NOTICE TO CREDITORS Gaston COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 26E000325-350 The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the estate of Mark Levi Tharp, Sr., deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the decedent to present to the undersigned on or before June 18, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Mark Levi Tharp, Jr. c/o Nikalas Burton Burton Law Office, PLLC 2409-B Plantation Center Drive Matthews, NC 28105 IPL0322800 Mar 17,24,31,Apr 7 2026