IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOAN EDITH HARDY, DECEASED CAUSE NO. 25-CV-1895 (CB) HUNTER T. HARDY PETITIONER RULE 81 SUMMONS (Service by Publication: Residence Unknown) TO: Unknown heirs at law of Joan Edith Hardy, Deceased, whose residence is unknown. You have been made a Defendant in the lawsuit filed in this Court by Hunter T. Hardy, Petitioner. The Complaint filed against you has initiated a civil action alleging and seeking to establish the unknown heirs at law of Joan Edith Hardy and place heirs in possession. You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint or petition at 9:00 A.M. on the 16th day of December, 2025, in the courtroom of the Harrison County Courthouse at Gulfport, Mississippi before the Honorable Carter Bise, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment by default will be entered against you for the money or other relief demanded in the complaint. You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. Issued under hand and the seal of said Court, this 9th day of October, 2025. ANGELA THRASH, CLERK HARRISON COUNTY CHANCERY COURT BY: /s/ Kelli C. Hicks, D.C. IPL0280932 Oct 13,20,27 2025