Franklin County Times - December 6, 2023 by Franklin County

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Roxy presents fourth annual Christmas Spectacular By Staff Reports The Franklin County Arts and Humanities Council presents the fourth annual “Roxy’s Christmas Spectacular.” This year’s musical show features an all-new storyline. The cast features 80 people, with many playing more than two roles. Russellville Elementary School third-grader Lillian Ritter joins the main characters, Fred and Gaspar. Zy Traywick, a senior at Phil Campbell High School, returns as the elf for his second year in the role. Micco Jackson, a freshman at Northwest Shoals Community College, takes on the role of Gaspar. A nativity scene with the song “Holiest of Nights,” written and performed by Denise Davis, will be included. The Alabama Council on the Arts has supported this production with grants since its beginning. The Franklin County Arts Council received a $5,600 grant this year. Hillary Hall is the show’s writer and director. She is joined by Kaylee Brannon as assistant director/choreographer and assistant choreographer Sydney Medley. The show takes the stage with public performances Dec. 7-10. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets may be purchased online by visiting the Roxy’s Christmas Spectacular Facebook page.

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PHOTOS BY MARÍA CAMP With around 180 volunteers, Russellville First Baptist Church hosts the second annual Walk Thru Bethlehem in downtown Russellville.

Russellville First Baptist Church hosts second annual Walk Thru Bethlehem

Hundreds of visitors turn out for the free event, Nov. 29-Dec. 1 and Dec. 3 this year.

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BTCPA holds auditions for second play of season

The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts in Red Bay, Ala, announces auditions for its second production of the season, “Fox on the Fairway,” by Ken Ludwig and directed by Molly Thorn. Auditions dates are Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in the theatre of the Weatherford Centre in downtown Red Bay. The cast calls for three males and three females. Younger parts could be played by teens who can appear to be in their twenties. The performance dates are Feb. 15-18, 2024, with each performance including dinner. Contact Beth Hammock at 256-6680045 for more information. The tickets for the play are $10.00 each, and the dinner is $20.00 each, or $30.00 for both. Dinner must be reserved in advance. This play is being brought back by BTCPA from when it was first presented in 2012. Set amid the leafy greens of Quail Valley Country Club, Ken Ludwig’s “A Fox on the Fairway” unfolds on the day Quail Valley faces its oldest rival, nearby Crouching Squirrel Golf and Racquet Club, for the golf tournament of the decade. Battle lines are drawn when the two clubs assemble their bravest heroes and play on to the final madcap putt on an eighteenth hole that is the stuff of legend. A tribute to the English farces of the 1930s and ’40s, “A Fox on the Fairway” takes audiences on a ride that recalls the classics of the Marx Brothers

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Red Bay holds annual tree lighting ceremony

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Several community choirs perform in Bay Tree Park Dec. 3 for Red Bay’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

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Red Bay High School student athletes perform for the crowd during the tree lighting ceremony in downtown Red Bay Sunday night.

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Dec. 7 Chris Askew Jacob Aycock Jeanie Balding Larry Gilmer Melinda Smith

Dec. 8 Cindy Bailey Weston Jackson Patsy McDuffa Chris Ozbirn Doris Hutcheson Jeff Copeland Matt Weeks

Dec. 9 Lynn Bolton Bob Rogers Hayden Dale Smith Triston Vandiver

Dec. 10 Tony Melecio Kaleb Scott Joe Alverson Rachel Burleson George Hargett

Dec. 11 Eugenia Christine Moss

Dec. 12 Ken Boyles Will Lindsey

Dec. 13 Joey Wingo John Marshall Burcham Austin Scott Ty Trapp

Dec. 14 Kerry Gilbert Jackie Scott Mitchell Swann Melena Ballard Gayla Mills

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Dec. 16 Paula McDowell Sheryl Plott Brittany Trapp Sherry Trapp

Jan. 9 Marcia Hammock Peggy Whitfield Jan. 10 Alan Sherrill David Bixler Chris Webb

Dec. 19 Shelana Moore Cindy Ragan

Jan. 11 Blake Hudson Kayla McKinney Sharon Robinson

Dec. 20 Michael Fish Charles Segars Deborah Gault Terry L. Pennington

Jan. 12 Brenda Hunt Bill Jackson Robbie O’Neal Tatum Hudson

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Obituaries Bobby Gene Seal Dec. 3, 2023 Bobby Gene Seal, 76, of Russellville, passed away Dec. 3. Visitation will be held Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a service directly following, at Spry Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Franklin Memory Gardens. Carolyn Britnell Holcomb Dec. 1, 2023 Carolyn

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Land Transactions Nov. 13

• S&N Investments LLC to Cirilo Cantreras Nunez, warranty • Teresa Pascual to Daniel Salgado Macias, affidavit • Teresa Pascual to Daniel Salgado Macias, quit claim • Cameron Dee Sewell to Owl Realty LLC, mineral • Steven Wade Swinney to William Jeffery Swinney, warranty • Jennifer Fisher Hall to Sully Dominick Oneal Hall, corrective

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Now through Dec. 8 Russellville’s Helping Santa Toy Drive began accepting applications for assistance Nov. 6, and applications will continue to be accepted through Dec. 8. Applications can be picked up at the Russellville Police Department. The giveaway is jointly coordinated by the Russellville Police and Fire departments with support from other city departments and the community.

