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Courthouse News
NEW DRIVERS
Morgan L. Anderson, of Hager Hill.
Rachel A. Price, of Paintsville.
Kaitlin M. Slone, of Oil Springs.
George W. Jones, of Staffordsville.
Steven C. Vanhoose, of Sitka.

MARRIAGES
Linda Harris, 46, of Prestonsburg, to Burley Hall, 62, of Dwale.
Barbara Ann Carroll, 44, of River, to Gary Dewayne Bond, 47, of Olive Hill.
Deidra Lynn McFaddin, 38, of Paintsville, to Joseph Nelson Hamilton, 37, of Paintsville.
Katina Rose Morrison, 20, of Sitka, to Ryan William Lewis, 24, of Van Lear.

CHARGES FILED
Jessica L. Spradlin, 26, of Paintsville, public intoxication/controlled substance; assault, 4th dg./domestic violence/minor injury.
Paul B. Fairchild, 38, of Paintsville, speeding, 11 mph over speed limit; improper passing; failure to wear seat belts; failure owner to maintain required insurance; operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; possess drug paraphernalia (2 cts.); reckless driving.
Stella R. Johnson, 38, of Prestonsburg, public intoxication/controlled substance; possession drug paraphernalia (2 cts.).
Steven W. Layne, 21, of Sitka, public intoxication/controlled substance.
Tara Williams, 25, of Madison, W.Va., public intoxication/controlled substance.
Steven M. Blair, 39, of Paintsville, alcohol intoxication/public place.
Larry Michael Blackburn, 22, of Paintsville, resisting arrest; disorderly conduct, 1st dg.
Jeanette B. Gambill, 66, of Staffordsville, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting.
Tammy Ann Gambill, 32, of Flat Gap, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting.
Roger D. Vinson, 24, of Flat Gap, operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; driving on suspended license, 2nd offense; failure to wear seat belts; no registration receipt.
David W. Moore, 48, of Paintsville, failure to wear seat belts; operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; failure to register transfer of motor vehicle; possession marijuana.
Herbert Blevins, 23, of Oil Springs, operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; operating on suspended/revoked driver’s license; failure owner to maintain required insurance; operating ATV on roadway; possession marijuana.
Timothy Hall, 20, of Staffordsville, public intoxication/controlled substance.
Brandon Williams, 30, of Salyersville, public intoxication/controlled substance.
Roger Lee Castle, 69, of Thealka, assault, 4th dg./no visible injury.
Brandon Williams, 30, of Salyersville, public intoxication/controlled substance.
Justin M. Fields, 21, of Paintsville, public intoxication/controlled substance; possession controlled substance, 2nd dg.; possession drug paraphernalia.
Sonny J. Wiley, 33, of Ashland, public intoxication/controlled substance; disorderly conduct, 2nd dg.
Donnie M. Adams, 32, of Paintsville, tampering with physical evidence.
Tiffany L. Butcher, 21, of Staffordsville, receiving stolen property, under $10,000.
Kyle M. Harless, 24, of Boons Camp, disorderly conduct, 2nd dg.; possession drug paraphernalia; receiving stolen property, under $10,000; menacing.
Amy A. Kestner, 28, of Hager Hill, receiving stolen property, under $10,000.
Thurman Jay Caudill, 35, of Martin, receiving stolen property, under $10,000.
Henry S. Wright, 32, of Salyersville, wanton endangerment, 1st dg.; fleeing/evading police, 1st dg.

