IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF RALEIGH COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA
Juvenile Abuse Neglect Nos.
2024-JA-139-TK
2024-JA-140-TK
Judge Todd A. Kirby
IN THE INTEREST OF:
K.M., DOB: 09/25/2020
K.M., DOB: 03/16/2022
Adult Respondents:
Shelby Kayla Armstrong
DOB: 12/30/1998
Samuel Medley
DOB: 4/20/1987
(Offending)
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The purpose of this action is to determine guardianship of K.M., DOB: 09/25/2020 and K.M., DOB:
03/16/2022 Petitioner, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, is seeking continued legal and physical custody of said child(ren), and/or Termination of Parental Rights.
It appearing that the whereabouts of Samuel Medley, Unknown Father, or of anyone claiming paternity of infant child, is presently unknown at this time, it is ORDERED Samuel Medley, Unknown Father or any named or unnamed father, or anyone claiming paternity of infant child, appear in the Office of the Honorable Todd A. Kirby, Judge of the Circuit Court of Raleigh County, West Virginia, for an reliminary Hearing on April 29, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., of that day and object, or make other defense, to the Petition, otherwise guardianship of the child may be granted to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, the parental rights of the father and mother terminated.
Further, it is hereby ORDERED that Samuel Medley, Unknown Father or anyone claiming paternity of K.M., DOB: 09/25/2020 and K.M., DOB: 03/16/2022, be advised of his right to have counsel at every stage of these proceedings and that counsel will be appointed if they cannot pay for the services of counsel and that such proceedings may result in the severance of parental rights and the transfer of custody of said child unto the Petitioner.
Entered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Raleigh County, West Virginia, on the 24th day of March, 2025.
/s/ DOMINICK CANGEMI
(BAR ID 12871)
INTERIM PROSECUTING
ATTORNEY
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
E-FILED | 3/27/2025 2:03 PM
CC-41-2024-JA-139
Raleigh County Circuit Clerk
Brianne Steele
ID: 862333