IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HINDS COUNTY MISSISSIPPI FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT CAUSE NO. AD- 26-11866   LIFELINE CHILDREN’S SERVICES, INC. BY JOHN NOBLIN, MISSISSIPPI STATE DIRECTOR AND A MINOR MALE CHILD, BY AND THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND, JOHN NOBLIN   PLAINTiFFS   VS. MAURICE WOODALL RESPONDENT   RULE 81 SUMMONS   THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI   TO: MAURICE WOODALL 3964 RAINEY ROADJACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39212 OR WHEREVER HE MAY BE FOUND   You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this court by Lifeline Children’s Services, Inc. By John Noblin, Mississippi State Director and A Minor Male Child, By and through his Next Friend, John Noblin, Petitioners, seeking the adoption of the minor child, J.H., born April 17th, 2026, and the termination of parental rights.   You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint or petition filed against you in this action at 10:00 a.m. on the 8th day of July, 2026 in the courtroom of the Hinds County Chancery Courthouse in Jackson, Mississippi before The Honorable Dewayne Thomas, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for things demanded in the complaint or petition.   You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire.   Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 29th day of May, 2026.   EDDIE JEAN CARR, CHANCERY CLERK   /s/ Eddie Jean Carr,  Deputy Clerk   SUBMITTED BY: ARTHUR F. JERNIGAN, JR., ESQ. (MSB #3092) JERNIGAN COUNSELORS & ATTORNEYS, PLLC 970 EBENEZER BLVD (39110) POST OFFICE BOX 2249 MADISON, MISSISSIPPI 39130-2249 TELEPHONE: 601-427-0021 FACSIMILE: 601-427-0051 AJERNIGAN@JCALAWFIRM.COM Attorney for Plaintiffs June 4, 11, 18, 2026 #12371780