IN THE FAMILY COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA IN RE:The Marriage of: JESSICA LEANNE RICHARDS Petitioner and GREGORY DEAN SMITH, JR Respondent Civil Action No. 25-D-150 ORDER OF PUBLICATION THE OBJECT OF THIS SUIT IS TO OBTAIN A DIVORCE. THIS IS A PUBLICATION BY CLASS II LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT. To the Above-Named Respondent: It appearing by affidavit filed in this action that GREGORY DEAN SMITH, JR is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia or has an unknown address. It is hereby ordered that GREGORY DEAN SMITH, JR serve upon JESSICA LEANNE RICHARDS, Petitioner, whose address is 100 N. COURT ST, RIPLEY, West Virginia, an Answer, including any related counterclaim or defense you may have to the Petition For Divorce filed in this action on or before JANUARY 6TH, 2026. If you fail to Answer the Petition for Divorce, a judgment may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. A copy of said Petition can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk’s Office. Entered by the Clerk of said Court November 3rd, 2025. Bruce W. DeWees Clerk of the Court
JACKSON CO. CIRCUIT COURT
PO BOX 427
RIPLEY
WV
25271
000-000-0000
ID: 1490896