Legals

Notice to Creditors

IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT

IN AND FOR

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF

VICKI MEARLYN PROTHRO,

Deceased.

CASE NO.: 2026 CP 489

Notice to Creditors

The administration of the estate of VICKI MEARLYN PROTHRO, deceased, whose date of death was April 12, 2026, 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.

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 10/07/2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Personal Representative:

MEAGAN SHELL IVEY

Counsel for Petitioner

Florida Bar Number 88278

P.O. Box 475

Jay, Florida 32565

Telephone: (850) 752-7000

mivey@iveydaylaw.com

iveydaylaw@gmail.com

paralegal@iveydaylaw.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUITIN AND FOR

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE:  ESTATE OF

KIMBERLY SUE SUGGS,

Deceased.

File No. 2026-CP-1188

Division

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of KIMBERLY SUE SUGGS, deceased, whose date of death was April 21, 2026, 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.

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 September 30, 2026.

Attorney for

Ancillary 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:

cassandra@schultzlawgrp.com

Ancillary Personal Representative:

Edward Suggs

17853 J.D. White Road

Andalusia, Alabama 36420

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: Estate of RANDALL JOSEPH ARONSON,

Deceased.

Case Number 2026-CP-1352

Division: “U”

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of RANDALL JOSEPH ARONSON, deceased (the “Decedent”), whose date of death was August 27, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Escambia County Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate Division, 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, 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, FLORIDA STATUTES, 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.

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

RICHARD N. SHERRILL

Florida Bar No.: 172812

CLARK PARTINGTON

125 East Intendencia Street

Pensacola, FL 32502

Telephone: (850) 434-9200

Fax: (850) 208-7100

Email: rsherrill@clarkpartington.com

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

DANIEL H. ARONSON

1440 North View Drive

Miami Beach, Florida 33140

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF

JAMES WOODS, JR.,

DECEASED.

CASE NO. 2026 CP 000263

DIVISION “U”

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of JAMES WOODS, JR., Deceased, Case No. 2026 CP 000263, 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 September 16, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

/s/ Thomas M. Staples

THOMAS M. STAPLES

Fla. Bar No. 0073174

STAPLES LAW GROUP, P.A.

100 S. Alcaniz Street, First Floor, Suite A

Pensacola, Florida 32502

(850) 432-4143

Primary Email: tstaples@stapleslawfl.com

Secondary Email: aross@stapleslawfl.com

efile@stapleslawfl.com

Personal Representative:

/s/ Roosevelt Woods

ROOSEVELT WOODS

7306 Rolling Hills Road

Pensacola, Florida 32505

Personal Representative

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF

LOYD WALTER COX,

DECEASED.

CASE NO. 2026 CP 001015

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of LOYD WALTER COX, Deceased, Case No. 2026 CP 001015, 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 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 September 16, 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

Primary Email: tstaples@stapleslawfl.com

Secondary Email: aross@stapleslawfl.com

efile@stapleslawfl.com

Personal Representative:

/s/ J. David Cox

J. DAVID COX

4560 Bohemia Drive

Pensacola, Florida 32504

Personal Representative

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF

CHERYL HAYDEN FRERET

Deceased.

File No. 2026-CP-566

Division D

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Cheryl Hayden Freret, deceased, whose date of death was July 27, 2026, 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, 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 October 7, 2026.

Personal Representative:

Michael Hayden Apffel

67165 Emerson Street

Mandeville, Louisiana 70471

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Jack Locklin, Jr.

E-mail Addresses: jlocklin@ljslawfirm.com,

serviceprobate@ljslawfirm.com

Florida Bar No. 243167

Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones, PA

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

THERESA CATHERINE MCGLYNN,

Deceased.

File No.: 2026 CP 507

Division: D

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of THERESA CATHERINE MCGLYNN, deceased, whose date of death was November 21, 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 name 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 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 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 September 30, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

/s/ Lauren A. Merritt

LAUREN A. MERRITT

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.

Florida Bar Number: 1017893

105 S. De Villiers Street

Pensacola, FL  32502

Telephone: (850) 741-2999

Fax: (850) 466-0956

E-Mail: lauren@laurenmerrittlaw.com

Personal Representative:

/s/ Kathleen Ann Pfeifer

KATHLEEN ANN PFEIFER

4353 Marilyn Court

Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF

BRENT MATEO VALENTIN GELPI,

a minor,

Deceased.

File No.: 2026 CP 1313

Division: U

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of BRENT MATEO VALENTIN GELPI, 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 West Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The name 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 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 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 September 30, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

/s/ Lauren A. Merritt

LAUREN A. MERRITT

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.

