Rule 81 Summons

Rule 81 Summons IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FORREST COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KED ECCLES-JAMES, DECEASED M. WILLIAM MORGAN, PETITIONER CAUSE NO. 23-pr-227-S RULE 81 SUMMONS THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: Any and all unknown heirs-at-law of Ked Eccles-James, Deceased, if any, and all persons or entities unknown claiming any interest in the Estate of Ked Eccles-James, Deceased. You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by M. William Morgan, Petitioner, seeking to have Michael Chudi Eccles-James, Nkechi Jamine James-Gillman, and Ijeoma Genevieve Eccles-James established as the heirs-at-law of Ked Eccles-James, Deceased. You are summoned to appear and defend against the petition filed against you in this action before the Chancery Court of Forrest County, Mississippi, at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, the 17th day of November, 2025, in the courtroom of the Perry County Chancery Court, New Augusta, 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 Ked Eccles-James, Deceased. 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 6th day of October, 2025. Lance C. Ried Chancery Clerk of Forrest County, Mississippi By: Jamie Farris D.C. M. William Morgan Jackson, Tullos, Morgan, Howell & Guice, PLLC P. O. Box 15517 Hattiesburg, MS 39404-5517 (601) 264-3309 Miss. Bar No. 104543 wmorgan@jacksonfirm.com October 8, 15, 22 2025 LMSS0384388