Legal Notices

October 31, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 24000114CAAXMX

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC,

Plaintiff,

vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CRED-ITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS OR SPOUSES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF PENNY E. HARRISON a/k/a PENNY ELAINE HARRISON a/k/a PENNY ELAINE TRAWICK, DECEASED; JAMIE WILLIAM BANDA a/k/a JAIME W. BANDA a/k/a JAIME BANDA; CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. f/k/a GREENTREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORP.; FREDDIE HARRISON a/k/a FREDDIE G. HARRISON a/k/a FREDDIE GLENN HARRISON; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAME UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CRED-ITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS OR SPOUSES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF PENNY E. HARRISON A/K/A PENNY ELAINE HARRISON A/K/A PENNY ELAINE TRAWICK, DECEASED

whose residence is unknown if he/she/they be living; and if he/she/they be dead, the unknown defendants who may be spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the Defendants, who are not known to be dead or alive, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed herein

TO: ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAME UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS

whose residence is unknown if he/she/they be living; and if he/she/they be dead, the unknown defendants who may be spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the Defendants, who are not known to be dead or alive, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed herein

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage has been filed against you, in regard to the following property in JACKSON County, Florida, legally described as:

BEGINNING AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA AND PROCEED; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAID NORTHEAST ¼ OF NORTHWEST ¼, A DISTANCE OF 656.86 FEET TO THE WESTERLY MAINTAINED RIGHT OF WAY OF A COUNTY GRADED ROAD; THENCE NORTH 12 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID MAINTAINED RIGHT OF WAY, 197.41 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 701.71 FEET TO THE WEST BOUNDARY OF SAID NORTHEAST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST BOUNDARY 197.38 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 3.00 ACRES MORE OR LESS.

TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN 1995 GENERAL MOBILE HOME, VIN: GMHGA152945090A & GMHGA152945090B.

This property is located at the street address of: 4890 Logan Loop,

Malone, FL 32445.

YOU ARE REQUIRED to serve a copy of your written defenses on or before Saturday, November 30, 2024 a date which is within 30 days after the first publication, if any, on McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is 3275 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Suite 312, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442, and file the original with this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s Attorney, or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition.

This Notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in THE GRACEVILLE NEWS.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of the court on 10-23, 2024.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By:NONA BORELLI

As Deputy Clerk

Attorney for Plaintiff:

Annalise Hayes DeLuca, Esq.

Audrey J. Dixon, Esq.

Ashley Elmore Drew, Esq.

MCMICHAEL TAYLOR GRAY, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

3550 Engineering Drive, Suite 260

Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

Phone: 404.474.7149

Email: ServiceFL@mtglaw.com

**IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN’S WITH DISABILITIES ACT, If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Operations Manager, Doug Williams, P.O Box 1089, 301 McKenzie, Panama City, FL 32402, 850-767-3550.

As published in The Graceville News October 31 and November 7, 2024.

October 24, 2024

Under the authority of the Self-Storage Act, Section 93 statute, the following described property has been seized for non-payment of rent and other incurred expenses.

1) Storage Foreclosure

Contents: Household Goods

Location: 922 White Ave. Graceville

Unit: 1

Tenant: Janice Register

Unit Over Lock Date: April 2, 2024

Lien Date: July 10, 2024

Certified Letter Date:June 12, 2024

Disposition: Sell or Cleanout & Dispose (pay arrangement not met)

2) Storage Foreclosure

Contents: Household Items

Location: 922 White Ave. Graceville

Unit: 11 & 50

Tenant: Michaela Myrick

Unit Over Lock Date: July 17, 2023

Lien Date: March 5, 2024

Certified Letter Date: March 5, 2024

Disposition: Sell or Cleanout & Dispose (pay arrangement not met)

3) Storage Foreclosure

Contents: Clothes, Furniture

Location: 922 White Ave. Graceville

Unit: 23 & 24

Tenant: Shanell Ward

Unit Over Lock Date: March 8, 2024

Lien Date: March 18, 2024

Certified Letter Date: March 18, 2024

Disposition: Sell or Cleanout & Dispose (pay arrangement not met)

All tenants have been notified or a good faith effort has been made to notify the tenant of any and all outstanding balances. All units have been over locked and previously posted with placards. This advertisement serves as a final attempt to collect from the tenant. The unit(s) contents will be auctioned off by Crutchfield Mini Storage to recuperate lost and incurred monies.

As published in The Graceville News on October 24, 2024.

October 17, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 23000247CAAXMX

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,

Plaintiff,

vs.

