IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KAY DEMANGE ALLEN, Deceased
CHARLES L. ALLEN III, Petitioner
CAUSE NO. 2025-54
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 4th day of May, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, in Cause No. 2025-54, to the undersigned Executor upon the Estate of Kay deMange Allen, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate and registration according to the law within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this Notice, or they will be forever barred.
This the 15th day of April, 2026.
/s/
Charles L. Allen III, Executor of the Estate of
Kay deMange Allen
Of counsel:
LAW OFFICE OF ROB TYNER
ROB TYNER MSB NO. 99253
P.O. BOX 179
SUMNER, MS 38957
662-375-8756
662-375-8694 (fax)
Rob@robtynerlaw.com
Solicitor
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
In the Matter of the Estate of Melzina Jones, Deceased
Cause No. 2026-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 1st day of May, A.D., 2026, by the Chancery Court of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Melzina Jones, Deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present same to the Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to the law within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will forever be barred.
This the 1st day of May, 2026.
Sylvester Jones, Administrator of the Estate of Melzina Jones
Thomas U. Reynolds
MSB #5307
Attorney for Administrator
PO Drawer 280
Charleston, MS 38921
(662) 647-3203
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
Brian D. Wilkes, in this capacity as Co-Executor of the Estate of Linda Carol Wilkes, Deceased;
Alicia Wood Smith McCormick, Co-Executrix of the Estate of Linda Carol Wilkes, Deceased;
Ted Raymond Todd, Laura Megan Carter, Devin Todd, and Jody R. Todd, Petitioners
v. All Known, Unknown or Absent Heirs-At-Law of Angelia Wilkes Todd, Deceased, Respondents
Civil Action No. 2026-24
RULES 81 SUMMONS
The State of Mississippi
To: All Known, Unknown or Absent Heirs at Law of Angela Wilkes Todd, Deceased
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT
You have been made a Respondent in the civil action filed in this Court by Brian D. Wilkes, Alicia Wood Smith McCormick, Ted Raymond, Laura Megan Carter, Devin Todd and Jody R. Todd, Petitioners. The petitions seeks to determine the Heirs-at-Law of Angela Wilkes Todd, Deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend the Petition filed against you in this action at 9:30 a.m. on June 19, 2026, at the Tallahatchie County Courthouse in Charleston, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgement will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the Petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, this the 30th day of April, 2026.
Anita Greenwood, Clerk of the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
By: Y. Hudson, D.C.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2015, Latifha Chanice Patterson, single, executed a certain Deed of Trust to W. Stewart Robinson, Trustee for the use and benefit of Ditech Financial LLC which Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, on November 9, 2015, in Deed of Trust Book 2015, Page 3458.
WHEREAS, U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee of the NRZ Pass-Through Trust XI, the current holder and/or assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk’s Office on April 15, 2026 in Deed of Trust Book 2026, in Page 669; and
WHEREAS, Default having been made in the terms and conditions of said deed of trust and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust, U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee of the NRZ Pass-Through Trust XI, the legal holder of said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in said deed of trust, will on June 11, 2026 offer for sale at public outcry and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the main front door of the County Courthouse of Tallahatchie County in Charleston, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property situated in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, to wit:
A PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 1.0 ACRE LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT AN IRON BAR ON THE WEST BOUNDARY OF A PUBLIC ROAD THAT IS 1513 FEET, MORE OR LESS, NORTH OF AND 961 FEET, MORE OR LESS, WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6, AND THEN RUN NORTH ALONG SAID WEST BOUNDARY 120 FEET TO AN IRON BAR, THEN WEST 363 FEET TO AN IRON BAR, THEN SOUTH 120 FEET TO AN IRON BAR, THE WEST 363 FEET TO AN IRON BAR, THEN SOUTH 120 FEET TO AN IRON BAR, THEN EAST 363 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
MORE CORRECTLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
A PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 1.0 ACRE LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT AN IRON BAR ON THE WEST BOUNDARY OF A PUBLIC ROAD THAT IS 1513 FEET, MORE OR LESS, NORTH OF AND 961 FEET, MORE OR LESS, WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6, AND THEN RUN NORTH ALONG SAID WEST BOUNDARY 120 FEET TO AN IRON BAR, THEN WEST 363 FEET TO AN IRON BAR, THEN SOUTH 120 FEET TO AN IRON BAR, THEN EAST 363 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
More commonly known as: 1207 Waypoint Dr, Cascilla, MS 38920
I will convey only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
Substitute Trustee
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
244 Inverness Center Drive, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(801) 355-2886
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF 2ND DISTRICT TALLAHATCHIE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated March 21, 1991, executed by ARCHIE HUDSON conveying certain real property therein described to CARL E. HOMES, COUNTY FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION SUPERVISOR, as Trustee, for UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Original Beneficiary, to secure the indebtedness therein described, as same appears of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of 2nd District Tallahatchie County, Mississippi filed and recorded March 21, 1991, in Book 273, Page 538; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred and assigned to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE (RHS) OR SUCCESSOR AGENCY, FORMERLY FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION; and
WHEREAS, Rubin Lublin, LLC has been appointed as Substitute Trustee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee shall, on June 11, 2026 within the lawful hours of sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the north front door of the Courthouse proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in 2nd District Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, to wit:
LOT 7, WEST RIDGE SUBDIVISION, TOWN OF SUMNER, MISSISSIPPI, AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION ON FILE IN THE CHANCERY CLERK AT SUMNER, MISSISSIPPI, SAID SUBDIVISION BEING LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF SUMNER, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN THE NORTH HALF (N 1/2) OF SECTION ELEVEN (11), TOWNSHIP TWENTY-FOUR (24) NORTH, RANGE TWO (2) WEST, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 311 WILSON ST, SUMNER, MS 38957. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.
Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed, and (3) purchaser’s tendering to Rubin Lublin, LLC, anti-money laundering information as required pursuant to the FinCEN Real Estate Report Rule. Failure to provide information, could result in rescission of the sale.
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Rubin Lublin, LLC
3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
rlselaw.com/property-listing
Tel: (877) 813-0992
Fax: (470) 508-9401
TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY EXPENSE SUMMARY FOR: 4/30/2026
001-100 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 590597.83
001-101 CHANCERY CLERK 8498.07
001-102 CIRCUIT CLERK 19669.36
001-105 TAX COLLECTOR/ASSESSOR 19890.87
001-120 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION 5048.89
001-121 COMPTROLLER 8420.20
001-122 PURCHASING 6792.62
001-123 INVENTORY 856.79
001-124 RECEIVING 2038.87
001-151 COURTHOUSE MAINTENANCE 19501.54
001-152 COMPUTER COST AND SUPPLIES 15134.87
001-153 REAPPRAISAL AND MAPPING 12458.95
001-154 VETERANS SERVICE 1701.77
001-155 FLOOD PLAIN 460.86
001-160 CHANCERY COURT 10424.63
001-161 CIRCUIT COURT 19633.69
001-162 JUSTICE COURT-2ND DISTRICT 10073.45
001-163 YOUTH SERVICES 12845.08
001-165 LUNACY COURT 9098.98
001-166 JUSTICE COURT-1ST DISTRICT 9595.64
001-167 CORONER'S INQUEST 5389.73
001-168 DISTRICT ATTORNEY 1558.88
001-169 COUNTY ATTORNEY 7135.96
001-170 PUBLIC DEFENDER 3666.67
001-172 JUSTICE COURT JUDGES 12639.24
001-180 ELECTION 37068.90
001-190 OTHER GENERAL GOVERNMENT 17003.64
001-200 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 148204.20
001-201 WORK CENTER 66951.86
001-202 SCHOOL DEPUTIES 5599.37
001-220 CCA-PRISON 18172.00
001-240 AMBULANCE SERVICE 30000.00
001-250 FIRE DEPARTMENT 300.00
001-262 CONSTABLES 6078.13
001-420 HEALTH DEPARTMENT 5068.72
001-440 REGION I MENTAL HEALTH 1558.33
001-441 HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE 6250.00
001-450 WELFARE DEPARTMENT 5268.50
001-500 LIBRARY 8259.67
001-530 PARKS & RECREATION 722.22
001-630 SOIL CONSERVATION 3382.74
001-631 EXTENSION SERVICE 3954.74
001-900 INTERFUND TRANSFERS 24375.00
002-900 INTERFUND TRANSFER 128098.71
097-233 E911 1476.05
104-501 LAW LIBRARY 2544.63
106-250 VOL. FIRE DEPARTMENT 41919.43
113-260 CIVIL DEFENSE 10433.43
150-300 ROAD DEPARTMENT 221805.30
150-800 DEBT SERVICE 133400.63
400-340 SOLID WASTE 41014.15
697-106 CLERKS PAYROLL 11222.80
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: 1793266.59 ***
TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY EXPENSE SUMMARY FOR: 4/30/2026
THIS IS A SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES FOR PERIOD ENDING APRIL 30, 2026 LISTING THE TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS BY EACH DEPARTMENT. A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL EXPENDITURES REPRESENTING THESE TOTALS IS RECORDED IN THE DOCKET OF CLAIMS AND IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE CHANCERY CLERKS OFFICE DURING REGULAR HOURS.
CLERK OF THE BOARD
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MELZINA JONES, DECEASED CAUSE NO.: 2026-13
SUMMONS IN RULE (D)(1) AND (2) TYPE ACTION
COUNTY OF TALLAHATCHIE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: ALFRED JONES, WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN AFTER DILIGENT SEARCH AND INQUIRY AND TO ANY HEIRS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN OF MELZINA JONES, DECEASED, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WHO MAY HAVE ANY INTERERST IN THIS MATTER.
Take notice that a hearing will be held in the above styled and numbered action to which you are a defendant on Wednesday June 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Tallahatchie County Courthouse in Charleston, Mississippi on the Petition to Determine Heirs and for Other Relief.
(X) The action against you is one described in Rule 81(d)(1), MRCP, which is triable 30 days after completion of service of process in any manner other than by publication, or 30 days after the first publication where process is by publication.
( ) The action against you is one described by Rule 81 (d)(2), MRCP, which is triable seven (7) days after service of process in any manner other than by publication, or 30 days after the first publication where process is by publication.
Although Rule 81(d)(1) does not require you to file an answer or other pleading, you may do so if you deem it necessary to properly develop the issues, or, if you are required to do so by the Court. In any event, however, YOU SHOULD APPEAR IN COURT IN PERSON ON THE DATE, TIME, AND PLACE DESIGNATED ABOVE to defend the action. Failure to appear may result in a judgment against you.
Issued under my hand and Seal of Said Court, on this the 6th day of May, 2026.
CHANCERY CLERK OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
By: Vickie Ross, DEPUTY CLERK
