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Planning Board to continue rezoning hearing The Jamestown Planning Board will revisit their Nov. 10 decision to deny rezoning along West Main Street at their Jan. 12 meeting. The request from Burkely Communities is for rezoning from 207, 209, 301 and 305 W. Main St., a total of 6.53 +/– acres, for multi-family development. It requires a change from Main Street and Commercial/Main Street
Transitional zoning to Conditional Zoning-Residential/ Main Street Transitional. The property is across the street from Jamestown Elementary School and the site of the former Potter House. The majority of the property falls within the Jamestown Historic District. The project of “mansionstyle” apartments will have limited access to Main Street and will fit in with the surrounding landscape. Jamestown Planning Director José Colón said the
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toric small-town character, environmental concerns, lack of elevators for those who need them, increased traffic, increased noise level from trains once vegetation is removed and the need for more commercial development. Only one audience member spoke in favor of the rezoning. Although Town staff recommended approval of the request, Planning Board members listened to the presentation and voted a tie
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Board meeting, see the Nov. 19, 2025, Jamestown News. Minutes of that meeting are available at https:// www.jamestown-nc.gov/ government/council_and_ boards/agendas_minutes. php#outer-1074sub-1097. The Planning Board will meet Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 301 E. Main St. The public is invited to attend. It will be live streamed at www.youtube.com/c/ TownofJamestownNC. Click on “live.”
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(At left) Castle McCulloch after renovation.
After years of legal cases, as of Dec. 31, 2025, Richard Harris now retains ownership of Castle McCulloch. Last January, the Jamestown News reported that entertainment and wedding venue Castle McCulloch was scheduled to be auctioned off the end of that month. On Dec. 19, 2024, Chief Business Court Judge Louis Bledsoe III ordered the foreclosure sale for the property at 3925 Kivett Dr. in Jamestown to settle a financial dispute after years of lawsuits and countersuits were filed against the former Southeastern Eye Center of Greensboro. Southeastern was sold to Carolina Eye Associates earlier in 2025. Southeastern became a 25 percent owner of Castle McCulloch after paying owner Richard Harris $2.1 million in 2004. Southeastern principals were to use the castle for a loan for medical equipment. Harris’ brother, Douglas, was the attorney involved in the transaction. However, Southeastern defaulted on the loan. Nivison Family Investments, a real estate investment company in Raleigh, believed it had the right to seize the castle to pay off Southeastern’s debt to the company. Historic Castle McCulloch LLC, (HCM), the official owner of the Castle McCulloch
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(Below) McCulloch Gold Mill as it looked for the National Register application in 1978.
Property, opposed the foreclosure and argued that the 2012 payment to the bank on behalf of JDPW paid off, rather than purchased, the note. JDPW was a trust created for the Southeastern Eye Center-Castle McCulloch arrangement. HCM also argued the 10-year statute of limitations for collection had run out. The court disagreed. Apparently, the transactions were done by Douglas Harris (the initial trustee for JDPW) for the benefit of himself and his brother Richard, rather than for JDPW’s benefit. The court deter-
Mendenhall receives National Register status By CAROL BROOKS freelance writer cab1hp@gmail.com High Point’s Mendenhall-Blair house recently received listing on the National Register of Historic Places. In January, the High Point Preservation Commission began the process to place the Elihu, Ann and Abigail Mendenhall House on the National Register. The State Historic Preservation Office proposed the nomination. The house is located at 1106 Skeet Club Road in High Point near the intersection with Johnson Street. It is the second Mendenhall family house on the National Register, following the Richard Mendenhall Homeplace on West Main Street in Jamestown. Several steps were involved for the house to gain National Register sta-
of 2-2. Hope Inge, chair, cast the deciding negative vote, denying the rezoning request. Those voting “aye” were Darlene Fete and John Capes. “Nay” votes were from Robert Garland, Brant Gomez and Inge. Garland then made a motion, which passed unanimously, to continue the Public Hearing to the December Planning Board meeting. However, that meeting was canceled. For a complete recap of the November Planning
Harris can keep ownership of Castle McCulloch
Compiled By Norma B. Dennis Cold weather fun Participants at the Jan. 20 A Moment In Time meeting will be able to greet the new year and winter with snowman games and a snowflake craft. While the theme is “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” everyone will get a warm welcome from volunteers and others who come to relax and join the fun with activities such as games, music, snacks, crafts and engaging conversation. The meetings are geared especially for people with dementia and their care partners. The sponsor for January is WellSpring Solutions. A Moment In Time is held on the third Tuesday of each month in the church fellowship hall at Jamestown United Methodist Church, 403 East Main St. Look for the purple signs in the back of the church. To make entry easier, all guests are asked to enter the church from the back under the portico. Someone will be there to direct you to the fellowship hall. Reservations are requested but not required. To register or ask questions, contact Laura Gulledge at 336-9060430 or lauragulledge@gmail.com. Pictures of past events may be found at https://www.facebook .com/jumcmemorycafe. (Regular sponsors for A Moment In Time include JUMC, HealthTeam Advantage and Senior Resources of Guilford.)
N.C. Department of Transportation will coordinate with the Town to conduct a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) study at Potter Road and Forestdale Drive to learn the impact that could result from a proposed 138 new multi-family units. Public comment concerns included stormwater responsibilities, the need to update the town’s Land Development Ordinance to reflect the 2020 Randleman Reservoir watershed rules, a threat to Jamestown’s his-
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Mendenhall-Blair House is now on the National Register of Historic Places. tus. It first was approved by the High Point Historic Preservation Commission, then by the High Point City Council. From there it was presented to the North Carolina National Register Advisory Committee, then submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior for final review before the listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Different criteria items were considered in the nomination, including the manumission and migration of over 1,000 freedmen by the Quakers; the transportation of Black freedom-seekers through the Underground Railroad; and the education of Black students by the Quakers. The application contains several pages of history on
the manumission of slaves and the Underground Railroad in Guilford County. Although there is no documentation, tradition holds that the Mendenhall House was a stop on the Underground Railroad. After the Civil War, Abigail Mendenhall taught Black students in the yard at the property or possibly in another structure. “Her decision to educate Black neighbors is notable as it came at a great threat to her family’s welfare and lends credence to potential earlier abolitionist and antislavery actions in a time where there is limited documentation,” reads the application. At the time the house was constructed it was considered to be located in Jamestown, since High Point did not exist until 1859. see national, page 2
mined Douglas Harris had breached his fiduciary duty as trustee of JDPW. On March 5, 2025, Historic Castle McCulloch LLC, Castle McCulloch Inc. and Richard Harris filed an application in the N.C. Business Court for a stay and also requested an expedited ruling relating to see castle, page 2
New state laws went into effect Jan. 1 By CAROL BROOKS freelance writer cab1hp@gmail.com Have you been a lawabiding citizen in these early days of 2026? That is, did you follow the new laws that took effect Jan 1? Here are a few highlights of some of the new laws: House Bill 805: This law officially defines biological sex as male or female in state statutes and administrative policies. It includes provisions meant to prevent the sexual exploitation of women and minors through online age verification and consent requirements for pornography. Now, public schools in the state can excuse students from classroom activities that do not agree with their or their parents’ religious beliefs. Public school boards are now required to ban students of opposite genders
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to share sleeping quarters at a school-organized event, with the exception of immediate family members. Some parts of this bill took effect in 2025, but the official recognition of just two genders in state laws and policies did not begin until Jan. 1, 2026. N.C. Gov. Josh Stein vetoed this bill but a motion passed to override the veto. Senate Bill 248: This law changes how adoptive birth certificates are accessed and issued by North Carolina. It requires the State Registrar to create new birth certificates for adoptees that will look like those of nonadopted persons. It will not reference the fact of adoption and will only list the adoptive parents. The bill is meant to make obtaining updated birth certificates more convenient. House Bill 926 deals with see laws, page 2
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January 7, 2026
From The Front
Who’s where for 2026 NASCAR Cup ranks By Russell Schmidt Racin' with Russ Each year at this time, I reach into my trusty Santa bag of notes to determine who’s where and how I feel they’ll do with the chosen combo. Take some notes and we’ll compare outcomes later in the season. No. 20: Christopher Bell returns to his previous ride and scored an amazing four wins last year in addition to a very consistent 22 top 10 runs! His Joe Gibbs Toyota is well backed with the likes of business giants DeWalt, Rheem and Sports Clips just to name a few backers. Crew chief Adam Stevens is ready to mount an even stronger charge for more wins and a higher than fifth in points. Bell has been what I would call a ‘steady Freddie’ and I would see similar results this season, if not better. No. 21: Short track ace Josh Berry is ready for his third season with the Wood Brothers after a single notch in the win column alongside nine top 10 runs to finish 16th overall. Motorcraft and DEX with PPG among other sponsors are set to return and support the Virginia based team. Miles Stanley is ready to guide the ship again to higher numbers. I think it is possible for this team (with parent Penske) to score more top 10’s on their way to consistent top 10 results. No. 22: Joey Logano knows exactly what to do with his Penske Ford Mustang. You may have to look twice as, his head of hair is now replaced with facial hair as the new order of the day. However, veteran Logano is as hungry as ever for yet another title.
