June 16, 2026 Vol: 26, No: 24

Legals
Notice to Creditors
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARY G. PAYNE,
Deceased.

File No. 2026-CP-723
Division

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of MARY G. PAYNE, deceased, whose date of death was May 27, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for ESCAMBIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 West Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is June 17, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:
Kerry Anne Schultz
Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 563188
2777 Gulf Breeze Parkway
GULF BREEZE, FL 32563
Telephone: (850) 754-1600
Fax: (850) 754-1601
E-Mail: kaschultz@schultzlawgrp.com
Secondary E-Mail:
ashlyn@schultzlawgrp.com

Personal Representative:
Donald Paul Payne
109 Virginia Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: Estate of
SHERRI KATHERINE DONAHOE,
Deceased.

Case No. 2026-CP-000323

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of SHERRI KATHERINE DONAHOE, deceased (the “Decedent”), whose date of death was April 23, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Probate Division, 4025 Avalon Blvd, Milton, FL 32583. The names and addresses of the Co-Personal Representatives and the Co-Personal Representatives’ attorney are set forth below.

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

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

The Co-Personal Representatives have no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the Decedent’s death by the Decedent or the Decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is June 17, 2026.

ATTORNEY FOR CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES

/s/ Richard N. Sherrill
RICHARD N. SHERRILL
Florida Bar No.: 172812
CLARK PARTINGTON
125 East Intendencia Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
P.O. Box 13010
Pensacola, Florida 32591-3010
Telephone: (850) 434-9200
Fax: (850) 208-7100
E-mail: rsherrill@clarkpartington.com
Attorney for Petitioner

CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES

/s/ Johnathan E. Donahoe
JOHNATHAN E. DONAHOE
831 Wynnehurst Street
Pensacola, Florida 32503

/s/ Elliott M. Donahoe
ELLIOTT M. DONAHOE
831 Wynnehurst Street
Pensacola, Florida 32503

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
GARY SIECZKOWSKI SAND.
DECEASED.

CASE NO. 2026 CP 000103

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of GARY SIECZKOWSKI SAND, Deceased, Case No. 2026 CP 000103, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, Florida 32583. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the personal Representative’s attorney are as set forth below.

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

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

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

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

The date of first publication of this Notice is June 17, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Thomas M. Staples
THOMAS M. STAPLES
Fla. Bar No. 73174
STAPLES LAW GROUP, P.A.
100 S. Alcaniz Street, First Floor, Suite A
Pensacola, Florida 32502
(850) 432-4143
Counsel for Personal Representative
Primary Email: tstaples@stapleslawfl.com
Secondary Email: aross@stapleslawfl.com
efile@stapleslawfl.com

Personal Representative:
/s/ Julie Anne Walsh
JULIE ANNE WALSH
129 Via Vicini
Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688
Personal Representative

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARK BENEDICT DEKUTOSKI,
Deceased.

Case Number: 2026 CP 000120
Division: D

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Mark Benedict Dekutoski, Deceased, whose date of death was on or about January 5, 2026, is pending in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court in Santa Rosa County, Florida, File Number 2026 CP 000120, the address of which is Santa Rosa County Courthouse, 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, Florida 32583. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s Attorney are set forth below.

Pursuant to F.S. ‘733.702, all creditors of the Decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against Decedent’s Estate, including un-matured, contingent, or un-liquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this Notice, must file their claims in proper form with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s Estate, including un-matured, contingent, or un-liquidated claims, must file their claims in proper form with this Court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

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

THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS: June 17, 2026.

S/Matthew B. Dekutoski
Matthew B. Dekutoski, Pers. Rep.
1350 Juniper Lane
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302

S/ Edmund W. Holt
Edmund W. Holt (eservice@ewholtlaw.com)
Florida Bar Number 192705
Attorney for Personal Representative
1017 North Twelfth Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32501-3306
(850) 434-7694

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARGARET ELEASE MAULDIN
Deceased.

CASE NO. 2026 CP 000255

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of MARGARET ELEASE MAULDIN, deceased, Case No. 2026 CP 000255, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola Florida 32502. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are as set forth below.

