WCN 8-7 LEGALS

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
In the Probate Court of
Washington County, Alabama
In the matter of the estate of Melissa Ann Laton, Deceased
Case No. PC2026-044
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Melissa Ann Laton, deceased, having been granted to JENNIFER A. BAILEY on July 8, 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
Washington County, AL
IAN A. BRENDEL
Attorney for Administratrix
Maples, Connick & Brendel, LLC
411 Saint Francis Street, Suite B
Mobile, Alabama 36602
Washington County News July, 31, August 7, 2026 and August 14, 2026
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In the Probate Court
of Washington County, Alabama
In the matter of the estate of Robert Allen Pendergrass, Deceased
Case No. PC2026-028
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters of Administration on the estate of ROBERT ALLEN PENDERGRASS, deceased, having been granted to TONJA LYNN PENDERGRASS on the 16th day of July, 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
Washington County, AL
HAROLD L. ODOM
Attorney for Administratrix
P. O. Box 1087
Chatom, Alabama 36518
Washington County News July 24, 31 and August 7, 2026
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LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
WASHINGTON COUNTY
IN THE PROBATE COURT
CASE NUMBER: PC2026-048
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF LINDA JEAN FISCHER, DECEASED.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 14th day of July, 2026, by the Honorable 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.
CHRISTINA R. WESTBROOK Estate of LINDA JEAN FISCHER
1133 Smith County Road 6
Taylorsville, Mississippi 39168
Allison Butts-Walley
Dolbare Law LLC, Attorney for Petitioner
Post Office Drawer 565
Chatom, Alabama 36518
Washington County News July 24, 31 and August 7, 2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE PROBATE OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF HUBERT GREGORY EVANS, Deceased.
CASE NO. PC2026-053
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTRIX
Letters Testamentary under the Last Will and Testament of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 14th day of July, 2026 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.
LACY SHEFFIELD Executrix of the Estate of Hubert Gregory Evans, Deceased
E. TATUM TURNER, Attorney for Executrix
P. O. Drawer 1389
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2237
Washington County News July 24, 31 and August 7, 2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF
THE ESTATE OF SALLIE MOORE, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: PC2026-047
LEGAL NOTICE
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Sallie Moore, deceased, having been granted to Deborah M. Reed 15th day of July, 2026, by the Honorable Nick Williams, Judge of the Probate Court of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same for payment within the time allowed by law or the same will thereafter be barred.
DEBORAH M. REED the Administratrix of the Estate of Sallie Moore, Deceased.
E. TATUM TURNER
As attorney for Administratrix of
The Estate of Mary Moore, deceased
Post Office Drawer 1389
Chatom, Alabama 36518
Washington County News July 24, 31 and August 7, 2026
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Completion Notice
“Notice is hereby given that Vanguard Utility Service, Inc., 1421 W. 9th Street, Owensboro, KY 42301 has completed all work on the
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS; CONTRACT NO. 2 – WATER METER REPLACEMENT –
DWSRF PROJECT NO. FS010382-01 in the St Stephens Water System; Washington County,
Alabama.” All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with
this project should immediately notify the above named contractor and the Clerk of the St
Stephens Water System.
Washington County News August 7, 14, 21, 2026
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Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for construction of Project No. NH-0013(642) in Washington County. This notice will appear for three consecutive weeks beginning on 7/22/2026 and ending on 8/5/2026. All claims should be filed at P.O. Box 190279, Mobile, AL 36619 during this period.
Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc.
Washington County News July 24, 31 and August 5, 2026
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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 28th day of August, 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 August 7, August 14, August 21, 2026