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Public Notices 06-18-26
June 16, 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
File: MS23446
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2017, Floyd R. Mitchell and Meleasia Shaw husband
and wife executed a certain Deed of Trust to Travis Chapman, Trustee for
the use and benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.,
as Beneficiary, as nominee for First Bank, its successors and assigns
which Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Franklin County, Mississippi, on March 30, 2017, in Book 314, Page 8-20,
as Document Number 063008, modified pursuant to the Modification
recorded on December 8, 2021, as Document Number 72275, in Book 389, at
Page 150-160, and modified pursuant to the Modification recorded
December 8, 2021 in Book 0989, Page 160, as Document Number 72275, and
modified pursuant to the Modification recorded on June 30, 2022, as
Document 73178, in Book 0342, at Page 160-168.
and wife executed a certain Deed of Trust to Travis Chapman, Trustee for
the use and benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.,
as Beneficiary, as nominee for First Bank, its successors and assigns
which Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Franklin County, Mississippi, on March 30, 2017, in Book 314, Page 8-20,
as Document Number 063008, modified pursuant to the Modification
recorded on December 8, 2021, as Document Number 72275, in Book 389, at
Page 150-160, and modified pursuant to the Modification recorded
December 8, 2021 in Book 0989, Page 160, as Document Number 72275, and
modified pursuant to the Modification recorded on June 30, 2022, as
Document 73178, in Book 0342, at Page 160-168.
WHEREAS, PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, the current holder and/or
assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by
instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk's Office on May 7, 2026 in
DOT Book 2026, in Page 2601-2602, as Document Number 80234; and
assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by
instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk's Office on May 7, 2026 in
DOT Book 2026, in Page 2601-2602, as Document Number 80234; 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, PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, the legal holder of said
indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in
said deed of trust, will on July 9, 2026 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 front door on the north 36 Main Street side of the
Franklin County Courthouse in Meadville, Franklin County, 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, PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, the legal holder of said
indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in
said deed of trust, will on July 9, 2026 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 front door on the north 36 Main Street side of the
Franklin County Courthouse in Meadville, Franklin County, Mississippi,
to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property
situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to wit:
A parcel of land containing 2.4 acres, more or less, situated in the
East Half of Section 17, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin
County, Mississippi, more particularly described as follows: Commencing
at the Northwest corner of Section 17, run thence East 4028.1 feet;
thence South 2718.5 feet; thence South 85 degrees 55 minutes West 253.7
feet to the public road; thence South 52 degrees 00 minutes East along
said public road 335 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 28
degrees 09 minutes East 493.7 feet; thence South 68 degrees 30 minutes
East, 60 feet; thence South 0 degrees 30 minutes East, 588 feet to the
public road; thence North 68 degrees 30 minutes West along said public
road, 155 feet, thence North 52 degrees 00 minutes West along said
public road, 190 feet to the point of beginning, as shown by plat of
survey prepared by Sam N. Alford, Registered Land Surveyor, dated August
8, 1983, a copy of which is attached to that certain Warranty Deed dated
August 29, 1983, executed by Willie Ena Alleman to Willard E. Seale,
recorded in Deed Book v-7, Pages 25-27 of land records of Franklin
County, Mississippi, reference to which is hereby made for all purposes.
East Half of Section 17, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin
County, Mississippi, more particularly described as follows: Commencing
at the Northwest corner of Section 17, run thence East 4028.1 feet;
thence South 2718.5 feet; thence South 85 degrees 55 minutes West 253.7
feet to the public road; thence South 52 degrees 00 minutes East along
said public road 335 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 28
degrees 09 minutes East 493.7 feet; thence South 68 degrees 30 minutes
East, 60 feet; thence South 0 degrees 30 minutes East, 588 feet to the
public road; thence North 68 degrees 30 minutes West along said public
road, 155 feet, thence North 52 degrees 00 minutes West along said
public road, 190 feet to the point of beginning, as shown by plat of
survey prepared by Sam N. Alford, Registered Land Surveyor, dated August
8, 1983, a copy of which is attached to that certain Warranty Deed dated
August 29, 1983, executed by Willie Ena Alleman to Willard E. Seale,
recorded in Deed Book v-7, Pages 25-27 of land records of Franklin
County, Mississippi, reference to which is hereby made for all purposes.
