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RECORDS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 DEATH NOTICES HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 OBITUARIES Wanda Rose Murphy Shane Jay Zabransky Terry W. Lightle Hermiston Stanield December 3, 1971-September 4, 2016 Hermiston October 18, 1950-September 2, 2016 Oct. 9, 1958-Sept. 4, 2016 Wanda Rose Murphy, 57, of Hermiston, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, in Hermiston. She was born Oct. 9, 1958, in La Grande. Graveside funeral services will be held Fri- day, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Send condolences at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Thomas J. Koehler Irrigon Oct. 2, 1956-June 3, 2016 Thomas J. Koehler, 59, of Irrigon died June 3, 2016, at his home. He was born Oct. 2, 1956, in Peru, Illiniois. A celebration of life gathering for family and friends will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. at the family home. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston. com. Herman ‘Roger’ Martin Hermiston May 10, 1941-Aug. 23, 2016 Herman “Roger” Martin, 75, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, in Morton, Wash. He was born May 10, 1941, in Garden City, Kansas. A celebration of life potluck gather- ing will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. at Butte Park in Hermiston. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com. Annie May Burgess Kennewick, Wash. May 6, 1939-Aug. 29, 2016 Former Hermiston resident Annie May Burgess, 77, of Kennewick, Wash., died Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Ken- newick. She was born May 6, 1939, in West End, North Carolina. A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. at Mueller’s Funeral Home, 1401 S. Union St., Kennewick, Wash. A memorial and reception will follow at noon at Grace Baptist Church, 4403 W. 10th Ave., Kennewick. Mueller’s Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mary Jean Kelley Kennewick, Wash. Sept. 1, 2016 Former Hermiston resident Mary Jean Kelley, 88, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in Kennewick, Washington. She was born in Boise, Idaho. Arrangements are being handled by Mueller’s Funeral Hone in Kennewick. Michael W. Hunter Seattle Oct. 6, 1951-Aug. 10, 2016 Former Boardman resident Michael W. Hunter, 64, died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, in Seattle. He was born Oct. 6, 1951, in Everett, Washington. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, from noon to 5 p.m. at Whit- marsh Horseshoe covered picnic shelter, 1720 Whitmarsh Road, Burlington, Wash. Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home. Share memories and sign the on- line guest register at www.kernfuneralhome.com. Ethel I. (Barber) Geer Hermiston Oct. 11, 1920-Aug. 30, 2016 Ethel I. (Barber) Geer, 95, of Hermiston died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in Hermiston. She was born Oct. 11, 1920, at Mankato, Kansas. At her request, no services will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange- ments. Send condolences at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. COURT REPORT Sentences Ross, 29, both of Kennewick, Wash. The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: Abraham Torres III, 42, and Gicela Cristina Barahona, 42, both of Herm- iston. FELONY Suits Filed •Mitchell Wayne Thomas, 27, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Felon in Possession of Firearm: sentenced to 15 months Oregon Dept. of Corrections, 2 years post-prison supervision and $200 ine, plus court costs and fees. •Kyle Naillon, 20, Hermiston, was convicted of Sexual Abuse II: sen- tenced to 5 years probation, 180 sanc- tion units, 90 maximum jail units, 160 hours community service and $200 ine, plus court costs and fees. •Sarah Mae Cook, 37, Irrigon, pleaded guilty to Possession of Meth- amphetamine: sentenced to 18 months probation, 90 sanction units, 30 max- imum jail units, $500 ine and $1,250 ine-suspended, plus court costs and fees. MISDEMEANOR •Ronnie Dale Hinkle, 35, Echo, pleaded guilty to Harassment: sen- tenced to 90 days jail-suspended, 18 months probation, $100 ine and $900 ine-suspended, plus court costs and fees. Divorces Divorce decrees were signed in Umatilla County Courts for: Angelena Williams and Andrew T. Williams; Connie L. Landon