Having deep pocket sponsors such as Shell/Pennzoil, Hunt Bros. Pizza and AAA Insurance certainly helps the bottom line, but as we all know, it’s a team sport with all hands on deck to make it so. Last season’s performance was good with 13 top 10 runs, but that lone digit in the win column has to be higher for overall better stats. Over on the crew chief side of things, there’s no reason to change Paul Wolfe’ position with the team. No. 23: Bubba Wallace returns to familiar territory at 23X1 Racing to continue to improve his craft of which he pretty much has for the past several years. For 2025, the Toyota driver netted a respectable 14 top 10’s with a single win netting an 11th place finish in the points. Having Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin as team owners doesn’t hurt either. This team can have just about whatever they need or want. Sponsors McDonald’s, U.S. Air Force and Mobil 1 are just some of the great sponsors set to back the project. I could see Bubba with a few more wins from the crew chief guidance of Charles Denike and an overall better season stats. No. 24: William Byron certainly is the picture of consistency. The young 28-yearold Hendrick driver seems to always be ‘in the running’. Last season saw a busy No. 24 crew with three wins alongside 16 top 10 finishes netting a fourth place overall in points. Seeing big dollar sponsors such as Axalta, Liberty University, Valvoline and Andusee nascar, page 6
national continued from front “The Elihu, Ann, and Abigail Mendenhall House, is located on an approximately 6.43 acre residual tract of an earlier, substantial farm established in the late eighteenth century within the historically rural community of Deep River,” according to the application. ”The primary structure consists of a c.1850, two-story, symmetrical five-bay, double-pile Greek Revival house with some Romantic Period embellishments and a rear ell dating from the 1810s. Other resources on the property include the foundation of an early spring house, located northwest of the main
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house, and clustered to the east of the house, a 1952 grain silo, a c.1920 processing house, and a c.2000 stable. The property still retains such rural characteristics as fields, hedges, and groves of sugar maple, locust, and walnut trees.” Following the death of the Mendenhalls, the Venable and Blair families moved onto the property and each ran dairy farms. The sixacre remnant of the original property became the property of Benjamin Briggs, now president and CEO of Preservation North Carolina, and others in 1993. The house had fallen into disrepair after years of neglect. It was designated a Guilford County Landmark property in 1993 and a local historic property by High Point the same year. It was eligible for the National Register of Historic Properties at the time but apparently that process was never completed. Just because a property has a landmark property designation does not prohibit the owners from making changes – including demolition. The house was nearly demolished in 2020 when the current owners Raul Cardona-Torres and Sandra L. Torres wanted to redevelop the property. Thanks in part to a resolution by the High Point Preservation Society, the Guilford County Historic Preservation Commission decided to stay the vote on the demolition for 365 days, instead of the 180 days the owners requested. In 2021 the property was targeted for commercial development for a shopping center and grocery store. Nothing has come of that development. The owners promised to save the house if development happened. Even with the new designation, there are no restrictions for the use of the property. However, there are tax
benefits. Since the house is also a Guilford County Historic Landmark, the owners receive a 50 percent reduction in city and county property taxes, provided the historic character of the property is kept. Shawn Rogers, former director of Mendenhall Homeplace, recalled the family history to the Jamestown News in 2020. “Elihu Mendenhall [1817-1906] was the son of James Mendenhall and Miriam Hockett,“ he said. “James was the son of Elijah Mendenhall and Mary Kendall. Elijah was the son of James Mendenhall, for whom the town of Jamestown was named, and Hannah Thomas. “Elijah was also the brother of our town founder, George Mendenhall, and an uncle of Richard Mendenhall of Mendenhall Homeplace.” Like Richard, Elihu was a tanner but the tanyard on the property is outside the boundary of the nomination. Abigail was a teacher, like many other Mendenhall family members and taught Richard’s daughter, Mary Mendenhall, who married Lewis Lyndon Hobbs, who became president of New Garden Boarding School as it was transitioning into Guilford College. Elihu Mendenhall was likely born in the c.1810 portion of the house, now at the rear. He was the twelfth of fourteen children in an abolitionist family. He was married twice, first to Ann, then Abigail. The family attended Deep River Friends Meeting, a building that was placed on the National Register in 1995. He was also chair of the committee that oversaw the construction of the 1875 Deep River Meeting House. He and both wives are buried in the cemetery at the Meeting house.
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continued from front the foreclosure sale of Castle McCulloch. A stay is a suspension of a case or a suspension of a particular proceeding within a case while an appeal is pending. But the court said the start of the foreclosure action began Dec. 29, 2023, and was within the 10-year statute. The court then reversed the clerk of court’s ruling and permitted the foreclosure. In April 2025 it was reported that the foreclosure was on hold after denial by the Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court. According to N.C. Business Court Opinions, rcdlaw. net, “Regarding the remaining ‘sues,’ the Court also determined that a jury trial was not warranted because the issues raised were either irrelevant, immaterial, or had already been decided by settlement or on summary judgment.” On Dec. 10, 2025, a settlement was reached between Historic Castle McCulloch LLC and JDPW Trust. Three weeks later, the N.C. Supreme Court approved the dismissal of all pending plaintiff and defendant appeals from the N.C. Business Court Case.
Elected Officials Contact Information U.S. House Addison McDowell Email: mcdowell.house.gov/ address_authentication?form=/ contact/email-me Phone: (202) 225-3065 U.S. Senate Thom Tillis Email: www.tillis.senate.gov/email-me Phone: (202) 224-6342 Ted Budd Email: www.budd.senate.gov/contact Phone: (202) 224-3154 N.C. House District 60 Seat is currently vacant N.C. Senate Michael Garrett - District 27 Email: Michael.Garrett@ncleg.gov Phone: (919) 733-5856
Settlement As part of the settlement, JDPW Trust will receive $2 million. A portion, $1.5 million, is due in February. The remaining $500,000 is to be paid over a six-year period.
