Summons by Publication for Determination of Heirs-at-Law

Summons by Publication for Determination of Heirs-at-Law IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF LAMAR COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ERIC TODD JONES, DECEASED, TROY DWAYNE JONES, PETITIONER CAUSE NO.25-PR-185-M SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS-AT-LAW TO: The known and unknown heirs-at-law of Eric Todd Jones, Deceased under the provisions of section 91-1-27, 29 and 13-3-25 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as annotated and amended, and any other person or party claiming any legal or equitable interest in and to the Estate of Eric Todd Jones, Deceased. You have been made a defendant in the above estate action seeking the determination of heirs-at-law of Eric Todd Jones, Deceased. Respondents or Defendants other than you in this action are none. You are hereby summoned and commanded to appear before the Chancery Court Judge Chase Morgan on January 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Pearl River County Chancery Courthouse, in Poplarville, Mississippi to defend and show cause why the relief sought and prayed for in the Petition For Probate of The Estate, Issuance of Letters of Administration and Determination of Heirship should not be granted, 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 this action. You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but may do so if you desire. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court on this the 30th day of October, 2025. LAMAR COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK James D. Aultman, By: LeAnn R. Hardwick Presented and prepared by: TIMOTHY M. FARRIS, MSB#8848 6645 U.S. Highway 98W, Suite #3 Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Telephone: (601)296-1082 Facsimile: (601)296-1085 Publish Dates: 11/7/2025; 11/14/2025; 11/21/2025 November 7, 14, 21 2025 LMSS0400342