NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF RANDOLPH

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made under the terms of that certain mortgage executed by Harry Nathan Sikes, an unmarried man, on the 21st day of April, 2017 to Bank of Wedowee, predecessor to First Bank of Alabama, which said mortgage is recorded in the Probate Office of Randolph County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 621, at Page 172, and by reason of such default, having declared all of the indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, First Bank of Alabama, successor by merger to Bank of Wedowee, will sell at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, before the main entrance of the Courthouse in the City of Wedowee, Randolph County, Alabama, at noon or otherwise during the legal hours of sale on November 1, 2023 the following described real estate situated in Randolph County, Alabama, to-wit:

Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 29, Township 19 South, Range 13 East, Randolph County, Alabama (purported); thence North a distance of 223.33 feet; thence West a distance of 590.26 feet to a 1/2” iron bar “Bisgard” on the Northerly right of way of Randolph County Road No. 476 and the Point of Beginning. From said POINT OF BEGINNING thence continue along said right of way North 75 degrees 56 minutes 58 seconds West a distance of 277.34 feet to a point; thence North 66 degrees 35 minutes 34 seconds West a distance of 36.97 feet to a 1/2” iron bar “Bisgard”; thence leaving said right of way North 24 degrees 10 minutes 45 seconds East a distance of 127.41 feet to a point; thence North 39 degrees 43 minutes 31 seconds East a distance of 53.68 feet to a 1/2” iron bar “Bisgard”; thence North 53 degrees 32 minutes 35 seconds East a distance of 133.48 feet to a 1/2” iron bar “Bisgard”; thence South 58 degrees 42 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 97.52 feet to a point; thence South 57 degrees 43 minutes 54 seconds East a distance of 79.85 feet to a point; thence South 41 degrees 58 minutes 58 seconds East a distance of 24.45 feet to a 1/2” iron bar “Bisgard”; thence South 20 degrees 36 minutes 15 seconds West a distance of 72.66 feet to a point; thence South 12 degrees 30 minutes 14 seconds West a distance of 73.59 feet to a point; thence South 13 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds West a distance of 69.54 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel being located in Section 29, Township 19 South, Range 13 East, Randolph County, Alabama.

ALSO:

Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 29, Township 19 South, Range 13 East, Randolph County, Alabama (purported); thence North a distance of 223.33 feet; thence West a distance of 590.26 feet to a 1/2” iron bar “Bisgard” on the Northerly right of way of Randolph County Road No. 476; thence South 48 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds East a distance of 87.80 feet to a point on the Southerly right of way of Randolph County Road No. 476 and the Point of Beginning. From said POINT OF BEGINNING thence leaving said right of way South 33 degrees 40 minutes 10 seconds West a distance of 54.46 feet to a point; thence South 36 degrees 20 minutes 34 seconds West a distance of 74.33 feet to a point; thence South 39 degrees 13 minutes 49 seconds West a distance of 78.61 feet to a point; thence South 42 degrees 05 minutes 37 seconds West a distance of 92.73 feet to a point; thence North 73 degrees 21 minutes 03 seconds West a distance of 55.78 feet to a point; thence North 82 degrees 04 minutes 27 seconds West a distance of 66.18 feet to a point; thence North 74 degrees 25 minutes 03 seconds West a distance of 179.59 feet to a point; thence North 79 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds West a distance of 100.26 feet to a point; thence North 80 degrees 48 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 118.89 feet to a point; thence North 79 degrees 45 minutes 49 seconds West a distance of 94.05 feet to a point; thence North 04 degrees 46 minutes 34 seconds East a distance of 427.25 feet to a point on the Southerly right of way of Randolph County Road 476; thence the following chords along said right of way: South 47 degrees 49 minutes 44 seconds East a distance of 116.92 feet; South 55 degrees 08 minutes 02 seconds East a distance of 89.18 feet; South 65 degrees 34 minutes 11 seconds East a distance of 143.34 feet; thence South 69 degrees 50 minutes 18 seconds East a distance of 123.50 feet; thence South 75 degrees 56 minutes 58 seconds East a distance of 355.56 feet to the Point of Beginning.

For informational purposes only the street address for the above referenced property is believed to be: 750 County Road 476, Woodland, Alabama 36280, which is not a part of the legal description and in the event of any discrepancy the legal description described in this notice shall control. Together with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging and all fixtures now attached to and used in connection with the premises herein described.

Said sale will be subject to the right of way easements and restrictions of record in the Probate Office of Randolph County, Alabama, and will be subject to outstanding property taxes, and existing special assessments, if any, which might adversely affect the title to subject property. Said property will be sold on an “As Is, Where Is” basis without warranty or recourse, express or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment. Neither the mortgagee, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested

by Code of Ala. (1975) §35-4-271, are expressly disclaimed.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the above described mortgage, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of said mortgage. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit in certified funds made payable to Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds or by wire transfer by 5:00 p.m. the next business day at the Law Office of Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC at the address indicated below unless prior to said sale Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC has agreed to a later date or closing location.

The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.

The failure of any high bidder to pay the purchase price and close this sale shall, at the option of Mortgagee, be cause for rejection of the bid, and if the bid is rejected, Mortgagee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder who is able, capable and willing to comply with the terms thereof.

This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

THIS IS AN ACTION TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE.

First Bank of Alabama, successor by merger to Bank of Wedowee

Mortgagee

Justin B. Little, Esq.

REYNOLDS, REYNOLDS & LITTLE, LLC

Attorneys for Mortgagee 2115 11th Street

Post Office Box 2863

Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35403-2863

Telephone: 205-391-0073

File No. 63.0322

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