NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING

NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Adoption of Tyler Ian Neighbors, a minor child Aubrey Lewis Barnes Jr. and Cassie Ann Barnes, Petitioners Joseph Neighbors, Respondent CASE NO. 17PR-25-211 To the Respondent Joseph Neighbors:You are hereby notified that David Charles Gean, on behalf of the Petitioners, has filed a Petition for Adoption against you, and a copy of the Petition and Summons shall be delivered to you or your attorney upon your request. You are also notified that you must appear and defend by filing your Answer or responsive pleading within thirty (30) days from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Hearing; and in the event of your failure to do so, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition under the laws of Arkansas, including terminating your parental rights. A hearing in the above mentioned matter is set for February 5, 2026 at 9 AM at the Crawford County Courts Building located at 220 South 4th Street, Van Buren, Arkansas. Richard H. Strunks Attorney ad Litem 702 Garrison Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72901 479-573-0900 December 17, 24, 31, January 7 2026 LFTS0420084