NOTICE TO CREDITORS Durham COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 26E000971-310 The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the estate of James Scott Ward, deceased, late of Durham County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the decedent to present to the undersigned on or before December 14, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Douglas Ward c/o Daniel Jenkins 380 Knollwood St. Suite 500 Winston Salem, NC 27103 IPL0373394 Sep 14,21,28,Oct 5 2026