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June 10, 2025
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on February 12, 1990, Herman L. Tarver and wife, Cilleta A.
Tarver 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 February 12, 1990, in
Book 183, Page 428.
Tarver 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 February 12, 1990, in
Book 183, Page 428.
WHEREAS, United States of America acting through the United States
Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service (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 July 1, 2024 in Book 2024, in Page 3815, as
Document Number 76822; and
Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service (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 July 1, 2024 in Book 2024, in Page 3815, as
Document Number 76822; 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 Service (RHS), formerly Farmers
Home Administration, the legal holder of said indebtedness, having
requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in said deed of trust, will
on June 18, 2025 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:
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 Service (RHS), formerly Farmers
Home Administration, the legal holder of said indebtedness, having
requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in said deed of trust, will
on June 18, 2025 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:
A parcel of land in SWº SEº, Section 26, Township 5 North, Range 4
East, described as follows, to-wit:
East, described as follows, to-wit:
Commence at an iron pipe marking the Northwest corner of SWº SEº,
Section 26, Township 5 North, Range 4 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; thence South 1107.4 feet; thence East 87.0 feet to a iron
pipe, said iron pipe being the point of beginning of the herein conveyed
lands; thence N 88∞ 38' E 204.0 feet to a point in the center line of
a black topped county road; thence, with center line of said road, S
2∞ 22' E 208.8 feet; thence, leaving road, run with old fence marking
the South line of Section 26, S 88∞ 38' W 213.0 feet; thence, leaving
section line, North 208.7 feet to the point of beginning, being a part
of that tract of land conveyed to Jesse Fern by Joseph Lumpkin McGehee
and Ruth McGehee Noblin, by Warranty Deed dated April 26, 1972, and of
record in Deed Book S-6, at Page 174-175, and being 1.00 acres, more or
less, in SWº SEº, Section 26, Township 5 North, Range 4 East,
Washington Meridian, Franklin County, Mississippi, as per plat of survey
by Ralph H. Posey, Registered Land Surveyor, dated August 28, 1989.
Section 26, Township 5 North, Range 4 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; thence South 1107.4 feet; thence East 87.0 feet to a iron
pipe, said iron pipe being the point of beginning of the herein conveyed
lands; thence N 88∞ 38' E 204.0 feet to a point in the center line of
a black topped county road; thence, with center line of said road, S
2∞ 22' E 208.8 feet; thence, leaving road, run with old fence marking
the South line of Section 26, S 88∞ 38' W 213.0 feet; thence, leaving
section line, North 208.7 feet to the point of beginning, being a part
of that tract of land conveyed to Jesse Fern by Joseph Lumpkin McGehee
and Ruth McGehee Noblin, by Warranty Deed dated April 26, 1972, and of
record in Deed Book S-6, at Page 174-175, and being 1.00 acres, more or
less, in SWº SEº, Section 26, Township 5 North, Range 4 East,
Washington Meridian, Franklin County, Mississippi, as per plat of survey
by Ralph H. Posey, Registered Land Surveyor, dated August 28, 1989.
Being a part of the lands conveyed by Joseph Lumpkin McGehee and Ruth
McGehee Noblin to Jesse Fenn, by a Warranty Deed dated the 25th day of
April, 1972, and of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk, Franklin
County, Mississippi, in Land Deed Book S-6, Pages 174-175
McGehee Noblin to Jesse Fenn, by a Warranty Deed dated the 25th day of
April, 1972, and of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk, Franklin
County, Mississippi, in Land Deed Book S-6, Pages 174-175
More commonly known as: 486 McGehee Road SE, Meadville, MS 39653
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: May 22, 2025, May 29, 2025, June 5, 2025, June 12,
2025
2025
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on July 26, 1990, Eugene McWee, Sr. a/k/a Eugene McWee and
wife, Esther T. McWee 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
July 26, 1990, in Book 184, Page 590-595.
wife, Esther T. McWee 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
July 26, 1990, in Book 184, Page 590-595.
WHEREAS, United States of America acting through the United States
Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service (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 June 20, 2024 in Book 2024, in Page
3594-3595, as Document Number 76766; and
Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service (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 June 20, 2024 in Book 2024, in Page
3594-3595, as Document Number 76766; 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 Service (RHS), formerly Farmers
Home Administration, the legal holder of said indebtedness, having
requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in said deed of trust, will
on June 18, 2025 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:
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 Service (RHS), formerly Farmers
Home Administration, the legal holder of said indebtedness, having
requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in said deed of trust, will
on June 18, 2025 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:
A parcel of land in NEº NWº and NWº NEº Section 10, T6N, R5E
described as follows to-wit:
described as follows to-wit:
Commence at the northeast corner of Lot No. 7 of Block No. 10 of the
Village of McCall Creek, Mississippi; thence South 668.6 feet; thence
East 765.5 feet to a point in the center line of the old McCall
Creek-Auburn Road where same crosses the center line of a small creek,
said point being the northwest corner of that tract of land conveyed to
Emanuel McWee and wife, by C. S. Day by Warranty Deed dated February 15,
1952 and of record in Deed Book X-4 at Page 63; thence with the center
line of road N 80∞56'E 655.0 feet to a point in the center line of
road; thence South 30.0 feet, more or less, to the South right of way
line of road, said point being the point of beginning of the herein
conveyed lands; thence; with said right of way line N 84∞05'E 185.0
feet; thence South 140 feet, more or less to the center line of McCall
Creek; thence down creek, with the center line thereof, 188.1 feet;
thence leaving creek North 160.0 feet, more or less to the point of
beginning, being a part of that land conveyed to Emanuel McWee by C. S.
