Public Notices 04-04-24
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated July 6, 2011, executed by HENRY
C WILLIAMS conveying certain real property therein described to DENNIS
F. HARDIMAN, as Trustee, for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,
INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR EMBRACE HOME LOANS, INC., Original
Beneficiary, to secure the indebtedness therein described, as same
appears of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin
County, Mississippi filed and recorded July 20, 2011, in Deed Book 278,
Page 409; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred
and assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC; and
WHEREAS, Rubin Lublin, LLC has been appointed as Substitute Trustee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the
undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent,
by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said
Substitute Trustee shall, on April 11, 2024 within the lawful hours of
sale between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM at the north front door of the
Courthouse proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best
bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described
property situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to wit:
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF FRANKLIN,
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, TO -WIT:
SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 AND
IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 6
NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, DESCRIBED AS:
COMMENCING AT AN IRON PIN FOUND MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE
SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 4 AND PROCEEDING
THENCE NORTH 89deg 13` 17" EAST 46.96 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH
00deg 14` 04" EAST 190.80 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING
OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00deg 14` 04" EAST 252.51
FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U. S. HIGHWAY 84;
THENCE SOUTH 80deg 09` 56" WEST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE 26.26 FEET
TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE SOUTH
75deg 03` 42" WEST 183.85 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING THE NORTH
RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID U. S. HIGHWAY 84 AND RUN NORTH 00deg 29` 13"
WEST 301.61 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 89deg 13` 17" EAST 205.06
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT, 15 FEET IN WIDTH, TO PROVIDE INGRESS AND EGRESS
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHERLY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL, THE CENTER
OF SAID EASEMENT BEING LOCATED ALONG THE CENTER OF AN EXISTING GRAVEL
DRIVE WHICH EXTENDS IN A NORTHERLY AND NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION FROM THE
NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID U. S. HIGHWAY 84 TO THE NORTH LINE OF
THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be
10525 HIGHWAY 84 E, MCCALL CREEK, MS 39647. In the event of any
discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the
property, the legal description shall control.
Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Rubin Lublin, LLC
3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
rlselaw.com/property-listing
Tel: (877) 813-0992
Fax: (470) 508-9401
PUBLISH: 03/14/2024, 03/21/2024, 03/28/2024, 04/04/2024
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on December 30, 2020, Tommy McElroy executed a Deed of Trust to
Charles B. Magee, Jr., Trustee for the benefit of the Bank of Franklin,
a State chartered bank of Franklin County, Mississippi, Beneficiary, to
secure an indebtedness therein specifically mentioned and set forth and
covering the real estate in Franklin County, Mississippi, described
below, which Deed of Trust is recorded in Deed Book 2023, Page 1166 of
the land records of Franklin County, Mississippi; and,
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2024, the Beneficiary, Bank of Franklin, duly
and legally substituted Ashley A. Johnson as Trustee in the above
referenced Deed of Trust dated December 30, 2020, by Substitution of
Trustee recorded in Deed Book 2024, Pages 899-901, of the records on
file in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County,
Mississippi, which substitution was actually spread upon said record
prior to the first date of publication of this notice; and,
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of the indebtedness secured
by said Deed of Trust, and default has occurred in the performance of
the covenants and obligations contained in said Deed of Trust and in the
promissory notes secured thereby, and said Beneficiary, as holder and
owner of said Deed of Trust and the promissory notes and indebtedness
thereby secured, has declared said Debtor to be in default as aforesaid,
and said Beneficiary has directed the undersigned, as Substitute Trustee
in said Deed of Trust to proceed to foreclose the same and to sell the
real estate described therein and described below, and to apply the
proceeds therefrom toward the payment of said indebtedness and other
fees, costs and other expenses provided therein and authorized by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned ASHLEY A.
JOHNSON of Meadville, Mississippi, Substitute Trustee in said Deed of
Trust, will on the 12th day of April, 2024, at the Front Door of the
Franklin County Courthouse in Meadville, Franklin County, Mississippi,
between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., being legal hours, offer
for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for
cash, land covered by said Deed of Trust, situated in Franklin County,
Mississippi, described as follows:
SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST
TOWN OF ROXIE
Lots Number 11 and 12, Block 14 of the Town of Roxie, Franklin County,
Mississippi, according to the Map of the Town now on file in the Office
of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi, together with all
buildings and improvements thereon situate.
