26-00941H

NOTICE OF ACTION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 22-CA--003285
DIV: K
DOUGLAS B. STALLEY, AS GUARDIAN FOR JEREMY CHAUNCEY TRUST
Plaintiff, vs.
MACHELE DEVON FRANKLIN and VAN CARL FRANKLIN, et.al.
Defendant(s), vs.
FAMOUSHATS,
Third Party Bidder,
NOTICE is hereby given that a civil action commenced on or about April 20, 2022, and is now pending as case number 2022-CA-003285 in the Circuit Court in the State of Florida, County of Hillsborough.
The name of the unserved party to the action is:
Patrick Joyner
1207 Douglas Street,
White Pine, TN 37890
Holly Joyner
4144 Pittman Center Road
Sevierville, TN 37876
and the nature of the proceeding is an action for Foreclosure of Real Property.
This notice shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the Business Observer.
This case was reopened and a reforeclosure was filed as a result of improper service on Synda A. Joiner, now deceased. A Guardian Ad Litem was appointed on January 4, 2026. The results of her findings were that Synda A. Joiner had two possible heirs that she was unable to locate. See Exhibit “A”. She recommended constructive service to locate possible heirs.
Each Possible Heir is required to serve written defenses to the Complaint on Third Party Bidder’s attorney, Stephen K. Hachey, Esq., whose address is 10521 Bloomingdale Ridge Drive, Riverview, FL 33578, on or before 4/22/2026 the 30th day after the first publication of this Notice, and to file the original of the defenses with the clerk of this court either before service on Third Party Bidder’s attorney or immediately thereafter. If a possible heir fails to do so, a default will be entered against that possible Heirs for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving a notification of a scheduled court proceeding if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. Complete the Request for Accommodations Form and submit to 800 E. Twiggs Street, Room 604, Tampa, FL 33602. ADA Coordination Help Line (813) 272-7040; Hearing Impaired Line 1-800-955-8771; Voice Impaired Line 1-800-955-8770.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Hillsborough County, Florida on the 17 day of March 2026.
VICTOR D. CRIST
AS CLERK OF THE COURT
(SEAL) BY Delsha Stewart
As Deputy Clerk
Hillsborough County Courthouse
800 E. Twiggs St.
Tampa, FL 33602
/s/ Stephen K. Hachey
Stephen K. Hachey, Esq.
Florida Bar No.: 15322
Law Offices of Stephen K. Hachey, P.A.
10521 Bloomingdale Ridge Drive
Riverview, FL 33578
Phone: 813-549-0096
E-service: [email protected]
March 20, 27, 2026 26-00941H

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