NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ALAMANCE COUNTY In the District Court EDDIE MAXIMINO GUTIERREZ vs. ROXANNE ELIZABETH GUTIERREZ 25CV002170-000 ROXANNE ELIZABETH GUTIERREZ: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Absolute Divorce. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after the initial publication of this notice. Upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This, the 16 day of February, 2026 EDDIE MAXIMINO GUTIERREZ, C/O STEVEN C. McRAE, P.A. 115 W. Harden St., Graham, NC 27253 (336) 227-4151 IPL0314792 Feb 20,27,Mar 6 2026