NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Brunswick COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 26E000227-090 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Ouida Lori Ann Hewett , aka Lori Hewett , deceased, late of Brunswick County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Ouida Lori Ann Hewett , aka Lori Hewett to present them to the undersigned on or before the 15th day of August, 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 12th day of May, 2026. Erica W. Smith 2550 Evans Cir SW Shallotte, NC 28470 Administrator of the Estate of Ouida Lori Ann Hewett May 15,22,29,June 5 2026 LWLM0518639