Benjamin L. Burch a/k/a Layfette Burch a/k/a Lafayette Burch, et al.,

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF

FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment and/or Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale, entered in Case No. 23000247CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the FOURTEENTH Judicial Circuit, in and for Jackson County, Florida, wherein Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is the Plaintiff and Benjamin L. Burch a/k/a Layfette Burch a/k/a Lafayette Burch; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association are the Defendants, that I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at, https://jackson.realforeclose.com/, beginning at 11:00 AM CST on the 14th Day of November, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT(S) 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 28, ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE TOWN OF GRAND RIDGE, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

TAX ID:R27-4N-08-0178-0280-0010

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

Dated this 1 day of October, 2024.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: NONA BORELLI

As Deputy Clerk

IMPORTANT

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator by mail at P. O. Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 747-5338 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days. If you are hearing impaired, please call 711.

As published in The Graceville News October 10 and October 17, 2024.

Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE)

(Supplier Diversity)

The Town of Noma is committed to supplier diversity in the performance of all contracts associated with Federal and State funding projects. For projects funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the Town and the Bidder/Contractor are required to make good faith efforts to encourage the participation of minority owned and woman owned and small business enterprises in accordance with applicable laws. The Bidder/Contractor will be required to submit documentation to reflect the affirmative action steps taken to utilize certified minority- and women-owned businesses in the work and the intended use of these companies in the work. Documentation shall include evidence that qualified minority and women’s businesses have been solicited for subcontracting work and/or supplies, as may be needed to complete the work. The list of certified minority- and women-owned businesses that operate in the Town of Noma region can be found at the following Florida Department of Management Services, Office of Supplier Diversity web address: https://vendorstrator.dms.myflorida.com/directory. The Bidder/Contractor will be responsible for participating in these affirmative steps and providing documentation to that effect.

Fair Housing

Coordinator and Information

It is the policy of the Town of Noma, in keeping with the laws of the United States of America and the spirit of the Constitution of the State of Florida, to promote through fair, orderly and lawful procedure the opportunity for each person so desiring to obtain housing of such person's choice in this City, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, familial status, handicap, or age, and, to that end, to prohibit discrimination in housing by any person. For more information on Fair Housing contact the Fair Housing Coordinator as follows:

Litermin Joseph, Mayor and Fair Housing Coordinator

Town of Noma

3467 Skipper Avenue

Bonifay, FL 32425

VOICE: (850) 263-3449

FAX: No Fax

Email:townofnoma@live.com

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator and Information In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Town of Noma will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Employment: The Town of Noma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. Effective Communication: The Town of Noma will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communications for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in Town of Noma’s programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing or vision impairments. Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Town of Noma will make all reasonable modifications to policies or procedures to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcome in the Town of Noma’s facilities/properties, even where pets are generally prohibited. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service or activity of the Town of Noma, should contact the Town’s ADA Coordinator as soon as possible but no later than forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled event. Contact information for the ADA Coordinator is as follows:

Litermin Joseph, Mayor and ADA Coordinator

Town of Noma

3467 Skipper Avenue

Bonifay, FL 32425

VOICE: (850) 263-3449

FAX: No Fax

Email:townofnoma@live.com

The ADA does not require the Town of Noma to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service or activity of the Town of Noma is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator as listed above. The Town of Noma will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Coordinator and Information

The Town of Noma certifies that it complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity Laws of the United States and that it shall require contractors that it hires with funds provided through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) to comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity Laws of the United States. Towards this end, the Town of Noma shall have in place an equal employment opportunity resolution or ordinance that protects its applicants and employees and the applicants and employees of its contractors from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, familial status, handicap, or age. The resolution is on file with the Town. To arrange an appointment to view the resolution or to obtain a copy, or if you have any questions regarding equal employment opportunity or to register a complaint, contact:

Litermin Joseph, Mayor and EEO Coordinator

Town of Noma

3467 Skipper Avenue

Bonifay, FL 32425

VOICE: (850) 263-3449

FAX: No Fax

Email:townofnoma@live.com

As published in The Graceville News October 17, 2024.

October 10, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Armadillo Wood Works, PO BOX 73, Cottondale, FL 32431, County of Jackson, FL, intends to register the

said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Owner: James David Beams

As published in The Graceville News October 10 , 2024.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 23000247CAAXMX

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,

Plaintiff,

vs.

