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First Carolina Bank hires director – commercial banking, Lowry Perry, and Cary Market Executive, Bryce Ruggieri Page 2

Weidner Apartment Homes Enters the East Coast Rental Market with Acquisition of 400Unit Community, Retreat at McAlpine Creek Apartments in Charlotte Page 3

Team building activities can improve morale in the midst of a looming recession Page 4

MARGENAU: A great Christmas gift idea Page 5

GOLDMAN: Putting the ‘Ew!’ in Annual Review Page 6

Data Shows Even Wealthy Investors Aren’t Immune To Emotional Decision-Making in Real Estate Transactions Page 7

Home affordability remains difficult across U.S. during fourth quarter even as prices dip downward ATTOM has released its fourth-quarter 2023 U.S. Home Affordability Report showing that median-priced single-family homes and condos remain less affordable in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to historical averages in 99 percent of counties around the nation with enough data to analyze. The latest trend continues a pattern dating back to 2021 of home ownership requiring historically large portions of wages around the country.

The report also shows that major expenses on median-priced homes consume 33.7 percent of the average national wage in the fourth quarter – a level considered unaffordable by common lending standards.

Both measures – historical and current affordability – have stayed virtually the same from the third quarter to the fourth quarter of this year after trending consistently against home buyers for almost three years. That has happened as major ownership expenses and wages both are virtually unchanged this quarter.

But the two measures are still worse than they were a year ago and far weaker than in 2021.

For example, the portion of average wages nationwide required for typical mortgage payments, property taxes and insurance are up three percentage points from a year ago and 12 points from early in 2021, right before home-mortgage rates began shooting up from their lowest levels

in decades. The latest expense-to-wage ratio continues to sit above the 28 percent level preferred by mortgage lenders and marks the highest point since 2007.

“The good news is that home affordability has stopped getting tougher around the U.S., at least for the moment.

The bad news is that owning a home remains more of a financial stretch than it’s been for many years,” said Rob Barber, CEO for ATTOM. “The annual Fall slowdown in the housing market clearly has helped stem the tide working against potential purchasers. Whether that’s just a temporary thing tied to seasonal market patterns is something we won’t know until next year, especially given recent signs that interest rates are coming down. But for now, there is some break into the growing financial stress for house hunters.”

The fourth-quarter trends come at a time of mixed patterns among home prices and home-mortgage interest rates. While average 30-year fixed mortgage rates around the U.S. have grown this quarter from 7.1 to 7.4 percent, the nationwide median home value has slipped almost 3 percent.

Those two factors have helped to keep home ownership expenses steady from the third to the fourth quarter, which has helped to keep those costs from becoming even more unaffordable for average workers. Affordability had worsened

almost every prior quarter since early 2021 as wage increases were outpaced by rising interest rates and prices that kept going up amid a decade-long market boom.

Another round of price declines during the annual Winter market contraction combined with interest rate declines that have emerged very recently may help turn the affordability picture back around in favor of buyers.

The report determined affordability for average wage earners by calculating the amount of income needed to meet major monthly home ownership expenses — including mortgage payments, property taxes and insurance — on a medianpriced single-family home, assuming a 20 percent down payment and a 28 percent maximum “front-end” debt-to-income ratio. That required income was then compared to annualized average weekly wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (see full methodology below).

Compared to historical levels, median home ownership costs in 572 of the 580 counties analyzed in the fourth quarter of 2023 are less affordable than in the past. That number is virtually the same as in the third quarter of this year and up slightly from the fourth quarter of last year, but more than double the figure from two years ago.

Meanwhile, the portion of average local wages consumed by major home-

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First Carolina Bank hires director – commercial banking, Lowry Perry, and Cary Market Executive, Bryce Ruggieri First Carolina Bank (“Bank”) is pleased to announce that Lowry Perry and Bryce Ruggieri have joined its team as the Bank’s Director – Commercial Banking and Cary Market Executive, respectively. Perry will be based out of the Bank’s Rocky Mount corporate office, located at 181 N. Winstead Avenue, and Ruggieri at the Bank’s Cary location at 1405 Bradford View Drive.

Perry is a seasoned corporate banker and senior banking leader with more than 30 years of experience in direct relationship management and sales team leadership. He earned a BA in Business Management from NC State University, and he also completed banking-related studies at the East Carolina University Commercial Lending School (RMA) and the Stonier Graduate School of Banking.

He has extensive contacts throughout eastern NC and the Bank’s footprint.

Perry and his wife, Lisa, are longtime residents of Rocky Mount, where they raised their two children. When not at work, he enjoys spending his time pulling for Wolfpack sports and relaxing at Atlantic Beach, N.C. Ruggieri brings a wealth of commercial and industrial banking experience to the Bank, having most recently held a corporate position within the agricultural, food, and hospitality sectors of a large money center institution. He holds a BS in

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HOME AFFORDABILITY FROM PAGE 1 ownership expenses on typical homes is considered unaffordable during the fourth quarter of 2023 in more than three-quarters of the 580 counties in the report, based on the 28 percent guideline.

Counties with the largest populations that are unaffordable in the fourth quarter are Los Angeles County, CA; Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ; San Diego County, CA; Orange County, CA (outside Los Angeles) and Kings County (Brooklyn), NY. The most populous of the 130 counties where major expenses on median-priced homes are still affordable for average

local workers in the fourth quarter of 2023 are Cook County (Chicago), IL; Harris County (Houston), TX; Wayne County (Detroit), MI; Philadelphia, County, PA, and Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), OH.

Home prices decline quarterly but remain up annually in three-quarters of local markets

After jumping almost 10 percent during this year’s Spring and Summer homebuying season, the national median price for single-family homes and condos has decreased from $344,670 in the third quarter of 2023 to $335,000 in the fourth quarter. However, it is still up 6 percent

from $316,000 in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Data was analyzed for counties with a population of at least 100,000 and at least 50 single-family home and condo sales in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Among the 47 counties in the report with a population of at least 1 million, the biggest year-over-year increases in median prices during the fourth quarter of 2023 are in Orange County, CA (outside Los Angeles) (up 14.7 percent); Fulton County (Atlanta), GA (up 14.7 percent); Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL (up 10.6 percent); Santa Clara County (San Jose), CA (up 10.4 percent) and Palm

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Weidner Apartment Homes Enters the East Coast Rental Market with Acquisition of 400-Unit Community, Retreat at McAlpine Creek Apartments in Charlotte Weidner Apartment Homes has acquired the 400-unit garden-style multifamily community Retreat at McAlpine Creek Apartments in Charlotte. This deal marks Weidner’s first multifamily community on the East Coast and North Carolina.

“Retreat at McAlpine Creek is our first opportunity to live our mission of buying right, adding value, and managing effectively for the long term on the East Coast. We will be successful in this market through teamwork, communication, growth, and excellence in service.” Said Robert Carr, Chief Operating Officer at Weidner Apartment Homes.

Retreat at McAlpine Creek Apartments is a newly renovated community built in 1988 that holds 36 apartment buildings, 44 townhomes, one clubhouse, and one pool house on 39.6 acres. It offers 32 floor plans of craftsman-style one-, two-, and threebedroom homes ranging between 563 to 1,234 sf, making the average unit size 992 sf. The homes were renovated with different packages to provide a custom feel and a

diverse product. The community amenities are extensive, highlighted by two resortstyle pools, outdoor kitchens, fire pits with lounge seating, a dog park, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The community is minutes from I-485, providing a 20-minute commute to downtown Charlotte and excellent access to major employment hubs in Ballantyne, SouthPark, South End, and Uptown Charlotte, offering proximity to approximately 214,000 jobs. Residents enjoy the attractive neighborhood’s retail, dining, and entertainment destinations offered at the Carolina Pavilion Shopping Center, Carmel Commons Shopping Center, and The Four Mile Creek Greenway, which are within walking distance.

Weidner Apartment Homes is the current owner and manager of Retreat at McAlpine Creek Apartments. The company is excited to expand in Charlotte’s rental market and is eager to pursue future opportunities in North Carolina and the East Coast.

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fourth quarter of 2023 in just 54.7 percent of the 580 counties analyzed. However, it remains up annually in 88.8 percent of those markets.

The typical $2,016 cost of mortgage payments, homeowner insurance, mortgage insurance and property taxes nationwide consumes 33.7 percent of the average annual national wage of $71,708 this quarter. That remains the same as in the third quarter of 2023, as expenses and average wages both have risen less than 1 percent from the third to the fourth quarter. But the latest portion is up from 30.9 percent in the fourth quarter of last year and is far above the recent low point of 21.4 percent hit in the first quarter of 2021.

The latest figure exceeds the 28 percent lending guideline in 450, or 77.6 percent, of the counties analyzed, assuming a 20 percent down payment. That is virtually unchanged from 78.3 percent of the same group of counties in the third quarter but up from 71 percent two years ago and more than twice the 31 percent level in early 2021.

In slightly more than a third of the markets analyzed, major expenses consume at least 43 percent of average local wages – an amount considered seriously unaffordable.

“This remains among the most important bits of fallout from the doublewhammy of higher prices and mortgage rates over the past few years,” Barber said.

“Even though there are signs of better times for buyers this quarter, the high expense-to-wage ratio is still a stretch in most of the country for average workers who don’t have a lot of other financial resources like significant savings or investments. Lenders will often push the 28 percent rule, especially if buyers have lots of financial resources outside of wages, we now are seeing fully three-quarters of markets around the country pushing the basic lending benchmark.”

Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL (up 10.4 percent).

Counties with a population of at least 1 million where median prices remain down the most from the fourth quarter of 2022 to the same period this year are New York County (Manhattan), NY (down 10.3 percent); Travis County (Austin), TX (down 3.4 percent); Queens County, NY (down 2.9 percent); Bexar County (San Antonio), TX (down 2.6 percent) and Philadelphia County, PA (down 1.9 percent).

Prices growing faster than wages in half the U.S.

While home values have settled down around the U.S. housing market, annual price changes still have outpaced changes in weekly annualized wages during the fourth quarter of this year in 294, or 50.7 percent, of the 580 counties analyzed in the report. That was down slightly from the fourth quarter of 2022 when prices were growing faster annually than wages in 56 percent of the same counties.

The current group of counties where prices are increasing more than wages annually, or decreasing less, include Los Angeles County, CA; Cook County, (Chicago), IL; San Diego County, CA; Orange County, CA (outside Los Angeles) and Kings County (Brooklyn), NY. Year-over-year changes in average annualized wages have bested price movements during the fourth quarter of 2023 in 286 of the 580 counties analyzed (49.3 percent). The latest group where wages are increasing more, or declining less, than prices include Harris County (Houston), TX; Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ; Dallas County, TX; Riverside County, CA, and Queens County, NY.

Portion of wages needed for home ownership still up annually in most of nation

Amid interest rates ticking up but home values inching down, the portion of average local wages consumed by major expenses on median-priced, single-family homes has grown from the third to the

Home ownership on the northeast and west coasts still eats up largest chunk of wages

The top 20 counties where major

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ownership costs require the largest percentage of average local wages are again in the Northeast or the west coast.

The leaders are Kings County (Brooklyn), NY (114 percent of annualized local wages needed to buy a single-family home); Santa Cruz County, CA (112.2 percent); Marin County, CA (outside San Francisco) (109.8 percent); San Luis Obispo County, CA (103.9 percent) and Monterey County, CA (100.8 percent).

Aside from Kings County, those with a population of at least 1 million where major ownership expenses typically consume more than 28 percent of average local wages in the fourth quarter of 2023 include Orange County, CA (outside Los Angeles) (98.9 percent required); Alameda County (Oakland), CA (81 percent); Queens County, NY (80.8 percent) and Nassau County (Long Island), NY (77.2 percent).

Counties where the smallest portion of average local wages are required to afford the median-priced home during the fourth quarter of this year are Cambria County, PA (east of Pittsburgh) (11.8 percent of annualized weekly wages needed to buy a

home); Macon County (Decatur), IL (11.8 percent); St. Lawrence County (Canton), NY (12.3 percent); Peoria County, IL (13.5 percent) and Schuylkill County, PA (outside Allentown) (14.7 percent).

Counties with a population of at least 1 million where major ownership expenses typically consume less than 28 percent of average local wages in the fourth quarter of 2023 include Wayne County (Detroit), MI (16 percent); Philadelphia County, PA (18.7 percent); Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), OH (20.2 percent); Allegheny County (Pittsburgh), PA (20.5 percent) and St. Louis County, MO (23.3 percent).

Annual wages of more than $75,000 needed to afford typical home in nearly 60 percent of county markets

Annual wages of more than $75,000 are needed to pay for major costs on the median-priced homes purchased during the fourth quarter of 2023 in 332, or 57.2 percent, of the 580 markets in the report.

By contrast, just 11 percent of the counties

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in the future success and well-being of the • 53% say that employee retention keep pace with financial criminals with Team building entire organization. issues put increased workloads on automation tools like Digital Workers.

Staff report the remaining staff. About the same Compliance officers, no matter the size of activities can improve proportion of firms said that these the organization, should not have to pitch morale in the midst of New Research from staffing challenges led to longer cycle in to manage L1 AML workloads when the times for alert investigation, directly automation exists to help increase team a looming recession impacting compliance operations. capacity and improve compliance.”

WorkFusion and This survey on staffing issues and With economic indicators hinting technology trends in financial crime at a possible recession on the horizon, Celent reveals AI Organizations try a compliance was designed by Celent and businesses and organizations are is assisting not The survey was fielded in searching for proactive ways to safeguard variety of approaches WorkFusion.

July 2023. A total of 110 North American their teams against the challenges that replacing AML to increase screening compliance, operations, risk, and IT lie ahead. A recent study suggests that professionals completed the survey. team building activities, long viewed as compliance jobs efficiency.

Staff report a method to enhance cooperation and collaboration, can also play a pivotal role in boosting morale during uncertain economic times.

While the potential financial implications of a recession are undeniable, the associated stress and anxiety can have a profound impact on employee morale, job satisfaction, and overall productivity.

Investing in team building activities isn’t just about creating a harmonious workplace—it’s about building resilience, nurturing positivity, and fostering a collective spirit of determination.

Amy Maybury, an expert in creating customized training and team-building events for Fortune 500 companies, states that “The psychological impacts of a recession, such as job insecurity and increased stress, can fracture team dynamics. Regularly engaging in team building activities can help bridge those divides, ensuring that teams remain cohesive, even in the face of external pressures.”

While traditional team building exercises like trust falls and group retreats can still be beneficial, many companies are exploring innovative approaches that also benefit the community. Charity team building games, such as Build-A-Bike®, are just one example of the kind of activity being embraced by forward-thinking organizations. In this team building exercise, groups of employees race to build bicycles that are later donated to families in need.

Recently, an American multinational financial services company with a significant global presence took part in a Build-A-Bike® event. Instructor Colleen Staneart from The Leaders Institute shared her takeaways: “This group, with employees all over the nation, came together to meet in-person for the first time. The looming recession had everyone on edge, but this team was thrilled to compete against each other. In the end, they were able to take their mind off of economic challenges and focus on building bicycles for a charity that benefits children experiencing homelessness.”

As more companies become aware of the importance of maintaining high morale, the market for team building activities and events is expected to grow.

Businesses are realizing that the ROI on these initiatives is not just measured in laughter and shared experiences, but in the resilience and determination of a workforce ready to face and overcome challenges together.

For companies looking to navigate the potential challenges of a recession, the message is clear: team building is not an optional luxury, but a critical investment

WorkFusion has announced the findings of its new research “Technology Transformation in Financial Crime Compliance.” The report, developed and fielded in conjunction with Celent, the leading research and advisory firm focused on technology for financial institutions globally, found that while 86% of compliance, operations, risk and IT professionals at banks and non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) surveyed said they would increase spending on AI and machine learning over the next two years, a staggering 93% of respondents said that instead of using automation to reduce staff, they would focus that extra capacity on strategies to manage risk and grow the business.

“Leveraging AI-enabled automation technology to enhance efficiency and productivity can help alleviate capacity shortfalls in financial crime operations,” said Neil Katkov, PhD, Director – Risk at Celent. “And as technology drives improvements in productivity, compliance departments can better support strategies to manage risk and add value.”

Key findings of the report include:

Organizations are struggling with staffing and capacity issues.

Efforts by compliance departments to reduce analyst workloads include screening analytics, staff augmentation, specialized consultants, and technology levers.

• If organizations had more capacity, 35% of respondents said they would improve risk monitoring by increasing the frequency of KYC reviews, 57% would use the additional capacity to pursue more revenue: 31% would work to shorten cycle times for account opening, and 26% would work to increase the firm’s risk appetite to take on new customers. Only 7% would look to layoff staff.

• List management techniques— which include de-duplication, entity consolidation, and targeted application of lists to specific transaction flows or customer segments—have been used by 75% of firms and represent the top approach for banks, savings/credit unions, and fintechs alike. Good person/ bad person rules were the second most common approach taken by banks (48%); staff augmentation was second for savings/credit unions; and consultants were second for fintechs.

• Throwing bodies at the problem is the least effective approach, with 75% of organizations getting 25% or lower uplift.

The use of Employee shortages have become automation business as usual in financial crime technologies for compliance. Especially for level one teams, heavy workloads and repetitive and compliance processes routine processes can lead to employee is becoming burnout.

• 70% of banks and NBFIs face capacity standard. challenges in their compliance operations—meaning that many departments that are “staffed adequately” face at least occasional capacity shortfalls.

• 38% of firms fill capacity gaps by calling on more senior personnel to pitch in. Smaller organizations are more likely to call on their compliance officers to help—44% of organizations with assets under US $50 billion rely on senior personnel to close gaps.

• Nearly two-thirds (63%) of firms report that it takes four months or longer to fill experienced compliance analyst roles.

Only 10% of firms can find experienced analysts in less than one month. Once hired, onboarding and training extends the time for fully replacing lost staff.

Half of firms say it takes over four months to ramp-up new hires, with only 17% able to do so in a month.

