IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WOOD COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Juvenile Abuse Neglect Nos. 25-JA-129 IN THE INTEREST OF J.H. 05/31/2025 ORDER OF PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN FATHER On or about May 31, 2025, J.H. the above-named child, was born to ASHLEY HAYNES. It appears that whereabouts of the Father, UNKNOWN FATHER, of the above-named child, are unknown. Notice is hereby given that a hearing is scheduled in the above-styled matter on MAY 13, 2026, at the hour of 1:00 o'clock P.M. before the Honorable Jason A. Wharton, Judge, located at the Judicial Annex, Second Floor, Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. These proceedings are closed to the general public. The Father, UNKNOWN FATHER, has the right to legal counsel at every stage of these proceedings and if he cannot afford legal representation, THOMAS KARR, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 2600 36TH STREET, SUITE 1A, PARKERSBURG, WV 26101 has been appointed by the Court and can be reached at (681) 588-0019. The above-styled proceeding may, upon final disposition result in the permanent termination of the parental rights of the Father, UNKNOWN FATHER, with respect of the above-named child J.H. A copy of the Amended Petition may be obtained by the Father, from the undersigned Clerk at the office, located at the Wood County Judicial Building, Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. Celeste Ridgway Clerk of the Circuit Court M. Rockhold, Deputy LC-452127 04-28/05-5;2026