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

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

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

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

The date of first publication of this Notice is June 17, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Thomas M. Staples
THOMAS M. STAPLES
Fla. Bar No. 73174
STAPLES LAW GROUP, P.A.
100 S. Alcaniz Street, First Floor, Suite A
Pensacola, Florida 32502
(850) 432-4143
Counsel for Personal Representative
Primary Email: tstaples@stapleslawfl.com
Secondary Email: aross@stapleslawfl.com
efile@stapleslawfl.com

Personal Representative:
/s/ Linda Elease Foster
LINDA ELEASE FOSTER
1210 Kingsfield Road
Cantonment, Florida 32533
Personal Representative

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
WILLIAM FREDRICK HORD,
Deceased.

FILE NO.: 2026 CP 000325
DIVISION:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of William Fredrick Hord, deceased, File Number 2026 CP 000325, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd, Milton, Florida 32583. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is June 17, 2026.

Christine Danielle Hord
10 Laura Lane
Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561

JOSEPH W.C. BOYLES (Florida Bar #14188)
AUBREY L. MAY (Florida Bar #1058523)
Boyles & Boyles, PLLC
Attorneys at Law
212 W. Cervantes Street
Pensacola FL 32501
Telephone: 850-433-9225
Attorney for Petitioner
jwcb@boylesandboyleslaw.com
alm@boylesandboyleslaw.com
jennifer@boylesandboyleslaw.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
MOHAMMED JOSEPH FARAHANY,
Deceased.

FILE NO.: 2024 CP 000486
DIVISION:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Mohammed Joseph Farahany, deceased, File Number 2024 CP 000486, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd, Milton, FL 32583. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is June 17, 2026.

Pargol Montazeri
933 Sunshine Lane
Pensacola, Florida 32514

JOSEPH W.C. BOYLES, ESQUIRE
Attorney at Law
212 W. Cervantes Street (32501)
P.O. Box 13464
Pensacola, FL 32591-3464
(850) 433-9225
FLORIDA BAR #14188
Attorney for Personal Representative
jwcb@boylesandboyleslaw.com
jennifer@boylesandboyleslaw.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
LINDA M. JORDAN,
Deceased.

FILE NO.: 2026 CP 000779
DIVISION:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Linda M. Jordan, deceased, File Number 2026 CP 000779, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 West Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is June 17, 2026.

Edward M. Jordan
3039 Creole Way
Pensacola, Florida 32526

JOSEPH W.C. BOYLES (Florida Bar #14188)
AUBREY L. MAY (Florida Bar #1058523)
Boyles & Boyles, PLLC
Attorneys at Law
212 W. Cervantes Street
Pensacola FL 32501
Telephone: 850-433-9225
Attorney for Petitioner
jwcb@boylesandboyleslaw.com
alm@boylesandboyleslaw.com
jennifer@boylesandboyleslaw.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
RODNEY WAYNE SCHROEDER
Deceased.

Case No. 2026 CP 000709
Div. “T”

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Rodney Wayne Schroeder, deceased, whose date of death was April 24, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is June 10, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Joel M. Cohen
JOEL M. COHEN
Attorney for Personal Representative
Florida Bar Number: 161157
2172 West 9 Mile Road #154
Pensacola, Florida 32534
Telephone: (850) 748-5905
E-Mail: jmcohenlaw@gmail.com

Personal Representative:
/s/ Douglas Schroeder
Douglas Schroeder
6256 Heart Pine Circle
Pensacola, Florida 32504

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
WILLIAM STURGES BENTLEY
Deceased.

File No. 2026-CP-312
Division D

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of William Sturges Bentley, deceased, whose date of death was December 15, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd, Milton, Florida 32583. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is June 10, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:
K. Jake Walters
Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 1026099
Litvak Beasley Wilson & Ball, LLP
40 S. Palafox Place, Suite 300
Pensacola, Florida 32502
Telephone: (850) 432-9818
Fax: (850) 432-9830
E-Mail:jake@lawpensacola.com;
kramer@lawpensacola.com
Secondary E-Mail:
annabelle@lawpensacola.com

Personal Representative:
Deborah Scott Bentley
1512 E. Hatton Street,
Pensacola, Florida 32503

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
RICHARD ALMSTEAD BEST
Deceased.