Benjamin L. Burch a/k/a Layfette Burch a/k/a Lafayette Burch, et al.,

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF

FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment and/or Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale, entered in Case No. 23000247CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the FOURTEENTH Judicial Circuit, in and for Jackson County, Florida, wherein Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is the Plaintiff and Benjamin L. Burch a/k/a Layfette Burch a/k/a Lafayette Burch; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association are the Defendants, that I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at, https://jackson.realforeclose.com/, beginning at 11:00 AM CST on the 14th Day of November, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT(S) 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 28, ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE TOWN OF GRAND RIDGE, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

TAX ID:R27-4N-08-0178-0280-0010

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

Dated this 1 day of October, 2024.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: NONA BORELLI

As Deputy Clerk

IMPORTANT

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator by mail at P. O. Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 747-5338 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days. If you are hearing impaired, please call 711.

As published in The Graceville News October 10 and October 17, 2024.

October 3, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 24-256 PR

IN RE: The Estate of RAMONA L. KILPATRICK,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Ramona L. Kilpatrick deceased, whose date of death was August 14, 2024, File Number 24-256 PR, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is September 26, 2024.

CAROL SCOTT KILPATRICK

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News September 26 and October 3, 2024.

September 26, 2024

Under the authority of the Self-Storage Act, Section 93 statute, the following described property has been seized for non-payment of rent and other incurred expenses.

Helen Tindell Unit A-7

Raeliegh Waddell Unit B-24

Lesleigh Halford Unit B-28

We will hold a public auction on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 12 noon, 5355 Cotton Street, Graceville, FL (behind Piggly Wiggly). Unpaid storage charges and fees can be paid at the above address before this date to avoid action.

As published in The Graceville News, September 19 and September 26, 2024.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 24-246 PR

IN RE: The Estate of LARRY RAY CLERE,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Larry Ray Clere, deceased, whose date of death was March 22, 2024, File Number 24-246 PR, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is September 26, 2024.

LAURIE ROBERGE

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News September 26 and October 3, 2024

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 24-256 PR

IN RE: The Estate of RAMONA L. KILPATRICK,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Ramona L. Kilpatrick deceased, whose date of death was August 14, 2024, File Number 24-256 PR, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is September 26, 2024.

CAROL SCOTT KILPATRICK

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News September 26 and October 3, 2024.

September 19, 2024

Under the authority of the Self-Storage Act, Section 93 statute, the following described property has been seized for non-payment of rent and other incurred expenses.

Helen Tindell Unit A-7

Raeliegh Waddell Unit B-24

Lesleigh Halford Unit B-28

We will hold a public auction on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 12 noon, 5355 Cotton Street, Graceville, FL (behind Piggly Wiggly). Unpaid storage charges and fees can be paid at the above address before this date to avoid action.

As published in The Graceville News, September 19 and September 26, 2024.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY,

FLORIDA. Case No. 24-175 PR

IN RE: The Estate of BUFORD CRANSTON WHITE, JR.,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Buford Cranston White, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was August 25, 2020, File Number 24-175 PR, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is September 12, 2024.

LATAUSHA WHITE

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News September 12 and September 19, 2024.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA. Case No. 24-173 PR

IN RE: The Estate of CHARLES E. RIDDLES,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Maybelle Johns, a/k/a Maybelle Cutchin Johns, deceased, whose date of death was June 17, 2024, File Number 24-173 PR, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is September 12, 2024.

TERESA COOK

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News September 12 and September 19, 2024.

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Public Hearing Notice

Town of Noma, Florida

The Town of Noma will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to its Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $600,000 in the Neighborhood Revitalization category (Grant Number 23DB-N05). A reduction in the grant project activities and accomplishments will be discussed at the meeting. The public hearing will provide citizens with an opportunity to comment on the grant project. The public hearing will be held at the Noma Town Hall, 3467 Skipper Avenue, Noma, Florida 32425 on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard. The public hearing will be held in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing is asked to advise the Town at least five days before the hearing by contacting the Town at 850-263-3449. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Town using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice). Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact the Town at (850) 263-3449 at least five days prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided.

The Town of Noma is a

Fair Housing/Handicap Access/EEO Jurisdiction

As published in The Graceville News September 19, 2024.

September 12, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY,

FLORIDA. Case No. 24-175 PR

IN RE: The Estate of BUFORD CRANSTON WHITE, JR.,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Buford Cranston White, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was August 25, 2020, File Number 24-175 PR, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is September 12, 2024.

LATAUSHA WHITE

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News September 12 and September 19, 2024.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA. Case No. 24-173 PR

IN RE: The Estate of CHARLES E. RIDDLES,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Maybelle Johns, a/k/a Maybelle Cutchin Johns, deceased, whose date of death was June 17, 2024, File Number 24-173 PR, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is September 12, 2024.

TERESA COOK

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News September 12 and September 19, 2024.

