Legals published April 22, 2026
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LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GENEVA COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
REBEKAH SAUNDERS, Deceased
CASE NO. 2026-0036
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF Geneva
Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to JIMMY H. SAUNDERS, SR on the 30th day of March, 2026, by the Honorable TOBY SEAY, Judge of Probate, GENEVA County, 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.
/s/ Toby Seay
Judge of Probate
As published April 8, 15, and 22, 2026
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated September 25, 2010, executed by ANNETTE H GILLIS, A MARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for AMERIGROUP MORTGAGE CORPORATION A DIVISION OF MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION, which mortgage was
recorded on October 5, 2010, in OFFREC Book 738, Page 460, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Geneva County, Alabama and which mortgage was duly transferred and
assigned to PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Main entrance to the Geneva County Courthouse at Geneva, Alabama during the
legal hours of sale on May 05, 2026, the following described real estate, situated in Geneva County, Alabama, to-wit:
THE LAND REFERRED HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF GENEVA, STATE OF ALABAMA, AS IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF GENEVA, STATE OF ALABAMA, BEING LOT NO. 21 IN BLOCK 2 OF THE GLENDALE SUBDIVISION, PHASE ONE, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 110, IN THE OFFICE OF THE PROBATE JUDGE OF GENEVA COUNTY, ALABAMA, LESS AND EXCEPT THAT PART DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NW CORNER OF SAID LOT 21 AND RUNNING THENCE S 12°47`W, A DISTANCE OF 127.30 FEET; THENCE N 67°00`W ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRIARCLIFF COURT, A CHORD DISTANCE OF 86.06 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 21, A DISTANCE OF 140.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage as well as expenses of foreclosure. This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any
easements, encumbrances, and exceptions reflected in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the office of the Judge of Probate of the County where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to condition, title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Treasury, now requires the collection, certification and reporting of certain information relating to non-financed transfers of real property to legal entities and/or trusts, which such information the successful bidder(s) shall be expected to provide to the auctioneer at the time of the subject sale. Interested bidders with questions regarding the necessary information to be provided are hereby directed, generally, to FinCEN’s website and, more specifically to the FinCEN Real Estate Report located in the forms bank thereof. The successful bidder must tender full funds at the conclusion of the sale in the form of a certified check made payable or endorsed to Padgett Law Group. No personal checks will be accepted.
To this end you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded. Padgett Law Group reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.
Planet Home Lending, LLC
PADGETT LAW GROUP
6267 Old Water Oak Road, Ste. 203
Tallahassee, FL 32312
As published April 08, 15, and 22, 2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GENEVA COUNTY
ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF
CONNIE FAYE MOCK,
Deceased.
Case Number 2026-0024
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Letters Testamentary were granted to GREGORY MOCK on the 2nd day of March, 2026. 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.
David F. Holmes, Attorney
P. 0. Box 1180
Slocomb, AL 36375
334-886-3123
GREGORY MOCK
Personal Representative
As published in the Geneva County Journal April 15, 22, and 29, 2026.
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INVITATION TO BID
Geneva County Schools is accepting bids for two window replacement projects until May 4, 2026 at 10 am. To obtain bid documents contact Ralph Riley by email ([email protected]), contact Geneva County Schools at 334-684-5690 or go to https://www.genevacountyschools.com/departments/business-finance/open-bids.
As published April 15, 22, and 29, 2026
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ABANDON VEHICLE AUCTION MAY 29, 2026 0800.
2012 FORD FOCUS VIN 1FAHP3N28CL304535
2011 NISSAN QUEST VIN JN8AE2KPXB9004409
TEMPLAR AUTOMOTIVE 200 EAST MAIN ST HARTFORD AL
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GENEVA COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LURA ZERICK,
DECEASED,
JOYM.BUSH,
PETITIONER.
CASE NO.: CV-2025-900148.00
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Letters Testamentary on the Estate of Lura Zerick, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 16th day of April, 2026, by the Judge of the Circuit Court 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/ Joy M. Bush
Joy M. Bush
Personal Representative
Attorney for Estate:
Jeffery D. Hatcher
P.O. Box 189
Geneva, Alabama 36340
As published April 22, 29, 2026 and May 6, 2026.
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ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for the construction of Utility Relocation for Additional Lanes on SR-52 Phase 2; ALDOT Project No. RAED-031-052-004 in Slocomb, Alabama will be received by the Slocomb Water Works and Sewer Board in the Board Office until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 28, 2026, and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud.
The work generally consists of the relocation of approximately 9,000 linear feet of water main, 500 linear feet of gravity sewer main, 300 linear feet of sewer force main and related appurtenances.
Plans and Specifications for the project may be examined at the Slocomb Water Works and Sewer Board office; 255 E. Lawrence Harris Hwy; Slocomb, Alabama.
To be eligible for consideration, bids must be submitted on complete proposals made available by the Owner. Complete digital project bidding documents are available upon an online payment of a non-refundable fee of $40.00 by visiting our website – www.southernengineeringsolutions.com and clicking the “Currently Bidding” link at the top of the page. A free one-time membership registration with Quest CDN will be required. Please contact questcdn.com at 952-233-1632 or [email protected] if you require assistance in registration, downloading, or working with this digital project information. Optional complete paper bid documents are available at Southern Engineering Solutions, Inc.; P O Box 610; 201 East Troy Street; Andalusia, Alabama 36420, upon payment of a refundable (if plans are returned in reusable condition within 10 days of bid opening) deposit of $80.00. Bid documents will be mailed only upon receipt of deposit. If paper option is chosen, checks shall be made payable to Southern Engineering Solutions, Inc. No paper bid documents will be distributed later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled opening of bids.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities.
Each bidder must submit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to submit a 100% performance bond and a 50% payment bond.
All bidders must comply with the requirements of the Contractor’s Licensing Law of the State of Alabama and be certified for the type of work for which a proposal is submitted. The submission of the Bidders’ current State of Alabama license number will be required before his/her bid will be received or considered.
No bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Guy Miller, Utilities Director
Slocomb Water Works and Sewer Board
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GENEVA COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE THE ESTATE OF
JUNE ALLISON NOLIN,
DECEASED.
JESSE L. NOLIN,
PETITIONER.
Case No: 2026-0032
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Letters of Administration upon the Estate of said decedent having been granted to the
undersigned on the 2oth day of April, 2026, by Toby L. Seay, Judge of Probate of
Geneva County, Alabama, 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.
/s/ Jesse L. Nolin
Jesse L. Nolin, Administrator
Jeffery D. Hatcher
Administrator for the Estate of June Allison Nolin
Post Office Box 189
300 South Commerce Street
Geneva, Alabama 36340
334-684-8524
/s/ Toby L. Seay
Probate Judge
Geneva County, Alabama
As published April 22, 29 and May 6, 2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GENEVA COUNTY
ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF
FRANKLIN D. KNIGHT, Deceased.
Case No: 2026-0046
NOTICE OF
PUBLICATION
Letters Testamentary were granted to JULIE D. KNIGHT on the 20th day of
April, 2026. 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.
/s/ JULIE D. KNIGHT
Personal Representative
David F. Holmes, Attorney
P. 0. Box 1180
Slocomb, AL 36375
334-886-3123
As published April 22, 29 and May 6, 2026.