SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE NOTICE
WHEREAS, on February 7, 2018, Terry T. Collins and Shameka Collins, executed a certain Deed of Trust to Mark S. Vemer, for the benefit of Bank of Commerce, which Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Leflore County, Mississippi in Deed of Trust Book 841 at page 463; and
WHEREAS, Bank of Commerce has heretofore substituted H. Donald Brock, Jr. as Trustee in place and in lieu of the present Trustee by instrument recorded on November 14, 2025, in Book 2025 at page 8058 in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared to be due in accordance with the terms thereof, Bank of Commerce, the legal holder of said indebtedness requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee to execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust for the purpose of raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney’s fees, trustee’s fees, and expenses of sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, H. Donald Brock, Jr., Substituted Trustee in said Deed of Trust, will on the 8th day of January, 2026, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. offer for sale
and sell at public auction for cash to the highest and best bidder at the South front door of the Leflore County Courthouse in the City of Greenwood, Mississippi, the following described property conveyed by said Deed of Trust, to-wit:
Lots 5 & 6, Block Forty-Eight (48) of the Henry Addition to the City of Greenwood, Leflore County, Mississippi.
I will sell and convey only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE on this the 15th day of December, 2025.
/s/ H. Donald Brock, Jr.
H. DONALD BROCK, JR. SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE
December 17, 24, 31, 2025
January 7, 2026
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2019, Robin Hudson, an unmarried man and Marketa Wise, an unmarried woman as joint tenants with rights of survivorship executed a certain deed of trust to Brad Mauritzen, Trustee for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for Envoy Mortgage, LTD, its successors and assigns which deed of trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Leflore County, State of Mississippi in Book 0863 at Page 607; and
WHEREAS, LLG MS LLC has heretofore been substituted as Trustee by instrument dated September 5, 2025 and recorded in the aforesaid Chancery Clerk's Office in Book 2025 Page 6617; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said deed of trust and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, the legal holder of said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee to execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust and for the purpose of raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney's fees, trustee's fees and expense of sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LLG MS LLC, Substituted Trustee in said deed of trust, will on January 30, 2026 offer for sale at public outcry and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the South Door of the County Courthouse of Leflore County, located at 310 West Market Street, Greenwood, MS 38930, to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds the following described property situated in Leflore County, State of Mississippi, to-wit:
Lot Sixteen (16) in Block A of the Highland Park Addition to the City of Greenwood, Leflore County, Mississippi, as same is shown on map of said Addition recorded in Plat Book 5, at page 32 of the Records of Maps on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Leflore County, Mississippi
I WILL CONVEY only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
LOGS Legal Group LLP
579 Lakeland East Drive, Suite D
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-9299
512 Montgomery St
Greenwood, MS 38930
24-030029
December 24, 2025
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF LEFLORE COUNTY STATE OF
MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADTIJDICATION OF THE STATUTORY WRONGFUL DEATH
BENEFICIARIES OF
ALICE J. BLACKMON, DEC.
CAUSE NO.: 25-PR-89-CFC
SUMMONS BY
PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: Wrongful death beneficiaries of Alice J. Blackmon, Deceased, whose names and addresses are unknown after diligent search and inquiry.
You have been made a Defendant in this suit filed in this Court regarding the Estate of Alice J. Blackmon, deceased, seeking a judicial determination of the statutory wrongful death beneficiaries of Alice J. Blackmon.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition to Determine Statutory Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Alice J. Blackmon filed in this action at 9:00 a.m. on the 28th day of January, 2026, in the Chancery Court Courtroom of Leflore County Courthouse in Greenwood, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and respond, a judgment will be entered against you for the things demanded in the Petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of said Court this the 18th day of December 2025.