File No. 2026-CP-192
Division:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Richard Almstead Best, deceased, whose date of death was August 8, 2025 and whose Social Security Number is available upon request, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate, P.O. Box 472, Milton, Florida 32572. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Nicholas R. Medley
Nicholas R. Medley
Attorney for Personal Representative
FL Bar #: 107194
Medley Law Firm
714 N. Spring Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
Telephone: (850) 607-7890
Fax: (850) 254-7872
nicholas@medleyelderlaw.com

Personal Representative:
Andrew A. Fairchok
12816 135th Ave Ct E
Puyallup, WA 98374

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
MICHAEL LANE BUCHANAN
Deceased.

File No. 2026 CP 000281
Division

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Michael Lane Buchanan, deceased, whose date of death was January 11, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, Florida 32583. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is June 10, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:
BRADEN K. BALL, JR.
Florida Bar No. 89000
Michael L. Wyatt
Florida Bar No. 124284
LITVAK BEASLEY WILSON & BALL, LLP
40 Palafox Place, Suite 300
Pensacola, Florida 32502
Office: (850) 432-9818
Facsimile: (850) 432-9830
Attorneys for Petitioner
Primary E-mail: braden@lawpensacola.com
Secondary E-mails:
michael@lawpensacola.com
mandrews@lawpensacola.com

Personal Representative:
Michael J. Buchanan
9025 East River Drive
Navarre, Florida 32566

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
MATTHEW THOMAS BANAS
Deceased.

File No. 2026-CP-000067
Division Probate

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Matthew Thomas Banas, whose date of death was October 28, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, Florida 32583. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is June 10, 2026.

Personal Representative:
/s/ Mitchell Banas, Jr.
Mitchell Banas, Jr.
1695 Sweeney Street
North Tonawanda, New York 14120

Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Daniel P. Saba
Daniel P. Saba
E-mail Addresses: dsaba@lsjlawfirm.com,
amanda@lsjlawfirm.com
Florida Bar No. 640141
Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones, P.A.
4557 Chumuckla Highway
Pace, Florida 32571
Telephone: (850) 995-1102

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARILYN COOK
Deceased.

File No. 2026 CP 000248
Division

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Marilyn Cook, deceased, whose date of death was March 11, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, Florida 32583. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is June 10, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:
BRADEN K. BALL, JR.
Florida Bar No. 89000
LITVAK BEASLEY WILSON & BALL, LLP
40 Palafox Place, Suite 300
Pensacola, Florida 32502
Office: (850) 432-9818
Facsimile: (850) 432-9830
Attorney for Petitioners
Primary E-mail: braden@lawpensacola.com
Secondary E-mail:
mandrews@lawpensacola.com

Personal Representative:
Gregory A. Cook, Jr.
1364 Upland Crest Court
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN RE: ESTATE OF
EDDIE C. BEASLEY, JR.
Deceased.

File No. 2026 CP 000022
Division PROBATE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Eddie C. Beasley, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was October 5, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd, Milton, FL 32583. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is June 10, 2026.

/s/ A Wayne Williamson, Esquire
Attorney for Personal Representative
Williamson Law Firm, LLC
Florida Bar Number: 0115002
P.O. Box 1248, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Ph: (850) 685-3091 / Fax: (850) 546-6130
E-Mail: wayne@waynewilliamsonlaw.com

/s/ Etelvina Maria Cruse Silva Luis
Etelvina Maria Cruse Silva Luis
2498 Raider Ln
Navarre, Florida 32566

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: The Estate of
PEARL ANN RUTHERFORD
Deceased.

