STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF YORK IN THE PROBATE COURT 2025-ES-4600-307 IN THE MATTER OF JUSTIN WYATT WHITENER Brittany R. Whitlock, Petitioner vs. Eddy L. Whitener, Respondent TO: Respondent: EDDY L. WHITENER YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to Answer Petition to Deny or Limit Inheritance, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the Petitioner within thirty (30) days after service at the following address: Chantanee' Riley P.O. Box 944 Gastonia, NC 28053-0944 A hearing for Formal Appointment will be held on April 30, 2026, at Moss Justice Center, at 1675 York Highway, York, SC 29745, in Courtroom D at 2:00 p.m. Upon your failure to Answer or appear in court, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. /s/ Chantanee' C. Riley Attorney for Petitioner Published: March 11, 18, and 25, 2026. IPL0320222 Mar 16,23 2026