More commonly known as: 4602 Little Springs EXT, Smithdale, MS
39664-4097
39664-4097
I will convey only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN"), a bureau of the
U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real
estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are
the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide
identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or
trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal
law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide
required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the
foreclosure deed.
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN"), a bureau of the
U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real
estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are
the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide
identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or
trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal
law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide
required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the
foreclosure deed.
Halliday, Watkins, & Mann, P.C.
Substitute Trustee
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
244 Inverness Center Drive, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(801) 355-2886
Publication dates: June 11, 2026, June 18, 2026, June 25, 2026, July 2,
2026
2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY FAYE POMES ARNOLD, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 19CH1:26-pr-00025-DKH
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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LETTERS TESTAMENTARY having been granted on the 4th of May, 2026, by the
Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the undersigned
Administratrix upon the Estate of Shirley Faye Pomes Arnold, 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 be forever barred.
Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the undersigned
Administratrix upon the Estate of Shirley Faye Pomes Arnold, 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 be forever barred.
THIS, the 26th day of May, 2026.
s/ Donna Marley
DONNA MARLEY
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
521 East Main Street
Post Office Box 375
Liberty, Mississippi 39645
Telephone: (601) 980-5080
Facsimile: (601) 980-5031
Publish: June 11, June 18 & June 25, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY FAYE POMES ARNOLD, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 19CH1:26-pr-00025-DKH
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF SHIRLEY FAYE POMES ARNOLD, DECEASED
You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by Donna
Marley, Administratrix, seeking determination of the heirs at law of
Shirley Faye Pomes Arnold, spa Shirley Faye Pomes, spa Shirley Faye
Wallace, spa Shirley Faye Wallace Arnold, Deceased.
Marley, Administratrix, seeking determination of the heirs at law of
Shirley Faye Pomes Arnold, spa Shirley Faye Pomes, spa Shirley Faye
Wallace, spa Shirley Faye Wallace Arnold, Deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Motion filed against
you in this action at 9:00 o'clock A.M. on the 4th day of August,
2026, in the courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse in 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 Motion.
you in this action at 9:00 o'clock A.M. on the 4th day of August,
2026, in the courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse in 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 Motion.
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 said Court, this the 1st day of June,
2026.
2026.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT
CHANCERY CLERK
OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: /s/ Tayler Smith, D.C.
(SEAL)
Publish: June 11, June 18 & June 25, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
JLC ENTERPRISES, LLC, PLAINTIFF
VS.
HAROLD LEONARD; T.L. JENKINS, JR; JERRY CORLEY D/B/A NATIONAL REMODELING
CO; JERRY CORLEY, INDIVIDUALLY; UNITED COMPANIES MORTGAGE INVESTMENT OF
MISSISSIPPI, INC.; UNITED COMPANIES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY; UNITED
MISSISSIPPI BANK; GARY BUCKLES, SOLELY IN HIS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE, AND
ANY UNKNOWN PARTIES IN INTEREST; AND ANY AND ALL PERSONS HAVING OR
CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE
CO; JERRY CORLEY, INDIVIDUALLY; UNITED COMPANIES MORTGAGE INVESTMENT OF
MISSISSIPPI, INC.; UNITED COMPANIES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY; UNITED
MISSISSIPPI BANK; GARY BUCKLES, SOLELY IN HIS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE, AND
ANY UNKNOWN PARTIES IN INTEREST; AND ANY AND ALL PERSONS HAVING OR
CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE
INTEREST IN THE LANDS DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT, DEFENDANTS
CAUSE NO. 2026-037
PUBLICATION SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: ANY UNKNOWN PARTIES IN INTEREST AND ANY AND ALL PERSONS HAVING OR
CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE LANDS DESCRIBED IN THE
COMPLAINT AND JERRY CORLEY d/b/a NATIONAL REMODELING COMPANY AND JERRY
CORLEY, INDIVIDUALLY AND UNITED COMPANIES MORTGAGE INVESTMENT OF
MISSISSIPPI, INC. AND UNITED COMPANIES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE LANDS DESCRIBED IN THE
COMPLAINT AND JERRY CORLEY d/b/a NATIONAL REMODELING COMPANY AND JERRY
CORLEY, INDIVIDUALLY AND UNITED COMPANIES MORTGAGE INVESTMENT OF
MISSISSIPPI, INC. AND UNITED COMPANIES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by JLC
Enterprises, LLC, Plaintiff seeking a Decree quieting and confirming
title and to remove cloud on title as detailed in the Complaint to
Quiet and Confirm Title Into JLC Enterprises, LLC and to Remove Cloud on
Title on file in the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi.
