IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE CUSTODY OF V.R.S. A MINOR CAUSE NO.: 2025-1322-AEC BY AND THROUGH HER NEXT FRIEND, JASON SCOTT FITCHHORN PLAINTIFF RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: The known or unknown father of V.R.S, a female minor born on October 23, 2017 whose last known residence is unknown and whose present street address and mailing address are unknown after diligent search and inquiry and no post office box is known to the Plaintiff. YOU HAVE BEEN MADE A DEFENDANT in the suit filed in this Court by Jason Scott Fitchhorn, seeking relief on Complaint for Custody, Termination of Father's Parental Rights, Adoption, Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem, Request for Name Change and Request for Temporary Relief initiating a civil action pursuant to Miss. Code. Ann. §93-11-651. You are summoned to appear and defend against the Complaint for Custody, Termination of Father's Parental Rights, Adoption, Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem, Request for Name Change and Request for Temporary Relief at 9:00 a.m. on the 4th day of May, 2026, in the courtroom of the Chancery Court of Jackson County, located at 3104 South Magnolia Street, Pascagoula, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for the relief sought in the Complaint. You are not required to file an answer or other pleading pursuant to this Summons, but you may do so if you desire. Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 9th day of March, 2026. JOSH ELDRIDGE CHANCERY COURT CLERK JACKSON COUNTY, MS By: /s/Carol Whitfield D. C. IPL0321565 Mar 15,22,29 2026