STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF GASTON BEFORE THE CLERK 26E000972-350 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MICHELLE LYNN THORNTON, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of MICHELLE LYNN THORNTON, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, Camille B. Thornton hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified to the Administrator care of W. David Thurman, Thurman, Wilson, Boutwell & Galvin, P.A., 301 South McDowell St., Suite 608, Charlotte, NC 28204, on or before the 22nd day of November, 2026, or the date that is 3 months from the date of first publication of this Notice (whichever is later) or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. This the 22nd day of August, 2026. s/ W. David Thurman DAVID THURMAN THURMAN, WILSON, BOUTWELL & GALVIN, P.A. 301 S. McDowell St., Suite 608 Charlotte, N.C. 28204 Phone: 704/377-4164 IPL0367899 Aug 22,29,Sep 5,12 2026