Day by Warranty Deed, dated February 15, 1952 and of record in Deed Book
X-4 at Page 63 and being 0.64 acre, more or less, in NEº NWº and NWº
NEº, Section 10, T6N, R5E, Washington Meridian, Franklin County,
Mississippi as per plat of survey by Ralph H. Posey, Registered Land
surveyor, dated May 12, 1990 and revised June 19, 1990, a copy of which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference
Village of McCall Creek, Mississippi; thence South 668.6 feet; thence
East 765.5 feet to a point in the center line of the old McCall
Creek-Auburn Road where same crosses the center line of a small creek,
said point being the northwest corner of that tract of land conveyed to
Emanuel McWee and wife, by C. S. Day by Warranty Deed dated February 15,
1952 and of record in Deed Book X-4 at Page 63; thence with the center
line of road N 80∞56'E 655.0 feet to a point in the center line of
road; thence South 30.0 feet, more or less, to the South right of way
line of road, said point being the point of beginning of the herein
conveyed lands; thence; with said right of way line N 84∞05'E 185.0
feet; thence South 140 feet, more or less to the center line of McCall
Creek; thence down creek, with the center line thereof, 188.1 feet;
thence leaving creek North 160.0 feet, more or less to the point of
beginning, being a part of that land conveyed to Emanuel McWee by C. S.
Day by Warranty Deed, dated February 15, 1952 and of record in Deed Book
X-4 at Page 63 and being 0.64 acre, more or less, in NEº NWº and NWº
NEº, Section 10, T6N, R5E, Washington Meridian, Franklin County,
Mississippi as per plat of survey by Ralph H. Posey, Registered Land
surveyor, dated May 12, 1990 and revised June 19, 1990, a copy of which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference
More commonly known as: 530 Butler Street SE, McCall Creek, MS 39647
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: May 22, 2025, May 29, 2025, June 5, 2025, June 12,
2025
2025
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on April 20, 1989, Pearle L. Cameron 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 April 20, 1989, in Book 181, Page 239-244.
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 April 20, 1989, in Book 181, Page 239-244.
WHEREAS, United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home
Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, the current
holder and/or assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as
Trustee by instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk s Office on June
20, 2024 in Book 2024, in Page 3596-3598, as Document Number 76767; and
Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, the current
holder and/or assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as
Trustee by instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk s Office on June
20, 2024 in Book 2024, in Page 3596-3598, as Document Number 76767; 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 Farmers Home
Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, the legal
holder of said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute
Trustee in said deed of trust, will on June 26, 2025 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:
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 Farmers Home
Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, the legal
holder of said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute
Trustee in said deed of trust, will on June 26, 2025 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:
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 6
NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, DESCRIBED AS:
COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 8 AND PROCEEDING
THENCE WEST 1207.36 FEET; THENCE NORTH 2268.80 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON
THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF RAILROAD AND THE
POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 00∞56'00" EAST
265.56 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S.
HIGHWAY 84; THENCE SOUTH 83∞36'00" EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY
LINE 266.72 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTH
RIGHT OF WAY LINE SOUTH 89∞26'00" EAST 149.89 FEET TO THE CENTER OF A
BRANCH; THENCE LEAVING THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID U.S. HIGHWAY
84 AND RUN IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION, DOWNSTREAM, ALONG THE CENTER
AND WITH THE MEANDERS OF SAID BRANCH 139 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY
LINE OF SAID ILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTH 75∞40'00"
WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE 400.49 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, DESCRIBED AS:
COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 8 AND PROCEEDING
THENCE WEST 1207.36 FEET; THENCE NORTH 2268.80 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON
THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF RAILROAD AND THE
POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 00∞56'00" EAST
265.56 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S.
HIGHWAY 84; THENCE SOUTH 83∞36'00" EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY
LINE 266.72 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTH
RIGHT OF WAY LINE SOUTH 89∞26'00" EAST 149.89 FEET TO THE CENTER OF A
BRANCH; THENCE LEAVING THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID U.S. HIGHWAY
84 AND RUN IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION, DOWNSTREAM, ALONG THE CENTER
AND WITH THE MEANDERS OF SAID BRANCH 139 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY
LINE OF SAID ILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTH 75∞40'00"
WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE 400.49 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
Less and Except:
Begin at a point on the Southerly right of way line of U.S. Highway 84
opposite Station 438+29.72 as shown on plans for Mississippi Department
of Transportation, Division of Highways, Project No. 14-0024-00-001-11,
said point being located North 2509.6 feet and West 1162.68 feet from
the East 1/4 corner of said Section 8, said point also being the point
of beginning; thence 416.61 feet along said right of way line, and along
a curve having a radius of 3324.63 feet, a central angle of 07⁄10'
47'', and a chord bearing and distance of S 86⁄ 51' 33'' E 416.34 feet
to the center of a branch, being Grantor's East property line; thence in
a Southerly direction, downstream, along the center, and with the
meanders of said branch 114.64 feet, more or less to the North right of
way line of the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad; thence S 75⁄33' 59'' W
along the North right of way line of said railroad 65.62 feet; thence
leaving the North right of way line of said Illinois Central Gulf
Railroad and run N 1⁄ 07' 28'' E 117.47 feet; thence 325.07 feet along
a curve having a radius of 3334.63 feet, a central angle of 05⁄ 35'
07'', and a chord bearing and distance of N 86⁄ 04' 49'' W 324.94 feet
to
opposite Station 438+29.72 as shown on plans for Mississippi Department
of Transportation, Division of Highways, Project No. 14-0024-00-001-11,
said point being located North 2509.6 feet and West 1162.68 feet from
the East 1/4 corner of said Section 8, said point also being the point
of beginning; thence 416.61 feet along said right of way line, and along
a curve having a radius of 3324.63 feet, a central angle of 07⁄10'
47'', and a chord bearing and distance of S 86⁄ 51' 33'' E 416.34 feet
to the center of a branch, being Grantor's East property line; thence in
a Southerly direction, downstream, along the center, and with the
meanders of said branch 114.64 feet, more or less to the North right of
way line of the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad; thence S 75⁄33' 59'' W
along the North right of way line of said railroad 65.62 feet; thence
leaving the North right of way line of said Illinois Central Gulf
Railroad and run N 1⁄ 07' 28'' E 117.47 feet; thence 325.07 feet along
a curve having a radius of 3334.63 feet, a central angle of 05⁄ 35'
07'', and a chord bearing and distance of N 86⁄ 04' 49'' W 324.94 feet
to
Grantor's West property line; thence N 0⁄ 37' 14'' E along Grantor's
West property line 10.06 feet to the point of beginning.
