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Public Notices 09-10-26
September 08, 2026
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY
ESTATE OF JEROME EDWIN DUCOTE, DECEASED
CAUSE NO: 2026-057
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SUMMONS
TO: The Heirs at Law of Jerome Edwin Ducote
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Donna
Naron Cooper, Jay D. Ducote, Dana R. Ducote and Eric J. Ducote, seeking
the adjudication of the heirship of Jerome Edwin Ducote, Deceased.
Naron Cooper, Jay D. Ducote, Dana R. Ducote and Eric J. Ducote, seeking
the adjudication of the heirship of Jerome Edwin Ducote, Deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition To Adjudicate
Heirs At Law of Jerome Edwin Ducote, filed against you in this action,
at 9:00 o'clock a.m. on the 3rd day of November, 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 and other things demanded in the
Petition To Adjudicate Heirs At Law of Jerome Edwin Ducote.
Heirs At Law of Jerome Edwin Ducote, filed against you in this action,
at 9:00 o'clock a.m. on the 3rd day of November, 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 and other things demanded in the
Petition To Adjudicate Heirs At Law of Jerome Edwin Ducote.
You are required to mail or hand-deliver a copy of a written answer
either admitting or denying each allegation or complaint to Charles E.
Griffin, II, P. O. Box 1817, 5681 Commerce Street, Suite A, St.
Francisville, Louisiana 70775, within the legal delay set forth in this
notice.
either admitting or denying each allegation or complaint to Charles E.
Griffin, II, P. O. Box 1817, 5681 Commerce Street, Suite A, St.
Francisville, Louisiana 70775, within the legal delay set forth in this
notice.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleadings, but you may
do so if you desire, within thirty (30) days after notice of the first
publication.
do so if you desire, within thirty (30) days after notice of the first
publication.
TO: The Creditors of Jerome Edwin Ducote
The ancillary proceedings of the decedent from the probate of the
decedent's estate in the State of Louisiana has been recognized by
this Court on the 7th day of August, 2026, and all persons having claims
against said Estate are hereby notified to have the same probated,
registered and allowed by the Clerk of said Court within ninety (90)
days from the date of the first publication hereof or the same will be
forever barred.
decedent's estate in the State of Louisiana has been recognized by
this Court on the 7th day of August, 2026, and all persons having claims
against said Estate are hereby notified to have the same probated,
registered and allowed by the Clerk of said Court within ninety (90)
days from the date of the first publication hereof or the same will be
forever barred.
Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, this the 18th day of
August, 2026, in Meadville, Mississippi.
August, 2026, in Meadville, Mississippi.
Jill J. Gilbert,
Franklin County Chancery Clerk
By: Taylor Smith,
Deputy Clerk
Document Prepared By:
Charles E. Griffin, II (MS BRN 5023)
P. O. Box 1817
5681 Commerce Street, Suite A
St. Francisville, Louisiana 70775
Phone: 225-635-6890
Fax: 225-784-0561
Email: :cgriffinlawfirm@att.net
Publish: August 27, September 3 & September 10, 2026
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, CHARLES JOSEPH STEWART and STEPHANIE STEWART executed a Deed of
Trust on December 10, 2024, to Wayne Dowdy, Trustee for the use and
benefit of Mary Ann Castello, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the
Office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi, in
Instrument No. 77628, Bk DOT 2024 Pg 7225, which Deed of Trust secured
the payment of an indebtedness therein described; and
Trust on December 10, 2024, to Wayne Dowdy, Trustee for the use and
benefit of Mary Ann Castello, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the
Office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi, in
Instrument No. 77628, Bk DOT 2024 Pg 7225, which Deed of Trust secured
the payment of an indebtedness therein described; and
WHEREAS, on the 20th day of August, 2026, Mary Ann Castello did nominate
and appoint SHARON L. RIMES as substituted trustee to act in the place
and stead of the said Wayne Dowdy, as recorded in Instrument No. 80724,
Bk DOT 2026 Pg 4774, in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin
County, Mississippi; and
and appoint SHARON L. RIMES as substituted trustee to act in the place
and stead of the said Wayne Dowdy, as recorded in Instrument No. 80724,
Bk DOT 2026 Pg 4774, in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin
County, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust,
having requested the undersigned to execute its trust;
secured by said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust,
having requested the undersigned to execute its trust;
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, Sharon L. Rimes,
Substituted Trustee, shall on the 28th day of September, A.D., 2026,
between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., being the legal hours,
from the main front door of the Frankllin County Courthouse in
Meadville, Franklin County, Mississippi, offer for sale at public outcry
and shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash the following
described real property, lying and being situated in Franklin County,
Mississippi, to-wit:
Substituted Trustee, shall on the 28th day of September, A.D., 2026,
between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., being the legal hours,
from the main front door of the Frankllin County Courthouse in
Meadville, Franklin County, Mississippi, offer for sale at public outcry
and shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash the following
described real property, lying and being situated in Franklin County,
Mississippi, to-wit:
PARCEL 1:
The bearings in this description are grid based on the Mississippi SPCS
(West Zone).
