Times-Union Court News 09-26-2000

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Matthew Lee Moe, 19, and Angela Marie Stump, 20, both of East County Line Road, Syracuse.
• Christopher Eugene Blondeel, 28, and Shelina Ann Ulmer, 24, both of North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw.
• Robert R. Craig, 31, and Paula A. Horn, 32, both of North Parker Street, Warsaw.
• Floyd Mullet, 26, West CR 850N, Etna Green, and Sandra Lynn Burkholder, 21, North CR 900W, Nappanee.
• Fredrick Deon Reagan, 45, and Jennifer Lynn Shepherd, 28, both of North Orchard Drive, Warsaw.
• Matthew Paul Rakoczy, 26, and Katina Lynne Feldman, 27, both of West CR 850S, Claypool.
• Mark Alan Morrison, 30, and Deborah Ann Belcher, 27, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• G. Scott Johnson, 27, and Teresa M. West, 28, both of North Lincoln Road, Syracuse.
• Jonathan Eugene Stutsman, 22, and Angel Marie Daisy, 26, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Dyrs Owens vs. Nick Rohrer. Plaintiff awarded $1,573.33.
• Lavender Law Offices vs. Daniel Ferrell. Plaintiff awarded $987.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. vs. Johnna Kae Rainwater. Plaintiff awarded $1,635.45.
• David C. Kolbe vs. Melissa Tendziegloski. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John G. Shock, $552.54; Matthew Scott Hall, $880.80; Adrianne Heaton, $573.63; and Diane Womack Wilson, $682.62.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jessica L. Mullins, $1,941.40; Jessica L. and Paul Mullins, $1,119.66; Melissa B. and Eddie Perkins, $1,759.75; Debbie Friend, $855.83; Paul J. and Rebecca Smith, $1,006.05; Diane L. Iseton, $2,273.71; and Robert E. Sleeper, $2,688.25.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Morris and Dedra Patrick, $620.26; Dawn C. Hapner, $307.07; Sherry Swinehart, $395.59; Marie Calhoun, $298; Phoebe A. Compton, $172; and Dana M. Maggart, $106.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Josh Smith, $632.58; Joseph P. Vetor, $153.89; Michell D. Slone, $252.94; Eric Melton, $159.83; Cindy L. Himes, $156.29; Daniel Haab, $802; Ramen Delacruz, $132.23; Willie Taylor, $743.72; Luis F. Valverde, $234.37; and Amanda and Justin Ulrey, $716.72.
• Kmart Recovery Services vs. Trisha Stavedahl. Plaintiff awarded $1,740.38.
• Lions Academy vs. Daniel E. May. Plaintiff awarded $1,680.75.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days in June was Dalmacio Gutierrez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days in May was William Norris, Warsaw.
Fined $140 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Christopher Polk, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Michelle Beatty, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Guadalupe Munoz, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in April and license suspended 180 days was Henry Clark, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days were James Deeds, Milford, and Richard Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Manuel Barba, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Bertie Funderburg, Syracuse.
Fined $130.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kerry Mann, Warsaw.
Fined $180 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were James Bailey, Pierceton, and Donald Elick, Warsaw.
Fined $150 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Terry Hively, Warsaw.
Fined $110 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Tyler Charlton, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was April Prater, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Brian Albert, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Michelle Hall, Warsaw.
Fined $130 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jeff Rhoades, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Tammy Collins, Etna Green.
Fined $74.50 in December was Joshua Hamilton, Claypool.
Fined $206 in November and license suspended 90 days was Joe Criswell, Milford.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michelle Weaver, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $250 in July was Anthony Chesnut, Syracuse.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in June was Dalmacio Gutierrez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May were Raymond Cassidy, Cromwell, and Ramiro Ruiz, Syracuse.
No Glasses Or Contacts, As Required - Judgment (court costs only) in February against Liberti Morris, North Webster.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in August were Steve Faulkner, Syracuse; Rick Wireman, Silver Lake; Wayne Johnson, Silver Lake; and Nancy Schaaf, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July were Richard Miller, Warsaw, and John Endicott, North Webster.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against and sentenced to seven days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Manuel Gutierrez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Darrell Ruch, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was George Blagojevic, Akron.
