WCN LEGALS 01.02
Complaint
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
Civil No. 65-CV-2023-900017.00
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, Plaintiff
vs.
DANIELLE HOWARD MILLER, SHYLA M. CLARK, JESSICA RAE WALKER, DESIREE CORNELIUS and BRANDON LEE HOWARD, Defendants
PUBLICATION NOTICE
To: Desiree Cornelius
Last Known Address:
308 Athens Pike
Etowah, TN 37331
You are hereby notified that Planet Home Lending, LLC has filed a Complaint for Reformation and Declaratory Judgment (“Complaint”) on February 23, 2023 in the Circuit Court of Washington County, Alabama against Desiree Cornelius (“Defendant’). Numerous attempts to locate the Defendant have been unsuccessful.
This notice is to run for four consecutive weeks, on December 19, 2025, December 26, 2025, January 2, 2026 and January 9, 2026. You are hereby notified that you must answer the Complaint for the 8th day of February 2026, which is 30 days from the last date of publication or default judgment may be entered against you for not answering.
DONE this 4th day of December, 2025.
VALERIE BAILEY
Clerk of the Washington County Circuit Court
FIDELITY NATIONAL LAW GROUP
Elizabeth B. Padgett (PAD015)
1001 Summit Blvd NE, Ste 1625
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Direct: (770) 325-4815
Email: elizabeth.padgett@fnf.com
Washington County News December 19, 26, 2025 and January 2, 9, 2026
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Complaint to Quiet Title
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
WASHINGTON, ALABAMA
Case No.: 65-CV-2025-900037.00
SMITH JEREMY, Plaintiff
vs.
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF SARA ANN HENDERSON AND DORIS HENDERSON, AND ONE PARCEL OF LAND, Defendants
Any person having a claim to the following described property located in WASHINGTON County, Alabama must answer a complaint to Quiet Title filed in the Circuit Court of WASHINGTON County, Alabama within 30 days of the last publication of notice in this matter by or thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against him/her/them/it in Case No.: 65-CV-2025-900037.00 Circuit Court of WASHINGTON County, Alabama. Said property being described as follows:
Parcel 1:
BEG NW COR NW/4-SE/4; TH S 220’; TH E 1320’; N 220’; W 1320’ TO POB. S07-T04 N R 04W
Tax Assessor’s Parcel ID #: 31-03-07-0-000-006.001-00 Delta Pin: 16331
Answers to the pleadings relevant to this proceeding must be filed on or before 30 days of the last publication of this notice by mailing or filing legible copies of same with Valerie Bailey, Circuit Clerk, 45 Court St, Chatom, AL 36518.
END OF NOTICE
JONATHAN A. ROPER
JONATHAN A. ROPER (ROP010)
OF COUNSEL:
Roper & Wilson LLC.
111 6th Street North
Clanton, AL 35045
Washington County News December 26, 2025 and January 2, 9, 16, 2026
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Default having been made in the payment of the debt secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jason McMillian and Leslie McMillian, Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as mortgagee, as nominee for GMFS, LLC, Mortgagee, on February 5, 2015, said mortgage being recorded on February 9, 2015 in the Probate Office of Washington County, Alabama in Book 478, Page 244, and later assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, by reason of such default, having declared all 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, Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC will sell at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door in the City of Chatom, Washington County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale on February 10, 2026 the following described real estate situated in Washington County, Alabama, to wit:
The following described real property located in County of Washington, State of Alabama, being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning 790.8 feet South of the NE corner of the NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 2, Township 6 North, Range 3 West, at a railroad spike in the center of a paved county road; thence South 30 degrees 20 minutes West along said centerline for 764.85 feet to the East margin of Alabama Highway No. 17; thence South 35 degrees 17 minutes East along said East boundary for 668.64 feet to the East boundary of SW 1/4 of NE 1/4; thence North 1206.00 feet along the quarter/quarter line to the Point of Beginning. Containing 5.34 acres, more or less in the West 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Section 2, Township 6 North, Range 3 West, Washington County, Alabama. Less any portion lying within paved county road and Alabama Highway No. 17.
Property Address: 21148 Highway 17, Millry, AL 36558
Commonly known as: 21148 Highway 17, Millry, AL 36558
Tax ID #: 16-01-02-0-000-002.000
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.
Said sale will be made subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), 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 and restrictions of record in the Probate Office aforesaid, matters of survey, and to any Federal or State Tax liens, if any, and/or special assessments, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the premises.
Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the above described mortgage to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, Mortgagee, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided for in the terms of said mortgage.
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 successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to McMichael Taylor Gray LLC at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day to McMichael Taylor Gray LLC at 3550 Engineering Drive, Suite 260, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092.
McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. 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.
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC
AS ATTORNEY IN FACT FOR
Jason McMillian and Leslie McMillian
TAYLOR BAKER, Attorney for Mortgagee
McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC
3550 Engineering Drive, Suite 260
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
404-474-7149
MTG File No.: AL2025-00361
Washington County News December 19, 26, 2025 and January 2, 2026
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PERMANENT CUSTODY/TERMINATION
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF Z. K., A minor
CASE NO.: JU 23-42.03
Notice is hereby given to LaTerrance
Washington, the father of Z. K., born June 20, 2023, whose present whereabouts are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry; or any other person or persons who claim to have a legal interest in the following proceedings in the Juvenile Court of Washington County, Alabama, viz:
IN THE MATTER OF Z. K., A Minor
CASE NO.: JU 23-42.03
In the matter of the permanent custody and termination of parental rights of the father of Z. K., born June 20, 2023.
Heretofore, this the 24th day of November 2025 came the State of Alabama Department of Human Resources and filed in this Court a petition asking for the permanent custody and termination of parental rights of the father of said child for the purpose of placing said minor for adoption.
That said LaTerrance Washington, father, shall respond to the complaint no later than 30 days after the last date of publication shown herein.
It is ORDERED by the Court that the 11th day of February 2026 at 9:00 AM be appointed as the day for hearing said petition, at which time all parties who claim to have a legal interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
W. Alex Odom, District Judge
Washington County News December 19, 26, 2025 and January 2, 9, 2026
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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. PC-25-092
IN THE MATTER OF THE
ESTATE OF EDDIE MELVIN MOSELEY, SR., DECEASED
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters Testamentary of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 11th day of December, 2025, by Honorable Nick Williams, Judge of Probate of Washington County, in the State of Alabama, notice is hereby given that all parties having claims against the said estate must present the same within the time required by law or they will be barred.
Eddie Melvin Moseley, Jr.
Danny J. Moseley
Co-Executors
PHILIP G. PERKINS
Attorney for Co-Executors
601 College Avenue
Jackson, AL 36545
251-246-4279
Washington County News December 26, 2025 and January 2, 9, 2026
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: PC2025-024
IN RE: The Estate of JOY BEECH BONNER, Deceased
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to ANTHONY CHAPMAN as Administrator of the Estate of JOY BEECH BONNER, Deceased, on the 21st day of November, 2025, by NICK WILLIAMS, Judge of the Probate Court of Washington County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
NICK WILLIAMS, PROBATE JUDGE
Attorney for Administrator:
DOLBARE LAW, LLC
J. Blane Dolbare
Attorney at Law
Post Office Box 565
Chatom, Alabama 36518
Washington County News December 19, 26, 2025 and January 2, 2026
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APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTRIX
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. PC2025-070
IN THE MATTER OF THE PROBATE OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JOHN FRANKLIN GARRIS, Deceased.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR
Letters Testamentary under the Last Will and Testament of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 23rd day of December, 2025 by the Honorable Nick Williams, Judge of the Probate Court of Washington County, Alabama, 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.
DAVID H. POWELL Executor of the Estate of John Franklin Garris, Deceased
E. TATUM TURNER
Attorney for Executor
P. O. Drawer 1389
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2237
Washington County News January 2, 9, 16, 2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. PC2025-094
IN THE MATTER OF THE PROBATE OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF
JAMES MITCHELL CRAGER, Deceased
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTRIX
Letters Testamentary under the Last Will and Testament of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 23rd day of December, 2025 by the Honorable Nick Williams, Judge of the Probate Court of Washington County, Alabama, 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.
ALISA MICHELLE CRAGER Executrix of the Estate of James Mitchell Crager, Deceased
E. TATUM TURNER
Attorney for Executrix
P. O. Drawer 1389
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2237
Washington County News January 2, 9, 16, 2026
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Completion Notice
Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for construction of Project No. NH-HSIP-0013(641) in Washington County. This notice will appear for three consecutive weeks beginning on 12/26/2025 and ending on 01/09/2026. All claims should be filed at P.O. Box 190279, Mobile, AL 36619 during this period.
Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc.
Washinton County News December 26, 2025 and January 2, 9, 2026