West property line 10.06 feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 0.28 acre (12323.50 square feet), more or less, and being
situated in, and being a part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4
of Section 8, Township 6 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi.
situated in, and being a part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4
of Section 8, Township 6 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi.
Less and Except:
Begin at a point on the southerly right of way line of U.S. Highway 84
opposite Station 440+00.00 as shown on plans for Mississippi Department
of Transportation, Division of Highways, Federal Aid Project No.
14-0024-00-001-10, said point being located North 2483.83 feet and West
991.20 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said Section 8, said point also
being the point of beginning; thence along said right of way line, and
along a curve to the left having a radius of 3334.63 feet, an arc length
of 152.75 feet, and being subtended by a chord of South 87 degrees 33
minutes 38 seconds east for a distance of 152.74 feet to defendant's
East property line; thence leaving said right of way line and run South
01 degrees 07 minutes 39 seconds West along defendants east property
line for a distance of 30 feet; thence leaving defendants east property
line and run North 76 degrees 29 minutes 58 seconds West for a distance
of 156.33 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.05 acres
(2201.37 square feet), more or less, and being situated in, and being a
part of Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Township 6
North, Range 5 East, Franklin County, Mississippi.
opposite Station 440+00.00 as shown on plans for Mississippi Department
of Transportation, Division of Highways, Federal Aid Project No.
14-0024-00-001-10, said point being located North 2483.83 feet and West
991.20 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said Section 8, said point also
being the point of beginning; thence along said right of way line, and
along a curve to the left having a radius of 3334.63 feet, an arc length
of 152.75 feet, and being subtended by a chord of South 87 degrees 33
minutes 38 seconds east for a distance of 152.74 feet to defendant's
East property line; thence leaving said right of way line and run South
01 degrees 07 minutes 39 seconds West along defendants east property
line for a distance of 30 feet; thence leaving defendants east property
line and run North 76 degrees 29 minutes 58 seconds West for a distance
of 156.33 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.05 acres
(2201.37 square feet), more or less, and being situated in, and being a
part of Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Township 6
North, Range 5 East, Franklin County, Mississippi.
More commonly known as: 9630 Highway 84 East, McCall Creek, MS 39647
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: May 29, 2025, June 5, 2025, June 12, 2025, June 19,
2025
2025
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on August 12, 1992, Sadie A. Hardin executed a certain Deed of
Trust to Larry C. Smith, 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
August 12, 1992, in Book 190, Page 261-265.
Trust to Larry C. Smith, 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
August 12, 1992, in Book 190, Page 261-265.
