IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF LILLIE RUTH HORNES FOR THE ADOPTION OF SMB NO. 25-AD-73 RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF HARRISON TO: UNKNOWN FATHER WHEREVER HE MAY BE FOUND NOTICE TO RESPONDENT You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by Lillie Horne seeking adoption of the minor child, SMB. You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint or petition at 9:00 a.m. on the 11th day of May, 2026 in the courtroom of Chancellor Bise in 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 money or other things demanded in the complaint or 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 seal, this the 3rd day of February, 2026. ANGELA THRASH, CHANCERY CLERK Suzette Breland, #99373 Attorney for Petitioner P. O. Box 1007 Ocean Springs, MS 39566 (228) 872-4448 IPL0312610 Feb 10,17,24 2026