Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.


THE STATE OF TEXAS

RE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION

Cause No. 23-E-2295

Estate of MAE BERNADENE WASHINGTON


Citation by Publication — First Amended Application for Determination of Heirship


TO: ADRIAN DE'VOMAE PENDLETON, MARCELL WASHINGTON,  MARCUS LOUIS FORD, ALIYAH WASHINGTON

CHRISTOPHER LENOR PERKINS, Applicant, filed in the County Court at Law Number 1 of Ellis County, Texas, on SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 a First Amended

Application for Determination of Heirship in Cause No. 23-E-229S, styled ESTATE OF MAE BERNADENE WASHINGTON, which is now pending on the probate docket of said Court.

Said application and any opposition will be heard and acted upon by said Court after 10 o'clock A.M. on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten days from date of publication of this citation, at the County Clerk of Ellis County, 109 S Jackson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165 in Ellis County, Texas.

You are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court by filing written contest or answer to the Application before the above stated time and date should you desire to do so.

To ensure its consideration, any objection, intervention, or response must be filed in writing with the County Clerk of Ellis County, Texas, on or before the above-noted date and time.

Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at office in Waxahachie,

Krystal Valdez, COUNTY CLERK

Ellis County, Texas

109 S Jackson St

Waxahachie, TX 75165

By: Ashley Robinson, Deputy

Plaintiff(s) Attorney: Stephen Crane

Crane Law Firm

103 S 4th St

Midlothian, TX 76065

(972) 723-1033

Email: stephen@cranelawfirm.com