Guilford Co. Alan Perdue - District 2 Email: aperdue@guilfordcountync.gov Phone: (336) 451-6707
Castle McCulloch history Castle McCulloch was originally called McCulloch’s Gold Mill, a former gold mine, and was probably constructed about 1832. Richard Harris purchased the property in the 1980s and transformed it into a wedding facility and a location for hosting corporate events 1984. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 under the name McCulloch’s Gold Mill. The application also calls it the Rock Engine House and North State Mine. The National Register nomination described the site on Copper Branch “as the only known surviving example of a gold mill engine house in North Carolina, consisting of a remaining historic structure with two dams, a mill race, ore dumps, and roads. It was built in 1832 by South Carolina entrepreneur Charles McCulloch to crush rock and extract gold ore using a steam engine and stone mill stones, and would eventually be owned by a cotton mill company [Oakdale] that bought it from a lumber company. Local tradition states that the structure was built by slave labor under the supervision and probable design of the mason Elesier Kersey, who was of English origins.” Only two walls remained standing at the time of the nomination and the remaining building was described as resembling an engine house in Cornwall.
Kay Cashion - At Large Email: kcashion@guilfordcountync.gov Phone: (336) 274-6272
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continued from front local government zoning and the Department of Transportation requirements. Projects started on or after Jan. 1 will be included under the bill, which prevents local governments from establishing or requiring road pavement design standards on public and private roads that exceed the DOT’s minimum requirements. Developers now have to coordinate with the DOT and create an agreement with local governments for the maintenance of pedestrian facilities or street improvements. House Bill 40 changes part of the Uniform Community Property Disposition Act, which determines how property owned by a married couple is handed when one of the spouses dies. House Bill 377 changes rules for estates and trusts. Original wills and certified copies will be accepted in an electronic format. The bill also changes the requirements for the terms of a trust, expands who can control a trust if one spouse is still alive and removes the previous requirement that the spouse would have to mail or deliver a copy of the petition to the estate. The last two sections note spousal allowances over a child’s allowance and payment of money owed to the decedent. Article 11 of House Bill 388 discusses where licensed North Carolina attorneys can electronically record a testator’s written will as long as the testator is still alive. If the will is lost or destroyed and an electronic copy exists, the attested will won’t be revoked. Senate Bill 321: Requirements for becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in North Carolina have changed. CPA candidates will be allowed to qualify for a license by earning a bachelor’s or higher degree with a concentration in accounting and completion of two years of supervised accounting experience. Senate Bill 479: Drug manufacturers now must send state agencies, health care service plan providers, health insurance companies, and pharmacy benefits managers notice if the cost of a prescription goes 15 percent or more for a drug costing $100 or more for a 30-day supply. This must be done by Jan. 31 every year. They’ll also be required to notify the groups above if there are new prices of a drug within three days after it’s available in North Carolina. Failure to report the changes will result in a $1,000 fine for every day the information is not disclosed. The law also aims to support community pharmacies through increased transparency in the prescription drug system. It will allow pharmacies in underserved areas to receive financial advantages. Senate Bill 690: Real estate appraisers will now have to complete an approved Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal program and submit 15 appraisals of residential properties.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY All persons, firms or corporations having claims against Jack Corneilus Rothrock Sr., Deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before 3 months from receipt of this notice, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 17th day of December, 2025.
Donald Patrick Rothrock Co-Executor of the Estate of Jack Corneilus Rothrock Sr.; 25E002990-400 113 Wedgedale Ave. Greensboro, NC 27403 Jack Corneilus Rothrock Jr. Co-Executor of the Estate of Jack Corneilus Rothrock Sr.; 25E002990-400 320 E Spiller St. Wytheville, VA 24382 Charles Winfree Law Offices of Adams & Winfree 100 South Elm Street, Suite 430 Greensboro, NC 27401 Telephone: (336) 273-8998 December 17, 24, 31; Jan 7, 2025. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY 25E002809-400 The undersigned, Lavonne H. Fisher aka Lavonne Huntley Fisher, having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Otis N. Fisher aka Otis Norwood Fisher aka Otis Norwood Fisher, Jr., Deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present such claims to the undersigned in care of the undersigned’s Attorney at their address on or before March 17, 2026, 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 above-named Executrix. This is the 17th day of December 2025. Lavonne H. Fisher, Executrix Estate of Otis N. Fisher Blaire D. McClanahan, Esq. Law Offices of Cheryl David 528 College Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410 Phone No.: (336) 547-9999 Fax No.: (336) 547-9477 December 17, 24, 31, 2025 and January 7, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Evelyn Marsh Clark, late of Guilford 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 17th day of March 2026, 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 17th day of December 2025. Shavonne Marsh Executor of the Estate of Evelyn Marsh Clark Jonathan M. Parisi Attorney at Law Spangler Estate Planning P.O. Box 5994 Greensboro, NC 27435 December 17, 24, 31, 2025 and January 7, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Marvin Eugene Cranford deceased, late of Guilford County, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before March 17, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 17th day of December 2025. Bonny Buckley, Administrator Estate of Marvin Eugene Cranford Ivy O. Waterhouse, Attorney Plyler + Waterhouse 175 W. Holly Hill Rd. Thomasville, NC 27360 December 17, 24, 31, 2025; Jan 7, 2026 REISSUED ORDER OF PUBLICATION CIRCUIT COURT FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND 14735 Main Street Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772 Circuit Court Clerks: 301-952-3318 Calendar Management: 301-952-3850 Case Number: C-16-FM-25-003442 Other Reference Number(s): ASHLEY GIST VS. DEMEIRE GIST, II Date: 11/18/2025 ORDERED, ON THIS 8th day of December, 2025, by the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County MD: That the Defendant, DEMEIRE FLETCHER GIST, II is hereby notified that the Plaintiff, has filed a Complaint for Absolute Divorce naming him/her as the defendant and seeking the Divorce on the Grounds of IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES and SIX MONTH SEPARATION and stating that the Defendant’s last known address is: 2313 Talon Dr., McLeansville, NC 27301, and therefore it is; ORDERED, that this Order shall be published at least once a week in each of three successive weeks in one or more newspapers of general circulation published in the city and/or town where the Defendant is believed to have last resided and provide proof of publication to the Court, and it is further; ORDERED, said publication to be completed by the 7th day of January, 2026; and it is further; ORDERED, that the plaintiff shall mail, by regular mail (first class mail), to the defendant’s last known address, a copy of the signed order of Publication at least thirty days prior to the response date in said order; and it is further ORDERED, THAT THE DEFENDANT, DEMEIRE FLETCHER GIST, II, IS HEREBY WARNED THAT FAILURE TO FILE AN ANSWER OR OTHER DEFENSE ON OR BEFORE THE 6th day of February, 2026, MAY RESULT IN THE CASE PROCEEDING AGAINST HIM/ HER BY DEFAULT. Mahasin El Amin #773 Clerk of the Circuit Court The Parker Law Firm, LLC 6710 Oxon Hill Rd., Suite 210 Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Dec. 17, 24, 31, 2025 (275) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Holland Nathanul Henry late of Guilford County, NC, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned’s attorney, Susan L. Hunt, PC, 501 Simpson Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, on or before March 17, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 17th day of December, 2025. Jodie Lorraine Henry 3233 Dreiser Place Greensboro, NC 27405 Administrator Kaitlin N. O’Reilly Susan L. Hunt, PC 501 Simpson Street Greensboro, NC 27401 Dec. 17, 24, 31, 2025; Jan. 7, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Ancillary Administrator of the Estate of NANCY GAIL WESTON, late of Guilford County, NC, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned’ on or before March 17, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 17th day of December, 2025. Laura D. Woods 595 Lentz Road Largo, FL 33770 Ancillary Administrator Jennifer.Clarke One Columbus Center, Suite 800 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Dec. 17, 24, 31, 2025; Jan. 7, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of AMELIA ANN BRENDLE AKA ANN HINES BRENDLE of Guilford County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before March 18, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 17th day of December, 2025. Kimberly B. Vernon Executor of the Estate of Amelia Ann Brendle aka Ann Hines Brendle 3422 Imperial Drive High Point, NC 27265 Leigh Anne Kasias Wyatt Early Harris Wheeler, LLP 1912 Eastchester Drive High Point, NC 27265 Telephone: (336) 884-4444
