Government

of Charles L. Wickham, Jr. a/k/a Charles Leigh Wickham, Jr., deceased, of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and does hereby notify all persons, firms and corpo‑ rations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned in care of Crisp Cherry McCraw PLLC, Attn: C. Michael Crisp, 615 S. College Street, Suite 1430, Charlotte, NC 28202, on or before the 6th day of December, 2022, 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 6th day of September, 2022. Martha M. Wickham c/o Crisp Cherry McCraw PLLC 615 S. College Street, Suite 1430, Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 332.0203 12152102 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Gwendolyn M Williams, 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 6238 Planters Wood Ln, Charlotte, NC 28262 on or before the 27th day of December, 2022, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settle‑ ment with the undersigned.

This the 27th day of September, 2022. Shirley Coleman, Administrator File # 2022 E 003861 12157913 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Having qualified as Executor of the estate of William Reginald Wilson, William R Wilson, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corpo‑ rations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 4032 Whitehall Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208 on or before the 20th day of December, 2022, 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 20th day of September, 2022. Johnetta McCollum Wilson, Executor File # 2022 E 003486 12156793 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Shirley M. Winter aka Shirley May Winter, DOD: 08/03/2022 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 705 W 9th Street, Apt 3302, Los Angeles, CA 90015 on or before the 27th day of December, 2022, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settle‑ ment with the undersigned.

This the 27th day of September, 2022 Andrew Theodore Winter, Executor File # 22‑E‑3453 12157802 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF

SAMUEL B. WOODS, JR. a/k/a

SAMUEL BAKER WOODS, JR.

All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Samuel B. Woods, Jr., a/k/a Samuel Baker Woods, Jr., deceased, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned as Co‑Executors of the decedent’s estate at One West Fourth Street, Suite 1200, Winston‑Salem, North Carolina 27101, on or before December 7, 2022, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the under‑ signed Co‑Executors.

This 6th day of September, 2022.

Amy Woods Brinkley and Robert G. Brinkley, Co‑Executors Attorney for the Estate: Kimberly H. Stogner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP One West Fourth Street, Suite 1200 Winston‑Salem, North Carolina 27101 12151419 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27

Having qualified as Co‑Executors of the Estate of Silva Tulekoglu Yessayan, late of Meck‑ lenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corpo‑ rations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them, duly verified, to the under‑ signedin c/o Christian L. Perrin, Esq., Perrin Legal, 6115 Park South Drive, Suite 110, Charlotte, North Carolina 28210, on or before December 20, 2022, or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery in accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 28A‑19‑3. Any claim asserted by a party against decedent in any civil action pending at the time of decedent’s death shall be barred unless the undersigned Co‑Executors are substituted as a proper party on or before December 20, 2022. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. /s/ Arthur Yessayan Arthur Yessayan Co‑Executor /s/ Ernest Yessayan Ernest Yessayan Co‑Executor Christian L. Perrin, Esq. Perrin Legal 6115 Park South Drive, Suite 110, Charlotte, North Carolina 28210 980‑265‑0700 12156564 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Brion Douglas Youngblood, Doug Youngblood, 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 4101 Mead‑ owridge Drive, Charlotte NC 28226 on or before the 13th day of December, 2022, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settle‑ ment with the undersigned.

This the 13th day of September, 2022. Homer Quay Youngblood, Administrator File # 2022 E 001012 12150998 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Momcilo Zotovic, 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 5225 Glenilea Walk Lane, Charlotte, NC 28216 on or before the 6th day of December, 2022, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settle‑ ment with the undersigned.

This the 6th day of September, 2022. Damjan Zotovic, Administrator File # 2022 E 003435 12152551 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27

Individual & Family

Civil Suits

NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 22‑CVS‑3005 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY JOSEPH LEE ALEXANDER II, Plaintiff, v. SKY HOUSING, LLC, MASTER BUILDERS, INC., and AVENUE TREE SERVICE, LLC, Defendants.

TO: Master Builders, Inc.,

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above‑entitled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: The Plaintiff, Joseph Lee Alexander II, has filed a Complaint for property damage due to an incident that occurred on February 20, 2019 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after September 13, 2022, (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 7th day of September, 2022. Cameron deBrun, NC Bar #49155 Attorney for Plaintiff The Law Offices of Brian deBrun 1512 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone (704) 405‑5505 Fax (704) 765‑6207 cameron@debrun.net 12154392 9/13, 9/20, 9/27

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF

PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

MECKLENBURG COUNTY 22 CVD 11879 Chukwuebuka Amobi, Plaintiff v. Shannon Lawson, Defendant To: Shannon Lawson, Defendant

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:

Absolute Divorce.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than November 7th, 2022, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This, the 27th day of September, 2022 P. Doughton Horton

SODOMA LAW, P.C.

