Notice for adoption petition of Zalana Lanier and Zola Carmeya.

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