Chancery Clerk
Lelfore County, Mississippi
Prepared by:
Debra Tate Hibbler,
Chancery Clerk
J. RYAN TAYLOR
(MSB # 104164)
December 24, 31, 2025
January 7, 2026
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF LEFLORE
WHEREAS, on the 14th day of August, 2019, Cecilia N Blue aka Cecilia Blue and Andrew Blue wife and husband, executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto Brad Mauritzen, Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Envoy Mortgage, LTD, Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness therein described, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Leflore County, Mississippi in Deed of Trust Book 867 at Page 426; and
WHEREAS, on the 27th day of April, 2022, the Holder of said Deed of Trust filed a Loan Modification Agreement of Deed of Trust by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk of Court in Deed of Trust Modification Book 2022 at Page 3659; and
WHEREAS, on the 30th day of January, 2023, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as beneficiary, as nominee for Envoy Mortgage, LTD, assigned said Deed of Trust unto Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Deed of Trust Assignment Book 2023 at Page 645; and
WHEREAS, on the 8th day of September, 2023 the Holder of said Deed of Trust substituted and appointed Dean Morris, LLC as Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Deed of Trust Book 2023 at Page 5648; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the payments of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, on the 30th day of January, 2026, I will during the lawful hours of between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at public outcry, offer for sale and will sell, at the South front entrance (or door) of the Leflore County Courthouse at Greenwood, Mississippi, for cash to the highest bidder, the following described land and property situated in Leflore County, Mississippi, to-wit:
LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK TWO (2) AND LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK (6) OF THE CHEROKEE ROAD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GREENWOOD, LEFLORE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE SAME IS SHOWN UPON THE MAPS OF SAID ADDITION IN BOOK 1 AT PAGE 45 AND IN BOOK 4 AT PAGE 27 RESPECTIVELY, OF THE RECORDS OF MAPS OF SAID COUNTY AND STATE
I will only convey such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this 23rd day of December 2025.
Dean Morris, LLC
Substitute Trustee
855 S Pear Orchard Rd.,
Ste. 404, Bldg. 400
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(318) 330-9020
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026
TRUSTEE’S
FORECLOSURE NOTICE
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2019, Tkeyah Gordon, executed a certain Deed of Trust to H. Donald Brock, Jr., for the benefit of Mainstream, Inc., which Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Leflore County, Mississippi in Deed of Trust Book 872 at page 411; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared to be due in accordance with the terms thereof, Mainstream, Inc., the legal holder of said indebtedness requested the undersigned Trustee to execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the terms of said Deed of Trust for the purpose of raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney’s fees, trustee’s fees, and expenses of sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, H. Donald Brock, Jr., Trustee in said Deed of Trust, will on the 29th day of January, 2026, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. offer for sale and sell at public auction for cash to the highest and best bidder at the South front door of the Leflore County Courthouse in the City of Greenwood, Mississippi, the following described property conveyed by said Deed of Trust, to-wit:
Lot Sixty-four (64) of Glendale Subdivision, Part 1, as shown by the Map of same recorded in Plat Book 6 at page 23 of Maps on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Leflore County, Mississippi.
I will sell and convey only such title as is vested in me as Trustee. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE on this the 30th day of December, 2025.
/s/ H. Donald Brock, Jr.
H. DONALD BROCK, JR. TRUSTEE
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS
FORENSIC AUDIT
SERVICES
CITY OF GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI
RFP #2025-FA-001
The City of Greenwood, Mississippi is accepting sealed proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms to perform a comprehensive forensic audit of city operations for fiscal year 2024-2025.
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
The selected firm will conduct a forensic audit of the following departments and funds for October 1, 2024- January 30, 2026:
• General Fund
• Wastewater Department
• Sewer Department
• Fire Department
• Contingency Fund
The audit shall include examination of financial records, transactions, internal controls, payroll and overtime, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and identification of any irregularities, fraud, waste, or abuse.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be a licensed CPA firm authorized to practice in the State of Mississippi
• Experience conducting forensic audits
• Experience with municipal government audits preferred
• No conflict of interest with the City of Greenwood
TIMELINE: Audit must be completed within 90 days of contract execution
PROPOSAL DEADLINE: Sealed proposals must be received no later than 5:00 PM CST on Tuesday, January 21, 2026.
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the Mayor
Mayor Kenderick Cox
City of Greenwood
P.O. Box 907
Greenwood, MS 38935
Email submissions accepted at kcox@cityofgreenwood.org
(Subject line: "RFP #2025-FA-001- Forensic Audit Services")
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
The complete Request for Proposals is available at www.cityofgreenwood.org.
Questions must be submitted in writing to kcox@cityofgreenwood.org no later than 5:00 PM CST on Monday, January 13, 2026. Responses will be posted on the City's website by January 16, 2026.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities or irregularities in proposals received. Contract award will be subject to approval by the Greenwood City Council.
Published in accordance with Mississippi Code § 31-7-13
The City of Greenwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
January 7, 14, 2026
