NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING

NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SEBASTIAN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, FORT SMITH DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION VI In the Matter of the Adoption of Daniel Jaylyn Howard, a Minor Child CASE No. 66FPR-25-302 Adam Howard and Danielle Howard, Petitioners Kaylyn Marie Walker, Respondent TO THE RESPONDENT KAYLYNN MARIE WALKER: you are hereby notified that Elizabeth Roberts has filed an adoption on behalf of the Petitioners against you herein, and a copy of the Petition for Adoption 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, 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 pursuant to Arkansas law, which includes terminating your parental rights. A hearing in the above mentioned matter is set for February 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Sebastian County Courts Building located at 901 South B Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Richard H. Strunks Attorney Ad Litem 702 Garrison Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72901 479-573-0900 December 10, 17, 24, 31 2025 LFTS0420261