IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF LAMAR COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN RE THE ADOPTION OF E.S.K., A MINOR BY AND THROUGH ASHLEY RITCHEY AS NATURAL MOTHER AND PHILIP RITCHEY AS NEXT FRIEND PETITIONERS VS. CIVIL ACTION NO.: 26-AD-0007-CS UNKNOWN FATHER RESPONDENT RULE 81 SUMMONS THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF LAMAR TO: Unknown Fathers of E.S.K. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT THE COMPLAINT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You are summoned to appear and defend against said petition at 9:00 O'clock A.M. on the 27th day of April, 2026, in the courtroom of the Lamar County Chancery Court at Purvis, Mississippi, before the Honorable Chad Smith and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you and your parental rights will be terminated. You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. April 3, 10, 17 2026 LMSS0489947