217 North Graham Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Tel: 704.442.0000 Fax: 704.494.7940 12157954 9/27, 10/4, 10/11

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF

PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

MECKLENBURG COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FOR THE ADOPTION OF HAILEY GRACE BEARD 22‑SP‑114 TO: Joshua David Lock Trexler, father of Hailey Grace McClure, a female born on December 21, 2003, in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Take notice that a Petition for an Adult Adoption has been filed in the above‑entitled special proceeding, before the Clerk of Superior Court. The nature of the relief being sought is for the Adoption of Hailey Grace Beard.

You are required to make defense to such petition not later than forty (40) days after the first date of publication of this notice on the 20th day of September, 2022. If you fail to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. Any parental rights you may have will be terminated upon entry of a Decree of Adoption.

This, the 20th day of September, 2022. Kerry B. Everett Everett Law, PLLC 3440 Toringdon Way, Ste. 205 Charlotte, NC 28277 12156760 9/20, 9/27, 10/4

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF

PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 22 SP 543 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY VELMA ROYCE CEPHUS, Petitioner, v. CRAIG EMMETT GAINES, Respondent.

TO: Craig Emmett Gaines Last Known Address: 10612 Providence Rd., #345D, Charlotte, NC 28277 and 233 E. Wilber Ave., Unit 205, Lake Mary, FL 32746 Special Proceeding filed with the Clerk in Superior Court, Meck‑ lenburg County, North Carolina, 22 SP 543

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: Amended Petition to Partition Personal Property.

You are required to make a defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after September 6, 2022, exclusive of said date, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking relief against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 25th day of August, 2022. CRISP CHERRY MCCRAW PLLC Jeffrey M. McCraw, Esq. NC Bar No. 43046 615 South College Street, Suite 1430 Charlotte, NC 28202 Telephone: (704) 332‑0205 (direct) Facsimile: (704) 334‑9081 jmccraw@crispcherrymccraw.com Attorneys for Petitioner 12151428 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF

PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

IN COMPLIANCE WITH

N.C.G.S. 1A‑1, Rule 4(j1)

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 22‑CVS‑12831 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG CITY OF CHARLOTTE, Plaintiff, v. STORAGE TRUST PROPERTIES LP, CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCI‑ ATION, TOWN & COUNTRY FENCE AND RAIL, INC., WHITE CAP, LP, and CITY OF CHARLOTTE, Defendants. TO: TOWN & COUNTRY FENCE AND RAIL, INC.

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above‑entitled condemnation action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows:

The determination of just compensation for the acquisition of property necessary for the Charlotte Cross Trail Orr Road to Rocky River Project and estimated to be approximately 2,108 square feet (0.048 acre) in Area 1 and 92 square feet (0.002 acre) in Area 2 of utility easements, 1,448 square feet (0.033 acre) of sidewalk and utility easement, and 587 square feet (0.013 acre) of temporary construction easement and any additional property or interest as the City may determine necessary to complete the project as it relates to Tax Parcel No. 049‑011‑20.

You are required to make defense of such pleading not later than 120 days after the first date of publication of this Notice, and upon failure to do so, the Plaintiff, City of Charlotte, will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 2nd day of September, 2022. CITY OF CHARLOTTE Bert Concepciün Senior Assistant City Attorney I 600 East 4th Street, 4th Floor Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 336‑8158 (phone) 12154114 9/13, 9/20, 9/27

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF

PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

IN COMPLIANCE WITH

N.C.G.S. 1A‑1, Rule 4(j1)

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 22‑CVS‑12832 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG CITY OF CHARLOTTE, Plaintiff, v. STORAGE TRUST PROPERTIES LP, CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCI‑ ATION, TOWN & COUNTRY FENCE AND RAIL, INC., WHITE CAP, LP, and CITY OF CHARLOTTE, Defendants. TO: TOWN & COUNTRY FENCE AND RAIL, INC.

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above‑entitled condemnation action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows:

The determination of just compensation for the acquisition of property necessary for the Charlotte Cross Trail Orr Road to Rocky River Project and estimated to be approximately 187 square feet (0.004 acre) of utility easement, 2 square feet (0.00 acre) in Area 1 and 32 square feet (0.00 acre) in Area 2 of sidewalk and utility easements, and 1,539 square feet (0.035 acre) in Area 1 and 317 square feet (0.007 acre) in Area 2 of temporary construction easements and any additional property or interest as the City may determine necessary to complete the project as it relates to Tax Parcel No. 049‑021‑12.

