NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Gaston COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 24E001777-350 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of William Ralph Lowery , aka Willie Ralph Lowery, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said William Ralph Lowery , aka Willie Ralph Lowery to present them to the undersigned on or before the 5th day of September, 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 4th day of June, 2026. Vernice Brooks Lowery C/O Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC 401 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054 Administrator of the Estate of William Ralph Lowery June 4,11,18,25 2026 LWLM0530140