(Published in
Johnston County Sentinel on March 12, 19 & 26,
2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
3C CATTLE FEEDERS, INC.,
an Oklahoma
Corporation,
PLAINTIFF,
vs.
The Unknown Heirs, Executors,
Administrators,
Devisees, Trustees,
Assigns, and
Successors, Immediate and Remote, of HATTIE SUTHER, Deceased,
and
The Unknown Heirs, Executors,
Administrators,
Devisees, Trustees,
Assigns, and
Successors,
Immediate and Remote, of MAE EILEEN
OZMENT, Deceased,
DEFENDANT(S)
No. CV-2026-12
NOTICE
STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO:
The Unknown Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees, Assigns and Successors, Immediate and Remote, of HATTIE SUTHER, Deceased, and Unknown Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees, Assigns and Successors, Immediate and Remote, of MAE EILEEN OZMENT, Deceased
GREETINGS:
YOU WILL TAKE Notice that the above-named Plaintiff filed its Petition in the above entitled Court on the 9th day of March, 2026, wherein it asked Judgment against you decreeing that it is the owner of the legal and equitable title to and are in the actual and peaceable possession of the following described real property to-wit:
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Block 12, in the Town of Mill Creek,
Johnston County,
State of Oklahoma
and confirming and quieting it’s title to said real property and forever barring, restraining and enjoining you, and each of you and all persons claiming by, through or under you from any right, title, interest, lien, estate or equity therein or thereto, and determining the heirs and proportion of interest in the above described real property, and that you must answer said Petition on or before the 4th day of May 2026, or said Petition will be taken as true and Judgment in favor of said Plaintiff will be rendered accordingly, together with such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
MARCI SNEED,
Court Clerk,
/s/ Amy N. Maples
Deputy
(SEAL)
FOB F. JONES
OBA #015269
J.W. MORGAN
OBA #36730
921 WEST 11TH STREET, SUITE 1
SULPHUR, OK 73086
(580) 622-6888
ATTORNEY FOR
PLAINTIFF
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
March 19 & 26, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JOSH GILMORE, et al.,
Defendants.
Case No. CJ-2024-05
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S
SALE
Defendant(s): Josh Gilmore, the unknown spouse of Josh Gilmore, if any, and the United States of America ex rel. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Notice is given that on April 21, 2026, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the Johnston County Courthouse, the Sheriff of said County will offer for sale and sell, for cash, at public auction, to the highest and best bidder, all that certain real estate in Johnston County, Oklahoma, to-wit:
THE W/2 W/2 SE/4 SE/4 AND THE E/2 E/2 E/2 SW/4 SE/4 OF SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE INDIAN MERIDIAN AND BASE LINE.
subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, advancements by Plaintiff for taxes, insurance premiums, expenses necessary for the preservation of the subject property, if any, and prior security interests in fixtures, if any, said property having been appraised at $200,000.00. Sale will be made pursuant to order of sale issued in accordance with judgment entered in the District Court of Johnston County, Oklahoma.
Pursuant to judgment, Plaintiff reserves the right to recall the Special Execution and Order of Sale and to cancel this scheduled sale orally or in writing at any time prior to sale without notice or leave of Court. In the absence of Plaintiff’s representative at the sale, the subject property will not be sold on the date set forth above.
Sheriff of Johnston County
State of Oklahoma
By: /s/ Gary W. Dodd
Sheriff
Joseph H. Rogers, III,
OBA #21541
Arthur Demske,
OBA #35456
Bonial & Associates, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
14841 Dallas Parkway, Suite 350
Dallas, Texas 75254
Phone: 1-800-766-7751
Fax: (405) 285-8951
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
March 26 & April 2 & 9,
2026)
BEFORE THE
WORKERS’
COMPENSATION
COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF
OKLAHOMA
BRENT WOOD,
Claimant,
vs.
TEXOMA READY MIX LLC,
SSN: XXX-X2-8089
Respondent,
D/A: 8/26/24
BITCO INSURANCE COMPANY,
Insurance Carrier.
Case No. CM
2025-01375H
NOTICE OF TRIAL
Notice is hereby given that the Hearing upon the issue of motion for revivor is set for the 6th day of May 2026, at 9:00a.m., before the Honorable Judge McMillin of the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission, located at 1915 North Stiles Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73105.
