Rule 81 Summons IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE DOLORES EMERY, DECEASED CAUSE NO. 25-2334 AEC RULE 81 SUMMONS by publication TO: WILLIAM MICHAEL PAYNE, JENNIFER PAYNE, CHRISTOPHER PAYNE LINDA PAYNE HARRIS You have been made defendants in the estate filed in this Court. The Petition filed is seeking to probate of Will, Appointment of Executrix and Issuance of Letters Testamentary in the above estate. You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition filed herein in this action at 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd day of March 2026, in the Chancery Court of Jackson County, Mississippi, Pascagoula, Mississippi; and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a Judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded. You are not required to file an answer or other pleadings, but you may do so if you desire. ISSUED under my hand and seal of this Court on the 6thday of February, 2026. JOSH ELDRIDGE, CHANCERY CLERK By: Jenny Vice Deputy Clerk PUBLICATION DATES: 2/11/26 ; 2/18/26_; and _2/25/26 IPL0312776 Feb 11,18,25 2026