STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF New Hanover IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION IN RE: Kianna Spencer Plaintiffs vs. Joseph Anqwaun Lionell Spencer Defendant NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: Joseph Anqwaun Lionell Spencer PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The matter of the relief being sought is as follows: DIVORCE YOU ARE REQUIRED to make defense to such pleadings no later than forty (40) days from the date of first publication of this Notice, or from the date Complaint is required to be filed, whichever is latter; upon your failure to do so, the party seeking relief against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 01/05/2026 day of January, 2026. Wilmington, NC 28401 June 24,July 1,8,15 2026 LWLM0542278