_________________
(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on March 26 & April 2, 2026)
NOTICE AND ORDER REFERRING
AND SETTING
INFORMAL
CONFERENCE
STATE OF OKLAHOMA: To the applicant for a Permit Application to engage in surface mining and reclamation operations, Ross Construction (“Applicant”) and to all proper objectors to the application for a permit to engage in surface mining and reclamation in Section 16, Township 3 South, Range 6 East, in Johnston County, State of Oklahoma.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That an Informal Conference for Permit Application, Case No. PAN 26-04-IC, is set before Lathonya Shivers, Informal Conference Officer, for Friday, the 10th day of April, 2026, to be held at the Johnston County Library, located at 116 W. Main Street, Tishomingo, Oklahoma, 73460, to begin at the hour of 12:00 p.m.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please contact Andrea Adams, Legal Department of the Oklahoma Department of Mines, 2915 North Classen Blvd., Suite 213, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106, or (405) 522-9840.
By Order of:
Suzen Rodesney, Director
Oklahoma Department of Mines
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
March 26, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the
Estate of LINDA LUE HAZALEUS, deceased.
Case No. PB-2026-14
NOTICE FOR HEARING
PETITION FOR
PROBATE,
APPOINTMENT OF
PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE
AND DETERMINATION
OF HEIRS
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of Linda Lue Hazaleus, deceased, that on the 18th day of March, 2026, John Melvin Hazaleus, filed a Petition for Probate and in the Petition, prayed for Letters of Administration be issued to himself as Personal Representative and for a judicial determination of the heirs, devisees, and legatees of the decedent.
Pursuant to an order of this Court made on said date, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of April, 2026, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., the Petition will be heard on the 2nd Floor Courtroom, Johnston County Courthouse, Tishomingo, Oklahoma when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same.
Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 18th day of March, 2026.
/s/ Laura J. Corbin
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
Chris D. Jones,
OBA No. 21247
Jones Law, PC
113 N. 3rd Ave.
Durant, OK 74701
Telephone (580) 924-1444
Facsimile (580) 924-0444
www.joneslawpc.net
Attorney for Petitioner
_________________
(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
March 26, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the
Estate of JAMES DAVID NEW, deceased.
Case No. PB-2026-13
NOTICE FOR HEARING
PETITION FOR
PROBATE,
APPOINTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATOR
AND DETERMINATION
OF HEIRS
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of James David New, deceased, that on the 18th day of March, 2026, Bobby Don Priddy, Jr., filed a Petition for Probate and in the Petition, prayed for Letters of Testamentary be issued to himself as Personal Representative and for a judicial determination of the heirs, devisees, and legatees of the decedent.
Pursuant to an order of this Court made on said date, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of April, 2026, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., the Petition will be heard on the 2nd Floor Courtroom, Johnston County Courthouse, Tishomingo, Oklahoma when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same.
Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 18th day of March, 2026.
/s/ Laura J. Corbin
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
Chris D. Jones,
OBA No. 21247
Jones Law, PC
113 N. 3rd Ave.
Durant, OK 74701
Telephone (580) 924-1444
Facsimile (580) 924-0444
www.joneslawpc.net
Attorney for Petitioner
_________________
(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
March 26, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Guardianship of BARBARA KITE, an incapacitated person
Case No. PG-2020-4
NOTICE OF HEARING
SECOND RETURN OF
SALE OF REAL AND
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given that Kathy Pfeffer, Guardian of the Person and Estate of Barbara Kite, an incapacitated person, (the “Ward”), having this day made a Second Return of Sale of all the right, title and interest of said Ward to the following described real property:
Tract I: A tract of land described as follows: Beginning at the SE corner of SE/4 SE/4 SW/4; Thence West 185 feet; Thence North 471 feet; Thence East 185 feet; Thence South 471 feet to the Point of Beginning, all in Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 7 East, Johnston County, Oklahoma, with an appraised value of $115,000.00.
Tract II: Commencing from the S/4 corner of Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 7 East, of the Indian Base and Meridian, Johnston County, Oklahoma; Thence S89̊45’51”W, a distance of 185.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; Thence S89̊45’51”W, a distance of 473.82 feet; Thence N00̊16’47”W, a distance of 991.78 feet; Thence N89̊45’51”E, a distance of 658.82 feet; Thence S00̊16’47”E, a distance of 520.78 feet; Thence S89̊45’51”W, a distance of 185.00 feet; Thence S00̊16’47”E, a distance of 471.00 feet to the Point of Beginning, with an appraised value of $95,000.00.
Tract I was sold to Keith Utley for a sum of $105,119.19 cash.
Tract II was sold to Rick Sallee fo a sum of $95,500.00 cash.
Additionally, the Guardian sold the personal property of the Ward to Keith Utley for the sum shown, with the personal property described as:
Household Goods, Furniture, Appliances, etc., for the sum of $319.19; and Miscellaneous Personal Items to include lawnmowers, ladders, scrap metal, etc., for the sum of $406.19.