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of JUANITA M. YARBOROUGH, deceased, late of High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before March 17, 2026, 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 17th day of December, 2025. Marcia M. Anthony Executor of Estate of Juanita M. Yarborough Jay W. Wagner, Attorney FISHER WAGNER, PLLC P.O. Box 5506 High Point, NC 27262-5506 December 17, 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 25-E-003162-400 In the matter of: The Estate of RHONDA MACHELLE WADE, Deceased. The undersigned, having qualified as Co-Administrators of the Estate of RHONDA MACHELLE WADE, deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of March, 2026, 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 17th day of December, 2025. DONNELL WADE, Co-Administrator LINDA WADE, Co-Administrator c/o Dennis E. Boring Boring & Boring 318 South Eugene Street, #101 Greensboro, NC 27401 Telephone: (336) 275-8591 Facsimile: (336) 275-8592 December 17, 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of ARGIE MAE LITTLE CHRISTIAN, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before March 17, 2026, 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 17th day of December, 2025. Jeanette Christian Reid 603 Rosecrest Drive High Poinr, NC 27260 December 17, 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 2026 (paid) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY LEE SIMS The undersigned, having heretofore qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jeffrey Lee Sims, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before March 18, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 17th day of December 2025. Jack R. Shelburne II, Executor c/o Christopher W. Genheimer, Esq. Carruthers & Roth, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 235 North Edgeworth Street (27401) Post Office Box 540 Greensboro, North Carolina 27402 December 17, 24 & 31, 2025 and January 7, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Barbara O. Burkhart, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Cathe C. Henderson, Administratrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before March 19,2026, at 4200 North Church Street, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27455, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Cathe C. Henderson. This the 17th day of December, 2025. Henderson & Henderson, Attorneys 4200 N. Church Street Greensboro, NC 27455 336-288-0222 December 17, 24, 31, 2025, January 7, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY RICHARD L. METCALF, ESQ., having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of KYLE RAYSHAWN MEANS, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before March 18, 2026, 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. This the 17th day of December, 2025. Richard L. Metcalf, Esq., Administrator P.O. Box 4491, Greensboro, NC 27404 December 17, 24 & 31, 2025 and January 7, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of CHARLES REID WESTMORELAND, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before March 18, 2026, 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 17th day of December, 2025. TERESA W POWELL 251 N Bunker Hill Rd. Colfax, NC 27235, Executor December 17, 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 2026 (paid) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of WILLIE MAE SCOTT deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before March 18, 2026, 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 17th day of December, 2025. TRULIA LYNN SHIELDS 4 Moss Cove Court Greensboro, NC 27407, Executor December 17, 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Jamison Isaac Pearman, deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of March, 2026, 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 17th day of December, 2025. SANDRA PEARMAN, Administrator c/o Amanda Edwards, Attorney at Law ER Law, 106 N Elm Street, Suite 100 Greensboro NC 27401 December 17, 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Christy Ann Wyrick, late of Guilford County, NC, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned’s attorney, Susan L. Hunt, PC, 501 Simpson Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, on or before March 17, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 17th day of December, 2025. Austin Martin Wyrick Shelton 118 Jay Lane Reidsville, NC 27320 Administrator Kaitlin N. O’Reilly Susan L. Hunt, PC 501 Simpson Street Greensboro, NC 27401 December 17, 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of RAMONA M. GRIFFIN, aka RAMONA MILLER GRIFFIN, deceased, late of Guilford 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 17th day of March, 2026, 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 17th day of December, 2025. Betsy Lee Miller Gaines, Executor of the Estate of Ramona M. Griffin,
aka Ramona Miller Griffin 8657 Villanova Drive Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Amy S. Klass Fox Rothschild LLP 230 N. Elm Street, Suite 1200 Greensboro, NC 27401 December 17, 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Co-Administrators of the Estate of Karen Renee Siler, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned attorney for the estate on or before March 17, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations in debted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 17th day of December, 2025. Cyatta Siler, Co-Administrator Josua Lewis, Co-Administrator Kerr Law, PLLC PO Box 10941 Greensboro, NC 27404 Telephone: (336) 808-5028 Fax: (336) 464-2819 December 17, 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 25-E-003228-400 In the matter of: The Estate of BRIAN ANDREW KILGARIFF, Deceased. The undersigned, having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of BRIAN ANDREW KILGARIFF, deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of March, 2026, 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 24th day of December, 2025. LINDA STANFIELD KILGARIFF, Executrix c/o Dennis E. Boring Attorney at Law 318 South Eugene Street, II I 0 I Greensboro, NC 27401 Telephone: (336) 275-8591 Facsimile: (336) 275-8592 December 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 14, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Ty An Le, late of Guilford 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 24th day of March 2026, 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 24th day of December 2025. Kathy Le Administrator of the Estate of Ty An Le Jonathan M. Parisi Attorney at Law Spangler Estate Planning P.O. Box 5994 Greensboro, NC 27435 December 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 14, 2026 GENERAL NOTICE TO CREDITORS EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Ellen Rayna Henrikson aka Ellen B. Henrikson, Deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina (25E003128400), this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at P.O. Drawer 2958, Burlington, North Carolina 27216-2958 on or before Tuesday, March 24, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said Estate should please make immediate payment. This the 24th day of December 2025. Neil L. Henrikson Executor ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE: Jennifer L. Bogacki, Esquire THE VERNON LAW FIRM, P.A. P.O. Drawer 2958 Burlington, NC 27216-2958 December 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 14, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Richard Kelly White, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned attorney for the estate on or before March 24, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations in debted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of December 2025 Mary Delores White Executor Kerr Law, PLLC PO Box 10941 Greensboro, NC 27404 Telephone: (336) 808-5028 Fax: (336) 464-2819 12/24; 12/31/2025; 01/07 and 1/14/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MELISSA B. CARTER, DECEASED. The undersigned, having heretofore qualified as Executor of the Estate of Melissa B. Carter, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before March 24th, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of December, 2025. William David Carter, Executor Estate of Melissa B. Carter, Deceased c/o Davis McDonald, Esq. Carruthers &, Roth, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 235 North Edgeworth Street (27401) Post Office Box 540 Greensboro, North Carolina 27402 December 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 14, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Robert Donald Brown, Sr AKA Robert Donald Brown, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned on or before March 24, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations in debted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of December 2025 Raymond Wade Austin 1001 Ronald Road Greensboro NC 27406 Administrator CTA 12/24; 12/31/2025; 01/07 and 1/14/2026 Drew Law Firm 1400 Battleground Ave., Suite 215-C Greensboro, NC 27408 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF DONNA CAROL HUDGINS RANDOLPH AKA DONNA HUDGINS RANDOLPH All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Donna Carol Hudgins Randolph a/k/a Donna Hudgins Randolph, now deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Gayla Glosson Babiak, Administrator of the decedent’s estate, on or before the 26th day of March 2026, at Post Office Box 2290, Burlington, North Carolina 27216, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Administrator. Gayla Glosson Babiak Administrator of the Estate of Donna Carol Hudgins Randolph a/k/a Donna Hudgins Randolph (25E002575-400) C. Thomas Steele, Jr. Pittman & Steele, PLLC Post Office Box 2290 Burlington, NC 27216 336-270-4440 12/24; 12/31/2025; 01/07 and 1/14/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY I, CRAIG ALLEN GRANT, have qualified as Administrator of the Estate of SHELBY JEAN GRANT, deceased, formerly of Guilford County. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to present them to me at the address shown below on or before March 26, 2026 or your claim will be barred pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 28A-19-3. I hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations indebted to the decedent to make immediate payment to me. This the 19th day of December, 2025. Craig Allen Grant, Administrator Estate of SHELBY JEAN GRANT 2638 Willard Dairy Road, Suite 118 High Point, North Carolina 27265
