State of North Carolina County of Cumberland Estate File No. 26E000298-250 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Carol Hagans Smith (the "Decedent"), deceased, of Cumberland, North Carolina, are notified to present their claims to the Personal Representative(s) named below, at the address below, on or before July 10, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Debtors of the Decedent are requested to make immediate payment to the Personal Representative(s) named below. Date of First Publication: April 9, 2026 Estate of Carol Hagans Smith Walter Alexander Cooper, Jr. DeAnna Carol Cooper Co-Administrator C/O Deanna L. Coleman Coleman & Halverson, PLLC Attorneys for the Estate 345 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 April 9, 16, 23, 30 2026 LWLM0494167