(West Zone).
A parcel of land located in parts of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi and being described as follows: COMMENCING at a 1/2 inch
iron rebar (N: 687360.61', E: 2195158.27') and channel iron found
marking the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4
of said Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; THENCE run along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4 South 00 Degrees 22 Minutes 15 Seconds West a distance of
37.23 feet to a found 1/2 inch iron rebar, said rebar marking the POINT
OF BEGINNING of this description.
1/4 of Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi and being described as follows: COMMENCING at a 1/2 inch
iron rebar (N: 687360.61', E: 2195158.27') and channel iron found
marking the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4
of said Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; THENCE run along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4 South 00 Degrees 22 Minutes 15 Seconds West a distance of
37.23 feet to a found 1/2 inch iron rebar, said rebar marking the POINT
OF BEGINNING of this description.
THENCE continue along said East line South 00 Degrees 22 Minutes 15
Seconds West a distance of 174.94 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar (N:
687148.46', E: 2195156.90'); THENCE leaving said East line, run South 82
Degrees 01 Minutes 13 Seconds West a distance of 573.36 feet to a
mag-nail with washer set in the center of a public paved road known as
Nunnery Road; THENCE run along the center of said road the following
calls: North 03 Degrees 45 Minutes 20 Seconds West a distance of 167.13
feet to a point, and North 01 Degrees 42 Minutes 10 Seconds West a
distance of 84.56 feet to a found P/K nail; THENCE leaving the center of
said road, run North 89 Degrees 40 Minutes 54 Seconds East a distance of
582.41 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Subject to easements,
restrictions, and other documents of record. Also subject to the rights
of the public in and to that portion known as Nunnery Road.
Seconds West a distance of 174.94 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar (N:
687148.46', E: 2195156.90'); THENCE leaving said East line, run South 82
Degrees 01 Minutes 13 Seconds West a distance of 573.36 feet to a
mag-nail with washer set in the center of a public paved road known as
Nunnery Road; THENCE run along the center of said road the following
calls: North 03 Degrees 45 Minutes 20 Seconds West a distance of 167.13
feet to a point, and North 01 Degrees 42 Minutes 10 Seconds West a
distance of 84.56 feet to a found P/K nail; THENCE leaving the center of
said road, run North 89 Degrees 40 Minutes 54 Seconds East a distance of
582.41 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Subject to easements,
restrictions, and other documents of record. Also subject to the rights
of the public in and to that portion known as Nunnery Road.
Containing 2.83 Acres
See Survey Plat by Hunter Newman dated July 30, 2024.
PARCEL 2:
The bearings in this description are grid based on the Mississippi SPCS
(West Zone).
(West Zone).
A parcel of land located in parts of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi and being described as follows: COMMENCING at a 1/2 inch
iron rebar (N: 687360.61', E: 2195158.27') and channel iron found
marking the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4
of said Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; THENCE run along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4 South 00 Degrees 22 Minutes 15 Seconds West a distance of
212.17 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar (N: 687148.46', E:
2195156.90'), said rebar marking the PPOINT OF BEGINNING of this
description.
