Notice to creditors for the estate of Melody Leanora Spurgas.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF MELODY LEANORA SPURGAS CASE NO.: 2026-CP-000053-AXMX Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of MELODY LEANORA SPURGAS, deceased, whose date of death was January 4, 2026 File No 2026-CP-000053-AXMX is pending in the Circuit Court for Sumter County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is: 215 E. McCollum Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513, Attn: Probate Department. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate or whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is February 06, 2026 Attorney for Personal Representative Kathryn Linn, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0016728 561 Fieldcrest Drive Tel: (352) 633-1263 Email: Kathryn@KathrynLinnLaw.com Personal Representative Holly M. Swiney 137 Tuckie Road North Windham, CT 06256 #1291707 February 06, 2026 February 13, 2026