NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE is hereby given pursuant to and by virtue of the authority vested in the Substitute Trustee, Pill & Pill, PLLC, by that certain Deed of Trust dated May 7, 2019, executed by the Borrower(s), Clayton D. Breeden and Virlissa P. Breeden, to Richard A. Pill, the Trustee, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Book 2225, at Page 408. At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have a mailing address of 351 Persimmon Pear Lane, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425. Pill & Pill, PLLC was appointed as Substitute Trustee by an APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE dated May 18, 2026, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 1376, at Page 47. The Borrower(s) defaulted under the Note and Deed of Trust and the Substitute Trustee has been instructed to foreclose under the Deed of Trust. Accordingly, the Substitute Trustee will sell the following described property to the highest bidder at the front door of the Courthouse of Jefferson County, in Charles Town, West Virginia, on the following date:
July 13, 2026, at 5:06 p.m.
ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or parcel of real estate, with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Harpers Ferry District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, being more particularly bounded and described as follows:
All that certain parcel of real property, with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in the Harpers Ferry District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, designated and described as Lots 25 & 26, Section 16, of the Blue Ridge Acres Subdivision, as set forth upon that certain subdivision survey plat prepared by J. Horace Arc, L.S., dated April 7, 1973, and recorded in the Office of the County Commission, Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Plat Book 3, at Page 9, TOGETHER WITH rights to traverse the streets and roads of the subdivision in Common with other lot owners.
AND BEING the same real estate conveyed to Grantor (s) by Deed dated 7th day of May, 2019, from Brian K. Batson and Melissa B. Batson and recorded in the County Clerk`s office of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Deed Book 1224, at Page 408.
TERMS OF SALE:
1) The property will be conveyed in an “AS IS” physical condition by Deed containing no warranty, express or implied, subject to the Internal Revenue Service right of redemption, all property taxes, prior Deeds, liens, reservations, encumbrances, restrictions, rights-of-ways, easements, covenants, conveyances and conditions of record in the Clerk’s office or affecting the subject property.
2) The Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the transfer taxes imposed by the West Virginia Code § 11-22-1.
3) The Beneficiary and/or the Servicer of the Deed of Trust and Note reserve the right to submit a bid for the property at sale.
4) The Trustee reserves the right to continue sale of the subject property from time to time by written or oral proclamation, which continuance shall be in the sole discretion of the Trustee.
5) The Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the property to vacate said property, and any personal property and/or belongings remaining at the property after the foreclosure sale will be deemed to constitute ABANDONED PROPERTY AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY.
6) The total purchase price is payable to the Trustee within thirty (30) days of the date of sale, with ten (10%) of the total purchase price payable to the Trustee at sale.
Pill & Pill, PLLC, Substitute Trustee
BY:
Jonathan L. Wertman, Esq.
Pill & Pill, PLLC
85 Aikens Center
Edwin Miller Boulevard
P.O. Box 440
Martinsburg, WV 25402
(304) 263-4971
6/25/3t
NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE is hereby given pursuant to and by virtue of the authority vested in the Substitute Trustee, Pill & Pill, PLLC, by that certain Deed of Trust dated February 5, 2021, executed by Borrower(s), Joe Philogene, to Sansalone & Sansalone, Attorneys, Law Firm, the Trustee of record in the office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Book 2348, at Page 345. At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have a mailing address of 428 Grouse Knoll Lane, Summit Point, WV 25446. Pill & Pill, PLLC were appointed as Substitute Trustees by APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE dated March 13, 2025, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 1342, Page 455. The borrower(s) defaulted under the Note and Deed of Trust and the Substitute Trustees have been instructed to foreclose under the Deed of Trust. Accordingly, the Substitute Trustees will sell the following described property to the highest bidder at the front door of the Courthouse of Jefferson County, in Charles Town, West Virginia, on the following date:
July 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
All of that certain lot or parcel of real estate, with the improvements thereon and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate, lying and being in Kabletown District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
Lot No. 80 of Quail Run, Section II, as more fully shown on that certain plat prepared by Appalachian Surveys, dated the 9th day of December, 1988, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Map Book 8 at Page 48.
