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Notice of Public Hearing
The Board of Adjustment for the Village of Alamance will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village of Alamance Town Hall located at 2874 Rob Shepherd Drive, Burlington, NC. The purpose of this hearing is to receive citizen input regarding the application for a Special Use Permit for Parcel ID 112103, Burlington, NC 27215.
The request is to allow for a grill to be added in the proposed new construction of a gas station. The property is in the Mixed Use (MU) District.
Persons needing special assistance or non-English speaking persons should contact the Town Clerk at 336 226-0033 no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Hearing impaired persons desiring additional information or having questions regarding this subject should call the North Carolina Relay Number for the Deaf at 1-800-735-8262.
Jan. 15,22, 2026.
CREDITORS NOTICE
The undersigned, David Ray Harris, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Ann Barber Harris (aka Ann Cornelia Harris), deceased, 25 E 1135, a resident of Alamance County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes 28A-19-3. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 22nd day of January, 2026.
David Ray Harris
Executor of the Estate of Ann Barber Harris (aka Ann Cornelia Harris),
25 E 1135
c/o P.O. Drawer 59
3453 Forestdale Drive
Burlington, NC 27216
N. Madison Wall, II, Attorney
HOLT, LONGEST, WALL & MOSELEY, P.L.L.C.
P.O. Drawer 59
3453 Forestdale Drive
Burlington, NC 27216
Jan. 22, 29;Feb. 5, 12, 2026.
GENERAL NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ADMINISTRATOR’S
NOTICE
Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Renee Michaela Littles, Deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina (25 E 001118-000), this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at P.O. Drawer 2958, Burlington, North Carolina 27216-2958 on or before April 22, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said Estate should please make immediate payment.
This the 22″^ day of January 2026.
Lacy Littles
Administrator
ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE:
Jennifer L. Bogacki, Esquire
THE VERNON LAW FIRM, P.A.
P.O. Drawer 2958
Burlington, NC 27216-2958
01/22/2026, 01/29/2026, 02/05/2026, 02/12/202.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Stephen M. Wiener, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, under File No, 25 E 001130-000, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned in care of Mark R.A. Horn, Esq., Moore & Van Allen PLLC, 100 North Tryon Street, Suite 4700, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-4003, on or before the 23rd day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 22nd day of January, 2026.
Jill S. Dickens,
Administrator of the Estate of Stephen M. Wiener
Jan. 22,29, Feb. 5,12, 2026. Pd.
25 SP 000016-000
NOTICE OF
FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA,
ALAMANCE COUNTY
Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Scarlett Rhodes a/k/a Scarlett Lynn Rhodes and Larry Alan Rhodes a/k/a Larry A. Rhodes to Chicago Title Insurance, Trustee(s), which was dated July 10, 2007 and recorded on July 18, 2007 in Book 2598 at Page 873, Alamance County Registry, North Carolina.
Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on February 4, 2026 at 01:00 PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Alamance County, North Carolina, to wit:
BEING ALL OF LOT NUMBER SIXTY-ONE (61), SECTION ONE, ASHLEY WOODS SUBDIVISION, A PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36 AT PAGE 14, RE-RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 47 AT PAGE 53, ALAMANCE COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIPTION.
Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.
Said property is commonly known as 104 Aspen Avenue, Elon, NC 27244.
A Certified Check ONLY (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.
Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. Substitute Trustee does not have possession of the property and cannot grant access, prior to or after the sale, for purposes of inspection and/or appraisal. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Larry Alan Rhodes and spouse, Scarlette Lynn Rhodes.
An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
Pursuant to NCGS §45-21.25A, this sale may be subject to remote bids placed by bidders not physically present at the place of sale, which may be accepted by the person conducting the sale, or their agent”.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC
Substitute Trustee
Brock & Scott, PLLC
Attorneys for Trustee
Services of Carolina, LLC
5431 Oleander Drive
Suite 200
Wilmington, NC 28403
PHONE: (910) 392-4988
File No.: 16-10847-FC03
Jan. 22,29, 2026.
