NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF PICKENS

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE

THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

DOCKET NO. 2023-CP-39-00201

Robert H. Deford, IV and Melissa Tucker Deford a/k/a Melissa M. Tucker vs. Emily B. Hood; Tyler Hood; County of Pickens; Terry W. Tinsley; Pamela D. Tinsley; Diego A. Franco; Maria F. Ramirez; Jeffrey R. Moore; Rebecca L. Moore; All Unknown Heirs of John Mason Oates; All Unknown Heirs of Janis Oates; All Unknown Heirs of Robert Oates; All Unknown Heirs of William J. Oates; All Unknown Heirs of Jack C. Oates; All Unknown Heirs of Charles E. Hughes; All Unknown Heirs of Ann H. Hughes; All Unknown Heirs of Iris H. Milhous; and “John Doe,” a fictious name representing all unknown parties, minors, or persons under disability with any right, title, interest in or lien upon the real property at issue.

TO:  PAMELA D. TINSLEY; MARIA F. RAMIREZ; AND HEIRS AT LAW OR DEVISEES OF ANY DEFENDANTS NAMED ABOVE, AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WITH ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT AND DEFENDANT EMILY B. HOOD’S AMENDED ANSWER, COUNTERCLAIMS, AND CROSSCLAIMS, AND ANY UNKNOWN DEFENDANTS WHO MAY BE MINORS, INCOMPETENT OR PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY OR IN THE MILITARY SERVICE, IF ANY, WHETHER RESIDENTS OR NONRESIDENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO THE NATURAL, GENERAL TESTAMENTARY GUARDIAN OR COMMITTEE, OR OTHERWISE AND TO THE PERSON WITH WHOM THEY MAY RESIDE, IF ANY THERE BE:

SUMMONS

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Plaintiffs’ Complaint and/or Defendant Emily B. Hood’s Amended Answer Counterclaims, and Crossclaims in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint on the subscribers at P.O. Box 1804, Greenville, South Carolina 29602, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Crossclaims on the subscribers at  P.O. Box 1390, Columbia, South Carolina 29202 within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiffs and Defendant Emily B. Hood in this action will apply to the Court and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint and Crossclaims of Defendant Emily B. Hood.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 15-11-10, that not more than 20 days from the filing of this Notice of Lis Pendens, an action will be, or has contemporaneously herewith been, commenced by Plaintiffs Robert H. Deford, IV and Melissa Tucker Deford a/k/a Melissa M. Tucker against the above-named Defendants for the purpose of determining the rights of the parties in, to, and associated with the property known as 201 McBee Avenue, Easley, in Pickens County, South Carolina, having Parcel ID # 502917014533 and a portion of property known as 113 McBee Avenue, Easley, South Carolina 29640, having Parcel ID # 502917011483.

NOTICE OF FILING

OF COMPLAINT

NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT the Lis Pendens, Summons and Complaint in the above-titled action were filed on February 16, 2023, with the Clerk of Court for Pickens County, South Carolina. The object and prayer of which is set forth in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

Please take notice that: An action involving real property bearing Pickens County Tax Map No.: 502917014533 and 502917011483, in which you may claim an interest, has been commenced in the Court of Common Pleas for Pickens County; The Court has appointed Lucas Marchant, Esquire, whose address is 506 Pettigru Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601, (864) 288-5200, as Guardian ad Litem for any and all unknown John Doe Defendants the same being a fictitious name used for the true names of all unknown persons claiming any right, title, or interest in the real property described in Plaintiffs’ Complaint, to include, without limitation, the unknown heirs of John Mason Oates, the unknown heirs of Robert Oates, the unknown heirs and of William J. Oates, the unknown heirs of Jack C. Oates, the unknown heirs of Janis Oats, the unknown heirs of Charles E. Hughes, the unknown heirs of Ann H. Hughes, the unknown heirs of Iris H. Milhous, and all other persons or entities, known or unknown, entitled to claim under, by or through any of the Defendants, some or all of whom are or may be residents or non-residents of the State of South Carolina, minors, incompetent, imprisoned, under legal disability, or in military service. Unless you or someone on your behalf apply to the Court for appointment of a suitable person to act as Guardian ad Litem, within thirty (30) days after service by publication of this notice, the appointment of Lucas Marchant, Esquire, as Guardian ad Litem shall become final.

