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Public Notices 12-18-25
December 16, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RODGER MOONEY
CAUSE NO. 2025 - 0089
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
TO THE CREDITORS OF Rodger Mooney, DECEASED.
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of Rodger Mooney, deceased, having
been granted on November 26, 2025, by the Chancery Clerk of Franklin
County, Mississippi, to the undersigned, as Executor, notice is hereby
given to all persons having claims against the estate of the said Rodger
Mooney, deceased, to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for
probate and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from
date of first publication of this notice, and any claims not so probated
and registered within said time will be forever barred.
been granted on November 26, 2025, by the Chancery Clerk of Franklin
County, Mississippi, to the undersigned, as Executor, notice is hereby
given to all persons having claims against the estate of the said Rodger
Mooney, deceased, to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for
probate and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from
date of first publication of this notice, and any claims not so probated
and registered within said time will be forever barred.
This, the 26th day of November 2025.
Catherine Bonds,
Executor of the Estate of
Rodger Mooney, Deceased
John B. Burns Estate and Elder Care Law, PLLC
109 W. Cherokee Street
Brookhaven, MS 29601
Solicitor
Publish: Dec. 4, Dec. 11 & Dec. 18, 2025
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 February 12, 2009, executed by
GLORIA J ROBISON and WILLIE D ROBISON conveying certain real property
therein described to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee,
for WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., 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
March 6, 2009, in Deed Book 266, Page 341; and
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 12, 2009, executed by
GLORIA J ROBISON and WILLIE D ROBISON conveying certain real property
therein described to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee,
for WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., 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
March 6, 2009, in Deed Book 266, Page 341; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred
and assigned to BRAVO Residential Funding Trust 2024-RPL1; and
and assigned to BRAVO Residential Funding Trust 2024-RPL1; 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 January 8, 2026 within the lawful hours of
sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM 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:
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 January 8, 2026 within the lawful hours of
sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM 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:
SECTION 34 TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST
1.25 ACRES LOCATED IN THE N1/2 OF NE1/4 LYING NORTH AND EAST OF THE
PUBLIC ROAD IN SECTION 34, T7N, R5E, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI. THE
POINT OF BEGINNING IS SOUTH 13.71 CHAINS AND EAST 9.00 CHAINS FOR THE
NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, AND
THENCE RUN ALONG THE CENTER OF THE PUBLIC ROAD NORTH 57`56" W 3.51
CHAINS TO A POINT, THENCE RUN NORTH 42 DEG 20" E 3.76 CHAINS ALONG A
BARBED WIRE FENCE TO THE FENCE CORNER; THENCE RUN SOUTH 76 DEG 40" E
1.29 CHAINS ALONG A BARBED WIRE FENCE TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 74
DEG 40" E 1.27 CHAINS ALONG A BARBED WIRE FENCE TO THE FENCE CORNER,
THENCE RUN SOUTH 25 DEG 50" W 4.45 CHAINS ALONG A BARBED WIRE FENCE, TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND BEING 1.25 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ON WHICH IS
LOCATED A BRICK HOME.
PUBLIC ROAD IN SECTION 34, T7N, R5E, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI. THE
POINT OF BEGINNING IS SOUTH 13.71 CHAINS AND EAST 9.00 CHAINS FOR THE
NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, AND
THENCE RUN ALONG THE CENTER OF THE PUBLIC ROAD NORTH 57`56" W 3.51
CHAINS TO A POINT, THENCE RUN NORTH 42 DEG 20" E 3.76 CHAINS ALONG A
BARBED WIRE FENCE TO THE FENCE CORNER; THENCE RUN SOUTH 76 DEG 40" E
1.29 CHAINS ALONG A BARBED WIRE FENCE TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 74
DEG 40" E 1.27 CHAINS ALONG A BARBED WIRE FENCE TO THE FENCE CORNER,
THENCE RUN SOUTH 25 DEG 50" W 4.45 CHAINS ALONG A BARBED WIRE FENCE, TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND BEING 1.25 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ON WHICH IS
LOCATED A BRICK HOME.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be
1690 NEW SALEM RD NE, 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.
1690 NEW SALEM RD NE, 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.
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.
