WCN 9-18 LEGALS
NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION
NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF ALABAMA
U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for LB-Ranch Series V Trust, vs. Marion Harmon, Webster Harmon and All Other Occupants.
CIVIL ACTION FILE NO: 65-CV-2026-900054.00
MARION HARMON, WEBSTER HARMON and ALL OTHER OCCUPANT OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 358 Clara Williams Road, St Stephens, AL 36569 in Washington County, Alabama
TAKE NOTICE that on June 18, 2026, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for LB-Ranch Series V Trust,, filed the above-styled Complaint in Ejectment, which alleges that Plaintiff foreclosed its interests in the Real Property on April 28, 2026, that Defendants remain in possession of the Real Property after Notice to Vacate, and Plaintiff seeks a judgment of possession of the Real Property.
On August 17, 2026, the Court entered an Order that service of process upon MARION HARMON, WEBSTER HARMON and ALL OTHER OCCUPANT be made by publication.
All persons to whom this notice is addressed are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond in writing to the Complaint in this cause on or before the 30th day after the last publication of this Notice, or a judgment of possession by default may be rendered against them, it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service of the Complaint against MARION HARMON, WEBSTER HARMON and ALL OTHER OCCUPANT.
Such Answer or other response should be filed with the Clerk, Circuit Court of Washington County, Civil Division, 45 Court Street, Chatom, AL 36518.
Hugh A. Smith
McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC
3550 Engineering Drive, Suite 260
Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092
(404) 480-1824
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Washington County News September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Caleb Cunningham, a single man, and Valerie Ann Griffin, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), (solely as nominee for Lender, First Federal Bank, A FSB, and Lender’s successors and assigns), dated the 4th day of December, 2019, which Mortgage was recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Washington County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 519, at Page 793; said Mortgage having been transferred and assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (solely as nominee for Lender, First Federal Bank, A FSB, and Lender’s successors and assigns) to Alabama Housing Finance Authority by virtue of that certain Assignment of Mortgage dated April 29, 2026, and recorded in said Probate Office in Miscellaneous Book 212, at Page 713. The undersigned, Alabama Housing Finance Authority, as Assignee of said Mortgage will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Washington County Courthouse, in the City of Chatom, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on October 27, 2026, the real property described in said Mortgage, which said description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Washington County, Alabama, to-wit:
Parcel 1:
Lot 18 of the First Unit of Lake View Park at McIntosh, Alabama, according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 60 of the records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Washington County, Alabama.
Parcel 2:
Lot No. 17 by the resubdivision of Lots 10, 11, 12, 17, 37, 38, 39, 40, and 56 through 67, of the First Unit of Lakeview Park in McIntosh, Alabama, as recorded in Map Book 4, Page 6, of the records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Washington County, Alabama.
Property is being foreclosed subject to a Partial Claim Mortgage in favor of the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development dated March 30, 2021 and recorded in said Probate Office in Mortgage Book 527, Page 325.
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 purposes of realizing the mortgage debt, together with all expenses of the sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
CAPELL & HOWARD, P.C.
Jack W. Pitts, Esq.
150 South Perry Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Our File No.: 37591-3716
ATTORNEYS FOR ASSIGNEE
ALABAMA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY
ASSIGNEE
Washington County News September 18, 25 and October 2, 2026
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Adoption
IN THE MATTER OF THE
ADOPTION PETITION OF ALL and ALL
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. AD2026-009, CASE NO. AD2026-010
NOTICE OF ADOPTION ACTION
TO: ANTHONY MICHEL LEGGETT, JR., the natural father of two (2) minor children, living in Washington County, Alabama
Please take note that a petition for the adoption of two (2) minor children living in
Washington County, Alabama, has been filed by Napoleon Smith and Donzetta Smith, in the
Probate Court of Washington County, Alabama in Case Nos. AD2026-009 and AD2026-010. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption you must file a written response with the attorney for the petitioners named below and with the Clerk of the Probate Court, P. O. Box 549, Chatom, Alabama 36518, as soon as possible, but no later than thirty (30) days from the last day this notice is published.
HAROLD L. ODOM
ATTORNEY FOR THE PETITIONERS
P. O. BOX 1087
CHATOM, ALABAMA 36518
Washington County News September 18, 25 and October 2, 9, 2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO.: AD 2026-011
In the matter of the Adoption Petition of DARWIN LYNCH and RUTH W. LYNCH*
To Adopt C.M.W., a child, DOB: 08/09/23
NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS
NOTICE TO Charles Leonard Wilkinson and Lindsay Marguritte Lynch Address unknown
Please take notice that a Petition for Adoption in the above-styled matter has been filed in said Court by the Petitioners named herein, and that the 6th day of October, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. has been set for hearing on the same at the Washington County Courthouse in Chatom, Alabama. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of service of this notice with counsel for the Petitioners, whose name and address are as shown below, and with the Clerk of the said Probate Court.
DONE this the 2th day of September, 2026.