NOTICE OF FILING OF

DEFENDANT EMILY B. HOOD’S AMENDED ANSWER,

COUNTERCLAIMS,

AND CROSSCLAIM

NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT the Amended Answer, Counterclaims, and Crossclaim of Defendant Emily B. Hood in the above-titled action was filed on February 13, 2025, with the Clerk of Court for Pickens County, South Carolina. The object and prayer of which is set forth in the Amended Answer, Counterclaims and Crossclaim.

HOLDER, PADGETT,

LITTLEJOHN + PRICKETT, LLC

M. Stokely Holder,

SC Bar #73892

Raford W. Bussey, Jr.,

SC Bar #103943

PO Box 1804

Greenville, SC 29602

Telephone: 864-335-8808

Facsimile: 864-248-4090

Attorneys for Plaintiffs

and

CALLISON TIGHE

& ROBINSON, LLC

Demetri K. Koutrakos,

SC Bar #11318

Yani G. Mouratev,

SC Bar #103821

PO Box 1390

Columbia, SC 29202

Telephone: 803-404-6900

Facsimile: 803-404-6902

Attorneys for Defendant

Emily B. Hood

Aug. 20, 27, Sept. 3

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF GREENVILLE

IN THE FAMILY COURT

THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

C.A. NO. 2025-DR-23-2034

Karen and Robert McElyea, Petitioners, vs. Amber Hartley, Clinton Garrett, and Matthew Chapman. Respondents.

TO:  Amber Hartley, Clinton

Garrett, and Matthew Chapman

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that within thirty (30) days of receiving this Notice, you shall respond in writing by filing, with the Greenville County Family Court, notice and reasons to contest, intervene or otherwise respond; that the Court must be informed of your current address and of any changes in address during the adoption proceeding; that failure to file a response within thirty (30) days of receiving this Notice constitutes consent to adoption of the child and forfeiture of all rights and obligations you may have had with respect to the child.

BE SO NOTIFIED.

By: __________________________ Charlotte Osmer,

S.C. Bar # 75003

 South Carolina Legal Services

701 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601

 Phone: (864) 679-3250

Fax: (864) 679-3260

May 28, 2025

Greenville, South Carolina

Aug. 27, Sept. 3, 10

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF PICKENS

IN THE

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

Case No. 2025-CP-39-00981

Patricia Graham, Lignon E. Chandler, Regina Annette Singleton-Williams, Guinevere M. Bailey, and Jacqueline Sims, Plaintiffs, v. The Estate of Hobie Singleton, Heirs-at-Law of Hobie Singleton, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Hobie Singleton, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; the Estate of Bessie Singleton, Heirs-at-Law of Bessie Singleton, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Bessie Singleton, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; the Estate of George Singleton, Heirs-at-Law of George Singleton, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of George Singleton, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; the Estate of Dorothy Reese, Heirs-at-Law of Dorothy Reese, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Dorothy Reese, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; the Estate of William Singleton, Heirs-at-Law of William Singleton, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of William Singleton, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; the Estate of Ethel Singleton McCall, Heirs-at-Law of Ethel Singleton McCall, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Ethel Singleton McCall, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; the Estate of Betty Jean Singleton Welborn, Heirs-at-Law of Betty Jean Singleton Welborn, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Betty Jean Singleton Welborn, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; the Estate of Edith Singleton Young, Heirs-at-Law of Edith Singleton Young, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Edith Singleton Young, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; the Estate of Albert Singleton, Heirs-at-Law of Albert Singleton, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Albert Singleton, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; the Estate of Roscoe Young, Heirs-at-Law of Roscoe Young, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Roscoe Young, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; the Estate of Willy B. Young, Heirs-at-Law of Willy B. Young, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Willy B. Young, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; the Estate of Prudence Singleton Graham, Heirs-at-Law of Prudence Singleton Graham, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Prudence Singleton Graham, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; the Estate of Barbara Ann Summiel, Heirs-at-Law of Barbara Ann Summiel, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Barbara Ann Summiel, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; the South Carolina Department of Revenue; the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce; Midland Funding, LLC; FIA Card Services, N.A.; Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC assignee of GE Capital Retail Bank /JC Penny; and John Doe and Mary Roe, representing all unknown persons having or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in or to, or lien upon real property known as approximately 11.865 and 0.590 acres of real property on Northern side of Hawthorne Street, Pickens County, South Carolina, TMS No. 4054-11-55-2523 and approximately 4.164 acres of real property on Southern side of Hawthorne Street, Pickens County, South Carolina, TMS No. 4054-14-44-9526, their heirs and assigns, and all other persons, firms, or corporations entitled to claim under, by, or through the above-named defendant(s), and all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, interest, estate in, or lien upon real property known as approximately 11.865 and 0.590 acres of real property on Northern side of Hawthorne Street, Pickens County, South Carolina, TMS No. 4054-11-55-2523 and approximately 4.164 acres of real property on Southern side of Hawthorne Street, Pickens County, South Carolina, TMS No. 4054-14-44-9526, Defendants.

NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS

Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §§ 15-11-10 to -50, Plaintiffs hereby give notice that Plaintiffs have commenced an action in this Court against the above-named defendants to quiet title to the following described real property:  All that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land lying and being situated in the County of Pickens, State of South Carolina containing twenty-three acres, more or less, adjoining lands now or formerly of Lane Harris, Mrs. Mira Boggs, F. L. Watkins, B. F. Robinson, and Isaac Brown.  LESS AND EXCEPT that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land previously conveyed to Lydia Young from Hobie Singleton by deed dated and recorded on July 9, 1930, in Volume XXX, page 197 in the Pickens County Clerk’s Office.  LESS AND EXCEPT that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land previously conveyed to George Singleton from Hovey Singleton by deed dated April 3, 1931, and recorded on April 6, 1931, in Volume XXX, page 432 in the Pickens County Clerk’s Office.  LESS AND EXCEPT that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land previously conveyed to Oscar Hawthorne and Edith Hawthorne from Bessie Singleton, widow of Hobie Singleton, George Singleton, and Prudence Singleton by deed dated January 3, 1941, and recorded on April 15, 1941, in Volume 4-S, page 184 in the Pickens County Clerk’s Office.  LESS AND EXCEPT that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land previously conveyed to Jerry Randolph from Bessie Singleton, widow of Hobie Singleton, George Singleton, Edith Hawthorne, and Prudence Singleton by deed dated January 3, 1941, and recorded on April 15, 1941, in Volume 4-S, page 185 in the Pickens County Clerk’s Office.  LESS AND EXCEPT that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land previously conveyed to Cornelia Cannon from Bessie Singleton, Edith Singleton Hawthorne, George Singleton, and Prudence Singleton by deed dated December 30, 1941, and recorded on January 17, 1942, in Volume 4-M, page 565 in the Pickens County Clerk’s Office.  LESS AND EXCEPT that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land previously conveyed to John Williams from Bessie Singleton, Edith Hawthorne, George Singleton, and Prudence Singleton by deed dated December 30, 1941, and recorded on February 9, 1942, in Volume 4-M, page 588 in the Pickens County Clerk’s Office.  LESS AND EXCEPT that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land previously conveyed to Isaac Gilmore from Bessie Singleton, Edith Hawthorne, George Singleton, and Prudence Singleton by deed dated December 30, 1941, and recorded on February 12, 1942, in Volume 4-M, page 594 in the Pickens County Clerk’s Office.  Being the remaining portion of the same property conveyed to Farmers Bank from Terrell Wright by deed dated August 26, 1920, and recorded on September 3, 1920, in Volume HHH, page 217 in the Pickens County Clerk’s Office; thereafter conveyed to Hobie Singleton from Farmers Bank by deed dated December 4, 1923, and recorded on December 15, 1923, in Volume OOO, page 377 in the Pickens County Clerk’s Office.  Northern Parcel TMS No. 4054-11-55-2523.  Southern Parcel TMS No. 4054-14-44-9526.

SUMMONS

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint upon the subscriber at his offices, 1201 Main Street, 22nd Floor (29201-3226), Post Office Box 11889, Columbia, South Carolina 29211-1889, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service.  Your Answer must be in writing and signed by you or your attorney and must state your address or the address of your attorney, if signed by your attorney.  If you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Complaint in the above-captioned action (Case No. 2025-CP-39-00981) was filed in the Pickens County Clerk of Court’s Office on July 23, 2025.  A copy of the Complaint is available for review and inspection by all interested persons.  s/ A. Parker Barnes III; SC Bar No. 68359; Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.; Post Office Box 11889; Columbia, SC 29211-1889; (803) 779-3080; Attorneys for Plaintiff.

NOTICE OF ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that there has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Pickens County an Order Appointing Kelley Y. Woody, Esq., whose address is 18 Myrtle Bank Place (29209), P.O. Box 6432 (29260), Columbia, South Carolina, as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi.  This appointment becomes absolute thirty (30) days after the service of the Notice and publication of the Summons herein, unless you or someone on your behalf shall, before the expiration of the thirty (30) days after the service hereof, procure to be appointed for you a Guardian Ad Litem to represent your interests in this action.

