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RECORDS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 OBITUARIES COURTS SENTENCES Ernest ‘Ernie’ Webb Chuck Fisher Hermiston Hermiston June 20, 1940 — November 30, 2020 May 3, 1937 — November 29, 2020 Ernest “Ernie” Webb of arms dealer for 25 years. He Hermiston was born June also enjoyed shooting and 20, 1940, in Fossil, Oregon, target practicing. the son of Calvin and Sadie Ernie married Donna (Hoffman) Webb. Templeton in Hermiston on He passed away December 26, in Hermiston on 1960. Monday, Novem- ber 30, 2020, at He is survived the age of 80. by his wife of 59 As a child, years, Donna; Ernie lived in sons Adam Mitchell and (Nikki) Webb of Prineville until Hood River and moving to Herm- Jeff (Brenda) Webb iston in 1948. He Webb of Herm- graduated from iston; grandchil- Hermiston High dren Amanda, School in the Ashley, R.C., Class of 1958. Brandyn and Bre- After high school, anna; and two he served in the great-grandchil- U.S. Army for three years. dren, Cheylynn and Aiden. After his honorable dis- He was preceded in death charge he returned to Herm- by his parents, Carl and iston, where he has resided Sadie, and a brother, Robert. since. A funeral mass will be Ernie worked as a ware- held at Our Lady of Angels houseman at the Umatilla Catholic Church (not pub- Army Depot for 10 years. He licized because of COVID- then took a job as a equip- 19 restrictions). Burial with ment operator for Umatilla military honors will follow Electric, where he worked in Hermiston Cemetery. until July 1, 1999. Next he Arrangements by Burns worked in construction for Mortuary of Hermiston.. To Hawkeye and Wilson Con- leave an online condolence struction for four and a half for the family, please go to years, retiring in 2003. www.burnsmortuaryhermis- Ernie was a licensed fi re- ton.com. Chuck Fisher of Herm- ball Commission. Chuck iston passed away on was truly a family man November 29, 2020, in and always enjoyed spend- Kennewick, Washing- ing time with his kids ton, at the age of and grand- 83. He was born kids. Those in Coupeville, who knew him Washington, on knew he had a May 3, 1937, the heart of gold. son of Paul and Chuck made Mary Fisher. everyone feel Chuck lived welcome, and on Whidbey after meet- Island, Washing- ing him, you ton, throughout became his Fisher much of his child- family. hood. He attended He is sur- school in Oak vived by his Harbor, Wash- loving spouse, ington, where he Ilene; daugh- graduated from ters Barb high school. After (Kevin) War- high school, he joined the nett of Whidbey Island Air Force where he served and Kelli (J.J.) Hernan- as a military policeman for dez of Liberty Lake; son four years. Kevin Fisher of Hermis- After his honorable dis- ton; grandchildren Savan- charge, he moved to Ken- nah, Gabriel, Olivia, Joel newick, Washington, for and Julia; great-grandchil- a few years. It was there dren Everleah and Jaidyn; that he met and married brothers Stuart, Jim and Ilene Kaye Van Patten on Ricky Fisher; and many October 9, 1964. In 1968 extended family members. they moved to Hermiston, He was preceded in Oregon, where they raised death by his parents; broth- their family and enjoyed ers Bob, David and Phillip 56 years of marriage. Fisher; and daughter-in- Chuck worked at the law Anita Fisher. Umatilla Army Depot for No public services are over 30 years, retiring in planned. A Celebration of the late 1990s. Life will be held at a later Chuck enjoyed fi sh- date. ing and hunting. He could In lieu of fl owers, dona- often be found watching tions in Chuck’s name can football games with his be made to the Hermis- son. ton High School Sports He was involved with Booster Club. baseball in the community, Arrangements by Burns where he coached for sev- Mortuary of Hermiston. To eral years and served on leave an online condolence the boards of the Herm- for the family, please go to iston Babe Ruth Base- www.burnsmortuaryherm- ball and Hermiston Base- iston.com. Justin Douglas Simmons Hermiston April 28, 1981 — November 24, 2020 Justin Douglas Simmons Oregon; parents Larry and was born on April 28, 1981, Debbie Simmons, Hermis- in Hermiston, Oregon, to ton, Oregon; in-laws Kevin Larry and Debbie Simmons. and Kay Edwards, Hermis- He passed away peacefully ton, Oregon; sister Tiffany on November 24, (Jacob) Neigh- 2020, at the age of bors, Hermiston, 39, in Scottsdale, Oregon; in-laws Arizona, and was Marc (Alma) welcomed into the Edwards, Spo- loving arms of our kane, Washing- Lord. ton, Angela (Joe) Justin grew Young, Hermis- up and spent his ton, Oregon, Vern entire childhood (Steph) Edwards, in Hermiston, Hermiston, Ore- Simmons Oregon. In high gon, Jessi (Klint) school he loved Mills, Stanfi eld, to hunt, play golf, Oregon, and Dan play baseball and hang out (Michelle) Edwards, Herm- with family