CIVIL SUITS
Ron Spradlin, et al vs. Khristy Wireman, et al, domestic & family.
Charles R. Bowen vs. Big Sandy Regional Jail Authority, other.
Alisa Ilene Porter vs. James Porter, domestic & family.
Christopher Clark Maynard vs. Judy Faye Lemaster Maynard, domestic & family.
Bennie Keeton vs. Phyllis Sickman, domestic & family.
Bobby R. Fitch vs. Esther Ann Fitch, domestic & family.
David William Bleeker vs. Julie Bleeker, domestic & family.
Midland Funding LLC vs. Jian Huang, contract.
Discover Bank vs. Teri Kovanen, contract.
Branch Banking & Trust Co. vs. James Burkett, et al, foreclosure.
The INA Group LLC vs. Rebecca Lewis Estate, et al, foreclosure.
US Bank vs. Wade Castle, et al, foreclosure.
CACH LLC vs. Erin Blair, contract.
William Edward Gorman vs. Samantha Mae Stephens, domestic & family.
JP Morgan Chase Bank vs. Sanjay K. Srivastava, et al, foreclosure.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS
Stone Financing LLC to James Scott Powers and Heather Powers, property in Van Lear.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows to Franklin Drew Justice and Tiffany Danielle Justice, property on Court Street.
Billy Blanton and Rose Blanton to Johnny Day and Tammy Day, property on Rt. 460.
Vivian Davis Conley, Michelle Lynn Adams and Brian Adams to Vivian Davis Conley, property on Joe’s Creek, Rt. 689, in Flat Gap.
Robert Michael Baldwin to Anita Belhasen Colvin, property in Johnson County.
Ronnie Sagraves to Patricia Pennington, property in Flat Gap.
Valerie A. Jordan to Valerie A. Jordan and Robin Ann Milburn, property in Airport Estates.
Federal Home Mortgage Corp. to Randy Griffey Sr., property on Ky. Rt. 1559, on Tom’s Creek.
Johnny A. Williams to John R. Workman Jr., property in Johnson County.
Paula Branham Wells to Melvin Doug Wells, property in Homestead Estates.
Rocky Allen Blevins to Rocky Allen Blevins and Wilma Jean Blevins, property in Meadowbrook Subdivision.


Courthouse News
NEW DRIVERS
Zachary C. McQuain, of Paintsville.
Robert C. Noe, of Thelma.
Nathan A. Hamilton, of Thealka.

MARRIAGES

Susan Brittany Cantrell, 27, of Staffordsville, to Larry Michael Collins, 35, of Prestonsburg.
Brandi Dawn Bailey, 18, of Royalton, to Shannon Lee Fitch, 19, of Hager Hill.

CHARGES FILED

Chester E. Dorton, 22, of Flat Gap, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, 2nd offense; failure to produce insurance card; no/expired Ky. registration receipt; failure to notify Dept. of Transportation of address change; failure to wear seat belt; possession marijuana.
Reece A. Webb, 42, of Paintsville, assault, 2nd dg.

CIVIL SUITS

John Workman vs. Theresa Workman, domestic & family.
Tax Ease Lien Servicing LLC vs. Michael R. Cantrill, foreclosure.
Citizens National Bank vs. Jerry G. Keeton Jr., et al, foreclosure.
Low Income Housing Coalition vs. Doreena Hess-Mullins, et al, foreclosure.
Low Income Housing Coalition vs. Darlene McGomery, et al, foreclosure.
Donald Thompson vs. Angela Thompson, domestic & family.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Teresa Jarrell, contract.
Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Steven Rasmussen, contract.
William Auxier vs. Vonda Auxier, other.
William Joe Cantrell Jr. vs. Tiffany Michelle Cantrell, domestic & family.
Jazmine Shamira Meade vs. Joseph Ray Meade, domestic & family.
Paula Rae Meek vs. Vernon Eugene Meek, domestic & family.
Esther Grace Fannin vs. Benjamin Fannin, domestic & family.
Liberty Savings Bank vs. Judith Erickson, et al, foreclosure.
Suellen Alsobrooks vs. Roger C. Vanhoose, personal injury.
Pelphrey Investments LLC vs. Gene Anthony Curtis, et al, contract.
Bank of America vs. Jerry D. Crace, et al, foreclosure.
Fredilily Pascua DeGuzman vs. Anthony DeGuzman, domestic & family.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Barry A. Bleidt and Shirley A. Bleidt to Cynthia Hartschuh, property at 74 West Dorton Blvd., Cross Creek.
Josh Johnson and Tiffany Johnson to Jared M. May.
Jason North and Elizabeth North to Tara Godsey, property on Lincoln Ave.
Lagina Gayheart (Lagina Hampton) and Lincoln E. Hampton to Howes Coal & Land Company.
Kenneth S. Davis, Bonnie C. Davis, Steve Barracca, Tracey Lee Barracca, Wendy Lambert, Ronald Jack Lambert Jr., Gary Vivan, Beth-Ann Vivan, Jeffery Schwind, Julie Denise Schwind, James David Grubb, Kimberly Carol Grubb, Kenneth Brian Davis, Chona Davis, Matthew Scott Davis, Christina Meade, and Carolyn J. Lambert to Kerry Slone, property on U.S. Hwy. 23.
Thomas G. Mills, Ethel Michelle Mills and Carol May to Barbara C. Chandler, property in Cross Creek II.
Isadore Tackett to Rita Tackett Compton.
Phillip Meek Jr. and Oderay D. Meek to Jerry Meek and Kristi Meek, property in Johnson County.
Anthony Melvin Compton, Crystal Compton, Lanny Russell Lyons and Kimberly Lyons to Brittany Halliday.
Barbie D. Slone Mulllins to Maxanna B. Cook and Chase H. Cook, lots 5 & 6, Southern Estates Subdivision.
Burkett Construction Inc. to Lance Daniels and Suzanne Daniels, property on Ky. Rt. 825.
Antoin N. Hana to Kay Ward, property in Cross Creek II.
Cynthia Miller to Roger Rice, property in Johnson County.
Daryl A. Marlow and Jimmica L. Marlow to Federal Home Loan Mortgage, property located on Ky. Rt. 1107.
Jennie A. Shepherd to Maxine McLean, property in Johnson County.
Tarah Denise Carty to Samuel Dale Carty, property in Mitchell Price Subdivision.
Romie Adams and Sandra Adams to Lon C. Jarrell, property on Baker Branch.
Jack W. Williams to Dwayne Click and Tammie Click.



