NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, BUNCOMBE COUNTY In the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division, Before the Clerk 24SP001712-100 Julia G. Ray, by and through her Attorney-in-Fact and Guardian ad Litem, Jesse G, Ray, Jr. vs. Vera R. Bell, Reba Dionne Ward, Tierron Madden, et al. TO: PAULA WALLER BARRINO 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 Partition by Sale. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than February 16, 2026, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you may apply to the Court for the relief sought. This is 5th day of January, 2026. Mary E. Euler, N.C. Bar No. 25799 Attorneys for Petitioners McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. P.O. Box 3180, Asheville, NC 28802 Telephone (828) 254-8800, Facsimile (828) 641-9149 Pub: Jan 8, 15, 22, 2026