Spencer B. Walker
WALKER LAW, LLC
Attorneys for Petitioners
Post Office Box 280
Grove Hill, Alabama 36451
(251) 275-1217
spencewalker04@gmail.com
Washington County News September 11, 18, 25, and October 2, 2026
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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
IN RE: IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
THE ESTATE OF ERIC C. JENKINS, Deceased
CASE NO. PC 2026-034
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters of Administration on the Estate of ERIC C. JENKINS, deceased, having been granted to ELLEN BERRY PRATT on the 4th day of September, 2026, by the Honorable Nick Williams, Judge of Probate of said County, 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 forever barred.
NICK WILLIAMS, JUDGE OF PROBATE
Washington County Probate Court
Quality Care Management
7148 Helicon Road
Arley, Alabama 35541
Telephone: 205.345.7500
Washington County News September 25, 2026, October 2, 2026, October 9, 2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT
FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
ERIC CORDELL JENKINS, Deceased
Case No.: PC-2026-034
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters of Administration in the matter of the estate of Eric Cordell Jenkins, Case No. PC-2026-034 having been granted to the undersigned on the 4th day of September, 2026 by the honorable Nick Williams, Judge of Probate of said county, 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.
ELLEN BERRY-PLATT, Administratrix
BEN KELLY, Attorney at Law
PO Box 188, Jackson, Alabama 36545
251-246-4440
Washington County News September 18, 25 and October 2, 2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
CHARLES EDWARD JANES, SR., DECEASED
CASE NO. PC2026
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters Testamentary as Executor of the Will of CHARLES EDWARD JANES, SR.,
deceased, having been granted to TERRY G. JANES on the 30st of August, 2026, by the Honorable Nick Williams, Judge of Probate of said County, 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.
NICK WILLIAMS, JUDGE OF PROBATE
HAROLD L. ODOM
Attorney for Executrix
P. O. Box 1087
Chatom, Alabama 36518
Washington County News September 11, 18, 25, 2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
COURTLAND TERRELL NICHOLS, DECEASED
CASE NO. PC2026-065
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters Testamentary as Executor of the Will of COURTLAND TERRELL NICHOLS, deceased, having been granted to RODNEY L. NICHOLS on the 31st day of August, 2026 by the Honorable Nick Williams, Judge of Probate of said County, 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.
NICK WILLIAMS
JUDGE OF PROBATE
HAROLD L. ODOM
Attorney for Executrix
P. O. Box 1087
Chatom, Alabama 36518
Washington County News September 11, 18, 25, 2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF GAINES H. TURNER JR., DECEASED
CASE NO. PC-2025-036
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters Testamentary as Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Gaines H. Turner Jr., deceased, having been granted to David D. Turner Jr., by Nick Williams, Judge of Probate of said County, on the 18th day of June, 2025, 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.
NICK WILLIAMS
JUDGE OF PROBATE
HAROLD L. ODOM
Attorney for Executor
P. O. Box 1087
Chatom, Alabama 36518
Washington County News August 28 and September 4, 11, 2026
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PROBATE WILL
STATE OF ALABAMA
WASHINGTON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT FOR
WASHINGTON COUNTY
This 1st day of July, 2026
TO: Robert Yow, Jr., Teresa Nelson, Roger Yow, Carol Hughes, Fred Yow, Charlie Yow, Debbie Fore, Gary Yow, and Paula Webster. You will hereby take notice, that on this day came DOROTHY ELAINE COLLINS, and produced to the Court a paper writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of ROBERT ALLAN YOW, deceased, and moves the Court to admit the said will to Probate and Record.
You are notified to be and appear before me, at my office in the Court House of said County at 11 a.m., on the 8th day of October, 2026 when the motion will be considered, and show, if anything you have to allege, why said paper writing should not be admitted to Probate and Record, as the true last will and testament of said decedent, ROBERT ALLAN YOW.
NICK WILLIAMS, Judge of Probate
Washington County, Alabama
Odom & Odom Attorneys
P. O. Box 1087
Chatom, Alabama 36518
Tel: (251) 847-2904
Washington County News September 11, 18, 25, 2026
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STORAGE SALE
Chatom Mini Storage
Notice of lien sale at online auction to highest bidder at 17745 Jordan Street, Chatom, AL 36518
Ending on 9/25/2026 @ 9AM online on Bid13.com
Specific contents of the unit are unknown and will be visible at the time of sale Chatom Mini Storage
Carol Howell Unit 94
Brandon Kelley Unit 68
Shantrease Robinson Unit 15
Washington County News September 18, 2026
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DELINQUENT TAX NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
According to Section 40-10-180 of the Code of Alabama, the tax collecting official of each county shall have the sole authority to decide whether his or her county shall utilize the sale of a tax lien or the sale of property to collect delinquent property taxes. The method decided by the tax collecting official shall apply to all real property in that county for the year so decided. In Washington County, the tax collecting official is Mary Ann Dees.
Mary Ann Dees, Revenue Commissioner for Washington County, Alabama, and all municipalities located therein, does hereby declare that Washington County will utilize the sale of tax liens to collect delinquent property taxes for the tax year 2026.
Unless a future proclamation is made, such method of collection shall remain in full force and effect for future collection years.
Washington County News September 4, 11, 18, 20296