1/4 of Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi and being described as follows: COMMENCING at a 1/2 inch
iron rebar (N: 687360.61', E: 2195158.27') and channel iron found
marking the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4
of said Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; THENCE run along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4 South 00 Degrees 22 Minutes 15 Seconds West a distance of
212.17 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar (N: 687148.46', E:
2195156.90'), said rebar marking the PPOINT OF BEGINNING of this
description.
THENCE continue along said East line South 00 Degrees 22 Minutes 15
Seconds West a distance of 232.28 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar;
THENCE leaving said East line, run South 72 Degrees 42 Minutes 03
Seconds West a distance of 126.27 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar;
THENCE run North 17 Degrees 17 Minutes 57 Seconds West a distance of
62.23 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar; THENCE run South 72 Degrees 42
Minutes 03 Seconds West a distance of 381.56 feet to a point in the
center of a public paved road known as Nunnery Road, said point
witnessed by a 3/8 inch iron rebar found North 72 Degrees 42 Minutes 03
Seconds East a distance of 30.73 feet; THENCE run along the center of
said road the following calls: North 16 Degrees 49 Minutes 45 Seconds
West a distance of 110.94 feet to a point, North 13 Degrees 48 Minutes
05 Seconds West a distance of 124.48 feet to a point, and North 03
Degrees 45 Minutes 20 Seconds West a distance of 17.23 feet to a set
mag-nail with washer; THENCE leaving the center of said road and run
North 82 Degrees 01 Minutes 13 Seconds East a distance of 573.36 feet to
the POINT OF BEGINNING. Subject to easements, restrictions, and other
documents of record. Also subject to the rights of the public in and to
that portion known as Nunnery Road.
Seconds West a distance of 232.28 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar;
THENCE leaving said East line, run South 72 Degrees 42 Minutes 03
Seconds West a distance of 126.27 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar;
THENCE run North 17 Degrees 17 Minutes 57 Seconds West a distance of
62.23 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar; THENCE run South 72 Degrees 42
Minutes 03 Seconds West a distance of 381.56 feet to a point in the
center of a public paved road known as Nunnery Road, said point
witnessed by a 3/8 inch iron rebar found North 72 Degrees 42 Minutes 03
Seconds East a distance of 30.73 feet; THENCE run along the center of
said road the following calls: North 16 Degrees 49 Minutes 45 Seconds
West a distance of 110.94 feet to a point, North 13 Degrees 48 Minutes
05 Seconds West a distance of 124.48 feet to a point, and North 03
Degrees 45 Minutes 20 Seconds West a distance of 17.23 feet to a set
mag-nail with washer; THENCE leaving the center of said road and run
North 82 Degrees 01 Minutes 13 Seconds East a distance of 573.36 feet to
the POINT OF BEGINNING. Subject to easements, restrictions, and other
documents of record. Also subject to the rights of the public in and to
that portion known as Nunnery Road.
Containing 2.83 Acres
See Survey Plat by Hunter Newman dated July 30, 2024.
I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 26th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Sharon L. Rimes, Substituted Trustee
SHARON L. RIMES, SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE
CERTIFICATE
I do hereby certify that I have this day posted or caused to be posted a
true and correct copy of the above and foregoing Substituted Trustee's
Notice of Sale on the bulletin board at the Courthouse in Meadville,
Franklin County, Mississippi.
true and correct copy of the above and foregoing Substituted Trustee's
Notice of Sale on the bulletin board at the Courthouse in Meadville,
Franklin County, Mississippi.
THIS, the 26th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Sharon L. Rimes, Substituted Trustee
SHARON L. RIMES, SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE
PREPARED BY:
WAYNE DOWDY, MSB #6177
ATTORNEY AT LAW
215 East Bay Street
Post Office Box 30
Magnolia, Mississippi 39652
(601) 783-6600
Publish: September 3, September 10, September 17 & September 24, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANGELINE BROWN, DECEASED
ETHEL LORRAINE GREEN LEE, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2024-079
PUBLICATION SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: JAMERSON BROWN
AND
DARNELL MOORE
AND
HELEN PARKER BROWN
AND
TIFFANY BROWN
AND
THOMAS BROWN
AND
MESCHELL THOMPSON
AND
MELVIN THOMPSON
AND
KENNY FULTON
AND
KENNEF FULTON
AND
GEORGIA WALKER
AND
MYRON THOMAS
You have been made respondents to the Petition filed in this Court by
Ethel Lorraine Green Lee.
