11663239 NOTICE TO LACE CHESTER DESHONE THOMAS Respondent, Lace Chester DeShone Thomas, the State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services, has filed a PETITION FOR TERMINTION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS in regard to the minor child, Brayden DeShone Ugene Thomas, born on July 26m 2011. It further appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in the Circuit Court of Robertson County, Tennessee located at 422 West Court Square Suite 106. Springfield, TN 37172 within 30 days of this publication to personally answer the PETITION. Failing to appear for the hearing on this date and time, without good cause, pursuant to the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, will result in the loss of your right to contest the petition. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Robertson County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.   ENTERED THIS 10th day of September, 2025.   JUDGE KATHRYN OLITA ROBERTSON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT   PREPARED BY: Julie M. Wooten, Esq., BPR # 030464 Associate General Counsel Department of Children’s Services 286 Frey Street, Suite 102 Ashland City, Tennessee 37015 615-200-6550 Julie.M.Wooten@TN.gov  Publication Dates:  9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/2025