Courthouse News
NEW DRIVERS
Bryan L. Blair, of Oil Springs.
Joshua A. Dillon, of Hager Hill.
Matthew L. Wells, of Thealka.
Kayla M. Cowles, of Thelma.
Rachel Jackson, of Hager Hill.
Johnathon P. Curnutte, of Paintsville.
Rachel H. Mulkey, of Thealka.

MARRIAGES

Kelly Rashelle Miller, 19, of Staffordsville, to Trevor Douglas Hampton, 21, of Staffordsville.
Tara Beth Grim, 30, of Flat Gap, to Ralph Whitaker Jr., 30, of Flat Gap.

CHARGES FILED

Donna L. Daniels, 45, of Tutor Key, hindering prosecution or apprehension, 2nd dg.
Jeremy P. Seagraves, 28, of Sitka, operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; possession drug paraphernalia; failure to register transfer of motor vehicle; failure to surrender revoked operator’s license.
Christopher J. Jenkins, 32, of Ashland, speeding 15 mph over limit; fleeing/evading police, 2nd dg. (foot); possession marijuana; possession drug paraphernalia; reckless driving; improper parking violations; improper passing.
David J. Caudill, 33, of Hager Hill, violation of Ky. EPO/DVO.
Tiffany N. Blackburn, 23, of Paintsville, public intoxication/controlled substances.
Shirley M. Seagraves, 34, of Sitka, giving officer false name/address; public intoxication/controlled substance; possession controlled substance, 3rd dg.
Roy K. Allen, 35, of Meally, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting.
Tennie Vanhoose, 70, of Fort Gay, W.Va., theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting.
Andrew Dorton, 52, of Flat Gap, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting.
Glenda J. Kimbler, 55, of Meally, setting fire on own land without precautions; fire hazard season, before 6 p.m.
Victoria Francis Simons, 34, of Salyersville, public intoxication/controlled substance.
Angeleah Maynard, 23, of Inez, public intoxication/controlled substance.
Heather D. Ratliff, 27, of Paintsville, alcohol intoxication/public place; endangering welfare of minor.
James E. Ward, 66, of West Van Lear, alcohol intoxication/public place.
Kenneth D. Pilkin, 22, of Nippa, resident fishing without a license.
Robbie D. Lemaster Jr., 18, of Paintsville, resident fishing without a license.
Cody D. Hurley Jr., 18, of Van Lear, resident fishing without a license.
Johnny L. King, 41, of Inez, speeding 10 mph over limit; possession marijuana.
Ora J. Finley, 25, of Fort Gay, W.Va., theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting; unlawful transaction with a minor, 3rd dg.
James Burke, 53, of Paintsville, assault, 2nd dg./domestic violence.
Lisa Ann Ross, 49, of Blaine, 1st dg. possession controlled substance, 1st offense.
Matthew C. Spradlin, 23, of Paintsville, theft by unlawful taking/firearm.
Dustin Tackett, 18, of Meally, burglary, 2nd dg.

