In Re: THOMAS ANTHONY WEST JR IN THE FAMILY COURT OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI 21ST JUDICIAL CIRCUITDivision: 61 Cause No.: 26SL-JU00271 Date and Time: Termination of Rights 10-SEP-2026 at 9:00am IN THE INTEREST OF THOMAS ANTHONY WEST JR MALE, 14 Years Birthdate: 11-MAY-2012 PID: WESTA4916 Natural Mother: RICOLE RICHELLE CODY Natural Father: THOMAS ANTHONY WEST SRNOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATIONThe State of Missouri to RICOLE RICHELLE CODY the mother; THOMAS ANTHONY WEST SR the natural father. You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced in the Family Court of St. Louis County, Missouri, by Petition, the object and general nature of which is to obtain a Termination of Parental Rights over THOMAS ANTHONY WEST JR by the petitioner, the Juvenile Officer. The name and address of the attorney for the petitioner is LANCE BRETSNYDER, 105 S. Central Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63105, (314) 615-2952. 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 the 22ND day of JULY, 2026, a decree terminating your parental rights may be entered. You are hereby notified of the right to have counsel. If you request counsel and are financially unable to employ counsel, counsel shall be appointed by the Court. It is ordered that a copy hereof be published according to the law in the St. Louis Countian, a newspaper of general circulation published in St. Louis County, Missouri. A true copy from the record. Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit Court, County of St. Louis this 15TH day of JULY, 2026. (Seal) Joan M. Gilmer, Circuit Clerk by /s/ CLARA HAMPTON, Deputy Clerk 4181194 County Jul. 22, 2026
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