Frog Pond VFD Fundraiser

Now Frog Pond Volunteer Fire Department is selling Boston butts and barbecue ribs smoked by William Bishop. Dec. 16 from 3-6 p.m. will be pickup. All proceeds will help fund new equipment for the Frog Pond VFD. For more information call 256-2630825 or 256-856-0476.

Christmas Light Shows

December Franklin County lights up for the holidays, with these light shows being promoted by community members: Christmas with the McCollums, 5075 Gravel Hill Road in Phil Campbell; Childers Christmas Light Show, 3542 Duncan Creek Road in Russellville; Christmas at the Bells, 101 Kennerly Road in Phil Campbell; Childers Christmas, 317 Stony Brook Drive in Russellville; and McLean Christmas Lights, 397 Forest Drive in Russellville. Lights will be on each evening from 5-10 p.m. throughout the

81, of Hackleburg, passed away Nov. 29. Visitation was held Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Old Bethel Cemetery. William Leroy Taylor Nov. 27, 2023

Holcomb, 77, of Russellville, passed away Dec. 1. Visitation was held Dec. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Franklin Memory

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Larry Greenhill, survivorship • Wilmer Alain Garcia to Pedro Juan Cotoc Machic, survivorship • Dwight Wiginton to Dwight Wiginton, warranty

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Christmas Parades

Dec. 7, 14 December brings Christmas parades across Franklin County. Russellville’s parade will be Dec. 7 at 6 p.m., and Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Phil Campbell will wrap the Christmas parade season, with the town’s tree lighting immediately following. Access parade applications through the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce website or by contacting the cities’ respective city halls.

Drug Take Back Day

Dec. 7 Red Bay Police Department and the Northwest Alabama Mental Health Prevention Program will take part in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The RBPD will accept unused, unwanted or expired medications for safe disposal, including vitamins, prescriptions, prescription patches and ointments, pet medications, over-thecounter medications and vapes. Other items not accepted include needles, inhalers, thermometers, aerosols, lotions, liquids and hydrogen peroxide. All those bringing items to discard can enter for a chance to win a $100 Walmart gift card.

Russellville’s Every Light a Prayer for Peace and TreeLighting Ceremony

Dec. 7 Dec. 7 starting at 4:15 p.m. will be the Cultura Garden Club’s Every

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Nov. 17

• Mildred M. Molina Alfaro to Edin M. Argueta Rubio, power of attorney • Edin M. Argueta Rubio to Mildred M. Molina Alfaro, power of attorney • David Feltman to Digital Business Corporation, warranty • Destinee Lane Bullard to Daniel Andrew Peck, warranty

Marriage Licenses Light a Prayer for Peace program on the Franklin County Courthouse steps. The event will feature songs and speakers encouraging peace. Veterans, active military, front-line workers, first responders and EMS will be honored. The official tree lighting, across the street in front of the Byars Building, will wrap up the event, immediately preceding the Russellville Christmas Parade.

Christmas in City Lake Park

Dec. 7 City Lake’s Tree Lighting Ceremony will be at 7:30 p.m. The Christmas Tree Trail will be open until Jan. 1 for visitors to enjoy.

The Roxy’s Christmas Spectacular

Dec. 7-10 The Roxy’s Christmas Spectacular will take the stage with public performances Dec. 7-10. Tickets are on sale now.

Christmas Cantata

Dec. 10 Russellville First Baptist Church will hold a Christmas Cantata, “The King is Here,” Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the main sanctuary at RFBC.

RMS Jolly Jamboree

Dec. 10 Russellville Middle School will present its second annual Jolly Jamboree Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. at the RCS Auditorium. Admission is $5, and the doors will open at 3 p.m. The show will include performances by RMS performing arts students as well as the RHS A Capella Singers.

BTCPA Auditions Dec. 10-11

William Leroy Taylor, 88, of Russellville, passed away Nov. 27. Visitation was held Nov. 29 from 12-2 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. A service took place directly after. Burial was in Franklin Memory Gardens.

Nov. 13

• Summer Marie Hulsey to Tristan Dewayne Cameron • Cynthia Alonso Martinez to Isaac Miranda • Lauren Madison Creekmore to Cory Allen Tate

Nov. 15

• Madison Dean Hairrell to Perry Wayne Cagle

Nov. 16

Cody Blake Greenhill to Kendall Loren Veach

Nov. 17

• Justin Alexander Jewell to Amber Grace Ergle

The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts in Red Bay will hold auditions for its second production of the season, “Fox on the Fairway,” Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in the theatre of the Weatherford Centre in Red Bay. The cast calls for three males and three females; younger parts could be played by teens who could appear to be in their 20s. The performance dates are Feb. 15-18.

A Night in Bethlehem

Dec. 10-14 Mountain View Baptist Church in Phil Campbell will host its annual A Night in Bethlehem display Dec. 10-14 from 6-8 p.m. each evening. This self-guided event lets viewers walk through scenes from Bethlehem, as they might have looked the night Jesus was born. Church members portray Bible characters and share the Bible story of Christ’s birth.

Phil Campbell Tree Lighting

Dec. 14 Phil Campbell’s Tree Lighting will take place in the downtown Memorial Park immediately following the Christmas parade, which begins at 6 p.m.

