NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION MECKLENBURG COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO.: 08E001267-590 ESTATE OF LILLIAN A. MOORE EXECUTOR NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE UNDERSIGNED having qualified as Executor under the Last Will and Testament of LILLIAN A. MOORE Deceased, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said Decedent to present the same to the undersigned on or before July 8, 2026 said date being at least three months from the date of the first publication or posting of this Notice as indicated below, or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. This Notice is given pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 28A-14-1. This the 8th day of April, 2026. Name and Address of Executor(s): KAREN S. HICKS 1008 E. MAPLEWOOD DR. BENSON, NC 27504 Name and Address of Attorney: James D. Johnson, Jr. 212 E. Main Street Benson, NC 27504 PUBLICATION DATE: April 8, 15, 22, AND 29, 2026 IPL0328254 Apr 8,15,22,29 2026