IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP/ CONSERVATORSHIP OF Z.C., BY AND THROUGH HIS MOTHER AND NATURAL GUARDIAN, TIRZAH CRAWFORD CAUSE NO. 30ch1:26-cv-01204-AEC SUMMONS (SERVICE BY PUBLICAITON) TO: THE UNKNOWN / PUTATIVE FATHER OF Z.C., A MINOR You have been made a Defendant in the proceedings filed in this Court by Petitioner, Tirzah Crawford, who Petitions this Court for appointment as Guardian and Conservator of the Estate of Z.C., a minor. You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition filed against you in this action at 9:00 a.m. on the 7th day of October, 2026, in the Chancery Courtroom of the Honorable Ashlee Cole, at the Jackson County Courthouse, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, then and there to appoint Petitioner, Tirzah Crawford, as Guardian and Conservator of the Estate of Z.C., a minor, and further to do and suffer such things as shall be considered and ordered by the Court in the premises. In case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered for the relief requested. You are not required to file an Answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. To be published in the Sun Herald three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing date. ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this the 14th day of August, 2026. BY: Josh Eldridge Chancery Court Clerk IPL0366580 Aug 23,30,Sep 6 2026