Steven H. Bouldin BOULDIN BLAZEK PLLC 2638 Willard Dairy Road, Suite 118 High Point NC 27265 {336) 642-3824 December 24, 31, 2025, January 7, 14, 2026.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of WILLIAM EDWARD THOMAS, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned attorney for the estate on or before March 25, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations in debted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of December 2025 WILLIAM BRADLEY THOMAS 85 OAK GROVE DRIVE HAMPSTEAD NC 28443 - Executor Stegall & Clifford, PLLC 445 Dolley Madison Rd., Suite 102 Greensboro, NC 27410 Phone: (336) 281-3110 12/24; 12/31/2025; 01/07 and 1/14/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF: EST ATE OF ESSIE WALL CHAVIS, DECEASED. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK - 25E002133-400 The undersigned having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Essie Wall Chavis, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of March 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of December, 2025. Deanna Chavis King. Executor of the Estate of Essie Wall Chavis, Deceased c/o Lawrence J. D’ Amelio, III Attorney for Estate 1834 Pembroke Rd Ste 2, Greensboro, NC 27408 Telephone: (336) 615 8367 12/24; 12/31/2025; 01/07 and 1/14/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF: ESTATE OF DAVID TRAVIS .. OAK.LEY, DECEASED. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - BEFORE THE CLERK - 25E003265-400 The undersigned having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of David Travis Oakley, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of March 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of December, 2025. Joseph D. Oakley. Administrator of the Estate of David Travis Oakley, Deceased c/o Lawrence J. D’ Amelio, III Attorney for Estate 1834 Pembroke Rd Ste 2, Greensboro, NC 27408 Telephone: (336) 615 8367 12/24; 12/31/2025; 01/07 and 1/14/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Rebecca C. Terrell, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Rhonda L. Cobb, Executrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before April 3, 2026, at 4200 North Church Street, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27455, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Rebecca C. Terrell. This the 30th day of December 2025. Henderson & Henderson, Attorneys 4200 N. Church Street Greensboro, NC 27455 336-288-0222 December 31, 2025; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 2026 .(paid) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF P. DAVID BROWN AKA PAUL DAVID BROWN, DECEASED. The undersigned, having heretofore qualified as Executor of the Estate of P. David Brown aka Paul David Brown, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before March 31, 2026 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 31st day of December, 2025. P. David Brown, Jr., Executor Estate of P. David Brown aka Paul David Brown, Deceased c/o Ronald P. Johnson, Esq. Carruthers & Roth, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 235 North Edgeworth Street (27401) Post Office Box 540 Greensboro, North Carolina 27402 December 31, 2025; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY All persons, firms or corporations having claims against Jerry Lynn Paschal AKA Jerry L. Paschal, Deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before 3 months from receipt of this notice, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 31st day of December, 2025. Corey Duncan McAdams Executor of the Estate of Jerry Lynn Paschal AKA Jerry L. Paschal 25E003276-400 12869 Lebel Rd. Knoxville, TN 37934 Charles Winfree Law Offices of Adams & Winfree 100 South Elm Street, Suite 430 Greensboro, NC 27401 Telephone: (336) 273-8998 December 31, 2025; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 2026
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afford to hire one. Attorney Daniel Karlsson has been provisionally appointed to represent Mr. Phu Nay and you should contact your attorney immediately at 336355-1031. Any unknown father must call the Juvenile Clerk at 336-412- 7555 immediately. Upon your failure to so answer, the Petitioner will apply to the court for the relief requested. This the 31st day of December 2025 Martha C. Massie Attorney for the Petitioner Garrett Walker Aycoth & Olson 317 S. Greene St, Greensboro, NC 27401 (336) 379-0539, NCSB # 31668 Dec. 31, 2025; Jan. 7, 14, 2026 (325) NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 25JT000281-400 NORTH CAROLINA - COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE MATTER OF: BABY GIRL DA A Female Child born on July 22, 2025 in Guilford County, North Carolina TO: To Phu Nay, putative father of the juvenile and any unknown father of Baby Girl Da, born July 22, 2025. TAKE NOTICE that a Petition to Terminate your Parental Rights was filed on August 22, 2025 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Juvenile Division Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina. You must answer this Petition within forty ( 40) days of December 31st, 2025 exclusive of that date. You are entitled to attend any hearing affecting your rights. You are entitled to appointed counsel if you cannot afford to hire one. Attorney Daniel Karlsson has been provisionally appointed to represent Mr. Phu Nay and you should contact your attorney immediately at 336355-1031. Any unknown father must call the Juvenile Clerk at 336-412- 7555 immediately. Upon your failure to so answer, the Petitioner will apply to the court for the relief requested. This the 31st day of December 2025 Martha C. Massie Attorney for the Petitioner Garrett Walker Aycoth & Olson 317 S. Greene St, Greensboro, NC 27401 (336) 379-0539, NCSB # 31668 Dec. 31, 2025; Jan. 7, 14, 2026 (325) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL THEODORE ANDERSON All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Michael Theodore Anderson, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, are notified to present the same to the undersigned on or before April 7, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate, please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 31st day of December, 2025. Sanford Timothy Anderson, Executor 5730 Bethel Church Road McLeansville, North Carolina 27301 January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ALAMANCE COUNTY 25JT0001 03-000 PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: COURTNEY ADDISON AND JOHN DOE TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENTS: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, ALAMANCE COUNTY, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, JUVENILE COURT DIVISION, FILE NO. 25JT000103-000, IN THE MATTER OF: ADDISON (D/0/B 11/12/2014) TO COURTNEY ADDISON AND JOHN DOE, parents of a male child born November 12, 2014 in Guilford County, North Carolina. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition has been filed by by Keshia and Richard Enoch, requesting the Court to terminate any parental rights you may have to the above-named child. (DOB 11/12/2014). You are required to answer the petition within Forty (40) days from the date of the first publication of this notice (written below) and if you fail to do so, your parental rights to the child will be terminated. You have the right to be represented by a lawyer in the termination action. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, you may call the Deputy Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Alamance County at (336)570-6872 for further information. This the 7th day of January, 2026, Carole R. Albright, Law Firm Carolinas, Attorney for Petitioners, 3623 N. Elm Street, Suite 200, Greensboro, North Carolina 27455 (336)378-1899) Law Firm of the Carolinas Greensboro Office 3623 North Elm Street, Suite 200 Greensboro, NC 27455 Jan. 7, 14, 21, 2026 (225) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA STROUD BLYTHE, DECEASED. The undersigned, having heretofore qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Stroud Blythe, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before April 7, 2026 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 7th day of January, 2026. Julia Blythe Wade, Administrator Estate of Patricia Stroud Blythe Deceased c/o Christopher W. Genheimer, Esq. Carruthers & Roth, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 235 North Edgeworth Street (27401) Post Office Box 540 Greensboro, North Carolina 27402 Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF ANTONIO CATALANO, deceased All persons, firms and corporations having claims against ANTONIO CATALANO, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, are notified to present the same to the undersigned on or before March 31, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 19thth day of December, 2025.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William Albright Burch, Jr. aka William A. Burch, Jr., late of Guilford County, NC, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned’s attorney, Susan L. Hunt, PC, 501 Simpson Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, on or before April 7, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 7th day of January, 2026.
