NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA – YADKIN COUNTY In the General Court of Justice File number 26JT000027-980 In Re: E.M.C., minor child Petitioner Kaitlyn Hill To: Horace Maynard Clark, Respondent Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: Termination of Parental Rights You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than October 3, 2026, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 23 day of August, 2026. Kolby K. Epley, Attorney for Kaitlyn Hill P.O. Box 190 Yadkinville, NC 27055 IPL0367220 Aug 23,30,Sep 6 2026