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NORTH CAROLINA
ALEXANDER COUNTY
Special Proceedings No. 26SP000033-010
Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Date of Sale: July 10, 2026
Time of Sale: 10:30 a.m.
Place of Sale: Alexander County Courthouse
Description of Property: See Attached Description
Record Owners: James Furr and Cynthia Furr
Address of Property:
410 Cole Campbell Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681
CONDITIONS OF SALE
This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases. This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax. It is the intent of the holder of the above Deed of Trust that the execution, delivery and recordation of a Trustee Deed to the holder as high bidder shall not merge with any superior Deeds of Trust held by the holder of the above Deed of Trust, and that the holder of said superior Deed of Trust shall continue to enjoy all rights and remedies set forth in said superior Deed of Trust, including the right to foreclose either by judicial action or under power of sale contained in the superior Deed of Trust.
The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS.” THERE ARE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES relating to the title or to any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed.
A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Remote bidding will not be accepted pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.25 (a). Credit bids on behalf of the Noteholder will be accepted. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.
Residential real property with less than 15 rental units, including single-family residential real property: an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
Dated: 6/5/2026
Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee
Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P.
Posted on 6/5/2026
Exhibit A
BEING ALL OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY, a .62 acre parcel, more or less, described in Deed Book 355 Page 413; Book 54 Page 488; and Book 205 Page 235, Alexander County Registry of Deeds; lying in Taylorsville Township, Alexander County, North Carolina; and being on the survey plat and more particularly described by courses and distances at the surface according to a survey plat titled Combination Plat for James Furr, being Project number 2211360 with a date of November 28, 2022, by Ted M. Benbow, Jr., PLS L-3175, recorded at Plat Book 18 Page 226, Alexander County Registry.
Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record, and utility lines and rights of way in existence over, under or upon the above-described property.
PIN: 3769 05 6841
Property Address: 410 Cole Campbell Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jane Kay Leonard Mason., deceased, late of Alexander County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned at 68 Forest Oaks Lane, Hickory, NC 28601, on or before the 9th day of October, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.
This 1st day of July 2026.
Patrick, Harper & Dixon L.L.P.
PO Box 218
Hickory, NC 28603
Liesl Marie Armstrong-Slone, Executor of the Estate of Jane Kay Leonard Mason
Publish: July 1st, July 8th, July 15th, and July 22nd, 2026.
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ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Peter Joseph Gardner, deceased, late of Alexander County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 1st day of October, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Anyone indebted to same will please make immediate settlement.
This the 12th day of June, 2026.
Jon Gardner
1620 Wood Duck Dr.
Winter Springs, FL 32708
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EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Jimmie David Sherrill, deceased, late of Alexander County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 1st day of October, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Anyone indebted to same will please make immediate settlement.
This the 29th day of April, 2026.
Jane Franklin Corey
460 Sharpe Mill Rd
Hiddenite, NC 28636
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NOTICE
Section 5310 Call for Projects Workshop
The Greater Hickory Metropolitan Planning Organization (GHMPO) will host a workshop for transportation service providers interested in applying for projects funded through the Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5310 Program.
The workshop will be held on July 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Western Piedmont Council of Governments, 1880 2nd Avenue NW, Hickory, NC.
The Section 5310 Program provides funding to support transportation services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. The workshop will provide an overview of the grant application process, project eligibility requirements, funding opportunities, and project selection procedures.
Organizations interested in applying for Section 5310 funding are encouraged to attend. For additional information, or if your organization is unable to attend the workshop, please contact Averi Ritchie at 828-485-4248.
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EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Edward Lee Estes, deceased, late of Alexander County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 23rd day of September, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Anyone indebted to same will please make immediate settlement.
This the 18th day of June, 2026.
