IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WOOD COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA
IN THE INTEREST OF
J.J. 9/10/2025
Case No. CC-54-2025-JA-191
Adult Respondent(s):
Patience Baker
Jacob Johnson/Unknown Father
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
T0: JACOB JOHNSON/
UNKNOWN FATHER
On or about 9/10/2025, the above-named child, J.J., was born to PATIENCE BAKER. It appears that the whereabouts of the father JACOB JOHNSON/ UNKNOWN FATHER of the above-named child are unknown. Notice is hereby given that a hearing is scheduled in the above-styled matter on July 21, 2026, at the hour of 9:15 o’clock A.M. before the Honorable J.D. Beane, located at the Judicial Annex, Fourth Floor, Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia.
These proceedings are closed to the general public.
The father, JACOB JOHNSON/UNKNOWN FATHER, has the right to legal counsel at every stage of these proceedings and if he cannot afford legal representation RYAN RUTH, ATTORNEY AT LAW, PO Box 1076 Winfield, WV 25213 has been appointed by the Court and can be reached at (304) 720-7884.
The above-styled proceeding may, upon final disposition, result in the permanent termination of the parental rights of the Father, JACOB JOHNSON/UNKNOWN FATHER, with respect to the above-named child, J.J.
A copy of the 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.
/s/Celeste Ridgway
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: M. Rockhold, Deputy
May 22, 29