TERMS OF SALE:
1) The property will be conveyed in an “AS IS” physical condition by Deed containing no warranty, express or implied, subject to the Internal Revenue Service right of redemption, all property taxes, prior Deeds, liens, reservations, encumbrances, restrictions, rights-of-ways, easements, covenants, conveyances and conditions of record in the Clerk’s office or affecting the subject property.
2) The Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the transfer taxes imposed by the West Virginia Code § 11-22-1.
3) The Beneficiary and/or the Servicer of the Deed of Trust and Note reserve the right to submit a bid for the property at sale.
4) The Trustee reserves the right to continue sale of the subject property from time to time by written or oral proclamation, which continuance shall be in the sole discretion of the Trustee.
5) The Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the property to vacate said property, and any personal property and/or belongings remaining at the property after the foreclosure sale will be deemed to constitute ABANDONED PROPERTY AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY.
6) The total purchase price is payable to the Trustee within thirty (30) days of the date of sale, with ten (10%) of the total purchase price payable to the Trustee at sale.
Pill & Pill, PLLC, Substitute Trustee
By
Pill & Pill, PLLC
85 Aikens Center
Edwin Miller Boulevard
P.O. Box 440
Martinsburg, WV 25402
(304) 263-4971
6/25/3t
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: JOSEPHINE P. WILT
An Alleged Protected Person
Case No. 25-G-5
NOTICE
TO: Nelson Wilt
Helen Hamill
Caroline Pierson
Diane Cain
Connie Coulter
Scarlett Hockman
Janet Brown
Randy Hilliard
and all other Family Members and Interested Parties
YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Jefferson County Circuit Court, convening at 100 E. Washington Street, 1st Floor Meeting Room, Charles Town, WV, on the matters contained in the Petition filed in Case No. 25-G-5.
A copy of said Petition and Notice of Appointment of Counsel can be obtained from the Clerk of the Circuit Court at her offices in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Dated: June 19, 2026
Tina Renner
Clerk of the Circuit Court
7/2/2t
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: LORRIE J. FOX CASE NO: CC-25-G-23
NOTICE
TO: Lorrie J.Fox, Kimberly France Snyder, Shawn Bennicker, and other Unknown Children, Relatives, or Interested Parties of Lorrie J. Fox
YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing will be held on Thursday , August 6 ,2026, at 10:00 A..M. at the Jefferson County Courthouse Meeting Room, 100 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, WV, on the matters contained in the Petition filed in Case No.25-G-23.
A copy of said Petition and Notice of Appointment of Counsel can be obtained from the Clerk of the Circuit Court at her office in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
Dated June 24, 2026
Tina Renner
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Andrew T. Waight, Esq.
Counsel for Department of
Human Services
812 Quarrier Street, 6th Floor
Charleston, WV 25301
WV State Bar ID No. 13276
7/2/2t
IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
David Homes LLC, Plaintiff v. Brian Christopher Kilmer,
Defendant;
Civil Action No.
26-M19C-00395
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of the above entitled action is wrongful occupation of residential rental property, and it appearing by an affidavit filed in this action that the defendant was unable to be served by all other means of process, it is ordered that Brian Christopher Kilmer do serve upon Vicki D’Angelo, Magistrate, whose address is 110 North George Street, Charles Town, WV 25414, an answer or other defense to the complaint filed in this action on or before August 1, 2026; otherwise judgment by default will be taken against Brian Christopher Kilmer at any time thereafter. A copy of said complaint can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk at her office.
Entered by the Clerk of said Court June 26, 2026.
Kailey M., Cashier Clerk
7/2/2t
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
NATURAL FATHER
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
HARRISON COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURT
CLARKSBURG,
WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: D.H. 26-JA-14
TO: UNKNOWN FATHER OF D.H., Vince Odem/Oden, Robert Jessy/Jesse
The purpose of the above action is to determine guardianship of the child, D.H. born on February 5, 2026, to Amanda Howell. The petitioner, the West Virginia Department of Human Services, is seeking permanent legal and physical custody of the said infant child.