WHEREAS, United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home
Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, the current
holder and/or assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as
Trustee by instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk s Office on July
29, 2024, as Document Number 76935; and
Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, the current
holder and/or assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as
Trustee by instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk s Office on July
29, 2024, as Document Number 76935; 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 Farmers Home
Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, the legal
holder of said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute
Trustee in said deed of trust, will on June 18, 2025 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:
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 Farmers Home
Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, the legal
holder of said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute
Trustee in said deed of trust, will on June 18, 2025 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:
FROM A PINE STAKE IN A FENCE CORNER FOUND MARKING THE NW CORNER OF SW
1/4 SW 1/4, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI; RUN THENCE SOUTH 316.2 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 80∞ 01'
EAST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 98 FOR 463.3 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN SOUTH 384.6 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH
68∞ 11' EAST ALONG THE CENTER OF THE OLD NATCHEZ-MEADVILLE ROAD (NOW
ABANDONED) FOR 230.4 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY ALONG THE CENTER OF THE
EAST PRONG OF THE CREEK BRANCH FOR 434 FEET, MORE OR LESS; THENCE RUN
SOUTH 80∞ 01' WEST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 98 FOR
190 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; CONTAINING 1 ACRE, MORE OR LESS,
LYING IN SW 1/4 SW 1/4, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
1/4 SW 1/4, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI; RUN THENCE SOUTH 316.2 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 80∞ 01'
EAST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 98 FOR 463.3 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN SOUTH 384.6 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH
68∞ 11' EAST ALONG THE CENTER OF THE OLD NATCHEZ-MEADVILLE ROAD (NOW
ABANDONED) FOR 230.4 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY ALONG THE CENTER OF THE
EAST PRONG OF THE CREEK BRANCH FOR 434 FEET, MORE OR LESS; THENCE RUN
SOUTH 80∞ 01' WEST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 98 FOR
190 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; CONTAINING 1 ACRE, MORE OR LESS,
LYING IN SW 1/4 SW 1/4, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
AND
AN EASEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF INGRESS AND EGRESS BEING A STRIP OF LAND
EXTENDING 15 FEET ON EITHER SIDE OF A LINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
EXTENDING 15 FEET ON EITHER SIDE OF A LINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
FROM A PINE STAKE IN A FENCE CORNER FOUND MARKING THE N. W. CORNER OF SW
1/4 SW 1/4, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI; RUN THENCE SOUTH 316.2 FEET; THENCE NORTH 80∞ 01' EAST
ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 98 FOR 293 FEET TO A POINT
IN THE CENTER OF THE EXISTING DRIVEWAY FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE RUN SOUTH 13∞ 00' EAST FOR 173 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 54∞ 10'
EAST FOR 185.8 FEET TO A POINT WHICH LIES ON THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE
ABOVE DESCRIBED 1 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND
1/4 SW 1/4, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI; RUN THENCE SOUTH 316.2 FEET; THENCE NORTH 80∞ 01' EAST
ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 98 FOR 293 FEET TO A POINT
IN THE CENTER OF THE EXISTING DRIVEWAY FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE RUN SOUTH 13∞ 00' EAST FOR 173 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 54∞ 10'
EAST FOR 185.8 FEET TO A POINT WHICH LIES ON THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE
ABOVE DESCRIBED 1 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND
More commonly known as: 17480 Hwy 98, Smithdale, MS 39664
I will convey only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
Halliday, Watkins, and Mann, P.C
Substituted Trustee
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
244 Inverness Center Drive, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(801) 355-2886
Publication dates: May 22, 2025, May 29, 2025, June 5, 2025, June 12,
2025
2025
NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
WHEREAS, on January 23, 2025, an Order Determining Heirship, Quieting
and Confirming Title, and Ordering Partition by Sale, was entered in
Chancery Cause No. 19CH:1:24-cv-0118-WS of the Chancery Court of
Franklin County, Mississippi, styled "Betty Polk, et al. vs. Georgia
Sims Washington, or if Deceased, her Unknown Heirs, et al.", reference
to which Decree is hereby made for all purposes; and,
and Confirming Title, and Ordering Partition by Sale, was entered in
Chancery Cause No. 19CH:1:24-cv-0118-WS of the Chancery Court of
Franklin County, Mississippi, styled "Betty Polk, et al. vs. Georgia
Sims Washington, or if Deceased, her Unknown Heirs, et al.", reference
to which Decree is hereby made for all purposes; and,
WHEREAS, by virtue of said Decree, Morgan Halford Poore, attorney for
Plaintiffs, was authorized to make a sale of the subject property as
described below.
Plaintiffs, was authorized to make a sale of the subject property as
described below.
NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, MORGAN HALFORD POORE, the
undersigned Attorney, will on the 23rd day of June, 2025, offer for sale
at public outcry and sell during the legal hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00
P.M. at the North front door of the Franklin County Courthouse in
Meadville, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the
small undivided interests of Oscar Fells Sims' successors in interest,
being a 1/42 or .023 undivided ownership interest in the following
described property situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to-wit:
undersigned Attorney, will on the 23rd day of June, 2025, offer for sale
at public outcry and sell during the legal hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00
P.M. at the North front door of the Franklin County Courthouse in
Meadville, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the
small undivided interests of Oscar Fells Sims' successors in interest,
being a 1/42 or .023 undivided ownership interest in the following
described property situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to-wit:
PARCEL 1
A parcel of land known as the Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ and the
Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36, Township 7 North, Range
3 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, being more particularity described
as: Commencing at a 2 inch diameter iron pipe found marking the
Southwest corner of the said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 36, said iron pipe also marking the POINT OF BEGINNING of this
description; THENCE run North 00 degrees 06 minutes 45 seconds West
along the West line of the said Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 36 for a distance of 1358.91 feet to an iron pin found marking
the Northwest corner of the said Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 36; THENCE run North 89 degrees 08 minutes 30 seconds East along
the North line of the said Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section
36 for a distance of 1338.00 feet to a concrete monument with brass cap
found marking the Northwest corner of the said Southwest ¼ of the
Southeast ¼ of Section 36; THENCE run North 89 degrees 43 minutes 35
seconds East along the North line of said Southwest ¼ of the Southeast
¼ of Section 36 for a distance of 1338.65 feet to a concrete monument
with brass cap found marking the Northeast corner of the said Southwest
¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36; THENCE run South 00 degrees 03
minutes 45 seconds East along the East line of the said Southwest ¼ of
the Southeast ¼ of Section 36 for a distance of 1384.94 feet to a
concrete monument with brass cap found marking the Southeast corner of
the said Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36; THENCE run
South 89 degrees 59 minutes 30 seconds West along the South line of said
Section 36 for a distance of 2675.35 feet to the point of beginning.
Subject to an ingress/egress easement along an existing woods road
located in the Southwest corner of this parcel. Also, subject to
easements and restrictions of record. CONTAINING 84.49 ACRES.
Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36, Township 7 North, Range
3 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, being more particularity described
as: Commencing at a 2 inch diameter iron pipe found marking the
Southwest corner of the said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 36, said iron pipe also marking the POINT OF BEGINNING of this
description; THENCE run North 00 degrees 06 minutes 45 seconds West
along the West line of the said Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 36 for a distance of 1358.91 feet to an iron pin found marking
the Northwest corner of the said Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of
Section 36; THENCE run North 89 degrees 08 minutes 30 seconds East along
the North line of the said Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section
36 for a distance of 1338.00 feet to a concrete monument with brass cap
found marking the Northwest corner of the said Southwest ¼ of the
Southeast ¼ of Section 36; THENCE run North 89 degrees 43 minutes 35
seconds East along the North line of said Southwest ¼ of the Southeast
¼ of Section 36 for a distance of 1338.65 feet to a concrete monument
with brass cap found marking the Northeast corner of the said Southwest
¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36; THENCE run South 00 degrees 03
minutes 45 seconds East along the East line of the said Southwest ¼ of
the Southeast ¼ of Section 36 for a distance of 1384.94 feet to a
concrete monument with brass cap found marking the Southeast corner of
the said Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 36; THENCE run
South 89 degrees 59 minutes 30 seconds West along the South line of said
Section 36 for a distance of 2675.35 feet to the point of beginning.
Subject to an ingress/egress easement along an existing woods road
located in the Southwest corner of this parcel. Also, subject to
easements and restrictions of record. CONTAINING 84.49 ACRES.
As per the survey and plat of David Cothren, Registered Professional
Land Surveyor, dated the 22nd day of March, 2016.
Land Surveyor, dated the 22nd day of March, 2016.
PARCEL 2
A parcel of land known as the Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ and the
Northwest ¼ the Northeast ¼ of Section 1, Township 6 North, Range 3
East, Franklin County, Mississippi more particularly described as:
Commencing at a 2 inch diameter iron pipe found marking the Northwest
corner of the said Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 1, said
iron pipe also marking the POINT OF BEGINNING of this description:
THENCE run North 89 degrees 59 minutes 30 seconds East along the North
line of said Section 1 for a distance of 2675.35 feet to a concrete
monument with brass cap found marking the Northeast corner of the said
Northwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ Section l: THENCE run South 00 degrees
19 minutes 00 seconds east along the East line of the said Northwest ¼
of the Northeast ¼ of Section 1 for a distance of 1330.81 feet to a
concrete monument with brass cap found marking the Southeast corner of
the said Northwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 1; THENCE run South
89 degrees 40 minutes 25 seconds West along the South line of the said
Northwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ and along the South line of the said
Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 1 for a distance of 2671.31
feet to a concrete monument with brass cap found marking the Southwest
corner of the said Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 1; THENCE
run North 00 degrees 29 minutes 10 seconds West along the West line of
the said Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 1 for a distance of
1345.68 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to easements and
restrictions of record. CONTAINING 82.13 ACRES
Northwest ¼ the Northeast ¼ of Section 1, Township 6 North, Range 3
East, Franklin County, Mississippi more particularly described as:
Commencing at a 2 inch diameter iron pipe found marking the Northwest
corner of the said Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 1, said
iron pipe also marking the POINT OF BEGINNING of this description:
THENCE run North 89 degrees 59 minutes 30 seconds East along the North
line of said Section 1 for a distance of 2675.35 feet to a concrete
monument with brass cap found marking the Northeast corner of the said
Northwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ Section l: THENCE run South 00 degrees
19 minutes 00 seconds east along the East line of the said Northwest ¼
of the Northeast ¼ of Section 1 for a distance of 1330.81 feet to a
concrete monument with brass cap found marking the Southeast corner of
the said Northwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 1; THENCE run South
89 degrees 40 minutes 25 seconds West along the South line of the said
Northwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ and along the South line of the said
Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 1 for a distance of 2671.31
feet to a concrete monument with brass cap found marking the Southwest
corner of the said Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 1; THENCE
run North 00 degrees 29 minutes 10 seconds West along the West line of
the said Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 1 for a distance of
1345.68 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to easements and
restrictions of record. CONTAINING 82.13 ACRES
ALSO TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT (width 30 feet) located in part of the
Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 36, Township 7 North, Range
3 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, to provide ingress and egress from
a public gravel road known as the Sundown Lane, along an existing woods
road to the North line of the above described 82.13 Acre parcel, the
center line of said easement being more particularity described as:
Beginning at an iron pin (3/8 inch diameter rebar) found at the East end
of the said Sundown Lane on the West line of the said Southeast ¼ of
the Southwest ¼ of Section 36 said iron pin being located 35 feet North
of the center of the said Sundown Lane, said iron pin being located
North 00 degrees 06 minutes 45 seconds West a distance of 430.26 feet
from the Southwest corner of the said Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼
of Section 36, said iron pin marking the Beginning of the center line of
this proposed ingress/egress easement; THENCE run along the said center
of this ingress/egress easement description along the center of a woods
road as follows: South 75 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds East for a
distance of 102.30 feet to a point, South 73 degrees 41 minutes 10
seconds East for a distance of 138.06 feet to a point; South 71 degrees
03 minutes 40 seconds East for a distance of 64.81 feet to a point,
South 74 degrees 00 minutes 25 seconds East for a distance of 128.83
feet to a point: South 65 degrees 13 minutes 00 seconds East for a
distance of 92.46 feet to a point South 57 degrees 27 minutes 20 seconds
East for a distance of 145.81 feet to a point, South 55 degrees 28
minutes 10 seconds East for a distance of 72.04 feet to a point, South
60 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 43.24 feet to a
point, South 71 degrees 41 minutes 05 seconds East for a distance of
72.50 feet to aa point, South 72 degrees O6 minutes 00 seconds East for
a distance of 37.07 feet to a point. South 61 degrees 06 minutes 15
seconds East for a distance of 48.10 feet to a point South 47 degrees 11
minutes 25 seconds East for a distance of 37.17 feet to a point, and
South 42 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East for a distance of 65.07 feet
to a nail set at the intersection of the said center of the woods road
and the North line of the above described 82.13 Acre parcel, said nail
being at the intersection point of the said center of the woods road and
the Township line between Township 6 North and Township 7 North, said
nail marking the End of the center line of this proposed ingress/egress
easement (width 30 feet).
Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 36, Township 7 North, Range
3 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, to provide ingress and egress from
a public gravel road known as the Sundown Lane, along an existing woods
road to the North line of the above described 82.13 Acre parcel, the
center line of said easement being more particularity described as:
Beginning at an iron pin (3/8 inch diameter rebar) found at the East end
of the said Sundown Lane on the West line of the said Southeast ¼ of
the Southwest ¼ of Section 36 said iron pin being located 35 feet North
of the center of the said Sundown Lane, said iron pin being located
North 00 degrees 06 minutes 45 seconds West a distance of 430.26 feet
from the Southwest corner of the said Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼
of Section 36, said iron pin marking the Beginning of the center line of
this proposed ingress/egress easement; THENCE run along the said center
of this ingress/egress easement description along the center of a woods
road as follows: South 75 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds East for a
distance of 102.30 feet to a point, South 73 degrees 41 minutes 10
seconds East for a distance of 138.06 feet to a point; South 71 degrees
03 minutes 40 seconds East for a distance of 64.81 feet to a point,
South 74 degrees 00 minutes 25 seconds East for a distance of 128.83
feet to a point: South 65 degrees 13 minutes 00 seconds East for a
distance of 92.46 feet to a point South 57 degrees 27 minutes 20 seconds
East for a distance of 145.81 feet to a point, South 55 degrees 28
minutes 10 seconds East for a distance of 72.04 feet to a point, South
60 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 43.24 feet to a
point, South 71 degrees 41 minutes 05 seconds East for a distance of
72.50 feet to aa point, South 72 degrees O6 minutes 00 seconds East for
a distance of 37.07 feet to a point. South 61 degrees 06 minutes 15
seconds East for a distance of 48.10 feet to a point South 47 degrees 11
minutes 25 seconds East for a distance of 37.17 feet to a point, and
South 42 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East for a distance of 65.07 feet
to a nail set at the intersection of the said center of the woods road
and the North line of the above described 82.13 Acre parcel, said nail
being at the intersection point of the said center of the woods road and
the Township line between Township 6 North and Township 7 North, said
nail marking the End of the center line of this proposed ingress/egress
easement (width 30 feet).
As per the survey and plat of David Cothren, Registered Professional
Land Surveyor, dated the 22nd day of March, 2016.
Land Surveyor, dated the 22nd day of March, 2016.
This is not a partition by sale of the entire subject property.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Chancery Court of Franklin County,
Mississippi, will conduct a hearing on confirmation of such sale,
disposition of proceeds and related matters on July 1, 2025, at the
Franklin County Courthouse in Meadville, Mississippi, at 10:30 A.M., or
as soon thereafter as Counsel may be heard.
Mississippi, will conduct a hearing on confirmation of such sale,
disposition of proceeds and related matters on July 1, 2025, at the
Franklin County Courthouse in Meadville, Mississippi, at 10:30 A.M., or
as soon thereafter as Counsel may be heard.
Said title will only be conveyed as is authorized by the Chancery Court
of Franklin County, Mississippi.
of Franklin County, Mississippi.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 16th day of May, 2025.
/s/Morgan Halford Poore
MORGAN HALFORD POORE
MORGAN HALFORD POORE
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 MAIN STREET WEST
POST OFFICE BOX 650
MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 39653
(601) 384-2100
MSB# 104670
PUBLISH: May 29, 2025; June 5, 2025; June 12, 2025; and June 19
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF EDNA BEE, DECEASED
ELAINE BEE WINSTON, PLAINTIFF
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-041-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Edna Bee, Deceased, or Other Unknown
Interested Parties
Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint for Determination of
Heirship, by Plaintiff Elaine Bee Winston, seeking a Determination of
Heirship of Edna Bee, deceased.
Heirship, by Plaintiff Elaine Bee Winston, seeking a Determination of
Heirship of Edna Bee, deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 1st day of July, 2025,
in the courtroom of 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 money or other things
demanded in complaint.
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 1st day of July, 2025,
in the courtroom of 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 money or other things
demanded in complaint.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of this Court, this 19th day of May, 2025.
JILL GILBERT
FRANKLIN COUNTY
CHANCERY CLERK
BY: TAYLER SMITH
DEPUTY CLERK
WILLIAM K. HALFORD
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
Telephone: (601) 384-2100
Facsimile: (601) 384-2121
Electronic Mail: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB#105475
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
Publish: May 29, June 5 & June 12, 2025
MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY COMMISSION
INVITATION FOR BIDS
STUMPAGE FOR SALE ON 16-7N-4E, Franklin County, Mississippi
Sealed bids will be received by the Franklin County Board of Education
at P.O. Box 605, Meadville, MS 39653 up to an not later than 1:00 p.m.
