Legal Notices

December 25, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 25000213CAAXMX

Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC

Plaintiff,

vs.

The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, and all other parties claiming interest by, through, under or against the Estate of Harry Melvin Boyd, Sr. a/k/a Harry Melvin Boyd a/k/a Harry Boyd, Sr. a/k/a Harry M. Boyd a/k/a Harry Boyd, Deceased; et al

Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION -

CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE

TO: The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, and all other parties claiming interest by, through, under or against the Estate of Harry Melvin Boyd, Sr. a/k/a Harry Melvin Boyd a/k/a Harry Boyd, Sr. a/k/a Harry M. Boyd a/k/a Harry Boyd, Deceased

Last Known Address: Unknown

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Jackson County, Florida:

COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE N 00 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 07 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 304.41 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (RLS 3532), THENCE N 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 46 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 476.47 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (PSM 5943), SAID IRON ROD BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUE N 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 46 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 176.38 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (RLS 3532), THENCE N 00 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 05 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 370.58 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (RLS 3532), THENCE S 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 14 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 176.38 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (PSM 5943), THENCE S 00 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 05 SECONDS W A DISTANCE OF 370.34 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:

COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE N 00 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 07 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 304.41 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (RLS 3532), THENCE N 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 46 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 476.47 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (PSM 5943), THENCE CONTINUE N 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 46 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 176.38 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (RLS 3532), THENCE N 00 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 05 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 370.58 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (RLS 3532), THENCE S 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 14 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 176.38 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (PSM 5943) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUE S 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 14 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 429.65 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (PSM 5943) SET ON THE WESTERLY MAINTAINED RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MANATEE ROAD, THENCE S 00 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 07 SECONDS W, ALONG SAID WESTERLY MAINTAINED RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 30.00 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (PSM 5943), THENCE DEPARTING SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, N 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 14 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 429.79 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (PSM 5943), THENCE N 00 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 05 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Julie York, Esquire, Brock & Scott, PLLC., the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 4919 Memorial Hwy, Suite 135, Tampa, FL 33634, within thirty (30) days of the first date of publication on or before January 17, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

DATED on November 24, 2025.

Clayton Rooks III

As Clerk of the Court

Marissa Driggers

As Deputy Clerk

As published in The Graceville News December 18, 2025 and December 25, 2025.

December 18, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NO. 2025 CP 201

IN RE: The Estate of

JIMMIE EVERETT WOODS,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Jimmie Everett Woods, deceased, whose date of death was March 25, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate

Division, the address of which is 4445 Lafayette St., Marianna, FL 32446. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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

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

BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is December 11, 2025.

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH WOODS DAVIS

57 HAYFIELD LANE

ALFORD, FL 32420

Attorney for Personal Representative

JOHN A. GRANT

ATTORNEY

2121-C KILLARNEY WAY

TALLAHASSEE, FL 32309

TELEPHONE: (850) 702-9400

FAX: (850) 702-9410

E-MAIL: john@johngrantlaw.com

As published in The Graceville News December 11, 2025 and December 18, 2025.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 25000213CAAXMX

Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC

Plaintiff,

vs.

The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, and all other parties claiming interest by, through, under or against the Estate of Harry Melvin Boyd, Sr. a/k/a Harry Melvin Boyd a/k/a Harry Boyd, Sr. a/k/a Harry M. Boyd a/k/a Harry Boyd, Deceased; et al

Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION -

CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE

TO: The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, and all other parties claiming interest by, through, under or against the Estate of Harry Melvin Boyd, Sr. a/k/a Harry Melvin Boyd a/k/a Harry Boyd, Sr. a/k/a Harry M. Boyd a/k/a Harry Boyd, Deceased

Last Known Address: Unknown

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Jackson County, Florida:

COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE N 00 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 07 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 304.41 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (RLS 3532), THENCE N 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 46 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 476.47 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (PSM 5943), SAID IRON ROD BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUE N 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 46 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 176.38 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (RLS 3532), THENCE N 00 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 05 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 370.58 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (RLS 3532), THENCE S 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 14 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 176.38 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (PSM 5943), THENCE S 00 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 05 SECONDS W A DISTANCE OF 370.34 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:

COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE N 00 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 07 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 304.41 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (RLS 3532), THENCE N 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 46 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 476.47 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (PSM 5943), THENCE CONTINUE N 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 46 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 176.38 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (RLS 3532), THENCE N 00 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 05 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 370.58 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (RLS 3532), THENCE S 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 14 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 176.38 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (PSM 5943) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUE S 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 14 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 429.65 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (PSM 5943) SET ON THE WESTERLY MAINTAINED RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MANATEE ROAD, THENCE S 00 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 07 SECONDS W, ALONG SAID WESTERLY MAINTAINED RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 30.00 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (PSM 5943), THENCE DEPARTING SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, N 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 14 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 429.79 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (PSM 5943), THENCE N 00 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 05 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Julie York, Esquire, Brock & Scott, PLLC., the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 4919 Memorial Hwy, Suite 135, Tampa, FL 33634, within thirty (30) days of the first date of publication on or before January 17, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

DATED on November 24, 2025.

Clayton Rooks III

As Clerk of the Court

Marissa Driggers

As Deputy Clerk

As published in The Graceville News December 18, 2025 and December 25, 2025.

December 11, 2025

.IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 25-204 CP

IN RE: The Estate of CARL B. MORSTADT,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Carl B. Morstadt, deceased, whose date of death was June 22, 2024, File Number 25-404 CP, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this

court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

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

BARRED.

A Personal Representative or Curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211.

The date of first publication of this notice is December 04, 2025.

LEONARD MERRILL

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News December 4, 2025 and December 11, 2025.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NO. 2025 CP 201

IN RE: The Estate of

JIMMIE EVERETT WOODS,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Jimmie Everett Woods, deceased, whose date of death was March 25, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate

Division, the address of which is 4445 Lafayette St., Marianna, FL 32446. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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

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

BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is December 11, 2025.

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH WOODS DAVIS

57 HAYFIELD LANE

ALFORD, FL 32420

Attorney for Personal Representative

JOHN A. GRANT

ATTORNEY

2121-C KILLARNEY WAY

TALLAHASSEE, FL 32309

TELEPHONE: (850) 702-9400

FAX: (850) 702-9410

E-MAIL: john@johngrantlaw.com

As published in The Graceville News December 11, 2025 and December 18, 2025.

December 4, 2025

Invitation to Bid

Schmidt Environmental Const., Inc. is currently accepting proposals from suppliers & subcontractors for the “M0172 Graceville – DR / Graceville Water Wells 3, 6 and 7 Improvements. for the City of Graceville, FL. SECI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage MBE/DBE/WBE participation. For more information regarding this project or other projects SECI is currently bidding check out our website www.schmidteci.com, email allyson@schmidteci.com, or call (334) 887-0334.

As published in The Graceville News November 27 and December 4, 2025.

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 24000184CAAXMX

COMPU-LINK CORPORATION, DBA CELINK,

Plaintiff,

vs.

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

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF

FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 20, 2025, and entered in 24000184CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the FOURTEENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Jackson County, Florida, wherein COMPU-LINK CORPORATION, DBA CELINK is the Plaintiff and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF CLIFF EDWARD GOINES, DECEASED; MARY GOINES; JOHN D. HENDERSON; CLYDE EDDIE WALLACE; CLIFF GOINES, JR.; PATRICIA WASHINGTON; EDWARD ALLEN; REGINALD BAKER; MAURICE GRIMSLEY; LATIA BASS; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF DONALD T. GOINES, DECEASED; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT are the Defendant(s). CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at https://jackson.realforeclose.com/, at 11:00 AM, on December 18, 2025, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