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF
PROCESS
BY PUBLICATION
UPON PARENT
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
DISTRICT COURT
DIVISION
FILE NO. 25 JA 000065-000 & 25 JA 000066-000
STATE OF
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ALAMANCE
IN RE: J.L.Q.A. AND
K.L.T.A.
Dates of Birth: 02/18/2024
TO: Kelvin Quinton Smith and Any Unknown Father
Respondent:
TAKE NOTICE that petitions have been filed alleging that the above-described juveniles are neglected and dependent. On September 17, 2025, the children were adjudicated “Neglected Juveniles” as defined by G.S. 7B-101(15); and “Dependent Juveniles” as defined by G.S. 7B-101(9). On January 7, 2026, a permanency planning hearing was held. The next permanency planning hearing is scheduled to be heard April 22, 2026.
Petitions have been filed by the Alamance County Department of Social Services. You are hereby notified to appear at 8:30 a.m. on the 22nd day of April, 2026 for a permanency planning hearing in the Alamance County District Court. The twin girls were born to Jalessa Albright, an African-American female. The children were born in Charlotte, North Carolina. The mother reports she met the father while working at Precore.
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED TO APPEAR on the 22nd day of April, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. for a permanency planning hearing. If the Court determines that the allegations of the petitions are true, the Court will conduct a dispositional hearing to consider the needs of the juveniles and enter an order designed to meet those needs and the objectives of the State. The dispositional order may:
1. remove the juveniles from the custody of a parent, guardian, or custodian;
2. order the parent to pay child support if the children are placed with someone other than the parent;
3. place legal or physical custody of the juveniles with the parent on the condition
that the parent undergo medical, psychiatric, psychological, or other treatment;
4. require that the juveniles receive medical, psychiatric, psychological, or other treatment and that the parent participate in the treatment;
5. require the parent to undergo psychiatric, psychological, or other treatment or
counseling;
6. order the parent to pay for treatment that is ordered for the juveniles or the parent.
IF THE PROBLEMS SET FORTH IN THE JUVENILE PETITIONS ARE NOT CORRECTED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR OTHER GROUNDS ARISE
UNDER G.S. 7B-1111, A MOTION IN THE CAUSE MAY BE FILED TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS ENTIRELY. UPON PROPER NOTICE AND HEARING, THE COURT COULD TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS.
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear at the time set for the hearing upon the petition. The court could determine that you are responsible for reimbursing the State for the fees of the guardian ad Litem or attorney advocate appointed to represent the juveniles. If the Court determines that you can and should pay, it may order you to reimburse the State for such fees. If you fail to appear, the Court may enter such an order in your absence.
You have the right to appear at any and all hearings. You have the right to be represented by a lawyer at all stages of this proceeding and may hire a lawyer immediately. A lawyer will be appointed to you if you cannot pay for one and if you ask to have one appointed. To obtain contact information, court dates and complete an affidavit of indigence, contact the office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Alamance County, at (336) 570-5325.
Jamie L. Hamlett
Attorney for the Petitioner,
Alamance County Department of Social Services
319 N. Graham-Hopedale Rd, Suite C
Burlington, NC 27217
Jan. 22,29, Feb. 5, 2026.
GENERAL NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ADMINISTRATOR’S
NOTICE
Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Renee Michaela Littles, Deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina (25 E 001118-000), this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at P.O. Drawer 2958, Burlington, North Carolina 27216-2958 on or before April 22, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said Estate should please make immediate payment.
This the 22″^ day of January 2026.
Lacy Littles
Administrator
ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE:
Jennifer L. Bogacki, Esquire
THE VERNON LAW FIRM, P.A.
P.O. Drawer 2958
Burlington, NC 27216-2958
01/22/2026, 01/29/2026, 02/05/2026, 02/12/202.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Stephen M. Wiener, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, under File No, 25 E 001130-000, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned in care of Mark R.A. Horn, Esq., Moore & Van Allen PLLC, 100 North Tryon Street, Suite 4700, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-4003, on or before the 23rd day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 22nd day of January, 2026.