Fined $100 in December was Joseph Oswald, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $100 in August and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Michael Bailey, Milford.
Fined $100 in May was Erik Montoya, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Matthew Manuel, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in July was Brian Bause, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in July, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days were Dewey Gayheart, Mentone, and Anthony Chesnut, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in February, sentenced to six days in jail, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Larry McKinney, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January was George Blagojevic, Akron.
Conversion - Fined $250 in June was Alma Alcala, North Webster.
Fined $100 in February and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Bonnie Bordas, Syracuse.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $75 in April was Willie Harris, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in March was Gary Alto, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Daniel A. Morrisey, 25, Warsaw, and Joshua N. Schmidt, 27, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in August were Bret A. Feldman, 26, Etna Green; Chelsey Hartle, 17, Warsaw; Martha L. Giron, 19, Warsaw; Eric D. Andrews, 16, Milford; Benjamin R. Sweeny, 18, Warsaw; and Crystal L. Harrison, 17, Mentone.
Fined $27 in July was Christopher L. Wood, 17, Milford.
Fined $27 in March was Bradley W. Johnson, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in September were Julie N. Garman, 23, Leesburg; Sonya S. Wolfe, 24, Warsaw; Steven L. Whetten, 17, Milford; Adolfo Contreras, 33, Warsaw; and Rigoberto Robles, 26, North Manchester.
Fined $12 in August were Charles W. Kintzel, 36, Warsaw; Christy E. Trout, 19, Warsaw; Doug E. Doty, 42, Syracuse; Marlies West, 36, Syracuse; Gregory B. Clay, 17, Warsaw; Fernando Cervantes, 31, Winona Lake; Troy E. Brown, 30, Leesburg; Dennis L. Applegate, 36, Warsaw; Silvia C. Alvarez, 23, Milford; and Jeremy L. Williams, 20, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in August were Stephanie K. Scott, 20, Syracuse; Michelle L. Casey, 27, Pierceton; Richard A. Rohr, 36, Pierceton; and Christopher D. Wilcoxson, 28, Warsaw.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in September was Jason R. Brown, 18, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in September was Bernardino V. Lira, 26, Tippecanoe.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August was Jose J. Lopez, 26, Warsaw.
Permitting Operation Of A Vehicle Without A License - Fined $7 in August was Doug A. Miller, 35, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was Timothy L. Joy, 38, Warsaw.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in August was Thomas Locklin, 18, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August was Luke A. Wagoner, 20, Silver Lake.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in August was Jonathon R. Knisley, 20, Claypool.
Fined $7 in March was Bradley W. Johnson, 18, Winona Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in August was Shanna L. Burrows, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Shellie L. Leighton, 27, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March was Joshua E. Saldana, 21, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in July was Michael A. Devalle, 32, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in May was Corey N. Green, 21, South Whitley.
Fined $25 in May was Juan J. Coronado, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April was Phillip E. Gagnon, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in February was David Prieto, 23, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in February was Pedro Y. Garza, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January was Christopher A. Alexander, 22, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Permitting A Violation - Fined $7 in July was Mary C. Brown, 34, Syracuse.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $25 in July was Lauranona G. Lloyd, 16, Warsaw.
Failure To Possess A Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $50 in April was Maximino Mendoza, 27, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Crystal L. Harrison, 17, Mentone; Angela B. Gibson, 22, Warsaw; Ernest L. Plymale, 22, Pierceton; Nicholas K. Bolesky, 16, Warsaw; Vicki S. Dills, 41, Mentone; Rebecca A. Thomas, 33, Warsaw; and Samantha M. Wolfe, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August were Canda M. Turner, 30, Rochester; Clayton D. Slone, 17, Warsaw; Mallory L. Niles, 18, Warsaw; Jacob D. England, 17, Warsaw; Jonathan R. Knisely, 20, Claypool; Joshua J. Lantz, 21, North Webster; and Kenneth J. Graff, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in July was Lori D. England, 17, Milford.
Fined $20 in June was Geoffrey M. Patrick, 25, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in August against Kristy J. Newton, 37, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (August) Guy Miller, Akron (two counts); Anita Shepherd, Warsaw; (May) Claude Wood, Warsaw; (April) Andrew Wright, Pierceton (two counts).