Boston Butt/BBQ Rib Pick-up

Dec. 16 Frog Pond Volunteer Fire Department is selling Boston butts and barbecue ribs smoked by William Bishop. Dec. 16 from 3-6 p.m. will be pickup. All proceeds will help fund new equipment for the Frog Pond VFD. For more information call 256-263-0825 or 256856-0476.

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BAPTIST • Atwood Baptist Church, Vina • Belgreen Baptist Church, between Highway 24 and County Road 524 • Bethsaida Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 48, 10 miles east of Russellville • Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 305 Bethlehem Road, Russellville • Branches Church, 996 Villagewood Drive, Russellville, 256-331-3700 • Burnout Missionary Baptist Church, seven miles east of Red Bay on Highway 24 • Calvary Baptist Church, Lagrange Road, Russellville, 256-332-2804 • Cedar Creek Baptist Church, turn off of Highway 247 onto County Road 90, pastor Roger Martin; Sunday School at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 11 a.m. • College Avenue First Baptist Church, 521 College Ave., Russellville, 256-332-1724 • Cowboy Church of Franklin County, 25100 Highway 24 W., Russellville • Crestview Baptist Church, Highway 24 W., two miles from Highway 43 • Crooked Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Russellville • Divine Baptist Church, 15099 Highway 243, Russellville • Duncan Creek Baptist Church, 985 Duncan Creek Road, Russellville • First Baptist Church Phil Campbell, 3350 Broad St., 205-993-5873 • First Baptist Church Russellville, 213 N. Jackson Ave., 256-332-2065 • First Freewill Baptist Church, Highway 43, Russellville • First Baptist Church, Vina • Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 48, Russellville • Friendship Baptist Church, Pastor Micah Fleming, 10th Street NE, Red Bay, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. • Frankfort Missionary Baptist Church, Frankfort Road, Russellville, 256-332-6720 • Grace Baptist Church, 601 Lawrence St., Russellville • Hodges Convention Baptist Church, Highway 172, Hodges • James Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Old Highway 24 W. • Jonesboro Baptist Church, Waterloo Road, Russellville • Liberty Baptist Church, 261 NE County Road 53, Phil Campbell • Macedonia Baptist Church, Highway 724, Newburg • The Mission, 1437 Highway 43, Russellville • Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, County Road 26 • Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 48/ Leighton Highway, 256-2923554 • Mountain View Baptist Church, 2110 Highway 81, Phil Campbell, 205-9934610 • Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Old Belgreen Highway • New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Highway 24 W., Russellville, 256-332-0201 • New Friendship Baptist Church, Highway 187, south of Belgreen, pastor Ricky Phifer, 256-627-2801 • New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist, 256-332-6247 • New Pleasant Baptist Church, County Road 52, Spruce Pine

• North Russellville Baptist Church, 1401 Waterloo Ave., Russellville, 256-332-0115 • Oakwood Baptist Church, Spruce Pine, 256-332-9485 • One Accord Baptist Church, 5550 Highway 524 W., Russellville • Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, County Road 22, 256-3327020 • Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church #2, 1570 Highway 48, Russellville • Pilot Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 5 Highway 19, Vina • Red Bay Freewill Baptist Church, Highway 24 E., Red Bay, 256-356-9220 • Rockwood Baptist Church, County Road 36, Russellville • Siloam Baptist Church, Highway 60, Russellville, 256-331-9502 • South Side Baptist Church, Highway 43 S., Russellville, 256-332-4326, pastor Roger Kennedy • Tharptown Baptist Church, County Road 48, Russellville, 256-332-0063 • Waco Baptist Church, 31141 Highway 724, Russellville • West Highland Baptist Church, 814 W. Limestone St., Russellville. Sun. School 10 a.m., Sun. worship 11 a.m., Pastor Lloyd Griffus, 256-810-9398 • CATHOLIC • Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1700 N. Jackson Ave., Russellville, 256-3324861 CHURCH OF CHRIST • Centerview Church of Christ, 3434 Highway 58, Russellville • Eastside Church of Christ, Highway 24 E., Red Bay • Eastside Church of Christ, 15820 Highway 243, Russellville • Gravel Hill Church of Christ, 1201 Nix Road, Phil Campbell, 205-993-4338 • Isbell Church of Christ, County Road 36, Russellville • North Highlands Church of Christ, corner of Jackson Avenue/Hemlock Street, Russellville, 256-332-3315 • Polk Street Church of Christ, Polk Street west of Washington Ave., Russellville, 256-332-5533 • Russellville Church of Christ, 15130 U.S. Highway 43, Russellville • Spruce Pine Church of Christ, 88 Scharnagel Road, Spruce Pine, 256-291-5694 • Tharptown Church of Christ, 5071 Highway 48, Russellville, 256-328-1232 • Washington Avenue Church of Christ, 311 S. Washington Ave., Russellville • CHURCH OF GOD • Cornerstone Church of God, 901 4th Ave. SW, Red Bay, pastor Rick Bradley, 205454-3333; Sunday School 9:45 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m. • Church of God of Prophecy, Highway 24 W., Russellville • Church of God, Seventh Day, Highway 5, Phil Campbell • Hope Central, 4327 Broad St., Phil Campbell, 256-8103087 • New Life Tabernacle Pentecostal Church of God, 714 Sockwell Ave., Russellville • Phil Campbell Church of God of Prophecy, Highway 5, Phil Campbell • Russellville Church of God, Highway 43, Russellville, 256-332-7176

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Don’t miss remaining chances to enter coloring contest We Say Editorial Staff

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ind out who you are. And do it on purpose.” — Dolly Parton American country music singer, guitarist and actress known for her philanthropy.

