NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY In the Superior Court

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY In the Superior Court Joseph J. Cottone v. Debora Ann Parisi et al.; Case No. 26SP000396-640 To the Unknown Heirs of Vincent J. Parisi: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled special proceeding. The nature of the relief being sought is: The partition by sale of real property at 4701 Cedar Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than August 23, 2026, which date is 40 days from the first publication of this notice, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 13th day of July, 2026. David L. Ray, Attorney for Joseph J. Cottone P.O. Box 4548 Wilmington, NC 28406 July 13, 20, 27 2026 LWLM0553734