Trustee Sale No.: AR-24-103051-NJ NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO SELL YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION McCarthy & Holthus, LLP MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. On 5/20/2022, MARK A SMITH AND CHRISTIN L SMITH, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH FULL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP executed a Security Instrument encumbering certain property therein described in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC. (“MERS”), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR SOCIETY MORTGAGE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS which was recorded on 6/2/2022, in Book MORT 250, Page 330, or Document Number L202201576, in the real property records of Stone County, Arkansas. A default has occurred due to the failure to make timely payments of the indebtedness as required under the terms of the Security Instrument. The maturity of the indebtedness secured by the Security Instrument is hereby accelerated, and the Mortgagee or Trustee intends to sell the property pursuant to the Security Instrument to satisfy the indebtedness. The Mortgagee or Beneficiary has complied with the conditions to exercise the power of sale as set forth in Ark. Code Ann. § 18-50-103. The party initiating this action is Planet Home Lending, LLC, 321 Research Parkway, Suite 303, Meriden, CT, 06450, 203-303-5281. The Mortgagee or Beneficiary has instructed McCarthy & Holthus, LLP to sell the property pursuant to the default provisions of the Security Instrument. McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, as Attorney-in-Fact or as Trustee, will on 6/24/2026, at or about 12:00PM, sell the real property described herein to the highest bidder for cash. The sale will be held at the Stone County Courthouse, 107 West Main, Mountain View, AR 72560. The property is being sold “as is” with no representation as to its condition. THE PURCHASER OF SAID PROPERTY SHALL PAY THE PRICE BID WITH CERTIFIED FUNDS THE DAY OF SALE AND ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL TRANSFER TAXES AND RECORDING FEES. The following property to be sold is located in Stone County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 SOUTHWEST 1/4 SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, LOCATED IN STONE COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST; THENCE N 89 DEG 01’ 37” W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION A DISTANCE OF 13.44 FEET TO THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST; THENCE S 02 DEG 30’ 49” E LEAVING SAID SOUTH SECTION LINE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 3 A DISTANCE OF 68.36 FEET; THENCE S 84 DEG 26’ 24” W ALONG A WIRE FENCE A DISTANCE OF 234.76 FEET TO A FENCE CORNER; THENCE N 01 DEG 00’ 37” E CONTINUING ALONG SAID WIRE FENCE A DISTANCE OF 239.07 FEET TO A FENCE CORNER; THENCE S 85 DEG 37’ 45” E LEAVING SAID WIRE FENCE THROUGH A FENCE CORNER A DISTANCE OF 243.50 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST; THENCE S 01 DEG 17’ 16” W ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 129.72 FEET TO THE SOUTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST; WHICH IS THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING ONE ACRE MORE OR LESS. STREET ADDRESS: 265 HEDGES RD, FIFTY SIX, AR 72533 This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. WITNESS my hand this 2026. McCarthy & Holthus, LLP _ Maria Neumann, Attorney Reg. No. 2006278 _ Cole Patton, Attorney Reg. No. 2018206 _ Nakisha Miller, Attorney Reg. No. 2019056 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP One Union Plaza 124 West Capitol, Ste. 865 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (214) 291-3800; Fax (214) 291-3801 Direct Mail to: 1255 West 15th Street, Suite 1060 Plano, TX 75075 (214) 291-3800 IDSPub #0314572 5/24/2026 5/31/2026 6/7/2026 6/14/2026
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