Notice of Service of Process by Publication State of North Carolina County of Gaston In the General Court of Justice District Court Division Lauren Murphy Plaintiff v. Anthony Murphy Defendant File number 25CV006609-350 Take notice that pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is Absolute Divorce. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than (40) days from the first date of publication of ths Notice. Upon your failure to do so, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. This Notice is being published pursuant to Rule 4 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. This the 6th day of January 2026. Plaintiff Lauren Murphy IPL0302684 Jan 6,13,20 2026