STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CABARRUS IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEORE THE CLERK 03 E 000508-120 In the Matter of the Estate of Etta V. Clay, Deceased NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Patricia Black, Grayson Brooks, David Osborne, Shane Bradford, Scott Biggerstaff, Shirley Clay TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: Petition to Probate a Photocopy of the Will of Etta Clay. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than October 7, 2026 (40 days from date of first publication) and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought and the Court will rule on this matter without further notice to you. This the 28th day of August, 2026. FERGUSON HAYES HAWKINS, PLLC: /s/ Brian P. Hayes Brian P. Hayes (N.C. Bar No. 27017) Attorney for Petitioner P.O. Box 444 Concord, NC 28026-0444 Phone: (704) 788-3211 Facsimile: (704) 784-3211 Publication: (3 consecutive weeks ) IPL0369231 Aug 28,Sep 4,11 2026