It is ORDERED that Unknown Father of D.H., Vince Odem/Oden, Robert Jessy/Jesse, appear in the Harrison County Circuit Court, Division III, 2nd Floor, Harrison County Courthouse, Clarksburg, West Virginia on August 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as it may be heard, for the adjudicatory hearing of the unknown biological father of D.H., Vince Odem/Oden, Robert Jessy/Jesse. Said persons are instructed that they have thirty (30) days from this Notice to answer the Petition herein. Said persons are given notice that they must object, or, otherwise permanent legal and physical custody of the said infant child may be granted to the West Virginia Department of Human Services and their parental rights may be permanently terminated. Said unknown biological father of D.H., Vince Odem/Oden, Robert Jessy/Jesse, shall have the right to be represented by counsel and if they cannot pay for the services of counsel, counsel will be appointed. Said unknown biological father of D.H., Vince Odem/Oden, Robert Jessy/Jesse is represented by Marci R. Carroll, Esquire, at Law Offices of Marci R. Carroll, PO Box 1756, Fairmont, WV 26555, at phone number 304-612-5151.
7/2/2t
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE STEPPARENT ADOPTION OF:
I. K. R., 26-A-18
A. A. B. R. 26-A-19
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this suit is to obtain stepparent adoption in an action where Respondent Corey Joseph Ron Michael Ricca is identified as a Birth Father of a child subject to pending adoption proceedings in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia located at 100 E Washington St, Charles Town, WV 25414.
It appearing by the Affidavit filed in this action that Respondent, Corey Joseph Ron Michael Ricca, is a nonresident of the State of West Virginia, whose last known address is in the State of Texas, but who is believed to be homeless and no longer residing at that address, such that his present residence cannot be ascertained despite diligent search and inquiry, and for whom no agent, appointed or statutory agent, or attorney in fact is found in this State upon whom service may be had, it is hereby ORDERED that Corey Joseph Ron Michael Ricca serve upon Cameron T. LeFevre, Esq., Arnold & Bailey, PLLC, 208 North George Street, Charles Town, West Virginia 25414, an answer, including any counterclaim, defense, or objection to the Petition filed in this action, within thirty (30) days after the date of first publication of this Order of Publication.
You are hereby notified that this proceeding seeks a stepparent adoption and may result in the termination of your parental rights. You must appear and defend your parental rights within the time required by law. If you fail to file a timely response, the Court may proceed without further notice to you, may terminate your parental rights, and may grant the adoption requested in the Petition.
A copy of said Petition can be obtained from the undersigned clerk at her office.
Entered by the Clerk of said Court this 26th day of June, 2026.
Tina Renner, Clerk of Court
By: Becky Chalk, Deputy Clerk
7/2/2t
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE STEPPARENT ADOPTION OF:
I. K. R., 26-A-18
A. A. B. R. 26-A-19
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this suit is to obtain stepparent adoption in an action where Respondent Corey Joseph Ron Michael Ricca is identified as a Birth Father of a child subject to pending adoption proceedings in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia located at 100 E Washington St, Charles Town, WV 25414.
It appearing by the Affidavit filed in this action that Respondent, Corey Joseph Ron Michael Ricca, is a nonresident of the State of West Virginia, whose last known address is in the State of Texas, but who is believed to be homeless and no longer residing at that address, such that his present residence cannot be ascertained despite diligent search and inquiry, and for whom no agent, appointed or statutory agent, or attorney in fact is found in this State upon whom service may be had, it is hereby ORDERED that Corey Joseph Ron Michael Ricca serve upon Cameron T. LeFevre, Esq., Arnold & Bailey, PLLC, 208 North George Street, Charles Town, West Virginia 25414, an answer, including any counterclaim, defense, or objection to the Petition filed in this action, within thirty (30) days after the date of first publication of this Order of Publication.