Two weeks down, two weeks to go. This is the third week for our annual Christmas Coloring Contest, which means young artists still have this week and next to show their skills and maybe win a cool prize.

This year’s contest started with the Nov. 22 newspaper, with a festive candy cane. The Nov. 29 coloring page was an angelic messenger. This week’s page is the image of a jolly breakfast with Santa. We can’t wait for you to see next week’s, the fourth and final coloring page in the contest. A contest isn’t a contest without prizes for the winners. A $25 Walmart gift card will be awarded to the top coloring champs in three age divisions –

6 and younger, 7-9 and 10-12. But when it comes to Christmas creativity, we want everyone to feel like a winner; so, every entrant will receive a free box of crayons and a coloring book. All entries, along with entry forms, are due Dec. 15, and we will share the winners in the Dec. 20 edition of the Franklin County Times. Children may enter more than once, but no photocopies will be accepted; if you need

extra copies of any of the coloring pages, we have plenty at our office in the Byars Building in downtown Russellville. No purchase is necessary to enter. A slate of sponsors help us make this contest possible for the community each year, and we hope you will show them your thanks by patronizing their businesses this season and in the year to come. Time’s running out. Let’s get coloring!

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Managing Editor I’ll be pleasantly surprised if we get any snow this year. This is Alabama, after all, and we rarely have even a few flurries, never mind enough to cover the ground nicely; however, it does still happen on occasion. It’s far too early right now, of course, but it’s a nice thought to entertain the possibility of enough snow to decorate the ground and to enjoy watching as it falls. Meanwhile, Franklin County is busy with a number of Christmas events, some already passed and others in the works. What

are you looking forward to or hoping for this winter? Perhaps you are still clinging to fall, and it’s not technically winter just yet, but it will be here before we know it. I love seeing the leaves change. Our maple tree

never showed off its colors this year in the way it normally does. Our neighbor’s maple tree always seems to “blossom” more intensely and sooner. I don’t know what accounts for it, but it’s pleasant to see as I drive by.

While we’re on the edge of the two seasons, it might be a good time to reflect on fall and remember the memories made this year. Do you have any new favorites or treasured activities you revisited this year?

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According to Cheri McCain, program chairman for the Cultura Garden Club, creative napkin folding is an easy way to elevate your tabletop décor by enhancing the atmosphere through improving your place settings with additional attention to detail. One important napkin folding technique is to iron napkins before folding them in order to get crisp creases. First impressions matter, and attention to detail makes all the difference. McCain also shared ideas specifically for children and teenagers. While there are a number of types of napkin folds, only a few were presented: • The flat fold napkin is the simplest and works well alongside a bright and bold tablescape. • A knotted napkin fold gives tablescapes a soft, relaxed feel that looks graceful and romantic in any setting. • Rolled napkins come in two ways—the circular and the loosely folded, known as waterfall or draped napkins. The draped napkin is great for a pretty pop of color to offset a classic white tablecloth. • A square fold is a

PHOTO BY MARÍA CAMP A snow person visits Sloss Lake during the first Christmas at Sloss Lake celebration Sunday. modern napkin style. • The triangular fold with its sharp corners and edges adds geometric flair to the tablescape • One of the most elegant types of napkin folds is the rectangular fold. • The diamond pouch is a long diamond shape with sharp corners at each end lengthwise, creating a pouch perfect for holding flatware, dried flowers or a menu. • A bowtie fold creates a playful atmosphere that is a neat and elegant way to connect theme to décor. Other suggestions include adding napkin rings and tucking in utensils, menus, place cards or party favors. Additional suggestions included using monogrammed napkins to create a sophisticated tone, as well as adding a sprig of greenery or

flowers. The meeting took place at the beautiful home of Debra and Mickey Spillers. Decorative accents featuring fall colors were used throughout the house. Martha Sibley served as co-hostess. President Debbie Nale welcomed new members Ann Marie Bucholts, Kyra Britton and Julie McKinney. Nale presented an institute on decorating for Thanksgiving. Sibley gave a brief report on the GCA District I Fall Meeting held in Red Bay, providing highlights of guest speaker Mike Ezell’s presentation on Alabama native flowers and wildflowers. Patricia Cox reviewed the schedule for decorating the courthouse, post office, small pole decorations, Christmas tree and

adding pine and magnolias in the downtown pots. The program for the Every Light a Prayer for Peace and Christmas tree lighting ceremony was approved. Members also approved supporting the Russellville Hospital City Lake Christmas tree fundraiser. Proceeds will go to building a new emergency room. In support of the Russellville Fire Department toy drive, the members voted to donate $300. The Alabama State Light a Prayer for Peace which will be held Dec. 1 in Montgomery was discussed. A Christmas tea reception will be held after the Christmas tree lighting at the Governor’s Mansion. Several members made tentative plans to attend.

