(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
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Cheyenne D. Blackwood, Debt collection. Journal entry of default judgment. Post judgment.
Midland Credit Management, Inc. vs. Logan A. Cook, CV Post Judgment Elevation LM Chapter 61 to CV Chapter 60. Post judgment.
In the matter of the name change of Faith Michelle Harber, Petition for name change to Faith Clark.
County Deeds
Listed as printed on the document filed with the Greenwood County Register of Deeds Office
Warranty Deed - Brian W. McNeil and Teresa M. Mc-Neil to Mark O. Tucker and Cindy Tucker. Lots 25 and 31, Lakecrest 1st Addition, Greenwood County.
Warranty Deed - Mark Tucker and Cindy Tucker to Brian W. McNeil and Teresa M. McNeil. Lot 8, Lakecrest 1st Addition, Greenwood County.
Transfer on Death Deed - Stephen R. Mead and Sharon M. Mead to Troy Mead and Bryan Mead. Lots 1618, Block 9, Tucker Addition, Eureka, west 50’ of Lots 1618.
Warranty Deed - Ron Boone Ranch, LLC to William E. Miller and Elizabeth J. Miller. Section 19-26-13, part NW1/4NW1/4.
Warranty Deed - Hazel Rogene Matson Living Trust to Russell W. Mc-Coy, Tracy L. McCoy, Matthew Lee Mills and Sabrina Ann Mills. Section 1-26-12, part NW1/4SE1/4 and part SW1/4NE1/4.
Warranty Deed - Suspence Land and Cattle Company, LLC to JHM Farms Kansas, LLC. Section 36-25-11, N1/2, N1/2SW1/4, N1/2SE1/4.
Warranty Deed - Larry D. Hayes and Cindy G. Hayes to the City of Eureka. Lot 15, Block 4, Original Town, Eureka.
Quit Claim Deed - City of Eureka, Kansas to Lomar, Inc. Block 8, Bitlers 2nd Addition, Eureka, south 10’ of E1/2 of Block 8.
Quit Claim Deed - City of Eureka, Kansas to Michael J. Nuessen. Block 7, Bitlers 2nd Addition, Eureka, south 10’ of Block 7.
Warranty Deed - Rachel M.C. Bolinger and Brennen Moeder to Sabina Bolinger. Lots 18-22, Block 13, Madison Subdivision, Madison.
Criminal Court
State of Kansas vs. Ronald L. Winn, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, Possession of marijuana; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, first conviction; Improper driving on laned roadway; Failure to wear seatbelt, age 18+. Post deferred adjudication. (GW2024CR160) State of Kansas vs. Brett Edward Stubbs, Plea entered, Burglary, non-dwelling to commit felony, theft or sexually motivated crime. Dismissed, Theft of property lost or mislaid, value less than $1,000. Sentencing hearing scheduled 7/31/25, 9 a.m. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Douglas Paul-Eugene Brogan, Preliminary hearing scheduled 7/18/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Conner Anthony Lair, Preliminary hearing scheduled 8/1/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Ashton Christine Clepper, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, Interference with LEO, falsely report information intending to obstruct; Obstructing apprehension of prosecution, committed or charged with misdemeanor. Post deferred adjudication.
State of Kansas vs. Laura Kay Nichols, Preliminary hearing scheduled 6/27/25, 3 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Alexander Lavan Williams, Pretrial conference scheduled 7/31/25, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Kaylee Asia Raye Kirchoff, Plea entered, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; Liquor, purchase/possess/consume by minor. Dismissed, Display or possess any duplicated/ photographed DL; Possession of marijuana; DUI, age <21, blood alcohol .02 to .08; Transporting an open container; Vehicles, display of license plates; Unlawful use of turn signals. Journal entry of plea and sentence.
Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Justin Lee Langer, Amended complaint. Plea entered, Endangering a child; Battery. Journal entry of plea and sentence. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Nathaniel Stephen Dewitt, Preliminary hearing scheduled 8/1/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Jakyri Ambrose Thomas, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, 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. Post deferred adjudication.
