is to a legal entity or trust, and which includes cash purchases, private financing or financing provided by an institution not subject to a federal Anti-Money Laundering or Suspicion Activity Report requirement. As part of this Rule, purchasers and sellers are required to provide additional information and documentation about themselves, their legal entities, and the source of funds used in the reportable transaction, if applicable.* The collection of this information and documentation is required to comply with the Rule’s federal reporting requirements, if applicable. This notice is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You are encouraged to consult with your own independent legal counsel if you have questions about how the FinCEN Anti-Money Laundering Rule affects your transaction and whether your transaction is reportable.
* The Rule is the subject of ongoing litigation in several jurisdictions. We suggest that you seek your own legal counsel if you have questions about the status of the Rule and its applicability to your sale, if any.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage, and (3) to confirmation that the successful bidder has timely provided all information required for reporting under the Rule, 89 FR 70258, if applicable.
ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC
as holder of said mortgage
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
505 20th Street N, Suite 1775
Birmingham, AL 35203
Telephone: (205) 216-4238
File No. 26-08745AL
The Lafayette Sun
09/23/2026,09/30/2026,10/07/2026
26-08745AL