Defendants other than you in this action are Harold Leonard, T.L.
Jenkins, Jr., Jerry Corley d/b/a National Remodeling Company, Jerry
Corley, Individually, United Companies Mortgage Investment of
Mississippi, Inc., United Companies Life Insurance Company, United
Mississippi Bank, and Gary Buckels.
Enterprises, LLC, Plaintiff seeking a Decree quieting and confirming
title and to remove cloud on title as detailed in the Complaint to
Quiet and Confirm Title Into JLC Enterprises, LLC and to Remove Cloud on
Title on file in the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi.
Defendants other than you in this action are Harold Leonard, T.L.
Jenkins, Jr., Jerry Corley d/b/a National Remodeling Company, Jerry
Corley, Individually, United Companies Mortgage Investment of
Mississippi, Inc., United Companies Life Insurance Company, United
Mississippi Bank, and Gary Buckels.
You are required to mail or hand-deliver a copy of a written response to
the Complaint to Quiet and Confirm Title Into JLC Enterprises, LLC and
to Remove Cloud on Title filed against you in this action to Ashley A.
Johnson the attorney for the Plaintiff, whose post office address is
Post Office Box 188, and whose street address is 26 South First Street,
Meadville, Mississippi 39653.
the Complaint to Quiet and Confirm Title Into JLC Enterprises, LLC and
to Remove Cloud on Title filed against you in this action to Ashley A.
Johnson the attorney for the Plaintiff, whose post office address is
Post Office Box 188, and whose street address is 26 South First Street,
Meadville, Mississippi 39653.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY (30)
DAYS AFTER THE 11TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026. IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO
MAILED OR DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU
FOR THE MONEY OR OTHER RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT TO QUIET AND
CONFIRM TITLE INTO JLC ENTERPRISES, LLC AND TO REMOVE CLOUD ON TITLE.
DAYS AFTER THE 11TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026. IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO
MAILED OR DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU
FOR THE MONEY OR OTHER RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT TO QUIET AND
CONFIRM TITLE INTO JLC ENTERPRISES, LLC AND TO REMOVE CLOUD ON TITLE.
You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 5 thday of June,
2026.
2026.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK OF
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Tayler Smith
DEPUTY CLERK
Publish: June 11, June 18 & June 25, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NORA JEAN HUGHES, DECEASED
CAUSE NUMBER 2025-0081-WS
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF PAUL HUGHES
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by
William Hughes, whereby seeking relief in regard to the Estate of Nora
Jean Hughes, Deceased filed in this cause. You are summoned to appear
and defend against said Petition at 10:30 a.m. on the 4th day of August
2026 in the Chancery Court of Franklin County, 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.
William Hughes, whereby seeking relief in regard to the Estate of Nora
Jean Hughes, Deceased filed in this cause. You are summoned to appear
and defend against said Petition at 10:30 a.m. on the 4th day of August
2026 in the Chancery Court of Franklin County, 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 desire.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 5th day of June
2026.