Leaving The Scene Of A Property Damage Accident - (August) Marie Morgan, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (July) Joshua Hawthorne, Syracuse; (October) Christopher Sutton, North Webster.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (May) Guadalupe Munoz, Warsaw.
Battery - (April) John Stewart, no town given.
Public Intoxication - (March) Rudolph Tackett, Warsaw; Gary Alto, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (March) John Endicott III, North Webster.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (December) Joseph Oswald, Syracuse.
Invasion Of Privacy - (December) William Yates, Warsaw.
Assisting A Criminal - (December) Lesa Jefferson, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (August) Joshua J. Durkes, 20, Rochester; Matthew E. Brown, 17, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Paul D. and Victoria A. Lafferty, Rieder Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,946.06 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• FirstSelect Inc., as assignee of Associates, vs. Heather M. Smith, South Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,859.06 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Philip N. Kashuba) vs. David Abel Jr., Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,984.50 as paid to insured claimant, Kashuba, after a May 3, 1999, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 15 and Prairie Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Carl R. and Evelyn M. Ringham and all unknown heirs and parties in interest. Plaintiff seeks $25,310.29 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• First Select Inc. vs. Frank F. Branham, Millers Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $,858.08 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sympson Family Trust vs. M.D. Umbaugh, Eli Lily Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks (1) $69,649.32 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs; (2) $244,383.55 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs; and (3) an accounting of assets received by Umbaugh as agent for Claud Sympson for rental property, plus treble damages for any money or other assets Umbaugh converted to his own use.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Wendy J. Nuell, East CR 300N, Warsaw, $4,332.14, and Michael W. Keaffaber, South Merkle Street, North Manchester, and Corwin W. Keaffaber, North Harrison Street, Syracuse, $3,124.21.
• Winona Savings Bank vs. Robert C. McClurg, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $16,923.95 due on a May 12, 1997, judgment in Circuit Court of Shannon County, Mo., plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Barhydt
Marissa Lois Barhydt, Columbia City, and Shawn R. Barhydt, Cromwell. They were married June 29, 1999, and separated April 16, 2000. There is one minor child.
Bratten
Ronald D. Bratten, Churubusco, and Mary J. Bratten, South McClelland Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 1, 1991, and separated June 1, 2000. There are four minor children. This case was moved on a change of venue from Whitley County.
Lingofelter
Lane A. Lingofelter, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw, and Amy Michelle Lingofelter, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 25, 1995, and separated Sept. 14, 2000. There is one minor child.
Strickler
Craig L. Strickler, Syracuse, and Deborah D. Strickler, North Turkey Creek Drive, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 18, 1984, and separated July 2, 2000. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of James R. Frantz, vs. Georgina Ibarra, as parent and natural guardian of Billie Jo Gonzalez, and Billie Jo Gonzalez, individually. Plaintiff awarded $8,526.73 by default, plus court costs.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia, as assignee of Montgomery Ward, vs. Michael C. Mahan. Plaintiff awarded $2,388.44 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Select Corp. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs: Jack Copenhaver, $5,267.79, and Cheryl A. Presnell, $4,678.13.
• Knight Wennerstrom vs. Keith J. Borton Jr. and John Slaybaugh. Plaintiff awarded $4,000 by default, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the amounts noted, plus interest, against the following people: Rhonda Ann Napier Walls, $4,277.52, and Clinton Gerold Hursey, $2,156.72.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, LLC, vs. Tina Marrufo. Plaintiff awarded $1,583.28 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Robert and Audry Ruth, et al, vs. J. Scott Burton. Burton is enjoined from placing his pier or docking boats at his pier in a manner that interferes with the easement rights of the plaintiffs. Burton shall relocate his pier in spring 2001 in a manner that will permit the exercise of easement rights of plaintiffs and their successors. The steps, replaced by Burton, shall be reestablished by Burton at their original location to permit access to the pier at the end of plaintiff's easement. The costs of the replacements will be borne by Burton.
• Cavalry Investments, LLC, vs. Darrell D. and Carole Wood. Plaintiff awarded $4,572.12, plus court costs.
