Notice of Action by Publication to Bryant Andrew Felton; Winston A. Felton v. Lisa Hammond et al, Case No.: 43-CV-2022-900117.00, was filed in the Circuit Court of Lee County, Alabama on to-wit: April 1, 2022 and an amendment to complaint filed on May 20, 2022 seeking by Declaratory Judgment to Quiet Title in rem and for a Sale for Division to the property located in Lee County, Alabama and described as follows: (Parcel I) Commence at a found iron pin at the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 18 North, Range 25 East, Lee County, Alabama, said pin also being the Point of Beginning of the following described property. From said Point of Beginning, thence North 87 deg. 24’ 02” East a distance of 1930.14 feet to a found iron pin on the West Right-of-Way line of County Road 191 (80’ ROW); thence, along said West Right of Way, South 06 deg. 43’ 49” West a distance of 250.70 feet to a found concrete monument; thence along said West Right of Way, along a curve to the left with a radius of 1949.93 feet, a chord bearing of South 05 deg. 15’ 06” West a chord distance of 92.88 feet to a point at the intersection of said West Right of Way of County Road 191 and the North maintenance line of County Road 14; thence, along said North Maintenance line, South 88 deg. 09’ 04” West a distance of 178.38 feet to a found iron pin; thence, leaving said North maintenance line, North 01 degrees 58’ 32” West a distance of 302.56 feet to a found iron pin; thence, South 87 degrees 39’ 42” West a distance of 300.00 feet to a set iron pin; thence, South 02 degrees 00’ 13” East a distance of 300.00 feet to a found iron pin on the said North maintenance line of County Road 14; thence, along said North Maintenance line, South 88 degrees, 09’ 04” West a distance of 125.81 feet to a point; thence along said North maintenance line, along a curve to the left having a radius of 1230.00 feet, a chord bearing of South 78 degrees 19’ 32” West a chord distance of 419.80 feet to a point; thence along said North maintenance line, North 68 degrees 30’ 00” East a distance of 871.93 feet to a point; thence leaving said North maintenance line, North 05 degrees 24’ 30” West a distance of 680,94 feet to the Point of Beginning; all lying in and being a part of the Southeast ¼ of Section 21, Township 18 North, Range 25 East, Lee County, Alabama and containing 16.60 acres, more or less. (Parcel II) Commence at a found iron pin at the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 18 North, Range 25 East, Lee County, Alabama; thence South 05 degrees 24’ 30” East a distance of 743.39 feet to a found iron pin on the South maintenance line of County Road 14, said pin being the Point of Beginning of the following described property. From said Point of Beginning, along said South maintenance line, thence North 68 degrees 30’ 00” East a distance of 889.24 feet to a point; thence along said South maintenance line, along a curve to the right with a radius of 1170.00 feet, a chord bearing of North 78 degrees 19’ 32” East a chord distance of 399.32 feet to a point; thence along said South maintenance line, North 88 degrees 09’ 04” East a distance of 124.67 feet to a set iron pin; thence leaving said South maintenance line, South 01 degrees 50’ 56” East a distance of 300.00 feet to a set iron pin; thence North 88 degrees 09’ 04” East a distance of 300.00 feet to a set iron pin; thence North 01 degrees 50’ 56” West a distance of 300.00 feet to a set iron pin on the South maintenance line of said County Road 14; thence along said South maintenance line, North 88 degrees 09’ 04” East a distance of 174.27 feet to a point at the intersection of said South maintenance line and the West Right of Way line of County Road 191 (80’ ROW); thence along said West Right of Way along a curve to the left with a radius of 1949.93 feet, a chord bearing of South 09 degrees 12’ 19” East a chord distance of 765.70 feet to a point; thence along said West Right of Way, South 20 degrees 31’ 00” East a distance of 697.28 feet to a point; thence along said West Right of Way along a curve to the left with a radius of 1472.41 feet, a chord bearing of South 36 degrees 40’ 29” East a distance of 817.86 feet to a found concrete monument; thence along said West Right of Way, South 52 degrees 44’ 18” East a distance of 154.57 feet to a point; thence leaving said West Right of Way, South 04 degrees 47’ 28” East a distance of 38.27 feet to a found iron pin; thence South 87 degrees 24’ 21” West a distance of 2641.50 feet to a set iron pin; thence North 04 degrees 52’ 03” West a distance of 669.06 feet to a found iron pin; thence North 04 degrees 52’ 03” West a distance of 397.73 feet to a found iron pin; thence North 04 degrees 47’ 25” West a distance of 830.06 feet to the Point of Beginning, all lying and being a part of the Southeast ¼ of Section 21, Township 18 North, Range 25 East, Lee County, Alabama, and