CIVIL SUITS

Nationstar Mortgage vs. John Kelly Runyon, et al, foreclosure.
Thomas Hitchcock vs. Sarah T. Estep, et al, personal injury.
One Main Financial Inc. vs. Sheila Morris Nauman, et al, contract.
21st Mortgage Corp. vs. Randy Trivette, contract.
Fleetone LLC vs. Undertow Trucking Inc., et al, contract.
Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. Joyeal Hunter, et al, foreclosure.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

John Robert Pack, Rhonda Pack and Doris Gayle Click to Frank Castle, property in Johnson County.
Donald D. Harkins Living Trust and Donald D. Harkins Jr. to Donald D. Harkins Jr. and Scott W. Harkins.
Hobert A. Salyer to Ray Salyer, property on Salyer Branch.
Hobert Salyer to Karen Potter, property on Salyer Branch.
Jerry Lee Vanhoose and Tammy L. Vanhoose to Mc.B Realty LLC, property on Cheek Branch.
Danny Kyle Prater and Kimberly A. Prater to Chris Burkett, lot #12, Burkshire Development.


Courthouse News
NEW DRIVERS
Trenton K. Kestner, of Staffordsville.
Steven Y. Schmidt, of Oil Springs.
Joy C. Wright, of River.
Madison P. Fannin, of Thealka.
Madison B. Preece, of Staffordsville.

MARRIAGES

Mary Anna Lowe, 44, of Wittensville, to James Monroe Castle, 47, of Wittensville.
Kristie Sue Fyffe, 22, of Paintsville, to Jobe Calhoun, 26, of Paintsville.

CHARGES FILED

Raymond Manns, 48, of Thelma, assault, 4th dg./no visible injury.
Ellis L. Roark, 32, of Salyersville, disorderly conduct, 2nd dg.
Billie Jo May, 38, of Paintsville, assault, 4th dg./domestic violence, minor injury.
Jason Raymond Owens, 31, of Denver, burglary, 2nd dg.
John Daniels, 23, of Stambaugh, burglary, 2nd dg.; criminal mischief, 3rd dg.; fleeing/evading police, 2nd dg. (on foot).
Anthony D. Blair, 50, of Van Lear, flagrant non-support (3 cts.).
Georgie Frasher, 59,of Fort Gay, W.Va., theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting.

CIVIL SUITS

James D. Jenkins vs. Tinena M. Jenkins, domestic & family.
Tami Stanford vs. Marina Burchett, domestic & family.
Jason Sparks vs. Crystal Sparks, domestic & family.
Shirley Sharp vs. Lucky Randolph Richmond, domestic & family.
Big Sandy Broadband Inc. vs. Julia Roman Childers, other.
Debbie Nelson vs. John Noah Nelson, domestic & family.
Ronald Reffett vs. Kathy Reffett, domestic & family.
Linda Gale Wolfe vs. Michael Todd Wolfe, domestic & family.
Bank of America vs. Bryan Pelfrey, et al, contract.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Lula Conley, William Ray Conley, Robert Keith Conley and Ronald Dean Conley to William H. Burchett and Sharon A. Burchett, property at Nippa.
Jessica Maynard to Linda F. Shaw, property in Cross Creek.
James Hitchcock and Brooke Hitchcock to Lainie Kay Hitchcock, property in Johnson County.
James McKenzie to Jessica Ann McKenzie Ferguson.
Michael Ulsh, Tammy Ulsh, Robert Lee Bingham, Bruce Bingham, Rose Bingham, Paul Stansbery and Barbara J. Stansbery to James Daniel and Easter Daniel.
Popular Housing Services Inc. to Larry Burchett and Jeri Burchett.
Springs Hill LLC to Tim Wheeler.
Robert C. Vanhoose and Judith C. Vanhoose to Opal Pennington.
Randy Allen Vaughn, Dawanna Vaughn, Gary Vaughn and Doreen Kay Vaughn to Mick’s Auto Sales Inc.
Bank of New York to Darrin Banks, property in Indian Village.
Kelvin Lee Lewis and Melissa Lewis to Kenneth Lewis.
Jerry Johnson and Bobbie Johnson to Linda McCarty, property in Johnson County.
Rachel Chesbro and Henry Chesbro to Paul Randall Vanover and Cora Jean Vanover, property on Hammond Road.
Darrin W. Banks and Leigh B. Banks to Route 40 LLC.
Jeremy Holbrook and Jennifer D. Holbrook to Route 40 LLC, property in West Van Lear.