Name Changes
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Lake City Bank vs. Matthew R. Boggs.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Staci L. and Jeff R. Young. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children Father ordered to pay $109 per week in child support. Sept. 14.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Michael J. Feeney, Indianapolis, vs. DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from an alleged defective artificial hip. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury. This case, originally filed in October 1999, was moved on a change of venue from Marion County.
• Paulus Well Drilling Inc. vs. Pepsi Cola General Bottlers of Indiana Inc., Fort Wayne, and C.T. Corp. Systems, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from a Sept. 10, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of North Washington and West Fort Wayne streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Creditmax Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts: Donald D. and Rhonda Hesher, Bluffton, $5,874.27; David L. Nordman, Franklin Street, Rochester, $4,568.10; Dennis Harlan, Wabash, $6,146.45; Glenn A. Cormican, Lakeville, $8,011.52; Michael D. Sexton, Delphi, $4,118.36; and Adam R. Sheets, Brubaker Street, Warsaw, $6,390.41.
• Bank One/NA, formerly known as The First National Bank of Chicago, vs. Robert L. Stevenson and Linda S. Shay, East Sycamore Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $9,830.75 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of property to satisfy judgment.
• John Myers vs. Neal Oswald, Elk Grove Village, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $7,000 due on loans, plus interest.
• Barbara Bowers vs. KeyBank/NA, Indianapolis, and Cathy Lynn Luther South Mulberry Street, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks (1) $26,700 reimbursement for checks drawn on Bowers' KeyBank accounts on forged or unauthorized endorsements by Luther, interest and court costs, and (2) $80,100 from Luther for three times her losses, plus attorney fees.
• Stanley Custer, as trustee of the Stanley Custer Living Trust, vs. Charles D. Hullinger and Lori L. Hopkins, Higbee Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $36,721.70 due on real estate contract plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Communitywide Federal Credit Union vs. Eric L. Pinkerton, Turtle Bay Drive, and Dennis L. Pinkerton, North CR 300W, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $5,940.01 due on account, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Robert A. and Celeste M. Ragland seek to change the name of the name of their minor child from Robert Hawkins Ragland to Hawkins Robert Ragland.
Marriage Dissolutions
Espinoza
Rodney Espinoza, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Kimberly M. Espinoza, Southside Drive, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 30, 1999, and separated in May 2000. There are no minor children.
Green
Linda S. Green, Milford, and Robert F. Green, East CR 1150N, Milford. They were married Dec. 17, 1972, and separated May 15, 1993. There are no minor children.
Myers
Leanne and Timothy Myers, North Maple Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 23, 1998, and separated Sept. 12, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• United Credit Union vs. Rickie J. See Jr. and Cara Fifer. Plaintiff awarded $1,805.96 by default, plus court costs.
• First Bank/NA vs. Billy W. and Brenda Hall, et al. Plaintiff awarded $65,659.36 by default, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Associates Home Equity Service Inc. vs. Olen J. Jr. and Anna Lee Shepherd, et al. Plaintiff awarded $109,082.05 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of John Hand) vs. Andrea McDowell and Tisha Crouse. Plaintiff awarded $5,291.53 from McDowell by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Bankers Trust vs. Todd A. and Kara L. Lemler and Liberty Savings Bank, FSB.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank vs. Randall S. Barber.
• National City Bank vs. Brett A. and Kathy L. Carpenter, Stephen B. and Pamela A. Gasaway and Robert E. and Donna Ashburn. Default judgment set aside and case dismissed.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Melanie K. (former name Clayton restored) and Gerald S. Brown. Sept. 13.
• Dennis C. and Diane A. Jensen. Sept. 14.
• Rebecca A. (former name Mather restored) and Randy A. Nellans. Sept. 14.
• Geneva (former name Ousley restored)and David L. Dunkin. Sept. 15.
• Nancy K. and James M. Schaaf. Sept. 15.
• Michelle E. and Mathew S. Layman. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $95 per week in child support. Sept. 15.
• Sharon and O. Edd Breeden. Sept. 18.
• Duane and Lisa Allen. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $150 per week in child support. Sept. 18.
• Jay Orin and Kristie Jean Sutton. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 19.
