NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE US DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NC SOUTHERN DIVISION In Admiralty Civil Action Number: 7:25-cv-1568-FL JILLIAN NICOLE PACEY and STEPHEN FORREST, Plaintiffs, v. SUNSHINE YACHTS, INC., ERVIN D. BRITT, in personam, and the M/V FIVE O'CLOCK II, Official Number: 1164706, her engines, furniture, tackle and apparel, in rem, Defendants. TO: Ervin D. Britt 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 to recover for damages arising out of a boating accident which occurred on December 31, 2022. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than June 1, 2026 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 20th day of April, 2026. Stevenson L. Weeks Wheatly Law Group, P.A. 710 Cedar Street Beaufort, NC 28516 IPL0332974 Apr 22,29,May 6 2026