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Page 2B, Wednesday, October 8, 2025 — The True Citizen Legal Advertising ATTENTION While The True Citizen seeks to avoid any error, it shall not be liable for any error or omission in an advertisement except to refund the cost of the advertisement or to rerun the advertisement at the customer’s election.The True Citizen shall not be liable for any other damages which the customer may incur. 263 DEBTOR’S AND CREDITOR’S NOTICE STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF BURKE All persons having claims against MARION LEON HAMILTON, SR. and his estate, are required to present the same to the under- signed, properly itemized and proven, within the time required by law. And all persons indebted to said deceased, or her estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 9th day of September, 2025. Keela Rhodes, Administrator Michael L. Downing, Jr., Attorney Trotter Jones, LLP 3615 Walton Way Ext. Augusta, Georgia 30909 Telephone: (706) 737-3138 Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2025 264 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BURKE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF Linda Irene Blanton DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2025-ES-195 IN RE: The Petition for Letters of Administration in the above- referenced estate having been duly filed, TO: All Interested Parties and All Unknown Heirs Lucy S. Thompson, having peti tioned to be appointed Adminis trator of the estate of Linda Irene Blanton, deceased, of said County. (The Petitioners have applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of cer tain powers contained in O.C.G.A. 53-12-261.) All interested parties and all unknown heirs are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted. All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before October 28, 2025. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting for the grounds of any such objections. All objec tions should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indi gent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing. ASHLEY MOORE JR. JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT 200 East 6th Street Waynesboro, GA 30830 706-554-3000 Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2025 265 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BURKE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF Billie Forehand Forehand DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2025-ES-180 IN RE:The Petition for Letters of Administration in the above- referenced estate having been duly filed, TO:TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN William Terrence Forehand, Jr., having petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Billie Forehand Forehand, deceased, of said County. (The Petitioners have applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. 53-12-261.) All inter ested parties and all unknown heirs are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted. All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before October 14, 2025. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting for the grounds of any such objections. All objec tions should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indi gent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing. ASHLEY MOORE JR. JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT 200 East 6th Street Waynesboro, GA 30830 706-554-3000 Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2025 266 James Authur Abbey DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2025-ES-181 NOTICE OF PETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR'S SUPPORT The petition of Lori Ann Abbey, for a Year's Support from the estate of James Authur Abbey, deceased, for decedent's (surviving spouse), having been duly filed, all inter ested persons and all unknown heirs are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before October 14, 2025 why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed the petition may be granted without a hearing. ASHLEY MOORE JR. JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT Sept. 17. 24. Oct. 1, 8, 2025 267 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BURKE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF Donald Lee Thames DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2025-ES-187 IN RE: The Petition for Letters of Administration in the above- referenced estate having been duly filed, TO:TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Donald Lee Thames, Jr., having petitioned to be appointed Admin istrator of the estate of Donald Lee Thames, deceased, of said County. (The Petitioners have applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of cer tain powers contained in O.C.G.A. 53-12-261.) All interested parties and all unknown heirs are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted. All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before October 14, 2025. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting for the grounds of any such objections. All objec tions should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an in digent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing. ASHLEY MOORE JR. JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT 200 East 6th Street Waynesboro, GA 30830 706-554-3000 Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2025 268 DEBTOR’S AND CREDITOR’S NOTICE STATE OF GEORGIA BURKE COUNTY All persons having claims against Linda Philpot Lane and her estate, are required to present the same to the undersigned, properly item ized and proven, within the time required by Law. And all persons indebted to said deceased, or her estate, are requested to make immediate payment to the under- signed. This 10th of September 2025. Roger Lane, Executor Attorney: Sincerai D. Stallings, Esq. Address: Hull Barrett, PC 1202 Town Park Lane, Suite 209 Evans, GA 30809 (706) 722-4481 Estate of:Linda Philpot Lane Sept 17, 24, Oct. 1,8, 2025 271 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BURKE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF Craig Eugene Hickman DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2025-ES-185 IN RE: The Petition for Letters of Administration in the above- referenced estate having been duly filed, TO: TO WHOM IT MAY CON CERN Jessica Amanda Hickman, hav ing petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Craig Eugene Hickman, deceased, of said County. (The Petitioners have applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. 