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: Dec. 11, Dec. 18, Dec. 25, 2025 and Jan. 1, 2026
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
The Town of Roxie, Mississippi, requests proposals from qualified firms
or individuals for the preparation of FY 2026 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) application(s) and for the administration of approved
CDBG project(s). You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance
with this request, either by mail or hand delivery, Office of the Town
Clerk, Town of Roxie, P.O. Box 117; 124 West Blvd; Roxie, MS 39661, no
later than 2:00 p.m., on Monday, January 5, 2026.
or individuals for the preparation of FY 2026 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) application(s) and for the administration of approved
CDBG project(s). You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance
with this request, either by mail or hand delivery, Office of the Town
Clerk, Town of Roxie, P.O. Box 117; 124 West Blvd; Roxie, MS 39661, no
later than 2:00 p.m., on Monday, January 5, 2026.
The Administrative Consultant will be responsible for preparing the CDBG
application(s) and for implementing the Town's CDBG project(s) through
closeout, pending award(s) by the Mississippi Development Authority. The
Administrative Consultant must carry out all activities in accordance
with federal and state laws, regulations, and procedures of the CDBG
Program.
application(s) and for implementing the Town's CDBG project(s) through
closeout, pending award(s) by the Mississippi Development Authority. The
Administrative Consultant must carry out all activities in accordance
with federal and state laws, regulations, and procedures of the CDBG
Program.
The Town of Roxie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town encourages
Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business
Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. The Town also encourages Section
3 eligible businesses to submit proposals.
Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business
Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. The Town also encourages Section
3 eligible businesses to submit proposals.
All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the
following language: "Proposal for CDBG Administration Services."
Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40
points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20
points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in
detail: Qualifications - List of qualifications of persons to be
assigned to project; Experience - Information regarding the firm's
experience and the projects previously undertaken, including the type
and amount of grants awarded, the project activities, and the status of
projects; Capacity for Performance - Identify the number and title of
staff assigned to provide services.
following language: "Proposal for CDBG Administration Services."
Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40
points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20
points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in
detail: Qualifications - List of qualifications of persons to be
assigned to project; Experience - Information regarding the firm's
experience and the projects previously undertaken, including the type
and amount of grants awarded, the project activities, and the status of
projects; Capacity for Performance - Identify the number and title of
staff assigned to provide services.
The Town will designate a selection committee to evaluate each proposal.
The selection committee may hold proposals for a period of not to exceed
thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the
proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned
individuals. The Town reserves the right to reject any and/or all
proposals.
The selection committee may hold proposals for a period of not to exceed
thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the
proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned
individuals. The Town reserves the right to reject any and/or all
proposals.
The Town will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm
whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the
selection committee and determined to be the most advantageous to the
Town, price and other factors considered. The contract will include
scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. An individual
contract will be executed for each application prepared and each awarded
project that is administered. The contract will be on a lump sum basis
in accordance with the established CDBG Program fee scale, and the
amount of funds is not known at this time. The Town has the authority to
terminate the selection at any time.
whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the
selection committee and determined to be the most advantageous to the
Town, price and other factors considered. The contract will include
scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. An individual
contract will be executed for each application prepared and each awarded
project that is administered. The contract will be on a lump sum basis
in accordance with the established CDBG Program fee scale, and the
amount of funds is not known at this time. The Town has the authority to
terminate the selection at any time.
Publish: Dec. 11 & Dec. 18, 2025
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Town of Roxie, Mississippi, requests proposals from qualified firms
or individuals to provide engineering services for work related to the
implementation of approved FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) project(s). You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance
with this request, either by mail or hand delivery, Office of the Town
Clerk, Town of Roxie, P.O. Box 117; 124 West Blvd; Roxie, MS 39661, no
later than 2:00 p.m., on Monday, January 5, 2026.
or individuals to provide engineering services for work related to the
implementation of approved FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) project(s). You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance
with this request, either by mail or hand delivery, Office of the Town
Clerk, Town of Roxie, P.O. Box 117; 124 West Blvd; Roxie, MS 39661, no
later than 2:00 p.m., on Monday, January 5, 2026.
The Engineer will be responsible for preparing project cost estimates
and preliminary design documents for application preparation, and if
awarded, the selected Engineer will provide all engineering services
through project closeout in accordance with federal, state and local
laws, regulations, and policies. The scope of work after award includes,
but is not limited to, the following: 1) prepare plans and
specifications, 2) distribute bid documents, 3) assist in bid opening
and prepare bid tabulation, 4) assist in the execution of construction
contracts, 5) hold pre-construction conference, and 6) perform
construction inspection including periodic reports to the Town and
approve all payment requests.
and preliminary design documents for application preparation, and if
awarded, the selected Engineer will provide all engineering services
through project closeout in accordance with federal, state and local
laws, regulations, and policies. The scope of work after award includes,
but is not limited to, the following: 1) prepare plans and
specifications, 2) distribute bid documents, 3) assist in bid opening
and prepare bid tabulation, 4) assist in the execution of construction
contracts, 5) hold pre-construction conference, and 6) perform
construction inspection including periodic reports to the Town and
approve all payment requests.
