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Public Notices 06-04-26
June 02, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF FRED D. VEALS,
DECEASED
DECEASED
TIMMY HUNT AND SERENCIA HUNT, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2026-pr-039-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Fred D. Veals, Deceased, or Other
Unknown Interested Parties
Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint for Determination of
Heirship by Plaintiffs seeking a Determination of Heirship of Fred D.
Veals, deceased.
Heirship by Plaintiffs seeking a Determination of Heirship of Fred D.
Veals, deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 30th day of June, 2026,
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 30th day of June, 2026,
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 13th day of May, 2026.
JILL GILBERT
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
BY: Tayler Smith,
DEPUTY CLERK
MORGAN HALFORD POORE
MSB# 104670
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
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFFS
Publish: May 21, May 28 & June 4, 2026
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SERVICES
The Franklin County Memorial Hospital ("FCMH") is soliciting
proposals from qualified firms or individuals with expertise in the
preparation of Federal and state grant and loan applications and the
subsequent administration of approved project(s) to construct a new
clinic and hospital building in the Town of Meadville, Mississippi. The
FCMH needs to secure professional administrative services to assist with
preparing applications and for implementing the project(s) through
closeout.
proposals from qualified firms or individuals with expertise in the
preparation of Federal and state grant and loan applications and the
subsequent administration of approved project(s) to construct a new
clinic and hospital building in the Town of Meadville, Mississippi. The
FCMH needs to secure professional administrative services to assist with
preparing applications and for implementing the project(s) through
closeout.
The Request for Proposals informational packets are available at
Franklin County Memorial Hospital (FCMH)(attn: Mike R. Boleware,
Administrator) 40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi and are by
reference made a part of this Notice. Said documents may be obtained by
electronic mail request to the office indicated above at
ashley.mcpherson@fcmh.net, or by calling 601-384-8196.
Franklin County Memorial Hospital (FCMH)(attn: Mike R. Boleware,
Administrator) 40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi and are by
reference made a part of this Notice. Said documents may be obtained by
electronic mail request to the office indicated above at
ashley.mcpherson@fcmh.net, or by calling 601-384-8196.
You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance with this request,
to the Office of the Administrator of FCMH, Franklin County Memorial
Hospital; 40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi 39653. All
proposals must be received by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Friday, June
26, 2026.
to the Office of the Administrator of FCMH, Franklin County Memorial
Hospital; 40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi 39653. All
proposals must be received by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Friday, June
26, 2026.
Publish: June 4 & June 11, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
CHANCE JACKSON EVANS, PLAINTIFF
VS.
GAYLE J. EVANS, JR., DEFENDANT
CAUSE NO. 25-cv-0069
SHERIFFS NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2025, a Judgment was rendered in favor of said
Chance Jackson Evans, against the said Gayle J. Evans, Jr. for the sum
of Eighty Six Thousand Forty Seven and 99/100 Dollars ($86,047.99), plus
postjudgment interest at the statutory rate set by 28 U.S.C 1961 from
the date of judgment until paid in full; and,
Chance Jackson Evans, against the said Gayle J. Evans, Jr. for the sum
of Eighty Six Thousand Forty Seven and 99/100 Dollars ($86,047.99), plus
postjudgment interest at the statutory rate set by 28 U.S.C 1961 from
the date of judgment until paid in full; and,
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2026 a Special Writ of Execution [Dkt. No. 17] was
issued by the Circuit Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi commanding
the Sheriff of Franklin County, Mississippi to cause to be made the sum
of Eighty Six Thousand Forty Seven and 99/100 Dollars ($86,047.99), plus
postjudgment interest at the statutory rate set by 28 U.S.C 1961 from
the date of judgment until paid in full adjudged to CHANCE JACKSON EVANS
by the United States District Court for the Southern District of
Mississippi, Western Division, on the 8th day of July, A.D., 2025 along
with court costs of One Hundred Sixty One and 0/100 Dollars (161.00);
Service of process fees in the amount of Fifty Four and 00/100 Dollars
($54.00); along with such other collections cost in this action which
may arise; as taxed in said Judgment, on said sum until he shall make
said money, and costs and penalties as provided for in the lien
statutes, along with attorney fees under this execution; and have said
monies before said Circuit Court on the 27th day of July, A.D., 2026, at
9:00 a.m. and have there then the writ.; and,
issued by the Circuit Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi commanding
