IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE WRONGFUL DEATH OF JOHN EDWARD POTTS CAUSE NO.: 26-00661-JP CRYSTAL POTTS AND JOHN EDWARD POTTS, II PETITIONERS RULE 81 SUMMONS STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF HARRISON To: Any and All Persons Claiming to be a Wrongful Death Beneficiary of John Edward Potts, Deceased NOTICE TO DEFENDANT THE PETITION 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 Petitioner's Petition for Determination of Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of John Edward Potts, Deceased and other relief at 9:00 A.M. on the 16th day of June, 2026, before Judge Persons in the Chancery Courtroom 1 at the Harrison County Chancery Courthouse, First Judicial District, located at 1801 23rd Avenue; Gulfport, MS 39501 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 15th day of April, 2026. Angela Thrash, Chancery Clerk BY: Sabra Lee, D.C. CLERK OF CHANCERY COURT HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IPL0331656 Apr 22,29,May 6 2026