AI is becoming essential for Financial Crime compliance.

• 86% of organizations responded that they will increase their spending on AI and machine learning over the next two years, 45% of those said they will increase AI spending significantly.

• Regulatory action would motivate 75% of organizations to adopt digital workers or similar advanced technology to improve compliance operations.

Following regulation, staffing challenges were cited by 65% of respondents as a compelling reason for automation technology.

“AI isn’t coming for your jobs, is the huge takeaway from this report,” said Adam Famularo, CEO of WorkFusion. “AI is proving its value to the banking and NBFI industries by playing a vital role in how resource-strapped organizations can

Performance management held back by bias that drives pay and opportunity gaps In an era marked by heightened scrutiny around pay gaps, Syndio has unveiled new research highlighting a key factor driving gaps: the lack of structured potential assessments. According to Syndio’s 2024 Workplace Equity Trends Report, organizations effectively fostering diverse teams at all levels are over twice as likely to incorporate potential ratings into their evaluations, a trend that sets them apart from less effective counterparts.

Based on survey responses from over 375 HR professionals, the report highlights how the absence of formal “potential reviews” sustains gender pay disparities. Recent research1 indicates that, on average, women receive higher performance ratings but lower potential ratings. This disparity translates to a 13 percent lower likelihood for women to be promoted compared to men, which keeps them ensnared in lower-tier positions within organizations, perpetuating the gender pay gap. To counter this bias, it’s critical for employers to formalize their assessment processes.

The Syndio report also emphasizes the importance of being proactive and preventative against inequities.

Organizations that outpace the industry norm by conducting more workplace equity analyses and tracking a broader range of employee categories are 51 percent and 14 percent more likely to effectively build diverse teams, a hallmark of a strong business and company culture. Employing analytics to maintain fair starting pay and pay adjustments throughout merit cycles, rather than rectifying pay inequities retroactively, is an instrumental practice for these forward-thinking companies.

“The traditional methods of annual performance reviews and vague potential assessments hold organizations back from harnessing the true talent of their people. It’s time to fix the ‘broken rung’ once and for all,” said Syndio CEO, Maria Colacurcio. “The good news is that we understand the problems and the path forward is clear. Achieving lasting workplace equity hinges on employer’s commitment to measuring performance fairly by formalizing rating processes,

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MARGENAU: A great Christmas gift idea Want a great Christmas gift idea? How about giving yourself and your friends the best book about Social Security that you will ever read. And surprise! I’m talking about my book, “Social Security Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-To-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” In just under 100 pages, I explain everything you’d probably ever need to know about our nation’s bedrock social insurance program. For example, if you are someone pushing retirement age who wants to know when and how to file for benefits, there is a chapter in the book for you. Or if you are a woman who is wondering what benefits you might be due on a husband’s, or ex-husband’s, or a deceased husband’s Social Security record, there is a chapter in the book for you. Or if you are someone with a physical or mental impairment wondering if you might be eligible for disability benefits, there is a chapter in the book for you. And there is so much more.

Most people get the book through Amazon. If you do, there is one caveat to my Christmas suggestion. Although I have updated the book for 2024 and it does appear on the Amazon website as such, the retail giant has been having some problems and they sometimes send the 2022 or 2023 editions. If that happens, you can return the book. But you just might want to keep it and put it under the Christmas tree. All I do each year is update a few numbers that change annually with cost-of-living adjustments.

But 99% of the old editions (all the really important stuff) are the same as the 2024 edition.

I recently sat down in my La-Z-Boy and reread the book (the 2022 edition), comparing it to two other Social Security guidebooks I bought. And not to be too selfcentered about this, but I was surprised by how much better and easier-to-read my book is.

“Social Security: Simple and Smart” is actually made up of a series of fact sheets I prepared over the years to explain various aspects of the Social Security program to the readers of my column.

Here is a rundown of what’s in the book.

It begins with a section that debunks the top ten myths about Social Security.

Interestingly, I start out that section saying, “I could write a book called ‘The Top 100 Social Security Myths.’” And

guess what? I have. “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts” is also available from booksellers. But back to my “Simple and Smart” book.

Fact Sheet No. 1 is called “Social Security Basics.” It provides an introduction to the Social Security program.

Fact Sheet No. 2 is called “Myths and Facts about Social Security Financing.”

There are just so darn many rumors and myths floating around on the Internet about how Social Security works and is financed. This fact sheet tackles all those silly and misleading myths and sets the record straight. It also includes a section that discusses serious and workable proposals for Social Security reform.

Fact Sheet No. 3 is the most popular.

It is called “When to take your Social Security benefits.” It clarifies all the rules associated with retirement benefit eligibility and explains the mechanics of applying for benefits. There also is a section that talks about “maximizing” your Social Security benefits.

Fact Sheet No. 4 is called “Working after retirement and the earnings penalty.” This chapter explains the convoluted rules that apply to Social Security recipients who are under their full retirement age but still working part time.

Fact Sheet No. 5 is the second most popular part of the book. It is called “A woman’s guide to Social Security.” It explains benefits a woman might be due on a husband’s, or ex-husband’s Social Security record. And it explains benefits available to widows and divorced widows.

(By the way, the same rules apply to husbands and widowers.)

Fact Sheet No. 6, called “Benefits for children,” explains benefits available for the children of retirees or for the children of people getting disability benefits.

Survivor benefits for the children of a deceased parent are also discussed.

Fact Sheet No. 7 is called “Disability benefits from Social Security.” It clarifies everything you need to know about the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs.

It also includes a section with tips for getting your disability claim approved.

Fact Sheet No. 8 is called “Pension offsets and Social Security.” If you get a pension from a job that was not covered by Social Security, you must read this section so you will understand the affect that

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County, PA (east of Pittsburgh) ($19,978); St. Lawrence County (Canton), NY ($25,275); Schuylkill County, PA (outside Allentown) ($27,325); Mercer County, PA ($27,565) and Macon County (Decatur), IL ($28,655).

reviewed have average annual wages that high.

Looked at another way, the $86,404 income needed to afford a median-priced home in the U.S. is 20.5 percent more than the latest average national wage.

The 20 highest annual wages required to afford typical homes are all on the east or west coasts, led by San Mateo County (outside San Francisco), CA ($392,418); Santa Clara County (San Jose), CA ($364,099); New York County (Manhattan), NY ($360,177); Marin County (outside San Francisco), CA ($356,537) and San Francisco County, CA ($327,652).

The lowest annual wages required to afford a median-priced home in the fourth quarter of 2023 are in Cambria

Almost all local markets historically less affordable this quarter

Among the 580 counties analyzed, 572, or 98.6 percent, are less affordable in the fourth quarter of 2023 than their historic affordability averages. That is almost the same as the 98.8 percent level of a year ago but double the 48.7 percent figure from the fourth quarter of 2021.

Historical indexes have worsened since the fourth quarter of last year annually in 88.8 percent of those counties, pushing

pension will have on any Social Security benefits you might be due on your own record or a spouse’s record.

Fact Sheet No. 9, called “When Social Security says you owe them money,” was written for anyone who has received an overpayment letter from the Social Security Administration.

Fact Sheet No. 10 is called “Working after your Social Security checks start: will your additional income increase your Social Security check?” And this fact sheet answers that question.

And finally, there is a little bonus section at the end of the book called “What to do when someone getting a Social Security check dies.”

By the way, I’ve written another excellent Social Security book called “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” Read it and it will clear up all the myths, rumors, and outright lies you have heard or read about Social Security.

And as long as I’m shamelessly promoting my Social Security books, let me mention two other books I’ve written -- even though they have nothing to do with Social Security. My readers may be surprised to learn that I’m not just a boring old former government employee who writes columns and books about

Social Security. I’m also a grandpa who writes stories for his grandchildren.

And I’ve turned two of those stories into published children’s books. One is a cute little story called “A House Made Out of Shells” about a little girl who lives on a beach and makes friends with a little hermit crab. The other is called “Molly’s Magic Laces” about a girl who likes to run and gets some magic shoelaces from her father that take her on adventures around the world. If you have a child, or grandchild, or niece or nephew, they will really love these little books.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easyto-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. To find out more about Tom Margenau and to read past columns and see features from other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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the nationwide index to its lowest point since 2007.

Counties with a population of at least 1 million that are less affordable than their historic averages (indexes of less than 100 are considered historically less affordable) include Fulton County (Atlanta), GA (index of 60); Mecklenburg County (Charlotte), NC (60); Wayne County (Detroit), MI (62); Hillsborough County (Tampa), FL (62) and Collin County (Plano), TX (63).

Counties with the worst affordability indexes in the fourth quarter of 2023 include Newton County, GA (outside Atlanta) (index of 50); Jackson County, MS (index of 50); Paulding County, GA (outside Marietta) (52); St. Lucie County (Port St. Lucie), FL (53) and Forsyth County, GA (outside Atlanta) (54).

Only 1 percent of markets are more affordable than historic averages

Only eight of the 580 counties in the report, (1.4 percent), are more affordable than their historic averages in the fourth quarter of 2023. That is about the same as in the third quarter of this year, but less than the 12.1 percent level a year ago and far worse than the 51.3 percent that were historically more affordable in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Counties that are more affordable in the fourth quarter of this year compared to historical averages include Macon County (Decatur), IL (index of 132); New York County (Manhattan), NY (114); San Francisco County, CA (107); Ector County (Odessa), TX (105) and Mercer County, PA (105).

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GOLDMAN: Putting the ‘Ew!’ in Annual Review Of course you’re worried.

The end of the year is around the corner and with it lurks the dreaded annual performance review.

I’m not sure how your manager feels, but as far as this column goes, your performance has been outstanding.

You’ve shown up faithfully every week, even when you could be doing things much more fun, like having a root canal. You’ve laughed at the jokes, when you could find them, and you’ve never once complained to the management of this publication about how the space given to this column could better be used for publishing the annual tonnage of the anchovy catch in the Aleutian Islands.

(They only caught a measly 175 tons in 2023, FYI. Hate to read their annual review.)

Thanks to your hard work, the people who pay me are happy. Still, it only makes sense to prepare strategies for dealing with a “does not meet expectations” review from the people who pay you. It is toward this end that Judith Humphrey, a columnist for Fast Company, has written “This Is How to Crush Your Year-End Review.”

Since being a crusher is better than being a crushee, I have summarized and bowdlerized Humphrey’s four strategies for the annual evaluations that are “front-end loaded with tension.”

Unload yourself, my friend, and we’ll both breathe easier.

No. 1: Prepare If your current strategy for preparing for your annual review is to hide under your desk from October to January, Humphrey’s advice is straightforward: You need a script.

“Don’t wait to find out what your

boss thinks of you,” she says. “Decide what you think of yourself in advance of this meeting, and write down your thoughts.”

Whether your script is historical fiction or a rom-com, start with a “statement that shows appreciation for all the wonderful opportunities your manager has given you as their Senior Blame Sponge.

“Working for you is a master class in avoiding responsibility,” you say.

“I look forward to rising up in the company and having my own direct report, so I make major blunders of my own and never get blamed for them.”

(If your manager asks for your opinion of your performance, take them through the part of your script that lists your major accomplishments.”

That should take about 30 seconds -if you stretch it out.)

No. 2: Pitch Yourself The company hired you once. Use your annual review as an opportunity to see if they’ll make the same mistake twice.

When your manager starts listing your failures, both tiny and colossal, develop a thoughtful response, creating the opportunity for a serious, mature dialogue. For example: “You are persistently late on finishing assignments.”

“I know you are, but what am I?” “You consistently express a negative attitude toward your work and your co-workers.”

“I know you are, but what am I?” “You don’t care about the company and its goals.”

“I know you are, but what am I?” Hey, it worked for Pee-Wee. It should work for you.

No. 3: Respond, Don’t React

Responding is “building on something, reacting is acting against.”

“The last thing you want to do is create an adversarial tone,” advises Humphrey. I don’t agree. It’s good to let your manager see that you will fight for your convictions, just as long as they understand that your convictions are their convictions.

“I always defend you when everyone on the team wants to report you to management,” you could say. “And I always follow your orders, even when they are obviously misguided and just plain stupid.”

It all goes to prove a universal truth when it comes to managing your manager: Responding is better than reacting, but groveling is best of all.

No. 4: Ask About the Future “Don’t leave the conversation until you’ve asked what your boss has in store for you,” insists Judith Humphrey.

If your manager can’t immediately answer this question, you’ve got a

“Danger, Will Robinson!” situation.

If the review has not been going well and it looks like your annual review is about to segue into an exit interview, it’s time to ask for a raise -- a really big one. Refuse to accept responsibility for your mistakes and insist that you are the perfect employee -- someone whose talents are essential if the company is to survive.

There is only one conclusion that can come from this combination of ego, greed and delusion. You have exceeded all expectations, and even your dim bulb of a boss will see it.

You, my friend, are management material.

Bob Goldman was an advertising executive at a Fortune 500 company.

He offers a virtual shoulder to cry on at bob@bgplanning.com. To find out more about Bob Goldman and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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the 2024 Best Places to Retire in the United States. This year’s list evaluated the country’s 150 most populous metropolitan areas based on how well they meet Americans’ expectations for retirement, with measures including Affordability, Health Care, Desirability, Retiree Taxes, Job Market and Overall Happiness. The results are three new places in the top five.

Pennsylvania dominated the top five in this year’s list and secured seven placements in the top 10. Harrisburg rose one spot to take the No. 1 rank due to its scores on health care for seniors, retiree tax rates and overall happiness of its residents. Reading moved up six positions to the No. 2 spot, and Lancaster fell from No. 1 last year to No. 3. Scranton saw the sole double-digit jump into the top five, rising 13 positions to No. 4, and Allentown climbed four positions to No. 5.

“Over the last year, Americans have observed record-high interest rates in the housing market, steadily increasing cost of goods and extreme weather patterns impacting the living conditions of our nation,” says Beverly Harzog, personal finance expert at U.S. News. “As retirees consider where to spend their golden years, they want areas that not only give them the best bang for their buck, but places where they can live a happy, healthy life. This is why Pennsylvania dominated

the Best Places to Retire ranking’s top positions, taking seven of the top 10 spots on the list.”

Florida scored highly as a desirable place to retire, with six places appearing in the top 25. The 2024 ranking’s adjustments made for affordability and retiree taxes allowed Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to soar 19 spots to No. 17. Other notable top 25 increases include Trenton, New Jersey, which moved up 25 positions to No. 20, and Rochester, New York, which rose 29 positions to No. 21.

Affordability is the most heavily weighted of the six factors in the 2024 Best Places to Retire methodology, which also includes happiness, health care quality, retiree taxes, desirability and job market ratings. U.S. News expanded its data points in this edition to better encapsulate a place’s strengths and weaknesses.

In addition to a survey to determine whether people want to retire in a given metro area, the Desirability Index now includes weather temperateness, which evaluates the number of days annually with moderate temperatures and minimal precipitation. It also includes an establishment-to-population ratio, which assesses the number of restaurants, bars and activities per 1,000 residents. The Affordability Index – which previously focused solely on housing affordability – now factors in price parity, a Bureau

of Economic Analysis data point on the general cost of goods within an area.

The six measures factored into this year’s rankings were weighted based on a public survey of individuals across the U.S. who are at or approaching retirement age (45 and older) to find out what matters most to people when they’re considering where to retire. Data sources include the U.S. Census Bureau, FEMA National Risk Index, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sharecare and U.S. News’ Best Hospitals rankings.

Best Places to Retire is part of U.S. News’ expanding Real Estate section, which provides rankings, tools and advice to help individuals navigate the housing market, from finding the right neighborhood and home value estimate to working with an agent and buying and selling a home.

reducing manager bias, and emphasizing succession planning. Given the recent Supreme Court decision, it is even more important for companies to utilize agnostic solutions that are both progressive and lawful. It’s one of the many reasons we built OppEQ.” As part of Syndio’s workplace equity platform, companies can use OppEQ to instantly analyze hiring, promotions, performance scores, and retention rates by gender, race, and more to identify the root causes of opportunity and pay gaps – and create action plans for improvement.

According to Syndio’s report, organizations that analyze more moments in the employee lifecycle than average are 51 percent more likely to effectively build diverse teams at each level. Leveraging the right technology makes more frequent analyses across more categories realistic, rather than arduous.

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U.S. News & World Report unveils the 2024 Best Places to Retire Rankings U.S. News & World Report has unveiled

2024 U.S. News Best Places to Retire – Top 10 1. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 2. Reading, Pennsylvania 3. Lancaster, Pennsylvania 4. Scranton, Pennsylvania 5. Allentown, Pennsylvania 6. New York City, New York 7. York, Pennsylvania 8. Daytona Beach, Florida 9. Youngstown, Ohio 10. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Data Shows Even Wealthy Investors Aren’t Immune To Emotional Decision-Making in Real Estate Transactions JOSH DUDEK | WEALTH OF GEEKS In November, house prices were up an average of 3.7% from 2022, but home sales continues to drop 7.4% every year since 2021.

The United States real estate sector is still recovering from the effects of the pandemic housing boom, soaring interest rates, and a critical shortage of housing inventory, presenting challenges and opportunities for seasoned investors and new homeowners.

A standoff between buyers and sellers is causing deal counts to drop. Many aspiring homeowners are holding off buying, hoping that prices will decrease, while many would-be sellers are delaying upgrading their property to hold on to their enviably low pre-Covid mortgage rates.

However, one underappreciated factor in homeowner behavior could be less about supply and demand and more about something intangible: emotions.

The distinction between a house and a home tends to get lost in discussing the property market, yet statistics suggest that “ emotional equity “ is a significant contributor.

In a survey by Peerage Realty Partners, more than three-quarters of respondents felt their connection to their home was even stronger in the aftermath of the recent pandemic. The comfort a home provides and the sense of security in a community were listed as particularly important.