containing 100.19 acres, more or less. (Parcel III) Commence at a found iron pin at the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 18 North, Range 25 East, Lee County, Alabama; thence North 87 degrees 24’ 02” East a distance of 1930.14 feet to a found pin on the West Right of Way of County Road 191 (80’ ROW); thence North 87 degrees 26’ 22” East a distance of 80.56 feet to a found iron pin on the East Right of Way of said County Road 191; said pin being the Point of Beginning of the following described property. From said Point of Beginning, leaving said Eight Right of Way, North 87 degrees 25’ 00” East a distance of 496.63 feet to a found iron pin; thence North 87 degrees 25’ 16” East a distance of 143.59 feet to a found iron pin; thence South 04 degrees 47’ 28” East a distance of 2494.36 feet to a point on the East Right of Way of said County Road 191; thence along said East Right of Way, North 52 degrees 44’ 40” West a distance of 83.32 feet to a found concrete monument; thence along said East Right of Way along a curve to the right with a radius of 1397.72 feet a chord bearing of North 36 degrees 38’ 11” West a chord distance of 773.05 feet to a found concrete monument; thence along said East Right of Way, North 20 degrees 31’ 00” West a distance of 697.28 feet to a found concrete monument; thence along said East Right of Way, along a curve to the right with a radius of 1880.88 feet a chord bearing of North 06 degrees 59’ 05” West a chord a distance of 878.44 feet to a found concrete monument; thence along said East Right of Way, North 06 degrees 45’ 14” East a distance of 262.89 feet to the Point of Beginning; all lying in and being a part of the Southeast ¼ of Section 21, Township 18 North, Range 25 East, Lee County, Alabama, and containing 31.46 acres, more or less.
TO: BRYANT ANDREW FELTON, a named Defendant in said action. You are hereby notified that the above-styled action was filed against you on April 1, 2022, and an amendment to complaint on May 20, 2022 and that by Order entered by the Court, you are hereby commanded to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the complaint within 30 days from last publication, the 22nd day of December, 2025, or thereafter suffer judgment to be rendered against you because this notice shall be used to perfect service against you. Your response must be filed with Mary B. Roberson, Clerk, Circuit Court of Lee County, Alabama, Lee County Justice Center, 2311 Gateway Drive, Suite 104, Opelika, Alabama 36801, and served upon attorneys for the Plaintiff, Wilson & Jackson, LLC, 1785 Taliaferro Trail, Montgomery, Alabama 36117. Plaintiff’s Attorney’s phone number is (334) 260-9998.
Done this the _day of September, 2025
/s/ Mary B. Roberson, Clerk of the Lee County, Alabama, Circuit Court
The Observer, Oct. 30, 2025, Nov. 06, 2025, Nov. 13, 2025 and Nov. 20, 2025
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: The Estate of BRUCE BUCHANAN, Deceased
CASE NO. 2025-619
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary having been granted to GWENDOLYN SISTRUNK, as Personal Representative of the Estate of BRUCE BUCHANAN, deceased, on the 22 day of October, 2025, by Jere Colley, Lee County Probate Judge.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
GWENDOLYN SISTRUNK
Personal Representative of the Estate of BRUCE BUCHANAN
Legal Run 11/6/25, 11/13/25 & 11/20/25
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. CV-2025-900580
REGINALD STAPLES, PLAINTIFF
VS. PARCEL NO. 1 BEING LOTS 21 AND 22 OF SPRINGHILL HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION AS FOUND IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 12 AS FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA, BEING FURTHER DESIGNATED IN THE REVENUE COMMISSIONER RECORDS AS PARCEL NO. 43-09-05-15-1-000-012.000. SAID PROPERTY IS FURTHER DESIGNATED AS BEING 3313 DALLAS AVENUE, OPELIKA, ALABAMA;AND ANY CLAIMANT TO THE ABOVE PARCEL WHOSE NAMES ARE UNKNOWN WHO MAY CLAIM ANY RIGHT, TITLE, CLAIM OR INTEREST
IN OR TO SAID PARCEL
DEFENDANTS
NOTICE
A Complaint has been filed in the Circuit Court of Lee County to quiet title in the name of Reginald Staples. Anyone claiming an interest in this property should file their notice of claim in the Circuit Court of Lee County, on or before the 4th day of January, 2026, or judgment will be entered against you. For anyone desiring further information concerning this matter please contact John Tinney, Attorney at Law at 334-863-8945.
s/Mary B. Roberson, Circuit Clerk
Legal Run 11/13/25, 11/20/25, 11/26/25 & 12/4/2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
CV-2025-900209.00
GRANT CAPITAL, LLC, Plaintiff, V. A Parcel of Land in Lee County, Alabama, more particularly
described as Tract 1, Taurus III, according to and as show by that certain map or plat of record in Town Plat Book 10, at Page 217, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama.
