IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF DARIUS PAYTON AND KRISTIN JOINER-PAYTON FOR THE ADOPTION E.J.B. PETITIONER NO.25-2425NH TYECHIA ANDERSON, MARTIN MICHAEL ANTHONY BUTCHEE AND UNKNOWN FATHER RESPONDENTS STATE OF MS COUNTY OF JACKSON TO: TYECHIA ANDERSON WHEREEVER SHE MAY BE FOUND NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS You have been made a Respondent to the suit filed in this Court by Darius Payton and Kristin Joiner-Payton seeking adoption of the minor child, EJB. You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint at 9:00 a.m. on the 15th day of April, 2026 in the Courtroom of Chancellor Harris in the Jackson County Courthouse in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for the money or things demanded in the complaint. 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 28th day of January, 2026. Josh Eldridge, Chancery Clerk Suzette Breland, #99373 P. O Box 1007 Ocean Springs, MS 39566 (228) 872-4448 IPL0311040 Feb 5,12,19 2026