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2026 WIC LEGAL NOTICE

2026 WIC LEGAL NOTICE
The North Carolina Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
(WIC) is a nutrition program that helps families stay healthy!
The WIC program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, Breastfeeding support & resources for families.

To be eligible for the WIC program in Henderson County, the applicant must be:
1. A pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum woman; infant; or child under age 5-years.
2. Currently living in North Carolina.
3. Within the financial eligibility guidelines established by North Carolina or receive Medicaid or Food Stamps.
4. At Nutritional Risk.

The Henderson County Health Department WIC Program is particularly interested in the participation of pregnant or breastfeeding women and infants.

If you think you are eligible for the WIC Program contact the Henderson County Department of Public Health 1200 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28792
or call 692-4223.

The office hours are 8:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is an equal opportunity provider.

1/07

Estate of Barbara E. Arter

CREDITOR'S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Barbara E. Arter, deceased, late of Henderson County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 7th day of April 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment.

Caroline T. Knox,
Executor of the Estate of
Barbara E. Arter,
Deceased
Caroline T. Knox, CELA
Law Office of Caroline Knox, PLLC
16 Towne Place Dr.,
Ste. 100
Hendersonville, NC
28792

1/07, 14, 21, 28

Estate of Robert R. Dermid (Estate File No. 25E001147-440)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
File No.
25E001147-440
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Robert R. Dermid (Estate File No. 25E001147-440), deceased, late of Henderson County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent and/or the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned in care of Gilreath Shealy Law, PLLC, 224 6th Avenue East, Hendersonville, NC 28792, 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 decedent and/or said decedent’s estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated the 7th day of January, 2026.

Robyn Eaton Scroggs Executor Estate of Robert R.
Dermid
Evan M. Gilreath, Esq.
Attorney for Executor
Gilreath Shealy Law, PLLC
224 6th Avenue East
Hendersonville, NC
28792

1/07, 14, 21, 28

Estate of Frances Christine Freeman

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
HENDERSON
Estate File No. 25E001105-440
The undersigned having qualified as Ancillary Executor of the Ancillary Estate of Frances Christine Freeman, deceased, of Gilchrist County, Florida, this is to notify all creditors of said estate to present their claims to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in a bar of recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement of the same. This is to further notify all persons having claims against said estate that they may serve the same upon Sherri Brewer of Hogan & Brewer, PLLC, Attorney for the Estate, at 229 North Main Street, Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792.

This is the 7th day of January, 2026.

Jimmy Homer Freeman, Ancillary Executor
Ancillary Estate of Frances Christine Freeman, deceased
c/o Sherri Brewer,
Attorney
Hogan & Brewer, PLLC
229 North Main Street
Hendersonville, NC
28792

1/07, 14, 21, 28

Estate of Jesse J. Andrews

CREDITOR'S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jesse J. Andrews, deceased, late of Henderson County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Executor, c/o Koral F. Alman, 422 S. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 on or before the 7th day of April, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment.

Lanora L. Andrews,
Executor of the Estate of
Jesse J. Andrews,
Deceased

Koral F. Alman,
Attorney
Van Winkle, Buck, Wall, Starnes & Davis, P.A.
422 S. Main Street
Hendersonville, NC
28792

1/07, 14, 21, 28

Estate of Carol Hillageer Buck

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
HENDERSON
Ellen M. Buck having qualified as Administrix of the Estate of Carol Hillageer Buck, Deceased, lately of the County of Henderson, State of North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Carol Hillageer Buck to present them to the undersigned Executor representing the Estate.
All claims against said Estate should be presented on or before March 9, 2026, three (3) months from the first running of this Notice, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Persons indebted to the Estate will please make immediate settlement to the Estate.

This the 7th day of
January, 2026.

Ellen M. Buck
Executor of the Estate
c/o Justice P. Mullen
Romeo, Harrelson &
Coiner, P.A.
136 S. King Street,
Suite B
Hendersonville, NC
28792

Justice P. Mullen
Attorney for the Estate
Romeo, Harrelson &
Coiner, P.A.
136 S. King Street,
Suite B
Hendersonville, NC
28792
(828) 698-2345

1/07, 14, 21, 28

Estate of Victor Roger Headrick, a/k/a V.R. Headrick

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Victor Roger Headrick, a/k/a V.R. Headrick, deceased, late of Henderson County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address below on or before the 7th day of April, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, corporations, indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 7th day of
January, 2026.