EDWARD JOSEPH CATALANO Personal Representative Post Office Box 20583 Greensboro, N.C. 27420
Susan Rebecca Burch 708 Plummer Drive Greensboro, NC 27410 Executor
R.A. WELLS LAW Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 20583 Greensboro, NC 27420 Telephone: (336) 339-8646 12/31/2025, 1/7/2026, 1/14/2026, 1/21/2026
Kaitlin O’Reilly, Esq. Susan L. Hunt, PC 501 Simpson Street Greensboro, NC 27401 Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF COLLEEN CAMPBELL CATALANO, deceased All persons, firms and corporations having claims against COLLEEN CAMPBELL CATALANO, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, are notified to present the same to the undersigned on or before March 31, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2025. EDWARD JOSEPH CATALANO Personal Representative Post Office Box 20583 Greensboro, N.C. 27420 R.A. WELLS LAW Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 20583 Greensboro, NC 27420 Telephone: (336) 339-8646 12/31/2025, 1/7/2026, 1/14/2026, 1/21/2026 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 25JT000281-400 NORTH CAROLINA - COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE MATTER OF: BABY GIRL DA A Female Child born on July 22, 2025 in Guilford County, North Carolina TO: To Phu Nay, putative father of the juvenile and any unknown father of Baby Girl Da, born July 22, 2025. TAKE NOTICE that a Petition to Terminate your Parental Rights was filed on August 22, 2025 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Juvenile Division Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina. You must answer this Petition within forty ( 40) days of December 31st, 2025 exclusive of that date. You are entitled to attend any hearing affecting your rights. You are entitled to appointed counsel if you cannot
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of WILLIAM M MITCHELL, JR., late of Guilford County, NC, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned’ on or before April 7, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 7th day of January, 2026. William M Mitchell, III 310 Darrell Davis Rd. Burlington, NC 27217, Executor Seth M. Gerringer Deal Law, PLLC 1153 Huffman Mill Road Burlington, NC 27215 Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY 25E002850-400 The undersigned, Hester Ruth Petty, having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Charles Clarence Heavner, Deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present such claims to the undersigned in care of the undersigned’s Attorney at their address on or before April 7, 2026, 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 above-named Executrix. This the 7th day of January 2026. Hester Ruth Petty, Executrix Estate of Charles Clarence Heavner Blaire D. McClanahan, Esq. Law Offices of Cheryl David 528 College Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410 Phone No.: (336) 547-9999 Fax No.: (336) 547-9477 January 7, 14, 21, and 28th 2026. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF
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American Flag Storage - JJ Drive, 311 W. JJ Drive, Greensboro, NC 27406, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units above. All these items of personal property are being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on January 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., in order to collect the amounts due from you. The public sale will take place at 311 W. JJ Dr., Greensboro, NC 27406 This is December 15, 2025 Date of Publication Jan. 7, 2026 PROCESS BY PUBLICATION State of North Carolina County of Guilford, General Court of Justice, District Court Division 25CV028425-400 Christi Lynn Bridgman, Plaintiff, v. Albert Raymondo Brdgman, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To: Albert Raymondo Bridgman – TAKE NOTICE that a Complaint for Absolute Divorce has been filed against you in the above-entitled action. You are required to make defense to such pleadings no later than 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 30th of December 2025. Thomas F. Roupas Jr., Attorney for Plaintiff Roupas Law Firm, PLLC 119 N. Greene St., Ste 100 Greensboro, NC 27401 Phone: (336) 272-7272 Fax: 336-275-0999 Jan. 7, 14, 21, 2026 187.50
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY 25E003302-400 The undersigned, Mark Brooks Langston having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Sylvia Langston aka Sylvia B Langston aka Sylvia Grace Langston aka Sylvia Borders Langston, Deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present such claims to the undersigned in care of the undersigned’s Attorney at their address on or before April 7, 2026, 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 above-named Executor. This is the 7th day of January 2026. Mark Brooks Langston, Executor Estate of Sylvia Langston Blaire D. McClanahan, Esq. Law Offices of Cheryl David 528 College Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410 Phone No.: (336) 547-9999 Fax No.: (336) 547-9477 January 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of LELA MAE FERGUSON aka LELA MAE SAWYER FERGUSON, Deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before April 7, 2026, 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 is the 7th day of January 2026. Melisa Dawn Dawley 770 NC Highway 62 East Pleasant Garden, NC 27213, Admininstrator CTA January 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF TIMOTHY M. CRAWFORD, late of 2205 Red Forest Road, Greensboro, NC 27410, the undersigned do hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Decedent to present them to the undersigned at 301 N. Elm St., Suite 800, Greensboro, NC 27401 on or before April 19, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Decedent or Estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 14th day of January 2026. KATHLEEN L. CRAWFORD, Executor c/o Higgins Benjamin, PLLC William P. Benjamin, Esq. 301 N. Elm St., Suite 800 Greensboro, NC 27401 January 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of FREDRICK CLINTON SURRETT, JR. AKA FREDRICK C. SURRETT, JR. AKA FREDERICK SURRETT, JR. of Guilford County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before April 8, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 7th day of January, 2026.
Benjamin Clay Surrett Administrator CTA of the Estate of Fredrick Clinton Surrett, Jr., aka Fredrick c. Surrett, Jr. aka Frederick C. Surrett, Jr. 212 W. State Street High Point, NC 27262 Leigh Anne Kasias Wyatt Early Harris Wheeler, LLP 1912 Eastchester Drive High Point, NC 27265 Telephone: (336) 884-4444 January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of BOBBY MAGEE FORREST Aka BOBBY FORREST, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before April 8, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 7th day of January, 2026. Deborah F. O’Connor aka Deborah Forrest O’Connor Aka Deborah O’Connor 1506 Cavalier Terrace Greensboro, NC 27408, Executor Rebecca K. Branz Attorney at Law Jones Branz & Whitaker LLP Estate Planning and Administration 7B Corporate Center Court Greensboro, NC 27408 January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Eli David Godwin, late of Guilford 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 8th day of April 2026, 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 7th day of January 2026. David Godwin Administrator of the Estate of Eli David Godwin Jonathan M. Parisi, Attorney at Law Spangler Estate Planning P.O. Box 5994 Greensboro, NC 27435 January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026.