ORDER APPOINTING

GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiff’s Motion to Appoint Guardian Ad Litem Nisi, through which Plaintiff seeks to appoint Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for the following:  a)  The Estate of Hobie Singleton, Heirs-at-Law of Hobie Singleton, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Hobie Singleton, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; b)  The Estate of Bessie Singleton, Heirs-at-Law of Bessie Singleton, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Bessie Singleton, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; c)  The Estate of George Singleton, Heirs-at-Law of George Singleton, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of George Singleton, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; d)  The Estate of Dorothy Reese, Heirs-at-Law of Dorothy Reese, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Dorothy Reese, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; e)  The Estate of William Singleton, Heirs-at-Law of William Singleton, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of William Singleton, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; f)  The Estate of Ethel Singleton McCall, Heirs-at-Law of Ethel Singleton McCall, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Ethel Singleton McCall, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; g)  The Estate of Betty Jean Singleton Welborn, Heirs-at-Law of Betty Jean Singleton Welborn, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Betty Jean Singleton Welborn, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; h)  The Estate of Edith Singleton Young, Heirs-at-Law of Edith Singleton Young, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Edith Singleton Young, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; i)  The Estate of Albert Singleton, Heirs-at-Law of Albert Singleton, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Albert Singleton, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; j)  The Estate of Roscoe Young, Heirs-at-Law of Roscoe Young, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Roscoe Young, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; k)  The Estate of Willy B. Young, Heirs-at-Law of Willy B. Young, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Willy B. Young, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; l)  The Estate of Prudence Singleton Graham, Heirs-at-Law of Prudence Singleton Graham, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Prudence Singleton Graham, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; m)  The Estate of Barbara Ann Summiel, Heirs-at-Law of Barbara Ann Summiel, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Barbara Ann Summiel, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation (all of the above-referenced estates are collectively referred to herein as the “Estates”); and n)  John Doe and Mary Roe, the same being fictitious names used for the true names of all unknown persons claiming any right, title, estate, interest in, or lien upon the real property described in Plaintiff’s Complaint and Notice of Lis Pendens (the “Property”), their heirs and assigns; all other persons, firms, or corporations entitled to claim under, by, or through any of the defendants; and all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, interest, estate in, or lien upon the Property (collectively, the “Unknown Defendants”).  It appearing that some or all of the Estates and the Unknown Defendants are or may be residents or non-residents of the State of South Carolina, minors, incompetent, imprisoned, under legal disability, or in the military service, and that the Estates and the Unknown Defendants are unknown to Plaintiff and cannot with reasonable diligence be located or their whereabouts ascertained; It further appearing that Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. is a suitable and competent person to understand and protect all rights and interests of the Estates and the Unknown Defendants, and that Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. has no interest adverse to the interests of the Estates and the Unknown Defendants and is not connected in business with Plaintiff or its counsel;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED as follows:

1.  Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. is hereby appointed Guardian Ad Litem Nisi on behalf of the Estates and the Unknown Defendants, some or all of whom are or may be residents or non-residents of the State of South Carolina, minors, incompetent, imprisoned, under legal disability, or in the military service.

2.  Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and to represent the Estates and the Unknown Defendants, unless any one of them, or someone on behalf of any one of them, shall, within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem.   s/ The Honorable Perry H. Gravely, Chief Administrative Judge-Civil.

