(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.
Civil Court
Rachele Lynn Dean vs. Travis Lee Ratcliff, other civil (non-domestic), Order of dismissal, dismissed with prejudice. Case dismissed.
American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. vs. Garron Michael Gean, Automobile Tort. Agreed journal entry of judgment, judgment against the defendant, $35,155.36. Post judgment.
Greenwood County Board of Commissioners vs. Chuck Allen, Ashlock Inc, Heirs and devisees of the estate of Bill L. Van-Buskirk and June D. Van-Buskirk, Douglas Billips, Maryann Billips, Terry Bogart, Jeremy Cheek, Natalie Cheek, James Clark, Michelle D. Cole, Barbara E. Digman, Heirs and devisees of the estate of Anna Lee Lockhart, deceased, Heirs and devisees of the estate of Annie B. Keen, deceased, Heirs and devisees of the estate of Becky Ogden Connell, deceased, Heirs and devisees of the estate of Bill Hatter, deceased, Heirs and devisees of the estate of Brian Kent Stanfield, deceased, Heirs and devisees of the estate of David A. Wolford, deceased, Heirs and devisees of the estate of Dennis D. Donaldson, deceased, Heirs and devisees of the estate of Harold Freisner, deceased, Heirs and devisees of the estate of Harold S. Bailey, deceased, Heirs and devisees of the estate of Jackie Lea Miller, deceased, Jay Turner, deceased, Heirs and devisees of the estate of Juliana Arguelles, deceased, Heirs and devisees of the estate of Vernon L. Kirkpatrick, deceased, Jennifer Felt, Richard D. Felt II, Shannon Gillette, Chris Hare, Shelly Hare, Heirs and devisees of the estate of Harold S. Bailey and Rose M. Bailey, Bob G. Harrison, Laura Kerns, Hannah Lansford, Kobey D. Lansford, Michelle Lansford, James E. Lawrence, Janet S. Lawrence, Jeffrey S. Lawrence, Teresa L. Lawrence, Estate of Larry McClelland, Heirs and devisees of the estate of Mary Elizabeth Martin, deceased, Daniel Ogden, Priest Family Unlimited LLC, Tammy L. Rogers, Sam Mays Jr. LLC, Jennifer Joan Schneider, Dick Schremmer, Robert Philip Snyder, Linda Stepp, Heirs and devisees of the estate of Thomasine Hedrick and Charles Gwartney Sr., Melissa Thompson, Shawn Thompson Sr., Viva International, Heirs and devisees of the estate of Walter C. Jackson and Helen Irene Jackson, Diana Lyn Weatherhead, Derek A. Welsh, Heirs and devisees of the estate of William T. Ashlock and Bonnie J. Ashlock, Jim Williams, Eric B. Young, Sandra K. Young, Stanley W. Young. Petition for the court to determine the amount of taxes, charges, interest and penalties chargeable to defendants’ tracts, lots or pieces of real estate for foreclosure and sale for delinquent real estate taxes. Order dismissing party, heirs and devisees of the Estate of William T. Ashlock and the heirs and devisees of the Estate of Bonnie J. Ashlock, deceased, Tract No. 07655, with prejudice; and Daniel Ogden, Tract No. 02356, with prejudice. Jeremy Austin vs. Steve Brown, Other Civil (Non-domestic). Motion hearing scheduled, 9/29/25. 9 a.m.
Limited Civil
Credit Management Service vs. Deborah Wise, Debt collection. Journal entry of default judgment.
Post judgment.
City of Madison vs. Dale P. Bailey, Debt collection. Order default judgment.
City of Eureka vs. Nolan L. Tisdale, Debt collection. Order default judgment.
City of Eureka vs. Dakota Jordan Garrett, Debt collection. Order default judgment.
City of Eureka vs. Melissa Jo Hare, Debt collection. Order of dismissal without prejudice.
Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Brenda Burt, Debt collection. Journal entry of default judgment.
City of Eureka vs. Troy Michael Payne, Debt collection. Order judgment in favor of the plaintiff. Post judgment.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Brenda Burt, Debt collection. Journal entry of default judgment. Post judgment.
City of Eureka vs. Rhianna Johnson, Debt collection. Order default judgment.
