NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms and corporations having claims against Joseph Thomas Ward, deceased, of Wake County, N.C., are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before (September 22, 2025), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This June 19, 2025. Rene Best 4610 Streamwood Drive #409 Fredericksburg VA 22407 IPL0245131 Jun 19,26,Jul 3,10 2025