WCN LEGALS 2-27

BID NOTICES
The Washington County Commission will receive sealed bids until 10:00 a.m., March 10, 2026 and at that time publicly open for the following: Sale of surplus 19 ft. precast bridge channel sections. Bid forms may be obtained at the Washington County Engineer’s Office, Washington County Courthouse, 45 Court Street, Chatom, Alabama 36518
(Ph: 251-847-2423).
Washington County News February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2026
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FORECLOSURE NOTICES
FORECLOSURE NOTICE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain Vendor’s Lien Deed executed by Richard Tew and Sharon S. Tew, which said Vendor’s Lien Deed is dated October 7, 2021 and filed for record October 8, 2021, and recorded in Deed Book 595 at Page 242 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Washington County, Alabama, and said default continuing, notice is hereby given that the undersigned as holder of said deed, by virtue of the power of sale contained therein, will sell at public outcry, for cash to the highest bidder, between the legal hours of sale at 12:00 noon on the 20th day of March, 2026, at the front door of the Washington County Courthouse in Chatom, Alabama, the following described real property in Washington County, Alabama, being the same property described in said deed, to-wit:
Beginning at a point 453.8 feet South and 597.9 feet East of the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter, of the Southeast Quarter of Section 51, Township 7 North, Range 1 West, on the East margin of the Leroy and St. Stephens Highway, thence along the East margin of said highway South 34 degrees 45 minutes, East 94 feet; thence North 55 degrees 15 minutes East 238 feet; thence North 38 degrees 45 minutes West 94.2 feet; thence South 55 degrees 15 minutes West 231.5 feet to the place of beginning. Containing ½ acre more or less and being a part of the SE Quarter of the SE Quarter of the Section 51, Township 7 North, Range 1 West, Washington County, Alabama.
Commencing at a found 5/8” rebar on the Northeast margin of Washington County Highway #34 and the Southwest or most Southern corner of a ½ acre lot as described in Deed Book 219 on page 58 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Washington County, Alabama and now owned by Richard E. Tew and Sharon S. Tew; thence along the east margin of said Highway #34 North 34 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 94.00 feet to the Northwest corner of the TEW lot and the point of beginning of the parcel of land hereby conveyed; thence continue along said highway margin North 34 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 38 feet to a point; thence run North 55 degrees 15 minutes 51 seconds East 205.0 feet, more or less, to a point on the Eastern boundary line of the Grantors’ property; thence South 44 degrees 37 minutes 59 seconds East 38 feet, more or less, to a point on the Grantees’ property line; thence run South 55 degrees 15 minutes 51 seconds West 205 feet back to the point of beginning and containing 0.18 of an acre, more or less. Said parcel of land being a part of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 51, Township 7 North, Range 1 West in Washington County, Alabama. (For deed reference see Deed Book 456, at page 140, et seq. in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Washington County, Alabama.)
Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the note debt and costs of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
Alabama Law gives some person(s) 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.
E. TATUM TURNER
Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & Howell, P. A.
P. O. Drawer 1389
Chatom, Alabama 36518
(251) 847-2237
Attorney for Richard and Sharon S. Tew
Washington County News February 27, March 6, March 13, 2026
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Adoption
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. PC 2026-007
THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF LARRY EUGENE GIVENS, DECEASED
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters Testamentary as Executor of the Will of LARRY EUGENE GIVENS, deceased, having been granted to MONA SHEA GIVENS on the 12th day of February, 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 February 27 and March 6, 13, 2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
CLARKE COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO.: AD-25-008
In the Matter of the Adoption Petition of JUSTIN WILLIAMS LYNCH and GINNY COLEMAN LYNCH
To Adopt. G.A.W., a child, DOB: 01/08/22
NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS
NOTICE TO: Charles Leonard Wilkinson and Lindsay Marguritte Lynch
Address unknown 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 7th day of April, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. has been set for hearing on the same at the Clarke County Courthouse in Grove Hill, 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 30th day of January, 2026.
Spencer B. Walker Spencer B. Walker
Attorney at Law, LLC
Attorneys for Petitioners
Justin and Ginny Lynch
Post Office Box 280
Grove Hill, Alabama 36451
(251) 275-1217
spencewalker04@gmail.com
Washington County News February 27 and March 6, 13, 20, 2026
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Completion Notice
LEGAL NOTICE OF COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Assurance Service Group, Inc., has completed the Project for Washington County Board of Education, namely, New Ag Building at Millry High School, and have made final request for final settlement of said Project. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify:
Owner:
Washington County Board of Education
Mr. Curtis Kirkland, Superintendent
229 Granade Avenue
Chatom, Alabama 36518
251.847.2401
Contractor:
William C. Gibson
ASSURANCE SERVICE GROUP, INC.
P.O. Box 248
Thomasville, Alabama 36784
334.636.2300
Washington County News February 20, 27 and March 6, 2026
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LEGAL NOTICE OF COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Assurance Service Group, Inc., has completed the Project for Washington County Board of Education, namely, Improvements at Leroy High School Gym, DCM No. 2023583, and have made final request for final settlement of said Project. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify:
Owner:
Washington County Board of Education
Mr. Curtis Kirkland, Superintendent
229 Granade Avenue
Chatom, Alabama 36518
251.847.2401
Contractor:
William C. Gibson
ASSURANCE SERVICE GROUP, INC.
P.O. Box 248
Thomasville, Alabama 36784
334.636.2300
Washington County News February 20, 27 and March 6, 2026
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BILL
Proposed local bill
By RFD: Washington County Legislation
First Read:
A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
Relating to Washington County; to further provide for the electronic monitoring of certain individuals.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. (a) The Sheriff of Washington County shall administer and supervise all electronic monitoring of pretrial defendants in Washington County District and Circuit court.
(b) (1) The Sheriff of Washington County may establish administrative and supervision fees to fund electronic monitoring for pretrial release, alternative sentencing, intervention, supervision, or other programs to serve the courts of courts of record and may collect fees from any individual placed in such a program.
(2) The sheriff shall have the sole authority to establish fees related to this subsection.
(3) The sheriff shall collect all fees collected pursuant to this subsection and shall deposit the fees into the Sheriff’s Pistol Permit Fund to be used by the Sheriff for any law enforcement purpose.
(4) The sheriff may supervise individuals for other courts as he deems appropriate, and may collect fees from any individual being monitored as ordered by the applicable judge or court.
Section 2. This act shall become effective on October 1st, 2026.
Washington County News February 27 and March 6, 13, 20, 2026