STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY IN THE GENERAL

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FOR THE ADOPTION OF:** Zalana Lanier & Zola Carmeya FILE NOS.: 26SP000905-590 & 26SP000906-590 TO: Chelsey Sheffield and Zackery Lanier, biological parents of: Zalana Lanier , a female child born on March 6, 2018, in Xenia, Ohio; and Zola Carmeya , a female child born on June 25, 2020, in Xenia, Ohio. Take notice that a petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled special proceeding before the Clerk of Superior Court. The nature of the relief being sought is for the adoption of the minor children, Zalana Lanier and Zola Carmeya. Zalana Lanier was conceived on June 12, 2017, in Exact location unknown to petitioner. She was born to Chelsey Sheffield, whose physical description is unknown to petitioner. Additional identifying information: None known to petitioner. Zola Carmeya was conceived on October 2, 2019, in Exact location unknown to petitioner. She was born to Chelsey Sheffield, whose physical description is unknown to petitioner. Additional identifying information: None known to petitioner. You are required to make defense to such petition not later than 40 days after the first date of publication of this notice on March 31, 2026. If you fail to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. Any parental rights you may have will be terminated upon entry of a Decree of Adoption. This the 27th day of March , 2026. Kimyatta Abney 6025 Bennettsville Ln, Charlotte, NC 28262 PUB: March 31, 2026 April 7, 14, 2026 90219953