and Chad A. Landon; Michael Borgaard and Lisa Borgaard; Sonia L. Benedict and Chris- topher S. Starks; Sherry Lou Davis and Clifton Roy Davis; Marriages Marriage licenses have been reg- istered in Umatilla County for: Dustin William Caro, 27, and Lisa Jo Ohmann, 32, both of Spokane. Michael Lee Crocker, 59, and Shari Ann Hof, 54, both of Lebanon. Shaun Michael Crow, 30, and Chan- dra Danelle Phillips, 24, both of Waits- burg, Wash. Levi Michael Davis, 26, and Tina Lea The following suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts: •Ray Klein Inc. dba Professional Credit Service vs. Cory O. Wilson: seeks $623.24 plus interest, costs and fees. •Bonneville Billing & Collections Inc. vs. Alexandra Ozment: seeks $431.12 plus interest, costs and fees. •Ray Klein Inc. dba Professional Credit Service vs. Kristi Dawn Morris: seeks $1,418.69 plus interest, costs and fees. •TIMMCO vs. Brett Leake: seeks $35,150 plus interest, costs and fees. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Sheryl McKinley: seeks $1,087.11 plus interest, costs and fees. •Credits Inc. vs. Esther Armenta: seeks $2,018.11 plus interest, costs and fees. •Credits Inc. vs. Jose Martinez Valencia and Jazmin Martinez: seeks $1,575.08 plus interest, costs and fees. •Credits Inc. vs. Christopher E. Ti- noco (Guzman) and Alma Tinoco: seeks $748.99 plus interest, costs and fees. •Credits Inc. vs. Joy Lynn Miller: seeks $478 plus interest, costs and fees. See COURTS, A6 Shane Jay Zabransky (Morris); and his brothers passed away on Sunday, Stephen and Scott. He was Sept. 4 2016, at Kadlec preceded in death by his Hospital at the age of 44. father Jack, his sister Susan Shane was born in Pend- (Ena), and his nephew Ja- leton, Oregon, to cob Zabransky. Jack and Norma Shane was loved Zabransky (Hites- very much by his man) on December family. Shane 3, 1971. Shane was loved his nieces, the youngest of sev- his nephews, fam- en children. Shane ily gatherings, ani- grew up in Stanield, mals, and sports of Oregon, where he Zabransky all kinds. He espe- was involved with cially loved watch- football, band, and student ing his nephews play col- council. Shane graduated lege football. from Stanield High School There will be a viewing in 1990 and went on to re- on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at ceive his bachelor of sci- 10:30 a.m., with the Cel- ence degree in sports med- ebration of Life service at icine from Eastern Oregon 11 a.m., at the Church of University. He continued Jesus Christ of Latter-day his education at Central Saints, 850 S.W. 11th St., Washington University Hermiston, Oregon. Buri- where he graduated with a al will take place follow- master’s degree in physical ing at the Stanfield Ceme- education, health, and lei- tery in Stanfleld, Oregon. sure studies. Contributions to the Shane is survived by Stanield Booster Club are his beloved mother, Nor- welcomed and can be sent ma; sisters Sandra (Clark), to P.O. Box 922, Stanield, Shelley (Ena) and Sherri OR 97875. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston AUG. 23, 2016 HAUSINGER — Amanda M. Hausinger and Eric J. Hausinger of Boardman; a girl, Larissa Rene Hausinger. VANETTA — Amanda G. Grigsby and Ross C. Vanetta of Irrigon; a girl, Samantha Rosemarie Vanetta. AUG. 29, 2016 RICO GONZALEZ — Maria G. Gonzalez Marin and Jesus E. Rico Flores of Boardman; a girl, Luna Rico Gon- zalez. PUBLIC SAFETY LOG Editor’s note: Due to the Labor Day holiday, activity logs from some area law enforcement agencies were not available for weekend calls. SUNDAY 5:58 p.m. - The Morrow County Sherif’s Oice received a report of possible child abuse. 8:25 p.m. - A woman came into the Morrow County Sherif’s Oice in Heppner to report another woman had punched her in the face three times. Upon investigation, deputies determined the case involved mutual combat and wrote up a report for the district attorney’s oice. SATURDAY 12:19 a.m. - The Umatilla County Sherif’s Oice called the Morrow County Sherif’s Oice wanting to know if there had been any reports from the vicinity of River Point Farms, 28790 Westport Road, Hermiston, about a shooting star or a possible plane going down toward the west. Morrow County deputies investigated the area, but found nothing. 11:48 a.m. - A resident of South- west Fourth Street, Irrigon, reported all his ducks and chickens were killed sometime during the night. The Morrow County Sherif’s Department is investigating. 