NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Gaston COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 26E000380-350 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Ray Dean Gardner, aka Deanie, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Ray Dean Gardner, aka Deanie to present them to the undersigned on or before the 22nd day of June, 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 22nd day of March, 2026. Jeffrey L. Gardner 4003 Dallas Cherryville Hwy Bessemer City, NC 28016 Administrator of the Estate of Ray Dean Gardner March 25,April 1,8,15 2026 LWLM0484623