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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF NATHANIEL B. GRAVES, 
DECEASED
HATTIE MAE GRAVES, REGINALD HARTON GRAVES, NICOLE YVETTE GRAVES, 
PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-001-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Nathaniel B. Graves, Deceased, or Other 
Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint for Determination of 
Heirship, by Plaintiffs Hattie Mae Graves, Reginald Harton Graves and 
Nicole Yvette Graves, seeking a Determination of Heirship of Nathaniel 
B. Graves, deceased. 
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed 
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 4th day of March, 2025, 
in the courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse at Meadville, 
Mississippi, 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 complaint.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do 
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of this Court, this 9th day of January, 
2025.
JILL GILBERT
FRANKLIN COUNTY
CHANCERY CLERK 
BY: TAYLER SMITH
DEPUTY CLERK
WILLIAM K. HALFORD
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
Telephone: (601) 384-2100
Facsimile: (601) 384-2121
MSB#105475
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
Publish: Jan. 16, Jan. 23 & Jan. 30, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD LAMAR BEACH, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 19CH1:20-cv-94-DKH
AMENDED RULE 81 SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: BRITTANY BEACH, 16735, Stoney Point Burch Road, Pride, LA 70770
You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by Tammy 
Halford, Petitioner, as wrongful death beneficiary of Edward Lamar 
Beach, Deceased, seeking an order determining the heirs-at-law of Edward 
Lamar Beach, Deceased and seeking approval of settlement against Natchez 
Community Hospital for medical negligence.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint or petition 
filed against you in this action on March 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the 
courtroom of the Franklin County Chancery Courthouse at 36 Main St. W., 
Meadville, MS 39653, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a 
judgment will be entered against you for the things demanded in the 
complaint or petition. You are not required to file an answer or other 
pleading, but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, the 19th day of December, 
2024.
Jill Gilbert
Seal
Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi
By: Tayler Smith
Publish: Jan. 23, Jan. 30 & Feb. 6, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD LAMAR BEACH, DECEASED
CAUSE NO: 19CH1:20-cv-94-DKH
AMENDED RULE 81 SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: All unknown heirs-at-law of Edward Lamar Beach, Deceased
You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by Tammy 
Halford, Petitioner, as wrongful death beneficiary of Edward Lamar 
Beach, Deceased, seeking an order determining the heirs-at-law of Edward 
Lamar Beach, Deceased and seeking approval of settlement against Natchez 
Community Hospital for medical negligence.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint or petition 
filed against you in this action on March 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the 
courtroom of the Franklin County Chancery Courthouse at 36 Main St. W., 
Meadville, MS 39653, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a 
judgment will be entered against you for the things demanded in the 
complaint or petition. You are not required to file an answer or other 
pleading, but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, the 19th day of December, 
2024.
Jill Gilbert
Seal
Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi
By: Tayler Smith
Publish: Jan. 23, Jan. 30 & Feb. 6, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD LAMAR BEACH, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 19CH1:20-cv-94-DKH
AMENDED RULE 81 SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: BRENDAN BEACH, 35930 Browns Road, Plaquemine, LA 70764
You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by Tammy 
Halford, Petitioner, as wrongful death beneficiary of Edward Lamar 
Beach, Deceased, seeking an order determining the heirs-at-law of Edward 
Lamar Beach, Deceased and seeking approval of settlement against Natchez 
Community Hospital for medical negligence.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint or petition 
filed against you in this action on March 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the 
courtroom of the Franklin County Chancery Courthouse at 36 Main St. W., 
Meadville, MS 39653, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a 
judgment will be entered against you for the things demanded in the 
complaint or petition. You are not required to file an answer or other 
pleading, but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, the 19th day of December, 
2024.
