NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Henderson COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 26E000376-440 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Kathleen Marshall Merrell, aka Kathy Merrell, deceased, late of Henderson County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Kathleen Marshall Merrell, aka Kathy Merrell 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 6th day of May, 2026. Adam Merrell 20025 Metaphor Mews Davidson, NC 28036 Executor of the Estate of Kathleen Marshall Merrell May 15,22,29,June 5 2026 LWLM0517106