City of Eureka vs. Kyle B. Gulick, Debt collection. Order default judgment.
Post judgment.
City of Eureka vs. John David Sickles, Debt collection. Order default judgment.
City of Eureka vs. Michael Grant Eugene Tattershall, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 10/30/25, 1:30 p.m.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Jeremy A. Brothers, Debt collection. Order judgment in favor of the plaintiff. Post judgment.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Alex F. Bumgardner, Debt collection. Order default judgment. Post judgment.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Bobby J. Bumgardner, Debt collection. Order default judgment. Post judgment.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Melissa Hare, Debt collection. Order default judgment. Post judgment.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Jessica M. Mead, Debt collection. Order default judgment. Post judgment.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Amber Doris Mefford, Debt collection. Order default judgment.
Post judgment.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Ryan D. Musgrove and Shauna S. Musgrove, Debt collection. Order default judgment.
Post judgment.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Dustelia Dawn Rowden, Debt collection. Order default judgment.
Post judgment.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Brigitte A. Sickles, Debt collection. Order default judgment. Post judgment.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Kathleen Whitmer and William Whitmer, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 9/4/25, failure to appear.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Tara A. Witham, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 9/4/25, failure to appear.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Brett A. Williams and Angela Williams, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 9/4/25, failure to appear.
Velocity Investments, LLC vs. Terri MacKeogh, Debt collection. Journal entry of default judgment.
Post judgment.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Kelley Gowdy, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 10/30/25, 1:30 p.m.
Miranda Metzer vs. Amanda Escareno and Ryan Escareno, Landlord/ Tenant - Forcible Detainer. Hearing scheduled 9/18/25.
Kathryn J. Robison vs. Kelly Wheeler aka Gilchrist aka Coyler, Landlord/Tenant - Forcible Detainer. Petition for eviction/unlawful detainer. Hearing scheduled 9/18/25.
Pleasant View Village, Inc. vs. Patricia Wojkiewicz, Landlord/Tenant - Forcible Detainer. Petition for eviction/unlawful detainer. Hearing scheduled 9/18/25.
City of Madison vs. Rhonda O’Brien, Debt collection, $162.61 plus interest and other costs.
CU Alternative Lending Solutions vs. Kallie Williams, Debt collection, $232.84, plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 10/30/25, 1:30 p.m.
Credit Management Services, Inc. vs. Daniel Lind, Debt collection, $563.40, plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 10/30/25, 1:30 p.m.
Midland Credit Management, inc. vs. Brandon Fisher, Debt collection, $4,463.76, plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 10/30/25, 1:30 p.m.
Anesthesia Associates of Topeka, P.A. vs. Anthony E. Brown, Debt collection, $666.08, plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 10/30/25, 1:30 p.m.
2x2.5=$41.25 per run 2x2.5=$41.25 per run (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.)
County Deeds
Listed as printed on the document filed with the Greenwood County Register of Deeds Office
Quit Claim Deed - Michelle Carlson and Allan Carlson to Mental Health Center of East Central Kansas. Lot 21, Block 65, Town Company Addition, Eureka. Quit Claim Deed - Shawn Walter Borst to Shawn Walter Borst Revocable Trust. Section 17-26-9, NW1/4. Section 30-26-10, S1/2SW1/4, S1/2SE1/4, NW1/4SW1/4.
Quit Claim Deed - Karen Davisson-Gerleman to Robert Martin Gerleman and Shawn M. Gerleman. Section 7-22-12- part NE1/4. Section 8-22-12, part SW1/4NW1/4.
Quit Claim Deed - Felicia Riggs to Georgianna L. Davis Riggs. Lots 4-6, Block 6, J.D. Biggs Addition, Eureka, beginning 50’ east of southwest corner Lot 6; thence north 150’, thence east 50’, thence south 150’, thence west 50’ to place of beginning.
Warranty Deed - Lee E. Redeker and Alison F. Redeker to The Short Family Irrevocable Trust. Section 23-25-11, E1/2, all their undivided interest.
Warranty Deed - Sara Gilbert to Richard M. Chrisco and Teresa A. Chrisco. Lot 50, 2nd Addition Lakeview Subdivision, Greenwood County.
