IN THE MATTER OF N.P., W.N., AND C.N., Children Under the Age of 18 Years

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE AT JACKSON NOVEMBER 16, 2004 Session IN THE MATTER OF N.P., W.N., AND C.N., Children Under the Age of 18 Years Direct Appeal from the Juvenile Court for Lauderdale County No. J5-961 Rachel Anthony, Judge No. W2004-00345-COA-R3-PT - Filed December 23, 2004 This appeal involves the termination of the parental rights of Mother and Father to their children. After a hearing, the Lauderdale County Juvenile Court terminated Mother’s parental rights over W.N. and C.N. on the grounds of abandonment for failure to support and severe child abuse. Further, the trial…