NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms and corporations having claims against Laviece Cox Ward, deceased, of Wake County, N.C., are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before (90 days from date of first publication), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This September 29, 2025. Richard J. Ward, Jr. 301 E. Main St., Magnolia, NC 28453 IPL0276840 Sep 29,Oct 6,13,20 2025