2:08 p.m. - Items were reported stolen out of a vehicle on Washington Lane, Irrigon, sometime Friday. FRIDAY 6:51 a.m. - A door was kicked in at Barenburg USA, 60 Marine Drive N.E., Boardman, and two welders were stolen sometime between 2 and 4 a.m., an employee reported. Morrow County sherif’s deputies took a theft report. 8:16 a.m. - The Morrow County Sherif’s Department is investigating credit card fraud reported by a resident of Northwest Tumbleweed Boulevard, Irrigon. 1:51 p.m. - The Boardman Fire Department was called to Threemile Canyon Farms, 75906 Threemile Canyon Road, Boardman, to put out a semi full of hay that was on ire. THURSDAY 7:06 a.m. - A Boardman man on Kunze Lane reported a dog attacked his parents’ dog, and he hit the aggressive mutt with a shovel. He said he would kill it if someone does not get the dog. 7:28 a.m. - A caller at Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Echo, reported a break-in at a work trailer and the theft of tools. 8:18 a.m. - A mother brought her daughter to the Hermiston Police De- partment, 330 S. First St., Hermiston, to talk to an oicer. The mother said her child fears police and talking with T e r r y W. Light- le was born on October 18, 1950, in Ottawa, Kansas, to Curley and Priscilla Deanne Gil- liland Lightle. He passed away peace- fully with family around him on Sep- tember 2, 2016, in Hermiston, Oregon, at the age of 65. Lightle They moved to Hermiston, Oregon, in 1953 where he has lived since. Terry graduated from Hermiston High School in the class of 1968. He always told his sister he graduated with a wonderful group of people that he loved dearly. He always looked forward to his high school reunions. When he talked about the past he always shared how much he enjoyed “dragging the gut” in his 1954 Chev- rolet convertible, his pride and joy. Terry served in the Unit- ed States Navy from 1968 until his honorable dis- charge in 1970. He returned to Hermiston and started his own painting business. Terry took great pride in his work and was soon known as one of the best painters around. He was a perfectionist and this qual- ity brought him a great deal of work by way of referrals from happy clients. Terry loved hunting, his dogs, and ishing. He looked for- ward to the annual Mor- gan Lake ish- ing trip every year. Terry, we will miss you and your quick wit; you will live on in our heart. Rest in peace. He is survived by his mother, Deanne Lightle; son Daniel; sister Kristy and her husband Tom; neph- ews Travis Christian and his wife Heather, and Ryan Christian; niece Lori Light- le; and very close extended family Don and Mary Ann Christian. Terry was preceded in death by his father, Curley, and brother, Rick. A celebration of life graveside service with mil- itary honors will be held on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Ore- gon. Friends and family are invited to a no-host gather- ing following the graveside at Stockman’s to continue sharing memories and sto- ries. Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to Alzheimer’s Research. Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. Darrel Donavon Moncrief an oicer could change that. 10:32 a.m. - Hermiston police received a report that a possible bank robbery suspect was walking on West Highland Avenue near the Gotta Stop Mini Mart. Police did not ind the person. 10:35 a.m. - A woman told Hermiston police her Chihuahua, Nina, was missing. She described the dog as white with brown spots and wearing a pink collar. Nina also has a fainting condition. 12:18 p.m. - A man on Southshore Drive, Umatilla, reported harassment on Facebook over a Trump sign his wife placed on his property. 2:06 p.m. - The Morrow County Sherif’s Oice received a report of the theft of marijuana plants in Irrigon. A deputy may have found a location for a suspect. The case was under investigation. 2:57 p.m. - An Irrigon woman reported her husband’s medication from the United States Department of Veterans Afairs in Walla Walla arrived 37 pills short and not in the correct packaging. She also reported she heard several other veterans did not get their medications on time. The Morrow County Sherif’s Oice took a report. 