NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms and corporations having claims against William Thomas Austin, deceased, of Durham County, N.C., are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before (04/21/2026), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This January 25, 2026. William Thomas Cropper 7320 Michaels Landing Drive Charlotte, NC 28262 IPL0307690 Jan 25,Feb 1,8,15 2026