STATE OF ALABAMA LAUDERDALE COUNTY IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 25065 IN THE MATTER OF LAURA MAE PETTUS, DECEASED. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned, MERITA GAIL JOHNSTON, on the 8th day of July, 2025, by the Hon. Sara N. Holmes, Judge of the Probate Court of Lauderdale County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Merita Gail Johnson Personal Representative Attorney for Estate: Vickie M. Willard Willard & Berryhill, LLC 124 W. Tombigbee Street Florence, AL 35630 July 9, 16, 23 2025 ADID654990