NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT FILE NO. 26SP000335-100 James M. Ellis, Administrator of the Estate of Victor Eugene Fulp, Petitioner, vs. The Heirs of Victor Eugene Fulp, by and through Timothy J. Tyson, in his capacity as Guardian Ad Litem, Jean Fulp Johnson, Gwendolyn Fulp Thrasher, Jerry Alan Fulp, Linda Fulp Alexander, Estate of Rita Vastyne Fulp, by and through Lynetta Burgess in her capacity as Personal Representative, Terrance James Randolph Fulp, Christopher Orin Wellington Fulp, Courtney Victoria Cannedy Mcallister, Respondents, NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows Petition for Determination of Heirs of Victor Eugene Fulp. You are required to make a defense to such pleading not later than July 7, 2026 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. A hearing is set in this matter for JULY 8, 2026 at 11:00am. This 28th day of May, 2026. James M. Ellis, NC State Bar 23087 Stone & Christy, P.A. 110 N. Dougherty Street Black Mountain, NC 28711 (828) 669-7642 James@stoneandchristy.com May 28, June 4, 11 2026 LGSC0525215