ANGEL SMITH JOHNSON, or her heirs, if deceased,
NAR SOLUTIONS, INC., Unknown persons who may claim an interest in said property whose identities are unknown and who cannot
by reasonable diligence be ascertained,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
To Any and all Defendants herein, whose whereabouts and identities are unknown and which cannot be ascertained after the exercise of reasonable diligence.
You are hereby notified that on the 18th day of April 2025, a Complaint for Ejectment and Quiet Title was filed in the Circuit Court of Lee County, Alabama, regarding the following described real property
Tract I, Taurus III, according to and as shown by that certain map or plat of record in Town Plat Book 10, at Page 217, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama.
Commonly known as 117 Lee Road 182, Opelika, Alabama 36804.
Lee County Parcel Number 43-11-03-05-0-000-003.035.
All persons having an interest in said lands or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or any encumbrance or lien thereon, are hereby directed to plead, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before the expiration of 30 days after the last publication of this notice, or thereafter suffer judgment by default to be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.
Done this the 5th day of November 2025.
Mary Roberson, Circuit Court Clerk, Lee County
Benjamin H. Parr
830 Avenue A, Suite A
Opelika, Alabama 36801
Telephone Number 334-749-6999
Fax 334-203-1875
ben@benparrlaw.com
Legal Run 11/13/25, 11/20/25, 11/26/25 & 12/4/25
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STATE OF ALABAMA, LEE COUNTY IN THE PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 2025-616
RE: Estate of: FRANKLIN VIRGIL CHAPPELL, Deceased,
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION
Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of October, 2025, a Petition For Summary Distribution has been filed by Alana Chadwich Chappell, by and through her attorney, Jacob J. (Jake) Key, and that thirty (30) days after the publication hereof and pursuant to law, the Court shall enter an Order directing summary distribution by Alana Chadwick Chappell of the decedent’s estate unto herself.
Jere Colley, Probate Judge, Lee County, Alabama
LEGAL RUN 11/13/2025
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NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Notice of the filing of Petition for Summary Distribution In the Estate of KENNETH BERNARD CHANDLER, deceased
Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Summary Distribution has been filed in the LEE COUNTY Probate Office by Renee Green on November 3, 2025, pursuant to Section 43-2-690, Code of Alabama and that 30 days after the notice of publication
hereof and pursuant to law the Court shall be requested to enter an Order directing Summary Distribution of the estate of said decedent.
JERE COLLEY, PROBATE JUDGE
LEGAL RUN 11/13/2025
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
ESTATE NO: 2025-401
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF EDDIE CHARLES LOCKHART, Deceased
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters of Administration on the Estate of EDDIE CHARLES LOCKHART, deceased, having been granted to Ed Parish, Jr., on the 17th day of October 2025, by the Honorable Jere Colley, Judge of Probate of Lee 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 barred.
JERE COLLEY, PROBATE JUDGE
LEGAL RUN 11/13/25, 11/20/25 & 11/26/25
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Form of Advertisement of Completion
Legal Notice: In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given, that Toland Construction LLC, License # 51788, has completed, substantially, the contract for construction of Spring Villa Lodge located at 1474 Lee Rd. 148, Opelika, AL. 36804 for the City of Opelika, 204 S. 7th Street, Opelika, AL. 36801, located in the State of Alabama, County of Lee. The owners have 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 SS&L Architects, 570 Devall Drive, Suite 304, Auburn, AL. 36830.
Legal Run: 11/13/2025, 11/20/2025, 11/26/2025, 12/04/2025
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated December 14, 2023, executed by Keiwana Tyrea Eaton, single, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for CMG Mortgage, Inc., dba CMG Home Loans, which mortgage was recorded on December 28, 2023, in Book 5007, Page 853, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama and which mortgage was duly transferred and assigned to CMG Mortgage, Inc., 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 Lee County Courthouse at Opelika, Alabama during the legal hours of sale on January 08, 2026, the following described real estate, situated in Lee County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lot 139, Wyndham Gates Subdivision, POD 3, Phase 4, a subdivision, according to a map or plat thereof which is on file of record in the office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County, AL, in Plat Book 49, Page 61 reference to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this description.
