NOTICE TO CREDITORS DARE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 25E000564-270 The undersigned, having qualified as Ancillary Executor of the Estate of Jerome R. Brown deceased, late of Collin County, Texas, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the decedent to present to the undersigned on or before July 21, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Catherine Brown c/o Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC 401 E. Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054 4-19, 26, 5-3, 10c