Waranty Deed - Melchora A. Stitt to Waylon D. Stitt and Robin M. Stitt. Lots 1, 3 and 5-7, Block 31, Town Addition, Hamilton, less westerly 55’ Lot 1, less easterly 100’ and westerly 55’ Lot 3 and less westerly 5’ Lot 5.
Quit Claim Deed - First National bank Of America to Blackstart Stability Revitalization Trust F1. Lots 10-12, Block 2, Stickels 3rd Addition, Eureka.
Warranty Deed - Ryan Arnold and Aubrey Arnold to Ryan Arnold and Aubrey Arnold. Section 28-24-11, less part W1/2SE1/4.
Quit Claim Deed - Glenda J. Johnson to NSR Revocable Trust. Section 36-26-10, part W1/2NE1/4 and including a 20’ easement Quit Claim Deed - Sheila June Haynes and Thomas L. Haynes to Sheila June Haynes, Thomas L. Hayes, Bryan Haynes and Brynn Haynes. Section 6-22-12, NW1/4.
Criminal Court
State of Kansas vs. Chad Cooper, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, Interference with LEO, obstruct/ resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant search or execution; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Disorderly conduct, fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment. Post deferred adjudication.
State of Kansas vs. Wayne Allen Moler, Plea entered, Distribute certain stimulant, <3.5 grams; Criminal carry of weapon, shotgun with barrel <18 inches. Dismissed, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance; Aggravated weapons violation by felon; Taxation, drugs, no drug tax stamp payment for marijuana or controlled substance; Defacing identification marks on a firearm; Criminal use of weapons, possession of firearm by person addicted/using controlled substance; Possession of hallucinogenic drug; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Violation of restrictions on driver’s license or permit; One-way glass or sun screen device; Excessive tint over 35%. Sentencing hearing held 9/11/25. Review hearing scheduled 10/9/25, 3 p.m. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Wesley Eli Schrock, Amended complaint. Plea entered, Conspiracy distribute certain stimulant, <3.5 grams. Dismissed, Interference with LEO, conceal/alter/ destroy evidence in felony case; Possession of marijuana; Taxation, drugs, no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/ plant/cultivate controlled substance; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Vehicle liability insurance, liability coverage required. Sentencing hearing scheduled 10/9/25, 2 p.m. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Douglas Paul-Eugene Brogan, Arraignment hearing scheduled 9/25/25, 9 a.m. Case # 2024-CR-224 and 2025-CR66. State of Kansas vs. Brennan Craig Simpson, Journal entry of dismissal without prejudice. Case dismissed.
State of Kansas vs. Conner Anthony Lair, Arraignment hearing scheduled 10/22/25, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Leslie Renee Church, Sentencing hearing scheduled 10/28/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Sidney Omega Sue Boyd, Diversion status hearing scheduled 10/7/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Kelby Dawn Kerr, Journal entry of dismissal without prejudice. Case dismissed.
State of Kansas vs. Sierra Lynn Thomas, Diversion status hearing scheduled 9/16/25.
State of Kansas vs. Shea Donovan Cox, Sentencing hearing scheduled 11/6/25. State of Kansas vs. Tamara L. Damron, Status conference scheduled 11/18/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Keenan Dwayne Barrett, Order appointing counsel, William Max McClendon. Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/10/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Nathanael Stephan Barnes, Diversion status hearing scheduled 10/7/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Jessica Rochelle Heath, Preliminary hearing continued to 9/26/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Ashley Lynn Johnson, Diversion status hearing scheduled 10/7/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Alfred Louis Galindo, Plea entered, Assault. Dismissed, Assault of a law enforcement officer; Possession of marijuana; Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Journal entry of plea and sentence.
Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Margaret Danielle Fankhauser, Preliminary hearing continued to 10/10/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Michael James Shinkle, Status conference scheduled 10/7/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Misty Mae White, Preliminary hearing scheduled 9/26/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Leonard Lee Arie, Sentencing hearing scheduled 11/6/25, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Bonnie Jean Wood, Competency hearing scheduled 9/25/25, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Daniel Isiah Crawford, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, 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. Post deferred adjudication.
