NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY In the District Court Hope Renee Kelly v. Scott Kelly 25CV016743-400 To Scott Kelly: 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: Equitable Distribution and Absolute Divorce. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than forty (40) days after the date of the first publication of this notice, exclusive of such date, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This is the 20th day of March, 2026. Julia M. Pendleton Attorney for Plaintiff Hope Renee Kelly The Law Office of Julia M. Pendleton, PLLC 7 Corporate Center Court, Suite B Greensboro, NC 27408 (336) 369-0284 – phone March 20, 27, April 3 2026 LWLM0481366