• Tara Jo (former name Tennant restored) and Jason Meade. Sept. 19. [[In-content Ad]]


Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Matthew Lee Moe, 19, and Angela Marie Stump, 20, both of East County Line Road, Syracuse.
• Christopher Eugene Blondeel, 28, and Shelina Ann Ulmer, 24, both of North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw.
• Robert R. Craig, 31, and Paula A. Horn, 32, both of North Parker Street, Warsaw.
• Floyd Mullet, 26, West CR 850N, Etna Green, and Sandra Lynn Burkholder, 21, North CR 900W, Nappanee.
• Fredrick Deon Reagan, 45, and Jennifer Lynn Shepherd, 28, both of North Orchard Drive, Warsaw.
• Matthew Paul Rakoczy, 26, and Katina Lynne Feldman, 27, both of West CR 850S, Claypool.
• Mark Alan Morrison, 30, and Deborah Ann Belcher, 27, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• G. Scott Johnson, 27, and Teresa M. West, 28, both of North Lincoln Road, Syracuse.
• Jonathan Eugene Stutsman, 22, and Angel Marie Daisy, 26, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Dyrs Owens vs. Nick Rohrer. Plaintiff awarded $1,573.33.
• Lavender Law Offices vs. Daniel Ferrell. Plaintiff awarded $987.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. vs. Johnna Kae Rainwater. Plaintiff awarded $1,635.45.
• David C. Kolbe vs. Melissa Tendziegloski. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John G. Shock, $552.54; Matthew Scott Hall, $880.80; Adrianne Heaton, $573.63; and Diane Womack Wilson, $682.62.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jessica L. Mullins, $1,941.40; Jessica L. and Paul Mullins, $1,119.66; Melissa B. and Eddie Perkins, $1,759.75; Debbie Friend, $855.83; Paul J. and Rebecca Smith, $1,006.05; Diane L. Iseton, $2,273.71; and Robert E. Sleeper, $2,688.25.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Morris and Dedra Patrick, $620.26; Dawn C. Hapner, $307.07; Sherry Swinehart, $395.59; Marie Calhoun, $298; Phoebe A. Compton, $172; and Dana M. Maggart, $106.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Josh Smith, $632.58; Joseph P. Vetor, $153.89; Michell D. Slone, $252.94; Eric Melton, $159.83; Cindy L. Himes, $156.29; Daniel Haab, $802; Ramen Delacruz, $132.23; Willie Taylor, $743.72; Luis F. Valverde, $234.37; and Amanda and Justin Ulrey, $716.72.
• Kmart Recovery Services vs. Trisha Stavedahl. Plaintiff awarded $1,740.38.
• Lions Academy vs. Daniel E. May. Plaintiff awarded $1,680.75.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days in June was Dalmacio Gutierrez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days in May was William Norris, Warsaw.
Fined $140 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Christopher Polk, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Michelle Beatty, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Guadalupe Munoz, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in April and license suspended 180 days was Henry Clark, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days were James Deeds, Milford, and Richard Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Manuel Barba, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Bertie Funderburg, Syracuse.
Fined $130.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kerry Mann, Warsaw.
Fined $180 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were James Bailey, Pierceton, and Donald Elick, Warsaw.
Fined $150 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Terry Hively, Warsaw.
Fined $110 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Tyler Charlton, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was April Prater, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Brian Albert, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Michelle Hall, Warsaw.
Fined $130 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jeff Rhoades, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Tammy Collins, Etna Green.
Fined $74.50 in December was Joshua Hamilton, Claypool.
Fined $206 in November and license suspended 90 days was Joe Criswell, Milford.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michelle Weaver, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $250 in July was Anthony Chesnut, Syracuse.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in June was Dalmacio Gutierrez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May were Raymond Cassidy, Cromwell, and Ramiro Ruiz, Syracuse.
No Glasses Or Contacts, As Required - Judgment (court costs only) in February against Liberti Morris, North Webster.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in August were Steve Faulkner, Syracuse; Rick Wireman, Silver Lake; Wayne Johnson, Silver Lake; and Nancy Schaaf, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July were Richard Miller, Warsaw, and John Endicott, North Webster.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against and sentenced to seven days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Manuel Gutierrez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Darrell Ruch, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was George Blagojevic, Akron.