Jackie Dishman Burgess
5303 Black Oak Ridge Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
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25SP000087-010
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA, ALEXANDER COUNTY
Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Gary L Webster a/k/a Gary Webster and Darlene T Webster to Jennifer Grant, Trustee(s), which was dated November 1, 2012 and recorded on November 2, 2012 in Book 560 at Page 1167, Alexander County Registry, North Carolina.
Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on July 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Alexander County, North Carolina, to wit:
Lot No. 1 BEGINNING on an iron stake in the North margin of the street, Hoover’s corner, and runs North 62 degrees East 69.9 feet with the North margin of the street to a stake, thence North 1 degree East 174.3 feet to an iron stake, thence South 77 degrees 45 minutes West 55 feet to a stake, thence South 3 degrees 15 minutes West 196 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.27 of an acre, more or less
Lot No. 2 BEGINNING on an iron stake, Robert Hoover’s corner in Matt James’ line, and runs South 3 degrees 15 minutes West 150 feet to an iron stake, thence North 77 degrees 45 minutes 55 feet to an iron stake, thence North 1 degree East 150 feet to an iron stake, thence South 77 degrees 45 minutes West 50 feet with Matt James’ line to the BEGINNING, containing 0.18 of an acre, more or less.
Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.
Said property is commonly known as 266 Pop Davis Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
A Certified Check ONLY (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.
Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. Substitute Trustee does not have possession of the property and cannot grant access, prior to or after the sale, for purposes of inspection and/or appraisal. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All Lawful Heirs of Gary Lee Webster.
An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
Pursuant to NCGS §45-21.25A, this sale may be subject to remote bids placed by bidders not physically present at the place of sale, which may be accepted by the person conducting the sale, or their agent.”
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
If the transaction is subject to the FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (“RRE”) issued pursuant to the Bank Secrecy Act, information necessary to comply with the RRE Rule must be obtained and provided to the Reporting Person, as defined in the RRE Rule, prior to closing.
Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC
Substitute Trustee
Brock & Scott, PLLC
Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC
5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200
Wilmington, NC 28403
PHONE: (910) 392-4988
File No.: 25-03108-FC01
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ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Annie Ruth Crouch Wike, deceased, late of Alexander County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 23rd day of September, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Anyone indebted to same will please make immediate settlement.
This the 22th day of June, 2026.
Julie Wike Fulbright
8 Fulbright Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681
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ADMINISTRATORS’ NOTICE
Having qualified as Co-Administrators of the estate of Mark Leo Charlesworth, deceased, late of Alexander County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 16th day of September, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Anyone indebted to same will please make immediate settlement.
This the 11th day of June, 2026.
Mark Brandon Charlesworth
928 River Trail Rd.
Lowell, NC 28098
Tessa Danielle Charlesworth
195 Ashford Drive
Olin, NC 28660
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NORTH CAROLINA
ALEXANDER COUNTY
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The undersigned having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of VERLIN D. WILLIS, deceased, late of Alexander County, North Carolina, hereby gives notice to persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before September 17, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 17th day of June, 2026.
Lori Anne Ikard, Administrator CTA
1501 Cape Hickory Road
Hickory, North Carolina 28601
L. Oliver Noble, Jr., Attorney
Robert A. Mullinax, PLLC
Post Office Box 148
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Publish: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2026
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EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Emma Parsons Hall, deceased, late of Alexander County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of September, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Anyone indebted to same will please make immediate settlement.
This the 3rd day of June, 2026.
Thomas Wayne Parsons
466 Speedway Rd.
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Joseph Spencer Daniel McDuffie, Jr., deceased, late of Alexander County, North Carolina, the undersigned Administrator does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to present such claims to Colleen McDuffie Loudermelk at 765 Little River Church Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681 on or before the 14th day of September, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the Estate.
This, the 10th day of June, 2026.
Colleen McDuffie Loudermelk
765 Little River Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
C. Terrell Thomas, Jr.
Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas
Post Office Box 729
Wendell, NC 27591
Attorney for the Estate
(919) 365-6000
Dates of Publication: June 10, June 17, June 24, and July 1, 2026.
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