The Town of Roxie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town encourages
Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business
Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. The Town also encourages Section
3 eligible businesses to submit proposals. The work to be performed
under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the
HUD Act of 1968, as amended, and its associated regulations (24 CFR Part
75). CDBG regulations require that, to the greatest extent feasible
opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training and employment
arising in connection with the CDBG project(s) will be extended to
Section 3 businesses, Targeted Section 3 Workers and Section 3 Workers.
Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business
Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. The Town also encourages Section
3 eligible businesses to submit proposals. The work to be performed
under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the
HUD Act of 1968, as amended, and its associated regulations (24 CFR Part
75). CDBG regulations require that, to the greatest extent feasible
opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training and employment
arising in connection with the CDBG project(s) will be extended to
Section 3 businesses, Targeted Section 3 Workers and Section 3 Workers.
All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the
following language: "Proposal for CDBG Engineering Services."
Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40
points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20
points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in
detail: Qualifications - List of qualifications of persons to be
assigned to project; Experience - Information regarding the firm's
experience and the projects previously undertaken, including the type
and amount of grants awarded, the project activities, and the status of
projects; Capacity for Performance - Identify the number and title of
staff assigned to provide services.
following language: "Proposal for CDBG Engineering Services."
Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40
points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20
points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in
detail: Qualifications - List of qualifications of persons to be
assigned to project; Experience - Information regarding the firm's
experience and the projects previously undertaken, including the type
and amount of grants awarded, the project activities, and the status of
projects; Capacity for Performance - Identify the number and title of
staff assigned to provide services.
The Town will designate a selection committee to evaluate each proposal.
The selection committee may hold proposals for a period not to exceed
thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the
proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned
individuals. The Town reserves the right to reject any and/or all
proposals.
The selection committee may hold proposals for a period not to exceed
thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the
proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned
individuals. The Town reserves the right to reject any and/or all
proposals.
Subject to CDBG award(s) and the removal of all environmental
conditions, the Town will award a contract with the qualified individual
or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points
issued by the selection committee and determined to be the most
advantageous to the Town, price and other factors considered. The
contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential
requirements. An individual contract will be executed for each project
awarded, and the contract will be on a fixed price basis in accordance
with the established CDBG Program fee scale. The Town has the authority
to terminate the selection at any time.
conditions, the Town will award a contract with the qualified individual
or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points
issued by the selection committee and determined to be the most
advantageous to the Town, price and other factors considered. The
contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential
requirements. An individual contract will be executed for each project
awarded, and the contract will be on a fixed price basis in accordance
with the established CDBG Program fee scale. The Town has the authority
to terminate the selection at any time.
Publish: Dec. 11 & Dec. 18, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDY PRIEST, DECEASED
DANA PRIEST, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2025-093
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 JUDY PRIEST, DECEASED
CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AS HEIRS OF JUDY PRIEST, DECEASED
You have been made respondents to the Petition filed in this Court by
Dana Priest.
Dana Priest.
The Petition filed against you is a civil action seeking to have Dana
Priest adjudicated as the sole and only heir-at-law of the deceased,
Judy Priest, as fully set out in the Petition on file in the Chancery
Court of Franklin County, Mississippi.
Priest adjudicated as the sole and only heir-at-law of the deceased,
Judy Priest, 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 9:00 A.M. ON THE 3RD DAY OF MARCH, 2026, 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 IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 A.M. ON THE 3RD DAY OF MARCH, 2026, 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 Mary Kathryn Williamson, McGehee,
McGehee & Torrey, Attorneys at Law, Post Office Box 188, Meadville,
Mississippi 39653.
so if you desire in the care of Mary Kathryn Williamson, McGehee,
McGehee & Torrey, Attorneys at Law, Post Office Box 188, Meadville,
Mississippi 39653.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 10th day of
December, 2025.
December, 2025.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Tayler Smith
Publish: Dec. 18, Dec. 25, 2025 & Jan. 1, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF NEWMAN
VICTOR SCOTT, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2025-077
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 10th day of December,
2025, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of
Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Newman Victor Scott,
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 Newman Victor Scott,
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 10th day of December, 2025.
SHEILA KAYE SCOTT
MARY KATHRYN WILLIAMSON
MISS. BAR NO. 103000
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: Dec. 18, Dec. 25, 2025 & Jan. 1, 2026
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