STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MADISON IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO: 26E000011-560   EXECUTOR NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor/Executrix of the Estate of JEANNE THREATT HOFFMAN, of Madison County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned Representative on or before May 19, 2026, at the address of the Representative as shown below, or be barred from their recovery.   Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment.   This 18th day of February, 2026.   Richard Lee Hoffman Jr. 788 South Main Street Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754 Telephone 828-777-2017 Published Feb.18,25, March 4,11,2026 12068925