Who was appointed executor of Enoch Jerry McLendon's estate?

Betty Mclendon DeMent was appointed executor on April 20, 2026.

How do I present a claim against the estate?

Submit your claim to the probate court or the executor as required by Alabama law; contact the executor's attorney, James E. Hall, for details.

What happens if I miss the deadline to file a claim?

Your claim will be barred and you will generally lose the right to collect from the estate.

Probate — Phenix City (PC14835)

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The Probate Court of Russell County appointed Betty Mclendon DeMent as executor for the estate of Enoch Jerry McLendon on April 20, 2026. Creditors must file claims within the legal time limit or those claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Betty Mclendon DeMent appointed executor on April 20, 2026
Creditors must present claims within time allowed by law
Claims not timely presented will be barred
Attorney for the personal representative: James E. Hall

Published: May 7, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Phenix City
Case #: PC14835

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If you don't respond

If claims are not presented within the time allowed by law, they will be barred and the claimant loses the right to collect from the estate.

What to do next

1
Contact the executor or attorney
Reach out to executor Betty Mclendon DeMent or attorney James E. Hall to present your claim before the statutory deadline.
2
Prepare documentation of your claim
Gather invoices, contracts, or other evidence to support the claim and file with the Probate Court of Russell County promptly.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed executor of Enoch Jerry McLendon's estate?: Betty Mclendon DeMent was appointed executor on April 20, 2026.
How do I present a claim against the estate?: Submit your claim to the probate court or the executor as required by Alabama law; contact the executor's attorney, James E. Hall, for details.
What happens if I miss the deadline to file a claim?: Your claim will be barred and you will generally lose the right to collect from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters Testamentary: Court document giving the executor legal authority to administer the deceased's estate.

Full Notice Text

PC14835IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RUSSELL COUNTY, ALABAMAIN RE: THE ESTATE OF ENOCH JERRY MCLENDON, DECEASEDNOTICE OF APPINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY EXECUTOR	Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Betty Mclendon DeMent, on the 20th day of April 2026, by the Hon. Belinda M. Strickland, Judge of Probate of Russell County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. BY: James E. Hall, Attorney for Personal Representative.				/S/ BELINDA M. STRICKLAND				Judge of Probate Russell County(5/7, 5/14, 5/21)