CASE #2026-CP-000776
Div. U

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of PEARL ANN RUTHERFORD, deceased, whose date of death was April 30, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for ESCAMBIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government St., Pensacola, FL 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is June 17, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Kimberly S. Sullivan
KIMBERLY S. SULLIVAN, ESQ.
Florida Bar Number: 101408
4400 Bayou Blvd., Suite 4
Pensacola, FL 32503
Telephone: 850.434.7276
E-Mail: kimberly@planwithcoastal.com
Secondary E-Mail: lynn@planwithcoastal.com

Personal Representative:
/s/ Denise R. Rutherford
DENISE R. RUTHERFORD
2 Hacienda Del Canon
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: The Estate of
J.D. SPENCE
Deceased.

CASE #2025-CP-001820
Division U

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of J.D. SPENCE, deceased, whose date of death was September 27, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for ESCAMBIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government St., Pensacola, FL 32501. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is June 17, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Kimberly S. Sullivan
KIMBERLY S. SULLIVAN, ESQ.
Florida Bar Number: 101408
4400 Bayou Blvd., Suite 4
Pensacola, FL 32503
Telephone: 850.434.7276
E-Mail: kimberly@planwithcoastal.com
Secondary E-Mail: lynn@planwithcoastal.com

Personal Representative:
/s/ Norma Jean Spence
NORMA JEAN SPENCE
8660 Spence Rd.
Walnut Hill, Florida 32568

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
SYLVIA NELL KELLY
Deceased.

File No. 2026 CP 000017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of SYLVIA NELL KELLY, deceased, whose date of death was March 14, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government St., Pensacola, FL 32502. The names and address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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

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

Signed on this 8th day of June 2026.

T.A. BOROWSKI, JR.
Florida Bar No. 843393
Borowski & Traylor, P.A.
4300 Bayou Blvd., Suite 14
Pensacola, Florida 32503
(850) 429-2027

Patrick L. Kelly
5510 Twin Creek Circle
Pace, Florida 32571

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
SYBIL VAUGHN MCINTOSH
a/k/a SYBIL MCINTOSH
Deceased.

File No. 2025 CP 001709
Division Probate

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Sybil Vaughn McIntosh, deceased, whose date of death was August 4, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government St., Pensacola, Fl 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is June 10, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Rickey Marion Bruce
311 Vireo Dr
Mandeville, Louisiana 70448

Attorney for Personal Representative:
Raymond B. Palmer
E-mail Addresses: ray@rplegal.com,
carolyn@rplegal.com
Florida Bar No. 42171
Palmer Law Firm
913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Ste. 41
Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561
Telephone: (850) 916-1000

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARY CANDYCE HOLDEN
Deceased.

CASE NO: 2026CP000074

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of MARY CANDYCE HOLDEN, deceased, whose date of death was October 25, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government St., Pensacola, Florida 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is June 10, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:
Marcus A. Huff
Florida Bar No. 91163
Phelps Dunbar LLP
501 Commendencia Street
Pensacola, Florida 32502Telephone: (850) 432-2451
Fax: (850) 469-3331
Primary email: marc.huff@phelps.com
Secondary email: sue.lamont@phelps.com

Personal Representative:
Beverly Ann Holden
8714 Cornell Drive
Lumberton, Texas 77657

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
JAMES CURTIS KILCREASE
Deceased.

File No. 2026-CP-462
Division U

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of James Curtis Kilcrease, deceased, whose date of death was January 6, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W Government Street, Pensacola , Florida 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is June 10, 2026.

Personal Representative:
Timothy Kilcrease
848 Cannon Lane
Destin, Florida 32541

Attorney for Personal Representative:
Angela J. Jones
E-mail Addresses: ajjones@ljslawfirm.com,
serviceprobate@ljslawfirm.com
Florida Bar No. 096441
Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones PA
4557 Chumuckla Highway
Pace, Florida 32571
Telephone: (850) 995-1102

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
GERALD WAYNE CRAFT
Deceased.