Further, the Guardian sold the personal property of the Ward to Michael Brantley for the sum shown, with the personal property described as:
Taft Tractor 45DI with Front Loader, for the sum of $251.00; and
John Deere 5210 Tractor with Brush Hog, for the sum of $4,751.00.
A hearing on the Second Return of Sale has been ordered fixed by the undersigned Judge of the Court for the 23rd day of April, 2026, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., in the Court Room in the County Courthouse in Tishomingo, Oklahoma and all persons interested are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the Sale of Real and Personal Property should not be confirmed.
Dated this 18th day of March, 2026. /s/Laura J. Corbin
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
Jones Law, PC
113 N. 3rd Ave.
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1444
(580) 924-0444 – Fax
www.joneslawpc.net
_________________
(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
March 26, 2026)
DISTRICT COURT OF
JOHNSTON COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In Re: The Name of:
Ransom Gunsolus
CV-26-14
NOTICE OF
HEARING ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
TO: All interested parties.
Take notice that Ransom Gunsolus has petitioned to change his/her name to Ransom Woodruff.
A Hearing on said petition is set for 10:00 o’clock a.m. on the 17th day of April, 2026, before Judge Laura Corbin at 10:00 a.m. in courtroom A at the Johnston County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name may be granted as prayed.
COURT CLERK
/s/ Erin Barnes
By: DEPUTY
(SEAL)
APPROVED:
/s/ Ransom Gunsolus
Ransom Gunsolus
15521 West Greasy Bend Rd.
Mannsville, OK 73447
(580) 371-8431
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Commisioners Proceedings
(Published in Johnston County Sentinel on March 26, 2026)
Monday, March 16, 2026
Chairman Mike Niblett called regular meeting of 3-16-26 to order at 9:11 a.m. Others present Cacy Cribbs, Roy Wayne Blevins and Niblett, John Small, Guyla Hart, Mark Canaday, Brook Burch, Michael Martin, Sarah Carter, Amanda Smith, Bo Cannon, Jason Bryant, Crystal Alvarez and Kathy Ross.
Blevins proceeded with the prayer and Cacy Cribbs lead the flag salute.
Blevins moved to approve the minutes for regular meeting of 3-9-26, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moves to approve of Kellpro Proposal for Network Wiring of EOC Training Center – $11,543.00, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Blevins moved to approve for Charlotte Northcutt – Requisitioning Officer Update for Counseling Inc, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moved to approve to Participate in the New National Opioid Settlement and Upcoming Action for Six Remnant Defendants Opioid Settlement and to DocuSign the Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett. This was signed by Docu Sign by Mike Niblett.
Cribbs moved to approve Update Sole Source Agreement with Emergency Medical Services in Johnston County, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett. This is just updating files and agreement with EMS.
Cribbs moved to approve Monthly Reports – Assessors, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Blevins moved to approve Monthly Blankets/Project Blankets – OSU $2,000.00, General $6,450.00, Fair Board $500.00, Dist #1 $4,317.36, Dist #2 $16,200.00, $2,000.00, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moved to approve Claims for 3-16-26 in the amount of $251,048.87, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett. Claims approved: 911 Phone 232, AT&T, 57.09, PHONE 233, AT&T, 68.74, INTERNET 234, QUILL, 40.79, OFFICE 235, QUILL, 86.06, OFFICE 236, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 30.00, COPIER 237, PITMON OIL, 32.35, FUEL 238, JAMES ALLEN GIS, 700.00, GIS; ARPA 12, RFD CONSTRUCTION LTD, 1668.36, CONSTRUCTION 13, RFD CONSTRUCTION LTD, 49420.90, PAYMENT; CBRI 29, SHAMROCK