2026: 10-21,28,11-4,11 Cryer Service by Publication

IN RE THE ADOPTION OF

C.L.N.D.

Date of birth November 13, 2018

C.L.W.

Petitioner

No. 26B4-JU00026

vs

TESLA A. JOYLASHA CRYER, Natural Mother

Respondent

STATE OF MISSOURI TO RESPONDENTS TESLA JOYLASHA CRYER; Natural Mother

You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is to secure a Decree of Adoption for your child and to change her name.

The names of all the partners to said action are stated above and the name and address of the attorney for petitioners: JAMES A. WAITS, 401 West 89th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114.

You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after October 21, 2026, the date of first publication of this notice, judgment by default will be taken against you. You may be entitled to have an attorney appointed to represent you at no cost to you and you should contact the court if you desire to seek an appointed attorney.

It is ordered that a copy hereof be published according to law in the LAMAR DEMOCRAT, a newspaper of general circulation published in Barton County, Missouri.

Dated October 15, 2026

To be published: October 21, 2026

s-Janie Williams

Circuit Clerk

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