This deepening appreciation for housing is also shown in the fact that the length of residence in a home now averages more than 13 years compared with five to seven years between the mid-1980s and the mid-2000s, according to data from Redfin. More people are hanging around longer in their homes.

Sentimentality, an often overlooked factor in property investing, can exert a strong influence. Buyers and sellers are not always rational economic actors — their moods and memories also guide them through the market. A better understanding of emotional equity in property can give first-home buyers and seasoned investors a more holistic view of their real estate portfolio.

Heading Down The U.S. housing market is in a downturn as interest rates rise, supply chains remain disrupted, and consumer confidence is fragile.

The annual rate of home sales in October was down almost 15% compared to the same period in 2022, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. Some regions have been particularly hit slammed by the slowdowns. The Northeast, covering Pennsylvania to Maine, was hardest hit by the steepest fall, with sales plummeting almost 17% in October.

Rising house prices and interest rates, as well as the shrinking supply of houses, impact buyers. Data from

Realtor.com shows active listings have almost halved since 2019.

Unsurprisingly, this reduced home-buying market is undermining confidence. According to Fannie Mae’s latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index, 85% of consumers believe it’s a bad time to buy a house.

“Prospective home buyers experienced another difficult month due to the persistent lack of housing inventory and the highest mortgage rates in a generation,” Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, said in a prepared statement.

Still, buyers won’t sit on the sidelines forever. Deep down, their desire for homeownership still burns. Almost 85% of non-homeowners across the nation still aspire to own one.

While some opportunistic property buyers may be tempted to try to “buy the dip” in the property market, it’s essential to recognize the inherent risks associated with this strategy. Timing the market can be a precarious endeavor, influenced by many unpredictable factors. The complexities involved in accurately pinpointing the lowest point in a market downturn make this approach a high-stakes gamble.

“If a buyer finds a property they would like to call home, they should not delay,” Stacey Froelich, a real estate broker with Compass in New York City, told Bankrate last month. “You cannot time the market, and a home should be a long-term investment.”

Acknowledging the inherent difficulty in timing the market should put investors in a mindset geared toward long-term capital appreciation over chasing short-term savings. By embracing a strategic focus on the long game, investors position themselves to weather the inevitable ebbs and flows of the market.

First Impressions Last It doesn’t take long for people to feel an attachment to their property, particularly if they have only ever rented and can now feel a sense of ownership. This is especially true if the space is a nesting ground for a young family and maybe where young children are raised.

The stereotype of elderly grandparents who can’t seem to part from their old home may need updating. Younger Americans are living longer and longer in their homes. According to data from the National Association of Realtors, about 40% of Americans aged between 25 and 44 who purchased a home in 2022 plan to live in it for 16 years or more. For homebuyers between the ages of 18 and 24, the ratio is almost 50%.

Historically, the common practice involved purchasing a “starter home” — usually a smaller residence — to build some equity for a few years and get their portfolio started before upgrading to a “forever home.”

Today, as more American homeowners stay in their first homes for longer, emotional attachment will likely have more influence in future housing decisions.

Homeowners attached to their property may decide to keep living in their original residence even though they would like to move to another neighborhood or city.

Similarly, homeowners’ personal connections with their first homes will shape their decisions if and when they can afford to purchase a second property.

While some want to upgrade their living status and leave behind their former dwelling to tenants, those comforted by the familiarity of their long-time residence may prefer to make their second house an investment property and continue to reside in their first.

Second Time Lucky One might think sentimentality mainly affects those in multigenerational homes or who have lived in their primary residences for decades, but it can even impact those buying an investment property.

“In all levels of real estate, emotion is always a factor, whether you like it or not. For the vast majority of buyers, purchasing a home is by far the biggest investment they will ever make, so it has to ‘feel just right,’” writes Tim Elmes, a Fort Lauderdale-based luxury real estate agent.

Even individuals earning six-figure earners within the high-income tax bracket are not immune to sentimental attachment to their properties.

“Sometimes, the more disposable income you have, the easier it is to justify overpaying for an ‘emotional’ spend,” Elmes adds, cautioning that it is hard for these wealthy buyers not to see an investment property as a potential future residence for themselves.

Elmes urges affluent investors to take the focus off their feelings and instead focus on what other luxury property buyers might want, while keeping tax considerations and maintenance costs in mind.

It’s hard to get sentimental about a ticker in your exchange-traded fund portfolio, but a physical structure that shelters you for seasons is a different story. After all, home is where the heart is.

Too often, the media depicts property as merely an investment tool, ignoring the emotional dimensions that play a critical role in decision-making.

Feelings can catch people by surprise and leave them feeling conflicted, potentially jeopardizing their lifestyle and investment strategies.

This article was produced by Media Decision and syndicated by Wealth of Geeks.

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Charlotte housing code, notices are published that inform the owners that the process to demolish the property has begun.

Trustee Sales – these are notices filed in the court by Substitute Trustees who are advertising upcoming sales or auctions on properties with delinquent mortgages. These notices also consist of sales due to tax delinquency, for example, Commissioner Sales of Real Estate.

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REAL ESTATE MECKLENBURG

TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 23SP002344-590 NORTH CAROLINA, MECKLENBURG COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed

by Tawanda D. Baldwin to Horack Talley, Trustee(s), which was dated June 29, 2005 and recorded on June 30, 2005 in Book 18967 at Page 913, Mecklenburg County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 18, 2024 at 11:30 AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 118, Belmeade Green, Phase 1, Map 3, as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 37, at Page 161, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 10404 Hugue Way, Charlotte, NC 28214.

A Certified Check ONLY (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are TAWANDA D. BALDWIN, UNMARRIED. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)].

Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior

to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 File No.: 23-20010-FC01 2568399 01/02, 01/09 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FILE NUMBER: 23 SP 908 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed

by SANTOS V. GRANADOS payable to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., lender, to PRLAP, INC., Trustee, dated October 3, 2003, and recorded in Book 16246, Page 722 and further modified

by Agreement recorded on April 11, 2017 in Book 31709, Page 578 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry by Goddard & Peterson, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Goddard & Peterson, PLLC, having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, in Book 38014, Page 782, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 1:00pm, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S): 16503119 ADDRESS: 7552 IDLEWILD ROAD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28212 PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): SANTOS V. GRANADOS BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WESTERLY MARGIN OF HIGHBROOK DRIVE RIGHT OF WAY (SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY BEING 50 FEET IN WIDTH), SAID POINT BEING LOCATED AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 52, IN BLOCK 3 AS SHOWN ON MAP OF IDLEWILD RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 12 AT PAGE 441, IN THE MECKLENBURG REGISTRY, AND RUNS THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING POINT WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 52 S. 76-3000 W. 80.0 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT, THENCE N. 24¬55-30 W. 122.74 FEET TO A POINT IN THE SOUTHERLY MARGIN OF ILDEWILD ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (SAID RIGHT OF WAY BEING 60 FEET IN WIDTH) THENCE IN AND EASTERLY OR NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION WITH SAID MARGIN OF IDLEWILD ROAD FOLLOWING THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 545.75 FEET) A DISTANCE OF 83.27 FEET TO A POINT IN SAID MARGIN OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY: THENCE FOLLOWING THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT (SAID CURVE HAVING A READING OF 20.0 FEET) A DISTANCE OF 33.10 FEET TO A POINT IN THE WESTERLY MARGIN OF HIGHBROOK DRIVE, THENCE WITH SAID MARGIN OF HIGHBROOK DRIVE S. 13-24-00 E 113.66 FEET IN THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING. LESS AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF THE PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 6080, AT PAGE 11 IN THE MECKLENBURG COUNT Y PUBLIC REGISTRY. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

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The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases.

Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single - Family Residential Real Property: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK-RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 110 Frederick St, Suite 200 Greenville, South Carolina 29607 Phone: (470) 321-7112, Ext. 204 Fax: 1-919-800-3528 23-103842 RAS File Number: [23-103842] 2567663 01/2, 01/9

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 23SP001645-590 NORTH CAROLINA, MECKLENBURG COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Virginia R. Garcia to First American Title Insurance Company, A California Corporation, Trustee(s), which was dated June 9, 2016 and recorded on June 10, 2016 in Book 30897 at Page 584, Mecklenburg County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 18, 2024 at 11:30 AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 50 Tract 10 of CAROLINA CROSSING SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1, MAP 2 as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 39, Page 741 (a revision of Map Book 38 at Page 717) in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 12308 Stratfield Place Circle, Pineville, NC 28134.

A Certified Check ONLY (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All Lawful Heirs of Virginia Frances Ray Garcia.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)].

Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the

trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 File No.: 19-19718-FC02 2567659 1/02, 1/09 NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23SP002220-590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY IVONNE CASTRO FLORES AND OSCAR LEON CASTILLO DATED DECEMBER 18, 2008 RECORDED IN BOOK 24358 AT PAGE 848 IN THE MECKLENBURG COUNT Y PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in payment of the secured debt and failure to perform the agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the secured debt, the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the usual place of sale at the Mecklenburg County courthouse at 10:00 AM on January 15, 2024, the following described real estate and any improvements situated thereon, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ivonne Castro Flores; Oscar Leon Castillo, dated December 18, 2008 to secure the original principal amount of $114,390.00, and recorded in Book 24358 at Page 848 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 4611 Narayan Street, Charlotte, NC 28227-6683 Tax Parcel ID: 13512184 The record owner(s) of the property, according to the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Ivonne Castro Flores.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required from the highest bidder and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. After the expiration of the upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS residing at the property: be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is 20th day of November, 2023.

Grady I. Ingle, Attorney for Substitute Trustee Ingle Law Firm, PA 13801 Reese Blvd West Suite 160 Huntersville, NC 28078 (980) 771-0717 Ingle Case Number: 2050430594 2567661 1/02, 1/09 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 23 SP 777 NORTH CAROLINA, MECKLENBURG COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Carissa Brown and Henry Shamar Brown, Sr. dated April 20, 2018 recorded on April 20, 2018 in Book 32618, Page 72 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry (“Deed of Trust”), conveying certain real property in Mecklenburg County to Alexis Alan, Trustee, for the benefit of Quicken Loans, Inc. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 219 of Chapel Cove Subdivison, Phase 3B Map 1, as same is shown on Map thereof recorded in at Book 58 at Pages 395397 in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 11520 Whimbrel Court, Charlotte, NC 28278; Parcel ID: 19915616 A deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, payable to Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, PLLC, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30, if the highest bidder at the sale, resale, or any upset bidder fails to comply with its bid upon the tender of a deed for the real property, or after a bona fide attempt to tender such a deed, the clerk of superior court may, upon motion, enter an order authorizing a resale of the real property. The defaulting bidder at any sale or resale or any defaulting upset bidder is liable for the bid made, and in case a resale is had because of such default, shall remain liable to the extent that the final sale price is less than the bid plus all the costs of any resale. Any deposit or compliance bond made by the defaulting bidder shall secure payment of the amount, if any, for which the defaulting bidder remains liable under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to any and all superior liens, including taxes and special assessments. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Expand Properties, LLC.

{ The Mecklenburg Times } An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.29, in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16(b) (2)]. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Cape Fear Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee, Attorney Aaron Seagroves, NCSB No. 50979 Matthew Cogswell, NCSB No. 58827 5550 77 Center Drive, Suite 160 Charlotte, NC 28217 PHONE: 980-201-3840 File No.: 23-40467 59745 2566147 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23-SP-002654 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust Securing Future Advances, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing executed by Academic Holdings LLC and Academic Landscaping LLC, Grantor, to Kristen R. Smith, Esq., Original Trustee, As recorded in Book 34856, Page 327 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry.

See Substitution of Trustee which Substitutes Heather W. Culp as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of Original Trustee, as recorded in Book 38371, Page 516 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry.

Pursuant to the power and authority contained in the Deed of Trust Securing Future Advances, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing from Academic Holdings LLC and Academic Landscaping LLC to Kristen R. Smith, Esq. (the “Original Trustee”) for the benefit of Uwharrie Bank recorded in Book 34856, Page 327 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry (the “Deed of Trust”), the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, the real property commonly known as 5322 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte, North Carolina and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached to the Deed of Trust (which description is fully incorporated herein by reference), together with all rights, privileges and appurtenances thereto (the “Real Property”), and the personal property described in the Deed of Trust (the “Goods,” and together with the Real Property, the “Property”).

The record owner of the Property as reflected by the records of the Register of Deeds of Mecklenburg County not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice was Academic Holdings LLC. The Property will be sold subject to any and all matters superior to the lien of the Deed of Trust, including without limitation: (a) superior

mortgages, deeds of trust, liens and assessments, if any; (b) the lien of unpaid ad valorem taxes; (c) valid and enforceable easements and restrictions of record; and (d) matters which would be revealed by a current and accurate survey of the property.

The Property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust, nor their respective officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives, make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions expressly are disclaimed.

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.10, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit in an amount not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00).

Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the Property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Sections 45-21.30(d) and (e). In addition to the purchase price so bid any successful bidder will also be responsible for payment of revenue stamps and other costs of closing the sale, including fees and costs of the Substitute Trustee incurred after the date of sale.

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required.

DATE OF SALE: January 8, 2024 HOUR OF SALE: 1:00 p.m.

PL AC E OF SA LE: Mecklenburg County Courthouse This the 20th day of November, 2023.

Heather W. Culp, Substitute Trustee/NC Bar No. 30386 David R. DiMatteo, Attorney for Substitute Trustee NC Bar No. 35254 Essex Richards, PA 1701 South Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 Telephone: (704) 377-4300 Email: heather.culp@ essexrichards.com Email: ddimatteo@essexrichards. com 2566150 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 23 SP 2376 NORTH CAROLINA, MECKLENBURG COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed

by Donald Ray Parker, Jr. dated January 4, 2021 recorded on January 8, 2021 in Book 35527, Page 86 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry (“Deed of Trust”), conveying certain real property in Mecklenburg County to Heather Lovier, Trustee, for the benefit of Quicken Loans, LLC. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 8, 2024 at 1:30 PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to wit: Land situated in the Township of Steele Creek in the County of Mecklenburg in the State of NC Being all of Lot 19A, Block 3 of Olde Whitehall II as shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 22 at Page 558 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly

known as 2334 Snow Creek Lane, Charlotte, NC 28273; Parcel ID: 20132319 A deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, payable to Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, PLLC, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30, if the highest bidder at the sale, resale, or any upset bidder fails to comply with its bid upon the tender of a deed for the real property, or after a bona fide attempt to tender such a deed, the clerk of superior court may, upon motion, enter an order authorizing a resale of the real property. The defaulting bidder at any sale or resale or any defaulting upset bidder is liable for the bid made, and in case a resale is had because of such default, shall remain liable to the extent that the final sale price is less than the bid plus all the costs of any resale. Any deposit or compliance bond made by the defaulting bidder shall secure payment of the amount, if any, for which the defaulting bidder remains liable under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to any and all superior liens, including taxes and special assessments. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner of the property is Donald Ray Parker, Jr. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45- 21.29, in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16(b) (2)]. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Cape Fear Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee, Attorney Aaron Seagroves, NCSB No. 50979 Matthew Cogswell, NCSB No. 58827 5550 77 Center Drive, Suite 160 Charlotte, NC 28217 PHONE: 980-201-3840 File No.: 23-54799 59690 2566144 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER CLAIM OF LIEN RE: 23SP002666-590 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power granted in the recorded Declarations and North Carolina law which authorize the foreclosure of the Claim of Lien filed against Carlos Ashe and Adowa Asiedu by Beckett Homeowners Association of Mecklenburg, Inc. (hereinafter “Association”), filed March 20, 2023 and filed in Case Number 23-M-1297 in the Office of the

Clerk of Superior Court for Mecklenburg County by power of sale and because of a failure to make timely payment of assessments and other sums due to the Association and pursuant to an Order entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court and pursuant to demand of the Association, the undersigned Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the Courthouse of Mecklenburg County, in the City of Charlotte, North Carolina, at 11:00 a.m. on the 4th day of January, 2024, all that certain parcel of real estate, including any undivided interest in common area and all improvements and fixtures located thereon, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, more particularly described as follows: B EIN G TH E RE AL PROPERT Y described in the deed recorded in Deed Book 30622, at Page 373 in Mecklenburg County Public Registry.

Tax PIN: 009-403-41 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 8227 Bramfield Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078 PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Carlos Ashe and Adowa Asiedu The terms of the sale are that the property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750) may be required at the time of the sale. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “As Is, Where Is”. The Trustee does not make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions are expressly disclaimed. The property will be sold subject to restrictions and easements of record, any unpaid taxes, prior liens and special assessments, any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure, and any tax required to be paid by N.C.G.S. § 7A-308(a)(1). The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law.

That An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007 may after receiving Notice of Sale terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the default has not been cured at the time the tenant provides notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This the 27th day of November, 2023 Sellers, Ayers, Dortch & Lyons, P.A. Trustee By: Robert C. Dortch, Jr. 2566169 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FILE NUMBER: 23 SP 2561 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed

by MEWA S. MUNDI AND KAMALJEET K. MUNDI payable to BANK OF AMERICA, NA, lender, to PRLAP, INC., Trustee, dated August 11, 2006, and recorded in Book 21107, Page 648 and further modified by Agreement recorded on January 9, 2008 in Book 23259, Page 696 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry by Goddard & Peterson, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Goddard & Peterson, PLLC, having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Public Notice recorded in the Official Records of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, in Book 38367, Page 586, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 12:30pm, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S): 223-374-41 ADDRESS: 10520 OLD WAYSIDE RD., CHARLOTTE, NC 28277 PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): MEWA S. MUNDI AND KAMALJEET K. MUNDI THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 23259, PAGE 696 AS FOLLOWS: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIB ED PRO PERT Y IN THE COUNT Y OF MECKLENBURG, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA: LOT 271, OF BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB MAP 1, PHASE 4, AS SHOWN ON A MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, BEING AND INTENDING TO DESCRIBE THE SAME PREMISES CONVEYED IN A DEED RECORDED 07/31/2003 IN BOOK 15820, PAGE 812, IN DOC NO. 2003175004.

