NOTICE TO CREDITORS Lincoln COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 26E000650-540 The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator/Executor of the estate of Virginia A. Cottrell, deceased, late of Lincoln County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the decedent to present to the undersigned on or before October 21, 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. Steven M. Cottrell c/o 913 Blackbeard Dr. Denver, NC 28037 IPL0383620 Oct 23,30,Nov 6,13 2026