STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2021-ES-42-01964-2   SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING   IN THE MATTER OF: CHARLES MITCHELL COLE, SR. (DECEDENT) RICHARD E. CONNER, JR. as Conservator for Sherrie Lynn Cole (An incapacitated individual), Petitioner v. STEVEN JOHNSON, KABOEY JOHNSON, ESTATE OF CHARLES M. COLE, JR., AND JOHN DOE OR JANE ROE representing any unknown heirs; and also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States, being a class designated as John Does; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Jane Roe, Respondents.   TO: RESPONDENTS ABOVE-NAMED   YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Petition for Formal Appointment in this action, the original of which was filed with the Spartanburg County Probate Court on the 23rd day of March 2026, a copy of which will be delivered to you upon request. You are further hereby summoned and required to serve a copy of your answer to the Petition upon the attorney, Richard E. Conner, Jr., within 30 days following the date of service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Petition within the time stated, the Petitioner will apply for judgment by default against the Respondent(s) for relief demanded in the Petition.   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing on this matter will be held on September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, at the Spartanburg County Probate Court. This hearing will be held via WebEx therefore please contact the Court to provide a phone number and email address if you wish to attend.   Richard E. Conner, Jr., Esq. 906 W. Carolina Avenue Hartsville, SC 29550 Phone: (843) 332-1678 Fax: (843) 332-1904 #12479651 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/2026