PROPERT Y ADDRESS: 10520 OLD WAYSIDE ROAD PARCEL ID: 223-374-41 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a) (1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases.

Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single - Family Residential Real Property: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of

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the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK-RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 110 Frederick St, Suite 200 Greenville, South Carolina 29607 Phone: (470) 321-7112, Ext. 204 Fax: 1-919-800-3528 RAS File Number: 23-122709 2566167 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FILE NUMBER: 22 SP 1537 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by TAMESHIA AMOUR STEWART BRACE, SCOLETTA MUTTS STEWART, AND COLYN BRACE payable to LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, lender, to CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Trustee, dated March 20, 2019, and recorded in Book 33386, Page 305 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry by Goddard & Peterson, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Goddard & Peterson, PLLC, having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, in Book 37429, Page 552, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 12:00pm, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S): 22101650 ADDRESS: 13339 JACKS LANE, PINEVILLE, NC 28134 PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): TAMESHIA AMOUR STEWART BRACE, SCOLETTA MUTTS STEWART, AND COLYN BRACE THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 33386, PAGE 305 AS FOLLOWS: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: SITUATED IN THE CITY OF PINEVILLE, MECKLENBURG COUNTY AND STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA: BEING ALL OF LOT 405 OF MCCULLOUGH, AS SAME IS SHOWN ON THE FINAL PLAT MCCULLOUGH, PHASE 1, MAP 12, SAID MAP THEREOF BEING RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 62, PAGE 624; REVISION OF MAP BOOK 62, PAGE 497; REVISION

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OF MAP BOOK 59, PAGE 497; REVISION ON MAP BOOK 57, PAGE 852, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO: 22101650 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a) (1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases.

Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single - Family Residential Real Property: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK-RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY

PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 110 Frederick St, Suite 200 Greenville, South Carolina 29607 Phone: (470) 321-7112, Ext. 204 Fax: 1-919-800-3528 RAS File Number: [22-042496] 2566164 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FILE NUMBER: 23 SP 2598 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed

by LYLE LANDMAN payable to PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, lender, to ROD RASZLER, Trustee, dated October 28, 2016, and recorded in Book 31298, Page 492 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry by Anthony Maselli or Genevieve Johnson, either of whom may act, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Anthony Maselli or Genevieve Johnson, either of whom may act, Substitute Trustee, having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, in Book 38391, Page 204, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 1:00pm, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S): 02970285 ADDRESS: 5216 MCCHESNEY DRIVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28269 PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): LYLE LANDMAN THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 31298, PAGE 492 AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT 64 IN BLOCK 26 OF MCCHESNEY VILLAGE, MAP 2, HIGHLAND CREEK SUBDIVISION (TRACT “C”), AS THE SAME IS SHOWN ON A MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 27 AT PAGE 713, A REVISION OF MAP BOOK 27 AT PAGE 626 IN THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY REGISTRY. PROPERT Y ADDRESS: 5216 MCCHESNEY DRIVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28269 PARCEL ID: 02970285 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a) (1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases.

Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form

{ The Mecklenburg Times } of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single - Family Residential Real Property: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK-RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 110 Frederick St, Suite 200 Greenville, South Carolina 29607 Phone: (470) 321-7112, Ext. 204 Fax: 1-919-800-3528 RAS File Number: 23-145645 2566160 12/26, 1/2 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 1289 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST from Daniel W Wright, and wife, Elizabeth Wright to Countrywide Title Corporation, Trustee, dated November 30, 2001, recorded in Book 12975, Page 705, MECKLENBURG County Registry Pursuant to an order entered June 19, 2023, in the Superior Court for Mecklenburg County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”), the Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at auction (the “Sale”), to the highest bidder for cash on: JANUARY 5, 2024, AT 10:00 A.M. MECKLENBURG COUNTY COURTHOUSE 832 EAST FOURTH STREET, CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA the real estate and the improvements thereon secured by the Deed of Trust, less and except any of such property released from the lien of the Deed of Trust prior to the date of said sale, lying and being in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and being more

particularly described as follows (the “Property”): Being all of Lot 1 in Block 1 of Wilora Woods as shown on map thereof recorded in the Mecklenburg County Registry in Map Book 6, page 915.

The record owner(s) of the Property not more than ten (10) days prior to the date hereof is Daniel W Wright.

Parcel ID: 10306205 In the Trustee’s sole discretion, the sale may be delayed for up to one (1) hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

A five percent cash deposit, or a cash deposit of $750.00, whichever is greater, will be required of the last and highest bidder. The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due in full in cash or certified funds at a closing to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. The Substitute Trustee shall convey title to the property by nonwarranty deed.

This sale will be made subject to all prior liens of record, if any, and to all unpaid (ad valorem) taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the abovedescribed property for a period of 120 days following the date when the final upset bid period has run.

The purchaser of the property described above shall pay the Clerk’s Commissions in the amount of $.45 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up to a maximum amount of $500.00), required by Section 7A-308(a)(1) of the North Carolina General Statutes. If the purchaser of the above-described property is someone other than the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust, the purchaser shall also pay, to the extent applicable, the land transfer tax in the amount of one percent (1%) of the purchase price.

To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, you are hereby notified of the following: (a) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Section 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold; and (b) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The 20th day of November 2023.

John W. Fletcher III, Substitute Trustee North Carolina State Bar Number 15503 100 Queens Rd, Suite 250, Charlotte, North Carolina 28204 704-334-3400 / jfletcher@ fletchertydings.com 2566156 12/26, 1/2

SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE OF SALE, REAL PROPERTY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE 23CV006566-910 North Star Leasting Company, -VSKinza Inc DBA Days Inn -1408 West Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262 Under and by virtue of and pursuant to an Execution directed to the undersigned Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, NC, from the Clerk of Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, NC, in the above entitled action, I, Garry L. McFadden, Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, NC, will on Monday, 26 February, 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, Charlotte, NC sell to the highest bidder for cash, at Public Auction, to satisfy said Process all rights, title, and interest which the above named defendant(s) have in and to the following described property:

1408 West Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262 PLACE OF SALE: Mecklenburg County Courthouse, 832 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 TIME OF SALE: 12:00 PM, Monday, 26 February, 2024 TERMS OF SALE: HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, SUBJECT TO ANY MORTGAGES, LIENS, AND TAXES AND ANY OTHER ENCUMBRANCES AND/OR RESTRICTIONS WHATSOEVER THAT MAY BE OWED ON PROPERTY BY THE CURRENT OR FORMER OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY, OR WHICH OTHERWISE ENCUMBER / RESTRICT THE PROPERTY. BIDDERS ARE CAUTIONED THAT IT IS VERY LIKELY THAT THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO EXISTING LIENS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND RESTRICTIONS THAT ARE NOT EXTINGUISHED BY AN EXECUTION SALE, MEANING THAT THE PROPERT Y REMAINS SUBJECT TO SUCH LIENS, ENCUMBR ANCES, AND RESTRICTIONS AFTER THE EXECUTION SALE. THE PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO DEBT AND CONDITIONS UNACCEPTABLE TO YOU. ALL BIDDERS ARE ADVISED TO DO A COMPLETE TITLE SEARCH ON THIS PROPERTY PRIOR TO ENTERING A BID. THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, THE SHERIFF AND MECKLENBURG COUNT Y MAKE NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WITH REGARD TO TITLE TO OR THE SUITABLILITY FOR ANY PURPOSE OR THE CONDITION OF THIS PROPERTY. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Being the following tract and parcel located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows: Being at an existing iron pin on the Easterly margin of West Sugar Creek Road (100° right-of-way), said iron being the Northwesterly corner of the Ruby-Davis Enterprising, Inc. property as described in Deed Book 3545, page 85 of the Mecklenburg County Registry, said iron being furthermore located N. 01-14-18 W., 49.67 feet along the Easterly rightof-way of West Sugar Creek Road from an existing concrete monument marking the Northerly terminus of a diagonal line into the Northerly right-of-way of the Interstate Highway 85 Service Road, and runs thence from said point of beginning with the Easterly margin of West Sugar Creek Road N. 01-14-18 W., 193.34 feet to an existing iron pin. Said iron being a Southwesterly corer of the Sugar Creek Inn Company property as described in Deed Book 5989, Page 506 if said Registry; Thence with the Southerly and Easterly boundary of the Sugar Creek Inn Company property the following two calls and distances: (1) N. 88-40-06 E. 438.71 feet to an existing iron pin; (2) N. 01-09-30 W. 144.14 feet to an existing iron pin on the line of the Northside Baptist Church of Charlotte, N.C. property as described in Deed Book 3452, page 446 if said Registry; Thence with the Southerly and Westerly boundary of the Northside Baptist Church of Charlotte property the following two calls and distances; (1) N. 87-54-41 E. 47.02 feet to an existing iron pin; (2) S. 24-54-29 E. 160.92 feet to an existing iron pin, said iron being the Northwesternmost corner of the Moonbelt, LLC property as described in Deed Book 8405, Page 662 if said Registry; Thence with the Westerly line of the Moonbelt, LLC property and continuing along the Westerly line of the Marriott International, Inc. property as described in Deed Book 7903, Page 953 of said Registry S. 24-17-32 E. 226.36 feet to an existing iron pin, said iron marking the Northeasterly corner of Holex, Incorporated property as described in Deed Book 7222, Page 272 of said Registry; Thence with the Northerly line of the Holex, Incorporated property N. 89-4923 E. 24988 feet to an existing iron pin, said iron marking the Northeasterly corner of the G.K. Beligrinis property as described in Deed Book 8326, Page 249 of said Registry; Thence with the Northerly line of the G. K. Beligrinis property N. 89-36-39 W. 189.85 feet to an existing iron pin, the Northeasterly corner of the Ruby-Davis Enterprises,

Inc. property as described in Deed Book 3545, Page 85 of said Registry; Thence with the Northerly line of the Ruby-Davis Enterprises, Inc. property N. 89-43-52 W., 199.66 feet to the point of beginning containing 131,279 square feet or 3.014 acres as shown on a map by R.B. Pharr and Associated, P.A. dated July 21, 1994; last revised October 6, 1997 (file W-1541).GARRY L. MCFADDEN, SHERIFF, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, this the 21 day of December, 2023. -- M. R. Williams X1536, Deputy Sheriff, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office 2568227 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF SALE, REAL PROPERTY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE 23CV013192-910 MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC., -VSNEST HOMES, LLC -- 236 RACEWAY DRIVE SUITE 7, MOORESVILLE, NC 28117 Under and by virtue of and pursuant to an Execution directed to the undersigned Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, NC, from the Clerk of Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, NC, in the above entitled action, I, Garry L. McFadden, Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, NC, will on Monday, 22 January, 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, Charlotte, NC sell to the highest bidder for cash, at Public Auction, to satisfy said Process all rights, title, and interest which the above named defendant(s) have in and to the following described property: 2802 N. DAVIDSON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC 28205 PLACE OF SALE: Mecklenburg County Courthouse, 832 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 TIME OF SALE: 12:00 PM, Monday, 22 January, 2024 TERMS OF SALE: HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, SUBJECT TO ANY MORTGAGES, LIENS, AND TAXES AND ANY OTHER ENCUMBRANCES AND/OR RESTRICTIONS WHATSOEVER THAT MAY BE OWED ON PROPERTY BY THE CURRENT OR FORMER OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY, OR WHICH OTHERWISE ENCUMBER / RESTRICT THE PROPERTY. BIDDERS ARE CAUTIONED THAT IT IS VERY LIKELY THAT THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO EXISTING LIENS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND RESTRICTIONS THAT ARE NOT EXTINGUISHED BY AN EXECUTION SALE, MEANING THAT THE PROPERT Y REMAINS SUBJECT TO SUCH LIENS, ENCUMBR ANCES, AND RESTRICTIONS AFTER THE EXECUTION SALE. THE PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO DEBT AND CONDITIONS UNACCEPTABLE TO YOU. ALL BIDDERS ARE ADVISED TO DO A COMPLETE TITLE SEARCH ON THIS PROPERTY PRIOR TO ENTERING A BID. THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, THE SHERIFF AND MECKLENBURG COUNT Y MAKE NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WITH REGARD TO TITLE TO OR THE SUITABLILITY FOR ANY PURPOSE OR THE CONDITION OF THIS PROPERTY. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: BEING ALL OF LOT 143 OF THE HIGHLAND PARK MFG. CO. SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON A MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 6 AT PAGE 899, MECKLENBURG COUNTY REGISTRY.GARRY L. MCFADDEN, SHERIFF, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, this the 21 day of December, 2023.

-- V.L. HARRIS X2507, Deputy Sheriff, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office 2568226 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF SALE, REAL PROPERTY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE 18CVS003875-590 MAURICE FILES, -VSWILLIAM CHRISTOPHER WILSON -- 2303 HARWOOD HILLS LANE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28214 Under and by virtue of and pursuant to an Execution directed to the undersigned

{ The Mecklenburg Times } Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, NC, from the Clerk of Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, NC, in the above entitled action, I, Garry L. McFadden, Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, NC, will on Monday, 08 January, 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, Charlotte, NC sell to the highest bidder for cash, at Public Auction, to satisfy said Process all rights, title, and interest which the above named defendant(s) have in and to the following described property: 2303 HARWOOD HILLS LANE CHARLOTTE, NC 28214 PL ACE OF SA LE: Mecklenburg County Courthouse, 832 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 TIME OF SALE: 12:00 PM, Monday, 08 January, 2024 TERMS OF SALE: HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, SUBJECT TO ANY MORTGAGES, LIENS, AND TAXES AND ANY OTHER ENCUMBRANCES AND/OR RESTRICTIONS WHATSOEVER THAT MAY BE OWED ON PROPERTY BY THE CURRENT OR FORMER OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY, OR WHICH OTHERWISE ENCUMBER / RESTRICT THE PROPERTY. BIDDERS ARE CAUTIONED THAT IT IS VERY LIKELY THAT THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO EXISTING LIENS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND RESTRICTIONS THAT ARE NOT EXTINGUISHED BY AN EXECUTION SALE, MEANING THAT THE PROPERT Y REMAINS SUBJECT TO SUCH LIENS, ENCUMBR ANCES, AND RESTRICTIONS AFTER THE EXECUTION SALE. THE PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO DEBT AND CONDITIONS UNACCEPTABLE TO YOU. ALL BIDDERS ARE ADVISED TO DO A COMPLETE TITLE SEARCH ON THIS PROPERTY PRIOR TO ENTERING A BID. THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, THE SHERIFF AND MECKLENBURG COUNT Y MAKE NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WITH REGARD TO TITLE TO OR THE SUITABLILITY FOR ANY PURPOSE OR THE CONDITION OF THIS PROPERTY. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: BEING all of Lot 148 of HARWOOD LANDING, Map 1, as same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 39 at Page 761, in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. GARRY L. MCFADDEN, SHERIFF, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, this the 01 day of December, 2023. -G.STERN X4586, Deputy Sheriff, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office 2566368 12/26, 1/2

PERSONAL PROPERTYMECKLENBURG

LIEN SALE NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23SP004738-590 BODY PROS COLLISION Vs. SHAWNTEKA THREATT SANTANDER CONSUMER USA Take notice that a petition seeking relief to satisfy a motor vehicle lien has been filed.

The nature of relief sought is to satisfy possessory lien of $17,200.00 for towing, storage, and services to a 2019 DODGE Serial 2C3CDZAG6KH596140 by sale of said vehicle which is registered in your name.

Vehicle being sold pursuant to Statute 44A-4 (b) (1) BODY PROS COLLISION 3213 MAY ST CHARLOTTE NC 28217 10:00AM 1/25/2024.

This 2nd day of January, 2024 BODY PROS COLLISION P.O. Box 25131 Charlotte, NC 28229 2567881 1/02, 1/09 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23SP004782-590 DOMINANT EXPRESS LLC Vs. LARRY HOWARD

PATSY MEDLIN HOWARD USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Take notice that a petition seeking relief to satisfy a motor vehicle lien has been filed.

The nature of relief sought is to satisfy possessory lien of $19,820.00 for towing, storage, and services to a 2019 MONTONE Serial 4YDF39529K4700706 by sale of said vehicle which is registered in your name. Vehicle being sold pursuant to Statute 44A-4 (B) (1) DOMINANT EXPRESS LLC 2220 CENTER PARK DR CHARLOTTE NC 28217 10:00AM 1/25/2024 This 2nd day of January, 2024 DOMINANT EXPRESS LLC P.O. Box 25131 Charlotte, NC 28229 2568411 1/02, 1/09 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23SP004782-590 DOMINANT EXPRESS LLC Vs. MIKE MARGILAJ CCAP AUTO LEASE LTD Take notice that a petition seeking relief to satisfy a motor vehicle lien has been filed.

The nature of relief sought is to satisfy possessory lien of $27,040.00 for towing, storage, and services to a 2022 JEEP Serial 1C4RJHEG5N8632803 by sale of said vehicle which is registered in your name.

Vehicle being sold pursuant to Statute 44A-4 (B) (1) DOMINANT EXPRESS LLC 2220 CENTER PARK DR CHARLOTTE NC 28217 10:00AM 1/25/2024 This 2nd day of January, 2024 DOMINANT EXPRESS LLC P.O. Box 25131 Charlotte, NC 28229 2568412 1/02, 1/09 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23SP004781-590 ANTHONY’S AUTO REPAIR LLC Vs. TREMAINE RASHEEN FERGUSO WESTLAKE FINANCIAL Take notice that a petition seeking relief to satisfy a motor vehicle lien has been filed.