September 5, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR

JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

DIVISION:PROBATE

File No. 2024-217 CP

IN RE: ESTATE OF

WANDA JUNE SMITH

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of WANDA JUNE SMITH, deceased, whose date of death was May 14, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 510, Marianna FL 32447-0510.

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the widowed decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse (none) is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is August 29, 2024.

Personal Representative:

Sheri D. Ernst

3215 Highway 2

Bonifay FL 32425

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Timothy H. Wells

Florida Bar Number: 559806

401 McLaughlin Ave STE 013

Post Office Box 155

Bonifay FL 32425

Telephone: (850) 547-3644

Fax: (850) 547-5555

As published in The Graceville News August 29 and September 5, 2024.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 24-215 PR

IN RE: The Estate of SARAH WESTBROOK HARRIS,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Sarah Westbrook Harris, deceased, whose date of death was January 23, 2024, File Number 24-215 PR, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is August 29, 2024.

ANTHONY WESTBROOK

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News August 29 and September 5, 2024.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 21000174CAAXMX

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

Plaintiff,

vs.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF EVELYN POPE, DECEASED, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF

FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 22, 2024, and entered in 21000174CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the FOURTEENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Jackson County, Florida, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. is the Plaintiff and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF EVELYN POPE, DECEASED; VINCENT POPE; VERNESTER POPE; STEVEY POPE; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF DAROLD POPE, DECEASED; MEGALE POPE-RIVERA; TEAJWAR POPE; KEMILLE WOLFE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA are the Defendant(s). CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at https://jackson.realforeclose.com/, at 11:00 AM on September 19, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

DEED DESCRIPTION:

(O.R. BOOK 65, PAGE 997)

BEGINNING AT THE SE CORNER OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 THENCE SOUTH 566 AND 2/3 FEET, THENCE WEST TO THE QUARTER SECTION LINE FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH 210 FEET, THENCE EAST 210 FEET, THENCE NORTH 210 FEET, THENCE WEST 210 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST; THE SAME BEING IN THE NW CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND HERETOFORE CONVEYED BY JOHN POPE ET UX, ET AL., TO THE PARTY OF THE FIRST PART, THE SAME BEING RECORDED IN BOOK 219, PAGE 580-81 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCE AT AN EXISTING IRON ROD MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST OF JACKSON COUNTY; FLORIDA; THENCE RUN S00°11'30"E, 1318.97 FEET; THENCE S89°48'30"W, 1035.65 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON PIPE; THENCE CONTINUE S89°48'30"W, 329.04 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON PIPE; THENCE S00°30'33"W, 598.55 FEET TO A SET IRON ROD (PSM NO. 6111) MARKING A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MAPLE LANE (COUNTY MAINTAINED DIRT ROAD) AND CALL THIS THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE S00°30'33"W, 210.0 FEET TO A SET IRON ROD (PSM NO. 6111); THENCE S89°29'27"E, 210.0 FEET TO A SET IRON ROD (PSM NO. 6111); THENCE N00°30'33"E, 210.0 FEET TO A SET IRON ROD (PSM NO. 6111); THENCE N89°29'27"W, 210.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 1.01 ACRES MORE OR LESS.

Property Address: 2930 MAPLE LANE, MARIANNA, FL 32448

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

Dated this 22 day of August, 2024.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: Marissa Driggers

As Deputy Clerk

IMPORTANT

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator by mail at P. O. Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 747-5338 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days. If you are hearing impaired, please call 711 or email ADARequest@jud14.flcourts.org.

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff

6409 Congress Avenue, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33487

Telephone: 561-241-6901

Fax: 561-997-6909

File Number: 20-018634

As published in The Graceville News August 29 and September 05, 2024.

August 29, 2024

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 23000247CAAXMX

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,

Plaintiff,

vs.

Benjamin L. Burch a/k/a Layfette Burch a/k/a Lafayette Burch, et al.,

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF

FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment and/or Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale, entered in Case No. 23000247CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the FOURTEENTH Judicial Circuit, in and for Jackson County, Florida, wherein Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is the Plaintiff and Benjamin L. Burch a/k/a Layfette Burch a/k/a Lafayette Burch; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association are the Defendants, that I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at, https://jackson.realforeclose.com/, beginning at 11:00 AM CST on the October 10th, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT(S) 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 28, ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE TOWN OF GRAND RIDGE, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.

TAX ID: R27-4N-08-0178-0280-0010

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

Dated this 14th day of August, 2024.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: Marissa Driggers

As Deputy Clerk

IMPORTANT

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator by mail at P. O. Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 747-5338 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days. If you are hearing impaired, please call 711 or email ADARequest@jud14.flcourts.org.

As published in The Graceville News August 22 and August 29, 2024.