Ethel Lorraine Green Lee.
The Petition filed against you is a civil action seeking to have Charles
Ivy Johnson; Josie "Tootsie" Scott; Alvin Lee Scott; Amara Fulton;
Bryant Scott; Broderick Watson; Bernadette Scott Keys; Bobby Scott; Tony
Brown; Chwanda Ellis Norton; Curtis Norton; Debbie Brown Cotton; Denise
Ford Jackson; Carolyn D. Fulton; Darrell Norton, Jr.; Edwina Deloris
Norton; Donald E. Fulton; Margaret Fulton; Gregory A. Scott; Andre
Antoine Little; Jamerson Brown; Jeffery Fulton; Joseph Fulton; Windy
Fletcher; Lawrence Michael Brown; Lishie Thomas Clark; Lunya Fulton;
Lynn Thomas; Denise Brown Malloy Dederick; Tameisha Howell; Norman Mays;
Bryce Jones; Brooklyn Jones; Louise Alberta Griffin; Tabitha C. Fulton;
Timothy Thomas; Janice Grayson Arceneau; Traci Mitchell Austin; Al
Curtis Norton; Maurice Fulton, II; Darnell Moore; Sharon Haley; Venetter
Scott; Glenda Joyce Thomas; Marion Oliver; Gayle Williamson; Demetria
Thomas; Dezie Haley; Derick Vontau Thomas; Erick Montau Thomas; Myron
Thomas; Helen Parker Brown; Tiffany Brown; Duriel Brown; Thomas Brown;
Meschell Thompson; Melvin Thompson; Kenny Fulton; Kennef Fulton; Georgia
Walker; Maria Renee Knight; Eva J. Norton; Debra Norton; Arthur Lee
Norton; Jeffery Norton; Mary Norton; Joyce Norton; Andrea Norton
Thompson; Tanya Mitchell Darensburg; Linda Ann Smith; Carlton Lamar
Brown; Patricia Arlene Brown; James Curtis Brown; Kenneth Carl Brown;
Charles Elton Brown; Brenda Kay Chambliss; Marvin Tyrone Brown; Helen
Ford Smith; Bettye Ford King; Linda Ford Russell; Louis Charles Brown;
Doris Brown Pinkins; Victor Brown; Terrell Brown; Linda Brown Reed;
Marsha Brown; Lee D. Brown; Levada Brown; Lakita Marquel Zollicoffer;
Margaret Green Gaylor; Rochell Fulton; Gregory Fulton; Omar Grayson; and
Charlene Penny Grayson a/k/a Malaika Yamanje-Nelms adjudicated as the
sole and only heir-at-law of the deceased, Angeline Brown, as fully set
out in the Petition on file in the Chancery Court of Franklin County,
Mississippi.
Ivy Johnson; Josie "Tootsie" Scott; Alvin Lee Scott; Amara Fulton;
Bryant Scott; Broderick Watson; Bernadette Scott Keys; Bobby Scott; Tony
Brown; Chwanda Ellis Norton; Curtis Norton; Debbie Brown Cotton; Denise
Ford Jackson; Carolyn D. Fulton; Darrell Norton, Jr.; Edwina Deloris
Norton; Donald E. Fulton; Margaret Fulton; Gregory A. Scott; Andre
Antoine Little; Jamerson Brown; Jeffery Fulton; Joseph Fulton; Windy
Fletcher; Lawrence Michael Brown; Lishie Thomas Clark; Lunya Fulton;
Lynn Thomas; Denise Brown Malloy Dederick; Tameisha Howell; Norman Mays;
Bryce Jones; Brooklyn Jones; Louise Alberta Griffin; Tabitha C. Fulton;
Timothy Thomas; Janice Grayson Arceneau; Traci Mitchell Austin; Al
Curtis Norton; Maurice Fulton, II; Darnell Moore; Sharon Haley; Venetter
Scott; Glenda Joyce Thomas; Marion Oliver; Gayle Williamson; Demetria
Thomas; Dezie Haley; Derick Vontau Thomas; Erick Montau Thomas; Myron
Thomas; Helen Parker Brown; Tiffany Brown; Duriel Brown; Thomas Brown;
Meschell Thompson; Melvin Thompson; Kenny Fulton; Kennef Fulton; Georgia
Walker; Maria Renee Knight; Eva J. Norton; Debra Norton; Arthur Lee
Norton; Jeffery Norton; Mary Norton; Joyce Norton; Andrea Norton
Thompson; Tanya Mitchell Darensburg; Linda Ann Smith; Carlton Lamar
Brown; Patricia Arlene Brown; James Curtis Brown; Kenneth Carl Brown;
Charles Elton Brown; Brenda Kay Chambliss; Marvin Tyrone Brown; Helen