Being the same lands conveyed by Charles Lee Pollan and Katie Frances
Pollan to Charles L. Pollan, Jr. by Warranty Deed dated May 12, 1995,
and recorded in Deed Book L-9, Pages 545-546 of the Land Records of
Franklin County, Mississippi.
The undersigned will convey only such title as is vested in me as
Substitute Trustee in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.
WITNESS my signature hereto on this the 15th day of March, 2024.
ASHLEY A. JOHNSON,
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE
ASHLEY A. JOHNSON
McGEHEE, McGEHEE & TORREY
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 188
MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 39653
TELEPHONE: 601-384-2343
FACSIMILE: 601-384-5442
PUBLISH: March 21, March 28, April 4 & April 11, 2024
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
ESTATE AND LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ENOLA McALLISTER, DECEASED
C. No. 21-pr-152-DKH
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been grated on February 10, 2022, by the
Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the undersigned upon
the Estate of Enola McAllister, Deceased, notice is hereby given to all
persons having claims against said Estate to present the claims to the
Clerk of said Court for probate and registration according to law within
ninety (90) days from this date, or they will be forever barred.
THIS 28th day of March, 2024.
/s/ Cory Blaine McAllister, Executor
Michael Austin
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 1988
McComb, MS 39649-1988
Telephone: 601-684-2060
Publish: March 28, April 4 & April 11, 2024
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WINCEY WAYNE COOK
HEATHER MAYEUX, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2022-107
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 4th day of January,
2024, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of
Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Wincey Wayne Cook,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate
and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from this
date, or they will be forever barred.
This the 20th day of March, 2024.
HEATHER MAYEUX,
ADMINISTRATRIX
LANE B. REED
MISS. BAR NO. 10002
MARY KATHRYN WILLIAMSON
MISS. BAR NO. 103000
ASHLEY A. JOHNSON
MISS. BAR NO. 105313
McGEHEE, McGEHEE & TORREY
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 188
MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 39653
TELEPHONE: 601-384-2343
FACSIMILE: 601-384-5442
ELECTRONIC MAIL: mmtlaw@mmtlaw.net
Publish: March 28, April 4 & April 11, 2024
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLARICE DIER, DECEASED
TAMMY DIER GRIFFIN, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 24-020
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 20th day of March, 2024,
by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of Mississippi,
to the undersigned upon the Estate of Clarice Dier, deceased, notice is
hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present
the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate and registration
according to law within ninety (90) days from this date, or they will be
forever barred.
THIS the 20th day of March, 2024.
TAMMY DIER GRIFFIN
LANE B. REED
MISS. BAR NO. 10002
MARY KATHRYN WILLIAMSON
MISS. BAR NO. 103000
ASHLEY A. JOHNSON
MISS. BAR NO. 105313
McGEHEE, McGEHEE & TORREY
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 188
MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 39653
TELEPHONE: 601-384-2343
FACSIMILE: 601-384-5442
ELECTRONIC MAIL: mmtlaw@mmatlaw.net
Publish: March 28, April 4 & April 11, 2024
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEANNIE SPEARS OBRIEN
FRANK OBRIEN, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 24-006
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 20th day of March,
2024, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of
Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Jeannie Spears
Obrien, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims
against said estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for
probate and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from
this date, or they will be forever barred.
This the 20th day of March, 2024.
FRANK OBRIEN
PREPARED BY:
LANE B. REED
MISS. BAR NO. 10002
MARY KATHRYN WILLIAMSON
MISS. BAR NO. 105313
ASHLEY A. JOHNSON
MISS. BAR NO. 105313
McGEHEE, McGEHEE & TORREY
POST OFFICE BOX 188
MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 39653
TELEPHONE: 601-384-2343
FACSIMILE: 601-384-5442
ELECTRONIC MAIL: mmtlaw@mmtlaw.net
Publish: March 28, April 4 & April 11, 2024
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS DEEN PITTMAN WILLIAMS
JENNIFER WILLIAMS PICARD, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2024-025
PUBLICATION SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: THE UNKNOWN OR KNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW AND ANY AND ALL OTHER PERSONS
CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AS HEIRS OF PHYLLIS DEEN PITTMAN
WILLIAMS, DECEASED
You have been made respondents to the Petition filed in this Court by
Jennifer Williams Picard.