You are hereby notified that this proceeding seeks a stepparent adoption and may result in the termination of your parental rights. You must appear and defend your parental rights within the time required by law. If you fail to file a timely response, the Court may proceed without further notice to you, may terminate your parental rights, and may grant the adoption requested in the Petition.
A copy of said Petition can be obtained from the undersigned clerk at her office.
Entered by the Clerk of said Court this 26th day of June, 2026.
Tina Renner, Clerk of Court By: Becky Chalk, Deputy Clerk
7/2/2t
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: ROBERT MILLER, an alleged protected person.
Case No. 26-G-9
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
NOTICE is hereby given to Roy Holmes, Jr., and any known or unknown relatives of Robert Miller, that a Petition for the Appointment of a Guardian/Conservator has been filed by Lia A. Billings on behalf of Genesis Healthcare, in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia, Case Number 26-G-9. The attorney for Genesis Healthcare is Lia A. Billings, MacCorkle Lavender PLLC, 300 Summers Street, Suite 800, Charleston, West Virginia 25301. Genesis Healthcare has used due diligence to ascertain the residence or present whereabouts of Roy Holmes, Jr., and any known or unknown relatives of Robert Miller, without effect. This Notification is to advise Roy Holmes, Jr., and any known or unknown relatives of Robert Miller, that a copy of the Petition which has been filed in regard to Robert Miller may be obtained from the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia, P.O. Box 1234, 119 North George Street, Charles Town, West Virginia 25414, and that Roy Holmes, Jr., and any known or unknown relatives of Robert Miller, must appear on or before the hearing set for July 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
The clerk is hereby ORDERED to forward a copy of this Order to counsel of record.
Entered this 22nd day June, 2026.
Tina Renner
Tina Renner, Clerk
By: Becky Chalk, Deputy
Jefferson County Circuit Court
P.O. Box 1234
119 North George St.
Charles Town, WV 25414
7/2/2t
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
The undersigned Trustee, by virtue of the authority vested in him by that certain Deed of Trust dated May 26, 2017, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust Book 2142, at Page 13, Max Showalter and Jessica L. Daggy did convey unto Pill & Pill, PLLC, Trustee, certain real property described in said Deed of Trust; and default having been made under the aforementioned Deed of Trust, and the undersigned Trustee having been instructed by the secured party to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Jefferson County Courthouse, in Charles Town, West Virginia, on
July 13, 2026, at 5:04 PM
The following described real estate, with its improvements, easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in the Charles Town District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
All that certain lot or parcel of land together with the improvements thereon, and all appurtenances thereunto belonging, describes as follows:
All the following described real estate, located in the Charles Town District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, designated and described as Lots 21, 22, 23, same appears on a plat of said subdivision made for Shannondale Inc., by W.R. Amos, surveyor, dated February, 1959, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission, Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Deed Book 230, at Page 369, together with rights to traverse the streets and roads of the subdivision in common with other lot owners.
At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have a mailing address of 1194 Valley View Rd., Harpers Ferry, WV 25425.
AND BEING the same real estate which was conveyed to Max Showalter and Jessica L. Daggy, by deed dated May 24, 2017, from Dustin Briggs, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Deed Book, 1191 at Page 581. A Quitclaim Deed dated June 21, 2022, from Max L. Showlater and Jessica L. Daggy, to Max L. Showalter, and recorded in Deed Book 1283, at Page 429.
The above described property will be sold subject to any covenants, restrictions, easements, leases and conditions of record, and subject to any unpaid real estate taxes.
The subject property will be sold in “AS IS” condition. The Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the subject property to vacate said property.
TERMS: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price as a cash deposit with the balance due and payable within 30 days of the day of sale.