the Sheriff of Franklin County, Mississippi to cause to be made the sum
of Eighty Six Thousand Forty Seven and 99/100 Dollars ($86,047.99), plus
postjudgment interest at the statutory rate set by 28 U.S.C 1961 from
the date of judgment until paid in full adjudged to CHANCE JACKSON EVANS
by the United States District Court for the Southern District of
Mississippi, Western Division, on the 8th day of July, A.D., 2025 along
with court costs of One Hundred Sixty One and 0/100 Dollars (161.00);
Service of process fees in the amount of Fifty Four and 00/100 Dollars
($54.00); along with such other collections cost in this action which
may arise; as taxed in said Judgment, on said sum until he shall make
said money, and costs and penalties as provided for in the lien
statutes, along with attorney fees under this execution; and have said
monies before said Circuit Court on the 27th day of July, A.D., 2026, at
9:00 a.m. and have there then the writ.; and,
WHEREAS, I the undersigned did then levy by attachment on real estate
the following described property:
the following described property:
SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST
A parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 4, Township 6 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County, Mississippi,
described as:
Section 4, Township 6 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County, Mississippi,
described as:
Commencing at an iron pipe found marking the Northeast corner of the
Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Sections 4 and proceeding
thence South 562.33 feet; thence West 923.78 feet to an iron pin and the
Point of Beginning of this description; THENCE South 84 44' 16" East for
a distance of 377.23 feet to an iron pin; THENCE South 05 15' 44" West
for a distance of 121.33 feet to an iron pin; THENCE North 84 44' 16"
West for a distance of 340.80 feet to an iron pin; THENCE North 11 27'
13" West for a distance of 126.69 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Together with and subject to covenants, easements, and restrictions of
record. Containing 1.00 acre according to the map or plat of survey by
R. K. Phillips, registered Land Surveyor dated January 28, 1999,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Sections 4 and proceeding
thence South 562.33 feet; thence West 923.78 feet to an iron pin and the
Point of Beginning of this description; THENCE South 84 44' 16" East for
a distance of 377.23 feet to an iron pin; THENCE South 05 15' 44" West
for a distance of 121.33 feet to an iron pin; THENCE North 84 44' 16"
West for a distance of 340.80 feet to an iron pin; THENCE North 11 27'
13" West for a distance of 126.69 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Together with and subject to covenants, easements, and restrictions of
record. Containing 1.00 acre according to the map or plat of survey by
R. K. Phillips, registered Land Surveyor dated January 28, 1999,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
ALSO:
A strip of land, 20 feet in width, located in the Southeast 1/4 of the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 4 Township 6 North, Range 5 East, Franklin
County, Mississippi, to provide ingress and egress for the
above-described 1.00 acre parcel of land, the centerline of said strip
of land being located along the centerline of an existing concrete
driveway, the centerline of said strip of land being more particularly
described as:
Southwest 1/4 of Section 4 Township 6 North, Range 5 East, Franklin
County, Mississippi, to provide ingress and egress for the
above-described 1.00 acre parcel of land, the centerline of said strip
of land being located along the centerline of an existing concrete
driveway, the centerline of said strip of land being more particularly
described as:
Commencing at an iron pipe found marking the Northeast corner of the
Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 4 and proceeding
thence South 562.33 feet; thence West 923.78 feet to an iron pin; THENCE
North 84 44' 16" West for a distance of 10.44 feet to the center of said
concrete driveway and the Point of Beginning of this centerline
description; THENCE is a Southerly direction along the center of said
concrete driveway as follows: South 11 27' 13" East for a distance of
130.08 feet; South 15 58' 07" East for a distance of 114.65 feet, and
South 10 15' 04" West for a distance of 238.29 feet to the North right
of way line of U. S. Highway 84 and the Point of Beginning of Terminus
of this centerline description; according to the map or plat of survey
by R. K. Phillips, Registered Professional Land Surveyor, dated January
28, 1999, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 4 and proceeding
thence South 562.33 feet; thence West 923.78 feet to an iron pin; THENCE
North 84 44' 16" West for a distance of 10.44 feet to the center of said
concrete driveway and the Point of Beginning of this centerline
description; THENCE is a Southerly direction along the center of said
concrete driveway as follows: South 11 27' 13" East for a distance of
130.08 feet; South 15 58' 07" East for a distance of 114.65 feet, and
South 10 15' 04" West for a distance of 238.29 feet to the North right
of way line of U. S. Highway 84 and the Point of Beginning of Terminus
of this centerline description; according to the map or plat of survey
by R. K. Phillips, Registered Professional Land Surveyor, dated January