Ford Smith; Bettye Ford King; Linda Ford Russell; Louis Charles Brown;
Doris Brown Pinkins; Victor Brown; Terrell Brown; Linda Brown Reed;
Marsha Brown; Lee D. Brown; Levada Brown; Lakita Marquel Zollicoffer;
Margaret Green Gaylor; Rochell Fulton; Gregory Fulton; Omar Grayson; and
Charlene Penny Grayson a/k/a Malaika Yamanje-Nelms adjudicated as the
sole and only heir-at-law of the deceased, Angeline Brown, 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 NOVEMBER, 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 NOVEMBER, 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 3rd day of
September, 2026.
September, 2026.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Tayler Smith
Deputy Clerk
Publish: September 10, September 17 & September 24, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SARAH CATHERINE HARVILL, DECEASED
GENETTE HUNT, ADMINISTRATOR
CAUSE NO. 19-2026-pr-066-WS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administrator having been granted on the 31st day of August,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administrator upon the Estate of Sarah Catherine Harvill,
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 Sarah Catherine Harvill,
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 4th day of September, 2026.
GENETTE HUNT,
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: September 10, September 17 & September 24, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SARAH CATHERINE HARVILL, DECEASED
GENETTE HUNT, ADMINISTRATOR
CAUSE NO. 19-2026-pr-066-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Sarah Catherine Harvill, Deceased, or
Other Unknown Interested Parties
Other 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 David Randall
Harvill and Genette Hunt.
Estate, for Appointment of Administrator, for Issuance of Letters of
Administration and to Determine Heirship by Plaintiffs David Randall
Harvill and Genette Hunt.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 3rd day of November,
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 3rd day of November,
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 31st day of August,
2026.
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 ESTATE
Publish: September 10, September 17 & September 24, 2026
FRANKLIN COUNTY CLAIMS SUMMARY:
FOR PERIOD ENDING AUGUST 31, 2026
001 GENERAL COUNTY 438,642.37
002 MAPPING & REAPPRAISAL 3,843.06
096 REAPPRAISAL FUND (DEFRAY TAX) 6,833.33
097 911 SERVICES 8,970.79
100 HELP MISSISSIPPI VOTE 530.00
104 LAW LIBRARY 313.00
113 COUNTY WIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT 718.52
117 ROXIE FIRE DEPARTMENT 1,110.00
151 DISTRICT 1 27,442.88
152 DISTRICT 2 32,092.74
153 DISTRICT 3 25,678.89
154 DISTRICT 4 37,443.74
155 DISTRICT 5 31,200.99
156 COUNTY WIDE MAINTENANCE 68,990.79
160 COUNTY WIDE BRIDGE & CULVERT 4,966.97
163 TOWN OF BUDE 47,034.28
170 STATE AID ROAD FUND 8,798.40
181 DISTRICT 1 USE TAX 34,732.30
183 DISTRICT 3 USE TAX 10,843.00
184 DISTRICT 4 USE TAX 38,817.00
185 DISTRICT 5 USE TAX 4,477.93
400 SANITATION 82,034.79
650 JUDICIAL ASSESSMENT CLEARING 17,454.58
654 REGIONAL LIBRARY 2,004.41
681 PAYROLL CLEARING 171,476.87
690 CO-LIN MAINTANANCE 2,606.06
691 CO-LIN IMPROVEMENT 2,485.83
698 CHANCERY CLERK EMPLOYEE CLEARING 2,513.52
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: September 10, 2026
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