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 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.
CMG Mortgage Inc.
PADGETT LAW GROUP
6267 Old Water Oak Road, Ste. 203
Tallahassee, FL 32312
The Opelika Observer
November 13, 2025, November 20, 2025, November 26 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
ROYZELL BAKER , Plaintiff, VS.
RAMONA NELMS, et al, to INCLUDE ALL
THOSE PARTIES SHOWN IN
EXHIBIT “A’, MORE OR LESS; FICTICIOUS PERSONS, ABC, WHOSE CORRECT IDENTITY WILL BE ADDED TO THIS COMPLAINT BY AMENDMENT; PARCE L OR PLOT OF REAL ESTATE, THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS COMPLAINT AND DESCRIBED AND LOCATED AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “B”, AND ANY SURVIVING DESCENDANTS OF JIM H. WASHINGTON, SR., AND MATTIE LEE GILLIAM WASHINGTON
Civil Action No. 43-CV-2025-900307
Defendants.
To: All Defendants herein, whose whereabouts and identities are unknown and which cannot be ascertained after the exercise of reasonable diligence. You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of June 2025, a Complaint for Partition or Sale of Real Property was filed in the Circuit Court of Lee County, Alabama, regarding the following described real property:
Lee County Identification: 22-04-18-0-000-009.000; BEG at the SW COR SW4; E 1740’ S; NELY 950’ S to Uchee CRK; NWLY 2400’ S ALG a CRK; S 2330’ S to POB in SEC 18, T17N, R27E.
These property descriptions are not adequate for a deed. A survey will be required. Street Address: 310 Lee Road 35, Auburn AL 36832.
All persons having an interest in said lands or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or any encumbrance or lien thereon, are hereby directed to plead, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before the expiration of 30 days after the last publication of this notice, or thereafter suffer judgment by de- fault to be rendered against them; it being intended that this notice’ shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.
Done this the 21st day of October 2025.
Mary Roberson Circuit Court Clerk, Lee County Cody W. Foote
217 B So. 8th Street
Opelika, Alabama 36801
Telephone Number:
334-749-2686, Fax: 334-363-2977
codywaynefoote@yahoo.com
legal run 10/30/25, 11/06/25, & 11/13/25
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MARCUS JORDAN, DECEASED
Case Number: 2025-626
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration have been granted to Beverly Christian-Jordan as Administrator of the Estate of Marcus Jordan deceased, on the 31st day of October, 2025, by the Honorable Jere Colley, Judge of Probate.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Beverly Christian-Jordan
Personal Representative of the Estate of Marcus Jordan
Legal Run 11/6/25, 11/13/25 & 11/20/25
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NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION
Alberto Rodriquez Mendoza, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer Talia Martinez’s petition for divorce and other relief by December 28, 2025, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No. 43-DR-900179.00, Circuit Court of Lee County. Done the 31st day of October, 2025.
MARY B. ROBERSON, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lee County.
Barbara H. Agricola
127 South 8th Street
Opelika, Alabama
Attorney for Talia Martinez
Legal Run 11/6/25, 11/13/25, 11/20/25, 11/26/25
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF GARY WAYNE WALKER, DECEASED
CASE NO: 2025 –
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Catherine Walker, Personal Representative on the 5th day of November, 2025. by Honorable Jere Colley, Judge of Probate Court of Lee County, notice is hereby against said estate are hereby given that all persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
CATHERINE WALKER
Legal Run 11/13/25, 11/20/25 & 11/26/2025
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE:THE ESTATE OF CHARLES EDWARD STRINGER, DECEASED.
CASE NO. 2025-582
TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary having been granted to CaSandra Alisa Stanard, as Executrix of the Estate of Charles Edward Stringer, deceased, on the 24th day of October, 2025, by the Honorable Jere Colley.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same be barred.