7:07 p.m. - Squatters appeared to be using drugs at a residence on East Beech Avenue, Hermiston. WEDNESDAY 12:16 a.m. - The caller on the 9-1-1 line reported people in the vehicle next to his heading into Hermiston threatened him and may have tried to cause a crash. They were near Den- ny’s, 2265 S. Highway 395, Hermiston. The passenger of the other vehicle had a knife and motioned as though he would slice the caller’s throat. The vehicle then sped in front of the caller and slammed on the brakes. 10:12 a.m. - A caller at Wesley Wise Excavating, 300 Third St. N.W., Irrigon, reported a break-in at the shop and theft of items. 11:38 a.m. - Two students from France making a documentary on legalization of marijuana in Oregon came to the lobby of the Hermiston Police Department, 330 S. First St., and wanted to know what law enforce- ment thinks about the legalization. 11:49 a.m. - A woman on West Hermiston Avenue, Hermiston, told police someone stole her house key and now all of her cans are gone from her shed. 2:07 p.m. - An 86-year-old Hermiston man tried to buy a gun in Pendleton, but a background check revealed previous convictions and prevented the sale. 2:09 p.m. - A 40-year-old man Hermiston September 3, 1951-August 12, 2016 Darrel Donavon Mon- Post Falls, Idaho, Patty and crief was born (Labor day) John Cermak, Beaverton, September 3, 1951, in and Tom Sturgeon, Hermis- Pendleton to parents Darrel ton, as well as Robert Mon- D Moncrief and Carol M. crief, George, Calif., Daniel Eldrige Moncrief. Moncrief ,Yakima, He passed away Wash., and Roger peacefully August Grant and wife Re- 12, 2016, at Regen- becca, Mulino, Ore. cy Rehab Center, He also leaves sev- Hermiston, at the eral of his long-time age of 64. He had buddies from school been ill the last eight and work, and bike years or so, after a Moncrief buddies. Special massive heart at- thanks for the faith- tack where he spent three ful visiting of Mike El- months at St. Vincent’s, drige and Dean Davis and Portland recuperating. his great neighbors who Darrel worked several watched out for him and his jobs; however, his favorite little dog, Mindy. was Inland Empire Bank He was married for a (courier) for nine years and short time to Colleen Sow- with the city of Hermiston’s ell and had a long-standing maintenance department relationship with Sherrie for four years maintaining Edmunds, who passed away the city’s parks. recently. He is preceded in He graduated from death by both parents and Hermiston High School in grandparents as well as cous- 1970 and spent some time ins Rick Sturgeon and Daniel at BMCC studying crim- and William Moncrief. inal justice classes. In his His saddest day was younger days, he belonged probably the day he hung to Demolay. up his leathers and sold his He is survived by his sis- bike. He had great stories of ters Teresa Moncrief (Ray) Sturgis trips. He loved ix- Hermiston, and Vickie ing up Grandpa Moncrief’s Moncrief Atkinson (Mor- pickup and NASCAR rac- gan), Salem; niece Dena ing. He knew all the statis- Faulstich and her children tics, with his favorite being Tony, Tanisha, Armani Jeff Gordon, #24. He also and Trey, all of Hermis- loved his family and friends, ton; and his stepmom Pat and will be greatly missed. Moncrief, Hermiston. Also A celebration of life remaining are aunts Don- gathering was held on Sat- na Henderson, Hermiston, urday, September 3, 2016 Marcia Godinez (Dan) (on his birthday) at the and their daughter Alyssa, Hermiston Elks Lodge in Kennewick, and Margie Hermiston. A private fam- Moncrief, Hay Fork, Calif.; ily burial will be held at and Uncle Richard Grant, the Hermiston Cemetery, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Hermiston, Oregon. Darrel is also survived Please sign the online by cousins Steve and Kathy guest book at burnsmortua- Eldrige, Hermiston, Mike ryhermiston.com. and Vickie Eldrige, Umatil- Burns Mortuary of la, Rich and Terri Eldrige, Hermiston, Oregon, is in Arizona, Thelma Grant, care of arrangements. See SAFETY, A6 GO ONLINE HermistonHerald.com 5 Theater Cineplex When they say “Back to school!” and you say “Jump in the pool?” Check wildhorseresort.com for showtimes $5 Matinee Classics Every Wednesday 541-567-4063 405 N. 1st St., Suite #107, Hermiston Ric Jones, BC-HIS Verna Taylor, HAS Forrest Cahill, HAS Credit & Debit Cards accepted Cineplex gift cards available 541-215-1888 541-966-1850 246 SW Dorion, Pendleton Pendleton, OR I-84 - Exit 216