28, 1999, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
and,
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned GREGORY
THOMPSON TINDLE, JR. a/k/a TOM TINDLE, Sheriff of Franklin County,
Mississippi will on the 26th day of June, 2026, at the North Front Door
of the Franklin County, Mississippi, 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, situated in Franklin County,
Mississippi, described as follows:
THOMPSON TINDLE, JR. a/k/a TOM TINDLE, Sheriff of Franklin County,
Mississippi will on the 26th day of June, 2026, at the North Front Door
of the Franklin County, Mississippi, 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, situated in Franklin County,
Mississippi, described as follows:
SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST
A parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 4, Township 6 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County, Mississippi,
described as:
Section 4, Township 6 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County, Mississippi,
described as:
Commencing at an iron pipe found marking the Northeast corner of the
Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Sections 4 and proceeding
thence South 562.33 feet; thence West 923.78 feet to an iron pin and the
Point of Beginning of this description; THENCE South 84 44' 16" East for
a distance of 377.23 feet to an iron pin; THENCE South 05 15' 44" West
for a distance of 121.33 feet to an iron pin; THENCE North 84 44' 16"
West for a distance of 340.80 feet to an iron pin; THENCE North 11 27'
13" West for a distance of 126.69 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Together with and subject to covenants, easements, and restrictions of
record. Containing 1.00 acre according to the map or plat of survey by
R. K. Phillips, registered Land Surveyor dated January 28, 1999,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Sections 4 and proceeding
thence South 562.33 feet; thence West 923.78 feet to an iron pin and the
Point of Beginning of this description; THENCE South 84 44' 16" East for
a distance of 377.23 feet to an iron pin; THENCE South 05 15' 44" West
for a distance of 121.33 feet to an iron pin; THENCE North 84 44' 16"
West for a distance of 340.80 feet to an iron pin; THENCE North 11 27'
13" West for a distance of 126.69 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Together with and subject to covenants, easements, and restrictions of
record. Containing 1.00 acre according to the map or plat of survey by
R. K. Phillips, registered Land Surveyor dated January 28, 1999,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
ALSO:
A strip of land, 20 feet in width, located in the Southeast 1/4 of the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 4 Township 6 North, Range 5 East, Franklin
County, Mississippi, to provide ingress and egress for the
above-described 1.00 acre parcel of land, the centerline of said strip
of land being located along the centerline of an existing concrete
driveway, the centerline of said strip of land being more particularly
described as:
Southwest 1/4 of Section 4 Township 6 North, Range 5 East, Franklin
County, Mississippi, to provide ingress and egress for the
above-described 1.00 acre parcel of land, the centerline of said strip
of land being located along the centerline of an existing concrete
driveway, the centerline of said strip of land being more particularly
described as:
Commencing at an iron pipe found marking the Northeast corner of the
Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 4 and proceeding
thence South 562.33 feet; thence West 923.78 feet to an iron pin; THENCE
North 84 44' 16" West for a distance of 10.44 feet to the center of said
concrete driveway and the Point of Beginning of this centerline
description; THENCE is a Southerly direction along the center of said
concrete driveway as follows: South 11 27' 13" East for a distance of
130.08 feet; South 15 58' 07" East for a distance of 114.65 feet, and
South 10 15' 04" West for a distance of 238.29 feet to the North right
of way line of U. S. Highway 84 and the Point of Beginning of Terminus
of this centerline description; according to the map or plat of survey
by R. K. Phillips, Registered Professional Land Surveyor, dated January
28, 1999, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 4 and proceeding
thence South 562.33 feet; thence West 923.78 feet to an iron pin; THENCE
North 84 44' 16" West for a distance of 10.44 feet to the center of said
concrete driveway and the Point of Beginning of this centerline
description; THENCE is a Southerly direction along the center of said
concrete driveway as follows: South 11 27' 13" East for a distance of
130.08 feet; South 15 58' 07" East for a distance of 114.65 feet, and
South 10 15' 04" West for a distance of 238.29 feet to the North right
of way line of U. S. Highway 84 and the Point of Beginning of Terminus
of this centerline description; according to the map or plat of survey
by R. K. Phillips, Registered Professional Land Surveyor, dated January
28, 1999, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
The undersigned will convey only such right, title and interest which
belongs to the judgment debtor, Gayle J. Evans, Jr. Confirmation of the
Sheriffs Sale is set for the 27th day of July, 2026 in the courtroom of
the Franklin County Courthouse in Meadville, Mississippi at 9:00 a.m.
