NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Gaston COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25E002695-350 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William Perry Cranford, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said William Perry Cranford to present them to the undersigned on or before the 11 day of June, 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 11 day of March, 2026. Neeley Cranford 1435 E Main St Cherryville, NC 28021 Executor of the Estate of William Perry Cranford March 11,18,25,April 1 2026 LWLM0474678