The nature of relief sought is to satisfy possessory lien of $11,980.00 for towing, storage, and services to a 2017 NISSAN Serial 3N1CB7AP9HY230054 by sale of said vehicle which is registered in your name. Vehicle being sold pursuant to Statute 44A-4 (B) (1) ANTHONY’S AUTO REPAIR LLC 4830-B ALBEMARLE RD CHARLOTTE NC 2820 10:00AM 1/25/2024 This 2nd day of January, 2024 ANTHONY’S AUTO REPAIR LLC P.O. Box 25131 Charlotte, NC 28229 2568413 1/02, 1/09 NOTICE OF SALE File #23SP004642-590 Leinor Name And Address: Carolina’s Towing LLC 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte, NC 28214 Register Owner: Quincy Charles 8908 Bow Rd Apt 305 Charlotte NC 28217-4450 Lien Holder: AFS Acceptance LLC PO BOX 278272 Sacramento CA 95827 Type Vehicle: Chevrolet/2016 Vin Number: 2G1115S37G9183962 Amount Due: $2,960 Place Of Sale: 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte NC 28214 Date of sale: 01/10/2024 at 10:00am 2568422 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT DIVISION BRADLEY’S W R EC K ER SERVICE, INC 2909 BOXMEER DRIVE CHARLOTTE NC 28269 VS TAMARIUS CRAWFORD 6125 KESTREL CT APT 206 CHARLOTTE NC 28269-5733 Take notice that a petition seeking relief to satisfy a motor vehicle lien has been filed.

The nature of relief sought is to satisfy possessory lien of $5000.00 for towing, storage and service to a KIA 2003 serial number 5XXGM4A76FG447980 by sale of said vehicle which is registered in your name. Vehicle being sold pursuant to Statute 44a-4 (B) (1) 2909 Boxmeer Dr Charlotte, NC 28269 at 10:00 am on 1/15/2024.

This 20TH day of DECEMBER, 2023 Bradley’s Wrecker Service, Inc. 2909 Boxmeer Dr. Charlotte, NC 28269 2568281 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF SALE File #23SP004642-590 Leinor Name And Address: Carolina’s Towing LLC 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte NC 28214 Register Owner: Joshua Woods 2318 Dunlap Way Apt J Charlotte NC 228205 Type Vehicle: Ford/2014 Vin Number: 1FADP3F25EL116104 Amount Due: $ 2,820 Place Of Sale: 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte NC 28214 Date of Sale: 01/10/2024 2567878 1/2, 1/9

6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte, NC 28214 Register Owner: Vincent Guy 7933 Pawtuckett Rd Charlotte NC 28214-2132 Lien Holder: State Employees Credit Union 4720 Airport Center PKWY Charlotte NC 28208-5957 Type Vehicle: Land Rover Range Rover/2014 Vin # SALWR2WF6EA334549 Amount Due: $3,000 Place Of Sale: 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte NC 28214 Date of sale: 01/10/2024 at 10:00am 2568425 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF SALE File #23SP004643-590 Leinor Name And Address: Carolina’s Towing LLC 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte, NC 28214 Register Owner: Allstate Ins Co 3100 Interstate Atlanta GA 30339 Type Vehicle: Dodge/2014 Vin # 2C3CDXCT2EH248368 Place Of Sale: 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte NC 28214 Date of sale: 01/10/2024 at 10:00am 2568426 1/2, 1/9

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

File #23SP004641-590 Leinor Name And Address: Carolina’s Towing LLC 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte, NC 28214 Register Owner: Giovann Alberto Perez-Negron 5051 Cary Glen Blvd Cary NC 27519-7197 Lien Holder: Coastal Federal Credit Union PO BOX 10009 Irmo SC 29063-5009 Make/Year: Hyundai/2016 Vin # KMHTC6AD4GU302141 Amount Due: 3,750 Place Of Sale: 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte NC 28214 Date of sale: 01/10/2024 at 10:00am 2568416 1/2, 1/9

File #23SP004643-590 Leinor Name And Address: Carolina’s Towing LLC 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte, NC 28214 Register Owner: Pete Micciche 433 Center Ave Jim Thorpe PA 182229 Type Vehicle: Kia/2010 Vin # KNAFU4A2XA5185732 Amount Due: $2,940 Place Of Sale: 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte NC 28214 Date of sale: 01/10/2024 at 10:00am 2568428 1/2, 1/9

NOTICE OF SALE File #23SP004642-590 Leinor Name And Address: Carolina’s Towing LLC 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte, NC 28214 Register Owner: Zari AI-Amin Hagos 9723 Winged Trail Ct Charlotte NC 28277-4695 Type Vehicle: Honda/2009 Vin Number: 2HGFA16589H517556 Amount Due: 3,000 Place Of Sale: 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte NC 28214 Date of sale: 01/10/2024 at 10:00am 2568419 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF SALE File #23SP004642-590 Leinor Name And Address: Carolina’s Towing LLC 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte, NC 28214 Register Owner: Nelson Orellana 8711 Verde Ct Charlotte NC 28215-2880 Lien Holder: Family Auto Sales Partnership LLC PO BOX 39262 Charlotte NC 28278-1022 Type Vehicle: Honda/2008 Vin Number: 2HGFG12828H551280 Amount Due: $2,850 Place Of Sale: 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte NC 28214 Date of sale: 01/10/2024 at 10:00am 2568420 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF SALE File #23SP004643-590 Leinor Name And Address: Carolina’s Towing LLC 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte, NC 28214 Register Owner: 5 Rivers Lend Transport Inc 12632 Lemon Tree Rd Moreno Valley CA 92555 Lien Holder: Mission Financial Services Group Co 4222 Green River Rd Corona CA 92880 Type Vehicle: Freightliner/2016 Vin Number: 3AKJGLDRXGSGV5804 Amount Due: $10,600 Place Of Sale: 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte NC 28214 Date of sale: 01/10/2024 at 10:00am 2568424 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF SALE File #23SP004643-590 Leinor Name And Address: Carolina’s Towing LLC

NOTICE OF SALE File #23SP004641-590 Leinor Name And Address: Carolina’s Towing LLC 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte, NC 28214 Register Owner: Justin Harris Blair 324 Bridgewater dr Savannah GA 31419-5516 Lien Holder: US Auto Finance Inc 919 N. Market Street Ste 202 Wilmington DE 19801 Make/Year: Chevrolet/2011 Vin # 2G1FC1ED7B9100956 Amount Due: 3,450 Place Of Sale: 6712 Freedom Dr Charlotte NC 28214 Date of sale: 01/10/2024 at 10:00am 2568417 1/2, 1/9

PROBATE MECKLENBURG

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Jerry Phillip Reap, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present such claims to the undersigned Administrator at 24001A Old Aquadale Road, Albemarle, NC 28001 on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 6th day of November, 2023 Janelle A. Eudy Administrator of the Estate of Jerry Phillip Reap 24001A Old Aquadale Road Albemarle, NC 28001 2565268 12/19, 12/26, 01/02, 01/09 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Patricia Ann Thornton, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 2261 Milton Road, Charlotte, NC 28215 on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Public Notice recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Antoinette Thornton Administrator File #2023 E 002659 2562820 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Michael Sean Peters, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 11626 Old Statesville Rd Apt 116, Huntersville, NC 28078 on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Constance Darice Ward Administrator File #23E003764-590 2565308 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Kevin William Hicks, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 435 Lansdowne Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270 on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Jennifer Ard Hicks Executor File #2023 E 000593 2565847 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Christopher N. Shive, late of Mecklenburg County North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at P.O. Box 5994, Greensboro, North Carolina 27435, on or before the 19th day of March 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 19th day of December 2023.

Philip Shive Administrator of the Estate of Christopher N. Shive Jonathan M. Parisi Attorney at Law Spangler Estate Planning P.O. Box 5994 Greensboro, NC 27435 2565289 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Doris Belnome, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 1210 Islemont Place, Matthews, NC 28105 on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Janelle Wigent Executor File #23E005823-590 2565848 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 Published Notice to Creditors Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jo Neal Herring Cantor; aka Jo Herring Cantor; aka Jo H. Cantor; aka Jo Cantor, late of 4227 Donnybrook Place, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28205, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and

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corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 1009 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203, on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Attorney for Executor, Dave Cantor Thomas M. Caune II Hull & Chandler, P.A. 1009 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 2565834 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Charles Malachi Cox, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned care of Giordano, Gordon & Burns, P.L.L.C., 319 South Sharon Amity Road, Suite 230, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211, on or before the 20th day of March, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023. s/Benny Douglas Cox Benny Douglas Cox, Executor 2565835 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of MARY PAULINE DUPONT aka PAULINE R U S C H I VA L D U P O N T, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, c/o Jodi P. Zbinden, Heidi E. Royal Law, PLLC, 200 Providence Road, Suite 206, Charlotte, North Carolina 28207, on or before March 19, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

SUZETTE DUPONT WRIGHT Executor of the Estate of MARY PAULINE DUPONT aka PAULINE RUSCHIVAL DUPONT c/o Jodi P. Zbinden Heidi E. Royal Law, PLLC 200 Providence Road, Suite 206 Charlotte, NC 28207 2565969 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Thomas Locke Gough, III deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned care of Leslie H. Miller, Post Office Box 36957, Charlotte, North Carolina 282366957, on or before the 18th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 14th day of December, 2023.

Molly Joan Gough Administrator File # 23E005136-590 2565844 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of C. Edward Tucker a/k/a Caney Edward Tucker, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned c/o JOHNSTON, ALLISON & HORD, P.A., 1065 East Morehead Street, Post Office Box 36469, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28236-6469, on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Public Notice

immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Pamela P. Tucker Executor of the Estate of C. Edward Tucker a/k/a Caney Edward Tucker J. Darrell Shealy JOHNSTON, ALLISON & HORD, P.A. 1065 East Morehead Street Post Office Box 36469 Charlotte, North Carolina 282366469 2565841 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Margaret Rivers, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 760 Shields Rd, Newport News, VA 23608 on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Steven Rivers Administrator File #23E005810-590 2565846 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Eric Anthony Tucci, deceased of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, are hereby notified to present them to Nancie Torrence as Administrator of the Estate of Eric Anthony Tucci, File Number: 23E002600-590 on or before March 19, 2024, in care of the undersigned attorneys at their address, or tIns notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to Eric Anthony Tucci, please make immediate payment to the Estate of Eric Anthony Tucci.

This 19th day of Decelnber, 2023 Matthew A. Freeze, Esq. Monk Law Firm, PLLC 1365 Broadcloth Street, Suite 201 Fort Mill SC 29715 TEL: 704-369-9977 FAX: 866-281-4930 2565842 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Benjamin Culver Hedrick, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at c/o Allen Starrett, Starrett Law Firm, 3540 Toringdon Way, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28277 on or before the 28th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Hayley Hedrick Administrator File #23E005179-590 2565960 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of JEANIE ELIZ ABETH SHARPLING a/k/a JEANIE E. SHARPLING of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Personal Representative: WILLIAM W. WARF and GARY S. PORTER Attorney for the Estate and Personal Representative: Martha Wallace, Attorney KING LAW OFFICES, PC 19924 Jetton Rd. Suite 101 Cornelius, NC 28031 2565840 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Mar y Josephine Caldwell of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 200 West 1st Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 100 North Main Street, 11th Floor Winston Salem, NC 27101 Send claims to: Estate of Mary Josephine Caldwell Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Executor c/o James E. Creamer, Jr. Creamer Millovitsch, PLLC 200 West 1st Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 2565108 12/19, 12/26, 01/02, 01/09 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Doyle M. Neal, Jr. of Davidson, Mecklenburg County, NC, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 270, Davidson, NC 28036, on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Lisa Powers Neal 18005 Callaway Hills Lane Davidson, NC 28036 Send claims to: Estate of Doyle M. Neal, Jr. Lisa Powers Neal, Executor c/o Lauren T. Millovitsch Creamer Millovitsch, PLLC 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 270 Davidson, NC 28036 2565689 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 PUBLISHED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary K. Baucom, late of 3912 Braxton Drive, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina 28226, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at P.O. Box 29522, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626, on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 15th day of December, 2023.

James Brian Baucom, Executor Thomas M. Caune II Hull & Chandler, P.A. 1009 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 2566470 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG Having qualified as the Personal Representatives of the Estate of Larry Wayne Ahner aka Larry W. Ahner, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned care of: David T. DuFault, Sodoma Law, P.C., 217 North Graham Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202, on or before the 26th of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 18th of December, 2023.

Vicki Lynn Coggin, Administrator.

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{ The Mecklenburg Times } NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executors or Co-Executor of the estate of Mamie Thorn-Stowe, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 971 Old NC Hwy 27, Mt Holly, NC 28120 or 11015 South Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28214 on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 26th day of December, 2023.

Leroy Thorns Executor Spencer Singleton Co-Executor File #23E004885-590 2566495 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Judy Fletcher Hicks, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 603 N Driver Street, Durham, NC 27703 on or before the 2nd day of April, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Kristin Adair Hicks Executor File #23E005885-590 2566478 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Vivian Lannette Buckner has qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Cecil Leo Buckner III, deceased, of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned in care of Crisp Cherry McCraw PLLC, Attn: Jeffrey M. McCraw, 615 S. College Street, Suite 1430, Charlotte, NC 28202, on or before the 3rd day of April, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Vivian Lannette Buckner c/o Crisp Cherry McCraw PLLC 615 S. College Street, Suite 1430 Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 332.0205-J. McCraw Direct Mecklenburg County Estate; 23-E-5075 2567785 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Joseph Robert Poole, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 2430 Kenton Place, Temple Hills, MD 20748 on or before the 2nd day of April, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Sheryl Thompkins Administrator File #23E003678-590 2568304 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Anna Lenard Deak, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 7257 PinevilleMatthews Road, Suite 2100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226, on or before April 1, 2024, or this Notice of Administration will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms

and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This 2nd day of January, 2024.

Mary C. Immen Administrator of the Estate of Anna Lenard Deak File No. 22E001754-590 2568237 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as the Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of Dallas King, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 7257 PinevilleMatthews Road, Suite 2100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226, on or before April 1, 2024, or this Notice of Administration will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This 2nd day of January, 2024.

Mary C. Immen Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of Dallas King File No. 23E005325-590 2568239 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as the Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of Maria Docarmo Favinha, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 7257 Pineville-Matthews Road, Suite 2100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226, on or before April 1, 2024, or this Notice of Administration will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This 2nd day of January, 2024.

Mary C. Immen Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of Maria Docarmo Favinha File No. 23E002578-590 2568242 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Tyrone Paul Smith, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 7257 PinevilleMatthews Road, Suite 2100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226, on or before April 1, 2024, or this Notice of Administration will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This 2nd day of January, 2024.

Mary C. Immen Administrator of the Estate of Tyrone Paul Smith File No. 23E005435-590 2568244 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Vinh The Nguyen, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 7257 PinevilleMatthews Road, Suite 2100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226, on or before April 1, 2024, or this Notice of Administration will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This 2nd day of January, 2024.

Mary C. Immen Administrator of the Estate of Vinh The Nguyen File No. 23E005493-590 2568284 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as the Executrix of the Estate of Robert B. Byrd, II, late of Mecklenburg County, North

Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the Law Offices of Culp Elliott & Carpenter, P.L.L.C. located at 6801 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28211, before the 3rd day of April, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Shirley M. Byrd Executrix of the Estate of Robert B. Byrd, II Attorney: John J. Carpenter Culp Elliott & Carpenter, P.L.L.C. 6801 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28211 2568234 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary Margaret McDaniel deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned care of Leslie H. Miller, Post Office Box 36957, Charlotte, North Carolina 282366957, on or before the 1st day of April, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Denise Swint Executor File #23E005464-590 2567790 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Peter Allen Angevine deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned care of Leslie H. Miller, Post Office Box 36957, Charlotte, North Carolina 282366957, on or before the 1st day of April, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Anne Angevine Schwarting Executor File #23E005390-590 2567792 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Theodore Scharfenstein, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 909 East Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, on or before April 2, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Mary Madeline Ebert, Executrix Estate of Theodore Scharfenstein Estate File No. 23E005214-590 Stewart Law, P.A. S. Blaydes Moore, Esq. 909 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 2568267 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LOUISE PATTERSON LANDS a/k/a MARGARET LOUISE PATTERSON LANDS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against LOUISE PATTERSON LANDS a /k /a MARGARET LOUISE PATTERSON LANDS, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to SIDNEY EDWARD LANDS, as Executor (Estate File 23E005164-590) of the decedent’s estate c/o Sidney Edward Lands, 2715 Dorchester Place, Apt. E., Charlotte, NC 28209, on or before April 1, 2024, or be barred from

their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the abovenamed Executor.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Sidney Edward Lands, Executor For the Estate of Louise Patterson Lands a/k/a Margaret Louise Patterson Lands 2568252 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF GERARD JULIEN REME All persons, firms and corporations having claims against GERARD JULIEN REME, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to PEGGY JOHANNE REME, as Administratrix (Estate File 23E003753 -590) of the decedent’s estate c/o Peggy Johanne Reme, 932 Pineborough Road, Charlotte, NC 28212, on or before April 1, 2024, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the abovenamed Administratrix.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Peggy Johanne Reme, Administratrix For the Estate of Gerard Julien Reme 2568288 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF CAROLE ANNE SHEPARD All persons, firms and corporations having claims against CAROLE ANNE SHEPARD, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to CARY SHEPARD BUMPUS, as Executrix (Estate File 23E0 05182- 59 0) of the decedent’s estate c/o Cary Shepard Bumpus, 10811 Sawgrass Court, Charlotte, NC 28226, on or before April 1, 2024, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the abovenamed Executrix.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Cary Shepard Bumpus, Executrix For the Estate of Carole Anne Shepard 2568293 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Date of Death: 05/29/2023 Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of Bessie Hardin Ledbetter aka Bessie H. Ledbetter, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned c/o The McIntosh Law Firm, P. C. at Post Office Box 2270, Davidson, North Carolina 28036, on or before the 3rd day of April, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024 Joyce Ledbetter Gottlieb, Administrator File # 23E005129-590, Mecklenburg County 2568167 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Wanda Jean Baker, aka Wanda J. Baker, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned in care of Nesbitt Law PLLC, 1820 Cumberland Ave., Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, on or before the 2nd day of April, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Ms. Robin Ann Mott, Executor of the Estate of Wanda Jean Baker 2568228 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Harbhajan Kaur Arora-Singh, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is

{ The Mecklenburg Times } to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 8014 Shorewood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277 on or before the 2nd day of April, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Shahbaz Singh Arora Administrator File #23E005368-590 2568309 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Laverne W James, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 4700 Ridgley Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208 on or before the 2nd day of April, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Denise J Williams Administrator File #23E005189-590 2567763 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS On December 14, 2023, Joan Lee qualified as Ancillary Executor of the Ancillary Estate of Chong Kil Lee AKA Chong Lee, late of Fort Lee, Bergen County, New Jersey. As the attorney for the Ancillary Estate of Chong Kil Lee AKA Chong Lee and on behalf of the Executor, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Ancillary Estate of Chong Kil Lee AKA Chong Lee to exhibit them to the undersigned at The Terry Law Firm, PLLC, 2115 Rexford Rd Suite 100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211, on or before the 3rd day of April, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Jonathan B. Polking, Attorney for the Ancillary Estate of Chong Kil Lee AKA Chong Lee Attorney: Jonathan B. Polking The Terry Law Firm, PLLC 2115 Rexford Rd Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28211 2568236 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Mary Magdalene Ham, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 1235 E Blvd E - 426 Charlotte, NC 28203, on or before the 28th day of March, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Rocquell Chisolm Executor File #23 E 2913 Christine S. Hart, Attorney 1235 East Blvd Ste # - 426 Charlotte, NC 28203 888.505.2031 2565836 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Ann Norman Stedman a/k/a Jan N. Stedman (SSN: 247-509772; Date of Death: 09-262023; Mecklenburg, NC, Estate File 23-E-005752-590), late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned in care of John B. Stedman and David N. Stedman, Co-Executors, 1230 Biltmore Dr, Charlotte, NC 28207 before the 2nd day of April, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 2nd day January, 2024.

