NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms and corporations having claims against Harold Blane Hicks, deceased, of Wake County, N.C., are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before (April 17, 2026), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This January 8, 2026. Donna H. Medlin 231 Old Farm Rd Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870-3236 IPL0302710 Jan 8,15,22,29 2026