IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF THE
ESTATE OF R. J. GATES
Deceased
NO. 2023-26
Robert J. Gates PETITIONER
Vs.
Crystal D. Gates and any and all unknown RESPONDENTS
Heirs at Law of R. J. Gates whose names,Addresses and/or Post Offices Boxes have not been ascertained after diligent search and inquiry
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO:
Any and all unknown heirs at law of R. J. Gates whose names and addresses remain unknown after diligent search and inquiry,
You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by Robert J. Gates, Administrator of the Estate of R. J. Gates, deceased, Petitioner, seeking to have Court any and all unknown heirs at law of R. J, Gates, whose names, addresses and/or Post Office Boxes have not been ascertained after diligent search and inquiry.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint filed against you in this action at 10:30 O’clock A.M. on the 23rd day of August, 2023, in the courtroom of the Tallahatchie County Courthouse at Charleston, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the complaint. Respondents other than you are Crystal D. Gates.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 7th day of July, 2023.
ANITA M. GREENWOOD
TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY
CHANCERY CLERK
/s/Anita M. Greenwood
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALMA BRADFORD TUCKER, DECEASED CAUSE NO.: 2023-20-2
MARY TUCKER CROFT ADMINISTRATRIX
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW OF ALMA BRADFORD TUCKER, DECEASED, whose names, post office addresses, and residence addresses are unknown after diligent search and inquiry
NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS
You have been made Defendants in the Petition filed in this Court by Mary Tucker Croft, Administratrix of the Estate of Alma Bradford Tucker, Deceased, seeking to adjudicate the heirs-at-law of Alma Bradford Tucker, deceased. Defendants other than you are Bettye Jean Foster, Nanny Tucker Baites, Walter Tucker, Jr., and Hattie Tucker.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint filed against you in this action at 9:00 AM on the 21st day of August 2023, in Chancery Judge Willie Perkin’s Courtroom on the 2nd Floor of the Tallahatchie County Courthouse, at 401 W. Court Street, Sumner, MS, 38957, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the Complaint.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire.
ISSUED UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT, this the 7 day of July, 2023.
ANITA GREENWOOD
CLERK OF THE CHANCERY COURT
TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY,MISSISSIPPI
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALMA BRADFORD TUCKER, DECEASED CAUSE NO.: 2023-20-2
MARY TUCKER CROFT ADMINISTRATRIX
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted to the undersigned, Mary Tucker Croft, Administratrix of the Estate of Alma Bradford Tucker, Deceased, by the Chancery Court of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, on the 3rd day of July, 2023. Notice is hereby given to all entities having claims against the estate to present them to the Clerk of this court within ninety (90) days from the date of first (1st) publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
THIS the 13 day of July, 2023.
/s/ Mary Tucker Croft
MARY TUCKER CROFT, Administratrix
Attorney for the Estate:
S.Watson Turnipseed, MS Bar#106247
PO Box 299, Sumner, MS, 38957
400 Walnut St., Sumner, MS, 38957
662.645.8636
watsonturnipseed@gmail.com
ABANDONED AUTO AUCTION
2013 Nissan Rogue
VIN: N8AS5MT1DW524748
Color: Black
Odometer reading: ?
Auction for the above vehicle will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 at Mitchell’s Repair Shop, South Franklin Street, Charleston, MS.
662-647-3601
BID ADVERTISEMENT
R. H. BEARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Interior Repairs and Upgrades of RH Bearden
The West Tallahatchie School District is seeking bids for construction services at the R. H. Bearden School. The construction services are interior repairs and upgrades at R.H. Bearden School. The project Specifications and Scope of work are available at the West Tallahatchie School District Office, 6470 Friendship Road West Sumner, Mississippi 38957. Specifications and Scope of work are available on behalf of the West Tallahatchie School District at Triage Facility Consultants, LLC, 660 Katherine Drive Suite 304 Flowood, MS 39232. Specifications and Scope of work may be picked up and/or provided electronically. Copies of the Specifications and Scope can be obtained by contacting Kemmery Hill, kehill@wtsd.k12.ms.us, or from the address above.
Pre-bid conference shall be on August 3, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at the West Tallahatchie School District Office, 6470 Friendship Road West Sumner, Mississippi 38957.
Sealed Bids, in duplicate, will be received by the West Tallahatchie School Board Representative until 4:00 P.M. local time on August 7, 2023, in the Board Room at the West Tallahatchie School District Office, located at 6470 West Friendship Road, Sumner, MS 38957. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 10:00 A.M. on August 8, 2023 for construction of the project
The bid bond shall be payable unconditionally to West Tallahatchie School District, Bids on the project must be received on or before the period scheduled for the project and no bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the project, for a period of 45 days. All bids submitted must comply with the requirements of Chapter 3, Title 31 (Section 31-3-1 et seq.) of the Mississippi Code of 1972 as amended.
