Public Notices

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PATRICIA S. MANNONE and TRACY-
CASE NO.: 2019-496-CA
ANN MANNONE GEORGE, Plaintiffs,
v.
The Unknown Spouse Heirs, Beneficiaries,
Legatees, Devisees, Creditors, and Others
Claiming by, through, under or against
LUDIE S. CREECH, also known as
LUDIE STRICKLAND SMITH
CREECH, Deceased, believed to include
CHARLENE JENNINGS SMITH,
JENNIFER L. BUDD, WILLIAM JASON
SMITH, JOEL P. SMITH, JORDANA E.
SMITH, and JILLIAN M. WINT,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO:The Unknown Spouse Heirs, Beneficiaries, Legatees, Devisees, Creditors, and Others Claiming by, through, under or against LUDIE S. CREECH, also known as LUDIE STRICKLAND SMITH CREECH, Deceased, believed to include CHARLENE JENNINGS SMITH, address unknown, and JOEL P. SMITH, address unknown:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of the Third Judicial Circuit, in and for Columbia County, Florida, to quiet title in and to the following property in Columbia County, Florida:
Lot 97, Eastside Village, a subdivision according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, pages 115 and 115A, public records, Columbia County, Florida.
TOGETHER WITH a 1987 MERITT LIVESTOCK TRAILER Doublewide Mobile Home, ID No. CF24423845A and CF24423845B, which said mobile home is attached to and is a part of the above-described property.
and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses to it, if any, on RALPH R. DEAS, ESQUIRE, Attorney for Plaintiff, 227 SE Hernando Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32025, e-mail: ralphdeas@deaslawoffice.com, and file the original with the Clerk of the above-styled Court at the Columbia County Courthouse, 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32055, either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter, not later than February 23, 2021; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition.
WITNESS MY HAND and the Seal of this Court on January 19, 2021.
JAMES M. SWISHER, JR.
Clerk of the Court
By: Amber Hancock
Deputy Clerk
(Court Seal)

620237
January 21, 28, 2021

INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TOWN OF FORT WHITE, FLORIDA will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m., February 22, 2020, for the purpose of selecting a contractor for construction services.
BID TITLE:Fort White Water Loop
BID OPENING LOCATION: Town of Fort White
118 SW Wilson Springs Road
Fort White, FL 32038
The complete original bid and 2 copies must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “SEALED BID FOR FORT WHITE WATER LOOP” and delivered to TOWN HALL, 118 SW Wilson Springs Road, Fort White, FL 32038. Envelopes are to be sent or delivered in person to the above address. No postal mail will be accepted.
The Town of Fort White assumes no responsibility for bids received after the bid submittal time or at any location other than that specified, no matter what the reason. Late bids will be held unopened and will not be considered for award.
Any envelopes, boxes, or packages which are not properly labeled, identified, and prominently marked with the sealed bid identification, may be inadvertently opened upon receipt, thereby invalidating such bids and thereby resulting in exclusion from the official bid opening process.
Bids will be opened in public at 11 a.m. on February 23, 2020, or as soon thereafter as practical at 118 SW Wilson Springs Road, Fort White, FL 32038.
The Town of Fort white reserves the right to waive informalities in any bid, to accept and/or reject any or all bids in whole or part, and to accept the bid that in their judgment will be in the best interest of Town of Fort White
Electronic Copies of Bid Documents and specifications can be obtained from the NFPS website at http://www.nfps.net/bid-opportunities/. Paper copies of the Bid Documents are available from the Engineer’s Office at a price of $50.00 per printed set with a two (2) set maximum. The bid must conform to Section 287.133(3) Florida Statutes, on public entity crimes.
Contact Debbie Motes at North Florida Professional Services via e-mail (dmotes@nfps.net) or telephone at 386-752-4675 with questions. All questions must be received no later than 11:00 AM on February 11, 2020.

615257
January 21, 28, 2021
February 4, 11, 2021

Public Auction
Will be held by Davis Towing & Recovery at 9 a.m. On 2/1/21, in Columbia County at 1226 NW Main Blvd, Lake City, FL 32055.