FARM QUARRY, 3312.00, MATERIALS 30, SHAMROCK FARM QUARRY, 3312.00, MATERIALS 31, CL BOYD, 2670.00, RENTAL 32, CL BOYD, 5680.00, RENTAL 33, PONTOTOC SAND AND STONE, 1121.73, MATERIALS; Emergency Communications 268, GEOSAFE INC., 15000.00, SERVICE; General 2118, BA&B HEATING/PLUMBING, 350.00, SERVICE 2119, KELLPRO, 1104.99, OFFICE 2120, RFD CONSTRUCTION LTD, 99588.36, CONSTRUCTION 2121, PRINCIPLE DESIGN, 9745.82, ANNEX 2122, PONTOTOC SAND AND STONE, 238.88, MATERIALS 2123, TISHOMINGO MOTOR SALES, 64.13, PARTS 2124, TISHOMINGO MOTOR SALES, 103.12, PARTS 2125, OSU Cooperative, 51.55, SERVICE 2126, OSU Cooperative, 2304.83, PAYROLL 2127, AT&T, 99.44, PHONE 2128, CRAWFORD, CECILIE, 480.00, CLEANING 2129, JOHNSTON COUNTY SENTINEL, 817.96, PUBLICATIONS 2130, AT&T, 44.59, PHONE 2131, CHICKASAW PERSONAL, 243.90, PARTS 2132, TISHOMINGO MOTOR SALES, 254.74, SUPPLIES 2133, AT&T MOBILITY, 40.54, WIFI 2134, VARNER, KEEGAN, 198.43, TRAVEL 2135, OG&E, 88.24, ELECTRIC 2136, ADA PAPER COMPANY, 83.45, CLEANING 2137, OG&E, 212.28, ELECTRIC 2138, OG&E, 88.23, ELECTRIC 2139, OG&E, 212.27, ELECTRIC 2140, OG&E, 668.33, ELECTRIC 2141, OG&E, 868.93, ELECTRIC 2142, OG&E, 1043.95, ELECTRIC 2143, OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS, 82.25, GAS 2144, OG&E, 324.77, ELECTRIC; Health 143, AED BRANDS, 91.00, MEDICAL 144, STANDLEY SYSTEMS, 194.61, COPIER 145, TISHOMINGO WATER DEPARTMENT, 149.90, WATER 146, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 452.71, SUPPLIES 147, STAR2STAR COMMUNICATIONS, 667.21, PHONE 148, MCMILLEN, LINDA, 500.00, CLEANING;
Highway 1305, CANADAY, MARK, 138.62, TRAVEL 1306, QUILL, 314.69, OFFICE 1307, PREMIER, 243.81, PARTS 1308, BLEVINS, ROY, 121.66, TRAVEL 1309, PONTOTOC SAND AND STONE, 911.05, GRAVEL 1310, BANK OF AMERICA, 52.47, PARTS 1311, WARREN CAT, 3683.77, PARTS 1312, PITMON OIL, 7234.23, FUEL 1313, J&I MANUFACTURING, 50.00, MATERIALS 1314, CANADAY, MARK, 58.00, TRAVEL 1315, PITMON OIL, 7213.28, FUEL 1316, TISH LUMBER, 49.90, SUPPLIES 1317, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 91.19, SUPPLIES 1318, B & L REPAIR, 662.22, REPAIRS 1319, B&L REPAIR, 777.22, REPAIRS 1320, J&I MANUFACTURING, 2669.50, MATERIALS 1321, WYRICK LUMBER, 251.38, MATERIALS 1322, WELCH STATE BANK, 1822.67, LEASE 1323, VISION BANK, 740.65, LEASE 1324, CL BOYD, 4225.99, PARTS 1325, O.D.O.T., 2036.34, LEASE 1326, WELCH STATE BANK, 3249.32, LEASE 1327, WELCH STATE BANK, 470.09, LEASE 1328, WELCH STATE BANK, 877.14, LEASE; LATCF 3, RFD CONSTRUCTION, 259.33, CONSTRUCTION; Resale 166, TM CONSULTING INC, 142.50, SERVICE; Rural Fire-ST 28, REDLINE FIRE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY, 2245.00, PARTS;
SH Commissary 17, PRODIGY SOLUTIONS, 2764.78, INMATE; SH Forf 75, STOLZ TELECOM, 1452.00, EQUIPMENT; SH Svc Fee 392, C.O.P.S PRODUCTS, 1477.11, UNIFORMS 393, WELCH STATE BANK, 784.41, LEASE 394, WELCH STATE BANK, 944.48, LEASE 395, WELCH STATE BANK, 646.36, LEASE 396, SERVICE OKLAHOMA, 13.50, TAG 397, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 717.89, OFFICE 398, TISHOMINGO COMMUNITY LUMBER, 415.96, PARTS 399, NOBEL SYSTEMS, 236.25, SECURITY 400, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 586.57, SUPPLIES
No action on Town of Mannsville Using the Hyper Reach Notification System as a Subgroup. This will be put back on the agenda for 3-30-26
Cribbs moved to approve Request for Transfer from E911 Capital Outlay to Travel for $5,000.00, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Blevins moved to approve to Request for Change Order to Add Generator for EOC Training Center in the amount of $28,720.00, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Public Hearing: None, New Business: None
Cribbs moved to adjourn at 9:57 a.m., second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Approved on 23rd of March, 2026.
Seal
Attest: /s/ Kathy Ross, County Clerk
/s/ Mike Niblett,
Chairman
/s/ Cacy Cribbs,
Vice Member
/s/ Roy Wayne Blevins,
Member