4 Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | Jamestown News 25SP000924-400 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Jeffrey S. Atkins and Jamie M. Atkins dated October 25, 2006 and recorded on October 25, 2006, in Book 6620 at page 1665, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Goddard & Peterson, PLLC (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon: Address of Property: 215 Hermitage Road, Greensboro, NC 27403 Tax Parcel ID: 17666 Present Record Owner: Jeffrey Scott Atkins Trustee may, in the Trustee sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. The real property described above is being offered for sale AS IS, WHERE IS and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments and any liens or encumbrances that would not be extinguished by non-judicial foreclosure. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute 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 expressly are disclaimed. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, and any Land Transfer Tax as required by N.C.G.S. 7A-308(a)(1). Third party, must pay the full bid amount, less any deposit that has been paid to the Substitute Trustee, immediately upon demand after the conclusion of the final upset bid period. Failure of the bidder to comply with the bid shall result in the resale of the property, with the defaulting bidder remaining liable upon their bid under the provisions of N.C.G.S. 45-21-30. If the Trustee or Substitute 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 title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/ their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: 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 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 ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (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. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of such 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 bankruptcy 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. FN# 3016.11025 60666 Dec. 31, 2025; Jan. 7, 2026 -----------------------------------------------------------STOX Posting & Publishing, LLC 2701 Transit Road, Ste. 139 Elma, NY 14059 Office. (855) 477-7869 Fax. (716) 524-6325 Email. stoxnotices@thestoxgroup.com NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 24SP002427-400 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY HA THI PHAM AND SUNNY VAN LE DATED DECEMBER 13, 2002 RECORDED IN BOOK NO. 5705, AT PAGE 1105 IN THE GUILFORD 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
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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 Guilford County courthouse at 10:00 AM on January 22, 2026, the following described real estate and any improvements situated thereon, in Guilford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ha Thi Pham; Sunny Van Le, dated December 13, 2002 to secure the original principal amount of $62,625.00, and recorded in Book No. 5705, at Page 1105 of the Guilford 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: 509 Bacon Court, High Point, NC 27263 Tax Parcel ID: 0179586 The record owner(s) of the property, according to the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Ha Thi Pham and Sunny Van Le.
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 12th day of December, 2025. 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: 28768-46756 Jan. 7, 14, 2026 BCNS - 9035 Wadsworth Pkwy, Suite 2720 Westminster, CO 80021(1400/10) AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25SP000619-400 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jarrie L. Alderman and Troy A. Alderman (Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Troy A. Alderman, Trustee or his Successors in Trust under the Alderman Living Trust dated February 24, 2021 and any amendments thereto) to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), dated October 23, 2015, and recorded in Book No. R 7752, at Page 2955 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina 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, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on January 20, 2026 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Jamestown in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Friendship Township, Guilford County, North Carolina: All of Lot 10, Section 13, of CEDARWOOD, INC., as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 47, Page 15, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 104 Crest Hill Road, Jamestown, North Carolina. Guilford County Tax Parcel # 0155236 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm, LLP P.O. Box 1028 Fayetteville, NC 28302 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 9867 - 129227 Jan. 7, 14, 2026 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 24SP001930-400 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Nekisha Nobles (deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Nekisha Nobles) to The Shoaf Law Firm, Trustee(s), dated March 15, 2006, and recorded in Book No. 6497, at Page 2868 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina 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, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on January 20, 2026 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 152, as shown on the plat entitled “Phase 1, Section 4, Map 2, Woodlea Manor Townhomes” which appears of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 91, Page 133. Including the Unit located thereon; said unit being located at 349 East Montcastle Drive Unit F, Greensboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours 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.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm, LLP P.O. Box 1028 Fayetteville, NC 28302 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 19456 - 92653 Jan. 7, 14, 2026
SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST: Grantors: Jamie McIntosh and Kimberly McIntosh - Dated: 1/24/2022 Book: 8571, Page 2644 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA BEFORE THE CLERK GUILFORD COUNTY - 25SP001473-400 Date of Sale: 1/23/2026 Time of Sale: 12:00 pm (Noon) Place of Sale: Guilford County Courthouse 201 South Eugene Street Greensboro, NC 27401 Record Owner(s) of Property: Jamie McIntosh and wife, Kimberly McIntosh Property Address: 2509 Fairview Street, Greensboro, NC 27405
Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust, the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the date, time and location shown above, the real property identified above and in the Deed of Trust identified above (which description is fully incorporated herein by reference), together with all buildings, all fixtures, all improvements, the hereditaments and appurtenances thereto and all other rights belonging or in any way appertaining to the above described property (“Property”) save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.
TERMS OF SALE: 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.
This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax and recording fees 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. 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 4521.30(d) and (e). In addition to the purchase price so bid, any successful bidder will also be responsible for payment of revenue stamps, recording fees and other costs of closing the sale, including fees and costs of the Substitute Trustee incurred after the date of sale.
This sale is not subject to remote bidding pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.25A.
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR TENANTS RESIDING AT THE PROPERTY: Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute Section 45-21.16A, you are hereby given notice that an order for possession of the Property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court in the county in which the Property is sold. If an order for possession is issued, you may be required to vacate the Property. 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. Upon termination of the rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. Date: 12/29/2025 W. Eric Medlin, Substitute Trustee 5710 W. Gate City Blvd, Suite K-274 Greensboro, NC 27407 (336) 369-5610 Eric@EricMedlin.com Jan. 7, 14, 2026 (875)
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include Ethan Slater’s performance as the Tin Man, Erivo’s rendition of “No Good Deed,” and Jonathan Bailey and Erivo’s rendition of “As Long as You’re Mine.” “Wicked: For Good” has received five Golden Globe nominations and seven Critics’ Choice nominations so far. (Apple TV+) “eternity” (PG-13) — Miles Teller (“The Gorge”), Elizabeth Olsen (“The Assessment”), and Callum Turner (“Atropia”) are an unlikely but warm trio in this rom-com “set in the afterlife.” Although it was distributed by A24, it barely made up its budget by
ters her first husband, Luke (Turner), who died in war. Now split between what could have been and what is familiar, Joan must figure out which man she wishes to spend eternity with. Out now to rent! (Amazon Prime Video) Photo courtesy of MovieStillsDB
From left, elizabeth olsen, miles teller and Callum turner star in “eternity.” bringing in $29 million at the box office. Olsen plays Joan, a woman with terminal cancer who is married to Larry (Teller). In a funny turn of circumstances, Larry ends up passing away first after choking on a pretzel,
but Joan shortly passes away after him. They meet again at the Junction, an inbetween space where those who died must decide where they would like to spend the rest of eternity. While there, Joan also encoun-
Strange But True By lUCie winBoRne • Belize wins the prize for having the national flag with the most colors — 12. • A California man discovered that he’d been paying his neighbor’s power bill for an astonishing 15 years because his meter was mapped to the wrong apartment. • Labatt Park in London, Ontario, dating back to 1877, is the oldest continually operating baseball grounds in the world. • A Japanese man who didn’t speak to his wife for 20 years while they still lived together and raised three children admitted his silence was due to jealousy of the attention she paid to their kids. Fortunately, the couple finally reconciled after said kids sought help from a TV show. • Marie Curie was the first person ever to win two Nobel Prizes, one for physics and the other for chemistry, in honor of her work on radioactivity. • Hawaiian pizza was invented by a Greek immigrant inspired by the sweet and savory flavors of Chinese cuisine.