Jill S. Dickens,
Administrator of the Estate of Stephen M. Wiener
Jan. 22,29, Feb. 5,12, 2026. Pd.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF
CHARLES DANA
OVERBEY, SR.
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Charles Dana Overbey, Sr., now deceased, are notified to exhibit them to C. Thomas Steele, Jr., Public Administrator of the decedent’s estate, on or before the 22nd day of April, 2026, at Post Office Box 2290, Burlington, North Carolina 27216, or be barred from their recovery.
Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Public Administrator.
C. Thomas Steele, Jr.
Public Administrator of the Estate of Charles Dana
Overbey, Sr.
(26 E 000037-000)
C. Thomas Steele, Jr.
Pittman & Steele, PLLC
Post Office Box 2290
Burlington, NC 27216
336-270-4440
Jan. 22, 29,Feb. 5, 12, 2026.
26 E 000045-000
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Kenneth Leigh Steele, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at 804 S Williamson Ave, Elon, NC 27244 on or before the 23rd day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 15th day of January, 2026.
Rena Tickle Crumpler,
Executor
Jan. 22,29, Feb. 5,12, 2026. Pd.
26 E 000039-000
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Curtis Roland Kennedy, Sr., deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at 1417 Culloden Ct, Kernersville, NC 27284 on or before the 23rd day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 15th day of January, 2026.
Curtis Roland Kennedy, Jr.,
Executor
Jan. 22,29, Feb. 5,12, 2026. Pd.
26 E 000040-000
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Wayne Junior Tilson, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at 710 Greenwood Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 on or before the 23rd day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 14th day of January, 2026.
Michael Wayne Tilson,
Executor
Jan. 22,29, Feb. 5,12, 2026. Pd.
26 E 00035-000
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Jennifer Gibson Kamenides, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at 12417 Bobhouse Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277 on or before the 23rd day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 14th day of January, 2026.
Christine Mays aka Christine Danielle Mays,
Executor
Jan. 22,29, Feb. 5,12, 2026. Pd.
26 E 000052-000
CO-EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Co-Executors of the estate of Pauline Doris Baldwin aka Pauline Doris Ingle Baldwin aka Pauline I Baldwin, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at 1809 Pope Lane, Kernersville, NC 27284 on or before the 23rd day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 20th day of January, 2026.
Katherine Laverne Johnson aka Katherine Johnson
Julius Talmadge Ingle aka Talmadge Ingle,
Co-Executors
Jan. 22,29, Feb. 5,12, 2026. Pd.
ADMINISTRATOR’S
NOTICE
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Juanita Butler Bell, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at c/o Wanda McGuire Hammock, Attorney, P.O. Box 249, Yanceyville, NC 27379 on or before the 23rd day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 20th day of January, 2026.
Owen Leroy Bell, II,
Administrator
Wanda McGuire Hammock, Attorney
Jan. 22,29, Feb. 5, 12, 2026. Pd.
24 E 001975-000
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF
EDGARDO ANTONIO AVELAR, DECEASED
NORTH CAROLINA
ALAMANCE COUNTY
All persons, firms and corporations having claims against EDGARDO ANTONIO AVELAR, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Angelia Garista Velasquez, Executrrix of the Estate of Edgardo Antonio Avelar, pursuant to Letters Testamentary (24 E 001975-000) issued by the Clerk of Superior Court for Alamance County, North Carolina, on or before June 4, 2026, at the Office of the Estate Attorney, Frederick J. Sternberg, Esquire, 38 SW Court Square, Graham, NC 27253.
This the 22nd day of January, 2026..
FREDERICK J.
STERNBERG
Attorney for the Estate
NC State Bar No. 4155
OF COUNSEL:
FREDERICK J. STERNBERG, P.A.
