IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF LAMAR COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF THE HEIRS OF EVELYN I. EDWARDS, DECEASED JAMES BURTICE EDWARDS, JR., PETITIONER CAUSE NO. 25-pr-168-SM VS. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EVELYN I. EDWARDS, DECEASED RESPONDENTS RULE 81 SUMMONS THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: The Unknown Heirs of Evelyn I. Edwards, Deceased, You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by James Burtice Edwards, Jr., Petitioner, seeking to have the following person established as the sole heirs at law of Evelyn I. Edwards, Deceased: George Thomas Edwards, Jr. and James Burtice Edwards You are summoned to appear and defend against the petition filed against you in this action at 9:00 a.m. on the 3rd day of December, 2025, in the courtroom of the Lamar County Chancery Court, Purvis, 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, thereby barring the claims of any other relatives of Evelyn I. Edwards. 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 15th day of October, 2025. Jamie Aultman Chancery Clerk of Lamar County, Mississippi By: LeAnn Hardwick, Deputy Clerk October 17, 24, 31 2025 LMSS0389943