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10/31/2025

NOTICE OF DELINQUENT TAXES
AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
COUNTY OF WISE, VIRGINIA

Pursuant to Virginia Code §58.1-3975, the following real property will be auctioned for sale to the highest bidder at a live public auction to be held at Wise County School Board Office, Conference Room A, 628 Lake Street NE, on November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM.

The sale of such property is subject to the terms and conditions below, and any terms or conditions which may be posted or announced by Wayne Mefford Auctions (“Auctioneer”) and Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC (“TACS”). Subsequent announcements take precedence over any prior written or verbal terms of sale.

Property Owner(s) Tax Map No. Account No. TACS No. Property Description
N1 J.W. Phipps 073A1 (01) 030 014 004836 146896 Vacant; 3rd Avenue, St. Paul 24283
N2 J.W. Phipps 073A1 (01) 033 004 004837 146896 16836 Wise Street, St. Paul 24283
N3 Brandon J. Lee 011B (02) 091-92 003914 146859 Vacant; near Highland Avenue and S and M Road, Pound 24279
N4 Rodney Wayne Baker Estate 017A (03) 008-9; 017A (03) 010-11; and 017A (03) 012 002209; 002210; and, 002211 838636 Vacant; Orby Cantrell Highway, Pound 24279
N5 Elmer Roberts and Viola Roberts 076A6 (03) 119 021-22 001555 94443 605 3rd Avenue E, Big Stone Gap 24219
N6 H.E. Barnette 104A8 (04) 002 031929 94802 Vacant; Riverview Drive and Woodland Drive, Appalachia 24216
N7 Rose Kilbourne Mineral 020072 94791 **MINERAL RIGHTS ONLY**
N8 Gilmer Jessee Estate 038K (01) 001 012-13 011013 146839 Vacant; Hurricane Road, Wise 24293
N9 Pluma Short 018 () 010 003945 146915 Vacant; Short Hollow Road, Pound 24279
N10 Ida Mae Strength 104A8 (03) 018 001 018884 146933 Formerly 502 Main Street E, Appalachia 24216
N11 Betty H. Hobbs 055A (01) 013 and 055A (01) 014 007054 and 007055 146831 Vacant; Banner Road, Coeburn 24230
N12 Evelyn Salyers 037B1 () 101 013008 94625 Vacant; near Orby Cantrell Highway, Wise 24293
N13 Carter Vicars Heirs 076 () 119 and 076 () 120 016895 and 016896 146957 Vacant; Wildcat Road, Big Stone Gap 24219
N14 Carter Vicars Heirs 076 () 118B 016894 146957 Vacant; near Wildcat Road, Big Stone Gap 24219
N15 Christopher Hamm 055A (02) 082 006920 838590 4905 Dan Hall Road, Coeburn 24230
N16 Junior T. Gibson 076A8 (03) 024 007 000660 94425 Vacant; 2nd Avenue W, Big Stone Gap 24219
N17 Rubie Banner, et als Mineral 019489 94787 **MINERAL RIGHTS ONLY**
N18 Fredia Kennedy and Donald Kennedy, et als 097A6 (03) 001 005 005483 363240 Vacant; Front Street E, Coeburn 24230

GENERAL TERMS OF SALE: The Treasurer has the right to reject any bids determined to be unreasonable in relation to the estimated value of the Property. Any unsold property will be offered for sale again at the next auction, whenever that may be.

Properties are conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to any easements, covenants, agreements, restrictions, reservations, and any and all rights of record which may affect the property. Properties are offered for sale as-is, where-is, and if-is, with all faults and without any warranty, either expressed or implied. Persons are encouraged to make a visual inspection of the property within the limits of the law and to obtain an independent title search, at their own expense, prior to bidding on any of the properties to determine the suitableness of the property for their purposes. It is not guaranteed that the property has a right-of-way or that it is not landlocked. Property is sold in gross and not by the acre. There is no warranty as to the accuracy of the GIS system, nor is the information contained therein a legal representation of any of the features of the property which it depicts. We do not provide and do not assist with obtaining title insurance or title to personal property.

The sale of property to the highest bidder is not contingent upon obtaining financing. Financing, if needed, is the sole responsibility of the high bidder. By bidding, parties are entering into a legally binding contract, waive all rescission rights, and understand that their bid is immediately binding, irrevocable, and enforceable. Additionally, by bidding, parties are representing that they have read, and agree to be bound by, all terms and conditions for this sale. Failure to complete the property purchase will result in forfeiture of any funds paid and may subject the highest bidder to additional damages, which may include expenses and any deficit upon resale.

PAYMENT TERMS: The highest bidder shall pay the high bid in full, along with the buyer’s premium and deed recording costs, following the close of the auction. There will be a 10% buyer’s premium , subject to a minimum of $150.00, added to the winning bid.

The highest bidder shall make payment in full on the day of the auction. All payments must be made in the form of personal check, traveler’s check, cashier’s check or money order. No cash will be accepted.

GENERAL TERMS: To qualify as a purchaser at this auction you may not owe delinquent taxes to County of Wise. Questions concerning the property subject to sale should be directed to TACS online at www.taxva.com, by email to taxsales@taxva.com, by phone to (804) 612-0629, or by writing to the address below.

Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC
Attn: Tax Sales – Wise County NJS
P.O. Box 31800
Henrico, Virginia 23294-1800
USA

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10/31/2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
COUNTY OF WISE, VIRGINIA

Pursuant to the terms of those certain Decrees of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of County of Wise, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at a live public auction the following described real estate at Wise County School Board Office, Conference Room A, 628 Lake Street NE, on November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM.

The sale of such property is subject to the terms and conditions below, and any term or conditions which may be subsequently posted or announced by Wayne Mefford Auctions (“Auctioneer”) and Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC (“TACS”). Subsequent announcements take precedence over any prior written or verbal terms of sale.

Property Owner(s) Tax Map No. Account No. TACS No. Property Description
J1 Lori Michelle Bevins and Sarah Estridge 104A8 (04) 015 031942 945030 671 Woodland Drive, Appalachia 24216

J2 Preston M. Jackson 037 ( ) 079C 038337 762579 7575 Wells Adams Road, Norton 24273
J3 Johnny Edwards 056 ( ) 051C 007409 613384 **land only** Greene Road and Ladybug Lane, Coeburn 24230
J4 Pearl Wheatley 037 ( ) 144A 014290 838703 232 and 234 Dale Street, Wise 24293
J5 Joe A. Kern and Alma R. Kern 081 ( ) 020 015720 508959 722 Fisher Road, Big Stone Gap 24219
J6 David Franklin Ramsey 057 ( ) 049 008178 613207 4131 and 4129 Bull Hill Road, Saint Paul 24283
J7 Billy G. Bevins and Mary C. Bevins 038 ( ) 110 009208 762555 6352 and 6356 Hurricane Road, Wise
J8 Donald R. Wallace 104A5 (06) 032 026-27 018978 146961 342 Callahan Avenue, Appalachia 24216
J9 Virgie S. Elkins 018 ( ) 010H 003099 146797 Vacant; near Short Hollow Road, Pound 24279
J10 Phillip Mullins (Life Estate) and Sammy Mullins 028 ( ) 024A 011681 146886 8212 and 8206 Duncan Gap Road, Wise 24293
J11 Sabrina S. Fields a/k/a Sabrina Bell 067 ( ) 031 and 067 ( ) 105 012735 and 012737 508918 2924 Lark Road, Coeburn 24230 *012737 is NOT MAPPED*
J12 Ruby J. Lawson 097A3 (07) 013 016 005418 613177 232 North Street NE, Coeburn 24230
J13 Wendy Collins Ellis 076A4 (05) 154 001 -2-3-4; and, 076A4 (05) 154 00A 000440 and 041077 762565 1203 1st Avenue E, Big Stone Gap

GENERAL TERMS OF SALE: All sales are subject to confirmation by the Circuit Court. The Special Commissioner has the right to reject any bids determined to be unreasonable in relation to the estimated value of the Property. Any unsold property will be offered for sale again at the next auction, whenever that may be.

Properties are conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to any easements, covenants, agreements, restrictions, reservations, and any and all rights of record which may affect the property. Properties are offered for sale as-is, where-is, and if-is, with all faults and without any warranty, either expressed or implied. Persons are encouraged to make a visual inspection of the property within the limits of the law and to obtain an independent title search, at their own expense, prior to bidding on any of the properties to determine the suitableness of the property for their purposes. It is not guaranteed that the property has a right-of-way or that it is not landlocked. Property is sold in gross and not by the acre. There is no warranty as to the accuracy of any information contained in the GIS system, nor is the information contained therein a legal representation of any of the features of the property which it depicts. We do not provide and do not assist with obtaining title insurance or title to personal property.

The sale of property to the highest bidder is not contingent upon obtaining financing. Financing, if needed, is the sole responsibility of the high bidder. By bidding, parties are entering into a legally binding contract, waive all rescission rights, and understand that their bid is immediately binding, irrevocable, and enforceable. Additionally, by bidding, parties are representing that they have read, and agree to be bound by, all terms and conditions for this sale. Failure to complete the property purchase will result in forfeiture of any funds paid and may subject the highest bidder to additional damages, which may include expenses and any deficit upon resale.

PAYMENT TERMS: The highest bidder shall make a deposit in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) or One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), whichever is higher, along with a 10% buyer’s premium, subject to a minimum of $150, added to the final bid. Bids which are less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) shall be paid in full at the time of the auction. Deposits shall not exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) per parcel. Such sum shall be held by the Special Commissioner and credited towards the purchase price following confirmation of the sale. Subsequent taxes will be prorated from the auction date, and the highest bidder will be responsible for taxes from that date forward.

The balance of the purchase price and recording costs for deed recordation shall be deposited by the highest bidder with the Special Commissioner within fifteen (15) days of confirmation of the sale by the Court.

All payments must be made in the form of personal check, cashier’s check or money order. No cash will be accepted.

GENERAL TERMS: To qualify as a purchaser at this auction, you may not owe delinquent taxes to County of Wise and you may not be a Defendant in any pending delinquent tax matter. Questions concerning the property subject to sale should be directed to TACS online at www.taxva.com, by email to taxsales@taxva.com, by phone to (804) 612-0629, or by writing to the address below.

Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC
Attn: Tax Sales
P.O. Box 31800
Henrico, Virginia 23294-1800
USA