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If you’ve ever been on a quest for the perfect chair, couch, dining table or mattress, you might have found yourself in Helen K Furniture. Since Oct 3, 2009, Helen K Furniture has been serving customers from 13480 Highway 43 in Russellville - next to Spectrum and Chevron, across the street from Walmart - and they have been in business for 42 years total. Started jointly by Price and Daphine Copeland and Clifton and Helen Lane Sept 15,1980, the business’ original location was in downtown Russellville, where Redemption Outreach Church is now. After a year or two, the Copelands went their own direction, and the Lanes - with help from their son, the current owner, Patrick Lane carried on with the business. “We’ve enjoyed meeting folks all down through the years and helping them with their home furnishing needs,” said Lane. “We thrive on selling straight off the floor for that instant

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customer enjoyment.” He said Helen K prides itself on offering delivery, with complete setup, “at affordable pricing, along with easy 12-month financing, interest free, with approved credit.” With the help of a small staff, Helen K Furniture continues proudly serving the area, helping people choose useful and enjoyable furniture to decorate their homes and businesses. “We offer namebrand furniture at low prices,” explained Lane. “We strive to find updated trends in sofas, bedroom sets and dining tables while keeping in mind quality and affordable pricing. “And who doesn’t need a comfortable mattress?” Helen K Furniture is open Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the exception of Wednesdays, when it closes at 5 p.m.

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SPORTS December 6, 2023

PHOTOS: EFJH Homecoming Court. See page B2.

PHOTOS: Christmas at Sloss Lake. See page B7. Coloring contest page. See page B8.

Tharptown boys get trio of wins By Bart Moss For the FCT The Tharptown varsity boys knocked off Addison, Colbert Heights and Lindsay Lane last week. Edwin Vela led the Wildcats to a 54-24 win over Lindsay Lane on Saturday. Veal scored 16 points in the win. Tharptown doubled up Lindsay Lane in the first quarter 14-7 and took a 23-14 lead into the halftime locker room. The Wildcats extended their lead to 42-20 at the end of the third quarter and put the game away in the fourth. Following Vela, Dylan Valdez scored nine points, Jackson Clement eight points, Malachi Minor seven points, Uriah Thompson six points, Dalton Maldonado five points, Bryson Borden two points and Israel de la Rosa one point. Tharptown beat Colbert Heights 57-30. The

See THARPTOWN, Page B7

Belgreen beats Vina for Homecoming win By Bart Moss

The Belg reen varsity girls celebrated Homecoming with a win over county rival Vina 53-35. Vina started off hot, taking a 20-17 lead in the first quarter but cooled off as the game progressed and the Bulldog defense took hold. Belgreen outscored Vina 16-7 in the second quarter to take a 33-27 halftime lead. The Bulldogs extended their lead to 47-30 at the end of the third quarter and put the game away in the fourth. Dacota Green led Belgreen with 19 points, scoring 11 of the Bulldogs 16 second quarter points. Makena Fisher followed Green with 14 points. Bryn Scott added nine points, Lilliana Willingham seven points,

See BELGREEN, Page B7

Bobcats basketball team scores two wins, has close loss

By Bart Moss For the FCT

Leela Baker led the Bobcats in scoring in two wins and a close loss last week. Baker shared the scoring lead with Macy Hardy in a 67-37 win over Winston County. Baker and Hardy both scored 18 points against the Yellow Jackets. Phil Campbell raced out to a 22-6 first quarter and led 35-22 at the half. Sidda Rogers followed Baker and Hardy with 10 points. Hannah Welborn added nine points, Ayla Stowe six points, IsaBell

See BOBCATS, Page B7

PHOTOS BY BRANNON KING

Russellville’s KJ Murray goes up for a shot versus Red Bay.

Russellville basketball team defeats Red Bay in first game of season By Brannon King For the FCT BOYS The Russellville Golden Tigers opened the varsity boys’ basketball season with a hard-fought 76-71 home win over the Red Bay Tigers. Russellville’s EJ King led all scorers with 29 points as the two teams from Franklin County got balanced scoring from six players each. RHS got off to a hot shooting start by scoring 24 first quarter points and led by six at the end of the period. Red Bay answered in the second by outpacing the Golden Tigers 18-14 to draw to within two at the

half. The teams continued to battle in the third with RBHS evening the score to 51-51 heading into the fourth quarter with the help of a 21-19 period. Coach John Torisky’s Red Bay team took a 69-67 lead with just under four minutes left in the game on a Cody Carnes threepointer. Russellville’s King answered with his own three to give the Golden Tigers a onepoint advantage. Red Bay took back the lead with a Lawson Glover bucket with 2:00 remaining. Russellville finished the game strong with a steal by Malachi Duncan followed by his three-point play that was the result of a made shot and free

throw on the play with 47 seconds left in the game. The final RHS points of the contest came on two free throws by Amir Williams and one by KJ Murray. Even after falling behind in the fourth quarter, Russellville head coach Patrick Odom said he believed in his team’s ability to come back and get the victory. “This team is experienced, and there’s no panic,” Odom said. “We settled in, and Malachi made a great defensive play to come back and give us the lead, and we finished the game the way that we’re supposed to finish it.” The season-opening win

for RHS over a talented Red Bay squad marked a good beginning of the year for the Golden Tigers. “It’s a great start,” Odom said. “It’s good playing good people, and it’s always good to win. Now, we’ve played a game, and we’ve got to go and clean stuff up and start getting better.” Following EJ King in the scoring column for RHS was Amir Williams with 17. Malachi Duncan added 14 and KJ Murray had 12. Mike Young and Bralynn Vincent had two points apiece. Red Bay was led in scoring by Carnes and Glover each with 18 points. Ethan McCoy scored 11, Ty Reynolds and Holden Inmon had 10 apiece and

Gage Edgmon scored four points.

