Summons by Publication IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT TOP MS PROPERTIES, LLC PLAINTIFF VERSUS CASE NO. 26-671 (2) ATTORNEY GENERAL, LYNN FITCH; DISTRICT ATTORNEY, CROSBY PARKER; HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; CANDIE SMART; WARD a/k/a Wayne M. Ward, if living, and his Heirs at law if, deceased; AND ANY AND ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES HAVING OR CLAIMING A LEGAL OR EQUITABLE CLAIM OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SOLD ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 31, 2020 FOR DELINQUENT 2019 HARRISON COUNTY PROPERTY TAXES: DEFENDANTS Lot 77, Wortham Estates, Phase 2, a subdivision according to the official map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of the First Judicial District of Harrison County, Mississippi, in Plat 42 at Page 27 thereof, reference to which is hereby made in aid of and as a part of this description. Tax Parcel No. 0504-34-001.042 S U M M O N S BY PUBLICATION TO: Candie Smart; M. Ward a/k/a Wayne M. Ward, if living, and his heirs at law, if deceased; and any and all persons or entities having or claiming a legal or equitable claim or interest in the property described above. NOTICE This is a suit by the Plaintiff to confirm tax title, and for other relief regarding that certain property described above, and as more fully set out in the Complaint that is on file in the Chancery Court of Harrison County, Mississippi in the above case number. If you have a legal or equitable claim or interest in this property, you are required to mail or hand-deliver a copy of your response to the Complaint within thirty (30) days from the 10th day of April 2026, which is the date of first publication of this summons, to the attorney for the Plaintiff, Kelly Michael Rayburn, Esq., whose address is Post Office Box 2566, Gulfport, Mississippi 39505. OTHERWISE, IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A RESPONSE, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT. You must also file the original of your response with the Clerk of this Court within a reasonable time afterward. The address of the Clerk of this Court is P.O. Drawer CC, Gulfport, MS 39502 ANGELA THRASH, Chancery Clerk Harrison County, Mississippi By: /s/ Kelli C. Hicks DATED: 4/3/2026 Deputy Clerk Publish Three Times: 4-10-26; 4-17-26; 4-24-26 IPL0329096 Apr 10,17,24 2026