53-12-261.) All inter ested parties and all unknown heirs are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted. All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before October 21, 2025. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting for the grounds of any such objections. All objec tions should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indi gent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing. ASHLEY MOORE JR. JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT 200 East 6th Street Waynesboro, GA 30830 706-554-3000 Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2025 272 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, BURKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt from Erika Jordan to OFAMS, Inc., A Georgia Cor poration, dated March 4, 2016, recorded in Deed Book 978, Pages 293-298, Burke County, Georgia records. Said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a note dated March 4, 2016, in the original principal sum of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($11,500.00) Dollars with interest from date at the rate stated in said note on the unpaid balance until paid, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door at Burke County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in November, 2025, the property described in said Deed to Secure Debt, to wit: ALL that lot or parcel of land, with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the State of Georgia, County of Burke, and being known and designated as Lot 18, Spence Estates Subdivi sion, Section II, as shown upon a plat thereof recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for Burke County, Georgia in Plat File A-8794; reference being made to said plat for a more complete and accurate description as to the metes, bounds, and location of said property. Also included in this conveyance is a interest in a non- exclusive easement designated as Easement “C” serving Lots 17, 18, 19, and 20, for purpose of ingress and egress and running utilities from Farmers Bridge Road to said Lot 18, as shown on the plat. Burke County has not yet issued an address for this property. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, the non-payment of the monthly installments on said loan. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, including legal fees. This sale will be held subject to all unpaid taxes, assessments, and restrictions of record, if any, transfer tax and all state and county taxes. Said property will be sold as the property of the Erika Jordan, the property to the best information, knowledge, and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Erika Jordan, and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney’s fees, all as provided in said deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law. Terms of the sale are to be cash, purchaser paying for papers, revenue stamps, and all state and county taxes. This 23rd day of September, 2025. Erika Jordan By and through her attorney-in-fact OFAMS, Inc. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 0. Franklin Askin, Jr., P.C. Attorney at law 2913 Professional Parkway Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 860-9266 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 273 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA BURKE COUNTY WHEREAS, Edward Bernhard, as borrower(s), executed a SECURI TY DEED to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as grantee, as nominee for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC., Lender which was dated 10/25/2016, and recorded on 11/7/2016, in Instru ment No.: , Deed Book 1003, Page 253, securing the payment of a Note in the amount of $86,808.00 in Burke County, Georgia Register of Deeds. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire in debtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Security Deed by the Holder, and by virtue of the power of sale and authority vested in it, will on 12/2/2025 sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash 602 North Liberty Street, Waynesboro, Georgia of Burke, the following de scribed property situated in Burke County, Georgia, to wit: ALL THAT LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVE MENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF BURKE, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 2, BLOCK C, BRIAR CREEK ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT PREPARED BY L.A. REYNOLDS, SURVEYOR, DATED JANUARY 1961, AND RECORDED IN THE OF FICE OF THE CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF BURKE COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN BOOK 5, PAGE 33. REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE TO SAID PLAT FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION AS TO METES, BOUNDS AND LOCATION OF SAID PROPERTY. SAID PROPERTY IS CONVEYED SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL APPLICABLE EASEMENTS, RE STRICTIONS AND COVENANTS RECORDED IN SAID CLERK'S OFFICE. Tax Parcel ID: 081A 028 Being real property commonly known as 214 BRIAR CREEK ESTATES ROAD WAYNESBORO, GA 30830 The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the debt and all expenses of this sale including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said sale will be made subject to the following items which may affect the title to said property: All restrictive covenants, easements and rights-of-way appearing of record, if any; all zoning ordi nances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the prop erty; all outstanding or unpaid bills and assessments for street improvements, curbing, garbage, water, sewage and public utilities which may be liens upon said property; and any outstanding taxes, assessments and other liens superior to the security deed being foreclosed hereby. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the above-described property is in the possession of the borrower and/or other persons with the consent and acquiescence of the borrower. Except to the extent that the Holder may bind and obligate Mortgagors to warrant title to the Property un der the terms of the Security Deed, conveyance of the Property shall be made without any representa tions or warranties whatsoever, express or implied. All sales are “as is”, “where is’. The entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of certified funds. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser. This property is being sold with express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by lender or Substitute Trustee. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14- 162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the person or entity who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify all terms of the above-described mortgage is as follows: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, 1600 South Douglass Road, Suite 200-A Anaheim, CA 92806, Telephone No.: 800-561-4567 The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require Car rington Mortgage Services, LLC to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the Security Deed described herein. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC as Attorney in Fact for Edward Bernhard Attorney Contact: Miller, George & Suggs, PLLC 3000 Langford Road, Building 100 Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 Phone: 404-793-1447 Fax: 404-738-1558 TS # 25-36599 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 274 TO: BEATRICE WALTHOUR, ESTATE OF ADRINE W. DOWNS, DECEASED, BEA TRICE W. GALLOP, GARFIELD WALTHOUR, JR, JAMES EDWARD WALTHOUR, WILLIE EARL WALTHOUR, GRADY WALTHOUR, and anyone claim ing an interest in the property described below. Take Notice That: The right to redeem the following described property, to wit: All that tract of land being in the State of Georgia, County of Burke, 66th G.M.D., being 34.76 acres, more or less, being Lot 11 of Jack Walthour Estate Subdivision, as shown in Plat File A-3057, or as further described in Deed Book MM, Page263. Being known as Tax Map& Parcel 099012, Burke County, Georgia. Subject to all restrictions, right of ways, covenants, and easements of record, if any. Said tract of land is known as Lot 11, Jack Walthour Estate, Burke County, Georgia and further known as Map/Parcel 099012 in the Tax Assessor’s Office of Burke County, Georgia. will expire and be forever fore closed and barred on and after the 28th day of OCTOBER, 2025. The tax deed to which this notice relates is dated the 4th day of June, 2024 and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Burke County, Georgia, in Deed Book 1332, at page 205-206. The property may be redeemed at any time before the 28th day of OCTOBER, 2025, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address: 12 Sie- bald Street, Statesboro, Georgia 30458. ROBERT K. BELL, JR. INVEST MENTS, INC. Stephen T. Rushing, Esq. Taulbee, Rushing, Snipes, Marsh & Hodgin, LLC 12 Siebald Street, Statesboro, Georgia 30458 912/764-9055 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 275 ABANDONED VEHICLE ATTEN TION You are hereby notified, in accor dance with OCGA 40-11-19(a)(2). The following vehicle is considered abandoned and is subject to a lien and a petition may be filed in court to foreclose a lien for all amounts owed. If the lien is foreclosed a court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt. VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet YEAR: 1997 MODEL: Silverado VECHICLE ID NUMBER: 1GC- GC29R7VE263647 VEHCILE LICENSE NUMBER: RWM4579 STATE: GA OWNER: Diana Lynn Reeves ABANDONED SINCE: 9/22/25. The vehicle is currently located at: 206 W. 12th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830. Anyone with an ownership inter est in this vehicle should imme diately contact: Taylor Brothers Auto Sales Inc., 1022 N. Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830, 706-554-6974. Oct. 1, 8, 2025 276 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BURKE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF Mickey Williams DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2025-ES-202 IN RE: The Petition for Letters of Administration in the above- referenced estate having been duly filed, TO: All Interested Parties and All Unknown Heirs Christin Gabrielle Meador, having petitioned to be appointed Admin istrator of the estate of Mickey Wil liams, deceased, of said County. (The Petitioners have applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of cer tain powers contained in O.C.G.A. 53-12-261.) All interested parties and all unknown heirs are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted. All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before October 28, 2025. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting for the grounds of any such objections. All objec tions should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indi gent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing. ASHLEY MOORE JR. JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT 200 East 6th Street Waynesboro, GA 30830 706-554-3000 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 277 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BURKE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF Jess Knox Peacock DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2025-ES-198 IN RE: The Petition for Letters of Administration in the above- referenced estate having been duly filed, TO: All Interested Parties and All Unknown Heirs Roy Peacock, having petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Jess Knox Peacock, deceased, of said County. (The Petitioners have applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. 53-12-261.) All interested parties and all unknown heirs are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted. All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before October 28, 2025. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting for the grounds of any such objections. All objec tions should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indi gent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing. ASHLEY MOORE JR. JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT 200 East 6th Street Waynesboro, GA 30830 706-554-3000 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 278 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, BURKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt from Eddie J. Trimble to Otis Franklin Askin, Jr. and Kristin Askin Hutto as Co-Trustees as shown in the Memorandum of Trust dated 11/22/11 created under the Last Will and Testament of Otis Franklin Askin, Sr. dated 11/22/11 and re corded in Burke County, Georgia in