John B. Stedman and David N. Stedman, Co-Executors 1230 Biltmore Dr., Charlotte, NC 28207 2568370 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Rachel M Snead, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 254 E Rebound Road, Lancaster, SC 29720 on or before the 2nd day of April, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2023.

Jane S Gaddis Executor File #2023 E 000414 2567779 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Dorothy W Culpepper, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 208 Sleepy Creek Drive, Clayton, NC 27520 on or before the 2nd day of April, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Philip Leroy Culpepper Executor File #23E004856-590 2568299 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Christine Mumford Beaman, aka Christine M. Beaman, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned in care of Nesbitt Law PLLC, 1820 Cumberland Ave., Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, on or before the 2nd day of April, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Ms. Shaye Beaman Ray, Administrator of the Estate of Christine Mumford Beaman 2568366 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Amanda Kimble Gray, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 5336 Elderbank Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Norma J Mitchell, Administrator File #2022 E 001248 2562164 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 01/02 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate Gladys Lloyd Hardin, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned c/o G. Miller Jordan, Kirk Palmer & Thigpen, P.A., 1300 Baxter Street, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28204, on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their

recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December 2023.

Theodore Johnson, Executor Estate of Gladys Lloyd Johnson 2562764 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Henry Seward Shields, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 11360 Olde Turnbury Court, Charlotte, NC 28277 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Tamara Blattner Executor File #23E005448-590 2561230 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 01/02 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Alexander George Moore, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 484 Clearwater Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Terence Oliver Moore Jr. Administrator File #23E004884-590 2562815 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 12/2 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of James Allen Locklear, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 4431 Millbridge Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Clardell Locklear Administrator File #23E004781-590 2562812 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS MECKLENBURG COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 23-E-5126 Having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Michelle Marie Neun, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned in care of Matthew R. Kain, Esq., Moore & Van Allen PLLC, 100 North Tryon Street, Suite 4700, Charlotte, North Carolina 282024003, on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, 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.

This 12th day of December, 2023.

Gregory C. Neun, Executor of the Estate of Michelle Marie Neun 2563532 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Alfred James Beyer, late of 6920 Marching Duck Drive, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Nor th Carolina 28210, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them

to the undersigned at the law office of PARKER POE ADAMS & BERNSTEIN LLP, 620 South Tryon Street, Suite 800, Charlotte, NC 28202, before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December 2023.

John H. Beyer, Executor of the Estate of Alfred James Beyer.

Attorney: Jeffery J. Morris Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP 620 South Tryon Street, Suite 800 Charlotte, NC 28202 2563515 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF SCOTT JOHN FULTON IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23 E 005181-590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Scott John Fulton, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Aaron Fulton, on or before Monday, March 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the abovenamed Executor.

Lisanne Mangum Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP Post Office Box 7 Monroe, NC 28111 Aaron Fulton 6424 Pamela Street Huntersville, NC 28078 2563526 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MARY ANNE BARRETT All persons, firms and corporations having claims against MARY ANNE BARRETT, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to VICTORIA WHITE BARRETT, as Executrix (Estate File 23E005032-590) of the decedent’s estate c/o Victoria White Barrett, 1004 Branson Mill Road, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313, on or before March 11, 2024, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the abovenamed Executrix.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Victoria White Barrett, Executrix For the Estate of Mary Anne Barrett NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Benny Ray Bowles, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to J. JEROME MILLER, 319 S. Sharon Amity Road, Suite 350, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211, on or before March 15, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Charlotte Elaine Hurley Anderson Bowles, Executor Estate of Benny Ray Bowles 319 S. Sharon Amity Road, Suite 350 Charlotte, NC 28211 2563845 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Irene Mary Falish, a/k/a Irene M. Falish, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, companies and other entities having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, care of Thomas J. Falish, Atty., 525 N. Tryon St., Suite 210, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202, on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Thomas John Falish, Executor 2563915 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Public Notice NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Date of Death: 07/26/2023 Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Natale D’Oria aka Natale Joseph D’Oria, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned c/o The McIntosh Law Firm, P. C. at Post Office Box 2270, Davidson, North Carolina 28036, on or before the 13th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023 Bonnie D. Hamrick, Executor File # 23E004900-590, Mecklenburg County 2563956 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Leo Livingston, Social Security Number xxxxx-3865, deceased late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned care of: Alan Davidson IV Baucom, Claytor, Benton, Morgan & Wood, P. A. Post Office Box 35246 Charlotte, North Carolina 28235 on or before the 11th day of March 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December 2023.

Emma Davis Executor of the Estate of Leo Livingston Estate File #: 23E005082-590 2563992 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Michael Eugene Mayer, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 7257 Pineville-Matthews Road, Suite 2100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226, on or before March 11, 2024, or this Notice of Administration will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This 12th day of December, 2023.

Mary C. Immen Administrator of the Estate of Michael Eugene Mayer File No. 23E005085-590 2563995 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Miriam Ann Wetmore, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 7257 PinevilleMatthews Road, Suite 2100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226, on or before March 11, 2024, or this Notice of Administration will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This 12th day of December, 2023.

Mary C. Immen Administrator of the Estate of Miriam Ann Wetmore File No. 23E002573-590 2563997 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Tony Richard Crockett, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 7257 Pineville-Matthews Road, Suite 2100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226, on or before March 11, 2024, or this Notice of Administration will be pleaded in

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bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This 12th day of December, 2023.

Mary C. Immen Administrator of the Estate of Tony Richard Crockett File No. 23E005754-590 2564001 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of John Robert Mattison, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at c/o Grant Law, LLC, at 3440 Toringdon Way, Suite 205, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277, phone 980-265-2570, on or before March 12, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said Estate should please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December 2023.

Brian C. Woodard Administrator of the Estate of Robert John Mattison 2563957 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Lorena Edwards Adams, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 6501 Tomahawk Lane, Charlotte, NC 28214 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Martin Thomas Adams Administrator File #2023 E 003635 2563866 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Kelly N Parrish, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 300 Carpenter Dr Apt D 25, Atlanta, GA 30328 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Timel Parrish Administrator File #23E005681-590 2563923 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator CTA of the estate of Jennette Marie Parker, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 865 Iron Bridge Road, Woolwine, VA 24185 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Canice Cordilla Parker Administrator CTA File #23E003610-590 2563959 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Co-Executors of the estate of Jenny Lee Jackson Price, Jenny L Price, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said

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estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 8828 Keller Court, Huntersville, NC 28078 and 2050 Darrel Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Kimberly Price Ellington Co-Executor Jeffrey L Price Co-Executor File #2023 E 003466 2563961 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 PUBLISHED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of Cletis Louise Lynch, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Baker Law Office, PLLC; 9620 Holly Point Drive, Suite 102, Huntersville North Carolina 28078, on or before the 31st day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 8th day of December, 2023.

Harvey Ray Lynch, Executor of the Estate of Cletis Louise Lynch 23 E 5039 Laura Snider Baker Baker Law Office, PLC 9620 Holly Point Drive, Suite 102 Huntersville, NC 28078 2564097 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Anne Black Gentry a/k/a Anne C. Gentry, deceased July 24, 2019, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned c/o Louise M. Paglen The McIntosh Law Firm, P. C. at Post Office Box 2270, Davidson, North Carolina 28036, on or before the 11th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023 Laurin Anne Titus, Executor File #23E5035, Mecklenburg County 2564126 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Barney Henry High III has qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jesse Sharon High, a/k/a Sharon Burn High, a/k/a Sharon B. High deceased, of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned in care of Crisp Cherry McCraw PLLC, Attn: Christian P. Cherry, 615 S. College Street, Suite 1430, Charlotte, NC 28202, on or before the 14th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Barney Henry High III c/o Crisp Cherry McCraw PLLC 615 S. College Street, Suite 1430 Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 332.0202 2563955 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Jesse James Miller, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 500 Academy Street, Laurens, SC 29360 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make

immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Christina A Hill Administrator File #23E005071-590 2562805 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS On December 6,2023, William F. Purvis, Jr. qualified as Executor of the estate of Joan M. Purvis AKA Joan Mann Purvis, late of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. As the attorney for the Estate of Joan M. Purvis AKA Joan Mann Purvis and on behalf of the Executor, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Joan M. Purvis AKA Joan Mann Purvis to exhibit them to the undersigned at The Terry Law Firm, PLLC, 2115 Rexford Rd Suite 100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211, on or before the 13th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Jonathan B. Polking, Attorney for the Estate of Joan M. Purvis AKA Joan Mann Purvis Attorney: Jonathan B. Polking The Terry Law Firm, PLLC 2115 Rexford Rd Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28211 2563952 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

{ The Mecklenburg Times } Executrix of the Estate of Richard Stiles Darlington, Jr., a/k/a Richard S. Darlington, Jr. Attorney: W. Curtis Elliott, Jr. Culp Elliott & Carpenter, P.L.L.C. 6801 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28211 2565298 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Jerry Phillip Reap, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present such claims to the undersigned Administrator at 24001A Old Aquadale Road, Albemarle, NC 28001 on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 6th day of November, 2023 Janelle A. Eudy Administrator of the Estate of Jerry Phillip Reap 24001A Old Aquadale Road Albemarle, NC 28001 2565268 12/19, 12/26, 01/02, 01/09

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Eva L. Peele a/k/a Eva Lee Peele, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 4512 Poplar Grove Drive, Charlotte, NC 28269 on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Wendell M. Peele Jr. Executor File #23E003753-590 2563986 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE - MECKLENBURG COUNTY - SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - BEFORE THE CLERK OF COURT - FILE NO. 23SP004277-590 THE REFLECTIONS ASSOCIATION OF UNIT OWNERS INC., Petitioner, Vs. CEDRIC MCCORKLE, Respondent To: Cedric McCorkle; TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against Cedric McCorkle has been filed in the above-captioned special proceeding. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: A proceeding has been commenced to determine the ownership of surplus proceeds following a claim of lien foreclosure.

You are required to make a defense to this pleading not later than forty days after the date of publishing, on or before January 23, 2024, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you may apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 13th day of December, 2023.

By: Benjamin C. Karb Kirk Palmer & Thigpen 1300 Baxter Street, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28204 Telephone: 704-332-8000 Fax: 704-332-8264 2566598 12/26, 1/2, 1/9

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Anthony Lee Inklebarger a/k/a Anthony Inklebarger, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at c/o Danica Little of Danica Little Law, PLLC, at 11220 Elm Lane, Suite 200, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277, phone 704-343-5633 and fax 704-343-5092, on or before March 20, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said Estate should please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December 2023.

Lauren Kukla Administrator of the Estate of Anthony Lee Inklebarger 2565244 12/19, 12/26, 01/02, 01/09 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as the Executrix of the Estate of Richard Stiles Darlington, Jr., a/k/a Richard S. Darlington, Jr., late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the Law Offices of Culp Elliott & Carpenter, P.L.L.C. located at 6801 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28211, before the 20th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Beverly B. Darlington

NOTICE OF SERVICE NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 23CVD9209 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG. Juan Carlos Interiano Ramirez VS. Karla Elena Martinez Ramirez TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed on 05/26/2023, in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: DIVORCE. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than at least 40 days from the first publication of this notice: and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

P. Scott Harvey, Esq. By: P. Scott Harvey Attorney for Juan Carlos Interiano Ramirez 4801 E. Independence Blvd. Suite 605 Charlotte , NC 28212 State Bar Number 56324.

2564172 12/26, 01/02, 01/09 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23CVS003724-590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG ANGIE L. PEREZ,

Plaintiff, v.

JAMES RICHARDSON, Defendant.

TO: James Richardson 9816 Perimeter Station Drive, Apt. 103 Charlotte, NC 28216 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: Claim for personal injury as a result of an automobile accident on or about June 2, 2022.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after December 26, 2023 exclusive of said date, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 26th day of December, 2023. /s/ Joseph H. Downer Joseph H. Downer NC Bar 29184 521 East Morehead Street, Suite 120 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Telephone: (704) 719-9080 2565212 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 22CV010715-590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG LATONIA S. ANDREWS and STACEY R. ROBITAILLE, Plaintiffs, v.

RENE RODRIGUEZ, Defendant.

TO: Rene Rodriguez 12123 Red Hickory Lane Charlotte, NC 28273 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: Claim for personal injury as a result of an automobile accident on or about June 20, 2020.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after December 26, 2023 exclusive of said date, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 26th day of December, 2023. /s/ Joseph H. Downer Joseph H. Downer NC Bar 29184 521 East Morehead Street, Suite 120 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Telephone: (704) 719-9080 2565215 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 Summons IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Civil Action No.: 2023-CP-3800393 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ORANGEBURG LAWRENCE WASHINGTON AND MARY WASHINGTON, Plaintiffs, v.

KYM MICHELE KOONTZ AND TH URM ON D LOG I ST I C S , LLC A /K /A R THURMOND LOGISTICS, LLC, Defendants.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend the action(s) set forth in the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on Plaintiff’s attorney at Spann Wilder Law, LLC, 2131 Dorchester Rd., Post Office Box 70488, N. Charleston, South Carolina 29415, within thirty (30) days after the service thereof, exclusive of the day of such service.

YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE FURTHER that if you fail to appear and defend and fail to answer the Complaint as required by this Summons within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the said Complaint.

North Charleston, South Carolina Dated: March 17, 2023 SPANN WILDER LAW, LLC By: /s/ Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder SC BAR # 15913 2131 Dorchester Rd (29405) PO Box 70488 N. Charleston, SC 29415 (843) 266-7792 // (843) 2667797, fax 2566596 12/26, 1/2, 1/9

NOTICE OF SERVICE NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 23-CV030289 - 590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG Marvin Alexander Molina Cruz, Plaintiff, VS. John Doe, Defendant: TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed on October 23, 2023, in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: CHILD CUSTODY. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than at least 40 days from the first publication of this notice; and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

Tim Gore, Esq. By: Tim Gore Attorney for Plaintiff 4801 E. Independence Blvd. Suite 605 Charlotte, NC 28212 State Bar Number 36191.

2566668 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 CIVIL SUMMONS In The General Court Of Justice Superior Court Division File No. 23 CVS 18000 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Mecklenburg County Djuana Clyburn 2579 Broons Old Mill Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 VERSUS Wayne Stover To Each Of The Defendant(s) Named Below: Wayne Stover 1707 Oakdale Green Drive Charlotte, NC 28216 IMPORTANT! You have been sued! These papers are legal documents, DO NOT throw these papers out!

You have to respond within 30 days. You may want to talk with a lawyer about your case as soon as possible, and, if needed, speak with someone who reads English and can translate these papers!

A Civil Action Has Been Commenced Against You! You are notified to appear and answer the complaint of the plaintiff as follows: 1. Serve a copy of your written answer to the complaint upon the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after you have been served. You may serve your answer by delivering a copy to the plaintiff or by mailing it to the plaintiff’s last known address, and 2. File the original of the written answer with the Clerk of Superior Court of the county named above.

If you fail to answer the complaint, the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Date Issued 10-5-23 Time 01:00 PM Ryan P. Alderson, Esq. The Melonakos Law Firm 1310 Augusta Street Greenville, SC 29605 COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES (Jury Trial Demanded) THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CASE NO.: 23 CVS 18000 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY DJUANA CLYBURN v.

WAYNE STOVER, DEFENDANT. COMES NOW, Djuana Clyburn, by and through the undersigned counsel of record and files this Complaint for Damages against Defendant Wayne Stover, and hereby shows this Honorable Court as follows: PARTIES, JURISDICTION, VENUE, AND SERVICE OF PROCESS 1. The Plaintiff is a citizen of the State of North Carolina and, by bringing this action, subjects herself to the jurisdiction of this Court.

