NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms and corporations having claims against Laura Pancoast Smith, deceased, of Durham County, N.C., are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before (October 7, 2026), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This July 7, 2026. 26E000724-310 Nathaniel B. Smith aka Nathanial B. Smith Nathaniel B. Smith aka Nathanial B. Smith c/o Zena G. Maddux, Esq. Kennon Craver, PLLC PO Box 51579 Durham, NC 27707 IPL0355421 Jul 7,14,21,28 2026