PROBATE COURT OF CLARK COUNTY, OHIO County Offices/ Municipal Court Building 50 East Columbia St. Springfield, Ohio 45502 Tel. No. (937)521-1849 FAX (937)328-2589 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: JEREMIAH LAWRENCE DEAN HEATH NO. 20255008 NOTICE OF HEARINGS ON PETITION FOR ADOPTION To: Sarah Lynn Willman and William Nelson Lynn, Jr., whose whereabouts are unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence, be ascertained. You are hereby notified that on February 5, 2025, a petition for the adoption of Jeremiah Lawrence Dean Lynn (born February 2, 2011 at Springfield, Ohio) was filed in Clark County Probate Court; and the consent and best interest hearing on said petition will be had before said Court on October 9, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. It is alleged in the Petition for Adoption, pursuant to R.C. 3107.07, that the consents of Sarah Lynn Willman and William Nelson Lynn, Jr. are not required due to the following: (X) the parent has failed without justifiable cause to provide more than de minimis contact with the minor for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the filing of the adoption petition or placement of the minor in the home of the petitioner. (X) the parent has failed without justifiable cause to provide for the maintenance and support of the minor as required by law or judicial decree for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the filing of the adoption petition or the placement of the minor in the home of the petitioner. You have the right to be represented by an attorney of your choice. If you are unable to afford one, upon your timely request an attorney will be appointed at court expense. You may request court appointed counsel by calling the Court at 937-521-1845, no later than ten (10) days before the above stated date for the consent Hearing. WITNESS my signature and the seal of said Court this 13th day of August, 2025. RICHARD P. CAREY Judge and ex-officio Clerk Of the Probate Court By: Lucinda Sanders Deputy Clerk 8-18, 8-25, 9-1/2025