NOTICE TO CREDITORS Gaston COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 26E000302-350 The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the estate of Janice Smith Bess, 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 October 1, 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. Richard Brown c/o Self Representation 1951 Eastway Drive Dallas,NC 28034 IPL0353812 Jul 1,8,15,22 2026