IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE CUSTODY OF THE MINOR CHILD K.D.D. ANGELA SLOAN PLAINTIFF VS. CAUSE NO.: 24-903(CB) KALYNE FRANCHELLE DANIELS DEFENDANT AND STEPHEN THOMAS RULE 81 SUMMONS TO: Stephen Thomas whose last known street address and post office address is Mississippi, but whose present street address and post office address is known after diligent search and inquiry to ascertain the same. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT THE PETITION FOR CUSTODY WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT, AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You have been made a Defendant in a suit filed by Angela Sloan seeking custody of the minor child K.D.D. You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition at 9:00 a.m. on October 9, 2025, at the Harrison County Chancery Court located at 1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501, before the Honorable Judge Carter Bise in courtroom 4, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the 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 the seal of said Court, this the 2nd day of September, 2025. ANGELA THRASH, CHANCERY CLERK BY: Kelli C. Hicks DEPUTY CLERK Publication dates: September 4, 2025; September 11, 2025 and September 18, 2025 Issued at the Request of: Ashley R. McKnight, MS Bar #106132 The McKnight Law Firm, PLLC 1600 24th Ave., Suite A PO Box 10465 Gulfport, MS 39505 Phone: (601) 514-2843 Fax: (228) 864-5002 themcknightlawfirmpllc@gmail.com IPL0269528 Sep 4,11,18 2025