GIRLS The Russellville Lady Golden Tigers hosted the Mars Hill Bible School Lady Panthers to continue the varsity season. Mars Hill got the 73-54 win after leading 31-27 at the half and 53-34 after three quarters. Ella Copeland’s 19 points led the scoring for Russellville (3-2). Avery Watts and Jacey Moore also scored in double figures with 10 points each. Desiree Medina added six, Jemma Moore scored four, Alexia Groce had three and Laila Hill pitched in with two points for RHS.

Red Bay basketball team sneaks by Sulligent By Bart Moss The Red Bay Tigers held off the Sulligent Blue Devils to win 57-56. Lawson Glover led the Tigers with 18 points, including eight in the second quarter and six in the fourth. A pair of early threepointers by Ethan McCoy helped Red Bay jump out to a big first quarter lead 16-9. The Tigers led at the half 33-26, with McCoy’s 10 first half points. Sulligent doubled up Red Bay in the third quarter, outscoring the Tigers 14-7 to tie the game 40-40. Cody Carnes score eight points in the fourth quarter, making two three pointers and a pair of free throws, powering Red Bay to the win. Following Glover’s team-high 18 points, McCoy added 13. Carnes and Holden Inmon scored 10 each. Gage Edgmon added three points, and Conner Humphries one point.

PHOTOS BY BART MOSS

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CONTRIBUTED East Franklin Junior High’s Homecoming Court includes Kaden England (seventh grade), escorted by Bentlee Sealey; Emily Sandoval (seventh grade), escorted by Bryson Oliver; Queen Chaley Bullington, escorted by Kye Baker; Daylee Trapp (ninth grade), escorted by Isaac Duboise; Sadie Champion (ninth grade), escorted by Jonah Stancil; Layla Baker (eighth grade), escorted by Trey Hill.

East Franklin Junior High presents Homecoming Court

Last year’s queen, Leela Baker, crowns the new Homecoming Queen, Chaley Bullington, the daughter of Chase and Mary Bullington and Tiffany Scott Bullington.

Chaley Bullington, Homecoming Queen, is escorted by Kye Baker, the son of Justin and Wensalee Baker.

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HONDA: ACCORD, 2012 $12,950. LX One owner Four door. White… tan interior. Just serviced. Excellent condition Call 256572-2125 LINCOLN: TOWN CAR, 2011 $13,950. Signature Limited series, only 75k miles. Heated leather. Just serviced. A beautiful car! Call 256-527-2125 LINCOLN: TOWN CAR SIGNATURE, 2004 $6,850. Excellent condition. Completely serviced, including suspension system. Local automobile. 143,000 miles Loaded. Everything works. 337-600-4935 Athens NISSAN: ALTIMA 3.5 SL, 2015 $15,950. One owner V6 Engine Only 66k miles. Navigation. Sunroof heated leather. New tires and brakes. Extra clean. 256-5272125 NISSAN: LEAF SV, 2015 $7,000. Only 72K miles, ALL ELECTRIC, 4 door, navigation, heated seats and rear-view camera. 2 Keys. Excellent Nissan Value! 256-527-2125

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Announcements Public Notice FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT OF COMPLETION LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Boyett Construction Co., Inc. (The General Contractor) has completed the Contract for Improvements of: UNDERWOOD SHOWER RENOVATIONS 2023 FOR THE PHIL CAMPBELL HOUSING AUTHORITY PHIL CAMPBELL, ALABAMA JDE PROJECT NO. 22-18 for the PHIL CAMPBELL HOUSING AUTHORITY, PHIL CAMPBELL, ALABAMA, and have made request for final settlement of said contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify the Housing Authority or the Architect in writing at: Phil Campbell Housing Authority 19 Stallcup Circle, Phil Campbell, AL 35581 Evans Architectural Design 1823 27th Avenue South, Homewood, Alabama 35209 NOTE: This notice must be run once a week for four successive weeks for projects exceeding $50,000, for projects of less than $50,000, run on time only. Proof of publication is required. 11/15/23, 11/22/23, 11/29/23, 12/06/23 ADID 571366