Fined $100 in December was Joseph Oswald, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $100 in August and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Michael Bailey, Milford.
Fined $100 in May was Erik Montoya, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Matthew Manuel, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in July was Brian Bause, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in July, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days were Dewey Gayheart, Mentone, and Anthony Chesnut, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in February, sentenced to six days in jail, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Larry McKinney, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January was George Blagojevic, Akron.
Conversion - Fined $250 in June was Alma Alcala, North Webster.
Fined $100 in February and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Bonnie Bordas, Syracuse.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $75 in April was Willie Harris, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in March was Gary Alto, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Daniel A. Morrisey, 25, Warsaw, and Joshua N. Schmidt, 27, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in August were Bret A. Feldman, 26, Etna Green; Chelsey Hartle, 17, Warsaw; Martha L. Giron, 19, Warsaw; Eric D. Andrews, 16, Milford; Benjamin R. Sweeny, 18, Warsaw; and Crystal L. Harrison, 17, Mentone.
Fined $27 in July was Christopher L. Wood, 17, Milford.
Fined $27 in March was Bradley W. Johnson, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in September were Julie N. Garman, 23, Leesburg; Sonya S. Wolfe, 24, Warsaw; Steven L. Whetten, 17, Milford; Adolfo Contreras, 33, Warsaw; and Rigoberto Robles, 26, North Manchester.
Fined $12 in August were Charles W. Kintzel, 36, Warsaw; Christy E. Trout, 19, Warsaw; Doug E. Doty, 42, Syracuse; Marlies West, 36, Syracuse; Gregory B. Clay, 17, Warsaw; Fernando Cervantes, 31, Winona Lake; Troy E. Brown, 30, Leesburg; Dennis L. Applegate, 36, Warsaw; Silvia C. Alvarez, 23, Milford; and Jeremy L. Williams, 20, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in August were Stephanie K. Scott, 20, Syracuse; Michelle L. Casey, 27, Pierceton; Richard A. Rohr, 36, Pierceton; and Christopher D. Wilcoxson, 28, Warsaw.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in September was Jason R. Brown, 18, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in September was Bernardino V. Lira, 26, Tippecanoe.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August was Jose J. Lopez, 26, Warsaw.
Permitting Operation Of A Vehicle Without A License - Fined $7 in August was Doug A. Miller, 35, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was Timothy L. Joy, 38, Warsaw.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in August was Thomas Locklin, 18, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August was Luke A. Wagoner, 20, Silver Lake.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in August was Jonathon R. Knisley, 20, Claypool.
Fined $7 in March was Bradley W. Johnson, 18, Winona Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in August was Shanna L. Burrows, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Shellie L. Leighton, 27, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March was Joshua E. Saldana, 21, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in July was Michael A. Devalle, 32, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in May was Corey N. Green, 21, South Whitley.
Fined $25 in May was Juan J. Coronado, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April was Phillip E. Gagnon, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in February was David Prieto, 23, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in February was Pedro Y. Garza, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January was Christopher A. Alexander, 22, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Permitting A Violation - Fined $7 in July was Mary C. Brown, 34, Syracuse.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $25 in July was Lauranona G. Lloyd, 16, Warsaw.
Failure To Possess A Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $50 in April was Maximino Mendoza, 27, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Crystal L. Harrison, 17, Mentone; Angela B. Gibson, 22, Warsaw; Ernest L. Plymale, 22, Pierceton; Nicholas K. Bolesky, 16, Warsaw; Vicki S. Dills, 41, Mentone; Rebecca A. Thomas, 33, Warsaw; and Samantha M. Wolfe, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August were Canda M. Turner, 30, Rochester; Clayton D. Slone, 17, Warsaw; Mallory L. Niles, 18, Warsaw; Jacob D. England, 17, Warsaw; Jonathan R. Knisely, 20, Claypool; Joshua J. Lantz, 21, North Webster; and Kenneth J. Graff, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in July was Lori D. England, 17, Milford.
Fined $20 in June was Geoffrey M. Patrick, 25, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in August against Kristy J. Newton, 37, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (August) Guy Miller, Akron (two counts); Anita Shepherd, Warsaw; (May) Claude Wood, Warsaw; (April) Andrew Wright, Pierceton (two counts).
