NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms and corporations having claims against James N. Braddock, deceased, of Durham County, N.C., are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before (August 15, 2026), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This May 15, 2026. 26E000476-310 Dean Jesse Braddock 737 Dotsi Drive, Brevard, NC 28712 M. Walker Brummitt, Hicks, Preddy, Washburn & Brummitt, PC Attorney at Law P.O. Drawer 1168, Oxford, NC 27565 IPL0339962 May 15,22,29,Jun 5 2026