EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT 26E000547-640 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Edward Anathony Deptula, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before August 15, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. THIS the 13th day of May, 2026 Lori A. Mattera Executor of the Estate LAW OFFICE OF NED M. BARNES 1009 N Lake Park Blvd Ste C2 Carolina Beach, North Carolina 28428 12323930 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/2026