STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25CVS000184-350 MidFirst Bank, Plaintiff, v. Lavelle D. Parks, Shannon Cook, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Synco Properties, Inc., Southwood Realty, Gerald Ramsey Defendant(s).    NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the Order for Judicial Sale dated November 17, 2025 and filed November 18, 2025, the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the usual place of sale at the Gaston County courthouse at 11:00 AM on January 14, 2026, the following described real estate and any improvements situated thereon, in Gaston County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Lavelle D. Parks; Shannon Cook, dated August 25, 2020 to secure the original principal amount of $194,900.00, and recorded in Book No. 5150, at Page 425 of the Gaston County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 151 Redwood Lane, Gastonia, NC 28052 Tax Parcel ID: 155459   This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required from the highest bidder and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. After the expiration of the upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.   SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS residing at the property: be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is 19th day of November, 2025. 32215 - 54591 /s/ Grady I. Ingle, NC State Bar No. 16692 Attorney for Comissioner, Ingle Law Firm, PA 13801 Reese Blvd West Suite 160 Huntersville, NC 28078 (980) 771-0717 1/2, 1/9/26 #11857008