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA RUSSELLVILLE ELECTRIC BOARD, PLAINTIFF, VS. CASE NO.: CV-2021900004.00 BRADLEY CHRISTOPHER HEAD, MATTHEW MOTES, DWAYNE HELTON, JOHN SINCHER, et al., DEFENDANTS. NOTICE OF ACTION Bradley Chrisopher Head and John Sincher must answer the Complaint by the 7th day of December 2023, or in thirty (30) days thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No.: 33-CV-2021900004.00, in the Circuit Court of Franklin County, Alabama. DONE this the 13th day of November 2023. Anita Scott, CLERK of the Court of Franklin County, Alabama Jeffrey L. Bowling Bedford, Rogers, Bowling & McReynolds P.C. Attorneys-at-Law P.O. Box 669 Russellville, AL 35653 Attorney for Plaintiff 11/15/23, 11/22/23, 11/29/23, 12/06/23 ADID 571581 IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. JU-2023-311-01 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: JEFFREY WADE MILLS, JR., father of J.W.M., a minor born on May 6, 2013 to Amber Natasha Wigginton and Jeffrey Wade Mills, Jr. at Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory, Mississippi Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed by Amber Natasha Wigginton in Franklin County, Alabama, in this case seeking to terminate your parental rights to the above referenced child. You are required to file an answer with the Clerk of the Court and the Petitioner’s attorney, Daniel G. McDowell, P.O. Box 818, Russellville, Alabama 35653, within fourteen (14) days of the last publication of this notice or a judgment will be entered against you. A hearing has been set in this Court for the 31st day of January, 2024, at 9:30 a .m. at the Franklin County Juvenile Court at which time you may appear and contest the same if you so choose. DONE this 1st day of December, 2023 /s/ Anita Scott Clerk Juvenile Court 12/06/23, 12/13/23, 12/20/23, 12/27/23 ADID 574303 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default having been made in the terms of that mortgage executed on the 2nd day of July, 2013, by ESSERENE WILLINGHAM AKA ESSEREAN B. WILLINGHAM, a widow, to CB&S Bank, Russellville, Alabama, which said mortgage is recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Franklin County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 755, Page 785, and default continuing, and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the following described property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Courthouse doors of said County, during the legal hours of sale, on the 15th day of December, 2023. The property located in Franklin County, Alabama, and described in said mortgage is as follows, to wit: Lot No. 13 in the R. J. Nance Addition to the City of Russellville, Alabama, as shown by the McClure Survey of said Addition, which is of record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Franklin County, Alabama, in Plat Book 1 and 2, Page 14 the same being more particularly described as follows: Begin at the point where the westerly line of Cross Street intersects the northerly line of Montgomery Street, and run westerly along the northerly line of Montgomery Street a distance of 100 feet to a point; thence northerly parallel with Cross Street a distance of 145 feet to a point; thence easterly parallel with Montgomery Street a distance of 100 feet to a point on the westerly line of Cross Street; thence southerly

a point on the westerly line of Cross Street; thence southerly along the westerly line of Cross Street a distance of 145 feet to the point of beginning; being the property which was conveyed by Harold Scott and wife to Clemie Campbell and Willie L. Grayson on November 17, 1943. Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the mortgage debt and cost of foreclosure and will be conducted by McDowell, Beason, P.C., Attorneys at Law, P. O. Box 818, Russellville, Alabama. This sale will be made subject to any existing Junior Federal Tax Liens and unpaid ad valorem taxes, if any. CB&S BANK RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA Mortgagee McDOWELL & BEASON, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW P. O. BOX 818 RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA 35653 256/332-1660 11/22/23, 11/29/23, 12/06/23 ADID 572344 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Tarek Samara and Ilona D Samara to Bank of America, NA, dated August 22, 2014 said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Franklin County, Alabama, in Book 768, Page 311 . Said mortgage was subsequently sold, assigned and transferred to Bank of America, N.A. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Bank of America, N.A, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Franklin County, Alabama on January 2, 2024, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following describe real estate situated in Franklin County, Alabama, to-wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, SITUATED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA, TO-WIT: THE SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST, LESS AND EXCEPT: COMMENCE AT THE SE CORNER OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGS. 30 MINS. WEST 328 FEET 6 INCHES TO AN IRON STAKE FOR POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGS. 30 MINS. WEST 294 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE ON EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF PHIL CAMPBELL AND BLUE SPRINGS ROAD 30 FEET FROM CENTER THEREOF; THENCE NORTH 48 DEGS. 40 MINS EAST ALONG SAID ROAD 210 FEET; THENCE NORTH 50 DEGS. 33 MINS. EAST ALONG SAID ROAD 300 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 17 DEGS. 20 MINS. EAST 198 FEET 6 1/2 INCHES TO POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING AND LYING IN THE SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST, FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA. ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE SE CORNER OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 8, RANGE 11 WEST; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID 40 LINE 4.95 CHAINS TO AN IRON STAKE; THENCE NORTH 3.01 CHAINS 30 FEET FROM THE CENTER OF THE BLUE SPRINGS ROAD; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OR SAID ROAD EASTERLY 5.94 CHAINS TO WHERE SAID ROAD INTERSECTS SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SECTION LINE 6.59 CHAINS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING IN THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST. ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: BEGIN AT THE SW CORNER OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST AND RUN NORTH ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY OF SAID FORTY FEET; THENCE SE TO A POINT ON SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAID FORTY 108.9 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1/2 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING IN THE SE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 11 WEST. CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 35 ACRES. Property Street Address for Informational Purposes: 723 Highway 75 Phil Campbell AL 35581 Said property will be sold “AS