Jill Gilbert
Seal
Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi
By: Tayler Smith
Publish: Jan. 23, Jan. 30 & Feb. 6, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD LAMAR BEACH, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 19CH1:20-cv-94-DKH
AMENDED RULE 81 SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: MYRON ALEX BEACH, 35930 Browns Road, Plaquemine, LA 70764
You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by Tammy 
Halford, Petitioner, as wrongful death beneficiary of Edward Lamar 
Beach, Deceased, seeking an order determining the heirs-at-law of Edward 
Lamar Beach, Deceased and seeking approval of settlement against Natchez 
Community Hospital for medical negligence.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint or petition 
filed against you in this action on March 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the 
courtroom of the Franklin County Chancery Courthouse at 36 Main St. W., 
Meadville, MS 39653, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a 
judgment will be entered against you for the things demanded in the 
complaint or petition. You are not required to file an answer or other 
pleading, but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, the 19th day of December, 
2024.
Jill Gilbert
Seal
Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi
By: Tayler Smith
Publish: Jan. 23, Jan. 30 & Feb. 6, 2025
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF WATCHTOWER PETROLEUM, LLC FOR AN EXTENSION OF INACTIVE 
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR THE ZUMBRO 25-6 NO. 1A WELL 
LOCATED IN THE BONUS FIELD, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 52-2025-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE that Watchtower Petroleum, LLC ("Petitioner") has filed 
a Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board under the above 
docket requesting inactive well classification under Statewide Rule 28 
for the Zumbro 25-6 No. 1A Well (API No. 23-037-21513-0000) located in 
the Bonus Field, Franklin County, Mississippi.
The Petition in this matter is on file in the records in the office of 
the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board and may there be examined.
The Petition will be heard by said Board at 9:00 a.m. on the 19th day of 
February, 2025, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi 
39202, at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
If you intend to contest the Docket or request a continuance you must 
notify the Board and the Petitioner's representative of your intention 
in writing not later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, which is 
seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing. Failure 
to so notify the Board and the Petitioner's representative shall be a 
waiver of your right to contest or request a continuance.
You are advised the Board may adopt an order concerning a Petition which 
may differ from the relief requested by the Petitioner and the Board 
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in 
accordance with the evidence presented.
DATED this the 21st day of January, 2025.
MISSISSIPPI STATE OIL & GAS BOARD
By: /s/ Jess New
Jess New
Executive Director 
PETITIONER'S COUNSEL:
Eric Lee Patterson
BLAIR, BONDURANT & PATTERSON, P.A.
Post Office Box 321423
Jackson, MS 39232
(601) 992-4477 - Telephone
Publish: January 30, 2025
Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed 
Activity in a Floodplain and Wetlands
To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals
This is to give notice that the Responsible Entity under 24 CFR Part 58 
has determined that the following proposed action under HUD Community 
Project Funding Grant (B-23-CP-MS-0916) is partially located in a 
floodplain and wetland environment, and the Scenic River Development 
Alliance (SRDA) will be identifying and evaluating practicable 
alternatives to locating the action within the floodplain and wetlands 
and the potential impacts on the floodplain and wetlands from the 
proposed action, as required by Executive Orders 11988 and 11990, in 
accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 in Subpart C Procedures 
for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of 
Wetlands. 
The proposed project location is on the northern bank of Okhissa Lake, 
at the southeast corner of the intersection of US Highway 98 and 
Berrytown Road in Meadville, Franklin County, Mississippi. The Scenic 
River Development Alliance proposes to build a resort destination with 
access roads on the north shore of Okhissa Lake. This would include a 
primary hotel with 180 guestrooms, lodge cabins, food and beverage 
outlets, a meeting and event space, fitness facilities, and outdoor 
recreation amenities. The development aims to increase the use-value of 
Okhissa Lake and provide high quality lodging and activities in the 
area. The total project area encompasses 143.9-acres of mostly forested, 
undeveloped land. The extent of the FFRMS floodplain was determined 
using a 0.2 percent flood approach. Two areas of the subject property 
contain Zone A Floodplains; the northeast corner contains approximately 
3.35-acres and the section of Okhissa Lake along the southern property 
line contains 4.7-acres. Approximately 44.72-acres of palustrine 
forested, seasonally flooded wetlands were identified in the project 
area that may potentially be impacted.
