SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF COVINGTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE CONSERVATORSHIP OF CAMERON FLOWERS, A MINOR CAUSE NO.:24-118-1 CALANDRA FLOWERS, NATURAL MOTHER AND NEXT FRIEND OF CAMERON FLOWERS, A MINOR PETITIONER CARLOS VARNADO RESPONDENT RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF COVINGTON TO: Carlos Varnado You have been made a Respondent to the Petition for Appointment of Conservator filed in this Court by Calandra Flowers seeking an appointment as Conservator of Cameron Flowers, a minor. You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition before the Honorable Gerald Martin, Covington County Chancery Judge, on the 25th day of August, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., at the Smith County Courthouse located at 123 Main Street, Raleigh, Mississippi, 39153 and in the case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered for the relief demanded in the petition, thereby barring the claims of you may have in this matter. 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, this the 22nd day of July, 2025. GUY EASTERLING, CHANCERY CLERK COVINGTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI (Seal) BY:Jeana Humphrey, D.C. Submitted by: Victoria M. McKinney, MSB#105831 Upshaw Williams Biggers & Beckham, LLP 713 South Pear Orchard Road, Suite 102 Ridgeland, MS 39158 Telephone: 601-978-1996 Facsimile: 601-978-1949 IPL0257052 Jul 30,Aug 3,6 2025