and friends. He iston, Oregon; grandpa graduated from Hermiston Vern Hoskins; and numer- High School in 1999. After ous aunts, uncles, nieces, high school, he went to Lane nephews and cousins. Community College where He was preceded in death he continued to play base- by grandparents Frank and ball. In 2001 he moved back Lorna Alvarez, Edward and to Hermiston to begin his Dorothy Simmons and Ann career at Simmons Financial Hoskinsn and sister-in-law Group, where he went on to Tiffany Edwards Hayward. become the president of the With current COVID company. restrictions and out of On August 30, 2003, he safety and concern for married the love of his life, everyone, we will be lim- Alissa Edwards. He met iting the funeral service to and fell in love with Alissa family. in the second grade. One Please join us with your of his greatest life missions thoughts and prayers on from that day on was to take December 12 at 1 p.m. care of her. They had two When it is appropriate to do children together, daughter so, the family will be hav- Isabella and son Lane. He ing a celebration of life. loved to watch and coach In lieu of fl owers, please everything his children were consider a memorial contri- involved in. His passions bution to our local Made to were God, family, friends, Thrive directly or c/o Burns coaching, hunting, camp- Mortuary of Hermiston, P.O. ing, cooking and just hang- Box 289, Hermiston, OR ing out. 97838. He was survived by Please share memories beloved wife, Alissa Sim- of Justin with his family at mons, Hermiston, Oregon; burnsmortuaryhermiston. daughter Isabella Simmons, com. Hermiston, Oregon; son Arrangements by Burns Lane Simmons, Hermiston, Mortuary of Hermiston. Umatilla County law enforcement to crack down on intoxicated drivers HERMISTON HERALD The Umatilla County Sheriff ’s Offi ce has announced that it will be increasing the number of deputies on patrol this holiday season in an eff ort to crack down on and discourage drunken drivers, according to a press release. Jesus L. Carrera Hermiston Oct. 19, 1961 — Nov. 16, 2020 Jesus L. Carrera, 59, of Hermiston, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born Oct. 19, 1961, in Chihuahua, Mexico. A private family rosary and funeral mass was held, followed by burial at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermis- ton. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmor- tuaryhermiston.com. Johnnie E. ‘John’ Grimm Stanfi eld March 24, 1931 — Dec. 6, 2020 Johnnie E. “John” Grimm, 89, of Stanfi eld, died Sun- day, Dec. 6, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born March 24, 1931, in Ellensburg, Washington. At his request, no ser- vices will be held. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Harlon C. Huggins Hermiston March 3, 1943 — Dec. 5, 2020 Harlon C. Huggins, 77, of Hermiston, died Satur- day, Dec. 5, 2020, at his home. He was born March 3, 1943, in Shirley, Arkansas. A private burial will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Kingman, Arizona. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuary- hermiston.com. Michael R. ‘Mike’ James Hermiston Aug. 4, 1968 — Nov. 19, 2020 Michael R. “Mike” James, 52, of Hermiston, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at his home. He was born Aug. 4, 1968, in Weiser, Idaho. A celebration of life tribute will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Burns Mor- tuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. The eff ort is part of Oregon’s DUII/High Visibility Enforce- ment grants program, which funds law enforcement to increase the number of offi cers on the street aggressively seeking out impaired drivers. The department is asking for community assistance by requesting that the public call in and report suspected intoxicated drivers. The event will run from Dec. 16, 2020, through Jan. 2, 2021. HOME MAINTENANCE CENTER 541-567-7534 Blue Mountain 100% Douglas Fir Brown Bag Pellets $ Hard times happen. If they do, ask us about payment assistance and billing options available to you. 235 per ton White Bags Fir-Pine Mix 215 $ TN20 Wood Stove 1,299 $ • 18” max logs • 55,000 BTU Discover more at: www.UmatillaElectric.com Hermiston Office Boardman Office 750 W. Elm Ave. Hermiston, OR 97838 (541) 567-6414 400 N.E. Eldrige Drive Boardman, OR 97818 (541) 481-2220 SUITS FILED PENDLETON — The follow- ing suits have been fi led in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Portfolio Recovery Asso- ciates LLC vs. Richard J. Pierce of Hermiston: seeks $6,673.47. •Capital One Bank vs. Tyler D. Minton of Hermiston: seeks $3,591.93. •Capital One Bank vs. Carrie L. Heppner of Hermiston: seeks $3,573.70. •Tricia L. Vallie vs. Victor Aic- hele: seeks 38,899.28. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Joan Aye: seeks $1,319.41. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Ronda Oertwich: seeks $2,673.74. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Dan McNeil: seeks $2,327.15. •Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Andrelle J. Crawford: seeks $2,538.06. •Professional Service Bureau vs. Elia Catalina Cruz of Uma- tilla: seeks $364.73. JUDGMENTS PENDLETON — The follow- ing judgments have been rendered in Umatilla Coun- ty courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): TN10 Wood Stove 1,099 $ • 10”/12” logs • 30,000 BTU per ton DIVORCES PENDLETON — Divorce decrees were signed in Umatilla County Courts for: Carlos Figueroa of Hermiston and Ramona Flores Lemus of Irrigon; Daisy M. Cisneros of Hermiston and Jose D. Cisneros of Sunnyside, Wash.; Maria de Jesus Gurrola Co- varrubias and Jesus Salvador Solorio Vidalez of Umatilla. MARRIAGES PENDLETON — Marriage licenses have been regis- tered in Umatilla County for: Stephanie Romero Alcocer, 21, and Naresh Sharma, 35, both of Hermiston. POLICE LOG MONDAY, NOV. 30 DEATH NOTICES Here for you when you need us. PENDLETON — The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: MISDEMEANOR •Juan Jimenez, 27, Hermis- ton, pleaded guilty to DUII; sentenced to 2 days jail, 178 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 80 hours com- munity service, $1,250 fi ne, $1,250 fi ne-suspended and 1 year driver’s license suspen- sion, plus court costs and fees (revocation of Diversion Program). •Velocity Investments LLC vs. Sherrie Winks of Hermiston: judgment for $8,881.04. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Alan- na Nanegos: judgment for $1,935.80. •Bonneville Billing & Collec- tions Inc. vs. Nicole Demaster of Hermiston: judgment for $433.83. •Credits Inc. vs. Daniel and Juanita Sinnett of Boardman: judgment for $963.42. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Tamara Chorey: judgment for $7,326.47. •Credits Inc. vs. Ashley Ford of Irrigon: judgment for $10,000. •Bank of America N.A. vs. Re- nee Garcia of Echo: judgment for $3,505.61. •Credits Inc. vs. Laura Head- ley of Boardman: judgment for $811.13 (amended). •Credits Inc. vs. Timothy J. Sumner of Hermiston: judg- ment for $1,020.72. •Credits Inc. vs. Jody Turner of Hermiston: judgment for $5,562.50. •Credits Inc. vs. Maria A. Gonzalez of Hermiston: judg- ment for $735.17. 8:10 a.m. — A burglary was reported on South Highway 395. 3:31 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on South High- way 395. 5:14 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on North First Street. 6:22 p.m. — Child abuse or neglect was reported on Southeast Sixth Street. TUESDAY, DEC. 1 2:12 a.m. — A burglary was reported on North First Street. 10:07 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on Northeast Misty Drive. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2 4:33 p.m. — A burglary was reported on West Quince Avenue. 7:08 p.m. — A three-vehicle accident was reportedly blocking the road on East Highland Avenue. 8:29 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on Southeast Sixth Street. THURSDAY, DEC. 3 8:09 a.m. — A disturbance was reported on South High- way 395. 10:35 a.m. — A disturbance was reported on Northwest 11th Street. 9:51 p.m. — A caller on Southwest Ninth Street reported someone had tried to open their back door, and then left. FRIDAY, DEC. 4 4:19 p.m. — Someone on Southwest 10th Place report- ed that a white woman with dark hair could be seen on surveillance footage taking measurements of his home around 1:15 p.m. the day prior, and the county said it Our caring and experienced professionals are here to support you through this difficult time. was not someone from their assessor’s offi ce. 8:44 p.m. — A case of ha- rassment was reported on Northeast Misty Drive. SATURDAY, DEC. 5 4:48 a.m. — A domestic dis- turbance involving an intox- icated subject was reported on Southwest 13th Place. 5:22 a.m. — A vehicle theft was reported on Southeast Sixth Street. 10:45 a.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on East Gladys Avenue. 2:11 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on Southwest 11th Street. 10:53 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on North First Street. SUNDAY, DEC. 6 10:15 a.m. — A case of stalking was reported on North First Street. 1:14 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Herm- iston Avenue. 5:28 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Herm- iston Avenue. MONDAY, DEC. 7 2:50 a.m. — Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle was reported on North First Street. 2:33 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on South High- way 395. 9:17 p.m. — A burglary was reported on East Pine Avenue. 9:46 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Ridge- way Avenue. 541-567-0272 2150 N. 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