A 100'X100' PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA. SAID PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE N00°30'00" WEST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29, A DISTANCE OF 3,238.77 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°09'00" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 421.72 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°51'00" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 111.57 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89°52'41" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02°10'47" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°52'41" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02°10'47" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

TOGETHER WITH THE FOLLOWING 30' INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29: THENCE NORTH 00°30'00" WEST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29, A DISTANCE OF 3,238.77 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°09'00" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 421.72 FEET; TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00°51'00" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 111.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°52'41" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°51'00" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 111.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°09'00" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

Property Address: 5690 SUNLIGHT ROAD, MALONE, FL 32445

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

Dated this 18 day of November, 2025.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: Marissa Driggers

As Deputy Clerk

IMPORTANT

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

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff

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

Telephone: 561-241-6901

Fax: 561-997-6909

File Number: 22-072493

As published in The Graceville News November 27 and December 4, 2025.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 25-299 CP

IN RE: The Estate of PATRICIA ANN SAWYER,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Patricia Ann Sawyer, deceased, whose date of death was September 6, 2025, File Number 25-299 CP, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this

court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

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

BARRED.

A Personal Representative or Curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211.

The date of first publication of this notice is November 27, 2025.

EMMA CLAIRE WANGLE

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News November 27 and December 4, 2025.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 25-204 CP

IN RE: The Estate of CARL B. MORSTADT,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Carl B. Morstadt, deceased, whose date of death was June 22, 2024, File Number 25-404 CP, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this

court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

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

BARRED.

A Personal Representative or Curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211.

The date of first publication of this notice is December 04, 2025.

LEONARD MERRILL

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News November 27 and December 4, 2025.

November 27, 2025

Invitation to Bid

Schmidt Environmental Const., Inc. is currently accepting proposals from suppliers & subcontractors for the “M0172 Graceville – DR / Graceville Water Wells 3, 6 and 7 Improvements. for the City of Graceville, FL. SECI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage MBE/DBE/WBE participation. For more information regarding this project or other projects SECI is currently bidding check out our website www.schmidteci.com, email allyson@schmidteci.com, or call (334) 887-0334.

As published in The Graceville News November 27 and December 4, 2025.

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 24000184CAAXMX

COMPU-LINK CORPORATION, DBA CELINK,

Plaintiff,

vs.

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

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF

FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 20, 2025, and entered in 24000184CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the FOURTEENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Jackson County, Florida, wherein COMPU-LINK CORPORATION, DBA CELINK is the Plaintiff and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF CLIFF EDWARD GOINES, DECEASED; MARY GOINES; JOHN D. HENDERSON; CLYDE EDDIE WALLACE; CLIFF GOINES, JR.; PATRICIA WASHINGTON; EDWARD ALLEN; REGINALD BAKER; MAURICE GRIMSLEY; LATIA BASS; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF DONALD T. GOINES, DECEASED; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT are the Defendant(s). CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at https://jackson.realforeclose.com/, at 11:00 AM, on December 18, 2025, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

A 100'X100' PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA. SAID PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE N00°30'00" WEST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29, A DISTANCE OF 3,238.77 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°09'00" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 421.72 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°51'00" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 111.57 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89°52'41" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02°10'47" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°52'41" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02°10'47" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

TOGETHER WITH THE FOLLOWING 30' INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29: THENCE NORTH 00°30'00" WEST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 29, A DISTANCE OF 3,238.77 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°09'00" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 421.72 FEET; TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00°51'00" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 111.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°52'41" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°51'00" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 111.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°09'00" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

Property Address: 5690 SUNLIGHT ROAD, MALONE, FL 32445

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

Dated this 18 day of November, 2025.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: Marissa Driggers

As Deputy Clerk

IMPORTANT

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

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff

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

Telephone: 561-241-6901

Fax: 561-997-6909

File Number: 22-072493

As published in The Graceville News November 27 and December 4, 2025.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 25-299 CP

IN RE: The Estate of PATRICIA ANN SAWYER,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Patricia Ann Sawyer, deceased, whose date of death was September 6, 2025, File Number 25-299 CP, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this

court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

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

BARRED.

