NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DURHAM COUNTY In the General Court of Justice, District Court Division ANNIE SMITH, Administrator of the Estate of MASSIAH SMITH, Petitioner, vs. FELICIA FARRISH and ARTHUR LYONS, Respondents To: Arthur Lyons Take notice that a pleading against you has been filed in above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is a hearing to Establish Rightful Heirs pertaining to the Estate of Massiah Smith. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than June 15th, 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 6th day of May, 2026. Shelsey A. Hall NC State Bar No. 62398 WHITLEY LAW FIRM 1000 Social Street, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27609 IPL0337750 May 6,13,20 2026