You are required to make defense of such pleading not later than 120 days after the first date of publication of this Notice, and upon failure to do so, the Plaintiff, City of Charlotte, will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 2nd day of September, 2022. CITY OF CHARLOTTE Bert Concepciün Senior Assistant City Attorney I 600 East 4th Street, 4th Floor Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 336‑8158 (phone) 12154110 9/13, 9/20, 9/27

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF

PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

IN COMPLIANCE WITH

N.C.G.S. 1A‑1, Rule 4(j1)

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 22‑CVS‑4189 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG CITY OF CHARLOTTE, Plaintiff, v. ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARSHALL GRIER, SADIE M. GRIER‑HENRIQUES, BERTIE G. THOMAS, BARBARA A. GRIER, ANTHONY L. GRIER, JEFFREY J. GRIER, DONA’ R. MASON, LEONARD N. GRIER, HEIRS AND LINEAL DESCENDANTS OF SAMUEL N. GRIER, MARY P. FRAZIER AND ERNESTINE G. FRYE, CO‑TRUSTEES OF ROBBIE LEE GRIER REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST AGREEMENT DATE MARCH 10, 2005, RAYMOND LEWIS MITCHELL, PATRICIA GAIL MITCHELL, KENNETH LEE MITCHELL, and HEIRS AND LINEAL DESCENDANTS OF MINNIE GRIER, Defendants. TO: BARBARA A. GRIER

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above‑entitled condemnation action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows:

The determination of just compensation for the acquisition of property necessary for the Dixie River Road Water Main Project and estimated to be approximately 6,216 square feet (0.143 acre) of utility easement, and 10,303 square feet (0.237 acre) of temporary construction easement and any additional property or interest as the City may determine necessary to complete the project as it relates to Tax Parcel No. 141‑161‑20.

You are required to make defense of such pleading not later than twelve months after the first date of publication of this Notice, and upon failure to do so, the Plaintiff, City of Charlotte, will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 6th day of September, 2022. CITY OF CHARLOTTE Bert Concepciün, Sr. Asst. City Attorney, I 600 East 4th Street, 4th Floor, Suite 456 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 james.concepcion@charlottenc. gov (704) 336‑8158 (telephone) 12154255 9/13, 9/20, 9/27

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF

PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 22 SP 84 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE

FOR THE ADOPTION OF: JAXON ALLISTER COX TO: UNKNOWN FATHER

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: 1. An action has been brought pertaining to the adoption of Jaxon Allister Cox by the Petitioner’s, Darren Nelson Long and Leigh Ann Long.

You are required to make a response to such proceeding no later than forty (40) days from the date 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 27th day of September, 2022.

REEVES DIVENERE WRIGHT

Tamara C. DiVenere, Esq. P.O. Drawer 67 West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694 p.336.246.7172

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONERS

12157807 9/27, 10/4, 10/11

CIVIL SUMMONS

File no 22 CVS 9166

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

MECKLENBURG County

In The General Court Of Justice Superior Court Division ELIOT CRAIG HUNTER and LADANIELLE HUNTER‑BONDS 8300 STAYMAN COURT HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078 VERSUS CASSANDRA REIGH SHEIANSKEY To Each Of The Defendant(s) Named Below: CASSANDRA REIGH SHFIANSKEY 157 JUSTUS ROAD BANNER ELK NC 28604

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! IMPORTANTE Se ha entablado un proceso civil en su contra! Estos papeles son documentos legales. NO TIRE estos papeles! Tiene que contestar a más tardar en 30 dia. Puede querer consultar con un abogado lo antes posible acerca de su caso y, de ser necesario, hablar con alguien que lea inglés y que pueda traducir estos documentos!

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 plaintiffs 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. TIMOTHY J. PAVONE EAST 4TH STREET UNIT B CHARLOTTE NC 28204 Date Issued 6.6.2022 Time 11:55 AM Emily Simpson Deputy CSC ENDORSEMENT (ASSESS FEE) This Summons was originally issued on the date indicated above and returned not served. At the request of the plaintiff, the time within which this Summons must be served is extended sixty (60) days. Date of Endorsement 8‑16‑2022 Time 4:10 PM /s/ 12148426 9/20, 9/27, 10/4

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF

PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

MECKLENBURG COUNTY

In the General Court of Justice District Court Division File No. 21‑CVD‑20345

Linda Bey Jackson vs. Ervin Leroy Jackson: Ervin Leroy Jackson, Defendant

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: Annulment.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than October 24, 2022 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This, the 13th day of September, 2022. LaRocha M. Moore P.O. Box 560691 Charlotte, NC, 28256 12154251 9/13, 9/20, 9/27

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF

PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

MECKLENBURG COUNTY In the District Court

Case Number 22‑CVD‑7770

Brandy Kennedy‑Vazquez v. Caylyn Bender

Person(s) To Be Served:

Caylyn Bender, individually

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: Custody Rights

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after the following date (September 27, 2022 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This, the 12th day of September 2022

Brandy Kennedy‑Vazquez 9707 Winged Trail Court Charlotte NC 28277 Plaintiff 12156082 9/27, 10/4, 10/11