(Editor’s Note: Office staff gathers weekly court news from the 13th District Public Access Portal. For more information on a case listed below or any case within the 13th Judicial District visit www.kscourts.org.
This includes: Civil Court, Criminal Court, Domestic Relations, Fish and Game, Limited Civil, Marriage License Applications, Probate Court, Small Claims, State Tax, Statutory Liens and Traffic Tickets.)
Civil Court
Scott D. Cheever vs. State of Kansas, Journal entry of hearing on 5/1/25.
In the matter of the name change of Sherill Lynn Watkins. Order changing name to Sherill Harman Watkins.
County Deeds
Listed as printed on the document filed with the Greenwood County Register of Deeds Office
Warranty Deed - Linda Teter Hendrickson Trust to Teter Land, LLC. Section 14-23-9, S1/2. Section 15-23-9, W1/2, SE1/4, W1/2NE1/4. Section 22-239, all. Section 23-23-9, part E1/2.
Quit Claim Deed - Steve Mead and Sharon Mead to Stephen R. Mead and Sharon M. Mead. Lots 16-18, Block 9, Tuckers Addition, Eureka, west 50’ of Lots 1618.
Quit Claim Deed - Victor Rollins to Eric McLean and Jeff McLean. Lots 1-6, Block 8, Songer & Company 2nd Addition, Piedmont.
Warranty Deed - Paul R. Drake to Lazy S Properties, LLC. Lots 14-15, Block 62, Town Company Addition, Eureka.
Trustees Deed - Gary and Nancy Kile Trust to Mack McLeod to Amy Mc-Leod. Section 16-22-11, N1/2NE1/4, NE1/4NW1/4.
Warranty Deed - Watchous Development Company, LP to Leonard Lane Booth Marital Trust. Section 35-24-9, NE1/4. Section 36-24-9, part NE1/4NW1/4.
Warranty Deed - Janet S. Ashley and Philip G. Ashley to Mary Kirkpatrick. Lot 19, Vaughn Acres, Greenwood County, and undivided 1/6 interest in water well in 14’ x 14’ tract in southwest corner of Lot 14.
Warranty Deed - Mark Moomey to Ashley Brooke Hudspeth and Michael Hudspeth. Section 8-28-11, part NW1/4SW1/4.
Transfer on Death Deed - Sharon K. Platt to Kyle Platt. Lots 14-17, Block 19, Hamilton Subdivision, Hamilton, E1/2 of Lot 14. Section 24-24-11, all.
Warranty Deed - Jonathan A. Leach and Rebekah J. Leach to Fagan Holdings LLC. Lots 21-24, Block 1, Madison Subdivision, Madison, west 57’ of Lots 23-24.
Warranty Deed - Jonathan A. Leach and Rebekah J. Leach to Fagan Holdings LLC. Lots 23-24, Block 1, Madison Subdivision, Madison, east 68’ of Lots 23-24.
Transfer on Death Deed - Cheryl R. Melton, by her Durable Power of Attorney; Tammy J. Taylor, DPOA to Lisa M. Scarborough, Tammy J. Taylor and Timothy R. Melton. Lot 4, Haughton Subdivision, Madison.
Quit Claim Deed - Alvis J. Jackson and Veleria K. Jackson to Leon DeVore and Kara DaVore. Lots 2-4, Block 45, Original Town, Eureka, south 7.15’ of Lot 2.
Quit Claim Deed - Ashley Boles and Travis Boles to Ashley Boles. Block 6, Bitlers 2nd Addition, Eureka, south 50’ of NW1/4 and north 75’ of SW1/4, Block 6.
Warranty Deed - June Laaser, Brett Laaser, Tricia R. Couch and Shawn Couch to James T. Schmucker and RebeccaSchmucker. Section 12-26-12, part N1/2NE1/4 lying west of center of Walnut Creek and south of 140th St., part E1/2NE1/4 and part SE1/4NE1/4, part E1/2NW1/4.
Warranty Deed - Nancy J. Huntington to Louis J. Oelke and Deborah M. Smith-Oelke. Lot 8, Block 53, Town Company Addition, Eureka.
Warranty Deed - Brooke A. Andrews and Ryan Andrews to Short Farms, LLC. Section 3-24-11, NE1/4, all their undivided interest.
Warranty Deed - Garrett W. Smith to Short Farms, LLC. Section 3-24-11, NE1/4, all their undivided interest.