CaSandra Alisa Stanard, Executrix Of the Estate of Charles Edward Stringer, Deceased
Marrell J. McNeal, Attorney at Law, PC
PO Box 308
Opelika, AL 36803
334-745-7033
Legal Run 11/13/25, 11/20/25 & 11/26/25
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated June 27, 2022, executed by JIMMIE WATKINS AND MONICA WATKINS HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Inc,, which mortgage was recorded on July 1, 2022, in Book 4884, Page 434, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama and which mortgage was duly transferred and assigned to NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, 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 Lee County Courthouse at Opelika, Alabama during the legal hours of sale on January 08, 2026, the following described real estate, situated in Lee County, Alabama, to-wit:
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE
COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ALABAMA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
LOT 190 AS SHOWN UPON A MAP OR PLAT OF MEADOWOOD
SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN PART OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 18
NORTH, RANGE 29 EAST, PHENIX CITY, LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA,
RECORDED IN PLAT VOL. 30, PAGES 2-8, IN THE OFFICE OF THE
JUDGE OF PROBATE OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
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 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.
NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing
PADGETT LAW GROUP
6267 Old Water Oak Road, Ste. 203
Tallahassee, FL 32312
RUN 11/20/25, 11/26/25 & 12/04/25
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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ANOITIA NICOLE MASON,
Deceased.
Case No.: 2022-008
NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
TAKE NOTICE that Jason Riggs, as Administrator of the Estate of Anoitia Nicole
Mason, filed his Petition for Final Settlement of said Estate on the 30 day of October 2025.
This case is set for hearing on the 11 day of December, 2025 at 10 a.m. in the Probate Court of Lee
County, Alabama.
If you would like access to said hearing or plan to participate in any way, contact the Lee
County Probate Office at 334-737-3670.
Done this the 12 day of November, 2025.
Hon. Jere Colley, Judge of Probate
Legal run 11/20/25, 11/26/25 & 12/4/25
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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
In RE: THE ESTATE OF:
WILLIAM EUGENE SOUTH
Deceased.
Case No.: 2025-332
TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary having been grated to FLOR-DALISA SOUTH as Executor of the Estate of WILLIAM EUGENE SOUTH, deceased, on the 4th of November, 2025, by the Honorable Jere Colley
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.
Bradley R. Coppedge, Attorney for the Estate of WILLIAM EUGENE SOUTH
Legal run 11/20/25, 11/26/25 & 12/4/25
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INVITATION TO BID 26004
Sealed bids for the construction of Re-Roofing the City Hall and City Hall Annex Buildings shall be received at the Opelika City Hall IT Conference Room, 204 South 7th Street, Opelika, Alabama, until 2:00 p.m., local time, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, and then publicly opened and read aloud. All interested parties are invited to attend. Only bids from competent general contractors will be considered. At the time of contract award, the successful bidder must be a properly licensed general contractor. The attention of all bidders is called to the provisions of State law governing “General Contractors” as set forth in the Ala. Code §34-8-1, et. seq. (1975) and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. Bidders must be licensed by the Licensing Board for General Contractors when bids are submitted.
A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the Opelika City Hall Building (204 South 7th Street, Opelika, Alabama) at 10:00 a.m. CST on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, for the purpose of reviewing the project and answering Bidder’s questions. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is mandatory for all Bidders intending to submit a Proposal.
Bidders are required to have a State of Alabama General Contractor’s License. All bidders must submit with their proposal, contractor’s license number, and a copy of the license. State law Ala. Code §34-8-8(b) requires all bids to be rejected which do not contain the contractor’s current license number. Evidence of this license shall be documented on the outside of the sealed bid.
All bidders shall possess all other licenses and/or permits required by applicable law, rule, or regulation for the performance of the work.
Drawings and specifications will be distributed via email at no charge to contractors upon the completion of the mandatory pre-bid meeting. Additionally, bid documents will be made available on the City of Opelika’s website at www.opelika-al.gov/bids.aspx following the mandatory pre-bid meeting.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished to him/her by the City of Opelika. All information in the proposal must be completed by the bidder for the proposal to be accepted.
A Bid Bond in the amount of five (5) percent of the bid amount made payable to the City of Opelika must accompany each bid. Performance and Payment Bonds for the full contract sum will be required of the successful bidder. The right is reserved by the Owner to reject all Bids and to waive irregularities.
Envelopes containing bids must be sealed, marked, addressed as follows, and delivered to: Lillie Finley, Purchasing- Revenue Manager, City of Opelika, 204 South 7th Street, P.O. Box 390, Opelika, Alabama, 36803-0390. Attn: Re-Roofing the City Hall and City Hall Annex Buildings.