Pill & Pill, PLLC, Trustee
Matthew R. Leonard, Authorized Signatory
P. O.Box 440, 85 Aikens Center, Martinsburg, WV 25404
Phone (304) 263-4971, Fax (304) 267-5840, E-mail: [email protected]
7/2/2t
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PART 17 BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE, CHAPTER 3 LOCAL PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 1759 VACANT BUILDINGS
The City of Charles Town will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm, prevailing time, to consider an amendment to the Codified Ordinance with Regard to Part 17 Building and Housing Code, Chapter 3 Local Provisions, Article 1759 Vacant Buildings. The proposed ordinance, which was introduced to City Council by first reading on June 1, 2026, may be inspected by the public at the Office of the City Clerk by visiting City Hall at 101 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, WV or by emailing the Deputy City Clerk at [email protected] and requesting an electronic copy.
Any person interested in this matter may appear before the Charles Town City Council at the City Hall, 101 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, West Virginia, and present any comment or protest thereto. Persons wishing to appear before Council to make live remote comment must enroll with the Deputy City Clerk at [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm on July 20, 2026.
Following this hearing City Council may act upon the proposed ordinance by public motion and vote.
7/2/2t
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PART 5 GENERAL OFFENSES CODE, ARTICLE 522 PRIVATE OUTDOOR DESIGNATED AREAS (PODA)
The City of Charles Town will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm, prevailing time, to consider an amendment to the Codified Ordinance with Regard to Part 5 General Offenses Code, Article 522 Private Outdoor Designated Areas (PODA). The proposed ordinance, which was introduced to City Council by first reading on June 15, 2026, may be inspected by the public at the Office of the City Clerk by visiting City Hall at 101 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, WV or by emailing the Deputy City Clerk at [email protected] and requesting an electronic copy.
Any person interested in this matter may appear before the Charles Town City Council at the City Hall, 101 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, West Virginia, and present any comment or protest thereto. Persons wishing to appear before Council to make live remote comment must enroll with the Deputy City Clerk at [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm on July 20, 2026.
Following this hearing City Council may act upon the proposed ordinance by public motion and vote.
7/2/2t
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, ex rel,
JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT,
PETITIONER, v.
FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE DOLLARS ($4,673.00) US CURRENCY,
RESPONDENT PROPERTY,
JOHN LEE STILLIONS,
RESPONDENT PROPERTY OWNER;
CIVIL ACTION NO. 2026-P-106
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
he purpose of this action is to obtain the forfeiture of the property below described. Any claimant to the property must file a claim in writing with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia on or before the 10th day of August, 2026, and serve a true copy on Neil Zahradnik, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Jefferson County, West Virginia. In addition, any claimant must file an additional written notice stating you wish to contest the forfeiture within 30 days. Any claim filed must clearly state the identity of the claimant and address where legal process can be served upon the claimant. The property seized and sought to be forfeited in this action is: FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE DOLLARS ($4,673.00) US CURRENCY.
The Confiscated property is subject to administrative forfeiture unless you provide written notice, within 30 days of receipt of this notice that you wish to contest the forfeiture. If you fail to provide a notice to the Prosecuting Attorney, you will immediately and forever lose all right, claim, title and interest to the confiscated items, and it will be disposed of according to law.”
he Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of Jefferson County, West Virginia will seek an Order from the Circuit Court directing the forfeiture of the above described property to the State of West Virginia investing ownership of said property to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, in open court in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia sitting in Charles Town, on or after the 24th day of August, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Tina Renner, Clerk
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia
By: A. Reynolds, Deputy
7/9/2t
NOTICE OF
ABANDONED VEHICLE
Creamer’s Wrecker Service, 208 E. North St. Charles Town, WV 25414, in in possession of the following abandoned vehicle:
2025 Black Kia Soul VIN #KNDJ23AU9S7928580
The owner has ten days to respond to this notice.
7/9/1t
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing has been scheduled for Monday July 27 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Charles Town City Hall, 101 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, WV by the City of Charles Town Planning Commission on the following matter:
TXA2026-01: A text amendment initiated by the City of Charles Town to amend the Zoning Ordinance to remove certain uses from the Old-Town Mixed-Use Commercial Zoning District. Specifically, to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 1322 – Table 1322.04 Zoning District Use Table, to remove from the list of permitted uses within that Zoning District: Automobile Sales, Quick Lube Vehicle Shop, Automobile Care Center, Automobile Parts and Service Center, Gasoline/Service Station, Gasoline/Service Station with Convenience Market, Gasoline/Service Station with Convenience Market and Car Wash, Self-Service Car Wash, Automated Car Wash.
