IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, OHIO

IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF WARREN COUNTY, OHIO PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: The Estate of Herbert R. Gardner, aka Herbert Ray Gardner, deceased Case Number: 20261323 Judge Joseph W. Kirby LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: Gwendolyn R. Rucker, address unknown All unknown heirs, next of kin, devisees, and legatees, if any, of Herbert R. Gardner, aka Herbert Ray Gardner, deceased, whose identities and whereabouts are unknown, and cannot, with reasonable diligence, be ascertained Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §2115.16, you are hereby notified that the Inventory and Appraisal for the captioned estate has been filed in the Warren County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division. The hearing on the Inventory and Appraisal will be held on the 19th day of October, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. The Court is located at 900 Memorial Drive, Lebanon, Ohio 45036. Exceptions to t e Inventory and Appraisal must be filed in writing at least five (5) days prior to the date set for the hearing. Jackson C. Hedges (#0012742) Attorney for the Estate of Herbert R. Gardner, aka Herbert Ray Gardner, deceased 24 North Broadway Street Lebanon, Ohio 45036 Telephone: (513) 932-1836 Email: hedgeslaw@outlook.com 9-7,9-14,9-21/2026