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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF CHARLENE M. SUDDUTH, DECEASED.

CASE NO. 2026007

Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Charlene M. Sudduth, deceased, having been granted to Kathy Graben, Personal Representative of said Estate, on the 15th day of January, 2026, by the Honorable Paige Vick, Judge of Probate of Marion County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be forever barred.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Project No. 1172-08

Marion County Public Water Authority (Owner)

Separate sealed bids for 2025 ARPA Water System Improvements – Contract B: Pump Station will be received by the Eric Terrell at their mailbox at PO Box 909, Hamilton AL 35570 until 11:30 AM local time, February 10th, 2026 and then publicly opened and read aloud at their office located at 130 Industrial Dr., Hamilton, AL 35570.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Project No. 1172-08

Marion County Public Water Authority (Owner)

Separate sealed bids for 2025 ARPA Water System Improvements – Contract A: Water Lines will be received by the Eric Terrell at their mailbox at PO Box 909, Hamilton AL 35570 until 11:00 AM local time, February 10th, 2026 and then publicly opened and read aloud at their office located at 130 Industrial Dr., Hamilton, AL 35570.

Notice of Sale

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF MARION

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

HAMILTON HOUSING AUTHORITY

HVAC REPLACEMENT

Sealed bid proposals will be received for the above-referenced project by Ms. April Franks, Executive Director, at the office of the Hamilton Housing Authority, hereinafter referred to as “Authority,” at 690 Bexar Avenue East, Hamilton, Alabama, until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026.  Bids received after this date and time will not be considered.  

The project will consist of replacing approximately 11 HVAC units for residential apartments at properties in Hamilton, Alabama.

NOTICE OF COMPLAINT

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA

THE CITIZENS BANK OF WINFIELD, Plaintiff, v. STEPHEN LYLE ATKINSON, Defendant.

CASE No.: 49-DV-2025-900123.00

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA

THE ESTATE OF DONALD RAY CAYSON, deceased.

CASE NO. 2026002

Letters of Administration on the Estate of Donald Ray Cayson having been granted to the undersigned on the 6th day of January, 2026, by the Honorable Paige Nichols Vick, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY LOIS CAYSON A/K/A, NANCY CAYSON, DECEASED.

CASE NO.: 2026001

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT, MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF KENNITH EDWARD PALMER, Deceased.

Case No.: 2025-178

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

PROJECT NO. 25-03

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that J.D. Morris Construction, general contractor, has completed the Contract for Porch Additions 2025 for the Boston Housing Authority, Brilliant, Alabama, and have made request for final settlement of said contract.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF REBECCA DELLE HUDSON, DECEASED.

CASE NO.: 2025177

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLENE CROWE, DECEASED
CASE NO.  2024072

Letters of Administration on the Estate of Willene Crowe, Deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 29th  day of December, 2025, by the Honorable Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.

NOTICE OF PROBATE COURT PROCEEDING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY ALICE SANDLIN,  DECEASED

CASE NO.:    2025180

Notice is hereby given that a verified Petition for Summary Distribution has been filed by Fred Coleman Sandlin, Jr. on the 29th day of December, 2025, and that thirty (30) days after the notice of publication hereof and pursuant to the law of Alabama, the Court shall be requested to enter an order directing summary distribution of the estate of said decedent.

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KRISTI KING, DECEASED.

Case No.: 2025-171

Letters of Administration on the Estate of Kristi King, Deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 29th day of December, 2025, by the Honorable Paige Nichols Vick, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.

/s/ Mattie King, Petitioner

VEHICLE AUCTION

The following vehicle will be auctioned at 195 1ST AVE. SE, Hamilton, AL on FEB. 4, 2026, at 1 p.m.:
• 2006 Ford F-350, Silver, VIN# 1FTWX31PX6EA80549.
FOS
1/7, 1/14
25

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

PUBLICATION DATES: November 5, 2025, November 12, 2025, November 19, 2025, December 31, 2025. NEWSPAPER: Journal Record.

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975, notice is hereby given that Titan Electric, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for Winfield High School Field Lighting Upgrades, and has made request for final settlement of said contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Gunn & Associates, P.C. 3102 Highway 14, Millbrook AL 36054.
WFL
12/24, 12/31, 1/7
66

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JACKIE DEWAYNE FREDERICK, DECEASED.

Case No.: 2025-034

Letters of Administration on the Estate of Jackie Dewayne Frederick, Deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 16th day of December, 2025, by the Honorable Paige Nichols Vick, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

VEHICLE AUCTION

The following vehicle will be auctioned at 25001 US HWY 43, Hamilton, AL on JAN. 26, 2026, at 1 p.m.:

• 2014 Ford Fusion, Black, VIN# 3FA6P0HDR142819.
FOF
12/17, 12/24
25

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF MARION

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA

ESTATE OF CORA LEE WEEKS, DECEASED.

Letters Testamentary under the Last Will and Testament of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of December, 2025, by Paige Nichols Vick, Judge of Probate of Marion County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate will be required to present the same within the time allowed by law or that the same will be forever barred.

LEGAL NOTICE

Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100 Year Wetland

To:  All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BRADLEY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

DOCKET NO.: V-25-069

INÉS BETANCOURT, Plaintiff, v. JUAN ORLANDO BETANCOURT PABÓN, Defendant.

It appearing from the verified matters set forth in the motion filed in this cause that the Defendant’s whereabouts are unknown and that ordinary service of process cannot be had upon him, and service by publication according to T.C.A. §21-1-203 is appropriate. It is therefore

NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO.: PR-2025-003321

To: Andre McDougle, the legal father of AMJ, a minor, whose whereabouts are unknown

Please take notice that a Petition to adopt AMJ, a male born to Chasity Christine Smith on October 16, 2017 in Northport, Tuscaloosa County, has been filed in the Probate Court of Shelby County. As a notified party, you may appear in the adoption proceeding to contest or support the Petition for Adoption.