2013 Dodge Journey
3C4PDCAB5DT531885

620219
January 21, 2021

Public Auction to be held February 5th, 2021 at 8AM at Ozzie's Towing & Auto, LLC, 199 SE Llewellyn Ave. Lake City FL, 32025 (386) 755-0608
Following VIN Numbers:

2015 CADILLAC
3GYFNDE33FS583813

1999 HONDA
1HGCG3148XA025214

617265
January 21, 2021

The Suwannee Valley Transit Authority
Board of Directors
2021 Meeting Schedule
Monday, February 8, 2021
6:00 PM
Monday, May 10, 2021
6:00 PM
Monday, August 9, 2021
6:00 PM
Monday, November 8, 2021
6:00 PM
Location: Suwannee County Judicial Annex
218 Parshley St, SW, Live Oak, FL 32064
For meeting information, visit our website at
www.ridesvta.com
Pursuant to Florida Statutes section 286.0105, any person wishing to appeal any decision made by a board with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, will need a record of the proceedings. For such purpose, any person wishing to appeal will need to ensure that a verbatim record
of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), should any person with a disability as defined by the ADA need a special accommodation to attend any meeting, then that person should provide a written request to the chairperson of the Suwannee Valley Transit Authoritys Board of Directors at 1907 Voyles Street, SW Live Oak, FL 32064, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Pursuant to Florida Statutes section 286.26, the Chair for the Board will provide for such accommodation.

618599
January 19, 21, 2021

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 20-300 CP
IN RE:The Estate of
USINA ELMIRA NOTON,
a/k/a USINA MARKHAM NOTON,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of USINA ELMIRA NOTON, also known as USINA MARKHAM NOTON, deceased, whose date of death was October 12, 2020, and the last four of whose Social Security Number is XXX-XX-1431, is pending in the Circuit Court for Columbia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Columbia County Courthouse, Post Office Box 2069, Lake City, Florida 32056-2069. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of 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 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent's estate, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is 17 day of January, 2021.
/s/Joe Markham_
JOE MARKHAM
Personal Representative
824 SE Myrtis Dortch Terr
Lake City, Florida 32025
MORGAN LAW CENTER FOR ESTATE
& LEGACY PLANNING, PLLC
/s/Teresa Byrd Morgan
Teresa Byrd Morgan
Florida Bar No. 0698954
234 East Duval Street
Lake City, Florida 32055
386/755-1977 (office)
386/755-8781 (facsimile)
info@morganlawcenter.com
Attorney for Personal Representative

619410
January 17, 24, 2021

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN RE: ESTATE OF FILE NO: 2020-CP-252
PROBATE DIVISION
KENNETH RICHARD PEAVEY,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of KENNETH RICHARD PEAVEY, deceased, whose date of death was May 9, 2020; File Number: 2020-CP-252 is pending in the Circuit Court for Columbia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32055. 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 has been served, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME 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 SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is: January 17, 2021RHETT BULLARD, P.A.BY:_S/Rhett BullardRhett Bullard
Attorney for Petitioner
Florida Bar No.: 175986
100 South Ohio AvenueLive Oak, Florida 32064
rhettbullardpa@hotmail.com
GEORGE PEAVEY, Petitioner/
Personal Representative

619516
January 17, 24, 2021

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY,
FLORIDAPROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF
RICHARD WILLIAM FREEMAN, JR.File No. 2020-265-CP
Division Probate
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Richard William Freeman, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was August 11, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Columbia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32055. 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 January 14, 2021.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
John J. Kendron
Florida Bar Number: 0306850
Robinson, Kennon & Kendron, PA
582 W Duval Street
PO Box 1178
Lake City, Florida 32056
Telephone: (386) 755-1334
Fax: (386) 755-1336
E-Mail: jjk@rkkattorneys.com
Secondary E-Mail: mad@rkkattorneys.com
Personal Representative:
Felicia Freeman
2708 SW King Street
Lake City, Florida 32024

618652
January 14, 21, 2021

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
JUVENILE DIVISION
IN THE INTEREST OF: CASE NO. 2019-02-DP
C. B. (M)DOB: 1/26/2019
Minor Child.
NOTICE OF ACTION
(TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS)
TO: CANDICE BANGS
ADDRESS UNKNOWN
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following child for adoption: C.B., born on 1/26/2019. A copy of the Petition is on file with the Clerk of the Court. You are hereby commanded to appear on February 24, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., before the Honorable Leandra G. Johnson, Circuit Judge, at the Columbia County Courthouse, 173 NE Hernando Ave., Lake City, FL 32055, for an ADVISORY HEARING.
You are REQUIRED to contact your attorney upon receipt of this Summons. You are REQUIRED to appear in person for this hearing unless otherwise advised by your attorney. Your attorney can be reached at 386-754-1076, #2.
FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD (OR CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD (OR CHILDREN) NAMED IN THIS NOTICE.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room 408, Lake City, Florida 32055; (386)758-2163; adamail@jud3.flcourts.org at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
WITNESS my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 28 day of December, 2020. JAMES M. SWISHER, as Clerk of Court
By: Trish Brewington
As Deputy Clerk

616870
December 31, 2020
January 7, 14, 21, 2021