The purpose of the amendment is to remove automotive-intensive uses from the Zoning District which covers the City’s historic downtown.
SLD2025-02: Request by Arcadia Land Inc. for approval of preliminary plan for Norborne Glebe Phase 16. This phase has 56 single-family homes, and is located behind Barksdale Drive, with entrance points from Feldberg Drive and Candlewood Drive. This parcel is also identified as Tax District 3/Map 12/Parcel 215. The property is zoned Neighborhood Residential.
To access additional information, please visit www.charlestownwv.us. Under the ‘Government’ tab, go to ‘Agendas and Minutes’. This information will be accessible by the close of business on the Friday prior to the meeting.
Written comments can be mailed to City Staff at P.O. Box 14, or dropped off at City Hall at 101 E. Washington St., Charles Town, WV. Call 304-724-3248 for questions. Public comments are welcome at the scheduled public hearing.
7/9/1t
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF RANSON
The Ranson Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 3, 2026, at Ranson City Hall, 312 S. Mildred Street, Ranson, WV. The purpose of the public hearing is to accept public comments on the final plat proposal for Phase 2B for Madison Greens, located off N Fairfax Blvd, accepting the bond, and entering into a development agreement for Phase 2B. This plan includes 20 lots (110-129) and civic space with associated recreation facilities. All persons are invited to attend and make comments about the proposed final plat.
All persons are invited to attend and make comments about proposed final plat. If you cannot attend but wish to comment, you may write to the following address prior to Friday, July 31, 2026: City of Ranson, Attn: Community Development Department, 312 S. Mildred Street, Ranson, WV 25438 or email [email protected]. Written comments received prior to July 31, 2026 will be provided to the Planning Commission and inserted into the official record.
Dept. of Community Development
7/9/2t
NOTICE OF HEARING
POSTPONED TO
AUGUST 6, 2026
Please take notice that a hearing will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 9:30am in the County Commission meeting room located at 393 North Lawrence Street in Charles Town, West Virginia, by the Jefferson County Commission to hear the PETITION to PROBATE WILL IN SOLEMN FORM of the estate of Edward J Still.
All persons having an interest in said hearing or estate are invited to attend this meeting. Any objections must be submitted in writing to the County Clerk. For further information, please contact the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, Probate Office at 393 North Lawrence Street, Charles Town, WV 25414 or you may call 304-728-3210.
7/9/2t
Notice of Administration to Creditors, Distributees & Legatees
Notice is hereby given that the following estate(s) have been opened for probate in the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office at PO Box 208 Charles Town, WV 25414‑0208. Any person seeking to impeach or establish a will must make a complaint in accordance with the provisions of West Virginia Code 41‑5‑11 through 13. Any interested person objecting to the qualifications of the personal representative or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, shall file written notice of an objection with the County Commission through the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office at the address listed above within 60 days after the date of the first publication or within 30 days of the service of the notice, whichever is later. If an objection is not filed timely, the objection is forever barred. Any person interested in filing claims against an estate must file them in accordance with West Virginia Code 44‑2 or 44‑3A.
Settlement of the estate(s) of the following named decedent(s) will proceed without reference to a fiduciary commissioner unless within 60 days from the first publication of this notice a reference is requested by a party of interest or an unpaid creditor files a claim and good cause is shown to support reference to a fiduciary commissioner.
