Rule 81 Summons

Rule 81 Summons IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FORREST COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA THORNTON, DECEASED LYNN ODEN HALL, PETITIONER CAUSE NO. 23-pr-268-S RULE 81 SUMMONS TO: Any and all unknown heirs-at-law of Barbara Thornton, Deceased, if any, and all persons or entities unknown claiming any interest in the Estate of Barbara Thornton, Deceased. You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Lynn Oden Hall, Petitioner, seeking to have John H. Creel and Estate of Mary Lois Oden, established as the heirs-at-law of Barbara Thornton, Deceased. You are summoned to appear and defend against the petition filed against you in this action before the Chancery Court of Lamar County, Mississippi, at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, the 13th day of April, 2026, at 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 Barbara Thornton, 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 18th day of February, 2026. Lance C. Ried Chancery Clerk of Forrest County, Mississippi By: Sandra Bounds, 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 Publication Dates LMSS0464921