A Personal Representative or Curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211.

The date of first publication of this notice is November 27, 2025.

EMMA CLAIRE WANGLE

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News November 27 and December 4, 2025.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 25-204 CP

IN RE: The Estate of CARL B. MORSTADT,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Carl B. Morstadt, deceased, whose date of death was June 22, 2024, File Number 25-404 CP, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this

court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

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

BARRED.

A Personal Representative or Curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211.

The date of first publication of this notice is December 04, 2025.

LEONARD MERRILL

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News November 27 and December 4, 2025.

November 6, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 25-280 CP

IN RE: The Estate of CLEREA HODGES,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Clerea Hodges, deceased, whose date of death was August 8, 2025, File Number 25-280 CP, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

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

A Personal Representative or Curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211.

The date of first publication of this notice is October 30, 2025.

TRACY PETTIS

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News October 30 and November 6, 2025.

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FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of ALFORD LIQUOR AND LOTTO, located in Jackson County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida, in accordance with Section 865.09, Florida Statutes.

Owner: PREMBEVS INC

Principal Address:1771 GEORGIA ST

ALFORD, FL 32420

As published in The Graceville News November 06, 2025.

October 30, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 25-280 CP

IN RE: The Estate of CLEREA HODGES,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Clerea Hodges, deceased, whose date of death was August 8, 2025, File Number 25-280 CP, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

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

A Personal Representative or Curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211.

The date of first publication of this notice is October 30, 2025.

TRACY PETTIS

Personal Representative

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Attorney for Personal Representative

Post Office Box 761

Marianna, Florida 32447

(850) 482-6600

Florida Bar No. 614092

simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

As published in The Graceville News October 30 and November 6, 2025.

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FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of GrayPro Heating and Cooling, located in Jackson County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida, in accordance with Section 865.09, Florida Statutes.

Owner: GrayPro LLC

Principal Address:1031 7th Avenue Graceville, FL. 32440

As published in The Graceville News October 30, 2025.

October 23, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR

QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

TOWN OF NOMA, FLORIDA

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

The Town of Noma, Florida, is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified professional engineering firms to provide continuing professional engineering services pursuant to Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA).

Services may include water, wastewater, stormwater, roadway, park, and other municipal infrastructure projects, as well as grant application and administration assistance.

Interested firms should contact the Town Clerk for a complete RFQ package, which includes the scope of services, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.

Submittals are due no later than 2:00 p.m. (CST) on Friday, November 21, 2025.

Contact:

Town of Noma – Attn: Ben Tew, Town Clerk

3467 Skipper Avenue | Bonifay, FL 32425

Phone: (850) 768-4632

Email: NomaTownHall@outlook.com

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, to waive informalities, and to select the firm(s) deemed in the best interest of the Town.

As published in The Graceville News October 16 and October 23, 2025.

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 25000035CAAXMX

NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT

MORTGAGE SERVICING,Plaintiff,

vs.

SANDRA ELIZABETH BAXLEY, et al.,

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF

FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure filed September 15, 2025 entered in Civil Case No. 25000035CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Judicial Circuit in and for Jackson County, Marianna, Florida, the Clerk of Court, Clerk of Court of Jackson County, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.jackson.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 30 day of October, 2025 at on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to- wit:

COMMENCE AT AN EXISTING CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE SW CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY FLORIDA, THENCE NORTH 06 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 22 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 310.18 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE P.T. OF A CURVE, THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST 30.00 FEET TO A NAIL AND DISC IN THE CENTERLINE OF OLD HICKORY ROAD, THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST 512.60 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 77 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST 742.37 FEET, THENCE NORTH 75 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 200.00 FEET TO A NAIL AND DISC IN THE CENTERLINE OF INDIAN SPRINGS ROAD, THENCE NORTH 14 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 539.41 FEET, THENCE NORTH 41 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EASTA DISTANCE OF 1,096.41 FEET, THENCE NORTH 12 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 870.00 FEET THENCE NORTH 80 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 816.51 FEET THENCE NORTH 12 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 240.00 FEET, THENCE NORTH 77 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 30.00 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF AN EXISTING PAVED ROAD MARKING THE P.T. OF A CURVE, THENCE NORTH 77 DEGREES 16

MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 300.00 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT, THENCE NORTH 12 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST A

DISTANCE OF 683.71 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE P.C. OF A CURVE; SAID CURVE BEING CONCAVE TOWARDS THE LEFT HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF 63 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 20 SECONDS; A RADIUS OF 317.20 FEET; AN ARC DISTANCE OF 350.93 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE P.T. OF SAID CURVE THENCE NORTH 50 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST A

DISTANCE OF 226.53 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT AND CALL THIS THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 50 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 210.00 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF A PAVED ROAD, THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF A SAID ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 204.92 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT, THENCE SOUTH 77 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 08 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT, THENCE SOUTH 32 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 270.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 0.92 ACRES MORE OR LESS AND IS LOCATED IN THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL IS SUBJECT TO A POWERLINE EASEMENT BEING 30 FEET WIDE ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PROPERTY.

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

Dated this 16 day of September, 2025.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: NB

As Deputy Clerk

As published in The Graceville News October 16 and October 23, 2025.

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 32-2025-ca-000013

APEX BANK,

Plaintiff,

vs.

BRANDI DUDLEY A/K/A BRANDI DIANE DUDLEY A/K/A BRANDI D. HOBBS A/K/A BRANDI D. JACKSON, et al.,

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF

FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure filed September 19, 2025 entered in Civil Case No. 32-2025-ca-000013 of the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Judicial Circuit in and for Jackson County, Marianna, Florida, the Clerk of Court, Clerk of Court of Jackson County, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.jackson.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on November 6, 2025 at 11:00 am on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit:

SOUTH HALF OF LOTS 22 AND 23, GAY-LOU SUBDIVISION IN JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL PLAT BOOK A-4, PAGE 32, BEING IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RAGE 7 WEST.

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

unclaimed.

Dated this 22 day of September, 2025.

CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III

As Clerk of the Court

By: DE HENDERSON

As Deputy Clerk

Persons with a disability needing special accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding at any courthouse or court program, should within two (2) days of receipt of notice, contact Court Administration to request such an accommodation. Please contact the following: Court Administration, P.O. Box 826, Marianna, Florida 32447; Phone: 850-718-0026; Hearing & Voice Impaired: 1-800-955-8771; Email:

ADARequest@jud14.flcourts.org.

As published in The Graceville News October 16 and October 23, 2025.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the construction of STREET RESURFACING; will be received by the Town of Noma at the Town Hall, 3467 Skipper Avenue; Bonifay, Florida until Friday, November 21, 2025, at 2:00 p. m., and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud. This project will be funded by the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program, Grant #23DB-N05.

Principal items of work include the following: the installation of 1,700 tons of asphaltic concrete street resurfacing, 10,500 linear feet of restriping and other miscellaneous items.

Plans and Specifications may be examined at the Town of Noma, 3467 Skipper Ave; Bonifay, Florida 32425.

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 info@questcdn.com 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 their bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond payable to the Owner for 5% of the total amount of the bid not to exceed $10,000.00. The successful bidder will be required to submit a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond.

All nonresident contractors preparing bids shall submit with the bid documents evidence of a current Florida General Contractor’s License, evidence (with original seal of the State of Florida) of proper registration with the Florida Secretary of State as a foreign corporation, and a Certificate of Good Standing of a Foreign Corporation from the State of Florida Department of Revenue. Bids submitted by a nonresident contractor without these documents included will be rejected.

Litermin Joseph, Mayor

Town of Noma

As published in The Graceville News October 16 and October 23, 2025.

October 16, 2025

.PUBLIC NOTICE