Warranty Deed - James Kyle Brice and Linda Brice to Short Farms, LLC. Section 3-24-11, NE1/4, all their undivided interest.
Warranty Deed - Melodee Armfield and Mark Armfield to Short Farms, LLC. Section 34-23-11, SW1/4, all their undivided interest.
Warranty Deed - Brett Unruh and Erikka Unruh to Short Farms, LLC. Section 34-23-11, SW1/4, all their undivided interest.
Warranty Deed - Leslie Macconnell to Collinge Land Company, LLC. Section 32-24-11, W1/2NW1/4.
Warranty Deed - 3 Deuces Investments, LLC to C & L Trust. Section 10-23-13, E1/2.
Criminal Court
State of Kansas vs. Florence R. Halstead, Plea entered, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant. Dismissed, Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, first conviction, competent evidence of blood/ breath .08+. Kansas sentencing guidelines journal entry of judgment. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Mackenzie Rae Watson, Surety bond posted, $2,500. First appearance hearing scheduled 5/27/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Sammy Joe Hawkins, Plea entered, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant. Dismissed, Possession of marijuana, two or more prior convictions; Dismissed, Possession of marijuana, two or more prior convictions; Possession of hallucinogenic drug; Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; Maximum speed limits. Sentencing hearing continued to 6/26/25, 2:30 p.m.
Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Joseph Xavier Guillen, Diversion status hearing scheduled 5/27/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Cerys Juneau Green, Plea entered, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant. Dismissed, Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Sentencing hearing scheduled 6/26/25, 10 a.m. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Phillip Eugene Mock, Plea entered, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Interference with LEO, Conceal/alter/destroy evidence. Dismissed, Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Vehicles, Improper registration of vehicle. Sentencing hearing scheduled 6/26/25, 11 a.m.
Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Austin Matthew Chipps, Plea entered, Possession of marijuana. Dismissed, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle; Vehicles, unlawful acts, e.g. registration x2. Journal entry of plea and sentencing. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Alfredo Campos Limones, Amended complaint. Sentencing hearing scheduled 6/26/25, 3 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. McKenzie Mae Fors, Plea entered, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant. Dismissed, Possession of marijuana; Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Failure to dim headlights; Maximum speed limits; License to be carried and exhibited upon demand. Sentencing hearing scheduled 7/17/25, 9 a.m.
Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Christopher Neil Delahunt, Status conference scheduled 7/17/25, 2 p.m. Pretrial conference scheduled 9/18/25, 2 p.m. Jury trial scheduled 9/23/25, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Jeremy Ray Austin, Journal entry of dismissal without prejudice, due to plea negotiations in GW2024TR251 and GW2023CR144. ( Case GW2024CR219) State of Kansas vs. Mariah Janay Glymph, Status conference scheduled 6/3/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Dustin Allen Newport, Status conference scheduled 6/3/25, 3:30 p.m. (GW2025CR17 and GW2025CR21) State of Kansas vs. Ashton Christine Clepper, Diversion status hearing scheduled 6/10/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. David Anthony Lewis, Status conference scheduled 6/3/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Leslie Renee Church, Bond forfeiture hearing scheduled 7/1/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Kaylee Asia Raye Kirchoff, Status conference scheduled 6/3/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Tyler Dallas Weil, Status conference scheduled 6/3/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Doris Jean Hutson, Status conference scheduled 6/3/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Jacob Cody Bilhimer, Status conference scheduled 6/3/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Kelby Dawn Kerr, Surety bond posted, $2,500. Order appointing counsel, Richard Charles Paugh. Status conference scheduled 5/27/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Sierra Lynn Thomas, Surety bond posted, $2,500. Status conference scheduled 6/3/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Gerald Richard Wilson, Order appointing counsel, Richard Charles Paugh. Amended complaint. Status conference scheduled 6/3/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Eric Duran Johnson, Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Vehicle liability insurance, liability coverage required; Vehicles, operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag; One-way glass or sun screen device, side windows. First appearance hearing scheduled 5/20/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. James Edward German, Possession of marijuana, one prior conviction; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Transporting an open container. First appearance hearing scheduled 5/6/25.
State of Kansas vs. Nathanael Stephan Barnes, Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Transporting an open container. First appearance hearing scheduled 5/6/25.
State of Kansas vs. Jakyri Ambrose Thomas, Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Transporting an open container; Failure to yield at stop or yield sign. First appearance hearing scheduled 5/6/25.
State of Kansas vs. Jade Rose Jaimez, Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. First appearance hearing scheduled 5/27/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Christopher Logan Walton, Transporting an open container.