The West Tallahatchie School District is an equal opportunity employer and hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that, in any contract entered unto pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The West Tallahatchie School District reserves the right to reject any and/or all submittals, waive technicalities, informalities, or irregularities in the submittals received, solicit new submittals, or choose that submittal which is deemed to be in the best interest of the district.
Dr. Sherry Ellington, Superintendent of Education
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS WESLEY ROSS, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2023-41
KIMBERLY ROSS MEDDERS PETITIONER
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Executrixship having being granted on the 13th day of July, A.D., 2023, by the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi to the undersigned Executrix of the Estate of Thomas Wesley Ross, Deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
Dated, this the 13th day of July, A.D., 2023.
/s/ Kimberly Ross Medders
KIMBERLY ROSS MEDDERS, Executrix of the Estate of THOMAS WESLEY ROSS, Deceased
Lance D. Tennyson, MS Bar #105204
Attorney for Executrix
P.O. Box 190
Charleston, MS 38921
P: (662) 647-3656
F: (662) 647-0218
lance@tennysonlegal.com
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Board of Trustees, East Tallahatchie School District, Charleston, MS in the Superintendent’s Office until 2:00 p.m. August 4, 2023 for the sale of the following vehicles to be sold as is:
• BUS #24 4DRBUAFP57A395073
• BUS #41 1HVBBABP8VH467401
• BUS #31 4DRBUAAL3AB248613
• BUS #415 1FDXE45P76HB205
• BUS #7 1HVBBAAN5V469459
• BUS #9 1HVBBAAN3XH251104
• BUS #18 4DRBRAAN14B965682
• BUS #23 4DRBRABP34B965682
• BUS #403 1FDXE45PX5HA66184
• BUS #04 1HUBBAN8VH459881
• BUS #40 1HVBBAN4WH602780
• BUS #34 1HVBBABP1XH202533
• BUS #37 1HVBBAAP8YH307864
• 05 Ford Van #350 1FBSS31L55HB36831 -The van is in working condition and driveable.
Vehicles may be seen at the East Tallahatchie School District Bus shop 246 North Cossar Street, Charleston, MS 38921 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Vehicles will have to be picked up from the Bus Shop. East Tallahatchie School District contact number is 662-647-5524.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO THE CREDITORS OF RICHARD KEYES BRUISTER, SR., DECEASED:
Letters Testamentary on the Last Will and Testament of Richard Keyes Bruister, Sr., Deceased, were issued by the Chancery Court of the Second Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi in Cause No. 23-cv-00019-CFC on the 5th day of July, 2023, to the undersigned as the Executor of said estate. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they are required to have the same probated and registered by the Clerk of said Court within ninety (90) days of the date of the first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.
This the 20th day of July, 2023, which is the date of first publication of this notice.
/s/ Richard Keyes Bruister, Jr., Executor
Estate of Richard Keyes Bruister, Sr., Deceased
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of the East Tallahatchie School District, Charleston, Mississippi until 10:00 a.m. (CDST), July 27, 2023, for:
Milk & Milk Products - Bid Reference #2021-1
The right to reject any and all bids, or any part thereof, and to waive any informalities is reserved by the Board of Trustees as the purchaser. For specifications and directions to bidders, go to www.cmsd.k12.ms.us.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
As provided by Title 27, Chapter 105, Article 3 “Depositories for Funds of Local Governments” (Sections 27-105-301 et seq) of the Mississippi Code of 1872 (Revised 2000) as amended, notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Charleston, Mississippi, at its regular meeting to be held at City Hall, 135 Court Square, Charleston, Mississippi on August 7, 2023, will receive bids and award contracts for the privilege of keeping the City funds, including the City Tax Collector’s funds or any part thereof as provided in Section 27-1050305 Mississippi Code of 1972; and at the said August 7, 2023, meeting the Mayor and Board of Aldermen will received bids or proposals of the banks, as any of them may make for the privilege of keeping the City Funds including the City Tax Collector’s Funds or any part thereof.
