LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Thomas Alan Bouch, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.

NO. 25-E-2153

In the Estate of Thomas Alan Bouch, Deceased

In the County Court

County Court No. 1 Ellis County, Texas

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Thomas Alan Bouch were issued on June 23, 2025, in Cause No. 25-E-2153, in the County Court at Law #1, Ellis County, Texas to Jean Paler Bouch.

All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are required to submit them, within the time and manner prescribed by law, and before the estate is closed, addressed as follows:

c/o Tom E. Smalley, Attorney at Law

115 N. College Street

Waxahachie, TX 75165

Estate of Thomas Alan Bouch, Deceased Independent Executor, Jean Paler Bouch

Dated: January 15, 2026.

By: /s/ Tom E. Smally

Tom E. Smally, Attorney at Law

Bar No.: 18518500,bullldogl948@sbcglobal.net

115 N. College St., Waxahachie, TX 75165

Telephone: 972-938-0658 - No Facsimile

Attorney for Jean Paler Bouch