State of Kansas vs. Trenten Samuel Walters, First appearance hearing scheduled 10/21/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Connor L. Booth Hughes, Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/10/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Misty Dawn Crofford, Preliminary hearing scheduled 12/12/25, 11 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. John Irvin Willard, Preliminary hearing continued to 9/26/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Alexandra Elizabeth Hoddy, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, Possession of marijuana; Driving while suspended, first conviction. Post deferred adjudication.
State of Kansas vs. Jimmy Alan Barnes, Preliminary hearing scheduled 9/26/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Jesse Fuentes-Martinez, Hearing result for status conference on 9/9/25, failure to appear. Bond forfeiture hearing scheduled 11/14/25, 1 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Jayden Kynadee Ross, Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/10/25, 1:30 p.m. Order appointing counsel, William Max McClendon.
State of Kansas vs. Tiann Michelle Mitchell, Status conference scheduled 10/28/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Marissa Elizabeth Haring, Arraignment hearing scheduled 10/2/25, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Kent Hoover, Preliminary hearing scheduled 11/7/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Summer Dawn Eastwood, Arraignment hearing scheduled 10/9/25, 4 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Brandy Renee Mattes, Arraignment hearing scheduled 10/22/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. William Junior Cheever, Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/14/25, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Josephine Mae Hamlett, Preliminary hearing scheduled 11/21/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Jessica Ann Reed, Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/10/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Amy Louise Gumm, Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/17/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Christopher Lane May, Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/10/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Nikki Marlene Stowe, Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/10/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Josiah Christopher Kajcienski, First appearance hearing scheduled 9/23/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Michael G. Taber, Possession of marijuana; Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. First appearance hearing scheduled 10/21/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Diane S. Colangelo, Possession of marijuana; Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. First appearance hearing scheduled 10/21/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Colt Daniel Gordon, Burglary, dwelling to commit felony, theft, domestic violence or sexually motivated crime; Arson, intentional to dwelling of another without consent; Theft of property or services, value over $100,000; Theft of property/ services, firearm with value less than $25,000; Criminal possession of weapon by felon, certain felonies within 10 years; Violate protection order, condition of pre-trial orders; Criminal damage to property, without consent value <$1,000. First appearance hearing scheduled 9/16/25.
State of Kansas vs. Stephan Corrigan Devore, Distribute certain stimulant, 3.5-<100 grams; Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/ plant/cultivate controlled substance; Taxation, drugs, no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; Taxation, drugs, no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; Possession of marijuana; Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Speeding, 76/65. Surety bond posted, $10,000. First appearance hearing scheduled 9/23/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Melissa Faye Elder, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Interference with LEO, conceal/alter/destroy evidence in felony case; Possession of marijuana 1 prior conviction; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Criminal trespass, property as posted; Driving while suspended, 1st conviction. First appearance hearing scheduled 10/7/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Tom Junior Hunsucker, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. First appearance hearing scheduled 9/16/25.
State of Kansas vs. William Charles Looney, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. First appearance hearing scheduled 9/16/25.
Probate Court
In the matter of the estate of Foy Davis, Determination of Descent. Petition for Determination of Descent. Decree of Descent.
State Tax Warrants
Kansas Department of Revenue vs. Hamilton High School, Sales Tax, January- March 2025, $2,097.90.
Post judgment.
Kansas Department of Revenue vs. Tiffany I. King, Individual Income Tax, 2021, $1,748.26. Post judgment.
Traffic Tickets
Janice Maureen Smith, Speeding, 85/65.
Kolin Unruh One-way glass or sun screen device, excessive tint over 35%.
David Alover Jr., Speeding, 81/65; Failure to wear seatbelt.
Brandon Villangder, Speeding, 70/60.
Alexandra Veronika Stafford, Transporting an open container.
Ryan Butler, Speeding, 93/65.
Laynie Winfrey, Speeding, 79/65; Failure to dim headlights.
Isabel J. Salazar, Speeding, 99/65.
Laci Leanna Goins, Speeding, 86/60.
Brian Pettey, Speeding, 80/60; Driving on left in no-passing zone. Austin Labrok Hebb, Failure to wear seatbelt; Improper stop lamp or turn signal.
Clyde Lee McCormick, Speeding, 79/60.
Melissa Davis, Speeding, 71/60.