LILLIE FINLEY- PURCHASING-REVENUE MANAGER CITY OF OPELIKA
204 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET (36801)
POST OFFICE BOX 390 (36803-0390) OPELIKA, ALABAMA
PH: (334) 705-5120
Legal Run 11/20/2025
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INVITATION TO BID 26005
Sealed bids for the construction of Re-Roofing the Dallas B. Smith Armory Building shall be received at the Opelika City Hall IT Conference Room, 204 South 7th Street, Opelika, Alabama, until 2:30 p.m., local time, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, and then publicly opened and read aloud. All interested parties are invited to attend. Only bids from competent general contractors will be considered. At the time of contract award, the successful bidder must be a properly licensed general contractor. The attention of all bidders is called to the provisions of State law governing “General Contractors” as set forth in the Ala. Code §34-8-1, et. seq. (1975) and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. Bidders must be licensed by the Licensing Board for General Contractors when bids are submitted.
A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the Dallas B. Smith Armory Building (600 South 7th Street, Opelika, Alabama) at 11:30 a.m., CST on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, for the purpose of reviewing the project and answering Bidder’s questions. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is mandatory for all Bidders intending to submit a Proposal.
Bidders are required to have a State of Alabama General Contractor’s License. All bidders must submit with their proposal, contractor’s license number and a copy of the license. State law Ala. Code §34-8-8(b) requires all bids to be rejected which do not contain the contractor’s current license number. Evidence of this license shall be documented on the outside of the sealed bid.
All bidders shall possess all other licenses and/or permits required by applicable law, rule, or, regulation for the performance of the work.
Drawings and specifications will be distributed via email at no charge to contractors upon the completion of the mandatory pre-bid meeting. Additionally, bid documents will be made available on the City of Opelika’s website at www.opelika-al.gov/bids.aspx following the mandatory pre-bid meeting.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished to him/her by the City of Opelika. All information in the proposal must be completed by the bidder for the proposal to be accepted.
A Bid Bond in the amount of five (5) percent of the bid amount made payable to the City of Opelika must accompany each bid. Performance and Payment Bonds for the full contract sum will be required of the successful bidder. The right is reserved by the Owner to reject all Bids and to waive irregularities.
Envelopes containing bids must be sealed, marked, addressed as follows, and delivered to: Lillie Finley, Purchasing- Revenue Manager, City of Opelika, 204 South 7th Street, P.O. Box 390, Opelika, Alabama, 36803-0390. Attn: Re-Roofing the Dallas B. Smith Armory Building.
LILLIE FINLEY- PURCHASING-REVENUE MANAGER CITY OF OPELIKA
204 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET (36801)
POST OFFICE BOX 390 (36803-0390) OPELIKA, ALABAMA
PH: (334) 705-5120
Legal Run 11/20/2025
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STATE OF ALABAMA
CASE NO. 2025-632
LEE COUNTY PROBATE COURT
ESTATE OF JOANNA W. DILLER, DECEASED
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Letters Testamentary of said Joanna W. Diller, deceased, having been granted to James H. Stewart this 14th day of November 2025, by the Honorable Jere Colley, Judge of the Probate Court of Lee County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by the law or the same will be barred.
James H. Stewart, Personal Representative
Jeffery A. Hilyer
334-745-2564
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 30
Opelika, Alabama 36803-0030.
LEGAL RUN 11/20/25, 11/26/25, 12/04/25
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STATE OF ALABAMA
LEE COUNTY PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 2025-644
ESTATE OF BOBBY RAY REID, DECEASED
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR
Letters of Administration of the Estate of Bobby Ray Reid, deceased having been granted to Shelby Raye Carlisle this 14th day of November 2025, by the Honorable Jere Colley, Judge of the Probate Court of Lee County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by the law or the same will be barred.
Shelby Raye Carlisle, Personal Representative
Jeffery A. Hilyer
334-745-2564
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 30
Opelika, AL 36803-0030
LEGAL RUN 11/20/25, 11/26/25, 12/04/25
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PUBLIC NOTICE AD
2004 Honda Accord vin 1hgcm72244a004384
Sale date 12/23/2025 at 8.00
Maddox Automotive
1162 Lee Road 1
Notasulga AL 36866
334-319-1823
Legal Run 11/20/25 & 11/26/25
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
CV-2025-900469.00
MERCHANT DEVELOPMENT, INC., Plaintiff, V.
A Parcel of Land in Lee County, Alabama, as
the same is described in Deed Book 1973 at Page
195, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Lee
County, Alabama, A Parcel of Land in Lee County, Alabama, as
As the same is described in Deed Book 2172 at
Page 225, in the Office of the Judge of Probate
of Lee County, Alabama,
SUMMIT ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC,
Unknown persons who may claim an interest in said property whose identities are unknown and who cannot by reasonable diligence be ascertained, Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
To All Defendants herein, whose whereabouts are unknown and which cannot be ascertained after the exercise of reasonable diligence.
