NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms and corporations having claims against CAROLE JOYCE SMITH, deceased, of USA County, N.C., are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before (October 26, 2026), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This July 26, 2026. 26E000884-310 GASTON C THOMPSON ADMIN CTA 309 W MILLBROOK RD #171; RALEIGH NC 27609 IPL0360409 Jul 24,31,Aug 7,14 2026