Courthouse News
NEW DRIVERS
Kandace D. Crum, of Sitka.
Dixie F. Prater, of Leander.
Alicia D. Brock, of Thelma.
Kaitlyn R. Hager, of Hager Hill.
Martha V. Hill, of Paintsville.
Gabriel L. Burchell, of Van Lear.

MARRIAGES

Mary Louise Fyffe, 54, of Red Bush, to Troy Lee Moore, 60, of Jackson, Ohio.
Dessie Eileen Williams, 51, of Oil Springs, to Clifford J. Cantrell, 61, of Oil Springs.
Casey Anne Conley, 20, of Van Lear, to Christopher Franklin Newsome, 27, of Van Lear.
Samantha Suzanne Bailey, 25, of Paintsville, to Joshua Ryan Taylor, 28, of Paintsville.

CHARGES FILED

Terry Burchett, 38, of Stambaugh, fleeing/evading police, 2nd dg.; resisting arrest; disorderly conduct, 2nd dg.; menacing.
James T. Mullins Jr., 43, of Van Lear, assault, 4th dg./domestic violence/minor injury; alcohol intoxication/public place; disorderly conduct, 2nd dg.; resisting arrest; menacing.
Brian Thomas Napier, 32, of Thealka, terroristic threatening, 3rd dg.
Tyler Trombley, 18, of West Van Lear, unlawful transaction with a minor, 3rd dg.
Darrell K. Daniels, 43, of Sitka, rear license not illuminated; failure to wear seat belts; failure owner to maintain required insurance; possession marijuana; controlled substance prescription not in original container; possession controlled substance, 3rd dg. (5 cts.); operating motor vehicle under influence alcohol/drugs, 1st offense.
James Douglas Daniels, assault, 4th dg./domestic violence/minor injury; fleeing/evading police, 2nd dg.; menacing; resisting arrest.
Erik Dewayne Phipps, 34, of Salyersville, receiving stolen property, under $500.
Aaron D. Vaughn, 53, of Paintsville, assault, 4th dg./domestic violence/no visible injury; alcohol intoxication/public place.
Erica Wraye Ward, 29, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting.
Jefferey R. Harmon, 43, of Paintsville, alcohol intoxication/public place.
Paula Gamble, 31, of Paintsville, menacing; disorderly conduct, 2nd dg.; resisting arrest; burglary, 2nd dg.; receiving stolen property, under $10,000.
Terry Burchett, 38, of Paintsville, burglary, 2nd dg.; receiving stolen property, under $10,000.
Jason R. Owens, 31, of Swamp Branch, manufacturing methamphetamine, 1st offense; unlawful possession meth precursor, 1st offense.
Donnis O. Skaggs, 32, of Paintsville, manufacturing methamphetamine, 1st offense; unlawful possession meth precursor, 1st offense.
Lucas B. Moore, 26, of Lowmansville, manufacturing methamphetamine, 1st offense; unlawful possession meth precursor, 1st offense.
Jamie Fletcher, 28, of Salyersville, alcohol intoxication/public place; resisting arrest; disorderly conduct; terroristic threatening; theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting (2 cts.).

CIVIL SUITS

Jamie Tackett vs. Jodey Tackett, domestic & family.
Franklin Powers vs. Elizabeth Daniels Powers, domestic & family.
Heather Meeks Meade vs. James Craig Meade, domestic & family.
Ashley Ratliff vs. American Electric Power/Kentucky Power, personal injury.
State Farm Fire & Casualty Ins. Co. vs. Debbie Campbell, et al, contract.
Medical Imaging Group LLC vs. Wellington Pain Management, et al, contract.
Bryan Lee Patton vs. Rachel Patton, domestic & family.
Timothy Cook vs. Stacy Lou Cook, domestic & family.
Robert Lee Meade vs. Shawn Raye Meade, domestic & family.
Capital One Bank vs. Roger D. Gabris, contract.
Deborah Conley vs. James D. Conley, domestic & family.
Bank of America vs. Jennifer Mollett, et al, foreclosure.
Paula J. Fairchild vs. Kimberly A. Thompson, personal injury.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Brett Higgins and Kimberly A. Higgins to David M. Jones and Relva Jones, property on Pickle Fork, Staffordsville.
City of Paintsville to Paintsville Independent Schools, property in Stafford Addition.
Lindsey Trimble to Charolett Brown.
Larry Wilson and Karen Wilson to Lowena Ginter.
Billie Kay Blair to Sharon T. Craft and Rex R. Craft.



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