June 17, 2025, for the purchase on a lump sum basis of all timber,
standing or down, designated for cutting on Section 16, Township 7
North, Range 4E, Franklin County, Mississippi, This sale consist of +/-
38 acre final harvest. The volumes are estimated to contain the
following more or less: 1,919 tons pine sawtimber, 238 tons pine
chip-n-aw, 111 tons pine pulpwood, 151 tons hardwood sawtimber, 204 tons
hardwood pallet wood and 503 tons hardwood pulpwood more or less. The
above figures are not to be construed to be the exact volume. Each
bidder is expected to make his own cruise and to bid accordingly. The
timber may be inspected at any time.
at P.O. Box 605, Meadville, MS 39653 up to an not later than 1:00 p.m.
June 17, 2025, for the purchase on a lump sum basis of all timber,
standing or down, designated for cutting on Section 16, Township 7
North, Range 4E, Franklin County, Mississippi, This sale consist of +/-
38 acre final harvest. The volumes are estimated to contain the
following more or less: 1,919 tons pine sawtimber, 238 tons pine
chip-n-aw, 111 tons pine pulpwood, 151 tons hardwood sawtimber, 204 tons
hardwood pallet wood and 503 tons hardwood pulpwood more or less. The
above figures are not to be construed to be the exact volume. Each
bidder is expected to make his own cruise and to bid accordingly. The
timber may be inspected at any time.
Before bids are submitted, full information concerning the material for
sale, conditions of sale and submission of bids should be obtained from
the Area Office, Mississippi Forestry Commission, P.O. Box 242, Liberty,
MS 39645, telephone number (601) 832-7278 or the Regional Office at
(228) 234-1536. The Franklin County Board of Education reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
sale, conditions of sale and submission of bids should be obtained from
the Area Office, Mississippi Forestry Commission, P.O. Box 242, Liberty,
MS 39645, telephone number (601) 832-7278 or the Regional Office at
(228) 234-1536. The Franklin County Board of Education reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
Chris Kent,
Superintendent of Education
Publish: May 29, June 5 and June 12
MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY COMMISSION
INVITATION FOR BIDS
STUMPAGE FOR SALE ON 16-5N-5E, Franklin County, Mississippi
Sealed bids will be received by the Franklin County Board of Education
at P.O. Box 605, Meadville, MS 39653 up to an not later than 1:00 p.m.
June 17, 2025, for the purchase on a lump sum basis of all timber,
standing or down, designated for cutting on Section 16, Township 5
North, Range 5E, Franklin County, Mississippi, This sale consist of +/-
29 acre final harvest. The volumes are estimated to contain the
following more or less: 1,689 tons pine sawtimber, 102 tons pine
chip-n-saw, 480 tons pine pulpwood, 417 tons hardwood sawtimber, 98 tons
hardwood pallet wood, 569 tons pulpwood more or less. The above figures
are not to be construed to be the exact volume. Each bidder is expected
to make his own cruise and to bid accordingly. The timber may be
inspected at any time.
at P.O. Box 605, Meadville, MS 39653 up to an not later than 1:00 p.m.
June 17, 2025, for the purchase on a lump sum basis of all timber,
standing or down, designated for cutting on Section 16, Township 5
North, Range 5E, Franklin County, Mississippi, This sale consist of +/-
29 acre final harvest. The volumes are estimated to contain the
following more or less: 1,689 tons pine sawtimber, 102 tons pine
chip-n-saw, 480 tons pine pulpwood, 417 tons hardwood sawtimber, 98 tons
hardwood pallet wood, 569 tons pulpwood more or less. The above figures
are not to be construed to be the exact volume. Each bidder is expected
to make his own cruise and to bid accordingly. The timber may be
inspected at any time.
Before bids are submitted, full information concerning the material for
sale, conditions of sale and submission of bids should be obtained from
the Area Office, Mississippi Forestry Commission, P.O. Box 242, Liberty,
MS 39645, telephone number (601) 832-7278 or the Regional Office at
(228) 234-1536. The Franklin County Board of Education reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
sale, conditions of sale and submission of bids should be obtained from
the Area Office, Mississippi Forestry Commission, P.O. Box 242, Liberty,
MS 39645, telephone number (601) 832-7278 or the Regional Office at
(228) 234-1536. The Franklin County Board of Education reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
Chris Kent,
Superintendent of Education
Publish: May 29, June 5 and June 12
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOURRIE NELL MIDDLETON FLOWERS JOHNSON,
DECEASED
DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 25-00037-H
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 16th day of May, 2025,
by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi to the
undersigned, Stephanie Cameron as Executrix of the Estate of Lourrie
Nell Middleton Flowers Johnson, deceased, notice is hereby given to all
persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the
Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law,
within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or
they will be forever barred.
by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi to the
undersigned, Stephanie Cameron as Executrix of the Estate of Lourrie
Nell Middleton Flowers Johnson, deceased, notice is hereby given to all
persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the
Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law,
within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or
they will be forever barred.
This the 27th day of May, 2025.
/s/ STEPHANIE CAMERON
STEPHANIE CAMERON
Timothy Blalock, Esq.