38 S.W. Court Square
PO Drawer 1098
Graham, NC 27253-2878
Telephone: (336) 228-0273
Fax: (336) 228-1932
E-Mail:
efrederickjst@triad.rr.com
Jan. 22,29, Feb. 5,12, 2026.
26 E 000016-000
ADMINISTRATOR’S
NOTICE
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Claristine Lillian Shaw, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at c/o Deal Law, PLLC, 1153 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27215 on or before the 16th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 15th day of January, 2026.
Derek Joaquin Jones,
Administrator
Seth M. Gerringer,
Attorney
Deal Law, PLLC
1153 Huffman Mill Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Jan. 15, 22, 29,Feb. 5, 2026.
25 E 001338-000
EXECUTOR’S
NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Karen Marie Belanger aka Karen M Belanger, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at c/o Deal Law, PLLC, 1153 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27215 on or before the 16th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 15th day of January, 2026.
Kevin Belanger,
Executor
Seth M. Gerringer,
Attorney
Deal Law, PLLC
1153 Huffman Mill Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Jan. 15, 22, 29,Feb. 5, 2026.
25 SP 000168-000
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA,
ALAMANCE COUNTY
Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Nannie P Gwynn and James E Gwynn to Hutchens & Senter, Trustee(s), which was dated October 5, 2005 and recorded on October 19, 2005 in Book 2321 at Page 830, Alamance County Registry, North Carolina.
Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 28, 2026 at 01:00 PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Alamance County, North Carolina, to wit:
That certain tract or parcel of land located in Burlington Township, Alamance Count, North Carolina, adjoining the 50 foot right of way to Fix Street, William Durham, Theodore Parker, Thelma Allison, Mable Allison, and Earl Faircloth, and being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at an existing iron pipe located in the southern margin of the 50 foot right of way to Fix Street, at the Northwesternmost corner of William Durham,
Running thence from said point of beginning with the west boundary line of William Durham, South 04° 12′ 36″ West 148.25 feet to an existing iron pipe located at the southwesternmost corner of William Durham, the northwesternmost corner of Theodore Parker and the northeasternmost corner of Thelma Allison;
Running thence with the Northern boundary line of Thelma Allison, South 88° 13′ 42″ West 64.10 feet to an existing iron pipe located at the northwesternmost corner of Thelma Allison and the northeasternmost corner of Mable Allison;
Running thence with the northern boundary line of Mable Allison, South 88° 13′ 42″ West 35.32 feet to a bolt found located in the northern boundary line of Mable Allison at the southeasternmost corner of Earl Faircloth;
Running thence with the eastern boundary line of Earl Faircloth North 04° 04′ 13″ East 148.65 feet to an existing iron pipe located in the southern margin of the 50 foot right of way of Fix Street, at the northeasternmost corner of Earl Faircloth;
Running thence with the southern margin of the 50 foot right of way of Fix Street, North 88° 28′ 49″ East 99.74 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING and containing 0.34 acres, more or less, and being all of the Lots Six (6), Seven (7), Eight (8), and Nine (9) of Block “E” of the Joe Fix Property, according to a plat thereof, which plat is duly recorded in Plat Book 1, at Page 86 of the Alamance County Registry, and to which plat reference is hereby made for a more complete description.
Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.
Said property is commonly known as 913 Fix Street, Burlington, NC 27215.
A certified check only (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.
Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. Substitute Trustee does not have possession of the property and cannot grant access, prior to or after the sale, for purposes of inspection and/or appraisal. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Nannie P. Gwynn.
An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
Pursuant to NCGS §45-21.25A, this sale may be subject to remote bids placed by bidders not physically present at the place of sale, which may be accepted by the person conducting the sale, or their agent”.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC
Substitute Trustee
Brock & Scott, PLLC
Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC
5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200
Wilmington, NC 28403
PHONE: (910) 392-4988
File No.: 25-04453-FC01
Jan. 15,22, 2026.