• Atoms are nearly 100% empty space. • Cotard’s Syndrome, aka Walking Corpse Syndrome, causes sufferers to believe they are dead or missing body parts. • Ancient Egyptians pronounced the word “cat” as “mew” or “meow.” • A 2001 study conducted at the University of Leicester showed that when cows listen to slow, soothing songs, they produce 3% more milk. • Those CAPTCHA tests that verify you’re human and not a robot have a dual purpose: Each time you identify a bus or traffic light or what have you, you’re also helping to improve AI algorithms for companies like Google. • There are more than 1.4 billion insects for each human on Earth. Thought for the Day: “Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt ©2026 King Features Synd., Inc.
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“31st annual Critics’ Choice awards” (tV-PG) — Chelsea Handler hosted this year’s Critics’ Choice Awards on Jan. 4 in Santa Monica, California, making it her fourth consecutive year of hosting the ceremony. This marks the beginning of an award season that stretches into March, finishing with the Oscars. Leading
the film category are “Sinners” with 17 nominations, “One Battle After Another” with 14, and “Hamnet” and “Frankenstein” with 11. Leading the TV category are “Adolescence” with six nominations, “Nobody Wants This” with five, and a good handful of shows with four (including “All Her Fault” and “Severance”). Categories to watch are Best Actor/Actress and Best Supporting Actor/Actress, as both categories are stacked with incredible performances from critically acclaimed stars. See who brought home the gold now! (Peacock) ©2026 King Features Synd., Inc.
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influencers are nothing new As calendars change from December to January, it is natural for people to reflect on the past year and think about things that have made a difference in their lives. But I found my thoughts taking me back decades, before the turn of the century, as I began to contemplate how a few individuals influenced my life’s direction and attitude. I asked myself, besides my parents, what three people have shaped my life the most. There have been many, but three stand out as what in today’s terminology might be call influencers. The first was my Ragsdale High School home economics teacher Agnes Farthing. The school counselor did not want me to take that course. I had spent the previous three years engaged in college preparatory classes, but my senior year found me with the opportunity for an elective and I decided it should be home ec. “Most of the students in that class will be freshmen and you will be out of place,” the counselor said. When I insisted on taking the class, she said if the teacher would give me permission I could do it. Mrs. Farthing not only welcomed me into her class, but since I was older and it was my last opportunity to learn the skills she taught, gave me a bit of extra attention, especially with sewing. When the other girls made A-line skirts, I made one with a pleat down the front. When they made jumpers, I made a dress with a separate bodice and skirt. She even invited me to take an adult sewing class she offered the summer after graduation. I did attend college, but when I got married it was that home ec class that really benefited my family. I made all my clothes and most of those for my daughters, including prom dresses. Sewing saved a lot of money.
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After working as a substitute teacher for several years, I needed a change. I asked Leonard Dudley, then publisher/editor of the Jamestown "Grandma’s Special place" by mac Foust News, for an opportunity to write for the newspaper. with some of his drawings, many of When I had written a free column for which are still hanging in my home. a while, he gave me a paid job writing Although he did quit preaching, another column and feature stories. he spent much time talking to groups The rest is history, as you can see I about his experience with cancer and am still writing for the paper. his subsequent transition into art. On his deathbed Mr. Dudley told For 30 years he endured numerous me, “I gave you the job because I saw surgeries, losing his tongue bit by potential in your writing.” Not sure I bit. But he never gave up and his life have lived up to what he envisioned, became an encouragement to those but the opportunity to write was a gift he met, including me. When I see his I will never forget. paintings on my walls, I am reminded Many in the community will that life is to be lived to the fullest, remember the late Mac Foust, the adapting if necessary, but preserving first pastor of Jamestown Presbyte- to the end. rian Church. When Foust got cancer Unlike today’s Internet influencers, in his mouth and had surgery, doc- the ones in my life were not trying tors advised him to stop preaching so to sell me anything. They were just he would not have to talk so much. being themselves and in doing so had While he recuperated, he began to a big impact on me. draw pictures of people and things he Sitting on the cusp of a new year saw in the hospital. At Rotary meet- and considering the past, we can ings, he could sketch pictures on the be thankful to all those who helped paper tablecloths and became quite shape our lives. In turn, we should try good at drawing and water coloring, to live in such a way that when others eventually teaching lessons. reflect on their past they might view Once a year, Foust held shows of us as a person who made a difference his work and hired me to write press to them. releases for the events. He paid me (Who was your biggest influencer?)
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Warm up with Baked Black Bean Dip By donnA eRiCkSon BeSt BiteS A good appetizer brings everyone together, whether you’ve just come in out of the chill from an afternoon of sledding or you’re gathering around the TV to watch a game. This Baked Black Bean dip definitely fits the bill. It’s a crowd favorite every time I serve it at home or when I bring it with a bag of tortilla chips to a potluck. It’s both chunky and creamy with a yummy chipotle flavor that keeps you dipping for more.
BaKed BlaCK Bean dIP Serves 12 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 1 teaspoon salt 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, plus 3 tablespoons of sauce (find chipotle chilies in adobo sauce in a can in the latin/Mexican food section of your grocery store) 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 1/2 cups thawed frozen corn kernels or drained canned corn 2 cups grated four-cheese blend, Mexican-style 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) Heat oven to 400 F. Grease a 1-1/2 quart baking dish. (I use a souffle-style baking dish.) Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium/high heat. Add the onion, reduce the heat to medium, and season with the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onions are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder and pepper, stir and cook for 1 minute. Loosely chop the chipotle chilies in adobo. Add to the skillet along with 3 tablespoons of adobo sauce, 1 can of black beans, and the water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add the vinegar. Use an immersion blender to process the mixture until smooth. (Or use a food processor and transfer to a mixing bowl.) Add the second can of drained beans, tomatoes, corn and grated Mexican-style cheese. Stir well. Transfer to the baking dish. Sprinkle grated Monterey Jack cheese on top. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese melts. Top with cilantro. Serve warm with tortilla chips for scooping. Cook’s Tip: Freeze leftovers. Thaw and reheat with a fresh sprinkling of cheese on top. Donna Erickson creates relationships and community through food and fun. Find more to nourish and delight you at www.donnaerickson.com. ©2026 Donna Erickson. Distributed by King Features Synd.
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ril add to the long list of backers creates opportunities some teams just can’t afford. The obvious missing link for this team are title accolades just waiting on one of Penske’s many shop walls. QuIK BItS: In local news, I’d be remiss not to mention the plight of a young man I’ve known since he was racing late models at the age of ten at Shenandoah Speedway. Since those early days, Mini Tyrrell has progressed with the zMAX CARS Tour series, including a $50,000 win late last season. The 21-year-old Manassas, VA driver has just announced a deal with Cook Racing Technologies to compete in the ARCA series starting with the upcoming run at Daytona. from rumorville: It sounds as if the IHRA has made a significant purchase in obtaining Rockingham Speedway lock, stock and barrel. Look for a serious return to days gone by with various NASCAR classes, IHRA drag racing, stock car oval racing in addition to a host of special events. attention hungary race fans: The next racing laps are right around the corner. In less than a month, the Cup series travels to Bowman Gray Stadium in North Carolina for the running of the Cookout Clash. Mark on your calendar Sunday, Feb 1st as the first race, and yes, TV coverage is available. That’s it for this week. For the next few months, I’ll bring you into some of the behind the scenes in the off season for NASCAR and other racing concerns from around the globe. Next week’s RWR will feature the sixth installment of Who’s Where for 2026 NASCAR Cup ranks. Questions? Comments? Contact Russ at racinwithruss@gmail.com