State of Kansas vs. Bobby Gene Keith, Status conference scheduled 7/22/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Esther Lepe-Ramos, Preliminary hearing scheduled 7/18/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Montrez Desean Davis, Preliminary hearing scheduled 8/1/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Douglas Paul-Eugene Brogan, Preliminary hearing scheduled 7/18/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Teresa Whitney-Herron, Preliminary hearing scheduled 7/18/25, 1:30 p.m. Order appointing counsel, Richard Charles Paugh.
State of Kansas vs. Stanley Jay Muecke, Hearing result for first appearance hearing on 6/17/25. Bond forfeiture hearing scheduled 8/12/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. John Timothy Baker, Preliminary hearing scheduled 7/18/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Casey Lee Mead, Preliminary hearing scheduled 7/18/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Alfred Louis Galindo, Preliminary hearing scheduled 7/18/25, 1:30 p.m. Order appointing counsel, Jorge M. De Hoyos.
State of Kansas vs. Margaret Danielle Fankhauser, Interference with LEO, obstruct/ resist/oppose felony warrant service or execution. Personal recognizance bond posted, $5,000. First appearance hearing scheduled 7/22/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Sebastian Bryce Howland, Transporting an open container. Journal entry of dismissal, as it should have been (and will be) filed as a Traffic case. Case dismissed.
State of Kansas vs. Victoria Mauricia Grado, Transporting an open container. Journal entry of dismissal, as it should have been (and will be) filed as a Traffic case. Case dismissed.
State of Kansas vs. Lance William Peterson, Possession of marijuana, one prior conviction; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. First appearance hearing scheduled 7/8/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Michael James Shinkle, Violate protection order. First appearance hearing scheduled 7/29/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Ronald Leon Winn, Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. First appearance hearing scheduled 7/8/25, 1:30 p.m. (GW2025CR95) State of Kansas vs. Misty Mae White, Conspiracy distribute heroin/certain stimulants, 3.5-<100 grams; Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/ plant/cultivate controlled substance; Aggravated endangering a child, expose to manufacture/sale of meth or fentanyl; Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Obstructing apprehension of prosecution, committed or charged with felony; Taxation, drugs, no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. First appearance hearing scheduled 6/17/25.
State of Kansas vs. Leonard Lee Arie, Possession of marijuana; Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. First appearance hearing scheduled 6/17/25.
State of Kansas vs. Joshua Michael Walker, Flee or attempt to elude, operate a stolen vehicle; Criminal damage to property, without consent value $1,000 to $25,000; Possession of stolen property, value $1,500 to $25,000; Reckless driving, first conviction; Violation of restrictions on driver’s license or permit; Speeding, 113/65; Failure to wear seatbelt, age 18+. First appearance hearing scheduled 6/17/25.
State of Kansas vs. Bonnie Jean Wood, Criminal threat, cause terror, evacuation or disruption. First appearance hearing scheduled 6/17/25.
State of Kansas vs. Daniel Isiah Crawford, 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. First appearance hearing scheduled 7/29/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Trenten Samuel Walters, Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. First appearance hearing scheduled 7/8/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Connor L. Booth Hughes, Breach of privacy, install/ use concealed camcorder without consent; Breach of privacy, disseminate sexual media of person 18+ years, first conviction. First appearance hearing scheduled 7/29/25, 1:30 p.m.
Domestic Relations
State of Kansas, ex. Rel.. Secretary vs. Joshua R. Watts, Non-divorce - visitation, custody, support.
Limited Civil
City of Eureka vs. Nicholas Eugene Donaldson, Debt collection. Order default judgment. Post judgment.
City of Eureka vs. Samuel Lee Holding, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 6/26/25, 1:30 p.m.
City of Eureka vs. Ian Allen Jump, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 7/24/25, 1:30 p.m.