GENERAL NOTICE
TO CREDITORS AND
DEBTORS OF
WALTER ANTHONY
KIMBRELL A/K/A WALTER TONY KIMBRELL
25 E 001302-000
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
The undersigned, Benjamin Maddrey, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Walter Anthony Kimbrell, deceased, a resident of Alamance County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 3453 Forestdale Drive, Burlington, NC 27215, on or before the 17th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes 28A-19-3. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 15th day of January, 2026.
Benjamin Maddrey, Executor of the Estate of
Walter Anthony Kimbrell,
deceased
Attorney to the Estate:
Frank A. Longest, Jr.
Holt, Longest, Wall & Moseley, P.L.L.C.
3453 Forestdale Drive
Burlington, NC 27215
Jan. 15, 22, 29,Feb. 5, 2026.
24 E 000463-000
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of James Artis Snipes Jr., late of Alamance County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at P.O. Box 5994, Greensboro, North Carolina 27435, on or before the 15th day of April 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 15th day of January 2026.
Andrea Burnette Snipes
Administrator of the Estate of James Artis Snipes Jr.
Jonathan M. Parisi
Attorney at Law
Spangler Estate Planning
P.O. Box 5994
Greensboro, NC 27435
Jan. 15,22,29, Feb. 5, 2026. Pd.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF
KATHRYN ANN
SKRUKRUD WRIGHT AKA KATHRYN ANN WRIGHT
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Kathryn Ann Skrukrud Wright AKA Kathryn Ann Wright, now deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Anastasia W. Anderson, Executor of the decedent’s estate, on or before the 15th day of April, 2026, at Post Office Box 2290, Burlington, North Carolina 27216, or be barred from their recovery.
Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Executor.
Anastasia W. Anderson
Executor of the Estate of Kathryn Ann Skrukrud Wright
AKA Kathryn Ann Wright
(25 E 001342-000)
Nathan R. Adams
Pittman & Steele, PLLC
Post Office Box 2290
Burlington, NC 27216
336-270-4440
Jan. 15, 22, 29,Feb. 5, 2026.
25 E 001315-000
LIMITED PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE’S
NOTICE
Having qualified as Limited Personal Representative of the estate of Jeanette Marine Harrell aka Jeanette Marine Harrell, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at c/o Brown Estate Planning, P.O. Box 920, Graham, NC 27253 on or before the 16th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 15th day of January, 2026.
Michael Harrell,
Limited Personal Representative
Brown Estate Planning,
Attorney
Jan. 15,22, 29, Feb. 5, 2026.
25 E 001335-000
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Jerry Wayne Gearheart aka Jerry W Gearheart, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at Rutledge & Rutledge, P.O. Box 617, Walnut Cove, NC 27052 on or before the 16th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 15th day of January, 2026.
Angela Gearheart Bailey aka Angela D Bailey aka Angela Dawn Bailey,
Executor
Jerry Rutledge, Attorney
Jan. 15,22,29, Feb. 5, 2026.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ALAMANCE
25 E 001178-000
Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Melvin Forrest Beasley, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address below, on or before the 16th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 15th day of January, 2026.
Audris Beasley
Administrator of the Estate of
Melvin Forrest Beasley
c/o Ryan A. Layton, Attorney for the Estate
The Law Office of Ryan A. Layton, PLLC
PO Box 801,
Hillsborough, NC 27278
1/15/26; 1/22/26; 1/29/26; 2/5/26.
25 E 001081-000
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Marilyn Fox aka Marilyn Hinson Fox aka Marilyn Cornelia Hinson Fox, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at 111 Trinity Drive, Elon, NC 27244 on or before the 16th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 8th day of January, 2026.
Erin Fox aka Erin Kristen Fox,
Executor
Jan. 15, 22, 29,Feb. 5, 2026. Pd.
25 E 001082-000
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Dianne Gaye Hunter aka Dianne Gaye Ballard aka Dianne Gaye Hook, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at 7616 NC Hwy 49 S, Snow Camp, NC 27349 on or before the 16th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 7th day of January, 2026.