ORDER FOR SERVICE

BY PUBLICATION

This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiff’s Motion for an Order for Service by Publication, through which Plaintiff seeks to serve by publication the following:  a)  The Estate of Hobie Singleton, Heirs-at-Law of Hobie Singleton, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Hobie Singleton, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; b)  The Estate of Bessie Singleton, Heirs-at-Law of Bessie Singleton, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Bessie Singleton, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; c)  The Estate of George Singleton, Heirs-at-Law of George Singleton, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of George Singleton, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; d)  The Estate of Dorothy Reese, Heirs-at-Law of Dorothy Reese, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Dorothy Reese, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; e)  The Estate of William Singleton, Heirs-at-Law of William Singleton, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of William Singleton, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; f)  The Estate of Ethel Singleton McCall, Heirs-at-Law of Ethel Singleton McCall, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Ethel Singleton McCall, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; g)  The Estate of Betty Jean Singleton Welborn, Heirs-at-Law of Betty Jean Singleton Welborn, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Betty Jean Singleton Welborn, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; h)  The Estate of Edith Singleton Young, Heirs-at-Law of Edith Singleton Young, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Edith Singleton Young, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; i)  The Estate of Albert Singleton, Heirs-at-Law of Albert Singleton, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Albert Singleton, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; j)  The Estate of Roscoe Young, Heirs-at-Law of Roscoe Young, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Roscoe Young, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; k)  The Estate of Willy B. Young, Heirs-at-Law of Willy B. Young, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Willy B. Young, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; l)  The Estate of Prudence Singleton Graham, Heirs-at-Law of Prudence Singleton Graham, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Prudence Singleton Graham, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation; m)  The Estate of Barbara Ann Summiel, Heirs-at-Law of Barbara Ann Summiel, unknown Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Barbara Ann Summiel, Deceased, their Heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors, and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them, all unknown owners, unknown heirs, or unknown devisees of any deceased person, or by any such designation (all of the above-referenced estates are collectively referred to herein as the “Estates”); and n)  John Doe and Mary Roe, the same being fictitious names used for the true names of all unknown persons claiming any right, title, estate, interest in, or lien upon the real property described in Plaintiff’s Complaint and Notice of Lis Pendens (the “Property”), their heirs and assigns; all other persons, firms, or corporations entitled to claim under, by, or through any of the defendants; and all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, interest, estate in, or lien upon the Property (collectively, the “Unknown Defendants”).  It appearing that some or all of the Estates and the Unknown Defendants are or may be residents or non-residents of the State of South Carolina, minors, incompetent, imprisoned, under legal disability, or in the military service, and that the Estates and the Unknown Defendants are unknown to Plaintiff and cannot with reasonable diligence be located or their whereabouts ascertained;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that a copy of this Order and the separate Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem Nisi shall be served upon the Estates and Unknown Defendants by publication in the Pickens County Courier, a newspaper of general circulation published in Pickens County, South Carolina, once a week for three consecutive weeks, together with the Notice of Lis Pendens, Summons, Notice of Filing Complaint, and Notice of Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem in this action.   s/ The Honorable Perry H. Gravely, Chief Administrative Judge-Civil.

Aug. 27, Sept. 3, 10

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NOTICE OF HEARING

SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF PICKENS

IN THE PROBATE COURT

CASE NUMBER: 2025ES3900480

IN THE MATTER OF:

PATRICIA ANN

CRADDOCK EDENFIELD

(Decedent)

DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2025

TIME: 9:30 A.M.

PLACE: PICKENS COUNTY PROBATE COURT, 222 MCDANIEL AVE., B-16, PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA

PURPOSE OF HEARING*

PETITION TO DETERMINE HEIRS

Executed this

26  day of AUGUST, 2025

BRIAN K. JAMES

P.O. BOX 93

EASLEY, SC 29641

864-859-5918

Sept 3, 10, 17

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that Powdersville Mini Storage, phone (864) 661-6447, located at 4775 Highway 153, Easley, SC, 29642 will hold a Public Sale, to satisfy the lien of the owner. This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of South Carolina Statutes; Chapter 20 Self Service Storage Facilities (§§ 39-20-10 to 39-20-50). Units will be sold via online auction, at www.StorageAuctions.com. Auction will close on or after Wednesday September 24, 2025 at 10:00 am. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to household goods, furniture, tools, equipment, toys, boxes, clothes and misc items. Owner reserves the right to bid and the right to refuse bids. Cleanup deposit is required. Sale is subject to cancellation. The contents of the rental storage units belonging to the following persons will be sold:

2 – Richard Lingenfelter

5 – Kenneth Reeves

8 – Victoria Turner

4 – Ashley Crosby

Sept 3, 10

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

To Justin Baker, whose whereabouts are unknown:

You are hereby notified that on January 22, 2025 a Complaint/Summons was filed against you in the above-captioned court, and that an order for service by publication has been entered due to your unknown residence after due diligence. The Summons and Complaint were filed on January 22, 2025, and the court required publishing these once weekly for three consecutive weeks Pickens County Courier, pursuant to S.C. Code § 15-9-740 (2024) Unless you answer or otherwise respond within the time required by law—typically thirty (30) days from the first date of publication—a judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Aug. 27, Sept. 3, 10

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Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage – Clemson Central located at 1737 Old Central Rd Central SC 29630 intends to hold an Auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 9/17/2025 at 12:00 PM. This sale is pursuant to the assertion of lien for rental at the self-storage facility. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Raina Brown-Wallace; David Hearn; April Parker. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

Sept. 3, 10

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