IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE RUTH ALLISON, NO. 24CH1:25-cv-00583-CB DECEASED SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: The unknown heirs at law of ERNESTINE RUTH ALLISON, identities and last known places of residence unknown and not to be found in the State of Mississippi after diligent search and inquiry. YOU HAVE BEEN MADE A DEFENDANT IN THE SUIT FILED IN THIS COURT BY VICKIE E. GERDES, SEEKING DECLARATION OF HEIRSHIP. YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THIS COMPLAINT OR PETITION FILED AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9 A.M. ON THE 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025, IN THE COURTROOM OF THE CHANCERY COURT, AT THE HANCOCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT BAY ST. LOUIS, MISSISSIPPI, 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 OTHER PLEADING, BUT YOU MAY DO SO IF YOU DESIRE. Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 8th day of September, 2025. Angela Thrash, Chancery Clerk Chancery Clerk of Harrison County, First Judicial District, Mississippi BY: Lesley Sefton, Deputy Clerk DATED: 9/8/2025 IPL0271640 Sep 10,17,24 2025