IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF KANAWHA COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA In Re: Change of Name FROM: CEDRIC MICHAEL COPLEY TO EMERY LANE COPLEY CIVIL ACTION NO.:26-P-255 JUDGE LINDSAY LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLICATION CHANGE OF NAME PROCEEDING CIRCUIT COURT OF KANAWHA COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of JULY, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., on said day, before the Honorable Richard D. Lindsay, II, on the 5th floor of the Judicial Building, or as soon hereafter as the matter may be heard, CEDRIC MICHAEL COPLEY will apply by Petition to the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia for the entry of an Order by said Court changing his/her name from CEDRIC MICHAEL COPLEY TO EMERY LANE COPLEY, at which time and place any interested party may appear and be heard, if they so desire. You are hereby notified that this matter may be rescheduled without further notice or publication. A copy of said Petition can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk's Office at 111 Court Street, Charleston, WV 25301. Entered by the Clerk of said Court this 22nd day of June, 2026 Cathy S. Gatson, Clerk Kanawha County Circuit Clerk By L. Allen Deputy Circuit Clerk LC-477137 06-24;2026