IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GREENBRIER COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
Juvenile Abuse and Neglect Case No(s).
CC-13-2025-JA-67
CC-13-2025-JA-68
Judge Patrick I. Via
IN THE INTEREST OF:
D.C.S.
D.C.S
Adult Respondents:
Cornelious Smith
D.C.
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The purpose of this publication is to advise the father of D.C.S. and D.C.S. that an adjudicatory hearing shall take place with regard to his children, D.C.S. DOB 04/08/2011 and D.C.S. DOB 10/13/2012, who are in the temporary physical and legal custody of the West Virginia Department of Human Services.
It appearing that Respondent Cornelious Smith may be residing in the Greenbrier County, West Virginia area, this NOTICE is published to inform Respondent Cornelious Smith that he is ORDERED to appear in the Office of the Honorable Patrick I. Via, Judge of the Circuit Court of Greenbrier County, 912 Court Street North, Lewisburg, West Virginia 24901, on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. and object, or make other defense, to the proceedings.
This hearing will be held even if, after due notice, any party fails to appear. Any party responding to this Petition shall have the right to be present at the hearing and to be represented by counsel. You may wish to contact the Circuit Court to verify this hearing date. The permanent termination of parental, custodial, or guardianship rights can be a result of this proceeding.
Entered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Greenbrier County, West Virginia, on this 10th day of December, 2025.
/s/ Joshua L. Edwards
JOSHUA L. EDWARDS, State Bar No. 9653
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
/s/ Jamie L. Baker
JAMIE L. BAKER
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By Deputy
/s/ Donna Chesebro
(16,23de)
