IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAUSE NO.: 24CH1:25­cv­01028­JS FRANCIS MICHELE TINE, DECEASED GEORGE WHITFIELD, PETITIONER SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: Any and all unknown heirs-at-law of FRANCIS MICHELE TINE, deceased whose place of residence, street and post office address are unknown to Petitioner after diligent search and inquiry. You have been made a Defendant in a Petition to Determine Heirs filed in this Court by GEORGE WHITFIELD, Petitioner, seeking the determination of heirs at law of FRANCIS MICHELE TINE, deceased. Defendants other than you in this action are: any person with a claim as an heir-at-law or wrongful death beneficiary of FRANCIS MICHELE TINE You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint or petition filed against you in this action at 9:30 o'clock a.m. on the 21st day of August, 2025, in the courtroom of the Harrison County Courthouse, in Gulfport, Mississippi (1801 23rd Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501), and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the complaint or petition. You are not required to file an answer or pleading but you may do so if you desire. ISSUED under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 7th day of July, 2025. Angela Thrash, Harrison County Chancery Clerk s/Leslie Seffton Publication Dates: July 9, 2025, July 16, 2025 and July 23, 2025 IPL0252141 Jul 9,16,23 2025