2. The Defendant, Wayne Stover (hereinafter “Defendant”) is a citizen of the State of North Carolina, and is subject to the jurisdiction of this Court. The Defendant may be served with process at 1707 Oakdale Green Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28216.

3.

The collision giving rise to this action occurred in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

4. Venue and jurisdiction are proper for the foregoing reasons.

5. The Defendant has been properly served with process in this action.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

6. The Plaintiff repeats the foregoing allegations as if repeated here, verbatim.

7.

On September 21, 2022, Plaintiff was traveling southbound on Kenilworth Avenue near its intersection with Pearl Parkway in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

8. At the same time, the Defendant was operating a 2012 Ford and was making a left turn onto the roadway where Plaintiff was traveling.

9. Defendant failed to yield the right of way to Plaintiffs vehicle and caused a collision.

10. The force of the collision directly and proximately caused the Plaintiff to suffer injuries and damages.

FOR A FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION (Negligence) 11. The Plaintiff repeats the foregoing allegations as if repeated here, verbatim.

12. The Defendant owed the Plaintiff certain duties, including, but not limited to, duties of care to: a. operate the vehicle in a reasonably safe manner; b. obey the rules of the road; c. obey the statutes that govern the operation of motor vehicles on the roadways of North Carolina; d. leave a safe distance between his vehicle and other vehicles; e. slow his vehicle as required by traffic, road, and weather conditions; f. yield the right of way when turning left; g. perform other duties as will be shown through discovery and at trial.

13. Breaches of that duty of care constitute negligence and sometimes recklessness.

14. The Defendant breached his duty of care to the Plaintiff in one or more of the following ways: a. failing to apply brakes or failing to maintain brakes in a safe operating condition; b. failing to keep a proper lookout; c. failing to maintain a safe distance while traveling near the Plaintiff; d. failing to keep his vehicle under proper control; e. failing to slow his vehicle by reason of traffic, road and/or weather conditions; f. failing to yield right of way; g. driving too fast for conditions; and h. in such other ways as will become evident through discovery.

15. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendant’s negligence, the Plaintiff has suffered some, or all, of the following injuries and damages: a. expenses for medical care and treatment, in the past, present, and future; b. physical pain and suffering; c. emotional trauma; d. partial and permanent impairment of physical function; e. inconvenience; f. temporary and permanent partial inability to engage in activities of daily living; g. lost time and opportunity to earn income; h. property damage; i. loss of enjoyment of life; and J. other damages that will be shown through discovery and at trial.

16. The Plaintiff is therefore informed and believes she is entitled to judgment against the Defendant for damages.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays for a jury trial, and judgment against the Defendant for actual damages, nominal damages, the costs of this action, and for such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Respectfully submitted, s/ Ryan P. Alderson Ryan P. Alderson, Esq. SC Bar No. 103126 Attorney for Plaintiff THE MELONAKOS LAW FIRM 1310 Augusta Street Greenville, SC 29605 864-485-5555 864-752-1600 ryan@scinjuryattorney.com 2566378 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23-CVD-9552 LAURIE JUVENAL NGATA, Plaintif f vs.

R ASHAD

{ The Mecklenburg Times } N AT H A N I E L JENKINS, Defendant TO: RASHAD NATHANIEL JENKINS, the above named defendant: TAKE NOTICE, that a Complaint seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: That the plaintiff be granted an ABSOLUTE DIVORCE. TAKE NOTICE that you are required to make a defense to such pleading not later than the 13th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024, said date being forty (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 21st day of DECEMBER, 2023.

Burke & Associates, Raymond A. Burke, Attorney for Plaintiff,6135 Park South Drive, Ste.510, Charlotte, NC 28210 Tel: 704248-5100 State Bar #23028 2568257 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Division File No. 19CVS017725-590 Mark Irwin West, et ux., Plaintiffs, v.

Kevin Robert Cella; et ux., et al., Defendants.

TO: James H. Pulliam and spouse, Nina M. Pulliam TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the aboveentitled action because of your ownership of 413 E. Tremont Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203 (Parcel ID 12105704). The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: declaratory judgment, quiet title, and permanent injunction.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than February 12, 2024, which 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 21st day of December, 2023. /s/ David W. Murray David W. Murray Murray Law Firm, PLLC P.O. Box 11685 Charlotte, NC 28220 (704) 940-9095 2568261 1/2, 1/9, 1/16

GOVERNMENT MECKLENBURG

HEARINGS AND MINUTES The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices In the following case we have held or will have a hearing, determined that the dwelling located on the property is deteriorated and issued an order requiring the owner(s) to repair the dwelling by the date indicated. Failure to repair by the date indicated may result in penalties against the owner(s).

For more information concerning a case, contact the inspector for that case: Interested parties: Tanglewood Owner LLC Case Number: 20230049399 Property: 4528 Wynbrook Wy #45, Charlotte, NC 28269 Repair by: January 19, 2024 Inspector: Alex Gregory, 704336-7986 Submitted by: Mark Fowler, West Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

2567922 1/2 The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices We will hold a hearing upon the Housing Code complaint regarding the property listed below. We will hold the hearing at West Service Area, 2550 West Boulevard, Charlotte, NC at the time indicated, for the purpose of determining whether the property contains the Code violations that the inspector has determined to exist. For additional information concerning the case, contact the inspector for that case.

Interested parties: 3224 Avalon Ave LLC Case Number: 20230061309

Property: 3220 Avalon Av #15, Charlotte, NC 28208 Hearing Date: January 24, 2024 @ 8:00 a.m.

Inspector: Marjorie Jerez, 704336-3573 Submitted by: Mark Fowler, West Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

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Property: 1200 Harrill St,Charlotte, NC 28205 Hearing Date: January 23 2024 @ 8:00 a.m.

Inspector: Madeline Rodriguez, 704-336-5429 Submitted by: Jerry Green, East Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

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The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices

The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices

In the following case we have held or will have a hearing, determined that the dwelling located on the property is deteriorated and issued an order requiring the owner(s) to repair the dwelling by the date indicated. This is to serve notice that Lis Pendens for a Complaint & Notice of Hearing and Findings of Fact and Order has been filed with the Clerk of Court. For more information concerning a case, contact the inspector for that case.

Interested Parties: Michael P Messer, Linda Joyce Messer, Alta Financial Corporation Case Number: 20170029687 Property: 8731 Dogwood Dr Charlotte, NC 28215 Lis Pendens Filed: Complaint & Notice of Hearing: November 16, 2023 Findings of Fact & Order to Repair: November 16, 2023 Inspector: Neil Barnette , 704336-6976 Submitted by: Marty Taylor, South Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

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We will hold a hearing upon the Housing Code complaint regarding the property listed below. We will hold the hearing at East Service Area, 3505 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC, at the time indicated, for the purpose of determining whether the property contains the Code violations that the inspector has determined to exist. For additional information concerning the case, contact the inspector for that case.

Interested parties: Charlotte Holdings 240 LP Case Number: 20230059729 Property: 5909 Farm Pond Ln #106 Charlotte, NC 28212 Hearing Date: January 23, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m.

Inspector: Kerrick Faulkner, 704432-6289 Submitted by: Jonathan Simpson, East Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

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The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices In the following case we have held or will have a hearing, determined that the dwelling located on the property is deteriorated and issued an order requiring the owner(s) to repair the dwelling by the date indicated. This is to serve notice that Lis Pendens for a Complaint & Notice of Hearing and Findings of Fact and Order has been filed with the Clerk of Court. For more information concerning a case, contact the inspector for that case.

Interested Parties: Known and Unknown Heirs of Edwin Clark Russell, Erin Clark Russell, William D Nichols, Jamie D Russell, William Brian Russell Case Number: 20210037597 Property: 5321 Farm Pond Ln Charlotte, NC 28212 Lis Pendens Filed: Complaint & Notice of Hearing: April 12, 2023 Findings of Fact & Order to Repair: April 12, 2023 Inspector: Neil Barnette , 704336-6976 Submitted by: Marty Taylor, South Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

2567918 1/2 The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices We will hold a hearing upon the Housing Code complaint regarding the property listed below. We will hold the hearing at South Service Area, 11217 Providence Rd West, Charlotte, NC, 28277 at the time indicated, for the purpose of determining whether the property contains the Code violations that the inspector has determined to exist. For additional information concerning the case, contact the inspector for that case.

Interested parties: KJ Realty LLC Case Number: 20230052710 Property: 8624 Sharonbrook Dr Charlotte, NC 28210 Hearing Date: January 18, 2024 @ 8:00 AM Inspector: Bradley Winter, 704432-2436 Submitted by: Marty Taylor, South Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

2567917 1/2 The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices We will hold a hearing upon the Housing Code complaint regarding the property listed below. We will hold the hearing at East Service Area, 3505 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC, at the time indicated, for the purpose of determining whether the property contains the Code violations that the inspector has determined to exist. For additional information concerning the case, contact the inspector for that case.

Interested parties: Darga Real Estate Holdings LLC Case Number: 20230059461

The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices We will hold a hearing upon the Housing Code complaint regarding the property listed below. We will hold the hearing at South Service Area, 11217 Providence Rd W, Charlotte, NC, at the time indicated, for the purpose of determining whether the property contains the Code violations that the inspector has determined to exist. For additional information concerning the case, contact the inspector for that case.

Interested parties: PRICILLA A CO Case Number: 20230065232 Property: 2211 KNICKERBOCKER DR CHARLOTTE NC 28212 Hearing Date: January 17, 2024 at 08:00 AM Inspector: John Barrett, 704353-1882 Submitted by: Kim Sauer, South Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

2567910 1/2 The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices We will hold a hearing upon the Housing Code complaint regarding the property listed below. We will hold the hearing at East Service Area, 3505 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC, at the time indicated, for the purpose of determining whether the property contains the Code violations that the inspector has determined to exist. For additional information concerning the case, contact the inspector for that case.

Interested parties: Safari One Asset Company LLC Case Number: 20230060667 Property: 3401 Cranberry Nook Ct, Charlotte, NC 28269 Hearing Date: January 23, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m.

Inspector: Chloe Hankinson, 704-336-2265 Submitted by: Jerry Green, East Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

2567759 1/2 The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices We will hold a hearing upon the Housing Code complaint regarding the property listed below. We will hold the hearing at East Service Area, 3505 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC, at the time indicated, for the purpose of determining whether the property contains the Code violations that the inspector has determined to exist. For additional information concerning the case, contact the inspector for that case.

Interested parties: Alesha Valshawn Eaves Case Number: 20230045202 Property: 2033 Copperplate Rd ,Charlotte, NC 28262 Hearing Date: January 17, 2024 @ 9:30 a.m.

Inspector: Michael McClain, 704336-5693

Submitted by: Jerry Green, East Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

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TAXES NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 23CV040340-590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG MECKLENBURG COUNTY, Plaintiff, vs.

Duluth 120 Corporation, a Georgia corporation (successor by merger to Hill Land Corporation, a North Carolina corporation); City of Charlotte (lien holder); and any and all other interested persons, whether sane or insane, adult or minor, in esse or en ventra sa mere, known or unknown, resident or nonresident, live corporations or dissolved corporations, who might have or claim any right or title to the property which is the subject of this action, Defendants.

To: Duluth 120 Corporation, a Georgia corporation (successor by merger to Hill Land Corporation, a North Carolina corporation); City of Charlotte (lien holder); and any and all other interested persons, whether sane or insane, adult or minor, in esse or en ventra sa mere, known or unknown, resident or nonresident, live corporations or dissolved corporations, who might have or claim any right or title to the property which is the subject of this action.

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: Foreclosure of the tax liens for the County of Mecklenburg for the years 2014 through and including 2023 against the following described property: All that certain lot or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and more particularly described and defined as follows: BEING all of that 1.4 acre (more or less) parcel of land indexed as Tax Parcel No. 027-103-67 and being part of the tract labelled “Proposed Hucks Road Reserved 100’ Right of Way” as shown on the map of HAMPTON PLACE SUBDIVISION, Phase 6, Map 1, recorded in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry in Map Book 50 at Page 41.

BEING a portion of the property conveyed to Hill Land Corporation, a North Carolina corporation, by Deed recorded in Book 5612 at Page 382 in said Registry.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than February 12, 2024, and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This 19th day of December, 2023. /S/ J.D. DuPuy J.D. DuPuy RUFF, BOND, COBB, WADE & BETHUNE, L.L.P. 831 East Morehead Street, Ste. 560 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Telephone: (704) 377-1634, Ext. 103, Fax (704)-342-3308 2567882 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 23CV040341-590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG MECKLENBURG COUNTY, Plaintiff, vs.

Minner Carelock, Jr., and Spouse, if any; and any and all other interested persons, whether sane or insane, adult or minor, in esse or en ventra sa mere, known or unknown, resident or nonresident, live corporations or dissolved corporations, who might have or claim any right or title to the property which is the subject of this action, Defendants.

To: Minner Carelock, Jr., and Spouse, if any; and any and all other interested persons, whether sane or insane, adult

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Public Notice or minor, in esse or en ventra sa mere, known or unknown, resident or nonresident, live corporations or dissolved corporations, who might have or claim any right or title to the property which is the subject of this action.

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: Foreclosure of the tax liens for the County of Mecklenburg for the years 2014 through and including 2023 against the following described property: All that certain lot or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and more particularly described and defined as follows: BEING all of the property currently designated as tax code number 027-011-19 and being a 1.013 acre (+/-) lot located off Wade E. Morgan Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, 28269.

BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to Minner Carelock, Jr., and wife, Gwendolyn R. Carelock, by Deed recorded in Book 7672 at Page 757 in the Mecklenburg County Public.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than February 12, 2024, and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This 19th day of December, 2023.

/S/ J.D. DuPuy J.D. DuPuy RUFF, BOND, COBB, WADE & BETHUNE, L.L.P. 831 East Morehead Street, Ste. 560 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Telephone: (704) 377-1634, Ext. 103, Fax (704)-342-3308

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NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23CV036904-590 NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY Mecklenburg County, A Body Politic and Corporate vs.

Unknown Heirs at Law of David Lee Harrington, David Lee Harrington, Unknown Spouse of David Lee Harrington, Tracey H. Smith, City of Charlotte, Lienholder TO: Unknown Heirs at Law of David Lee Harrington, David Lee Harrington, Unknown Spouse of David Lee Harrington, Tracey H. Smith, City of Charlotte, Lienholder 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: Foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes owing to Mecklenburg County on your interest in the property described as follows: BEING the eastern one-half of Hill Top Drive (closed) that is adjacent to and west of Lot 188, WEST VIEW HILLS Subdivision (both Hill Top Drive and Lot 188 being shown on the plat recorded in Map Book 6, Page 671), said eastern one-half of Hill Top Drive being acquired by a predecessors in title by way of deeds recorded in Book 5290, Page 918, and Book 11100, Page 727; said Hill Top Drive being closed by virtue of Resolution Closing Hill Top Drive recorded in Book 4681 at Page 440, Mecklenburg County Public Registry.

Together with and subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record, and matters of survey.

Also being identified as Parcel ID# 05914312, Mecklenburg County Tax Office. Address: Paw Creek Road Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claims and interests that you may have in the property, to have a commissioner appointed to sell the Property and to deliver to the purchaser a deed to said real estate in fee simple, free and clear of all encumbrances, and that the interests and equities of redemption of the Defendants in the property be forever barred and foreclosed.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than February 7, 2024 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

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This day of December 7, 2023.

Michael Scott Attorney for Plaintiff Capital Center 82 Patton Avenue, Suite 500 Asheville, North Carolina 28801 (828) 252-8010 2567896 01/2 , 01/9, 01/16 NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23CV036939-590 NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY Mecklenburg County, A Body Politic and Corporate vs.

Unknown Heirs at Law of Nancy P. King, City of Charlotte, Lienholder TO: Unknown Heirs at Law of Nancy P. King, City of Charlotte, Lienholder 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: Foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes owing to Mecklenburg County on your interest in the property described as follows: BEING all of Lot #38, as shown on plat made of Milhaven Acres No. 2 by J. G. Spratt, R.S., on November 9, 1959, and which plat is duly recorded in Plat Book 9, at page 123, Mecklenburg County Registry, to which reference is hereby made for a more full and complete description by metes and bounds.

Together with and subject to easements, restrictions, water rights and rights of way of record, and matters of survey.

Also being identified as Parcel ID# 04120412, Mecklenburg County Tax Office. Address: 2700 Dellinger Cr Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claims and interests that you may have in the property, to have a commissioner appointed to sell the Property and to deliver to the purchaser a deed to said real estate in fee simple, free and clear of all encumbrances, and that the interests and equities of redemption of the Defendants in the property be forever barred and foreclosed.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than February 12, 2024 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This day of December 14, 2023.

Chad A Haight Attorney for Plaintiff Capital Center 82 Patton Avenue, Suite 500 Asheville, North Carolina 28801 (828) 252-8010 2567666 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 23CV039298-590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG MECKLENBURG COUNTY, Plaintiff, vs.

Heirs of Neal M. Craig, Jr.; Carmen Dawn Craig and Spouse, if any; Kimmel McEwen Craig and Spouse, if any; Lynn Craig Bowles and Spouse, if any; Elizabeth Craig Howey and Spouse, if any; Heirs of Jon Russell Howell; Craig R. Howell and Spouse, if any; Debra A. Howell and Spouse, if any; Kenneth W. Howell and Spouse, if any; Laura C. Corpening and Spouse, if any; Karen Craig and Spouse, if any; Suzanne Craig and Spouse, if any; Janice C. Liles and Spouse, if any; and Norma C. Monroe and Spouse, if any; and any and all other interested persons, whether sane or insane, adult or minor, in esse or en ventra sa mere, known or unknown, resident or nonresident, live corporations or dissolved corporations, who might have or claim any right or title to the property which is the subject of this action, Defendants.

