IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HANCOCK COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF
THE ADOPTION
OF DARLENE MARY TYSON BY
DANIEL NORRIS
Cause No. 23CH1:26-02-MA
RULE 81 SUMMONS
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
**** NOTICE TO PARENT:
JEFFERY NEIL TYSON ****
THE COMPLAINT OR PETITION WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are hereby summoned and commanded to personally appear in the Chancery Court of the First (1st) Judicial District of Harrison County, at the Harrison County Courthouse, located at 1801 23rd Avenue, in Gulfport, Mississippi, on the 15th day of JUNE, 2026, at 9:00, a.m. to defend said suit and show cause why the relief sought and prayed for in the Petition for Adoption should not be granted. 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 with the Court Clerk, but you may do so if you desire.
ISSUED under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 29th day of April, 2026.
TIFFANY L. COWMAN, CHANCERY CLERK - Hancock County, MS
[ SEAL ] By: Cassie Tribble, D.C.
HANCOCK COUNTY CHANCERY COURT
Prepared by:
Shane C. Whitfield, Esq.
1643 E. Pass Road, Suite A
Gulfport MS 39507
228-896-4016
IPL0336296
May 6,13,20 2026