Sealed bids showing the kinds of securities which the banks propose to give as security for funds as authorized by law and variable/fixed rates shall be equal to prior month-end U.S. Federal Funds Rate plus or minues _____ basis points, shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk at 135 Court Square, Charleston, Mississippi no later than 9:00 a.m. on August 7, 2023, when the bids/proposals will be opened, examined and compared and contracts awarded at the special board meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at 10:00 a.m.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will cause to be deposited by City Funds in such banks proposing the best terms having in view the safety of said funds. The terms made with each depository shall remain in force for the current year and until new arrangements shall be made according to all laws. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Signed this the 6th day of July, 2023.
Vanisha K. Powell, City Clerk
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF THE COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
In the Matter of the Estate of Mary S. Pressgrove, Deceased
No. 2023-40
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF MARY S. PRESSGROVE, DECEASED
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 11th day of July, 2023, by the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, MS, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Mary S. Pressgrove, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons or firms having claim or claims against the Estate to present same to the Clerk of said Court for probate and registration according to the law of the State of Mississippi, within 90 days from the Second publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.
This the 11th day of July, 2023.
Stephen Daniel Pressgrove
Attorney for Executor:
Thomas U. Reynolds, MSB: 5307
P.O. Drawer 280
Charleston, MS 38921
662-647-3203 ph
662-647-2811 fax
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on December 23, 2020, OMAR ALOWDI and JAMEEL ALOWDI executed a Deed of Trust to Corey M. Williamson, Trustee, for the benefit of the KURT A. LINDLEY which Deed of Trust is filed for record in Book 2021 at Page 2, in the land records in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, at Charleston, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS said Deed of Trust was assigned by KURT LINDLEY to BOBBY HADSKEY by Assignment of Deed of Trust executed on March 16, 2022, and recorded on April 5, 2022, in Book 2022 at Page 706: and
WHEREAS, said Deed of Trust authorizes the appointment and substitution of another Trustee in the place and stead of the Trustee named in said Deed of Trust and whereas said Beneficiary appointed and substituted Gail B. Barton as Trustee therein, by instrument dated May 1, 2023, and duly filed for record in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Substitution of Trustee Book 2 at Page 682; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust, and the entire unpaid balance of said indebtedness together with attorney’s fees, expenses and costs, having been declared to be due and payable pursuant to the terms of said Deed of Trust, and the holders of the note and Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee of said Deed of Trust, to execute the same, by sale of the property therein described in accordance with the terms and conditions of the said Deed of Trust;
NOW THEREFORE, I, GAIL B. BARTON, Substituted Trustee, will on the 4th day of August , 2023, offer for sale at public outcry and sell within legal hours, being between 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., at the West front door of the Tallahatchie County Courthouse located at Charleston, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property lying and being situated in the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, and described as follows:
Tract 1: A parcel of land containing 1.14 acres located partially in Block 5 and Subdivision Lot 13 of the Northwest Ward, City of Charleston, First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at an iron be set on the Northerly right of way of Main Street, said bar being 116.50 feet West of and 80.89 feet North of the Northwest corner of Block 4, Southwest Ward, City of Charleston; then run along said Northerly right of way North 89 degrees 59 minutes 50 seconds West for 194.81 feet to a set iron bar; then run North 00 degrees 11 minutes 44 seconds East for 333.80 feet to a found iron pipe; then run North 89 degrees 46 minutes 47 seconds East for 105.00 feet to a set iron bar; then run South 00 degrees 11 minutes 44 seconds for 205.00 feet to a set iron bar; then run North 89 degrees 46 minutes 47 seconds East for 60.00 feet to a set iron bar; then run North 00 degrees 11 minutes 47 seconds East for 95.57 feet to a set iron bar; then run South 89 degrees 58 minutes 05 seconds East for 29.05 feet to a set iron bar; then run South 00 degrees 00 minutes 10 seconds West for 224.90 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Tract II: The West 100 feet of the South 225 feet of Block 4, and the South 225 feet of Block 5, Northwest Ward, City of Charleston, First Judicial District, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, less and except that certain part of Block 5 heretofore conveyed to Ray Carroll by deed recorded in Book 458 at Page 161 of the land deed records of the First Judicial District, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk.
LESS AND EXCEPT 1.34 acres conveyed to Larry Joe Lindley in Book 474 at Page 306 (see Tract III).