File No. 2026 CP 787
Division Probate

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Summary Administration)

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:

You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Gerald Wayne Craft, deceased, File Number 2026 CP 787, by the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502; that the decedent’s date of death was March 31, 2026; that the total value of the estate is under $75,000 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:

Gerald Wayne Craft II
1154 Oyster Bay Drive
Milton, FL 32583

Michelle Craft Niedert
6733 Joy Street
Milton, Florida 32583

Student Aid Fund,
University of Mobile
5735 College Parkway
Mobile, Alabama 36613

Student Aid Fund,
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
3939 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, Louisiana 70126

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.288 Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

The date of first publication of this Notice is June 17, 2026.

Attorney for Persons Giving Notice
/s/ Virginia C. Ralls
Virginia C. Ralls
Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 123910
Chase & Ralls, PLC
101 East Government Street
Pensacola, Florida 32502
Telephone: (850) 434-3601
Fax: (850) 607-2196
E-Mail: vralls@chaseattorneys.com
Secondary E-Mail:
vralls@chaseattorneys.com

Persons Giving Notice:
Gerald Wayne Craft II
1154 Oyster Bay Drive
Milton, Florida 32583

Michelle Craft Niedert
6733 Joy Street
Milton, Florida 32583

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF
JACOB J. FRETWELL
a/k/a Jacob Joseph Fretwell
Deceased.

File No. 2026-CP-000133
Division

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Jacob J. Fretwell a/k/a Jacob Joseph Fretwell, deceased, whose date of death was September 27, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W Government Street, Pensacola, FL 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

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

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is June 17, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:
Cyrus Malhotra, Esq.
Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 0022751
THE MALHOTRA LAW FIRM P.A.
3903 Northdale Blvd., Suite 100E
Tampa, FL 33624
Telephone: (813) 902-2119
Fax: (727) 290-4044
E-Mail: filings@FLprobatesolutions.com
Secondary: cortney@FLprobatesolutions.com

Personal Representative:
Jayleen Fretwell
260 Deerfoot Lane
Cantonment, Florida 32533

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Notice of Action
IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CARRINGTON PHASE I
OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.,
a Florida not-for-profit corporation,
Plaintiff,

v.

JOE C. COBBS, an individual, and
JACINTE M. COBBS, an individual,
Defendants.

CASE NO.: 2026 CC 001960

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: JOE C. COBBS, an individual, and JACINTE M. COBBS, an individual, and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the above-named or described Defendant or parties or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in the property described in the Complaint; and all persons in possession of the property described in the Complaint:

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that pursuant to Chapter 64, Florida Statues, an action has been filed against you which seeks to partition the real property located at 3994 Society Street, Cantonment, Florida 32533, legally described as:

Lot 7, Block M of CARRINGTON PHASE I SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 18, Page(s) 95, of the Public Records of ESCAMBIA County, Florida.

YOU ARE REQUIRED to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on Matthew F. Carbone, Esquire, Moorhead Law Group, PLLC, 127 Palafox Place, Suite 200, Pensacola, Florida 32502, on or before July 10, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of the above named Court, either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorneys or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on this the 5th day of June, 2026.

Pam Childers
Clerk of the Circuit Court

(COURT SEAL)

By: Alison Richards
Deputy Clerk

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA

MARK ANDERSON MEAD,
Plaintiff,
vs.

SUSAN LYTLE ALSO KNOWN AS SUSAN M. LYTLE, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SUSAN LYTLE ALSO KNOWN AS SUSAN M. LYTLE, THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND BENEFICIARIES OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN LYTLE ALSO KNOWN AS SUSAN M. LYTLE, KELLY PIERCE, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KELLY PIERCE, AND THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND BENEFICIARIES OF THE ESTATE OF KELLY PIERCE,
Defendants.