Holly Elizabeth Coates, a/k/a Holly Headrick Coates, Executor of the
Estate of Victor Roger Headrick, a/k/a V.R. Headrick
c/o Mary Robinson
Hervig, Esq.
ROBERTS & STEVENS, P.A.
P.O. Box 7647
Asheville, NC
28802-7647

1/07, 14, 21, 28

Estate of Sandra Jean Barrett

CREDITOR'S NOTICE
File No.
25E001125-440
Having qualified as
Executor for the Estate of Sandra Jean Barrett, deceased, of the County of Henderson, State of North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of March, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will make settlement at once to the undersigned.

This the 15th day of
December, 2025.

Claire Barrett
Executor for the Estate of Sandra Jean Barrett

380 Corbly Dr. Apt. 1
Hendersonville, NC
28739

12/24, 31, 01/07, 14

Estate of David Lee McMurray, Sr.

CREDITOR'S NOTICE
File No.
25E001123-440
Having qualified as
Executor for the Estate of David Lee McMurray, Sr. deceased, of the County of Henderson, State of North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 31st day of March, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will make settlement at once to the undersigned.

This the 19th day of
December, 2025.

Jake D McMurray
Executor for the Estate of David Lee McMurray, Sr.

1823 Orchard Rd.
Flat Rock, NC 28731

12/31, 1/07, 14, 21

Estate of Keiji Oshima

CREDITOR'S NOTICE

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Keiji Oshima, deceased, late of Henderson County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of March 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.  All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment.

Joji Gary Oshima,

Executor of the Estate of Keiji Oshima, 

Deceased

Caroline T. Knox, CELA

Law Office of Caroline Knox, PLLC

16 Towne Place Dr., Ste. 100

Hendersonville, NC  28792

12/24, 31, 01/07, 14

Estate of Sara Joan Ammons

CREDITOR'S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Sara Joan Ammons, deceased, late of Henderson County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of March 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment.

Jennifer Ammons-Moreno,
Executor of the Estate of
Sara Joan Ammons,
Deceased

Caroline T. Knox, CELA
Law Office of Caroline Knox, PLLC
16 Towne Place Dr.,
Ste. 100
Hendersonville, NC 28792

12/24, 31, 01/07, 14

Estate of James Frederick Maney

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
HENDERSON
Estate File No.
24E000558-440
The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of James Frederick Maney, deceased, of Henderson County, North Carolina, this is to notify all creditors of said estate to present their claims to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of March, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in a bar of recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement of the same. This is to further notify all persons having claims against said estate that they may serve the same upon Sherri Brewer of Hogan & Brewer, PLLC, Attorney for the Estate, at 229 North Main Street, Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792.

This is the 24th day of December, 2025.

Michael James Maney, Executor
Estate of James Frederick Maney, deceased
c/o Sherri Brewer,
Attorney
Hogan & Brewer, PLLC
229 North Main Street
Hendersonville, NC
28792

2/24, 31, 01/07, 14

Estate of Suzanne Lowe Maney

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
HENDERSON
Estate File No. 24E000557-440
The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Suzanne Lowe Maney, deceased, of Henderson County, North Carolina, this is to notify all creditors of said estate to present their claims to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of March, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in a bar of recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement of the same. This is to further notify all persons having claims against said estate that they may serve the same upon Sherri Brewer of Hogan & Brewer, PLLC, Attorney for the Estate, at 229 North Main Street, Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792.

This is the 24th day of December, 2025.

Michael James Maney, Executor
Estate of Suzanne Lowe Maney, deceased
c/o Sherri Brewer,
Attorney
Hogan & Brewer, PLLC
229 North Main Street
Hendersonville, NC
28792

12/24, 31, 01/07, 14

Estate of Karen S. Carswell aka Karen Gail Carswell aka Karen Stepp Carswell

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

FILE 25E001059-440

Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Karen S. Carswell aka Karen Gail Carswell aka Karen Stepp Carswell, deceased, late of Henderson County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said Estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before March 24, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.  All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment.

