IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
AUGUST RAY TRAPMAN, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2024-cv-443-MAM
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF JACKSON
RULE 81 – SUMMONS TO A DATE CERTAIN BY PUBLICATION
(MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER 1ST DATE OF PUBLICATION)
TO: HAROLD STEVEN TRAPMAN
11580 BOE ROAD EXT
GRAND BAY, AL 36541
OR WHEREVER HE MAY BE FOUND
YOU HAVE BEEN MADE RESPONDENT IN THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTING AND PETITION TO WITHDRAW FILED IN THIS COURT BY NICHOLAS J. LEWELLING OF SULLIVAN LAW FIRM, PLLC, PETITIONER, SEEKING TO HAVE THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTING APPROVED AND ALLOWING WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL, AS FULLY SET OUT IN THE PETITION ON FILE IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI. RESPONDENTS OTHER THAN YOU IN THIS ACTION ARE: NONE. YOU ARE BEING SERVED BY PUBLICATION. YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE PETITION FILED AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 A.M. ON THE 20TH DAY OF MAY 2026, IN THE CHANCERY COURTHOUSE OF JACKSON COUNTY IN PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI; AND, IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF 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 SEAL OF SAID COURT, THIS THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL 2026.
JOSH ELDRIDGE
CHANCERY CLERK OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
PO BOX 998
PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI 39568
BY: /s/ Kristy Todd D.C.
Nicole W. Sullivan
Nicholas J. Lewelling
Sullivan Law Firm, PLLC
101 Rouselle Place, Suite B
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Publish: April 17, 2026; April 24, 2026; and May 7, 2026
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Apr 17,24,May 8 2026