CASE NO.: 2026 CA 239

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: SUSAN LYTLE ALSO KNOWN AS SUSAN M. LYTLE, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SUSAN LYTLE ALSO KNOWN AS SUSAN M. LYTLE, THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND BENEFICIARIES OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN LYTLE ALSO KNOWN AS SUSAN M. LYTLE, KELLY PIERCE, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KELLY PIERCE, AND THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND BENEFICIARIES OF THE ESTATE OF KELLY PIERCE,

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following properties in Santa Rosa County, Florida:

BEGIN AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 28 WEST, SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE GO NORTH 89 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE AFORESAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AS PER A PROPORTIONAL SECTION BREAKDOWN A DISTANCE OF 616.55 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST LINE OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN O.R. BOOK 164, PAGE 204 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA AS PER J.W. COOK; THENCE GO NORTH 00 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE AFORESAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 240.91 FEET; THENCE GO SOUTH 89 DEGREES 16’05” EAST A DISTANCE OF 43.43 FEET; THENCE GO SOUTH 00 DEGREES 55’16” WEST A DISTANCE OF 66.94 FEET; THENCE GO SOUTH 89 DEGREES 16’05” EAST A DISTANCE OF 574.71 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 21; THENCE GO SOUTH 01 DEGREES 26’24” WEST ALONG THE AFORESAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 175.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SUBJECT TO A 15 FEET EASEMENT ALONG THE WESTERLY PROPERTY LINE ACCORDING TO DEED RECORDED IN O.R. BOOK 104, PAGE 500 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on R. Douglas Goldin of the Goldin Law, P.A., the plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3 W. Garden Street, Ste 400, Pensacola, Florida 32502, on or before 30 days after first publication and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service of the plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

This notice shall be published once each week for four (4) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Santa Rosa County, Florida.

Dated on May 13, 2026.

JASON D. ENGLISH, ESQ.
as Clerk of Court
of Santa Rosa County, Florida

By: Amanda Watson
DEPUTY CLERK

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

RICHARD STURGEON,
Plaintiffs,

v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, AND ASSIGNEES OF PEGGY G. BANKS, DECEASED, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST ANY OF THE UNKNOWN PARTIES
Defendants.

CASE NO. 2026-CA-000742

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, AND ASSIGNEES OF PEGGY G. BANKS, DECEASED, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST ANY OF THE UNKNOWN PARTIES, and to all others whom it may concern:

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to establish an implied grant of right-of-way of necessity, located in Escambia County, Florida, has been filed against you:

Victoria L. Henderson Beg at inter of W li of Warrington Rd and N li of Jackson St N 3 deg 29 min E 205 9/10, N 83 degrees 22 min W 222 5/10 ft for POB continue same course 80 7/10 ft N 123 5/10 ft S 89 deg 48 min E 80 7/10 ft S 133 2/10 to POB Lt N part of Lt 19 Plat DB 128 P 575.

Parcel Identification Number: 34-2S-30-0190-160-019

You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Megan F. Fry, the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 13010, Pensacola, FL 32591-3010, within 30 days after the first publication of this Notice in The Summation Weekly (on or before July 13), and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

DATED on June 4, 2026.

PAM CHILDERS
As Clerk of the Court

(Seal of the Court)

BY: Russell Long
Deputy Clerk

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Notice of Forfeiture
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION

IN RE: FORFEITURE OF:
TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($22,000.00)
UNITED STATES CURRENCY

CASE NO: 2026 CA 000865
DIVISION: F-CIVIL

Notice is hereby given that the Escambia Sheriff’s Office has filed a petition for forfeiture of the above-described property.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office seized the property in Escambia County, Florida on April 24, 2026, and is holding it. A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on June 5, 2026, and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of the Court on or before July 15, 2026, and send a copy to the undersigned attorney.

Laura D. Young, Esquire
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
1700 West Leonard Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 436-9515
FL Bar #0099369

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION

IN RE: FORFEITURE OF:
EIGHTY-ONE THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS
AND 00/100 ($81,545.00)
UNITED STATES CURRENCY

CASE NO: 2026 CA 000316
DIVISION: N-Civil

Notice is hereby given that the Escambia Sheriff’s Office has filed a petition for forfeiture of the above-described property.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office seized the property in Escambia County, Florida on February 19, 2026, and is holding it. A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on April 1, 2026, and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of the Court on or before July 15, 2026, and send a copy to the undersigned attorney.

Laura D. Young, Esquire
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
1700 West Leonard Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 436-9515
FL Bar #0099369

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