NORTH CAROLINA GASTON COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 11CVD004269-350 ASHLEY RENEE SIGMON, Plaintiff, vs. ERIC SHANE CROSS, Defendant. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: ERIC SHANE CROSS: TAKE NOTICE that a pleading has been filed against you in the above-entitle action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF THE MINOR CHILD, BRAILEE ADDISON CROSS, born September 14, 2010. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty days from the date of the first publication and upon your failure to do so, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought. You are advised to IMMEDIATELY contact the Clerk of Court of Gaston County, North Carolina at (704) 852-3100, to obtain further information about this case, including a copy of the pleading filed herein, the date(s) of scheduled hearings. This is the 29th day of April, 2026. Clifton Cannon, Jr. Attorney for the Plaintiffs 355 S. New Hope Road, Suite B Post Office Box 551154 Gastonia, NC 28055 704-867-9070N.C. Bar No.: 10154 IPL0335387 Apr 29,May 6,13 2026