This, the 24th day of December, 2025.

Darren S. Hemphill, Personal Representative

c/o Strauss Attorneys, PLLC

104 N Washington St.

Hendersonville, NC 28739

(828) 696-1811

12/24, 31, 01/07, 14

Estate of Doris J. Schmalstich

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
FILE NO.
25E001109-440
The undersigned having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Doris J. Schmalstich, deceased, of Henderson County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Doris J. Schmalstich, deceased, of Henderson County, North Carolina, to present their claims to the Personal Representative in care of the Law Offices of William M. Alexander, Jr., PLLC, on or before March 24, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the Personal Representative in care of The Law Offices of William M. Alexander, Jr., PLLC.
This the 24th day of
December, 2025.

William M. Alexander, Jr.
Personal Representative
Estate of Doris J. Schmalstich

Law Offices of William M. Alexander, Jr., PLLC
Justice Street Center
559 North Justice Street
Hendersonville, NC 28739

12/24, 31, 01/07, 14

Estate of Richard Walter Mears, Jr. (Estate File Number 25E001114-440)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
File No.
25E001114-440
Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Richard Walter Mears, Jr. (Estate File Number 25E001114-440), deceased, late of Henderson County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent and/or the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned in care of Gilreath Shealy Law, PLLC, 224 6th Avenue East, Hendersonville, NC 28792 on or before March 24, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said decedent and/or decedent’s estate will please make immediate payment.

Dated December 24, 2025.

Wells Fargo Bank NA and Jonathan Clark Talmage Mears, Co-Executors of the Estate of Richard Walter Mears, Jr., Deceased
Adam L. Shealy, Esq.
Gilreath Shealy Law, PLLC
224 6th Avenue East
Hendersonville, NC 28792

12/24, 31, 01/07, 14

Estate of Elizabeth C. Carswell

CREDITOR'S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth C. Carswell, deceased, late of Henderson County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Executor, c/o John D. Veazey, 422 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 on or before March 24, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment.

Lynn Carswell Huffman f/k/a Lynn Carswell,
Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth C. Carswell,
Deceased

John D. Veazey,
Attorney
Van Winkle, Buck, Wall, Starnes & Davis, P.A.
422 South Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792

12/24, 31, 01/07, 14

Estate of Barbara Elenor Nix

CREDITOR'S NOTICE
File No.
25E001128-440
Having qualified as
Executor for the Estate of Barbara Elenor Nix, deceased, of the County of Henderson, State of North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of March, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will make settlement at once to the undersigned.

This the 16th day of
December, 2025.

Cindy N. Boyd
Executor for the Estate of Barbara Elenor Nix

P.O. Box 788
Hendersonville, NC
28793

12/24, 31, 01/07, 14

Estate of Bruce P. Hatfield

CREDITOR'S NOTICE
File No.
25E001134-440
Having qualified as
Executor for the Estate of Bruce P. Hatfield, deceased, of the County of Henderson, State of North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of March, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will make settlement at once to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of
December, 2025.

Dianne C. Hatfield
Executor for the Estate of Bruce P. Hatfield

144 Black Jack Rd.
Hendersonville, NC
28739

12/24, 31, 01/07, 14

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CATAWBA FILE NO. 25-JT-94

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
CATAWBA
FILE NO. 25-JT-94
SETH ALLEN MURRAY, Petitioner,
v.
ALEXANDRIA MICHELLE GIBBS,
Respondent.

TO: ALEXANDRIA
MICHELLE GIBBS
TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the Catawba County Clerk’s Office in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought against you is as follows:

Petitioner's Petition to Terminate Parental Rights of the Respondent in and to the child, Samuel Allen Murray, born May 22, 2016.
YOU ARE REQUIRED to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days from the 24th day of December, 2025, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 24th day of
December, 2025.

C. Randall Isenhower
SIGMON AND ISENHOWER
Attorney for Petitioner
Post Office Box 88
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Telephone:
(828) 464-0101
Facsimile:
(828) 464-9062
NC State Bar #8830

12/24, 31, 1/07