2026.
Jill Gilbert,
Chancery Clerk, Franklin County
BY: Taylor Smith, D.C.
Prepared By:
J. Daniel Smith, Esq.
Smith & Choudoir Law, PLLC
Attorney for Nora Jean Hughes
116 Seventh Street
Post Office Box 2024
McComb, Mississippi 39649
T: 601.249.3386
F: 601.249.3616
Mississippi Bar Number 7498
Publish: June 11, June 18 & June 25, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAN D. DAVIS, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 19CH1:26-pr-00047-WS
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF DAN D. DAVIS, SPA DAN DELERY DAVIS,
DECEASED
DECEASED
You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by
Sandra Arnold Davis seeking determination of the heirs at law of Dan D.
Davis, spa Dan Delery Davis, Deceased.
Sandra Arnold Davis seeking determination of the heirs at law of Dan D.
Davis, spa Dan Delery Davis, Deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition filed against
you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 4th day of August, 2026, in the
courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse in 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
Petition.
you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 4th day of August, 2026, in the
courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse in 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
Petition.
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 said Court, this the 9th day of June,
2026.
2026.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT
CHANCERY CLERK
OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: /s/ Tayler Smith , D.C.
(SEAL)
Publish: June 18, 25, and July 2, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JACOB PURNELL
ELLAWEASE EARLS, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2025-072
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 8th day of June,
2026, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of
Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Jacob Purnell,
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.
2026, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of
Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Jacob Purnell,
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 8th day of June, 2026.
SAMMY J. DAVIS
PREPARED BY:
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 18, June 25 & July 2, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY HUTTO, DECEASED
HELEN HUTTO, ADMINISTRATOR
CAUSE NO. 19-2026-pr-040-WS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 28th day of May,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administrator upon the Estate of Timothy Hutto, 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.
2026, by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administrator upon the Estate of Timothy Hutto, 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 8th day of June, 2026.
HELEN HUTTO,
Administrator
MORGAN HALFORD POORE
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
Telephone: (601) 384-2100
Facsimile: (601) 384-2121
Email: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB# 104670
ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE
Publish: June 18, June 25 & July 2, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY HUTTO, DECEASED
HELEN HUTTO, ADMINISTRATOR
CAUSE NO. 19-2026-pr-040-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Timothy Hutto, Deceased, or other
Unknown Interested Parties
Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint for Administration of
Estate, for Appointment of Administrator, for Issuance of Letters of
Administration and to Determine Heirship, by Plaintiffs.
Estate, for Appointment of Administrator, for Issuance of Letters of
Administration and to Determine Heirship, by Plaintiffs.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 4th day of August, 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 4th day of August, 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 28th day of May, 2026.
JILL J. 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 PLAINTIFF
Publish: June 18, June 25 & July 2, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NORA JEAN HUGHES, DECEASED
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
CAUSE NUMBER 2025-0081-WS
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF NORA JEAN HUGHES
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by
William Hughes, whereby seeking relief in regard to the Estate of Nora
Jean Hughes, Deceased filed in this cause. You are summoned to appear
and defend against said Petition at 10:30 a.m. on the 4th day of August
2026 in the Chancery Court of Franklin County, 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.
William Hughes, whereby seeking relief in regard to the Estate of Nora
Jean Hughes, Deceased filed in this cause. You are summoned to appear
and defend against said Petition at 10:30 a.m. on the 4th day of August
2026 in the Chancery Court of Franklin County, 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 desire.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 15th day of June,
2026.
2026.
Jill J. Gilbert
Chancery Clerk, Franklin County
BY: Tayler Smith, D.C.
(SEAL)
Prepared By:
J. Daniel Smith, Esq.
Smith & Choudoir Law, PLLC
Attorney for Nora Jean Hughes
116 Seventh Street
Post Office Box 2024
McComb, Mississippi 39649
T: 601.249.3386
F: 601.249.3616
Mississippi Bar Number 7498
Publish: June 18, June 25 & July 2, 2026
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