IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAYE…

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAYETTE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA IN THE INTEREST OF: S.E. 5/31/2014 Juvenile Abuse Neglect No. 26-JA-43 Judge Thomas K. Fast Adult Respondents: Daniel Ellison Heather Dixon ORDER OF PUBLICATION To Whom It May Concern: The purpose of this action is to protect the child respondent, S.E., from abuse and neglect. The Petitioner, the West Virginia Department of Human Services, is seeking legal and physical custody of said child respondent, S.E. Further, the Petitioner is seeking to locate Heather Dixon, her whereabouts are unknown. Heather Dixon is the biological mother of S.E., who was born on May 31, 2014. Counsel for the Petitioner, the West Virginia Department of Human Services, is William C. Burdick, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, 108 East Maple Avenue, Fayetteville, West Virginia, 25840. It appearing that the whereabouts of Heather Dixon are presently unknown at this time, it is Ordered that Heather Dixon obtain from the Fayette County Circuit Clerk at the Fayette County Courthouse, Fayetteville, West Virginia, the Petition filed in this matter. Heather Dixon must appear and defend on or before Monday, July 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., in the Courtroom of the Honorable Thomas K. Fast, Fayette County Courthouse, Fayetteville, West Virginia, at which time an adjudicatory hearing will be held. Failure to answer and defend could result in a default judgment, and loss of parental rights. Further, it is hereby Ordered that Heather Dixon be advised of their right to have counsel at every stage of these proceedings. Court-appointed counsel for Heather Dixon is Chantel Kidd, Fayette County Public Defender, 102 Fayette Avenue, Fayetteville, WV 25840; 304.574.2583. Heather Dixon is further advised that such proceedings may result in the severance of parental rights and the transfer of custody of said child unto the Petitioner. The child respondent, S.E., shall be represented by counsel at every stage of these proceedings. The guardian ad litem appointed for said child is Elizabeth Campbell, 103 Fayette Avenue, Fayetteville, WV, 25840; 304.574.0222. ENTERED by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Fayette County this 10th day of July 2026. /s/ WILLIAM C. BURDICK Assistant Prosecuting Attorney WV BAR #12965 LC-487430 7-14,21;2026
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