TRACT III: A parcel of land containing 1.34 acres located partially in Block 5 and Subdivision Lot 13 of the Northwest Ward, City of Charleston, First Judicial District, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at an iron bar on the Northerly right of way of Main Street, said bar being l01.81 feet West of and 80.89 feet North of the Northwest corner of Block 4, Southwest Ward, City of Charleston; then run along said Northerly right of way North 89 degrees 59 minutes 50 seconds West for 209.50 feet to a set iron bar; then run North 00 degrees 11 minutes 44 seconds East for 333.80 feet to a found iron pipe; then run North 89 degrees 46 minutes 47 seconds East for 105.00 feet to a set iron bar; then run South 00 degrees 11 minutes 44 seconds West 109.16 feet to a set iron bar; then run South 89 degrees 58 minutes 05 seconds East for 104.50 feet to a set iron bar; then run South 00 degrees 11 minutes 44 seconds West for 224.99 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
LESS AND EXCEPT: A parcel of land located partially in Block 4 and Block 5 and Suburban Lot 13 in the Northwest Ward, City of Charleston, First Judicial District, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Tax Parcel #060F14004, which is the POINT OF BEGINNING of the property herein described: run West along the Northerly right of way of Main Street 190 feet to a point, being approximately 105.50 feet West of and 80.89 feet North of the Northwest corner of Block 4, Southwest Ward, City of Charleston; then run North 00 degrees 00 minutes 10 seconds East for 225 feet; then run 89 degrees 58 minutes 05 seconds East for 190 feet; then run South 225 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Intending to describe a part of Tax Parcel #060F14005.
I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
This the 7th day of July, 2023.
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GAIL B. BARTON, SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT W. PRITCHARD, SR. Deceased
NO. 2023-21
Cluff Pritchard PETITIONER
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having being granted on the 22nd day of June, A.D., 2023, by the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie, Mississippi to the undersigned Administrator of the Estate of Robert W. Pritchard, Sr., deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
Dated, this the 17th day of July, A.D., 2023.
/s/Cluff Pritchard
Cluff Pritchard
Administrator of the Estate of
Robert W. Pritchard, Sr., Deceased
Attorney for
Administrator:
William R. Sanders
Attorney at Law
688 Centerpointe Cove
Oxford, MS 38655
662/647-4271
MS. Bar# 6449
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The North Tallahatchie Water Association (OWNER) requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services on an as needed basis for a project funded by the Mississippi State Department of Health American Rescue Plan Act: Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant Program.
You are invited to submit six (6) copies of a proposal, in accordance with this request, to the Water Association Clerk, North Tallahatchie Water Association, 1262 Havens Road, Enid, MS 38927, no later than 4 p.m. on August 7, 2023.
Selection of an Engineer will be based on the criteria established in this Legal advertisement. Engineer(s) shall not submit any cost or price information with their proposals. Engineer(s) should submit complete proposals sufficient for final selection of the most qualified engineer. The selected Engineer will provide all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. The scope of work may include, but is not limited to, the following: 1) planning services and/or guidance in selecting a project based on system needs; 2)preparation of plans and specifications; 3) distribution of bid documents and any addenda to such documents; 4) assistance in bid opening and preparation of bid tabulation; 5) assistance in the execution of construction contracts; 6) holding pre-construction conference; 7) providing construction management services, including review/approval of payment applications, preparation of change orders, attendance at regular meetings with construction contractor, and performance of construction observation including periodic reports to the OWNER, and 8) assistance with project closeout. The final scope of work will be negotiated at the time of contract execution.
The OWNER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The OWNER encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals.
Based on the Assistance Listing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and Part 2 of the US Treasury State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance and Reporting Guidance (v3.0 February 2022) (Compliance Guide), the following Uniform Guidance provisions apply to the ARPA/CSLFRF grant award:
• Subpart A, Acronyms and Definitions
• Subpart B, General provisions
• Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards (except 2 CFR 200.204, .205, .210, and .213)
• Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements (except 2 CFR 200.305(b)(8) & (9), .308, .309, and .320(c)(4))
• Subpart E, Cost Principles
• Subpart F, Audit Requirements
• 2 CFR Part 25 (Universal Identifier & System for Award Management)
• 2 CFR Part 170 (Reporting Subaward and Executive Compensation Information)
• 2 CFR Part 180 (OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non- procurement)
• Executed contracts shall include provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards listed in Appendix II to Part 200
All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: “Proposal for Engineering Services for MSDH RWAIG Project.” Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Project Knowledge (20 Points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail:
• Qualifications –The qualifications of the firm and persons assigned to the project;
• Experience – The firm’s experience and the projects previously undertaken, the project activities, and the status of the projects;
• Project Knowledge – Familiarity with the OWNER’s infrastructure and regulatory requirements of similar funding programs
The OWNER will designate a selection committee to evaluate each proposal. The selection committee may hold proposals for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. The OWNER will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the selection committee and determined to be the most advantageous to the OWNER, all factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. The contract will be on a fixed price basis. The OWNER has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.
