IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF DARIUS PAYTON AND KRISTIN JOINER-PAYTON FOR THE ADOPTION OF E.J.B. NO. 25-2425NH TYECHIA ANDERSON, MARTIN MICHAEL ANTHONY BUTCHEE AND UNKNOWN FATHER RESPONDENTS RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF MS COUNTY OF JACKSON TO: UNKNOWN FATHER NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS You have been made a Respondent in 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 complaint at 9:00 a.m. on the 15th day of April, 2026 in the Courtroom of Chancellor Harris in the Jackson County Chancery Courthouse in Pascagoula, MS, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will entered against you for the money or other 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 SBreland, #99373 P. O. Box 1007 Ocean Springs, MS 39566 (228) 872-4448 IPL0311039 Feb 5,12,19 2026