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN F. BERRYHILL, DECEASED

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF MARION

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

Robertson Excavating Company, Inc. has completed its work on the new stadium and support facilities for Winfield City Schools: Package “A” for the Winfield City Board of Education. Any persons having a claim against the project should notify Lathen and Associations Architects at 205-988-9112 within the next thirty days.
WST
11/26, 12/3, 12/10
51

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF
ALABAMA
COUNTY OF
MARION

NOTICE OF ABANDONED AND UNCLAIMED VEHICLES

Notice is hereby given that on Jan 12, 2026, sealed bids will be taken at 12 p.m. on the following abandon vehicles at 1871 Bexar Ave. E, Hamilton, AL 35570:
 
• 2002 Honda Accord, Blue, VIN # 1HGCG56622A008469;
• 2001 Honda VT600CD, Black, VIN # JH2PC21351M210802;
• 2014 RAM 3500 ST, White, VIN # 3C63RRGL1EG193387;
• 2003 Honda Accord, Gold, VIN # 1HGCM56693A084734; and
• 2015 Hyundai Sonata, Blue, VIN # 5NPE24AF6FH061665.
HHR
11/26, 12/3
67

STORAGE UNIT AUCTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY DODD MINI STORAGE IN WINFIELD OF THE SALE OF UNITS SAMANTHA WEEKS, MALINDA P. MARTIN, JENNIE L. SHIRLEY, HARVEY L. BYARS, RAMEY ANTONIA GUYTON, AMANDA FRANKS, DEAUSHA M. HUNT, ANGELA COLLINS, JAMES C.E. SHOALS IV, JAMES WOODS, AND MARTHA A. HYDE. SALE TIME IS 9 A.M. ON DECEMBER 6, 2025 AT DODD MINI STORAGE, 160 MAPLE AVENUE, WINFIELD AL 35594. CASH BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ALL BIDS.
WMS
11/26, 12/3
78

VEHICLE AUCTION

The following vehicleS will be auctioned at 25001 US HWY 43, Hamilton, AL on DEC. 26, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.:

• 2017 Ford Expedition EL Platinum, Black, VIN #1FMJK1MTXHEA82127;
• 2011 Chevy Impala, Blue, VIN #2G1WF5EK3B1142679.
FEC
11/26, 12/3
34

PUBLIC NOTICE

On the 6th day of January, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., the Marion County Commission will hold a public hearing at the Commission Offices located at 119 Military Street North, Hamilton, Alabama, on the County’s proposal to vacate Walker Bottom Road from the intersection with State Highway 118 (old U.S. Highway 78) southward to the Marion County Line.
 
Scott Hunt, Marion County Administrator, Marion County Commission
WBR
11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17
64

STORAGE UNIT AUCTION

C & C Mini Storage, located at 865 Bexar Avenue East, Hamilton, AL 35570, will sell to the highest bidder, for cash, the contents of the following storage units: Billy Randolph #604, Carissa Walker #293, Sheron Lewis #41, Jessy Fowler #361, and Jessica Corbin #405. Sale will be an event on Monday, December 8, at 9 a.m. Owner reserves the right to reject all bids.
RWL
11/26, 12/3
59

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Federal Aid Project No. STPAA-FMGR-0118(518)

MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on December 05, 2025 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Micro-Milling, Resurfacing (Scrub Seal), Guardrail Installation, and Traffic Stripe on SR-118 (US-43) from the intersection of SR171 to a point 0.430 mile east of the intersection of CR-4 in Gu-Win. Length 4.704 mi.

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA ANN OVERTON, DECEASED.

Case No.: 2024177

Letters of Administration on the Estate of Barbara Ann Overton, Deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 14th day of November, 2025, by the Honorable Paige Nichols Vick, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.

NOTICE OF PROBATE COURT PROCEEDING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMY HAROLD ABLES, DECEASED

CASE NO.: 2025111

Notice is hereby given that a verified Petition for Summary Distribution has been filed by Joshua Heath Ables on the 15th day of August, 2025, and that thirty (30) days after the notice of publication hereof and pursuant to the law of Alabama, the Court shall be requested to enter an order directing summary distribution of the estate of said decedent.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that State Bank and Trust, headquartered at 1945 US Highway 43, Winfield, AL 35594, has filed an application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to establish a new branch at 105 2nd Street NW, Fayette, AL 35555.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

FOR PROPOSED REVISIONS TO WATER QUALITY PROGRAM REGULATIONS

DIVISION 335-6, ADEM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

FUND CODE 214

Rule No.: 335-6-10-A

Rule Title: Appendix A

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOSEPH FRANKS, DECEASED
Probate Case No. 2025-47

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Housing Authority of Hackleburg, Alabama will have a public hearing to review and discuss the Housing Authority's 2026 Annual Plan, 2026-2030 Capital Fund 5-Year Action Plan, and 2026 Capital Fund. The hearing will be at the Housing Authority office in Guin, Alabama at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
AFD
11/12
48

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Housing Authority of Bear Creek, Alabama will have a public hearing to review and discuss the Housing Authority's 2026 Annual Plan, 2026-2030 Capital Fund 5-Year Action Plan, and 2026 Capital Fund. The hearing will be at the Housing Authority office in Guin, Alabama at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
CAF
11/12
49

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MARION COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA CULPEPPER, Deceased.

Case No.  2021-155

Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Tina Cullpepper, Executrix, on the 24th day of August, 2021, by the Judge of Probate, Marion County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Done this 7th day of November, 2025.