CST.
belongs to the judgment debtor, Gayle J. Evans, Jr. Confirmation of the
Sheriffs Sale is set for the 27th day of July, 2026 in the courtroom of
the Franklin County Courthouse in Meadville, Mississippi at 9:00 a.m.
CST.
WITNESS my signature hereto on this the 22nd day of May, 2026.
GREGORY TOM TINDLE,
A/K/A TOM TINDLE
SHERIFF OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI
MICHELLE WROTEN VAN NORMAN
Mississippi Bar No. 104671
ROBISON HOLMES VAN NORMAN PLLC
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
112 Commerce Street
McComb, Mississippi 39648
Post Office Box 1128 (39649)
Telephone: (601) 249-3112
Facsimile: (601-) 684-0566
512 East Main Street
Liberty, Mississippi 39645
Post Office Box 375
Telephone: (601) 980-5080
Facsimile: (601) 980-5031
Publish: June 4, June 11, June 18 & June 25, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF LOUIS LYTEL LISK,
DECEASED
DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2026-027
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 29th day of May, 2026 by
the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of Mississippi, to
the undersigned upon the Estate of Louis Lytel Lisk, 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.
the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of Mississippi, to
the undersigned upon the Estate of Louis Lytel Lisk, 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 29th day of May, 2026.
MICHAEL BRENT GENDUSA
LANE B. REED
MISS. BAR NO. 10002
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 4, June 11 & June 18, 2026
FRANKLIN COUNTY CLAIMS SUMMARY:
FOR PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 2026
001 GENERAL COUNTY 566,891.40
002 MAPPING & REAPPRAISAL 3,790.76
096 REAPPRAISAL FUND (DEFRAY TAX) 6,158.33
097 911 SERVICES 28,719.49
100 HELP MISSISSIPPI VOTE 650.00
104 LAW LIBRARY 313.00
113 COUNTY WIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT 712.53
125 HOSPITAL CONTINGENCY FUND 120.71
151 DISTRICT 1 27,608.45
152 DISTRICT 2 25,023.61
153 DISTRICT 3 22,303.83
154 DISTRICT 4 33,675.93
155 DISTRICT 5 36,060.69
156 COUNTY WIDE MAINTENANCE 34,329.44
181 DISTRICT 1 USE TAX 432.00
182 DISTRICT 2 USE TAX 0.00
183 DISTRICT 3 USE TAX 0.00
184 DISTRICT 4 USE TAX 18,718.09
185 DISTRICT 5 USE TAX 121,768.68
400 SANITATION 84,965.68
650 JUDICIAL ASSESSMENT CLEARING 22,713.17
654 REGIONAL LIBRARY 2,765.70
681 PAYROLL CLEARING 173,715.77
690 CO-LIN MAINTANANCE 3,598.94
691 CO-LIN IMPROVEMENT 3,434.08
698 CHANCERY CLERK EMPLOYEE CLEARING 2,504.96
THIS IS A SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES LISTING THE TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS BY
EACH FUND. A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL EXPENDITURES REPRESENTING THESE TOTALS
IS RECORDED IN THE SUPERVISORS DOCKET AND IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION
IN THE CHANCERY CLERKS OFFICE DURING REGULAR HOURS.
EACH FUND. A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL EXPENDITURES REPRESENTING THESE TOTALS
IS RECORDED IN THE SUPERVISORS DOCKET AND IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION
IN THE CHANCERY CLERKS OFFICE DURING REGULAR HOURS.
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Publish: June 4, 2026
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