Attorney at Law - MSB #102267
220 Main Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-5696
Publish: June 5, June 12 & June 19, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF JULUS RANDOLPH
THORNTON, DECEASED
THORNTON, DECEASED
PATRICIA ASHLEY THORNTON, BRAD RANDOLPH THORNTON, STACY THORNTON
WAGONER, EMILY THORNTON WIGGINS, PLAINTIFFS
WAGONER, EMILY THORNTON WIGGINS, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-047-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Julus Randolph Thornton A/K/A Randy
Thornton, Deceased, or Other Unknown Interested Parties
Thornton, Deceased, or Other Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by
Patricia Ashley Thornton, Brad Randolph Thornton, Stacy Thornton Wagoner
and Emily Thornton Wiggins, Plaintiffs, seeking a determination of
heirship of Julus Randolph Thornton A/K/A Randy Thornton, deceased.
Patricia Ashley Thornton, Brad Randolph Thornton, Stacy Thornton Wagoner
and Emily Thornton Wiggins, Plaintiffs, seeking a determination of
heirship of Julus Randolph Thornton A/K/A Randy Thornton, deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 5th day of August, 2025,
in the courtroom of 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 money or other things
demanded in the complaint.
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 5th day of August, 2025,
in the courtroom of 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 money or other things
demanded in the complaint.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of this Court, this 29th day of May, 2025.
JILL GILBERT
FRANKLIN COUNTY
CHANCERY CLERK
BY: TAYLER SMITH
DEPUTY CLERK
WILLIAM K. HALFORD
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
Telephone: (601) 384-2100
Facsimile: (601) 384-2121
Electronic Mail: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB#105475
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
Publish: June 5, June 12 & June 19, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOUIS JAY CHAPMAN, JR.
CAUSE NO. 2024-0066
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF LOUIS J. CHAPMAN, DECEASED.
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by
Jonathon J. Chapman, Jr., Petitioner, seeking to determine the Heirs at
Law of Louis Jay Chapman.
Jonathon J. Chapman, Jr., Petitioner, seeking to determine the Heirs at
Law of Louis Jay Chapman.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint or petition
filed against you in this action at 10:30 o'clock A.M. on the 5th day of
August, 2025, at the Courtroom of the Franklin County Chancery Court at
Meadville, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and
defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other
things demanded in the complaint or petition.
filed against you in this action at 10:30 o'clock A.M. on the 5th day of
August, 2025, at the Courtroom of the Franklin County Chancery Court at
Meadville, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and
defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other
things demanded in the complaint or petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you choose.
so if you choose.
Issued under my hand and seal of said Court on this the 4th day of June,
2025.
2025.
JILL GILBERT
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
BY: Tayler Smith, D.C.
Amy D. Foster
AMY D. FOSTER LAW, PLLC
P.O. Box 944
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 870-6106
Publish: June 12, June 19 & June 26, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES WALLER LAMBUTH
LEWIS, DECEASED
LEWIS, DECEASED
MEGAN BUTLER LEWIS-EIDT, LISA LAMBUTH LEWIS, AMY SUSAN LEWIS, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-039-WS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 29th day of May, 2025,
by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executor of the Estate of James Waller Lambuth Lewis,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said estate to present the same to the clerk of this court for probate
and registration according to the law within ninety (90) days from the
first publication of this notice or they will forever be barred.
by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executor of the Estate of James Waller Lambuth Lewis,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said estate to present the same to the clerk of this court for probate
and registration according to the law within ninety (90) days from the
first publication of this notice or they will forever be barred.
This the 5th day of June, 2025.
MEGAN BUTLER LEWIS-EIDT,
Executor of the Estate of
James Waller Lambuth Lewis
WILLIAM K. HALFORD
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
Telephone: (601) 384-2100
Facsimile: (601) 384-2121
Electronic Mail: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB#105475
ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE
Publish: June 12, June 19 & June 26, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES WALLER LAMBUTH
LEWIS, DECEASED
LEWIS, DECEASED
MEGAN BUTLER LEWIS-EIDT, LISA LAMBUTH LEWIS, AMY SUSAN LEWIS, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-039-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of James Waller Lambuth Lewis, Deceased, or
Other Unknown Interested Parties
Other Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Megan
Butler Lewis-Eidt, Lisa Lambuth Lewis and Amy Susan Lewis, Plaintiffs,
seeking a determination of heirship of James Waller Lambuth Lewis,
deceased.
Butler Lewis-Eidt, Lisa Lambuth Lewis and Amy Susan Lewis, Plaintiffs,
seeking a determination of heirship of James Waller Lambuth Lewis,
deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint or petition
filed against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 5th day of August,
2025, in the courtroom of 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 money or other things
demanded in complaint.
filed against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 5th day of August,
2025, in the courtroom of 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 money or other things
demanded in complaint.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of this Court, this 29th day of May, 2025.
JILL GILBERT
FRANKLIN COUNTY
CHANCERY CLERK
BY: Tayler Smith,
DEPUTY CLERK
WILLIAM K. HALFORD
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
Telephone: (601) 384-2100
Facsimile: (601) 384-2121
Electronic Mail: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB#105475
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
Publish: June 12, June 19 & June 26, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDDIE JAMES HUFF
JOSHUA STEVEN HUFF, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2024-039
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 6th day of June,
2025, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of
Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Eddie James Huff,
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.
2025, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of
Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Eddie James Huff,
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 6th day of June, 2025.
JOSHUA STEVEN HUFF
PREPARED BY:
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: June 12, June 19 & June 26, 2025
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