Franklin County Times • www.franklincountytimes.com • B5 Said property will be sold “AS IS”. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY. Said property is subject to any title deficiencies including but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes - including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable, federal tax liens any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The highest bidder must tender the total amount of the winning bid in certified funds at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand the rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. **This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.** The public sale provided for hereinabove was postponed on 12/19/2023, by public announcement being made at the main entrance of the Courthouse in Franklin County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale. The foreclosure sale described hereinabove shall be held on the 01/02/2024 at the main entrance of the Franklin County Courthouse, during the legal hours of sale. Bank of America, N.A, Mortgagee or Transferee Jonathan Smothers, Esq ALAW One Independence Plaza, Suite 416 Birmingham, AL 35209 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee 23-008782 A4802027 11/29/2023, 12/06/2023, 12/13/2023 ADID 572675 NOTICE OF COMPLETION “Notice is hereby given that Video Industrial Services, Inc, whose office address and phone number are as follows: Video Industrial Services, Inc, 7721 2nd Ave N Birmingham, AL 35206, (205) 798-0300, has completed all work on the Sanitary Sewer Rehab 2022 Project for the Town of Littleville, AL. All persons having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify the above-named Contractor and the Owner’s Engineer.” 11/22/23, 11/29/23, 12/06/23, 12/13/23 ADID 572339 Need a job change? Check our TNValleyStuff Employment ads today.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Russellville Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on December 19, 2023 at 5:00 pm in the Russellville City Hall Auditorium located at 304 Jackson Avenue North in Russellville, Alabama to consider granting variances on the following requests: Gonzalez-Strength & Associates, Inc. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P. 13675 Hwy 43, Russellville, AL 35653 Section 31 Township 06 Range 11 SEC31 6 11 LOT #1 IN WALMART SUPERCENTER STORE #403 S/D 19.41 ACRES Parking variance requested for 4 spaces per 1,000 sf of floor area Currently zoned B-2

Franklin County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. 12/06/23, 12/13/23, 12/20/23 ADID 574356 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF JENNIFER LACHELLE FRETWELL, DECEASED Case# 23-0122 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to RICKY LEE FUGATE, as Administrator, of the Estate of JENNIFER LACHELLE FRETWELL, deceased, on the 29th day of November, 2023, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. 12/06/23, 12/13/23, 12/20/23 ADID 573813 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF JERRELL EDWARD BORDEN, DECEASED Case# 23-0120 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to SHIRLEY GEAN BORDEN, as Administratrix, of the Estate of JERRELL EDWARD BORDEN, deceased, on the 13th day of November, 2023, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. 11/22/23, 11/29/23, 12/06/23 ADID 571728 PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN COLE, DECEASED Case# 23-0124 PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to CECIL EDWARD COLE, as Executor, of the Last Will & Testament, of PATRICIA ANN COLE, deceased, on the 1st day of December, 2023, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate Court of Franklin County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

if deceased, and their successors and assigns; ALBERT DEVANEY and his heirs or devisees, if deceased, and their successors and assigns; CLEMMIE DEVANEY TIPTON, and her heirs or devisees, if deceased, and their successors and assigns; ALFRED DEVANEY, and his heirs or devisees, if deceased, and their successors and assigns; MAGGIE DEVANEY, and her heirs or devisees, if deceased, and their successors and assigns; OPHELIA DEVANEY, and her heirs or devisees, if deceased, and their successors and assigns; OLEAN DEVANEY, and her heirs or devisees, if deceased, and their successors and assigns; GEORGE DEVANEY, and his heirs or devisees, if deceased, and their successors and assigns; MARTHA DEVANEY, and her heirs or devisees, if deceased, and their successors and assigns; GERTRUDE DEVANEY, and her heirs or devisees, if deceased, and their successors and assigns; The land in Franklin County, Alabama, herein described; Any and all other unknown persons, firms or corporations claiming or reputed to claim any title to, interest in or lien or encumbrance on the land herein described or any part thereof,: Defendants, and 108 JACKSON AVENUE SOUTH, RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA 35653, being a part of Lots 197 and 198 of the Copy of Original Map of Russellville, Alabama AS RECORDED IN BOOK 361, PAGES 536, 543 IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE, FRANKLIN COUNTY, ALABAMA. Defendants. CASE NO.: CV 2023900131.00 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION EVADELL DEVANEY ET AL., and all other persons claiming any present, future, contingent, remainder, reversion or other in said land must file an answer to ROBERT E. DEVANEY’S Complaint to Quiet Title and other relief by the 6th day of January, 2024, with Plaintiff’s counsel and the Circuit Clerk or thereafter, a judgment by Default may be rendered against all Defendants in Case No CV 2023900131.00 in the Circuit Court of Franklin County, Alabama. Done this the 4th day of December, 2023. ANITA SCOTT, CIRCUIT CLERK Mitchell M. McKinney Mitchell M. McKinney, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 102 Jackson Avenue South Russellville, AL 35653 (256)398-6815 12/06/23 ADID 574320

12/06/23, 12/13/23, 12/20/23 ADID 574301 PUBLIC NOTICE ROBERT E. DEVANEY, Plaintiff, vs. EVADELL DEVANEY and her heirs or devisees, if deceased, and their successors and assigns; EVIE DEVANEY and her heirs or devisees, if deceased, and their successors and assigns; MATTIE D. TREADWAY and her heirs or devisees, if deceased, and their successors and assigns; CLAUD E. DEVANEY and his heirs or devisees, if deceased, and their succes-

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