You are hereby notified that on the 25th day of August 2025, a Complaint for Ejectment and Quiet Title was filed in the Circuit Court of Lee County, Alabama, regarding the following described real property
Parcel I
Lot shown as Parcel D, on the Final Plat of Pinehurst Subdivision, of record in Book 17, at Page 163, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama.
Commonly known as 701 West Point Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801; Lee Co. Tax Parcel # 43-10-03-05-1-000-082.000.
Parcel II
Parcel B-1, as shown on the Pinehurst Subdivision, First Revision of record in Book 18, at Page 83, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama.
Commonly known as 701 West Point Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801; Lee Co. Tax Parcel # 43-10-03-05-1-000-082.002
All persons having an interest in said lands or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or any encumbrance or lien thereon, are hereby directed to plead, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before the expiration of 30 days after the last publication of this notice, or thereafter suffer judgment by default to be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.
Done this the 11th day of November 2025.
Mary Roberson Circuit Court Clerk, Lee County
Benjamin H. Parr
830 Avenue A, Suite A
Opelika, Alabama 36801
Telephone Number 334-749-6999
Fax 334-203-1875
ben@benparrlaw.com
Legal Run 11/19/25, 11/26/25, 12/4/25, 12/11/25
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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA
NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Opelika, Alabama, will meet in public session at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in the Courtroom of the Municipal Court Building, 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. in the City of Opelika, Alabama, for the purpose of considering the transaction of business that may properly come before the Council, such business to include, but not be limited to, the authorization by the Council, pursuant to Amendment No. 772 to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended, of a resolution (the “Resolution”) approving the execution and delivery of an Amended Development Agreement (the “Agreement”) by and between the City of Opelika, a municipal corporation (the “City”), and BROAD METRO, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (the “Company”) to be dated the date of delivery with respect to a proposed development to be located in the City (the “Project”).
Pursuant to the original Agreement, the Company has acquired approximately 73.35 acres of real property located at the intersection of Gateway Drive and Interstate 85 in the corporate limits of the City, and is constructing approximately 100,000 square feet of improvements for use as retail, restaurants, a QuikTrip store and gas station, a golf entertainment venue and other commercial uses requiring a total estimated capital investment of $7,400,000. The Company estimates that the Project is expected to create, when fully placed in service, approximately 80-100 full and part-time jobs. In consideration for the obligations of the Company under the Agreement, the City has agreed to share with the Company an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of (a) City Sales Tax Proceeds and (b) Non-Economic and Tourism City Loging Tax Proceeds actually generated and collected from the Development over a period of up to fifteen (15) years. The total maximum City Contribution under the Amended Agreement shall not exceed $9,500,000, and the Commencement date from September of 2027 to March of 2028. The name of the entertainment venue shall be changed from “Golf Suites” to “Chasing Aces”.
The City seeks to achieve, by undertaking its obligations pursuant to the Amended Agreement and the Resolution, to promote the economic development of the City by facilitating the acquisition and construction of the Amended Project for the benefit of the general public, to increase employment opportunities in the City and to increase the tax and revenue base of the City.
The business entity to whom or for whose benefit the City proposes to lend its credit or grant of public funds or thing of value is Broad Metro, LLC.
All interested persons may examine and review the Amended Project Agreement and Resolution and all relevant documents and make copies thereof at personal expense at the offices of the City Clerk during normal business hours, before and after the meeting referenced herein.
During the public meeting referenced above, the City Council will conduct a public hearing with respect to the Amended Agreement and the matters therein contained. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and be heard. Written communications concerning the above matter may be mailed to the City Clerk at City Hall, P.O. Box 390, Opelika, Alabama 36803 at any time prior to the public hearing and may be further submitted to the City Council at the meeting and public hearing.
Please contact Brian Weiss, the City’s ADA Compliance Officer at (334) 705-5134 at least two (2) working days prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations due to a disability.
Further information concerning the information of this Notice can be obtained at the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours.
DATED this the 20th day of November, 2025.