The Petition filed against you is a civil action seeking to have
Jennifer Williams Picard adjudicated as the sole and only heir-at-law of
the deceased, Phyllis Deen Pittman Williams, as fully set out in the
Petition on file in the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE PETITION FILED AGAINST
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 10:30 A.M. ON THE 30th DAY OF APRIL 2024, IN THE
FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPI; AND IN CASE OF
YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST
YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE PETITION.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you desire in the care of Ashley A. Johnson, McGehee, McGehee &
Torrey, Attorneys at Law, Post Office Box 188, Meadville, Mississippi
39653.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 21st day of
March, 2024.
JILL J. GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: ERICA HAVARD
Publish: March 28, April 4 & April 11, 2024
File: MS21366
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on June 7, 1985, Nell P. Delaughter executed a certain deed of
trust to Larry C. Smith, County Supervisor, Trustee for the use and
benefit of United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home
Administration, United States Department of Agriculture which deed of
trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin
County, Mississippi, on June 7, 1985, in Book 167, Page 744-749 and
re-recorded on November 13, 1985, in Book 168, at Page 750-755,.
WHEREAS, United States of America, acting through the United States
Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Services (RHS), formerly Farmers
Home Administration, the current holder and/or assignee, substituted
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by instrument recorded in the
Chancery Clerk's Office on December 27, 2023 in Book 2023, in Page
6200-6202, as Document 75965; and
WHEREAS, Default having been made in the terms and conditions of said
deed of trust and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared
to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of
trust, United States of America, acting through the United States
Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Services (RHS), formerly Farmers
Home Administration, the legal holder of said indebtedness, having
requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in said deed of trust, will
on April 30, 2024 offer for sale at public outcry and sell within legal
hours (being between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the main
front door of the County Courthouse of Franklin County in Meadville,
Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash the following
described property situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to wit:
West Half (W1/2)
Lots 1 and 2 in Block 22 in the Town of Bude, Mississippi, including all
improvements situated thereon. Being in the Southeast Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter (SE1/4 of SE) of Section 19, and the Northeast Quarter
of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4 of NE1/4) of Section 30, Township 6
North, Range 4 East, as per the survey of Ralph H. Posey, Registered
Land Surveyor, dated March 13, 1985, and attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
and made a part hereof as if fully copied herein in words and figures,
reference to which is made for all purposes.
Being the lands that were conveyed to Dodds Lee and Lottie Lee by
Central Lumber Company by a deed dated the 15th day of January, 1947,
and of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County,
Mississippi, in Land Deed Book E-4, at Page 514.
Being the lands that were conveyed by Dodds Lee and his wife, Lottie Lee
to Daniel Woodrow Wallace by a Warranty Deed dated the 30th day of
August, 1966, and of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of
Franklin County, Mississippi, in Land Deed Book I-7, at Page 101.
Being the lands that are a subject of a Decree of the Chancery Court of
Adams County in Cause Number 31,292 styled in the Matter of the Estate
of Daniel Woodrow Wallace, Deceased, in which Decree it is adjudicated
that Laura B. Wallace be authorized, directed and empowered to place
said Decree among the Deed Records of Franklin County, Mississippi, as a
monument of title to the subject lands, which Decree is of record in the
Office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi, in Land
Deed Book S-7, at Page 542.
Being the lands that were conveyed by Laura B. Wallace to Claude Freeman
by a Warranty Deed dated the 1st day of February, 1984, and of record in
the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi, in
Land Deed Book V-7, at Page 681.
Subject to all valid and subsisting oil, gas and mineral leases,
reservations and conveyances of record in the Office of the Chancery
Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi, affecting the subject land.
Subject to any and all utility, pipeline and/or roadway easements or
rights-of-way affecting the subject property whether such easements
and/or rights-of-way are of use or of record amongst the Records of
Franklin County, Mississippi
More commonly known as: 116 Beech Street, Bude, MS 39630
I will convey only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
Substituted Trustee
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
244 Inverness Center Drive, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(801) 355-2886
Publication dates: April 4, 2024, April 11, 2024, April 18, 2024, April
25, 2024
Please support The Franklin Advocate by subscribing today!