(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 State of Kansas visit https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/ 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 GW Co. Register of Deeds Office
Warranty Deed - Tami R. Evenson to Cody Gabriel. Lots 16-18, Block 2, Collins Addition, Eureka, north 50’ of E1/2 of Lot 16, north 50’ of Lots 17 & 18; south 10’ of north 60’ of Lot 18 and east 12.5’ of Lot 17.
Warranty Deed - Cheryl R. Melton by her attorney in fact, Tim Melton, her attorney in fact to Raul Fabian Silva and Samantha Rae Silva. Lot 4, Haughton Subdivision, Madison.
Warranty Deed - Charles Eric Bitler, Karen Bitler, Kimberly Fritts, Lori L. Rickman, John Rickman, Gina M. Slayden and James Slayden to Charles Eric Bitler, Kimberly K. Fritts, Lori L. Rickman and Gina M. Slayden. Lot 10, Block A, Country Club Estates, Eureka.
Trustees Deed - James A. Meng Revocable Living Trust and Claudine C. Meng Revocable Living Trust to Glen J. Meng and Laura M. Meng. Section 35-27-10, S1/2SW1/4.
QuitClaimDeed-Saundra K. Lunceford to Richard E. Lunceford and Kimberly S. Lunceford. Section 24-23-8, SE1/4SW1/4, all her mineral interest. Section 25-23-8, SE1/4, all her mineral interest. Section 19-23-9, all, all her mineral interest. Section 30-23-9, part N1/2NW1/4, all her mineral interest. Section 31-23-9, NW1/4, fractional, all her interest.
Quit Claim Deed - Tanya R. Harris to Richard E. Lunceford and Kimberly S. Lunceford. Section 24-23-8, SE1/4SW1/4, all her mineral interest. Section 25-23-8, SE1/4, all her mineral interest. Section 19-23-9, all, all her mineral interest. Section 30-23-9, part N1/2NW1/4, all her mineral interest. Section 31-23-9, NW1/4, fractional, all her interest.
Transfer on Death Deed - Richard E. Lunceford and Kimberly S. Lunceford to Casey R. Lunceford and Dakota L. Lunceford. Section 24-23-8, SE1/4SW1/4, all her mineral interest. Section 25-23-8, SE1/4, all her mineral interest. Section 1923-9, all, all her mineral interest. Section 30-23-9, part N1/2NW1/4, all her mineral interest. Section 31-23-9, NW1/4, fractional, all her interest.
Quit Claim Deed - Larry D. Brown to LaTisha Walden and Michael Kill. Block 7, Stickels 1st Addition, Eureka, south 108’ of north 200’ of Block 7.
Trust Deed - James A. Meng Revocable Living Trust; Claudine C. Meng Revocable Living Trust to Victor L. Meng and Delbert C. Meng. Section 34-27-10, W1/2SW1/4. Section 3-28-10, east 65 acres SW1/4.
Criminal Court
State of Kansas vs. Jason Edward Travelbee, Preliminary hearing scheduled 2/13/26, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Allan Milton Firman III, Plea entered, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Criminal damage to property, without consent, value $1,000 to $25,000. Dismissed, Possession of marijuana; Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Criminal restraint; Driver fails to provide required information/ aid at accident scene; Reckless driving, first conviction; Improper driving on laned roadway; Aggravated domestic battery, choke in rude manner, family member/ dating relationship; Aggravated assault of LEO, use of a deadly weapon; Aggravated battery, knowingly use weapon cause great bodily harm/disfigurement/ death; Flee or attempt to elude, drive wrong way into opposing lane/intersection; Criminal damage to property, without consent, value $1,000 to $25,000 x2; Driving under the influence, first conviction, combination of drugs and alcohol. Kansas sentencing guidelines journal entry of judgment. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Kirk Ray Warren, Arraignment hearing scheduled 1/29/26, 4 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Casey Lee Mead, Motion hearing scheduled 1/22/26, 2 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Michael David Eason, Plea entered, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Dismissed, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Criminal use of weapons, firearm to person addicted to and using controlled substance; Criminal use of weapons, possession of firearm by person addicted to and using controlled substance; Maximum speed limits. Journal entry of plea and sentencing.
Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Bradley Richard Billinger, Preliminary hearing scheduled 1/30/26, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Tavia Marie Mitchell, Preliminary hearing scheduled 1/30/26, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Bobby Joe Coe, Preliminary hearing scheduled 1/16/26, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Stacy Lynn Thompson, Preliminary hearing scheduled 2/6/26, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Dakota James Sater, Plea entered, Organized retail crime, take merchandise $5,000 to less than $25,000 within 12 months. Dismissed, Conspiracy theft by deception, value less than $1,500; Conspiracy theft by deception, value less than $1,500 x4; Contribute to a child misconduct, failure to reveal a runaway. Sentencing hearing scheduled 2/5/26, 9 a.m.
Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Paula Lynn Stevens, Preliminary hearing scheduled 1/30/26, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Margaret Dianne Mock, Preliminary hearing scheduled 2/6/26, 11 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Bridget Ann Chastain, Flee or attempt to elude, operate a stolen vehicle; Criminal damage to property, without consent value <$1,000; Driving while suspended, first conviction. Surety bond posted, $7,500. First appearance hearing scheduled 1/20/26, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Tyler D. Stafford, Status conference scheduled 2/24/26, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Savanna Lynn Heit, Status conference scheduled 1/20/26, 3:30 p.m. Surety bond posted, $5,000.
State of Kansas vs. Colt D. Gordon, Violate protection order, condition of pre-trial orders, x6.
State of Kansas vs. Michael David Epperson, Aggravated assault, use of a deadly weapon; Theft of property or services, value less than $1,500; Driving while suspended, first conviction; Vehicles, operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag; Vehicles, display plate not assigned. Preliminary hearing scheduled 1/30/26, 1:30 p.m.
Domestic Relations
Kansas Child Services vs. Willie L. Alcox, Non-divorce - visitation, custody, support. Notice of Hearing 1/16/26, 10 a.m.
In the matter of the marriage of Bryant Thomas vs. Crystal Thomas, Marriage Dissolution/Divorce. Journal entry & decree of divorce.
Zachary Ryan Clepper vs. Ashton Christine Clepper, Marriage dissolution/ divorce. Court review hearing scheduled 1/16/26, 9 a.m.
Limited Civil
Discover Bank vs. David Davies, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 12/11/25, failure to appear.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. David Snyder, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 2/19/26, 1:30 p.m.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Shane Stener, Debt collection. Order default judgment. Post judgment.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Jamie L. Melson, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 2/19/26, 1:30 p.m.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Terri MacKeogh, Debt collection, $1,555.58 plus interest and other costs.
Robin Stitt and Waylon Stitt vs. Triple A. Structures, LLC, Other contract. Bench trial scheduled 4/21/26, 9 a.m.
Probate Court
In the matter of the estate of Kathy I. Fager, Determination of descent. Hearing scheduled 1/22/26, 11 a.m.
Traffic Tickets
Rafael R. Tovar Ramos, Child passenger safety restraining systems and seat belts.
Rodrigo S. Venzor, Speeding, 73/60; Driving on left in no-passing zone.
Kale Nicolas Sneed, Speeding, 70/65.
Steven M. Wall, Speeding, 70/65.
Scott M. Antone, Speeding, 84/65.
Gabriella L. Shutt, Vehicles, unlawful acts, e.g. registration.
April M. Hansen, Speeding, 89/65.
Adam Millar, Speeding, 92/65.
Jeffrey M. Gibson, Vehicles, unlawful acts, e.g. registration.
Allen T. Herbert, Speeding, 81/65.
Jesse W. Evans, Speeding, 82/65.
Jeffrey D. Herlocker, Speeding, 85/65.
Brittnie L. Dunn, Speeding, 77/65; Failure to dim headlights; Failure to wear seatbelt age 18+.
Mark Anthony Millan, Speeding, 84/65.
Jonathan T. Irving, Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle.
Scott Steven Sutherland, Speeding, 83/65.
Heather C. Lora, Speeding, 82/65.
Chloe D. Torkelson, Speeding, 89/65.
Jordan M. Allen, Speeding, 82/65.
Jacob W. Wilhems, Speeding, 76/60.
Breanna A. Warnky, Speeding, 81/65.
Susan C. Jansen, Speeding, 83/65.
Kendall L. Potter, Speeding, 85/65; Improper driving on laned roadway.
Richard G. E. Cramer, Speeding, 82/65.
Edwin L. Harper Jr., Speeding, 80/65.
Justin D. Duerr, Speeding, 86/65.
