NORTH CAROLINA CATAWBA COUNTY CONNIE RINK BONNER, Plaintiff, v. KEVIN LEE BONNER , Defendant. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 25CVD000466-170 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To: KEVIN LEE BONNER TAKE NOTICE that a complaint seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the proceeding is as follows: Summons and Complaint for Absolute Divorce and Resumption of Maiden Name. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you must make your defense to such pleadings no later than 40 days following the 12th day of January, 2026, the date of first publication of this Notice upon you, in order to participate in and receive further notice of the proceedings. If you fail to do so, the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief sought. Respond to the Clerk of Superior Court of Catawba County, 100 Government Drive, Newton, North Carolina 28658. This the 8th day of January, 2026. Jennifer E. Eckard Attorney for Plaintiff Hawkins & Eckard, PLLC P.O. Box 3071 Hickory NC 28603 Fax: 828-324-9196 828-324-9194 January 12, 21, 30 2026 LSOM0437406