IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: P.E.L., A MINOR CIVIL ACTION NO. 25-1175-DNH RYANE THERESA LAMBERT and ASHLEY LAMBERT PETITIONERS V. DARRYL CLEVELAND WILLIAMS RESPONDENT RULE 81 SUMMONS STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF JACKSON TO: DARRYL CLEVELAND WILLIAMS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT You have been made a Defendant in the Petition for Adoption filed in this Court by Petitioners, Ryane Theresa Lambert and Ashley Lambert. You are summoned to appear and defend against said pleading at the hearing set for 9:00 a.m. on the 9th of September 2025, at the Jackson County Chancery Court located in Pascagoula, MS 39501, before Judge Harris, 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 the pleading. You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire. ISSUED UNDER MY HAND and the seal of said Court, this 29th day of July 2025. JOSH ELDRIDGE, CHANCERY CLERK IPL0258960 Aug 6,13,20 2025