There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may 
be affected by activities in floodplain and wetlands and those who have 
an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given 
an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about 
these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites 
outside of the floodplain and wetlands, alternative methods to serve the 
same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate project 
impacts on the floodplain and wetlands. Second, an adequate public 
notice program can be an important public educational tool. The 
dissemination of information and request for public comments about 
floodplains and wetlands can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to 
reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and 
modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, 
when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions 
taking place in floodplains or wetlands, it must inform those who may be 
put at greater or continued risk.
Written comments must be received by SRDA at the following address on or 
before February 15, 2025: P.O. Box 1810, McComb, MS 39648, Attention: 
Joseph Parker, Executive Director. Comments or questions may also be 
submitted via email at amccaa@visitscenicrivers.com.
Publish: January 30, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM GORDON MURRAY, DECEASED
BETTY FELTER MURRAY, ADMINISTRATOR
CAUSE NO. 19-2024-pr-129-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of William Gordon Murray, Deceased, or 
Other Unknown Interested Parties 
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint for Administration of 
Estate, for Appointment of Administrator, for Issuance of Letters of 
Administration, and to Determine Heirship by Plaintiffs, Betty Felter 
Murray and Kenneth Gordon Murray, seeking to determine the heirship of 
William Gordon Murray, deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed 
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 4th day of March, 2025, 
in the courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse at Meadville, 
Mississippi, 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 complaint.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do 
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of this Court, this 17th day of January, 
2025.
JILL J. GILBERT,
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
BY: Tayler Smith
DEPUTY CLERK
MORGAN HALFORD POORE
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
Telephone: (601) 384-2100
Facsimile: (601) 384-2121
MSB#104670
ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE
PUBLISH: 1/30/25; 2/6/25; & 2/13/25
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM GORDON MURRAY, DECEASED
BETTY FELTER MURRAY, ADMINISTRATOR
CAUSE NO. 19-2024-pr-129-WS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 19th day of 
December, 2024, by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, 
to the undersigned Administrator upon the Estate of William Gordon 
Murray, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims 
against said estate to present the same to the clerk of this court for 
probate and registration according to the law within ninety (90) days 
from the first publication of this notice or they will forever be 
barred.
This the 19th day of December, 2024.
BETTY FELTER MURRAY,
Administrator 
MORGAN HALFORD POORE
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
Telephone: (601) 384-2100
Facsimile: (601) 384-2121
MSB# 104670
ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE
PUBLISH: 1/30/25; 2/6/25; & 2/13/25
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY OF MISSISSIPPI
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF GEORGE GIBSON, JR., DECEASED,
JULIE SMITH, PETITIONER
CIVIL ACTION, FILE NO. 24-063
RULE 4 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
To: The Absent and Unknown Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of George 
Gibson, Jr., Deceased
NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Julie 
Smith, Petitioner, seeking to Determine Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of 
George Gibson, Jr., Deceased. Defendants other than you in this action, 
are none.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Complaint or Petition 
at 10:30 a.m. on the 4th day of March 2025, at the Franklin County 
Chancery Courthouse located at 36 Main Street W, Meadville, Mississippi, 
39653 and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will 
be entered against you for the relief demanded in said Complaint, 
including the closing of this estate.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do 
so if you desire.
ISSUED UNDER MY HAND OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID COURT, this the 24th day of 
January, 2025.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK OF
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
By: Taylor Smith,
Deputy Clerk
(Seal)
PREPARED BY:
Willie T. Abston, MSB #9935 WILLIE T. ABSTON, LLC
P.O. Box 320727
Flowood, MS 39232
Telephone: (601) 487-8839
Facsimile: (601) 487-8667
Publish: Jan. 30, Feb. 6 & Feb. 13, 2025