To: Heirs of Neal M. Craig, Jr.; Carmen Dawn Craig and Spouse, if any; Kimmel McEwen Craig and Spouse, if any; Lynn Craig Bowles and Spouse, if any; Elizabeth Craig Howey and Spouse, if any; Heirs of Jon Russell Howell; Craig R. Howell and Spouse, if any; Debra A. Howell and Spouse, if any;

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Public Notice

Kenneth W. Howell and Spouse, if any; Laura C. Corpening and Spouse, if any; Karen Craig and Spouse, if any; Suzanne Craig and Spouse, if any; Janice C. Liles and Spouse, if any; and Norma C. Monroe and Spouse, if any; and any and all other interested persons, whether sane or insane, adult or minor, in esse or en ventra sa mere, known or unknown, resident or nonresident, live corporations or dissolved corporations, who might have or claim any right or title to the property which is the subject of this action.

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: Foreclosure of the tax liens for the County of Mecklenburg for the years 2014 through and including 2023 against the following described property: All that certain lot or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and more particularly described and defined as follows: BEING all of the property currently designated as Mecklenburg County tax code number 157-20 6 21 and consisting of 0.059 acres (+/-) located off Craig Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28211, said property also being a portion of Lots 19 in Block 1 of CRAIGMORE HILLS, as the same is shown in Map Book 6 at Page 279 in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry.

BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to Neal M. Craig and wife, Dora Allen Craig,

by Deed recorded in Book 925 at Page 243 in said Registry.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than January 29, 2024, and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This 14th day of December, 2023. /S/ J.D. DuPuy J.D. DuPuy RUFF, BOND, COBB, WADE & BETHUNE, L.L.P. 831 East Morehead Street, Ste. 560 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Telephone: (704) 377-1634, Ext. 103, Fax (704)-342-3308 2565790 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

REAL ESTATE - IREDELL

TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 22 SP 404 NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed

by June W. Ingram, unmarried and Robert Lee Watts, unmarried to Henry V. Cunningham, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated October 24, 2008 and recorded on October 29, 2008 in Book 1971 at Page 306, Iredell County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Iredell County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pin set, said iron being located 34 feet from the centerline of SR 1333; thence South 47 deg. 18 min.

West 276.35 feet to an iron pin, common corner of Malcolm E. Parry; thence North 34 deg. 36 min. 08 sec. West 84.14 feet to an iron pin in Parry’s line; thence North 45 deg. 50 min. East 268.41 feet to an iron pin and running parallel with the right of way of SR 1333, South 40 deg. 16 min. 10 sec. East 90.25 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, AND CONTAINING 0.542 ACRES, as surveyed October 27, 1978, and being a survey for Mary Watts by R. B.

Kestler, Jr., RS. For back title see Deed Book 875, at Page 1121, Iredell County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 200 Eufola Road, Statesville, NC 28677.

A Certified Check ONLY (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All Lawful Heirs of June Watts Ingram and All Lawful Heirs of Robert Lee Watts.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)].

Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 File No.: 21-09475-FC02 2566959 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23SP420 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF IREDELL IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JOSEPH BUCKLEY AND JANET BUCKLEY DATED OCTOBER 13, 2022 RECORDED IN BOOK 2952 AT PAGE 1672 IN THE IREDELL COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in payment of the secured debt and failure to perform the agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the secured debt, the

{ The Mecklenburg Times } undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the usual place of sale at the Iredell County courthouse at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2024, the following described real estate and any improvements situated thereon, in Iredell County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed

by Joseph Buckley; Janet Buckley, dated October 13, 2022 to secure the original principal amount of $178,002.00, and recorded in Book 2952 at Page 1672 of the Iredell County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 142 Westridge Dr, Statesville, NC 28625 Ta x Parcel ID: 4715315526.000 The record owner(s) of the property, according to the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Joseph Buckley and Janet Buckley.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required from the highest bidder and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. After the expiration of the upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS residing at the property: be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is 19th day of December, 2023.

Grady I. Ingle, Attorney for Substitute Trustee Ingle Law Firm, PA 13801 Reese Blvd West Suite 160 Huntersville, NC 28078 (980) 771-0717 Ingle Case Number: 2245034960 2567660 1/02, 1/09

PROBATE - IREDELL

PROBATE NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Ruby G Dickenson, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to

the undersigned at 1115 Country Place Drive, Matthews, NC 28105, on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 26th day of December, 2023.

Connie Wike Executor File #23E005868-590 2566671 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Teddy Edwin Haithcox, aka Ted Edwin Haithcox, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 2105 Wilson Ave., Monroe, NC 28110, or in care of Nesbitt Law PLLC, 1820 Cumberland Ave., Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 26th day of December, 2023.

Mr. Max Graham Haithcox, Administrator of the Estate of Teddy Edwin Haithcox 2566465 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Gloria Stella Maziarz, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 618 St. Andrews Rd, Statesville, NC 28625, on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 26th day of December, 2023.

Maria Smith Executor File #2023 E 001243 2566673 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE TO CREDITORS North Carolina Iredell County File No.: 2023 E 1309 Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Gail Thompson Collins, deceased, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to file an itemized, verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 26th day of March 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment.

This the 26th day of December 2023.

Chanda Leagon McCoy 474 Templeton Rd Mooresville, NC 28117 Anthony S. Privette THE LAW OFFICE OF ANTHONY S. PRIVETTE, PLLC 3475 E. Broad Street Statesville, NC 28625 Telephone: 704/872-8125 www.attorneyprivette.com 2566876 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of DeAnne Strong Malcolm, this is to notify all persons having claims against DeAnne Strong Malcolm, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, to present an itemized verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt settlement.

This the 26th day of December, 2023.

Mail statement to: Scott W. Malcolm Executor for the Estate of DeAnne Strong Malcolm 1104 S. Magnolia Street Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 With copy to: Clifton W. Homesley

Attorney for Estate of DeAnne Strong Malcolm HOMESLEY & WINGO LAW GROUP PLLC 330 South Main Street Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 (704) 664-2162 2566663 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Limited Per s o n a l R e p r e s e nt at i ve for the Estate of Peggy Sue Miller, aka Peggy S. Miller, Peggy Mitchem Miller, Peggy Miller, of Mooresville, Iredell County, NC, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 270, Davidson, NC 28036, on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 26th day of December, 2023.

Gerald Roy Miller 346 Camino Real Road PO Box 4270 Mooresville, NC 28117 Send claims to: Estate of Peggy Sue Miller Gerald Roy Miller, Limited Personal Representative c/o Lauren T. Millovitsch Creamer Millovitsch, PLLC 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 270 Davidson, NC 28036 2566661 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Egon Otto Josef Englert, aka Egon O. Englert, Egon Englert, of Mooresville, Iredell County, NC, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 270, Davidson, NC 28036, on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Cordula Mayer 112 Fox Tail Court Statesville, NC 28677 Send claims to: Estate of Egon Otto Josef Englert Cordula Mayer, Executor c/o Lauren T. Millovitsch Creamer Millovitsch, PLLC 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 270 Davidson, NC 28036 2565794 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Deborah Anne Rusczak, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 253 N Patterson St, Statesville, NC 28677 on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Michael Ronald Rusczak Administrator File #2021 E 001528 Jared E. Stone, Attorney 1251 Davie Avenue Statesville NC 28677 704.380.4893 2565944 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Admtnistrator of the estate of Robert Lee English, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at PO Box 11, Turkey, NC 28393, on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate

will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

John Adam English Admtnistrator File #2022 E 001176 2565305 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Betty Ann Wilson aka Betty Ann Shoemaker aka Betty Shoemaker Wilson aka Betty S. Wilson, this is to notify all persons having claims against Betty Ann Wilson aka Betty Ann Shoemaker aka Betty Shoemaker Wilson aka Betty S. Wilson, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, to present an itemized verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt settlement.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Mail statement to: Donna Benton Anderson Executor for the Estate of Betty Ann Wilson aka Betty Ann Shoemaker aka Betty Shoemaker Wilson aka Betty S. Wilson 547 Ridge Avenue Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 With copy to: Clifton W. Homesley Attorney for Estate of Betty Ann Wilson aka Betty Ann Shoemaker aka Betty Shoemaker Wilson aka Betty S. Wilson HOMESLEY & WINGO LAW GROUP PLLC 330 South Main Street Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 (704) 664-2162 2565808 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF JEFFREY WAYNE FRAZIER deceased, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to file an itemized, verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 20th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt settlement. This 19th day of December, 2023.

Abigail Elisabeth Frazier, Executor Estate of Jeffrey Wayne Frazier, Deceased Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court File 21 E 792 154 Big Tree Drive Statesville, NC 28677 Beth R. Setzer BETH R. SETZER ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.C. P. O. Box 1397 Statesville, NC 28687 2565804 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of David Robert Anthony, this is to notify all persons having claims against David Robert Anthony, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, to present an itemized verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt settlement.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Mail statement to: Joan Lee Anthony Executor for the Estate of David Robert Anthony 144 Gondola Rd. Mooresville, NC 28117 With copy to: Clifton W. Homesley Attorney for the Estate of David Robert Anthony HOMESLEY & WINGO LAW GROUP PLLC 330 South Main Street Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 (704) 664-2162 2565261 12/19, 12/26, 01/02, 01/09 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF LINDA FRANCES GUIGOU VINSON deceased, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to file an itemized, verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 20th day of March, 2024 or

{ The Mecklenburg Times } this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt settlement. This 19th day of December, 2023.

Theron Todd Vinson, Executor Estate of Linda Frances Guigou Vinson, Deceased Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court File 22 E 1336 715 Georgie Street Troutman, NC 28166 Beth R. Setzer BETH R. SETZER ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.C. P. O. Box 1397 Statesville, NC 28687 2565109 12/19, 12/26, 01/02, 01/09 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Olin Christenbury, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 324 Ireland Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22406, on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Leann Sek, Administrator File #2023 E 001142 Seth J. Johnson, Attorney at Law 239 E. Broad Street Statesville, NC 28677 (704) 873-7233 2563909 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Public Administrator of the estate of Alfred Daniel Kistler, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 1251 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677, on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2023.

Jared E Stone Public Administrator File #2022 E 000555 2562810 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Clifford Richard Boeckman, late of 158 Rehoboth Lane, Mooresville, NC 28117, Iredell, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned Attorney for the Estate of Clifford Richard Boeckman, at 18525 Statesville Rd. Unit D-2, Cornelius, NC 28031, on or before April 6, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024 Thomas C. Jeter III, Attorney for Nancy M. Rosato, as Executrix of the Estate of Clifford Richard Boeckman Iredell County Case File No.: 23-E-1295 Attorney for Executrix: Thomas C. Jeter III, Esq. Nosal & Jeter, LLP 18525 Statesville Rd. Unit D-2 Cornelius, NC 28031 Phone: (704) 608 - 3429 Fax: (803) 403 -9515 Thomas@nosaljeterlaw.com 2568229 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23

REAL ESTATE - UNION

TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER CLAIM OF LIEN RE: 23-SP-598 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power granted in the recorded Declarations and North Carolina law which authorize the foreclosure of the Claim of

Lien filed against Brian Mciver and Rochelle Gould by Brandon Oaks Community Association, Inc. (hereinafter “Association”), filed July 19, 2023 and filed in Case Number 23-M-491 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court for Union County by power of sale and because of a failure to make timely payment of assessments and other sums due to the Association and pursuant to an Order entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court and pursuant to demand of the Association, the undersigned Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the Courthouse of Union County, in the City of Monroe, North Carolina, at 3:30 p.m. on the 9th day of January, 2024, all that certain parcel of real estate, including any undivided interest in common area and all improvements and fixtures located thereon, in Union County, North Carolina, more particularly described as follows: BEIN G THE RE A L PROPERTY described in the deed recorded in Deed Book 7968, at Page 844 in Union County Public Registry.

Tax PIN: 071-172-82 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3806 Waters Reach Lane, Indian Trail, NC 28079 PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Brian Mciver and Rochelle Gould The terms of the sale are that the property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750) may be required at the time of the sale. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “As Is, Where Is”. The Trustee does not make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions are expressly disclaimed. The property will be sold subject to restrictions and easements of record, any unpaid taxes, prior liens and special assessments, any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure, and any tax required to be paid by N.C.G.S. § 7A-308(a)(1). The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law.

That An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007 may after receiving Notice of Sale terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the default has not been cured at the time the tenant provides notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This the 12th day of December, 2023 Sellers, Ayers, Dortch & Lyons, P.A. Trustee By: Robert C. Dortch, Jr. 2566154 12/26, 1/2

PROBATE - UNION

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF STEVE HUNTER PRESSON STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23 E 1334 All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Steve Hunter Presson, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Steve Presson and Philip

Presson, on or before Monday, March 11,2024, at 5:00 p.m., or be barred from their recovery.

Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Co-Executors.

Lisanne Mangum Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP Post Office Box 7 Monroe, NC 28111 Steve Presson 3412 Cascade Drive Greensboro, NC 27410 Philip Presson 3308 Savannah Way Monroe, NC 28110 2562790 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE #23E1333 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of David Alton Tyler, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 12th day of March, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 12th day of December, 2023.

Executor - Administrator: Stephen Tyler 406 Pine Street, Harrisburg, NC 28075 2562821 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LINET BIGGERS PRICE aka LINNET BIGGERS PRICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23 E 1343 All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Linet Biggers Price aka Linnet Biggers Price, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Natalie Thomas, on or before Monday, March 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Administrator CTA. Lisanne Mangum Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP Post Office Box 7 Monroe, NC 28111 Natalie Thomas 211 Chancellors Ridge Drive Durham, NC 27713 2563927 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE #2023 E 001031 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Thomas Gary Evans, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 12th day of March, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 12th day of December, 2023.

Executor - Administrator: Brenda H Evans 508 Red Barn Trail, Matthews, NC 28104

2563949 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Lisa Norwood this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate to present such claims to the undersigned Alan Clay Hodge, Jr. on or before the 19th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their

recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 19th day of December, 2023 Name: Alan Clay Hodge, Jr. 5905 Morgan Park Dr. Monroe, NC 28110 Burns & Gray, PA John T. Burns Attorney for Estate 103 N. Main St. Monroe, NC 28112 Telephone: (704)289-5594 2565218 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 23E1346 The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Martha F. Grove (aka Martha L. Grove) this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate to present such claims to the undersigned Walter Timothy Grove on or before the 19th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 19th day of December, 2023 Name: Walter Timothy Grove 24 Wright Drive Chesterfield, NJ 08515 Burns & Gray, PA John T. Burns Attorney for Estate 103 N. Main St. Monroe, NC 28112 Telephone: (704)289-5594 2565221 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Helen Evanthia Apergis, deceased, late of Union County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned in care of Arya Koneru, Esq., Ann Marie Daniel Attorney at Law PLLC, 3121 Springbank Lane, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28226 on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Steven Apergis Executor File#23-E-1358 separately 2565819 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF GUS BILLINGSLEY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23 E 1386 All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Gus Billingsley, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Gail Howard, on or before Monday, March 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Executor.

Richard G. Long, Jr. Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP Post Office Box 7 Monroe, NC 28111 Gail Howard 2709 Rolling Hills Drive Monroe, NC 28110 2565949 12/19, 12/26, 1/2,1/9 EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE #2023 E 001392 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Cynthia Diane Collins, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 19th day of March, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 19th day of December, 2023.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Public Notice Executor - Administrator: Carrie King 1914 Russell Pope Rd., Wingate, NC 28174 2565965 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO: 23 E 1327 Having qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard of Superior Court of Union County, as Administrator of the Estate of Maurice Garrison Deese, deceased, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of March, 2024, or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment.

This the 19th day of December, 2023.

Doris Jean Helms Hargett, Administrator c/o James J. Harrington Post Office Box 1063 Monroe, NC 28111 2563529 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of MARIE THERESA SOLER late of 2709 Mendelson Court, Monroe, Union County, North Carolina 28110, the undersigned does hereby notify all the persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 2709 Mendelson Court, Monroe, Union County, North Carolina 28110, on or before the 2nd day of April, 2024, or this Notice will be pleased in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 26th day of December, 2023.

Ricardo Soler Executor of the Estate of Marie Theresa Soler Wesley F. Faulk Attorney for the Estate of Maroe Theresa Soler 309 Post Office Drive Indian Trail, NC 28079 2566667 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE #2023 E 000956 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Gladys Keller, Gladys Eleanor Keller, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of March, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 26th day of December, 2023.

Executor - Administrator: Nicole Kral 724 Waterscape Court, Rock Hill, SC 29730 2566674 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of BARBARA ANN ROSSI, deceased, late of Union County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 344 West John Street, Matthews, NC 28105, on or before April 2, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Matthew Rossi, Executor of the Estate of BARBARA ANN ROSSI, Union File No. 23E1404, c/o Garrity & Gossage, LLP, 344 West John Street, Matthews, NC 28105.

2568272 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE #2021 E 001399 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Nutricia Ann Rushing, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of April, 2023 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 2nd day of January, 2024.

Executor - Administrator: Leroy L Reid 105 E Martin St, Unit 1041, Wadesboro, NC 28170 2568312 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Date of Death: 10/18/2023 Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Marilyn Marie Fainter, deceased, late of Union County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned c/o The McIntosh Law Firm, P. C. at Post Office Box 2270, Davidson, North Carolina 28036, on or before the 2nd day of April, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2023 Leslie Fainter, Jr. a/k/a Leslie Lee Fainter, Jr., Executor File #23-E-1353, Union County 2568246 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23

EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JAMES MARVIN HELMS

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE #2023 E 001316 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Frank Rodney Wallace, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of March, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 2nd day of January, 2024.

Executor - Administrator: Michelle Smith 1008 Yellow Bee Rd., Indian Trail, NC 28079 2565845 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23 E 1397 All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against James Marvin Helms, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Helen B Plowman, on or before Monday, April 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Executor.

Lisanne Mangum Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP Post Office Box 7 Monroe, NC 28111 Helen B. Plowman 6705 Potters Road Matthews, NC 28104 2568166 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23

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