Florida Bar Number: 1017893

105 S. De Villiers Street

Pensacola, FL  32502

Telephone: (850) 741-2999

Fax: (850) 466-0956

E-Mail: lauren@laurenmerrittlaw.com

Personal Representative:

/s/ Brian Gelpi

BRIAN GELPI

1007 Via Deluna Drive

Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF

RICHARD AUSTIN HALLFORD,

Deceased.

File No. 2026-CP-000560

Division D

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Richard Austin Hallford, deceased, whose date of death was December 22, 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 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 September 30, 2026.

Personal Representative:

Cheryl Knight

1921 Honey Creek Road Southwest

Conyers, Georgia 30094

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Oscar J. Locklin

E-mail Addresses: olocklin@ljslawfirm.com, serviceprobate@ljslawfirm.com

Florida Bar No. 0015455

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

         ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE:  ESTATE OF KAREN J. HEWITT,

Deceased.

File No.: 2026 CP 1335

Division: U

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of KAREN J. HEWITT, deceased, whose date of death was July 22, 2026, 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 name 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 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 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 September 30, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

/s/ Lauren A. Merritt

LAUREN A. MERRITT

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.

Florida Bar Number: 1017893

105 S. De Villiers Street

Pensacola, FL  32502

Telephone: (850) 741-2999

Fax: (850) 466-0956

E-Mail: lauren@laurenmerrittlaw.com

Personal Representative:

/s/ Mery Owens

MARY OWENS

7531 Tonto Street

Pensacola, FL 32526

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR

         ESCAMBIA COUNTY,  FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE:  ESTATE OF

CYNTHIA LANKFORD,

Deceased.

File No.: 2026 CP 1178

Division: U

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of CYNTHIA LANKFORD, deceased, whose date of death was July 2, 2026, 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 name 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 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 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 September 30, 2026.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

/s/ Lauren A. Merritt

LAUREN A. MERRITT

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.

Florida Bar Number: 1017893

105 S. De Villiers Street

Pensacola, FL  32502

Telephone: (850) 741-2999

Fax: (850) 466-0956

E-Mail: lauren@laurenmerrittlaw.com

Personal Representative:

/s/ Lori Carter

LORI CARTER

2026 Broyhill Lane

Pensacola, FL 32526

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Notice of Action

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA

MICHAEL J. BUCHANAN, AS PERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF

MICHAEL LANE BUCHANAN

Plaintiff,

vs.

ALAN WAYNE BUCHANAN, AS TRUSTEE

OF THE DOROTHY M. BUCHANAN

REVOCABLE TRUST

Defendant.

Case No.: 2026 CA 000550

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO DEFENDANT: ALAN WAYNE   BUCHANAN, AS TRUSTEE OF THE DOROTHY M. BUCHANAN REVOCABLE TRUST

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for breach of trust and to compel distribution of real property has been filed against the following property in Santa County, Florida:

THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER, LESS THE NORTH 33 FEET FOR ROAD, SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 26 WEST, SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Parcel ID: 15-2S-26-0000-00244-0000

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Braden K. Ball, Jr., the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is Litvak Beasley Wilson & Ball, LLP, 40 Palafox Place, Suite 300, Pensacola, Florida 32502, on or before November 6, 2026, and file the original with the clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition.

DATED on September 25, 2026.

JASON D. ENGLISH

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Santa Rosa County, Florida

By: Brenda Lambrisky

As Deputy Clerk

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA

ELIZABETH BRAGG SMITH,

Plaintiff,

VS.

