STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT FILE NO. 24E002572-100 James M. Ellis, Administrator of the Estate of Roy Merrill Jones, Petitioner, vs. The Heirs of Roy Merrill Jones, by and through Timothy J. Tyson, in his capacity as Guardian Ad Litem, Stuart Jones, Stephen Jones, Stacey Jones, Angie Jones Hill, Mike Jones, Jason Jones, Noel Jones, T.J. Penland, Virginia Robinson, Larry M. Melton, Janice Melton Conboy, Marvin J. Melton, Respondents, NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows Petition for Determination of Heirs of Roy Merrill Jones. You are required to make a defense to such pleading not later than January 20, 2025 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. A hearing is set in this matter for JANUARY 21, 2026 at 9:00am. This 11th day of December, 2025. James M. Ellis, NC State Bar 23087 Stone & Christy, P.A. 110 N. Dougherty Street Black Mountain, NC 28711 (828) 669-7642 James@stoneandchristy.com December 11, 18, 25 2025 LGSC0419342