NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISCRICT COURT DIVISION FOR THE ADOPTION OF EMMA SINCLAIR POWELL 26SP002633-590 TO: The unknown parent of Emma Sinclair Powell, a female child, born on January 18, 2001, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Take notice that a petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled special proceeding, before the Clerk of Superior Court. The nature of the relief being sought is for the adoption of Emma Sinclair Powell. The child was conceived on or around April 18, 2000 in Charlotte, North Carolina at Reproductive Endocrinology Associates of Charlotte, PC located at 1918 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina. The Child was born to Terri Lynn Powell, blond hair, brown eyes and 5'5'' tall. You are required to make defense to such petition not later than 40 days after the first date of publication of this notice on September 3, 2026. If you fail to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. Any parental rights you may have will be terminated upon entry of a Decree of Adoption. This 1st day of September, 2026 Toshio Osaka 6030 Donegal Dr, Charlotte, NC 28212 IPL0371195 Sep 3,10,17 2026