MARY D. COOK aka MARY DALE COOK

fka MARY DALE NEVINS, et al.,

Defendants,

CASE NO.: 2026-CA-000360

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: Mary D. Cook aka Mary Dale Cook fka Mary Dale Nevins, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Mary D. Cook; Doyle G. Nevins, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Doyle G. Nevins; Gaston S. Enfinger, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Gaston S. Enfinger; Willie M. Enfinger, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Willie M. Enfinger; Johnnie Ward, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Johnnie Ward; Myrtle Ward, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Myrtle Ward; Leonard L. Hobbs, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Leonard L. Hobbs; Nora W.E. Hobbs, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Nora W.E. Hobbs; James F. Ivey, Jr., and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against James F. Ivey, Jr.; Caralene Ivey, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Caralene Ivey; Edith L. Land, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Edith L. Land; Trammel M. Enfinger, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Trammel M. Enfinger; Vesta L. Enfinger, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Vesta L. Enfinger; Bertie W. Little, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Bertie W. Little; G.C. Cook aka Grover Charles Cook, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against G.C. Cook; James E. Williams aka James Ervin Williams, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against James E. Williams; Allene B. Williams aka Allene Blackmon Williams, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Allene B. Williams; Ed W. Enfinger, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Ed W. Enfinger; Nola Enfinger, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Nola Enfinger; John F. Nobles aka John Fulton Nobles, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against John F. Nobles; Spurgeon H. Agerton, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Spurgeon H. Agerton; Bertha Alice Agerton, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Bertha Alice Agerton; John Lewis Callahan, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against John Lewis Callahan; Jean Callahan, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Jean Callahan; Allen Y. Enfinger, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Allen Y. Enfinger; Irma Enfinger, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Irma Enfinger; Robert H. Smith, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Robert H. Smith; M.B. Sprayberry, Jr., and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against M.B. Sprayberry, Jr.; Horace Abercrombie, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Horace Abercrombie; Cecilia Purcell, and the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against Cecilia Purcell; Nicole M. Byrd; and all other parties claiming to have any right, title, or interest in the property described in this Notice of Action.

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

COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 29 WEST, SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE GO SOUTH 86 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30, FOR A DISTANCE OF 528.91 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE GO NORTH 02 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 165.15 FEET; THENCE GO SOUTH 86 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 9.08 FEET; THENCE GO SOUTH 02 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 165.13 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 30; THENCE GO NORTH 86 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 30, FOR A DISTANCE OF 7.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND IS SITUATED IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 29 WEST, 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 Goldin Law, P.A., the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3 W. Garden Street, Ste 400, Pensacola, Florida 32502, respond 30 days from the first date of publication, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on 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 SEPTEMBER 16 2026.

JASON D. ENGLISH, ESQ.

as Clerk of Court

of Santa Rosa County, Florida

{Seal of Court}

/s/ Brenda Lambrisky

DEPUTY CLERK

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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:

2023 Blue Ford F-150

VIN: 1FTEW1EP2PKF91060

Claimant: Edward Moore Beers

Case No.: 2026 CA 001260

DOB: 03/01/1968

Division: E

Seized by: Pensacola Police Department

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: EDWARD MOORE BEERS AND ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Pensacola Police Department has filed a petition for forfeiture of the above-described property.

The Pensacola Police Department seized the property in Escambia County, Florida on August 5, 2026, and is holding it.

A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on August 13, 2026, and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of the Court on or before November 6, 2026, and send a copy to the undersigned attorney:

/s/ Janette M. Richardson

JANETTE M. RICHARDSON (FBN 121259)

Assistant City Attorney/Police Legal Advisor jrichardson@cityofpensacola.com        (primary email) pabbott@cityofpensacola.com

(secondary email)

Office of the City Attorney

222 W. Main Street

Pensacola, Florida 32502

(850) 435-1616

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Notice of Forfeiture

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL DIVISION

IN RE: FORFEITURE OF:

One (1) 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

VIN#: 3GCUKREC8HG180497

CASE NO: 2026 CA 000620

NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS

TO: BROCK STEWART, AND ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has filed a petition for forfeiture of the above-described property.

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office seized the above-described property in Santa Rosa County, Florida on August 31, 2026 and is holding it.

A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on September 18, 2026, and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of Court on or before October 31, 2026, and send a copy to the undersigned attorney.  If any interest party fails to file a claim as herein directed, judgment will be entered herein against you in due course.  Persons not legally served with process may obtain a copy of the Complaint for Forfeiture filed herein from the Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court. If no claimants appear, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office will be seeking a final order of forfeiture.

Carrie W. Gilmer, Esquire

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office

5755 East Milton Road

Milton, Florida 32583

(850) 983-1229

FL Bar #113290

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Notice Under Fictitious Name Statute

IN THE 1st JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT

IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

IN RE: The Estate of LUTHER JONES, Deceased.

CASE NO.: 2026-395 CP

DIVISION: D

PROBATE DIVISION

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(Formal Administration)

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

The administration of the estate of LUTHER JONES, deceased, whose date of death was December 2, 2025, and whose social security number is XXX-XX-2033, 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.

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 §§ 732.216-228, 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 on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME 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 must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH 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 September 30, 2026.

Attorney and Personal Representative Giving Notice:

Attorney for Personal Representative

/s/ Steven E. Gurian                   .

STEVEN E. GURIAN, ESQ.,            EASY ESTATE PROBATE, PLLC

901 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, 6th Floor

Coral Gables, Florida 33134

Tel: 1-833-973-3279

Fax:  1-833-927-3279

E-mail:  SG@EasyEstateProbate.com

Florida Bar No. 101511

Personal Representative

/s/ Carolyn L. Jones

CAROLYN L. JONES

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