First Publication Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Claim Deadline: Monday, September 7, 2026
ESTATE OF:
LENORE M SCHRIEFER
ADMINISTRATOR CTA:
RICHARD KENNAN DECEASED
1590 BRUCETOWN ROAD
KEARNEYSVILLE WV 25430‑5791
ADMINISTRATRIX CTA DBN:
MARY ANDREA WARD
126 BLAKELEY PLACE
CHARLES TOWN WV 25414‑1420
ESTATE OF:
THOMAS F CHAMBERS
ADMINISTRATOR CTA:
CATHY CHAMBERS LEE
7278 MARTINSBURG PIKE
SHEPHERDSTOWN WV 25443‑4647
ATTORNEY:
MICHAEL A BUSH
PO BOX 212
GERRARDSTOWN WV 25420‑0212
ESTATE OF:
MARGIE JANE COURTNEY
ADMINISTRATRIX:
JANIE ARLENE COURTNEY
186 CEDAR ROCK DRIVE
CASTLEWOOD VA 24224‑6249
ESTATE OF:
RICHARD TODD COYLE
CO ADMINISTRATOR:
WILLIAM SCOTT COYLE
214 E LIBERTY STREET
CHARLES TOWN WV 25414
CO ADMINISTRATRIX:
ANNE WILSON PORTREY
224 HUGHS RD
CHARLES TOWN WV 25414
ATTORNEY:
SAMUEL BYRER
202 W LIBERTY STREET
CHARLES TOWN WV 25414
ESTATE OF:
THOMAS EDWARD WHITE
EXECUTOR:
JAMES ALLEN WHITE
140 PANTHER LOOP
MABANK TX 75147
ESTATE OF:
MICHELLE ALISHA PRICE AKONO
ADMINISTRATRIX:
TERRY L PRICE
3703 4TH STREET, SE APT. F
WASHINGTON DC 20032
ESTATE OF:
SAMUEL JACKSON DONLEY JR
EXECUTRIX:
EDWINA MCLANE DONLEY
4368 ENGLE MOLERS ROAD
SHEPHERDSTOWN WV 25443
ESTATE OF:
MAE EILEEN CHAMBERS
EXECUTRIX:
CATHY C LEE
7278 MARTINSBURG PIKE
SHEPHERDSTOWN WV 25443‑4647
ATTORNEY:
MICHAEL A BUSH
PO BOX 212
GERRARDSTOWN WV 25420‑0212
ESTATE OF:
FRANCES M FRAVEL
EXECUTRIX:
ASHLY M NUNAMAKER
11714 ROBINWOOD DRIVE
HAGERSTOWN MD 21742‑4473
ESTATE OF:
DARLENE EMBREY
EXECUTRIX:
DIANA EMBREY
7020 BEECHWOOD DRIVE
CHEVY CHASE MD 20815‑5176
Subscribed and sworn to before me on 7/2/2026
Jacqueline C Shadle
Clerk of Jefferson County
7/9/2t
Notice of Ancillary Filing without any Administration to Creditors, Distributees & Legatees
Notice is hereby given that the following foreign will or affidavit of heirs has been filed in the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office at PO Box 208 Charles Town, WV 25414‑0208, and no appointment or administration is being made pursuant to the provisions of West Virginia Code 41‑5‑13.
An interested person(s) objecting to the filing of the foreign will or affidavit or objecting to the absence of appointment or administration being made in this state must file a statement with the Jefferson County Commission through the County Clerk’s Office at the address listed above within 60 days after the date of first publication or 30 days of service of the notice, whichever is later. If an objection is not timely filed, the objection is forever barred. The Jefferson County Commission upon receiving any timely objection thereto shall schedule a hearing or hearings thereon and order relief, if any, it considers proper including, but not limited to, an order directing that full and complete ancillary administration of the estate of the nonresident decedent be made in this state.
First Publication Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
DATE FILED
06/26/2026
ESTATE NAME:
BARBARA DOLORES DUNCAN
307 YOAKUM PARKWAY APT 325
ALEXANDRIA VA 22304‑4051
JAY BERRY DUNCAN
307 YOAKUM PARKWAY APT 325
ALEXANDRIA VA 22304‑4051
EXECUTOR
Subscribed and sworn to before me on 7/1/2026
Jacqueline C Shadle
Clerk of Jefferson County
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