PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF PANOLA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LONZO MARTIN, DECEASED
JEFFREY BEAN, ADMINISTRATOR
CAUSE NO.: 26-cv-100ML
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF PANOLA
TO: THE HEIRS AT LAW OF LONZO MARTIN, DECEASED
You have been made a Respondent in the Petition To Determine Heirs filed in this Court by Jeffrey Bean, on behalf of the Heirs of Lonzo Martin, seeking an Order adjudicating Jeffery Bean as the sole heir at law of Lonzo Martin.
Other Respondents in this action are: NONE.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition filed against you in this action at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday the 16th day of June, 2026, in the courtroom of the Tate County Chancery Court, at the Tate County Courthouse located at 201 Ward Street, Senatobia, MS, and in the case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition To Determine Heirs of Lonzo Martin. You are not required to file an answer or other pleadings but you may do so if you desire. If you desire to file an answer, you must mail the original of same to the Chancery Clerk of Panola County, Mississippi, and a copy thereof to Thomas Womble Jr. at the address listed below before the above listed hearing date.
ISSUED under my hand and the seal of said Court this 15th day of April, 2026.
Catherine M. Ragon
151 Public Square, Suite B
Panola County Chancery Clerk
Batesville, MS 38606
BY: /s/Patty Anthony, D.C.

Of Counsel:
Thomas Womble Jr.,
MSB#106428
BAILEY, WOMBLE & YELTON
Post Office Drawer 1615
Batesville, Mississippi 38606
(662) 563-4508 Telephone
(662) 563-5746 Facsimile
thomas@baileywomble.com

The Panolian: Apr. 22, 29, May 6 and 13, 2026
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