State of Kansas vs. Ronald Lynn Reilender, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs, misdemeanor; Vehicle liability insurance, liability coverage required; Driving while suspended, first conviction; Transporting an open container; Parking, standing, or stopping in prohibited area. First appearance hearing scheduled 5/27/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Bobby Gene Keith, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, misdemeanor; Possession of marijuana; Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Transporting an open container; Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Timothy Turner, Debt collection, Order of default judgment. Post judgment.
Limited Civil
Capital One, N.A. vs MJ Huffman, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 5/15/25, 1:30 p.m.
City of Eureka vs. Benjamin Lee Brown, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 5/1/25, failure to appear.
City of Eureka vs. Tia Lynn Brungardt, Debt collection, Order of dismissal without prejudice. Case dismissed.
City of Eureka vs. Joseph Mylan Darbyshire, Debt collection, Hearing result for answer hearing on 5/1/25, failure to appear.
City of Eureka vs. Nicholas Eugene Donaldson, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 5/29/25, 1:30 p.m.
City of Madison vs. Coryon Jamier Artinea Green, Debt collection, Hearing result for answer hearing on 5/1/25, failure to appear.
City of Eureka vs. Collin W. Logan, Debt collection, Answer hearing scheduled 6/26/25, 1:30 p.m.
City of Eureka vs. Samuel Lee Holding, Debt collection, Answer hearing scheduled 6/12/25, 1:30 p.m.
City of Eureka vs. Ian Allen Jump, Debt collection, Answer hearing scheduled 6/26/25, 1:30 p.m.
City of Eureka vs. William Lawrence Lentz, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 5/1/25, failure to appear.
City of Eureka vs. Melissa Ann Letterman, Debt collection, Answer hearing scheduled 5/29/25, 1:30 p.m.
City of Eureka vs. Derek Lee Lewis, Debt collection. Order of dismissal without prejudice. Case dismissed.
City of Eureka vs. Christopher R. Marlow, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 5/29/25, 1:30 p.m.
Marvin Leo Standley vs. Marisol Elias, Landlord/ tenant-forcible detainer. Journal entry of judgment against the defendant. Order writ of restitution. Settled with judicial conference or hearing.
Hoover Bachman and Associates, Inc. vs. Sara Elizabeth Castaneda, Debt collection, $688.92 plus interest and other costs.
Velocity Investments, LLC vs. Jerry Cain, Debt collection, $7,322.38 plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 6/26/25, 1:30 p.m.
Probate Court
In the matter of the estate of Aletta A. Dean, Decedent estate, Petition for probate of will and issuance of letters testamentary.
State Tax Warrants
Kansas Department of Revenue vs. Christopher T. Hare, Withholding tax October- December 2021, Annual 2021 and Annual 2022 $1,326.49. Post judgment.
Kansas Department of Revenue vs. Alvina Turner, Individual income tax 2023, $379.86. Post judgment.
Traffic Tickets
Debra L. Berkley, Speeding, 75/65. Tania V. Vela Vela, Speeding, 80/05 (as recorded in the court record system); Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license.
Russell M. Zimmers, Speeding, 76/65. Julie A. Bailey, Speeding, 82/65; Oneway glass or sun screen device, windshield. Alvaro A. Mata, Speeding, 81/65; Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license. Chad A. Ervin, Vehicles, improper registration of vehicle. Nakota J. Myers, One-way glass or sun screen device, excessive tint over 35%; One-way glass or sun screen device, windshield. Dean E. Demel, Speeding, 75/65. James C. Allen, Speeding, 79/65. Keith M. Cole, Speeding, 75/65; One-way glass or sun screen device, excessive tint over 35%. Kalei B. Matthews, Speeding, 76/65. Kerry Walter George, Speeding, 80/65; Vehicle liability insurance, liability coverage required. Tracy E. Stapleton, Speeding, 83/65. Hector M. Marquez, Speeding, 80/65. Lane Thomas Crowdis, Speeding, 94/65. Michael D. Lowry, Speeding, 87/65. Tami L. Vancil, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license. Gavin Michael Welsh Schouten, Driving while suspended, first conviction. Jackson John Seaton, Vehicles, operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag; Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle.
Dustin McGuire, Speeding, 75/60. James Lynch, Speeding, 79/65. Bohden Jay Simon, Speeding, 80/65. Matthew Randall Boss, Speeding, 80/65. Tyler Nichols, Speeding, 80/60.