Amanda Jean Moore,
Executor
Jan. 15, 22, 29,Feb. 5, 2026. Pd.
25 E 001012-000
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Eunice Jean Gregory aka Eunice Jean Varner Gregory, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at 5398 Hudson Road, Lake Wylie, SC 29710 on or before the 16th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 13th day of January, 2026.
Keith Allan Gregory,
Executor
Jan. 15, 22, 29,Feb. 5, 2026. Pd.
26 E 000032-000
CO-EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Co-Executors of the estate of Evelyn Albright Rogers aka Evelyn Frances Rogers, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at 4559 South Jim Minor Rd, Haw River, NC 27258 on or before the 16th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 13th day of January, 2026.
Billie Jo Rogers
Deborah Faye Rogers Savage aka Deborah Rogers Savage aka Debra Faye Rogers Savage aka Debra Rogers Savage,
Co-Executors
Jan. 15, 22, 29,Feb. 5, 2026. Pd.
25 E 000971-000
ADMINISTRATOR’S
NOTICE
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of JoAnn Church Boone, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at 108 Running Brook Dr, Elon, NC 27244 on or before the 16th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 8th day of January, 2026.
William E Boone Jr.,
Administrator
Jan. 15, 22, 29,Feb. 5, 2026. Pd.
26 E 000014-000
ADMINISTRATOR’S
NOTICE
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of James William Aldrich, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at 714 Mount Pisgah Church Rd, Apex, NC 27523 on or before the 16th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 7th day of January, 2026.
Kenneth Sturdivant,
Administrator
Jan. 15, 22, 29,Feb. 5, 2026. Pd.
23 E 000302-000
ADMINISTRATOR’S
NOTICE
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Cheryl Kaye Grady aka Cheryl K. Grady, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at 3228 E Calloway Dr., Mebane, NC 27302 on or before the 16th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 13th day of January, 2026.
Gary F. Grady aka Gary Grady,
Administrator
Jan. 15, 22, 29,Feb. 5, 2026. Pd.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
State of North Carolina
County of Alamance
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Sean Jeffrey Benson Angel, Deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina Estate File Number 26 E 000013-000, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 2521 Kasota Ln., Raleigh, NC 27610,on or before April 15, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate should please make immediate payment.
This the 13th day of January, 2026.
Nicholas Jack Benson Angel
2521 Kasota Ln.,
Raleigh, NC 27610
Administrator of the Estate of Sean Jeffrey Benson Angel, Deceased.
Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb.5, 2026. Pd.
26 E 000004-000
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of James Edward Smith aka James E Smith, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at 5057 Sartin Rd, Burlington, NC 27217 on or before the 9th day of March, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 5th day of January, 2026.
James Edward Smith II,
Executor
Jan. 8,15,22,29, 2026. Pd.
25 E 001341-000
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Jean Goins Gross, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at 104 West Clarksville Court, Cary, NC 27513 on or before the 16th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 31st day of December, 2025.
Susan Gross Linens aka Susan Rene Gross Linens aka Susan Linens,
Executor
Jan. 15,22,29, & Feb. 5, 2026. Pd.
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
SUPERIOR COURT
DIVISION
23 CVS 000506-000
NOTICE OF SERVICE
BY PUBLICATION
STATE OF
NORTH CAROLINA
ALAMANCE COUNTY
PATRICIA DIANIA FOUST and LEONARD
EDWARD FOUST, SR.,
Plaintiffs,
v.
KATHY MAPP, ROSALIND ENOCH, ALLEN ENOCH, CHALRES BURNS, LAWRENCE BURNS, ROSEZETTA BURNS LEE, ANTHONY BURNS, TARA BURNS, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MANLEY W. PATTERSON and UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ELIZA I. PATTERSON
Defendants.
TO: CHARLES BURNS
TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled Civil Superior action. The nature of the relief being sought is Quiet Title and Adverse Possession as related to that certain tracts of land lying and being on Coble Mill Road, in Snow Camp, Alamance County, North Carolina, which bear Parcel numbers 101817 and 178791.
