STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF GASTON DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Juvenile Sect. File # 25-JA-167 25-JA-168 IN RE: ) Karma Penley, ) SUMMONS PROCESS BY DOB: January 24, 2022, ) PUBLICATION Devin Mitchell, ) [Pursuant to 1A-1 Rule 4 & 7B-407] DOB: February 28, 2015. ) TO: Jaqualyn Peppers is the mother of the minor children, Karma Penley, born on the 24th day of January 2022 and Devin Mitchell, born on the 28th day of February 2015. TAKE NOTICE that a "Neglect and Dependency Petition" has been filed with regard to the above referenced juvenile. You are required to respond to this petition by filing a written answer with the clerk who signed this Process within forty (40) days following the first date of publication of this notice, exclusive of such date, or you may lose custody of the above named juvenile. The results of this hearing may ultimately result in your parental rights to the above named juvenile being terminated. Notice of the date, time and place of the hearing on this petition will be mailed by the clerk upon the filing of an answer within forty (40) days following the first date of publication of this notice, exclusive of such date. You are entitled to appear and offer evidence at this action and to representation by counsel at all phases of this action. Anna Nash, Attorney at Law, has been appointed to represent Respondent/mother Jaqualyn Peppers in this matter. Ms. Nash can be reached at 704-926-2520. Any attorney appointed previously will not represent you in this proceeding unless ordered to do so by the court. This 23rd day of September 2025. ___________________________________ __Clerk of Superior Court X Deputy of Superior Court Gaston County District Court Gaston County Courthouse 325 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Gastonia, N.C. 28053 Telephone: (704) 852-3100 September 28, October 5, 12 2025 LWLM0378453