NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms and corporations having claims against Janie Ashworth Merritt a/k/a Janie R. Ashworth a/k/a Janie R. Merritt, deceased, of Durham County, N.C., are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before (August 21, 2026), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This May 19, 2026. 26E000479-310 Annette B. Faries c/o Jason E. Spain, esq Kennon Craver, PLLC 4011 University Dr., Ste 300 Durham, NC 27707 IPL0341720 May 19,26,Jun 2,9 2026