You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than February 17, 2026, such date being 40 days from the date of the first public notice, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.
This notice is published pursuant to NCGS § 1-597 and NCGS § 1-598.
This the 18th day of December, 2025.
Geoffrey K. Oertel
[NCSB # 29371]
Attorney for Plaintiffs
OERTEL, KOONTS & OERTEL, PLLC
3493 Forestdale Drive, Suite 103
Burlington, NC 27215
Telephone: (336) 524-0355
Facsimile: (336) 584-3972
Email:
GeoffOertel@okolaw.com
Jan. 8,15,22, 2026.
CREDITORS NOTICE
The undersigned, Michael Eugene Johnson, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Faye Dean Prichard, deceased, 25 E 1287, a resident of Alamance County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 13th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes 28A-19-3. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 8th day of January, 2026.
Michael Eugene Johnson,
Administrator of the Estate of Faye Dean Prichard,
25 E 1287
c/o P.O. Drawer 59
3453 Forestdale Drive
Burlington, NC 27216
N. Madison Wall, II, Attorney
HOLT, LONGEST, WALL & MOSELEY, P.L.L.C.
P.O. Drawer 59
3453 Forestdale Drive
Burlington, NC 27216
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026.
25 E 001301-000
ADMINISTRATOR’S
NOTICE
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Melvin Roberts, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at DSR Legal, PLLC, P.O. Box 51596, Durham, NC 27717 on or before the 9th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 8th day of January, 2026.
Toniesha Roberts,
Administrator
DSR Legal, PLLC,
Attorney
Jan. 8, 15,22,29, 2026. Pd.
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
SUPERIOR COURT
DIVISION
BEFORE THE CLERK –
24 SP 000168-000
NOTICE OF SERVICE
BY PUBLICATION
STATE OF
NORTH CAROLINA
ALAMANCE COUNTY
TERRI LYNN MEBANE
Petitioner,
v.
TAMISHA MEBANE, THEODORE WILLIAM MICHAEL, JR., EDDIE MEBANE and Wife DELORIS MEBANE, JEREMY MEBANE and Wife TARA MEBANE, PATRICK MEBANE, KEJUAN D. MEBANE, KRISTIE D. MEBANE
Respondents.
TO: THEODORE WILLIAM MICHAEL, JR.
TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled Civil Superior action. The nature of the relief being sought is a partition of the real property located at 307 Herbin Heights Avenue, Burlington, North Carolina and which is more specifically described in the Quitclaim Deed recorded in Book 1388, at Page 0447 with the Alamance County Register of Deeds Office.
You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than February 14, 2026, that date being 40 days from the first publication date of this notice. Should you fail to respond by that deadline, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.
This notice is published pursuant to NCGS § 1-597 and NCGS § 1-598.
This the 2nd day of January, 2026.
Geoffrey K. Oertel
[NCSB # 29371]
Attorney for Petitioner
OERTEL, KOONTS& OERTEL, PLLC
3493 Forestdale Drive, Suite 103
Burlington, NC 27215
Telephone: (336) 524-0355
Facsimile: (336) 584-3972
Email:
GeoffOertel@okolaw.com
Jan. 8,15,22, 2026.
COURT FILE:
25 E 001303-000
GENERAL NOTICE TO CREDITORS
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Linda Rudd Wicker, Deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at P.O. Drawer 2958,
Burlington, North Carolina 27216-2958 on or before April 14, 2026, or this Notice will be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said Estate should please make immediate payment.
This the 8’*’ day of January, 2026.
Lisa Dawn Wicker
Executor
ATTORNEY FOR THE
ESTATE:
Benjamin D. Overby, Esquire
THE VERNON LAW FIRM, P.A.
P.O. Drawer 2958
Burlington, NC 27216-2958
Jan.8,15, 22, 29, 2026.
