NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Gaston COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25E000401-350 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Donnie Candler Ensley , deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Donnie Candler Ensley to present them to the undersigned on or before the 19th day of May, 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 15th day of February, 2026. Peggy Darlene Ensley C/O Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC 401 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054 Executor of the Estate of Donnie Candler Ensley February 15,22,March 1,8 2026 LWLM0459110