/s/ Russell A. Jones, MMC CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA
Legal Run 11/20/2025
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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA
NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Opelika, Alabama, (the “City”) will meet in public session at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2023, in the Courtroom of the Opelika Municipal Court Building, 300 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Opelika, Lee County, Alabama, for the purpose of considering the transaction of business that may properly come before the Council, such business to include, but not be limited to, the authorization by the Council, pursuant to Amendment No. 772 to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended, of a resolution (the “Resolution”) approving the execution and delivery of an Amended Project Agreement (the “Agreement”) by and among the City, Opelika Industrial Development Authority (“OIDA”) and Miele Manufacturing, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (the “Company”) to be dated the date of delivery with respect to a proposed project to be located in the City (the “Project”).
Pursuant to the Amended Agreement, the Company will agree to lease certain warehouse and office spaces on Orr Avenue in the City of Opelika and to construct and operate an appliance manufacturing facility in the Northeast Industrial Park (the “New Facility”) in the corporate limits of the City of Opelika, requiring an initial estimated capital investment of $100,000,000 in developing, constructing and equipping the project with additional capital investments in the future. The Project consists collectively of the leasing of the warehouse and office space and the acquisition, construction and equipping of the New Facility. The Company estimates that it will initially employ at least 170 full-time employees in the City of Opelika with additional job creation in the future. In consideration for the obligations of the Company under the Agreement, the City will agree, among other things, to provide financial incentives to the Company described more particularly in the Agreement, including, without limitation, cash incentives, job performance incentives, tax abatements and infrastructure improvements, certain of which are described more particularly in this paragraph. The City will agree to design and construct a deceleration lane on Andrews Road to improve roadway traffic into the New Facility. In addition, the City will agree to design and construct a new street to be named “Miele Drive” at the New Facility site. The City will agree to waive all planning, construction and building permit fees related to the Project. Also, the City will agree to reimburse the Company up to $100,000 for water and wastewater (sewer) access and connection fees associated with the New Facility.
The City seeks to achieve, by undertaking its obligations pursuant to the Agreement, as amended, and the Resolution, to promote the local economic and industrial development of the City by facilitating the acquisition and construction of the Project for the benefit of the general public and to increase employment in the City and to increase the tax and revenue base of the City.
The business entity to whom or for whose benefit the City proposes to lend its credit or grant of public funds or thing of value is Miele Manufacturing, Inc. The Amendment proposes extending the original Project Agreement from ten (10) to thirteen (13) years and replace Article 9 of said Agreement entirely.
All interested persons may examine and review the Agreement and Resolution and all relevant documents and make copies thereof at personal expense at the offices of the City Clerk and City Council during normal business hours, before and after the meeting referenced herein.
During the public meeting referenced above, the Council will conduct a public hearing with respect to the Amended Agreement and the matters therein contained. Interested persons will be given reasonable opportunity to express their opinions, arguments and their views, either orally or in writing, or both, at the meeting. Persons unable to attend the meeting may submit their opinions, arguments and their views to the office of the City Clerk, 204 S. 7th Street, Opelika, Alabama 36801.
Further information concerning the information in this Notice can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk at City Hall during normal business hours.
Please contact Brian Weiss, the City’s ADA Contact Person, at 334-705-5134 at least two (2) working days prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations due to any disability.
DATED this the 20th day of November, 2025.
/s/ Russell A. Jones, CMC CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA
Legal Run 11/20/2025
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GST Capital Partners, LLC proposes the construction of a wireless telecommunications facility consisting of a 255-ft (265-ft w/lighting rod) AGL self-support lattice communications tower located at Lee County Road 188, Waverly, Lee County, Alabama 36879 (32.68890 N, 85.57760 W). Interested parties are invited to submit comments regarding potential effects of the proposed facility on historic properties and/or cultural resources to: Delta Oaks Group, PLLC, Attn: Kermit Farrow, 2724 Discovery Drive, Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27616, (919) 342-8247, environmental@deltaoaksgroup.com
Legal Run 11/20/2025
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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Case No.: 2025
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DOYLE R. WIGGINS, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Benjamin H. Parr, Personal Representative on the 14TH day of November, 2025, by Honorable Jere Colley, Judge of Probate Court of Lee 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.
Benjamin H. Parr
Legal Run 11/20/25, 11/26/25 & 12/04/25
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY EUGENE RYAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO: 2025-659
IN RE ESTATE OF LARRY EUGENE RYAN
Letters Testamentary of said deceased have been granted to Amy Heather Ryan Martin, as Personal Representative, on the 17th day of Nov. 2025, by the Judge of the Probate Court of Lee 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 barred.
Jere Colley Judge of Probate Lee County
Legal Run 11/20/25, 11/26/25 & 12/04/25
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