IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN RE: DECLAN JAMES JACKSON, a minor JOHN T. SCHWARTZ and JESSICA C. SCHWARTZ PETITIONERS V. CAUSE NO. 24-322-MA AVERY BUTLER RESPONDENT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: Avery Butler Whose identity and last known address are unknown despite diligent search and inquiry NOTICE PURSUANT TO MISS. CODE ANN. § 93-20-203 (1972) THE RELIEF SOUGHT HEREIN MAY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO NOTICE OF ANY HEARING ON THIS PETITION, TO ATTEND ANY SUCH HEARING, AND TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by JOHN T. SCHWARTZ and JESSICA C. SCHWARTZ Petitioners, seeking adoption and Termination of Parental Rightsof DJJ, a minor You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition filed against you in this action at 9:00 o'clock a.m. on the 19th day of November , 2025 , in the Chancery Court of the Harrison County courthouse in Gulfport, Mississippi 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, this22nd day of Sept, 2025.. Angela Thrash Harrison County Chancery Court BY: R. Tynes D.C. IPL0275585 Sep 24,Oct 1,8,15 2025