NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Gaston COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 26E000027-350 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Jeffery Steven McManus, aka Jeff McManus, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Jeffery Steven McManus, aka Jeff McManus to present them to the undersigned on or before the 16 day of April, 2026 (this date being 3 months from the first publication date of this notice) or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment. This the 1/9/2026 day of January, 2026. Ruth McManus 525 Wonderwood Drive Gastonia, NC 28056 Administrator of the Estate of Jeffery Steven McManus January 16,23,30,February 6 2026 LWLM0438158