City of Eureka vs. Christopher R. Marlow, Debt collection. Order default judgment. Post judgment.
City of Eureka vs. Michelle L. Rios, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 7/24/25, 1:30 p.m.
City of Eureka vs. Scott Wells, Debt collection. Order default judgment. Post judgment.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Benjamin Lewis, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 6/12/25, failure to appear.
City of Eureka vs. Ashton D. Hess, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 6/12/25, failure to appear.
City of Eureka vs. Annalea Bowman, Debt collection. Settled without judicial conference or hearing. Journal entry of agreement. Post judgment.
City of Eureka vs. Kasey A. Burress, Debt collection. Order of dismissal without prejudice. Case dismissed.
City of Eureka vs. Bertha Buendia, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 6/12/25, failure to appear.
City of Eureka vs. Elizabeth Ann Cornelison, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 6/12/25, failure to appear.
City of Eureka vs. Joseph Michael Ediger, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 6/12/25, failure to appear.
City of Eureka vs. Ashley Marie Ellis, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 6/26/25, 1:30 p.m.
City of Eureka vs. Jessica Jean Epting, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 6/12/25, failure to appear.
City of Eureka vs. Eleodoro Garcia, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 6/12/25, failure to appear.
City of Eureka vs. Melissa Jo Hare, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 7/24/25, 1:30 p.m.
City of Eureka vs. Justin Anthony Longhofer, Debt collection. Order of dismissal without prejudice. Case dismissed.
City of Eureka vs. Margaret Dianne Mock, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 6/12/25, failure to appear.
City of Madison vs. Joe Kelly Seeman, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 7/24/25, 1:30 p.m.
City of Eureka vs. Dustin O’Neal Toothman, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 6/12/25, failure to appear.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Brenda Shank, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 6/12/25, failure to appear. (GW2025LM90 and GW2025LM91) LVNV Funding vs. Ashley Hamilton, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 7/10/25, 1:30 p.m.
Harshman Construction, LLC vs. Austin Hebb, Debt collection, $1,095.55 plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 8/7/25, 1:30 p.m.
LVNV Funding, LLC vs. Benjamin Lewis, Debt collection, $1,150.29 plus other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 8/7/25, 1:30 p.m.
Bank of America, N.A. vs. Tammy L. Williams, Debt collection, $21,791.87, plus other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 8/7/25, 1:30 p.m.
Marriage License Applications
Gideon James Gulick and Kirstyn Taylor Smith-Jarnagin. Post judgment.
Carl A. Scates and Pamela A. Firman. Post judgment.
Probate Court
In the matter of the estate of Aletta A. Dean, Decedent estate. Order admitting will to probate and issuing letters testamentary under the Kansas Simplified Estates.
In the matter of the estate of William Sprague, Decedent estate. Hearing scheduled 6/26/25, 11 a.m.
In the matter of the estate of Ramona B. Carpenter, Decedent estate. Order admitting will and issuing letters testamentary.
State Tax Warrants
Kansas Department of Revenue vs. Township of Otter Creek, Withholding tax, annual 2024, Oct-Dec 2024, $1,122.50. Post judgment.
Kansas Department of Revenue vs. Megawatts Electric LLC, Sales Tax, annual 2024, $481. Post judgment.
Traffic Tickets
Mason V. McDonald, Speeding, 69/60; Conspiracy vehicle liability insurance, liability coverage required.
Dustin Lee Wooley, Violation of restrictions on driver’s license or permit. Janet K. Brennan, Fail to drive in right lane on 4-lane highway; Vehicle liability insurance, liability coverage required. Gavin Michael Welsh Schouten, Speeding, 80/60; Driving while suspended, first conviction.
Mercedes Dawn Rushing, Driving while suspended, first conviction; Vehicle liability insurance, liability coverage required. Sandra G. Langford, Speeding, 90/65. Colin Mathew Dowell, Transporting an open container.
