TO:
ALANA SIMPSON, MOTHER OF MALE CHILD BORN UNTO ALANA SIMPSON ON JANUARY 10, 2026 (JUVENILE CASE NO.: 26-JA-15-MW).
UNKNOWN/UNNAMED, FATHER OF MALE CHILD BORN UNTO ALANA SIMPSON ON JANUARY 10, 2026 (JUVENILE CASE NO.: 26-JA-15-MW).
Pursuant to Chapter 49, Article 4, Section 601 of the Code of West Virginia, notice is hereby given to you that a petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Mercer County, West Virginia, alleging that your child is a neglected and/or abused child, which proceedings can result in the permanent termination of parental rights.
This matter has been scheduled for a hearing on the 13th day of August 2026, at 10:30 a.m., before the Honorable Mark E. Wills, at the Mercer County Courthouse Annex, Princeton, West Virginia.
Gerald Linkous, 1460 East Main Street, Suite 3, Princeton, WV 24740, (304) 487-2543, is appointed as counsel of record for Respondent Alana Simpson.
You are hereby notified that you may be present at such hearing and defend your rights.
DATED: July 17, 2026
JULIE A. BALL
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
MERCER COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA
BY: /s/ Sherry Cox
HER DEPUTY CLERK
FILED – 7/17/2026 2:18 PM
CC-28-2026-JA-15
Mercer County Circuit Clerk
Julie Ball