STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF GASTON DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Juvenile Sect. File # 20JT000136-350 IN RE: ) Aaron Lee Simmons, ) ) SUMMONS PROCESS BY PUBLICATION ) [Pursuant to 1A-1 Rule 4 & 7B-407] DOB: February 29, 2012. ) TO: Respondent/Father is the father of the minor child, Aaron Lee Simmons, born on the 29th day of February 2012. TAKE NOTICE that a "Termination of Parental Rights 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. Any attorney appointed previously will not represent you in this proceeding unless ordered to do so by the court. This 2nd day of December 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 December 5, 12, 19 2025 LWLM0418253