Leaving The Scene Of A Property Damage Accident - (August) Marie Morgan, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (July) Joshua Hawthorne, Syracuse; (October) Christopher Sutton, North Webster.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (May) Guadalupe Munoz, Warsaw.
Battery - (April) John Stewart, no town given.
Public Intoxication - (March) Rudolph Tackett, Warsaw; Gary Alto, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (March) John Endicott III, North Webster.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (December) Joseph Oswald, Syracuse.
Invasion Of Privacy - (December) William Yates, Warsaw.
Assisting A Criminal - (December) Lesa Jefferson, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (August) Joshua J. Durkes, 20, Rochester; Matthew E. Brown, 17, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Paul D. and Victoria A. Lafferty, Rieder Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,946.06 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• FirstSelect Inc., as assignee of Associates, vs. Heather M. Smith, South Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,859.06 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Philip N. Kashuba) vs. David Abel Jr., Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,984.50 as paid to insured claimant, Kashuba, after a May 3, 1999, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 15 and Prairie Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Carl R. and Evelyn M. Ringham and all unknown heirs and parties in interest. Plaintiff seeks $25,310.29 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• First Select Inc. vs. Frank F. Branham, Millers Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $,858.08 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sympson Family Trust vs. M.D. Umbaugh, Eli Lily Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks (1) $69,649.32 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs; (2) $244,383.55 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs; and (3) an accounting of assets received by Umbaugh as agent for Claud Sympson for rental property, plus treble damages for any money or other assets Umbaugh converted to his own use.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Wendy J. Nuell, East CR 300N, Warsaw, $4,332.14, and Michael W. Keaffaber, South Merkle Street, North Manchester, and Corwin W. Keaffaber, North Harrison Street, Syracuse, $3,124.21.
• Winona Savings Bank vs. Robert C. McClurg, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $16,923.95 due on a May 12, 1997, judgment in Circuit Court of Shannon County, Mo., plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Barhydt
Marissa Lois Barhydt, Columbia City, and Shawn R. Barhydt, Cromwell. They were married June 29, 1999, and separated April 16, 2000. There is one minor child.
Bratten
Ronald D. Bratten, Churubusco, and Mary J. Bratten, South McClelland Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 1, 1991, and separated June 1, 2000. There are four minor children. This case was moved on a change of venue from Whitley County.
Lingofelter
Lane A. Lingofelter, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw, and Amy Michelle Lingofelter, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 25, 1995, and separated Sept. 14, 2000. There is one minor child.
Strickler
Craig L. Strickler, Syracuse, and Deborah D. Strickler, North Turkey Creek Drive, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 18, 1984, and separated July 2, 2000. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of James R. Frantz, vs. Georgina Ibarra, as parent and natural guardian of Billie Jo Gonzalez, and Billie Jo Gonzalez, individually. Plaintiff awarded $8,526.73 by default, plus court costs.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia, as assignee of Montgomery Ward, vs. Michael C. Mahan. Plaintiff awarded $2,388.44 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Select Corp. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs: Jack Copenhaver, $5,267.79, and Cheryl A. Presnell, $4,678.13.
• Knight Wennerstrom vs. Keith J. Borton Jr. and John Slaybaugh. Plaintiff awarded $4,000 by default, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the amounts noted, plus interest, against the following people: Rhonda Ann Napier Walls, $4,277.52, and Clinton Gerold Hursey, $2,156.72.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, LLC, vs. Tina Marrufo. Plaintiff awarded $1,583.28 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Robert and Audry Ruth, et al, vs. J. Scott Burton. Burton is enjoined from placing his pier or docking boats at his pier in a manner that interferes with the easement rights of the plaintiffs. Burton shall relocate his pier in spring 2001 in a manner that will permit the exercise of easement rights of plaintiffs and their successors. The steps, replaced by Burton, shall be reestablished by Burton at their original location to permit access to the pier at the end of plaintiff's easement. The costs of the replacements will be borne by Burton.
• Cavalry Investments, LLC, vs. Darrell D. and Carole Wood. Plaintiff awarded $4,572.12, plus court costs.
