IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ERVIN HAWKINS, DECEASED CAUSE NO.: 26-cv-2(JP) CHRISTOPHER GANT, PETITIONER SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: THE UNKNOWN WRONGFUL DEATH BENEFICIARIES OF ERVIN HAWKINS, DECEASED You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Petitioner Christopher Gant, seeking determination of wrongful death beneficiaries of Ervin Hawkins, Deceased. Defendants other than you in this action are the unknown wrongful death beneficiaries of Ervin Hawkins, Deceased. You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition filed to determine his sole surviving wrongful death beneficiaries; his sons, Christopher Gant and Ervin Holmes, and his daughter Kizzie Homes, in this action at 9:00 a.m., on the 9th day of March, 2026, in the Harrison County Courthouse, Chancery Court, located at 1801 23rd Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501, before the Honorable Jim Persons, 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 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 the 6th day of February, 2026. Chancery Clerk of Harrison County, Mississippi (SEAL) By:Angela Thrash, D.C. IPL0312414 Feb 11,18,25 2026