26 E 000001-000
EXECUTOR’S
NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Robert Scott Sowers, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at c/o Deal Law, PLLC, 1153 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27215 on or before the 9th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 8th day of January, 2026.
Tracy Earl Sowers,
Executor
Seth M. Gerringer,
Attorney
Deal Law, PLLC
1153 Huffman Mill Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026.
CREDITORS NOTICE
The undersigned, Delaina Brame Ellington, having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Donald Lee Rook, deceased, 25 E 1340, a resident of Alamance County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes 28A-19-3. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 8th day of January, 2026.
Delaina Brame Ellington,
Executrix of the Estate of Donald Lee Rook,
25 E 1340
c/o P.O. Drawer 59
3453 Forestdale Drive
Burlington, NC 27216
N. Madison Wall, II, Attorney
HOLT, LONGEST, WALL & MOSELEY, P.L.L.C.
P.O. Drawer 59
3453 Forestdale Drive
Burlington, NC 27216
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026.
25 E 001313-000
ADMINISTRATOR’S
NOTICE
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Althea Delois Jamison aka Althea Delois Mitchell, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at 2504 Anderson Rd, Burlington, NC 27217 on or before the 2nd day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 22nd day of December, 2026.
Dejuan Bernard Thompson,
Administrator
Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026. Pd.
25 E 001304-000
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Janice Hensley Kornegay aka Janice H Kornegay, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at 3310 Marlborough Rd, Burlington, NC 27215 on or before the 2nd day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 1st day of January, 2026.
Arthur Randall Kornegay, Jr. aka A. Randall Kornegay,
Executor
J. Bryan Coleman, Attorney at Law
Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026. Pd.
25 E 001021-000
ADMINISTRATOR’S
NOTICE
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Kristina Dawn Kullberg, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at c/o Deal Law, PLLC, 1153 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27215 on or before the 2nd day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 22nd day of December, 2025.
Domingo Kullberg,
Administrator
Seth M. Gerringer,
Attorney
Deal Law, PLLC
1153 Huffman Mill Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF
VIOLA PERRY MILLER
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Viola Perry Miller, now deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Renae Miller Knight, Executor of the decedent’s estate, on or before the 1st day of April, 2026, at Post Office Box 2290, Burlington, North Carolina 27216, or be barred from their recovery.
Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Executor.
Renae Miller Knight
Executor of the Estate of
Viola Perry Miller
(25 E 001317-000)
C. Thomas Steele, Jr.
Pittman & Steele, PLLC
Post Office Box 2290
Burlington, NC 27216
336-270-4440
Jan. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2026.
25 E 001314-000
EXECUTOR’S
NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Eleonore S Dunn, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at c/o Deal Law, PLLC, 1153 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27215 on or before the 2nd day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 29th day of December, 2025.
Harold Thomas Dunn, Jr.,
Executor
Seth M. Gerringer,
Attorney
Deal Law, PLLC
1153 Huffman Mill Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026.
25 E 001307-000
EXECUTOR’S
NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Margaret T Sperdini, deceased, late of Alamance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned at c/o Brown Estate Planning, P.O. Box 920, Graham, NC 27253 on or before the 2nd day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.
This the 1st day of January, 2026.
Richard Sperdini,
Executor
Brown Estate Planning,
Attorney
Jan. 1,8,15,22, 2026.
.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF
MICHAEL LEVERNE
JENKINS
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Michael Leverne Jenkins, now deceased, are notified to exhibit them to C. Thomas Steele, Jr, Public Administrator of the decedent’s estate, on or before the 1st day of April, 2026, at Post Office Box 2290, Burlington, North Carolina 27216, or be barred from their recovery.
Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Executor.
C. Thomas Steele, Jr.
Public Administrator of the Estate of Michael Leverne Jenkins
(25 E 001321-000)
C. Thomas Steele, Jr.
Pittman & Steele, PLLC
Post Office Box 2290
Burlington, NC 27216
336-270-4440
Jan. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2026.
