IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THELMA LEE ABRAMS, DECEASED NO. 22-0062 (4) PAMELA P. PATTON ADMINISTRATRIX RULE 81 SUMMONS By Publication THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI HARRISON COUNTY TO: CHARLES J. SIMS Address Unknown NOTICE TO DEFENDANT THE COMPLAINT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint or petition at 9:00 A.M. on the 10th day of February, 2026 in the courtroom of the Harrison County Courthouse located at 1801 23rd Ave., Gulfport, 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 hand and seal of said Court, this 17th day of December, 2025. ANGELA THRASH CHANCERY CLERK BY:/s/ Kelli C. Hicks, D.C. TIMOTHY L. MURR (MSB# 3682) Wise Carter Child & Caraway, P.A. 2510 14th Street, Suite 1125 Gulfport, MS 39501 (228) 867-7141 IPL0299863 Dec 20,27,Jan 3 2026