IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT ERIN SAMAYOA PLAINTIFF VS. CAUSE NO.: 2401-25-0255-JS ERIC DWAYNE WALLACE, JR DEFENDANT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF HARRISON TO: Eric Dwayne Wallace, Jr. or any unknown Putative Father(s) of the Minor Child, EMW, who are believed to be non-residents of the State of Mississippi, or not to be found therein after diligent search and inquiry, personally made by the Plaintiff, herein, and whose place of residence, post office, street and house address are unknown after diligent search and inquiry to ascertain same personally made by the Plaintiff. You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Erin Samayoa in her capacity as legal mother of EMW. The Plaintiff, Erin Samayoa, is seeking termination of your parental rights of the minor child, EMW. You are summoned to appear and respond to the Petition filed in this action at 9:30 A.M. on the 4th day of February 2026, in the Chancery Court of the Harrison County Courthouse located in Gulfport, Mississippi, the Honorable Jennifer Schleogel presiding, and in case of your failure to appear and respond 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 25th day of November, 2025. Angela Thrash, Chancery Clerk P.O. Drawer CC Gulfport, MS 39502 BY:_______________D.C Prepared By: Dianne Ellis, MS Bar# 102893 PO Box 2623 Gulfport, MS 39505 228-215-0037 IPL0295304 Dec 10,17,24 2025