Name Changes
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Lake City Bank vs. Matthew R. Boggs.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Staci L. and Jeff R. Young. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children Father ordered to pay $109 per week in child support. Sept. 14.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Michael J. Feeney, Indianapolis, vs. DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from an alleged defective artificial hip. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury. This case, originally filed in October 1999, was moved on a change of venue from Marion County.
• Paulus Well Drilling Inc. vs. Pepsi Cola General Bottlers of Indiana Inc., Fort Wayne, and C.T. Corp. Systems, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from a Sept. 10, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of North Washington and West Fort Wayne streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Creditmax Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts: Donald D. and Rhonda Hesher, Bluffton, $5,874.27; David L. Nordman, Franklin Street, Rochester, $4,568.10; Dennis Harlan, Wabash, $6,146.45; Glenn A. Cormican, Lakeville, $8,011.52; Michael D. Sexton, Delphi, $4,118.36; and Adam R. Sheets, Brubaker Street, Warsaw, $6,390.41.
• Bank One/NA, formerly known as The First National Bank of Chicago, vs. Robert L. Stevenson and Linda S. Shay, East Sycamore Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $9,830.75 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of property to satisfy judgment.
• John Myers vs. Neal Oswald, Elk Grove Village, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $7,000 due on loans, plus interest.
• Barbara Bowers vs. KeyBank/NA, Indianapolis, and Cathy Lynn Luther South Mulberry Street, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks (1) $26,700 reimbursement for checks drawn on Bowers' KeyBank accounts on forged or unauthorized endorsements by Luther, interest and court costs, and (2) $80,100 from Luther for three times her losses, plus attorney fees.
• Stanley Custer, as trustee of the Stanley Custer Living Trust, vs. Charles D. Hullinger and Lori L. Hopkins, Higbee Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $36,721.70 due on real estate contract plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Communitywide Federal Credit Union vs. Eric L. Pinkerton, Turtle Bay Drive, and Dennis L. Pinkerton, North CR 300W, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $5,940.01 due on account, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Robert A. and Celeste M. Ragland seek to change the name of the name of their minor child from Robert Hawkins Ragland to Hawkins Robert Ragland.
Marriage Dissolutions
Espinoza
Rodney Espinoza, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Kimberly M. Espinoza, Southside Drive, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 30, 1999, and separated in May 2000. There are no minor children.
Green
Linda S. Green, Milford, and Robert F. Green, East CR 1150N, Milford. They were married Dec. 17, 1972, and separated May 15, 1993. There are no minor children.
Myers
Leanne and Timothy Myers, North Maple Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 23, 1998, and separated Sept. 12, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• United Credit Union vs. Rickie J. See Jr. and Cara Fifer. Plaintiff awarded $1,805.96 by default, plus court costs.
• First Bank/NA vs. Billy W. and Brenda Hall, et al. Plaintiff awarded $65,659.36 by default, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Associates Home Equity Service Inc. vs. Olen J. Jr. and Anna Lee Shepherd, et al. Plaintiff awarded $109,082.05 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of John Hand) vs. Andrea McDowell and Tisha Crouse. Plaintiff awarded $5,291.53 from McDowell by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Bankers Trust vs. Todd A. and Kara L. Lemler and Liberty Savings Bank, FSB.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank vs. Randall S. Barber.
• National City Bank vs. Brett A. and Kathy L. Carpenter, Stephen B. and Pamela A. Gasaway and Robert E. and Donna Ashburn. Default judgment set aside and case dismissed.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Melanie K. (former name Clayton restored) and Gerald S. Brown. Sept. 13.
• Dennis C. and Diane A. Jensen. Sept. 14.
• Rebecca A. (former name Mather restored) and Randy A. Nellans. Sept. 14.
• Geneva (former name Ousley restored)and David L. Dunkin. Sept. 15.
• Nancy K. and James M. Schaaf. Sept. 15.
• Michelle E. and Mathew S. Layman. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $95 per week in child support. Sept. 15.
• Sharon and O. Edd Breeden. Sept. 18.
• Duane and Lisa Allen. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $150 per week in child support. Sept. 18.
• Jay Orin and Kristie Jean Sutton. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 19.
• Tara Jo (former name Tennant restored) and Jason Meade. Sept. 19. [[In-content Ad]]
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