NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms and corporations having claims against Joan Mary Ward, deceased, of Wake County, N.C., are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before (9/28/2025), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This June 24, 2025. James M Ward 11115 Montana Ave, L.A., CA 90049 IPL0248804 Jun 26,Jul 3,10,17 2025